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District Technology Plan2010-2012Presented by:Elizabeth SwantnerforLamar UniversityEDLD 5362 Information Technology SystemsMay 13, 2012

Students of the 21st centuryBy 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.President Barack Obama, Address to Congress, February 24, 2009

Lfcisd District Technology VisionLos Fresnos CISD, in cooperation with the greater community, will empower students, staff, and community members with the latest technology in a well-balanced Pre K-12 program. Los Fresnos CISD will prepare students for success in a global community rooted in the Communication Age.By the year 2012, every student in Los Fresnos CISD will be technologically literate, regardless of the students race, ethnicity, gender, family income, or disability. Teachers will utilize a variety of innovative technological approaches to produce graduates who are lifelong learners.

Lfcisd District Technology MissionThe mission of the Los Fresnos CISD technology program is to create and maintain an environment whereby students, teachers, administrators, support staff, and the community can use technology as a tool to its fullest.

Lfcisd District Technology MissionBy using technology as a tool, students will:Expand their knowledge baseImprove their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skillsAccess, gather, analyze, and synthesize information in expedient and creative formatsWork ethically, independently, and collaboratively with a diverse and changing populationIncrease learning and productivity by having access to one (1) computer for every three (3) students

Lfcisd District Technology MissionBy using technology as a tool, school personnel will:Improve instructional strategies to increase student achievement and narrow the gap between high and low achievers regardless of their ethnicity, socioeconomic status, learning styles, or abilitiesAccurately and efficiently assess, monitor, and communicate student information and activities to parentsContinuously improve professional skills through staff development in technology and through the sharing of skills and resources with colleaguesProvide immediate and easy access to information sources for instructional and administrative decision makingProvide, solicit, and secure adequate funding for technology maintenance, support, training, and equipment to fulfill the Los Fresnos CISD mission

Los Fresnos CISD-DemographicsDistrict Accountability Rating-RecognizedTotal Student Enrollment-10, 110Campuses-12Percent Economically Disadvantaged-83%Total Budget-$80,460 millionTechnology Expenditures$1,235,736 Local$225,000 Technology Allotment$44,560 NCLB Title 2 Part D$450,000 Career and Technology (Technology Area)$630, 000 Title I

Los Fresnos CISD Technology Plan Goals(aligned with state and federal standards)

Goal one: teaching & learningTeaching & Learning: Focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education. LFCISD Goal: to improve academic achievement and technology literacy of all students (LFCISD, p. 8)LRPT Goal: All learners have access to relevant technologies, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7. (LRPT, p. 15)NETP Goal: All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society. (NETP, p. 14)

Goal Two: educator preparation and developmentEducator Preparation and Development: addresses the staff development needs for all the members of the professional education community.LFCISD Goal: To provide ongoing, sustained professional development for: teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom and the library media center. (LFCISD p. 8)LRPT Goal: Ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction. (LRPT, p. 15)NETP Goal: Professional educators will be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences that enable and inspire more effective teaching for all learners. (NETP, p. 16)

Goal three: administration and support servicesAdministration and Support Services: addresses the role of the technology leader to create a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools, and continual assessment of effective technology for improving student learning.

Goal three: administration and support servicesAdministration and Support Services: (contd.)LFCISD Goal: Use technology effectively to analyze, disaggregate, and assess data to make informed decisions regarding delivery of instruction for student success. (LFCISD Tech. Plan, p. 15)LRPT Goal: Use data effectively and appropriately in decision making. (LRPT, p. 15)NETP Goal: Build the capacity of educators, education institutions, and developers to use technology to improve assessment materials and processes for both formative and summative uses. (NETP, p. 15)

Goal four: infrastructure for technologyInfrastructure for Technology: focuses on hardware, software, and human infrastructure to support all four areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology.LFCISD Goal: Improve existing technology infrastructure in order to improve instruction, reduce cost, increase access to technology and comply with the Child Internet Protection Act. (LFCISD, p. 32)LRPT Goal: Provide just-in-time technical assistance to support teaching and learning while implementing measures to ensure all data is secure and accurate. (LRPT, p. 15)NETP Goal: Ensure every student and educator has at least one internet access device and appropriate software and resources for research, communication, multimedia content creation, and collaboration for use in and out of school. (NETP, p. 17)

LOS FRESNOS CISD--Enhancing Student and District Success Through Technology!

ReferencesLos Fresnos CISD District Technology Plan, 2009-2012Nagel. D. (2010, November 9). National ed tech plan puts technology at the heart of education reform. Retrieved on May 10, 2012 from http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/11/09/national-ed-tech-plan-puts-technology-at-the-heart-of-education-reform.aspxLong Range Plan for Technology, (2006, November). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved May 10, 2012, from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665 U.S. Department of Education. (2010, November). National education technology plan 2010. Retrieved May 10, 2012, from http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010