E-Rate and H.P.I.S.D Technology Plan

Kendra DavisonEDLD 5306Sept.2011

Agenda

• E-Rate Program

• Application Process

• Vision Statement

• Technology Plan

• District Profile

• Guiding Principles

• Summary of Campus Plan

What is E-Rate?

• Administered by the Schools and Library Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administration Company.

• A program created to assist schools and libraries in providing discounted funding for telecommunications, internet access and internal connections.

• Schools and Libraries must apply for this program.

• Discounts vary depending on the economic status of the community.

University Park’sVision Statement

To utilize technology to enhance teaching, learning and student achievement in order to prepare students

and staff for the 21st century.

Application Process

University Park Technology PlanPrimary Objective

University Park Technology Plan Secondary Objectives

University Park Technology PlanGuiding Principles

• Develop students and teaching professionals who effectively use technology as a productivity tool, communications tool, and research and problem-solving tool within acceptable and ethical use guidelines as established by HPISD.

• Embed technology seamlessly throughout the curriculum within the guidelines of Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology and the HPISD Technology Plan reflecting TEKS for Technology.

• Strive to creatively and efficiently manage resources including students, staff, community, finances, technology, time, facilities and other physical resources.

University ParkSummary of Campus Plan

University Park Elementary StaR Chart…A Closer Look

Lingering Questions???

Resources

• University Park Technology Plan

• http://www.usac.org/sl/

• http://starchart.epsilen.com