Idea Public Schools Technology Plan 2009 2010

IDEA Public SchoolsTechnology Plan

2009 - 2010

Thomas Torkelson

Superintendent

IDEA Public Schools Technology Plan: 2009 - 2010 https://www.sedl.org/cgi-bin/mysql/eplan/eplan.cgi?l=reportopt...

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DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 1City, State Zip Weslaco, TX 78596Phone (956) 377-8032Fax (956) 447-3797County District Number 108807

Number of Campuses 12

Total Student Enrollment 5200

District Size 5,000 - 9,999

Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 86.30%

Technology Expenditures $4,548,417.14

Technology budgetsreported in plan by category

Teaching and Learning Budget $642,921.85Educator Preparation and Development Budget $231,234.00Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $593,200.00Infrastructure for Technology Budget $3,081,061.29Total: $4,548,417.14

Technology ExpenditurePer Pupil

$874.70

Number of Campuseswith Direct Connection to Internet

12

Percentage of Campuseswith Direct Connection to Internet

100.00%

Number of Classroomswith Direct Connection to Internet

204

Percentage of Classroomswith Direct Connection to Internet

100.00%

Computer/Student Ratio 6 student(s) for every computer

Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every computer

Number of campuses that need tocomplete the Texas Campus STaR Chart

10

Percentage of campuses that havecompleted the Texas Campus STaR Chart

100.00 %


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Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited 04/22/2009

Plan status: approvedYears Included in the Plan: 2009 - 2010Number of years covered by the plan: 1Years Approved for the Plan: 2009 - 2010Number of approved years: 1

Technology Planning Committee

Wendy Lopez, Information Technology DirectorWayne Bridges, Educational Technology CoordinatorColleen Randazzo, Data ManagerPete Doria, Network EngineerRafael Reyna, Senior Network Technician

Jeremy Beard, Principal, IDEA College PreparatoryPaula Garcia, Principal, IDEA AcademyDr. Scott Hollinger, Principal, IDEA Quest College PreparatorySharon Chapman, Principal, IDEA Quest AcademyRolando Posada, Principal, IDEA Frontier College PreparatoryRoberta Harris, Principal, IDEA Frontier AcademyNatalie Basham, Principal, IDEA College Preparatory, MissionBethany Solis, Principal, IDEA Academy, MissionCarrie Sauceda, Principal, IDEA Academy and College Preparatory, San BenitoSam Goessling, Principal, IDEA Academy and College Preparatory, San Juan

Wayne Hughes, Educational Technology Coordinator, IDEA DonnaNoel Galarza, Technology Facilitator, IDEA Quest College PreparatoryTodd Armstrong, Technology Facilitator, IDEA Quest Academy


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Executive Summary

The IDEA Public Schools system has increased in population from 150 students on a single campus in 2000 to a projecteddistrict population of ---5200--- for fall of 2009 and it continues to expand. The plan includes the creation of one new site:San Juan and the addition of grade levels to the existing sites: Brownsville, Mission, San Benito and McAllen. IDEA PublicSchools believes in technology as a real-world tool for developing student capacity to thrive in the digital age. Thistechnology plan articulates our vision for technology and identifies the strategies that will help us use advanced technologyto improve the academic achievement of our students and develop critical thinking skills that are essential for academic andworkplace success.

BackgroundThis plan is based on information drawn from many sources including:-A review of the literature to identify best practices-An inventory check of all school sites' hardware and instructional media-School site meetings-Technology plans from other districts-Results of the Texas Star Chart-Results of campus surveys-Results of other assessments of technology use and ability

ParametersThis Long-Range Technology Plan is driven by the state curriculum standards and supports the educational mission andinstructional goals of IDEA Public Schools and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Specific attention is given toaddressing student standards for technology as defined by the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge andSkills (TEKS) required in Texas Education Code Section 28.002. The Technology Applications TEKS found in 19 TACChapter 126 describe what students should know and be able to do using technology. As a part of the enrichmentcurriculum, these TEKS are to be used as guidelines for providing instruction. The goal of the Technology ApplicationsTEKS is for students to gain technology-based knowledge and skills and to apply them to all curriculum areas at all gradelevels.The plan stresses the importance of ongoing and sustained staff development in the integration of technology into thecurriculum for teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use oftechnology in the classroom or library media center. It is also consistent with the recommendations for LEAs as defined bythe Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development,Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for Technology, as well as the e-rate applications guidelines, andother state standards, such as the newly adopted Technology Applications Standards for Beginning Teachers.


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Needs Assessment

Assessment Process:A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing surveys, interviews, LOTI , inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Chartwas conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. Items analyzedincluded: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staffdevelopment, and technical support. Findings from this needs analysis are as follows.

Existing Conditions:The following technology is currently in place:

IDEA Academy and IDEA Academy College Prep Campuses

Connection to the Internet via 20MB fiber connection. A 10MB line was added to provide dedicated support for videoconferencing equipment.Campus data servers in place providing district information, email, and student work. Web Content filtering of 100% ofdistrict computers are managed at the district level as well as SPAM and antivirus scanning for all email.

All Mac OSX computers (88.2% of campus total) are connected to central file server to establish a client/server environmentin which students can access their work from any workstation on campus. Network applications are run from centralservers.

Written policies are in place on acceptable use of the Internet, World Wide Web content, and the local network.

Technology classes are offered and include, Technology Applications (6-7), Computer Literacy (8th grade), digital graphicsand animation, and desktop publishing (HS).

Networked online library system, Digital Knowledge Central subscription (include DKC databases and EncyclopediaBritannica online), and automated checkout in the Donna library.

A laptop computer with wireless access for every teacher.

48 Video Data Projectors available for teacher sign-out.

Telecommunications ServicesCurrently, all students and staff members in the school have access to the Internet, through a direct connection. Thecampus LAN has a combination of fiber backbone and wireless running between each building with a minimum ofEnhanced Cat 5 cable connecting each classroom.

InventoryThe latest inventory of current technology available for student use at IDEA Academy as of December, 2008 is given in thechart below. Only current, non-obsolete (iMac G3 or better, at least 128MB RAM; network-capable) student computers arelisted. The list does not include administrative computers or file servers. Student to computer ratio of 6:1 (5200 students,870 computers)

Campuses in Mission and San Benito will be expanding their facilities to new buildings. A new campuses will be created inSan Juan. This campus will be will be wired with infrastructure for Internet/Telecommunications and hardware.

New campuses opened in the Fall of 2008. These campuses were wired for Internet/Telecommunications or hardware.

Technology Needs:Needs for IDEA District:

Teacher and staff feedback and internal assessments of technology use patterns indicate the following as the highest areasof need:1. Professional Development: Based on campus surveys and staff feedback, the single greatest need is still for ongoingprofessional development to maximize appropriate use of technology to increase student achievement and teacherproductivity.


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The professional development needs to be based on growth plans to ensure that all teachers can show increases inproficiency. Training needs to be offered in a variety of formats including online, small group, and/or one on one.2. Additional Software:Instructional software and Content Specific Software (graphing, reading, math, etc.)3. Increased access to classroom Hardware;Classroom Printers, additional Data projectors, Content Specific Hardware, and Instructional Hardware.4. Additional computer labs and classroom computer.

Note: Due to rapid school expansion and new construction, an additional need is to provide adequate infrastructure andcomputer hardware for the new additions.

Needs for San Juan, San Benito and Mission Campuses:

The needs for these startup and expanding campuses will be for basic infrastructure to implement the same type oftechnology capacity as the campuses in Donna, McAllen, and Brownsville. This includes the following:

1. Establish a basic network infrastructure that will provide connectivity within the campus and to the other campuses in thedistrict.

2. Establish telecommunication services for all new campuses.

3. Establish Internet services.

4. Acquire maintenance and upgrade services for the above mentioned services.

5. Equip teachers, students, and administrators with access to appropriate campus hardware.

6. Sustainable technology professional development.


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Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING: IDEA Public Schools teachers will deliver more engaging lessons, in allcontent areas and at all levels, through the integration of 21st Century learning skills in the areas of inquiry,problem solving, communication and collaboration, information and media literacy, and creativity andinnovation.

OBJECTIVE 1.1:

IDEA Public Schools will utilize teacher-facilitated, student-centered, self-directed learning methodologies whichutilize technology as a tool for learning.

Budget Amount $160,730.45LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 06, 07

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will provideteachers access to computerlabs, multimedia equipment,content-specific hardware, andother technology resources tofacilitate hands-on learning in atechnology-rich environment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, I04, I05, I09, TL01, TL03,TL05, TL08, TL12

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August, 2009- June, 2010

IT Director, EdTechCoordinator,Campus Principals

Logs showing use ofcomputer labs,submitted lesson plansindicating technologyuse, administratorobservations

1.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will train allteachers on the integration oftechnology applications TEKSand the National EducationalTechnology Standards forStudents into the curriculum in allcontent areas and at all levels.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP04, I05, TL01, TL02,TL03, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Campus Principals,CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Attendance logs of fromtraining sessions,presentation materialshowing content ofcourse, demonstratedapplication of topicscovered

1.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will train alleducators in the facilitation ofstudent-centered problem-basedlearning approaches andmethodologies.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP04, EP05, EP09, I05,I09, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,TL05, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14,TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Director,Campus Principals,CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Attendance logs fromtraining sessions,Lesson plans ofteachers after training,Admin observations

1.1.4: IDEA Public Schools will continuethe implementation of SRATechKnowledge and Tech

State:Original


EdTechCoordinator,Campus Principals,

Lesson plans oftechnology teachers,Usage statistics from


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Connect for technologyapplications foundations trainingin grades K-8.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, TL01, TL03, TL05, TL06,TL09, TL11

Status: InProgress

CampusTechnologyFacilitators

SRA TechKnowledgeand Tech Connect.

1.1.5: IDEA Public Schools will create acentral repository of technologyresources for teachers, includingweb resources, softwareprograms, tutorials, links to peermentoring programs and onlinelearning, and videos andmaterials from exemplarylessons.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP04, EP06, EP08, I01,I03, I05, I09, LAS03, LAS10,TL06, TL08, TL12

State:Original

Status: InProgress



Increase in the amountof resources available inrepository

1.1.6: IDEA Public Schools will promotethe integration of technology bysending educators to the stateand regional technologyconferences.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP04, EP06

State:Original

Status: InProgress



Attendance at state andregional technologyconferences

1.1.7: IDEA Public Schools willestablish and maintainsubscriptions to professionaljournals and online repositoriesof integrated-technology lessonplans.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP04, EP06, EP08,LAS13, LAS15, TL01, TL05

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Curriculum Team

Increased number ofsubscriptions

1.1.8: IDEA Public Schools will obtainand promote the use ofinstructional tools for developinggreater levels of collaboration,inquiry, analysis, creativity andcontent production.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP04, EP08, I01, I03, I04,I05, I06, I08, LAS01, TL06, TL08

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Campus Principals,CampusInstructionalCoaches, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Increase in number ofcollaboration toolsavailable, attendancelogs from training ontheir use, usage logsshowing the use f thesetools

OBJECTIVE 1.2:

IDEA Public Schools will provide curriculum resources online, with ubiquitous access for students, staff, and parents.



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E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12


Evidence:

1.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintainand continually improve itswebsite to provide student, staff,and parent can access testingdata, grades, attendance data,library resources, and otherresources important for improvingthe success of our students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,I03, I08, I09, LAS05, LAS07,LAS08, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13,LAS15, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13,TL15, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Development Team,CampusTechnologyFacilitators, WebsiteDevelopers

Improvements onwebsite, increase in useof website

1.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will trainteachers, students, and parentshow to use the website andteacher websites to accessteaching and learning resourcesand student achievement dataprovided.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP08, EP09, I01, I02, I03, I08,I09, LAS05, LAS07, LAS08,LAS09, LAS10, LAS11, LAS13,LAS14, LAS15, TL07, TL09,TL10, TL12, TL13, TL15, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August, 2009August, 2010

Development Team,EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Increased use ofwebsite, improvedappearance of site partsdeveloped by staff

1.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will maintainsubscriptions to online databaseand research tools through theRegion One coop for use inconjunction with library andclassroom research projects.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP08, EP09, I01, I03, I05, I06,LAS05, LAS13, LAS15, TL01,TL05, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11,TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Librarians, CampusPrincipals, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Number of subscriptionsto library media coopresources, usagestatistics for thesedatabases

1.2.4: IDEA Public Schools will providesupport for teachers to createand maintain class websites withthe purpose of improvingcommunication with parents.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP08, I01, I02, I03, I05, I07, I08,LAS05, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13,LAS15, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13,

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Campus Principals,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,

Increase in number ofwebsites, improvedcommunication withparents


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TL15, TL16

1.2.5: IDEA Public Schools will maintainopen library access for studentsto complete research using theIIM and Big 6 research modelspromoting training andcollaboration by the librarian andclassroom teachers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,I05, I08, LAS01, LAS10, LAS13,LAS14, LAS15, TL01, TL05,TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11,TL12, TL13, TL15, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Campus Principals,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,Librarians

Open access to libraryresources

OBJECTIVE 1.3:

IDEA Public Schools will implement the use of technology to evaluate and assess learner needs.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 07, 08, 11, 12


Evidence:

1.3.1: IDEA Public Schools will train allteachers in use of technologyevaluation and data analysistools and provide ongoingtechnical support for all teachersin the use of evaluation andstatistical analysis software.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, I02,I03, I04, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02,LAS03, LAS06, LAS07, LAS08,LAS10, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL06,TL07, TL08, TL12

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Campus Principals,CampusInstructionalCoaches, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Increased use oftechnology tools forstudent assessment

1.3.2: IDEA Public Schools willsubscribe to software for themanagement and disaggregationof student test data.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, I08,I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS08,LAS14, TL05, TL06, TL07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August, 2009- August,2010

EdTechCoordinator, TestingCoordinator,Academic Team

Subscription to servicethat provides useful datadisaggregation

1.3.3: IDEA Public Schools will use astudent information system toidentify, monitor, andcommunicate progress to schooladministrators, students, parents,and teachers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director, DataManager, VP ofInformationServices

Student InformationSystem use and reports


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EP04, I01, I05, I08, I09, LAS01,LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS08,LAS09, LAS11, LAS13, LAS14,TL04, TL05, TL07, TL09, TL15

1.3.4: IDEA Public Schools will utilizeappropriate software tools tocollect, organize, and analyzedetailed information aboutstudent's postsecondary plans tohelp students and families makebetter decisions.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, I01,I03, I05, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02,LAS05, LAS07, LAS08, LAS09,LAS11, LAS13, LAS15, TL05,TL13, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August, 2009- Auust, 2010

EdTechCoordinator, DataManager, AlumniCoordinator,CollegeCounselors,Campus Principals

Existence of tools andusage statistics

1.3.5: IDEA Public Schools will providetraining and ongoing technicalsupport to teachers in use ofsoftware and handheldtechnology for completingrequired assessments.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08,EP09, I01, I03, I05, I07, I08, I09,LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05,LAS06, LAS07, LAS08, LAS09,LAS10, LAS12, LAS14, TL04,TL05, TL07, TL08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August,2009- June, 2010

EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,CampusInstructionalCoaches, CampusPrincipals

Attendance logs fromtraining, ability ofteachers to performassessments using toolsprovided

1.3.6: IDEA Public Schools will continueto employ a District AssessmentCoordinator and a StudentInformation System Administratorto utilize our current technologysystems to their fullest potentialin the area of data managementand analysis.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, I01,I03, I05, I07, I08, I09, LAS01,LAS02, LAS05, LAS07, LAS08,LAS09, LAS10, LAS11, LAS13,LAS14, LAS15, TL04, TL05,TL07, TL09, TL15, TL16

State:Original

Status:Planned


Data Manager,Academic Team

Efficient datamanagement andreporting capabilities

OBJECTIVE 1.4:

IDEA Public Schools will positively impact the parental and adult communities through technology.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 04a, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12


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Evidence:

1.4.1: IDEA Public Schools will offersummer, evening and weekendtechnology literacy workshops toparents.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,I03, I08, LAS07, LAS13, TL05,TL08, TL13, TL15

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,Campus Principals

Attendance logs fromworkshops

1.4.2: IDEA Public Schools willcoordinate with the EducationalService Center to plan for adultliteracy courses and materials.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08,LAS01, LAS02, LAS05, LAS07,LAS09, LAS13, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,Campus Principals,CampusCounselors

Informative literatureabout availableprograms, Attendancelogs form programs

1.4.3: IDEA Public Schools will provideparents with online access tostudent academic progressinformation.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,EP08, I01, I03, I05, I08, I09,LAS01, LAS05, LAS07, LAS08,LAS09, LAS11, LAS13, LAS14,LAS15, TL07, TL09, TL15, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTEchCoordinator, DataManager

Accessibility ofinformation via web

1.4.4: IDEA Public Schools will utilizecampus technology resources topromote continued education foradult learners.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,I03, I08, LAS07, LAS09, LAS13,LAS14, TL13, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

Auust, 2009 -August, 2010

EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,CampusCounselors,Campus Principals

Logs showing parentalaccess to organizationfacilities and systems

OBJECTIVE 1.5:

IDEA Public Schools will extend student access to technology beyond the school day.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08, 12


Evidence:

1.5.1: IDEA Public Schools will offerexpanded lab hours after schooland on designated Saturdaysthroughout the school year.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02,

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,Campus Principals

Attendance logsshowing participation inextended lab hours


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LAS03, LAS05, LAS07, LAS09,LAS13, LAS15, TL01, TL02,TL03, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL09,TL13, TL15

1.5.2: IDEA Public Schools will offer alaptop checkout program for highschool students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,I03, I05, I07, I08, I09, LAS01,LAS02, LAS05, LAS07, LAS09,LAS10, LAS13, TL01, TL02,TL03, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL10,TL12, TL13, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,Campus Principals,IT Director

Logs showing use oflaptops during availablecheckout periods


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GOAL 2: TEACHING AND LEARNING: All K-8 students will learn grade-level appropriate technology applicationsobjectives and have opportunities to demonstrate their ability to use technology as a tool for learning.

OBJECTIVE 2.1:

IDEA Public Schools will integrate the technology applications TEKS and National Educational Technology Standardsfor Students (NETS-S) into the core curriculum in grades K-8.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 07, 12


Evidence:

2.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will createcurriculum guides for technologyapplications for grades K-8.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,EP04, EP05, EP08, LAS01, LAS02,LAS03, LAS05, LAS07, TL01, TL02,TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07,TL08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August,2009 -August,2010

EdTech Coordinator,Curriculum Team,

Created or updatedcurriculum guides

2.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will providetraining for all core teachers andtechnology applications teachers onthe integration of technologyapplications TEKS and NETS-Sstandards into the core curriculum.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,EP04, EP05, EP06, EP08, EP09,I01, I03, I05, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS05, LAS06, LAS08, LAS10,LAS12, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,TL05, TL06, TL07, TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August,2009 -June, 2010

EdTech Coordinator,Campus techologyFacilitators, CampusPrincipals

Atendance logs fromtraining sessions,improved integrationof technology in coreclasses

OBJECTIVE 2.2:

IDEA Public Schools will regularly review and update its technology applications curriculum to ensure that the mostcurrent TEKS and NETS-S standards are included.


E-Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 07, 08, 12


Evidence:

2.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will regularlyreview the technology applicationscurriculum guides to ensure that thelevel of rigor and relevance is

State:Original

Status: In


EdTech Coordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators

Updated curriculumguides


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appropriate.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,EP04, EP05, EP08, I08, LAS01,LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS07,LAS08, LAS10, LAS12, LAS15,TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,TL06, TL07, TL08, TL13

Progress

2.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will regularlyreview the technology applicationscurriculum guides to ensure that themost current technology applicationsTEKS and NETS-S standards areintegrated into the guides.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05,I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05,LAS07, LAS10, LAS12, LAS15,TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,TL06, TL07, TL08, TL12, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August,2009-August,2010

EdTech Coordinator,Curriculum Team,Campus TechnologyFacilitators

Cross-reference ofcurriculum guides withcurrent TEKS andNETS-S

2.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will utilize corecontent teachers and technologyapplications teachers to update itstechnology applications curriculumguides.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I07, I08,LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05,LAS07, LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03,TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,TL09, TL13, TL14

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTech Coordinator,Curriculum Team,Campus TechnologyFacilitators, principals

Participation of coreteachers in writingTechnologyApplicationscurriculum guides


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GOAL 3: TEACHING AND LEARNING: IDEA Public Schools will provide and utilize software and otherelectronically delivered learning materials that are appropriate for improving student achievement.

OBJECTIVE 3.1:

IDEA Public Schools will appropriately select and annually evaluate district technology tools, including software andother electronically delivered instructional materials to enhance student success.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 05, 07, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:

3.1.1: IDEA Public Schools willcollaborate with academiccoordinators to develop a plan tobest utilize technology toolsincluding software andelectronically delivered learningmaterials to enhance studentsuccess.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP03, I01, I03, I08, LAS01,LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS07,LAS10, LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03,TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,TL09, TL13, TL14

State:Original

Status:Planned

August,2009 -June,2010

EdTech Coordinator,Academic Coordinators,Campus TechnologyCoordinators

Increased andimproved integrationof technoogy

3.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will inventoryand annually evaluate allelectronic software acquired toenhance student success.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, I01,I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS04, LAS05, LAS07, LAS08,LAS09, LAS13, LAS15, TL01,TL02, TL03, TL05, TL06, TL07,TL08, TL09, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


Edech Coordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators, AcademicTeam

Updated softwareinventory

3.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will continueits organization-wideimplementation of PrometheanACTIVboards as a classroominstruction tool.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03,I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS05,LAS07, LAS09, LAS13, LAS15,TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators, CampusPrincipals

increased number ofACTIVBoards inorganization

3.1.4: IDEA Public Schools will train allteachers with new Promethean

State:Original

August,2009 -

EdTech Coordinator,Campus Technology

Attendance logs formtraining sessions,


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ACTIV boards and Smartboardsfor their integration as instructionaltechnology tools across thecurriculum.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, I01, I03, I08, I09, LAS01,LAS02, LAS03, LAS04, LAS05,LAS06, LAS07, LAS08, LAS13,TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09

Status: InProgress

June,2010

Facilitators, CampusPrincipals

increased use ofPromethean boards inclassrooms

3.1.5: IDEA Public Schools will trainteachers to use content-specificsoftware and hardware such asthe TI Navigator.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP04, EP05, EP09, I01,I03, I08, LAS01, LAS03, LAS05,LAS06, LAS07, LAS08, LAS10,LAS12, LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03,TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,TL09

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators, AcademicCoordinators, CampusPrincipals

Attendance logs fromtraining sessions,increased use ofcontent-specifichardware andsoftware

3.1.6: IDEA Public Schools will purchasesoftware to address the needs ofremedial and Special Educationstudents.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,EP02, EP05, EP08, EP09, I01,I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS05, LAS07, LAS08, LAS12,LAS15, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09,TL10, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator,Special EducationCoordinator, AcademicTeam, CampusTechnology Facilitators,Campus InclusionTeachers

Improvement inacademic perfrmanceof special educationstudent as reported bySpecial EducationCoordinator

3.1.7: IDEA Public Schools high schoolstudents will use software andelectronically delivered material forcollege preparation, includingonline college preparation andgraduation requirements trackingprograms.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03,I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS05, LAS07, LAS10, LAS13,TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL11,TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator,Alumni Coordinator,College Counselors

College preparednessof graduates asreported by collegecounselors and alumnicoordinator


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GOAL 4: TEACHING AND LEARNING: IDEA Public Schools will collect and utilize data, in all content areas and atall levels, as a guide for decision making in teaching and learning.

OBJECTIVE 4.1:

IDEA Public Schools will assess 100% of students at the 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade levels to determine levels ofproficiency in mastering the Technology Applications TEKS and ISTE NETS-S objectives.


E-Rate Correlates:NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 06, 07, 11, 12


Evidence:

4.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will create,maintain, and update a tool forassessing technology applicationsstandards and National EducationalTechnology Standards for Studentsat the second, fifth, and eighth gradelevels.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, I01,I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS05, LAS07, LAS08, LAS10,LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09,TL13, TL14

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTech Coordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators

existence of a tool fortechnologyassessments

4.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will createinterim assessments at targetedgrade levels to ensure that teachingand learning is aligned withappropriate teachnologyapplications standards.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,EP04, I01, I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02,LAS03, LAS05, LAS07, LAS08,LAS09, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTech Coordinator,Campus TechnologyTeachers, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Existence of interimassessment fortechnologyapplications classes at2nd, 5th, and 8th gradelevels

4.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will assesseach student at the end of the eighthgrade year and report the number ofstudents passing this assessment tothe TEA, as required for NCLBcompliance.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08,LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05,LAS12, TL06

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator Data reported to TEA


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GOAL 5: EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT: IDEA Public Schools will provide professionaldevelopment to all educators related to the integration of Technology Applications TEKS and 21st Centurylearning skills in the areas of inquiry, problem solving, communication and collaboration, information and medialiteracy, and creativity and innovation into all content areas at all levels.

OBJECTIVE 5.1:

IDEA Public Schools will assess the needs of all educators and utilize that data to create a comprehensive plan forongoing, sustained, and relevant professional development to obtain the level of mastery specified in the TechnologyApplications Educator standards I-V and ISTE NETS for Teachers standards.

Budget Amount $34,685.10LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 05, 07, 11, 12


Evidence:

5.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will create or obtainan on-line assessment tool to assessprofessional staff, teachers, librarians,administrators, on technology applicationskills and technology integration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, I01, I03, I08,LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS06,LAS07, LAS08, LAS10, LAS12, LAS13,LAS15

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTechCoordinator,CampustechnologyFacilitators,CampusPrincipals

Existence of atool forassessment ofeducatrs

5.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will utilize datacollected with the technology assessmenttool to create a comprehensive plan forongoing, sustained, and relevantprofessional development geared towardthe mastery of the technology ApplicationsEducator Standards I-V and ISTE NETSfor Teachers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP06, EP07, EP09

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,CampusPrincipals

Existence ofprofessionaldevelopmentplans for alleducators

OBJECTIVE 5.2:

IDEA Public Schools will utilize innovative delivery methods for professional development to ensure that relevant,just-in-time training that will result in enhanced teaching and learning is available to all educators when it is needed.

Budget Amount $196,548.90LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 08, 12


Evidence:


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5.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintain asubscription to Atomic Learning to provideubiquitous access to just-in-time trainingmodules needed by staff.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP05,EP08

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTechCoordinator,Academic Team

existence ofsubscription toAtomic Learning

5.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will provide additionalstaff-created training modules available foronline, anytime access by staff.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August,2009- June, 2010

EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators,Teachers

Existence oftraining modules

5.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a learning management systemfor creating online, interactive courses tobe used for professional development.


State:Original

Status:Planned

August, 2009- June 2010


existence ofcoursemanagementsystem

5.2.4: IDEA Public Schools will maintainsubscriptions and access to onlinementoring and professional developmentcommunities to provide professionalgrowth opportunities to all staff members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP08

State:Original

Status:Planned



Existence ofsubscriptions tothese services

5.2.5: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain an archive of training sessionmaterials such as presentations,handouts, and videos which may beviewed asynchronously or replicated bystaff at other schools or facilities.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP05, EP08

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Existence ofarchive

5.2.6: IDEA Public Schools will provideresources for expanded viewing of trainingsessions via videoconferencingequipment.


State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTechCoordinator

Existence ofequipment

5.2.7: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a catalog of available trainingmodules and will work with all constituentsto create additional modules as they areneeded.


State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTechCoordinator

Existence ofcatalog


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GOAL 6: LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT: IDEA Public Schools will employ technology systemsto improve the efficiency and reliability of administrative functions within the organization.

OBJECTIVE 6.1:

IDEA Public Schools will utilize a student information system capable of providing vital student data for NCLBreporting requirements as well as data driven decision making by campus and organization personnel.

Budget Amount $106,776.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12


Evidence:

6.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintain andimprove its student information systemto provide continued service to itsschools and departments in providingreliable, timely student data.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08, I09,LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS08, LAS14

State:Original

Status:Planned


Data Manager, DataTeam

Improvemets tosystem

OBJECTIVE 6.2:

IDEA Public Schools will provide a solution for automating classroom observations and data collection by organizationand campus administrators.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12


Evidence:

6.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will implement andmaintain a system that allowsadministrators to efficiently gather andreport classroom observation data to beused in affective decision-making.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02,LAS05, LAS08, LAS10, LAS14

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTech Coordinator,IT Director, CampusPrincipals, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Existence of system

OBJECTIVE 6.3:

IDEA Public Schools will provide a solution for the backup of administrative computers for disaster recovery purposes.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 11, 12


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Evidence:

6.3.1: IDEA Public Schools will implement,maintain, and upgrade, as necessary, asystem capable of backing up andrestoring key administrative machineswithin the organization, at campusesand at the headquarters location, incompliance with state and federalregulations.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02,LAS05, LAS09, LAS14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director, NetworkSpecialists, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Existence of andimprovements tosystem,performance ofreliable backups

OBJECTIVE 6.4:

IDEA Public Schools will train all administrators to recognize and identify the exemplary uses of technology within theorganization.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 12


Evidence:

6.4.1: IDEA Public Schools will provideprofessional development to alladministrators in recognizing theexemplary use of technology in theclassroom.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02,LAS05, LAS06, LAS07, LAS08, LAS15

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTech Coordinator,Academic team,Campus Principals,Campus TechnologyFacilitators

Improved reportingof technologyintegrationstrategies

6.4.2: IDEA Public Schools will create a bestpractices repository in whichadministrators may identify exemplaryuses of technology observed by them.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP09, I01,I05, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS06,LAS10, TL01, TL05, TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status:Planned


EdTech Coordinator,IT Director, CampusPrincipals, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

Existence of anduse of repository


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GOAL 7: LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT: IDEA Public Schools will provide sufficient planningand resources to support the organization’s network infrastructure, hardware, software and electronicallydelivered learning resources, the effective use of technology, and the integration of technology.

OBJECTIVE 7.1:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a level of campus-based technical staff capable of providing an appropriate level ofhardware and software support to end-users.




Evidence:

7.1.1: IDEA Public School will employ campus-basedcomputer and network technicians to provide anappropriate level of hardware and softwaresupport to end users at the campus level.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I05, I09, LAS01,LAS02, LAS03

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence ofpersonnel capableof performing thiswork

OBJECTIVE 7.2:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a level of centrally-deployed technical staff capable of providing additional supportfor technology systems in place throughout the organization.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 12


Evidence:

7.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will employheadquarters-based technical staff capable ofproviding a second level of support tocampus-based technicians.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress



7.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will employ headquartersbased technical staff capable of providingsupport for network infrastructure, virusprotection, security, Active Directory and OpenDirectory administration, server support, Voice-Over-IP, videoconferencing, asset management,CIPA compliance, Help Desk and knowledgemanagement, lab hardware and software,business services, and student informationsystems.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06,

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence ofpersonnel capableof doing this work


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I07, I08, I09

OBJECTIVE 7.3:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a Campus Technologist at every campus to provide for technology planning,modeling exemplary technology integration, and providing campus teachers with additional training and mentoring intechnology integration.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 04b, 08, 12


Evidence:

7.3.1: IDEA Public Schools will utilize campustechnologists to provide training to campusteachers and staff using a train-the-trainermodel.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04,EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08

State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director,EdTechCoordinator

existence ofcampustechnologists

7.3.2: IDEA Public Schools will utilize campustechnologists to mentor teachers and to guidethem in their professional growth in the areas oftechnology and technology integration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09

State:Original

Status:Planned



exitence ofcampustechnologists

7.3.3: IDEA Public Schools will utilize campustechnologists in the implementation of campustechnology plans.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09

State:Original

Status:Planned



existence ofcampustechnologists

OBJECTIVE 7.4:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a level of centrally-deployed educational technology staff to provide for additionalcoaching, mentoring, and training in technology integration.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 04b, 12


Evidence:

7.4.1: IDEA Public Schools will utilize centrallydeployed educational technology staff to traincampus technologists and other campus-basedpersonnel in the integration of technology andthe use of technology tools.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, TL01,

State:Original

Status: InProgress




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TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09,TL13

7.4.2: IDEA Public Schools will utilize centrally-deployed educational technology staff todevelop and implement the organization’stechnology plan.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, TL01,TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,TL09, TL12, TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August,2009 -Augusst,2010


7.4.3: IDEA Public Schools will utilize centrally-deployed educational technology staff to assessthe technology staff development needs ofcampuses and to design a plan for professionalgrowth in the use of technology tools and intechnology integration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP08, I01, I02

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator

Existence ofassessment toolsand developmentof professionaldevelopment planfrom those tools


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GOAL 8: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY: IDEA Public Schools will establish, maintain, and continuallyimprove a robust network infrastructure that will support the organization’s goals for teaching and learning,professional development, administration, and other functions.

OBJECTIVE 8.1:

IDEA Public Schools will establish robust, redundant, and reliable network connectivity from each campus to theorganizational network core and to the Internet.

Budget Amount $486,483.37LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology



Evidence:

8.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will subscribe to,maintain, and upgrade a connection to aneffective Internet service provider tocontinue to provide effective Internetservice with high speed, high capacitytelecommunications network.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I06, I07, I08, I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July,2009 -June,2012

IT Director Existence andperformance of ISP,uptime

8.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will maintain andupgrade its network to include increasedcabling to ensure all students haveequitable and anytime, anywhere accessto Internet and other electronicallydelivered resources.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director network upgrades

8.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will maintain,upgrade and purchase network hardwarerequired to create or to improveconnectivity between campuses and thenetwork core.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence of new andupgraded networkhardware

8.1.4: IDEA Public Schools will purchase, deploy,maintain and upgrade uninterrupted powersupplies for critical areas of the network.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence of UPSunits

8.1.5: IDEA Public Schools will provide,maintain, and upgrade networkinfrastructure for new campuses as theyare built, to include DNS, DHCP, andOpen Directory servers, uninterruptible

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director network infrastructurein place in newfacilities


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power supplies, routers, core switches,layer 2 switches, wireless LAN controllers,wireless access points, video-on-demandand video conferencing equipment,cabling to meet industry standards, and aminimum of 6 network drops perclassroom and 32 network drops percomputer lab.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I06, I07, I08

8.1.6: IDEA Public Schools will provide,maintain, and upgrade CIPA compliantfiltering software and hardware to assurestudents have a safe and secure Internet,electronic mail, chat rooms, and otherforms of direct electronic communications.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I06, I07, I08, I09, LAS05, TL14, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director existence of filteringand monitoringequipment, reportsfrom monitoringsoftware

8.1.7: IDEA Public Schools will establish,maintain, and upgrade a robust wirelessnetwork to provide 100% coverage ateach of its campuses.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence ofimproved wirelessconnectivity, new andupgraded wirelessnetwork equipment

8.1.8: IDEA Public Schools will purchase,maintain, and upgrade Voice Over InternetProtocol (VOIP) phones, hardware, andnetworking equipment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I06, I07, I08, I09, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence of newVOIP equipment

8.1.9: IDEA Public Schools will provide,maintain, and upgrade Long Distanceservices to all schools and facilities in theorganization.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence oflong-distance serviceat all locations

8.1.10: IDEA Public Schools will provide,maintain, and upgrade cellular phones ormobile devices with data capabilities, asappropriate, for each core content teacher,organization administrator, and others atthe discretion of administration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I07, I08

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Existence of cellularphones, usage logs

8.1.11: IDEA Public Schools will provide,maintain,and upgrade the RegionalService Center for Video Teleconferencingand other distance learning educationalcontent.

State:Original

Status: InProgress



participation indistance learningofferings throughESC1


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LEA LRPT Correlates: I06, I08

8.1.12: IDEA Public Schools will acquire,maintain, and upgrade Campus VideoTeleconference equipment appropriate fordistance learning and increasedvideoconferencing capabilities.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I06

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director,EdTechCoordinator,CampusPrincipals,Camp[usTechnologyFacilitators

Existence ofequipment

OBJECTIVE 8.2:

IDEA Public Schools will create and maintain the necessary network, hardware, and software resources to provide forbusiness continuity, to include a redundant core capable of providing all necessary business services.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 05


Evidence:

8.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintain aredundant link to our Internet serviceprovider to provide for continued service incase of a catastrophic event at the primarynetwork core.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director Existence ofredundant link

8.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will upgrade andpurchase additional network hardwarerequired to create or to improveconnectivity between campuses and asecondary network core.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director existence of new orupgraded equipment

8.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will purchase, deployand maintain uninterrupted power suppliesfor continued service in case of acatastrophic event at the primary networkcore.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director existence ofadditional UPSequipment

8.2.4: IDEA Public Schools will provideredundant access to CIPA compliantfiltering software and hardware forcontinued service in case of a catastrophicevent at the primary network core.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director Existence ofredundantfiltering/monitoringhardware andsoftware


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8.2.5: IDEA Public Schools will establish andmaintain a means for controlling itswireless network from a secondarynetwork core for continued service in caseof a catastrophic event at the primarynetwork core.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director existence ofadditional wirelesscontroller equipment

8.2.6: IDEA Public Schools will purchaseadditional Voice Over Internet Protocol(VOIP) networking equipment in order toprovide for continued service in case of acatastrophic event at the primary networkcore.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director existence ofadditional VOIPequipment

8.2.7: IDEA Public Schools will maintain aredundant link to the Regional ServiceCenter for Video Teleconferencing andother distance learning educationalcontent for continued service in case of acatastrophic event at the primary networkcore.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director Existence ofredundant link

OBJECTIVE 8.3:

IDEA Public Schools will create and maintain storage solutions capable of supporting its objectives in teaching andlearning, professional development, administration, and other functions.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 04b, 05, 12


Evidence:

8.3.1: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a storage solution capable ofsupporting organizational initiatives inteaching and learning, professionaldevelopment, administration and otherfunctions in compliance with state andfederal regulations.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director Existence of storagesolution

8.3.2: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain storage solutions capable ofmeeting the storage needs of users ateach campus and facility.

State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director,EdTechCoordinator,CampusTechnology

existence of backupsolution at campuslevel


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Facilitators

8.3.3: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain internal and external web storagecapable of supporting district initiatives inteaching and learning, professionaldevelopment, administration and otherfunctions.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director,EdTechCoordinator,DevelopmentTeam

existence of webstorage space

OBJECTIVE 8.4:

IDEA Public Schools will create and maintain a disaster recovery solution capable of backing up and restoring vitalorganizational data with minimal loss of time and minimal loss of data.




Evidence:

8.4.1: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a solution capable of backing upand restoring data from all servers andkey workstations within the organization,as indicated by its disaster recovery plan.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director existence of backupsolution

8.4.2: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a solution capable of providingoff-site backups of all vital organizationaldata.


State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director offsite backupsolution

OBJECTIVE 8.5:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a robust video telepresence solution to provide for video telecommunicationsbetween campuses and worldwide resources.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12


Evidence:

8.5.1: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a video telepresence and video-

State:Original

August,2009 -

IT Director existence of system


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on-demand system capable of providingvideoconferencing and distance educationservices to all facilities within theorganization.


Status:Planned

August,2010

8.5.2: IDEA Public Schools will maintain andupgrade existing video telepresencesoftware and hardware as appropriate.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director maintenance andupgrade of equipment

OBJECTIVE 8.6:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain organization-wide email, video-conferencing, collaboration, file sharing andmessaging solutions that meet organizational needs.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 06, 09, 11, 12


Evidence:

8.6.1: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a system capable of providingsustained, secure, and uninterruptedemail service to users at every facility andschool.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I05, I08

State:Original

Status: InProgress



8.6.2: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a system capable of providingsustained, secure, and uninterruptedvideo-conferencing and video-on-demandservices to users at every facility andschool.


State:Original

Status:Planned



8.6.3: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a system capable of providingsustained, secure, and uninterrupted filesharing service to users at every facilityand school.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08

State:Original

Status: InProgress



8.6.4: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a system capable of providingsustained, secure, and uninterruptedinstant messaging service to users atevery facility and school.


State:Original

Status:Planned




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8.6.5: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a system capable of providingsustained, secure, and uninterruptedcollaboration and web meeting services tousers at every facility and school.


State:Original

Status:Planned



OBJECTIVE 8.7:

IDEA Public Schools will create and maintain library automation systems that meet organizational needs and providefor increased access to library and media resources.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12


Evidence:

8.7.1: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a system capable of providingsustained, secure, and uninterruptedaccess to library and media services tousers at every facility and school.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director,EdTechCoordinator,Librarians,Principals

existence of system

8.7.2: IDEA Public Schools will create andmaintain a system capable of providingsustained, secure, and uninterruptedaccess to library and media services tousers from outside the local network.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director,EdTechCoordinator,Librarians,Principals

access to systemfrom outside localnetwork

8.7.3: IDEA Public Schools will participate inlibrary and media cooperative servicesoffered through the Regional ServiceCenter, TEA, and others.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, I02, I05, I07,I08, I09, TL10, TL13, TL14, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTechCoordinator,Librarians,Principals

subscription toservices


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GOAL 9: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY: IDEA Public Schools will move toward the Target Tech level ofthe Infrastructure for Technology component of the Texas STaR Chart by ensuring that students and educatorshave increased access to technology resources.

OBJECTIVE 9.1:

IDEA Public Schools will plan and provide for increased and equitable access of instructional technology equipment toall students.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 07, 08, 11, 12


Evidence:

9.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will work to lowerthe student-to-computer ratio at allschools and facilities within theorganization.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, TL08, TL09,TL12

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director, EdTechCoordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators,Principals

lower student tocomputer ratio

9.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will provide forincreased access to enriched multimediacontent within the instructional context,as appropriate for teaching and learning.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I08, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL08, TL11,TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator,IT Director, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

access to moremultimedia content

9.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will ensure accessto appropriate instructional technologyequipment by maintaining an appropriateinventory of equipment at each campusand/or available for checkout from acentral location within the organization.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04,I05, I07, I08, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL12,TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators, Pricipals

existence ofequipment

OBJECTIVE 9.2:

IDEA Public Schools will ensure that instructional technology equipment is replaced at appropriate intervals to provideusable and appropriate hardware to be used in instructional settings.




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Evidence:

9.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will use innovativereplacement models like lease topurchase agreements to ensure thetimely and appropriate replacement oftechnology equipment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I07,TL09, TL10, TL13

State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director,Principals, EdTechCoordinator,Campus TechnologyFacilitators

equipmentreplacementmoving toward a3-yearreplacement cycle

9.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will utilize outdatedequipment in limited capacityenvironments to maximize the effectiveservice life of equipment, to lowerstudent to computer ratio, and to complywith CIPA and NCLB regulations.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I08, TL05,TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director, EdTechCoordinator,Principals, CampusTechnologyFacilitators

survey of use ofexisting outdatedmachines


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GOAL 10: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY: IDEA Public Schools will ensure compliance with CIPA andNCLB policies by enforcing a policy of Internet safety that includes measures to block, filter, or monitor contentfor both students and educators.

OBJECTIVE 10.1:

IDEA Public Schools will require all users of its network and information resources, teachers and staff, administrators,students, parents & guests, to sign and abide by an Acceptable Use Policy.




Evidence:

10.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will require eachstaff member to sign an appropriateAcceptable Use Policy before beinggranted access to the organization’snetwork and information resources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,EP03, EP04, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS04, LAS05, LAS06, LAS09, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director, EdTechCoordinator

signed AUP

10.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will require eachstudent to sign an appropriateAcceptable Use Policy before beinggranted access to the organization’snetwork and information resources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, TL01,TL02, TL03, TL12, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


EdTech Coordinator, ITDirector, CampusTechnologyFacilitators, Principals

signed AUP

10.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will require anyparent or visitor to sign an appropriateAcceptable Use Policy before beinggranted access to the organization’snetwork and information resources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS05,LAS09, TL14

State:Original

Status:Planned


IT Director, EdTechCoordinator

signed AUP

OBJECTIVE 10.2:

IDEA Public Schools will monitor, filter, or block all access to Internet resources as appropriate, in compliance with theCIPA.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 11, 12


Evidence:


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10.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will actively filterand selectively block Internet resourcesin order to provide a safe environmentfor staff and students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, I09, LAS05,TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director monitoringlogs

10.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will regularlyupdate its Internet filtering software toprovide up-to-date filtering definitions.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS05,LAS09, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director Updatedsoftwareversion

10.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will establish andmaintain regularly updated virus andmalware protection and monitoringsoftware for all technology resourceswithin the organization.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05,I06, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS04,LAS05, LAS09

State:Original

Status: InProgress


IT Director updated virusand malwareprotection


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GOAL 11: TECHNOLOGY PLANNING:IDEA Public Schools will utilize campus technology plans and a committeerepresentative of the organization to periodically review and revise the organization’s technology plan.

OBJECTIVE 11.1:

Each IDEA Public Schools campus will create and provide the Technology Director, yearly, a campus technology planidentifying their needs assessment, their goals, objectives & strategies, their budget, and their evaluation of campustechnology.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 06, 07, 11, 12


Evidence:

11.1.1: Each IDEA Public Schools campus willidentify their budget and plans for securingfunding to support technology objectives forteaching and learning, professionaldevelopment, administration, and othercampus initiatives.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02,LAS03, LAS04, LAS05, LAS15

State:Original

Status: InProgress


CampusTechnologyCommittees

updated campustechnology budgets

11.1.2: Each IDEA Public Schools campus willreview and revise its campus technologyplan annually.


State:Original

Status: InProgress


CampusTechnologyCommittees

updated campustechnology plan

OBJECTIVE 11.2:

Organizational Technology department will select a committee annually composed of campus personnel andrepresentatives of HQ departments.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 06, 11, 12


Evidence:

11.2.1: IDEA Public Schools InformationTechnology department will annually form acommittee, composed of representatives ofschools and HQ departments, to review andto make recommendations for revision ofthe organization’s technology plan.


State:Original

Status: InProgress



recommendationsfor revision


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Budget

Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $4,687.00

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Budget year 2009

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $219,299.70 General Budget: 209,612.70API Grant: 5,000.00Title II Part D: 4,687.00

Telecommunications & Internet Access $375,000.00 General Budget: 234,990.00Erate: 140,010.00

Materials & Supplies $589,155.85 General Budget: 289,155.85Erate: 300,000.00

Equipment $1,965,961.59 Erate: 1,800,000.00API Grant: 60,000.00411: 105961.59

Maintenance $809,000.00 Erate: 290,000.00General Budget: 519,000.00

Miscellaneous Expenses $590,000.00 411: 12,940.00General Budget: 577060.0

Total $4,548,417.14


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Evaluation

Evaluation Process:The IDEA Public Schools Technology Plan will be reviewed annually by our District Technology Committee and othergroups representative of the organization and its leadership. This collected data will help us steer our technology programand make necessary Technology Plan adjustments. The Texas STAR chart, additional technology assessment tools, andSBEC Technology Standards for beginning teachers will be consulted throughout evaluation process.

Evaluation Method:Technology Integration into curriculum and instruction and impact on the learning process will be evaluated using 4 majortools/media.

1.Students knowledge of technology and their ability to use it to increase learning will be measured by their completion ofthe TA TEKS correlated lessons and subsequent projects found in the online Tech Apps curriculum.

2.Their knowledge will be further demonstrated by their completion of an electronic portfolio that showcases their work.Correlations between technology applications and core content learning will be embedded in this portfolio. This portfolio willbe published on our Intranet for others to view.

3. Participation in technology staff development opportunities is recommended as an evaluation item for teachers. Onlinestaff development will be supplemented to local staff development as determined by feedback from staff and identified localneeds training.

4. Teachers are encouraged to complete a class web page that features samples of their technology teaching. These webpages will also be posted for viewing by staff members, parents, students, and community on the district website and act asa communication tool for our school for best practices in tech integration.

The Technology IT Director meets monthly with Campus Principals to convey status of working projects. A yearly scheduleof technology and telecom deployments is established and will be revisited monthly to assess if timelines need adjusting.The Educational Technology Coordinator meets monthly with principals to confirm staff development needs for eachcampus, and provides feedback from observations of tech integration practices as well as acting as an instructional coachand support resource for teachers.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in itseducational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.


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