Sam Rayburn HS Technology Plan

Sam Rayburn High SchoolsTechnology Plan

MissionVisionGoalsObjectives

Our society continues to be affected significantly by technology and its application in every aspect of our lives Sam Rayburn High Schoolsrsquo graduates must be prepared to apply knowledge and skills through the use of various forms of technology in order to be successful in higher education and the workplace Regardless of the career aspirations of our students technology will be a dominant part of their world

Every Sam Rayburn High School (SRHS) learner will interact with technology such as computers digital content and communication systems and consider them to be familiar tools used in learning working and living These same tools will be used by professional staff to enhance instruction engage in professional development track student progress and communicate with families about their childrenrsquos education In addition to having the requisite skills necessary to successfully learn new technologies students will enter the workforce or higher education prepared to use the technology commonly available in those settings SRHS is committed to integrating technology into all aspects of the instructional program in order to provide the highest caliber education for all students

Mission We will provide a supportive ethical academic environment in which students acquire the intellectual social and technological knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their potential as responsible citizens in a dynamic global community

Vision We are servants for the schoolrsquos children families and community it servesGraduates leave Rayburn H S college bound or prepared for gainful employment in the 21st Century

Stakeholders1 We have a school environment and culture that creates enthusiasm for learning where all students embrace the value of learning for its own sake2 We reach out to ensure that our families and community have access and open communication at every level of the educational system3 We have teachers and staff who are empowered too adapt to students individual needso create improved and innovative learning environmentso require the highest standards of work and discipline4 We have students teachers and staff who areo recognized for their dedication and excellenceo respected and valued for their input and creativityo tolerant and sensitive to ethnic cultural and individual differences5 We have a safe and orderly school where we share accountability among students parents teachers support staff administrators and central office personnel for academic excellence and consistently enforced standards of conduct

Systems1 We have learning systems that integrate technology to achieve better instruction2 We fully and creatively utilize facilities to support education recreation and community activities3 We provide creative and effective use of funding that is appropriate to accommodatestudent growth quality standards and equitable educational opportunities4 We have effective methods of ongoing evaluation of all aspects of the school system5 We reflect the highest standards of work discipline and valuesStandards Practices and Outcomes1 We have educational opportunities that are diverse rigorous challenging and fair2 We aspire to standards of students educational achievement that is boundless3 We graduate responsible and productive citizens

Basic Tenets Sam Rayburn High Schools Technology PlanThese tenets are the foundation upon which the goals and recommendations in this technology plan are built1048707 Technology is a tool to enhance learning In order for students to be successful in postsecondary education and the workplace students need to use technology tools throughout their elementary middle and high school programs Students need to refine their technology skills at the high school level and become comfortable using current technology as a tool for learning1048707 Change in technology is rapid Equipment and operation systems purchased now willquickly become obsolete Proper and farsighted selection and purchases coupled withannual strategic planning can improve the effectiveness and extend the productive life ofthe equipment placed in the educational environment Such progress can be achievedonly with a focused approach to the integration of technology and life cycle managementthroughout the school1048707 Our school must provide an appropriate vision and have strong in-house technical knowledge so that good decisions can be made in the procurement and application of new technologies The proposal research design selection acquisition and implementation of new technical systems and training methodologies must be well thought out by knowledgeable groups of people Good choices can then be carefully implemented and monitored without waste and redundancy1048707 Diverse and varied forms of training that enables faculty and staff to develop competence in the professional and personal use of technology is essential1048707 The need for sufficient support infrastructure is one key to the implementation of atechnology plan This infrastructure includes not only strategically placed video voiceand data access points but also adequate electrical services and facility modificationwhere necessary

Key Elements of the PlanProfessional DevelopmentSam Rayburn High Schools Technology Team believes that technology is a valuable tool one which can enhance student learning and expand the scope of the curriculum in many innovative ways and improve efficiency in all operational areas of the school We believe the staff should demonstrate a sound understanding of technology and its application as outlined in the teacher and administrator technology standards published by the TEKS and The Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Such an understanding will provide increased and enhanced opportunities for students to benefit from technology in the classrooms of our school Technical support staff as well as instructional staff must be involved in ongoing training A key element in our staff development plan is that teachers and administrators must have the skills that students are expected to acquire and apply A variety of training opportunities reflective of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (LRPT and TEKS must be available regularly to all staff In order to accomplish this endeavor high quality staff development aligned with the Texas Long-Range Technology Plan TEKS and school improvement and technology plan and local needs will be offered to all staff members on a year round basis through both credit and non-credit opportunities Professional development in technology will be clearly aligned to the above referenced standards and this alignment will be communicated to all participantsTechnology Plan EvaluationThe Sam Rayburn High School Technology Team recognizes the importance of on-going monitoring of performance assessment of growth and refinement of our technology plan for the effective and efficient integration of technology into instructional and administrative programs Evaluations are essential components of our technology plan The person(s) responsible for carrying out the monitoring of each strategy isare identified in the Sam Rayburn School Improvement Plan In addition our Technology Support Team made up of a broad cross-section of teachers and administrators will assess the progress toward our technology goals at least three times during each school year during regularly scheduled meetings and receive updates from individuals and departments responsible for the implementation of each strategy

The Technology Team will1048707 Review performance measures identified in our technology plan1048707 Review key technology success factors identified by the Texas Education Agency and the Pasadena ISD Technology Plan1048707 Make sure that the reported measures are directly related to the needs of studentsteachers parents and the community1048707 Make sure that the reported measures are aligned with Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology required measures of technology success1048707 Identify partners within the community to participate in the evaluation of strategies in the technology plan1048707 Monitor progress and data regarding the use of technology such as new software orhardware implementations support issues training needs and student achievement datain areas affected by technology implementation

Implementation PlanIn constructing this implementation plan the Technology Support Team will present a three year timeline for completion of the strategies in the plan Details are provided in the specifics under each objective to support accomplishment of each strategy

Sam Rayburn High Schools Master PlanSchool system actions and initiatives are directed toward accomplishing three major goals over the life of the Master Plan and beyondGoal 1 Learning- Achievement will increase for all students and gaps in achievementwill closeGoal 2 Teaching- All teachers will be ldquohighly qualifiedrdquo highly skilled and highly effectiveGoal 3 Support- Policy procedure processes and budget will be aligned to supportteaching and learning

The Sam Rayburn High Schools Technology Plan is one component in the accomplishment of these goals and the objectives outlined in this plan are directly connected to the goals of the SRHS Master Plan

The Technology PlanGoals Improved student learning will be achieved in all content areas and in the technology knowledge and skills critical to studentsrsquo abilities to contribute and function in todayrsquos information technology societyLearningObjective 1 To improve student learning through technologyTeachingObjective 2 Improve staffs knowledge and skills to integrate technology into instructionSupportObjective 3 Improve decision-making productivity and efficiency at all levels of the organization through the use of technologyObjective 4 Improve equitable access to appropriate technologies among all stakeholdersObjective 5 Improve the instructional uses of technology through research and evaluation

Objective 1 To Improve Student Learning Through TechnologyTargets1048707 Digital content will be available before during and after school1048707 Digital content will be integrated into all instruction as appropriate1048707 Students and staff will have expanded access to curricula and support related to local and state standards1048707 All students will have access to instructional resources that incorporate universal design1048707 Sam Rayburn High Schoolsrsquo website will provide coordinated access to informationand resources1048707 All students will demonstrate mastery of technology literacy

Objective 1 To Improve Student Learning Through Technology2012 Targets Actions Sources Implementing

Monitoring11 Digital content will

be available before during and after school to support teaching and learning

Acquire digital contentapplications that are accessible to both students and teachers

Incorporate digital content into instruction to decrease the dependency on print materials

Discovery Educationstreamingbull EBooksbull Electronic databases

Instruction StaffTeam(IST) Instructional andTechnology Team (ITT)

12 Digital content will be integrated intoall instruction as appropriate tosupport teaching and learning

Work with teachers to design instruction which includes digital content and supports the TEKSbull Ensure appropriate inclusion of strategies for providing instruction across all content areas regarding cyber-securitycyber-safety and cyber-ethics

Curriculum Developmentbull Professional Developmentbull Instructional Design


13 Students and staff will have expanded access to curricula and support related to local and statestandards through online coursescontent collaboration and support

Explore online opportunities for professional developmentbull Provide access to SRHS online courses for additional content supportbull Explore online course opportunities for students for courses not offered in the SRHS program of studybull Explore before and after school course options

bull HSA online coursesbull Electronic databasesbull Texas Virtual Academy and other online School Programs

IST ITT

14 All students will have access toinstructional resources that incorporate universal design

Identify and utilize effective practices in implementing digital content that accommodate the diverse learning needs of all studentsbull Provide assistive technology to students whose Individualized Education Programs and 504 plans recommend or requirethese devices

Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN)bull Kurzweil and other assistiveTechnologies

Assistive TechnologySpecialist

15 Partnership with online websites that

Continue to work with departments staff students and the community to define need

Feedback from web site

ISTSite-Based

provide coordinated access to a wealth ofinformation and resources

and adjust the website asnecessary

visitorsbull Technology Advisory Boardbull Public Affairs Officer

Decision Making Committee (SBDM)

16 All students will demonstrate proficiency in technology literacy

Create a Technology Literacy Workgroup to explore necessary steps forward to ensure all students are technologically literate at the benchmark grades 9th and 11thbull Increase opportunities for library media specialists to collaborate with classroom teachers other educators and public libraries to provide authentic learning experiences that develop proficiency in information literacy communicationand technology literacy skills

Technology LiteracyConsortium

ConsistentMeasurement Grant

ISTMedia SupervisorITT

Objective 2 Improve Staffs Knowledge and Skills to Integrate Technology into InstructionTargets1048707 All teachers and library media specialists will meet state-established technologystandards1048707 All administrators at the school level will meet state-established technology standards1048707 Instructional technology integration specialists will be available to assist with technology support in classrooms

Objective 2 Improve Staffs Knowledge and Skills to Integrate Technology into Instruction

2012 Targets Actions Sources ImplementingMonitoring

21 All teachers and librarymedia specialists will meet State-established standards for technology-related knowledge and skills

Technologybull Integrate the Technology Applications Educators standards and Technology Applications (TEKS) into professionaldevelopment programs at the district and school level by following the Texas Staff Development Council (TSDC) Standardsbull Professional development courses and workshops for teachers and library media specialists will use the Texas Staff Development StandardsWhen possible incorporate content that addresses the TSDC and ITTbull Seek funding and other strategic partnerships to provide opportunities for local professional development programsbull Develop a technology needs assessment for new teacher hires

Local School DistrictProfessionalDevelopment Plansbull Local School District Technology Plansbull Grant proposals

IST and ITT

Department ofSystemPerformance

(DSP) Departmentof Finance (DF)

Technology WorkGroup (TWG)

22 All administrators at the school levelwill meet State-establishedstandards for technology relatedknowledge andskills

Administrators and use the Texas Instructional Leadership Framework in all professional development activities for leaders in the school systembull During monthly AampS technology trainings use the TEA TechnologyStandards for School Administrators as a key component in the planningbull Develop high-quality professional development hybrid and online courses to provide anytime anywhere course opportunities for administratorsbull Use the online technology toolkit for administrators to assess the knowledge and skills of administrators and assist

TEA Administrator and Teacher TechnologyStandards Assessmentbull Pasadena ISD System ProfessionalDevelopment Plansbull Pasadena ISD Technology Plans

ITS ITT DSPDF Administration

Site-Based Decision Making Committee (SBDM)

them in creating professional development plans for meeting the Standards

23 One Technology IntegrationSpecialist will be availableat least part time to assist withprofessional developmentand curriculum integration

Explore funding models to move toward meeting the instructional technology support targetbull Develop a job description for Technology Integration Specialistsbull Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional technology support

Pasadena ISDTechnology Plansbull School developedteacher surveysbull Profiling Educational Technology Integration (PETI)SETDAMetiri Resources for Assessing Readiness amp Use

ITS ITT DSPDF

Objective 3 Improve decision-making productivity and efficiency at all levels of the organization through the use of technologyTargets1048707 All staff will use electronic information and communication tools to improvemanagement and operational efficiency1048707 SRHS will provide leadership and support in access to and use of technologies foradministrative and operational purposes1048707 SRHS will develop processes and strategies to provide access to digital resources dataand information after school hours1048707 SRHS will develop processes and strategies to provide electronic communication witheducators students parents and the community

Objective 3 Improve decision-making productivity and efficiency at all levels of the organization through the use of technology


31 All staff will use electronicinformation and communicationtools to improve management andoperational efficiency

Include technology integration into professional development plans and curriculabull Hire Technology Integration Specialists to work in school and provide high quality professionaldevelopment for staff to acquire and expand technology related skillsbull Provide electronic documents in place of hard copies where appropriate

Student Assessment Systembull School-Based Grade-bookCoordinatorbull Curriculum developmentprocessbull School-Based TechnologyCoordinator

ITS and ITT


32 SRHS will provide leadership andsupport in access to and use oftechnologies for administrativeand operational purposes

Configure ITS to oversee the implementation of new technologiesbull Use Instructional Technology Team (ITT) to research and discuss new technologies

Configure ITS to oversee the implementation of new technologiesbull Use Instructional Technology Team

ITS ITT

Site-Based Decision Making Committee (SBDM) and Principal

33 SRHS will develop processes andstrategies to provide access todigital resources data and information before and after school hours

Enhance Online Resource Center to incorporate more forms and documentsbull Increase resources through E-Curriculumbull Increase awareness of Angel Learning ManagementSystem (LMS) as an instructional and collaboration tool

Online forms needsassessmentbull Criterion-based LMS evaluation tool

ITS and ITT

bull Ensure that existing and future software applications anddatabases are accessible remotely

34 SRHS will develop processes andstrategies to enhance electroniccommunication between educators students parents and the community

Explore providing Grade-book access to enable parentand student view being sure to evaluate the technical and policy aspects of this changebull Explore the implementation of a voice mail communication systembull Explore the implementation of an automated substitute teacher system

Needs assessmentbull Vendors

ITS ITT andDF


Objective 4 Improve Equitable Access to Appropriate Technologies Among All StakeholdersTargetsSam Rayburn High School will provideo An increased ratio of high performance computers to students at all levelso Access to a variety of other technology deviceso An increased ratio of computer projection devices per classroom and other instructional areaso A secure computing environment to ensure safe accessSRHS will have policies and procedures in place to address accessibility of resources that meet the needs of all studentsSRHS will provide access to technology before and after school hoursSRHS will provideo Technical support using an established response systemo Support staff appropriate to the needs of the system and technological infrastructure

Objective 4 Improve equitable access to appropriate technologies among all stakeholders


41 Providebull An increased ratio of highperformance computers tostudents at all levelsbull Access to a variety of other technology devices tomaximize student learningbull An increased ratio ofcomputer projection devicesper classroom and otherinstructional areasbull A secure computingenvironment to ensure safeaccess and information integrity

Maintenance adequate technical support and upgrading ofhardware and softwarebull Ensure adequate facilities are available for increased technologybull Review effective practices that use new and emergingtechnologies and devices to extend the flexibilityaccessibility usefulness and cost-effectiveness of infrastructurebull Develop guidelines for installing equipment and configuring networks for maximum efficiency and effectivenessbull Ensure compliance with the federal Childrenrsquos InternetProtection Act (CIPA)

District computer Purchase Programbull Emerging technology documentsbull Calvertnet website

ITTAdministrationFacilities

42 Explore ways to provide access to technology after school hours for alllearners

bull Explore the development of plans and funding opportunitiesfor after school access to computers and other technologiesbull Collaborate with public libraries community centers

Public librariesbull Community Centersbull HCC

ITT MediaSpecialists

and institutions of higher education to provide anytime anywhere access to technologies and digital content

43 Provide technical support using an established response system

bull Provide ongoing training to School-Based TechnologyCoordinators to assist as appropriate with Help Desk requests


ITTSite-Based Decision Making Committee (SBDM)

44 Ensure that students have equal access to technology resources

bull Provide staff development to school-based staff onaccessibility requirements as defined by Education Article 7-910 of the Public Schools ndash Technology for Education Act

bull Staff Development

Special Education

45 Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place to addressequivalent accessibility totechnology-based products for students as defined by Education Article 7-910 of the Public Schoolsndash Technology for Education Act

Review and revise existing policy and procedures as necessary to ensure fulfillment of this requirement

bull Pasadena ISD Public SchoolsPolicy Manual

ITTAdministrationSpecial Education

Objective 5 Improve the Instructional Uses of Technology Through Research and EvaluationTargets1048707 Needs identified from an analysis of data from the Texas Campus STaR Chart and other sources will be addressed through the SRHS Master PlanUpdate andTechnology Plan1048707 SRHS will monitor adjustments and revisions to Pasadena ISD Technology Plan and The Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology1048707 SRHS will build capacity to evaluate instructional technology programs and initiatives related to the effective use of technologies for teaching and learning

Objective 5 Improve the instructional uses of technology through research and evaluation


51 Our Schoolrsquos Bridge to Excellence Master PlansUpdates andTechnology Plans will address needsidentified from an analysis of datafrom the Texas Campus STaR Chart and other sources

Review planning documents for the inclusion of strategies to address technology needs based on an analysis of data from the Texas Campus STaR Chart and other sourcesbull Conduct on-site visits and engage in ongoing dialogue with schools to monitor progress toward goals and objectives of State and Local Technology Plans to collect promising practices and to ascertain need for technical assistancebull Seek funding and strategic partnerships to leverage resources

District Master Planbull District School System Technology Planbull Texas Technology Inventorybull SRHSs needs and assessments and data collection results

ITS ITT DSPDF and School Improvement Plan Members

52 Monitor the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology for the New Millennium

Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders to provide information and build awareness of the strengths and challenges related to educational technologybull Develop strategies to demonstrate the need for funding sources to address educational technology requirementsbull Review the annual Texas Long- Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 and The Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)to reflect targets in both the revised School Technology Plan andthe School Library Media Standards

Texas Technology Inventorybull Texas School Library MediaAnnual Reportbull SRHSs needs and assessmentsand data collection results


53 To build capacity toevaluate instructional

Establish a process that allows for the involvement of appropriate

Results of local evaluation

ITS ITT DSPDF

technology programs and initiatives related to the effective use of technologies for teaching and learning our school willbull Be informed about existing research on the effective use oftechnologies for teaching and learning andbull Conduct research studies linkedto national and state standards to assess the impact of technology on teaching and learning

instructional staff to collaborate to ensure that technology-related decisions are based on sound educational practice and system needsbull Provide technical assistance and high quality professionaldevelopment to SRHS personnel in understanding scientifically based research and in designing and conducting effective research bull Research and pursue grant opportunities from a variety ofsources to provide information about the impact of instructional technology on teaching and learningbull Disseminate evaluation models and results of research to provide information about conducting quality research to provide models of effective practice and to improve the use of instructional technology in educationbull Ensure appropriate inclusion of strategies for providing instruction across all content areas regarding cyber-security cyber-safety and cyber-ethics

studiesbull State EvaluationClearinghouse on TEA websitebull Enhancing Education throughTechnology Application

Texas Campus STaR Chart

Texas Teacher STaR Chart

MMason2009

Systems1 We have learning systems that integrate technology to achieve better instruction2 We fully and creatively utilize facilities to support education recreation and community activities3 We provide creative and effective use of funding that is appropriate to accommodatestudent growth quality standards and equitable educational opportunities4 We have effective methods of ongoing evaluation of all aspects of the school system5 We reflect the highest standards of work discipline and valuesStandards Practices and Outcomes1 We have educational opportunities that are diverse rigorous challenging and fair2 We aspire to standards of students educational achievement that is boundless3 We graduate responsible and productive citizens

Basic Tenets Sam Rayburn High Schools Technology PlanThese tenets are the foundation upon which the goals and recommendations in this technology plan are built1048707 Technology is a tool to enhance learning In order for students to be successful in postsecondary education and the workplace students need to use technology tools throughout their elementary middle and high school programs Students need to refine their technology skills at the high school level and become comfortable using current technology as a tool for learning1048707 Change in technology is rapid Equipment and operation systems purchased now willquickly become obsolete Proper and farsighted selection and purchases coupled withannual strategic planning can improve the effectiveness and extend the productive life ofthe equipment placed in the educational environment Such progress can be achievedonly with a focused approach to the integration of technology and life cycle managementthroughout the school1048707 Our school must provide an appropriate vision and have strong in-house technical knowledge so that good decisions can be made in the procurement and application of new technologies The proposal research design selection acquisition and implementation of new technical systems and training methodologies must be well thought out by knowledgeable groups of people Good choices can then be carefully implemented and monitored without waste and redundancy1048707 Diverse and varied forms of training that enables faculty and staff to develop competence in the professional and personal use of technology is essential1048707 The need for sufficient support infrastructure is one key to the implementation of atechnology plan This infrastructure includes not only strategically placed video voiceand data access points but also adequate electrical services and facility modificationwhere necessary






















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Sam Rayburn HS Technology Plan

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