Blog Posting # 2 - School and District Technology Plan

Blog Posting #2 - School and District Technology Plan

The goals for  my school district's Technology Plan are: to improve student achievement through use of technology,  integrate technology skills and use into the various content areas, provide technology and learning opportunities to the community and parents, and to improve teacher/administration skills in using technology in instructional settings.

The strategies that are being utilized to meet these goals are: students becoming technology literate by the end of 8th grade, increasing the integration of technology and curriculum instruction, offering learning opportunities beyond the school day, and teachers and administration participating in professional development targeting the districts identified proficiencies.

We have a multi dimensional plan to ensure that the progress and attainment of the goals are being met. This plan includes use of surveys, STaR charts, class visits, and written documents.  For the goal of 8th grade technology literacy the Tech Literacy Assessment is given at the end of 8th grade. Students are provided remediation if found to be at risk with programs such as Read 180, Read Naturally SE, Rosetta Stone, Study Island, with documentation in lesson plans. Administrators monitor the use of class technology with periodic visits from the principal including documentation. Hands on workshops are provided where teachers use TAKS results to plan for the needs of students using technology resources. In addition, the implementation of the campus website, Parent Portal and parent e-mail increases the role of parents and community to ensure success of our students.

The district believes that proper use of technology is an essential tool to meet the commitment of providing excellence in education and to meet the needs of every student.