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LA FERIA ISDTechnology Plan

2015 - 2018

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DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 1City, State Zip LA FERIA, TX 78559Phone (956) 797-8300Fax (956) 797-3737County District Number 031905

Number of Campuses 7Total Student Enrollment 3602District Size 3,000 - 4,999Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 82.98%

Technology Expenditures

$6,348,339.00

Technology budgetsreported in plan by category

Teaching and Learning Budget $882,566.00Educator Preparation and Development Budget $333,199.00Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $1,257,178.00Infrastructure for Technology Budget $3,875,396.00Total: $6,348,339.00

Technology ExpenditurePer Pupil

$1,762.45

Number of Campuseswith High-Speed Broadband Internet Access

7

Percentage of Campuseswith High-Speed Broadband Internet Access

100.00%

Number of Classroomswith High-Speed Broadband Internet Access

334

Percentage of Classroomswith High-Speed Broadband Internet Access

100.00%

Computer/Student Ratio

3 student(s) for every computer

Computer/Teacher Ratio

1 teacher(s) for every computer

CIPA Compliance

CIPA compliance was certified by the district on 04/21/2015.The Board of Trustees or Governing Board for LA FERIA ISD held a public hearing on its Internet Safety Policy on April 14,2014 and adopted its policy on April 14, 2014. The public hearing was publicized according to district or school policies and the adoption of the policy is reflected in the minutes of the board of trustees or governing board.



Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited 04/21/2015

Plan status: approvedYears Included in the Plan: 2015 - 2018Number of years covered by the plan: 3Years Approved for the Plan: 2015 - 2018Number of approved years: 3

Does the district file E-Rate? yesThe district had a "written" plan on 06/25/2014 before E-Rate Form 470 was filed on 01/28/2015.

Technology Planning CommitteeSpecial thanks go to these people for their active participation and contributions in the completion of this Technology Plan:Juan Briones - Board of TrusteesLisa Montalvo - Board of Trustees Daniel Salinas – Technology Director Ramon Mendoza – Business ManagerVeronica Torres – Career and Technology CoordinatorGilbert Prado – Curriculum Coach Joann Miranda – Teacher, Sam Houston Elementary School (Grades PK-KG) Virginia Drawe – Teacher, Sam Houston Elementary School (Grades PK-KG) Dora Robles -Teacher, David G. Sánchez Elementary School (Grades 1-2) Manuel Gomez -Librarian, David G. Sánchez Elementary School (Grades 1-2) Letty Galvan -Teacher, David G. Sánchez Elementary School (Grades 1-2) Hector Cazares – Teacher, C. E. Vail Elementary School (Grade 3-4) Laura Torres – Teacher, C. E. Vail Elementary School (Grade 3-4) Nora Juarez – Teacher, Noemi Dominguez Elementary School (Grades 5-6) William Hughes – Teacher, Noemi Dominguez Elementary School (Grades 5-6) Rhonda Amstutz – Librarian, W. B. Green Jr. High School (Grades 7-8) Kristy Jimenez – Teacher, W. B. Green Jr. High School (Grades 7-8) Steven Salinas - Administrator, La Feria Academy (Grades 9-12) Thomas Tovar– Teacher, La Feria High School (Grades 9-12) Veronica Alejandro – Teacher, La Feria High School (Grades 9-12) Acknowledgements Special thanks to the members of the Board of Trustees, Central Administration Office, Curriculum and Instruction Office, and the Technology Staff for contributing time, effort and resources toward completion of the technology plan; financial support, leadership, technical expertise, review or editing of manuscript, and publisher of the finished document.



Executive SummaryLa Feria Independent School District has prepared this Long-Range Technology Plan to produce a shared vision for technology applications in the school district. This plan is based on the four areas of technology as defined by the Texas Education Agency. Goals and objectives have been defined and strategies have been developed to improve student academic achievement. Technology integration has become an essential element to promote the development of critical thinking skills which are essential for life-long learners. This plan is designed to enhance the ability of all teachers to integrate technology effectively into curriculum and instruction and to promote academic success for all students. Background This Three-Year plan is based on information drawn from many sources including: • Interviews with district and campus administrators • A survey of campus administrators • A survey of teachers • Campus site-based meetings • Other district technology plans • A survey of district infrastructure, hardware and instructional media.



Needs AssessmentAssessment Process:A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing teacher surveys and inventories was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. In addition, a district-wide survey of current district infrastructure technology was conducted to determine future technology needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support.

The surveys revealed the requests for new technology integration equipment and training for all classrooms. The items consisted of additional software, digital projectors, document cameras, and smart board topping the list. With the infusion of additional equipment and training the District will strive to archive Advanced Technology in the next two years.

Existing Conditions:The following technology is currently in place:

District-Wide

Direct connection to the Internet Service Provider via a 1GB point to point circuit leased thru Time Warner. District web servers in use providing district information. Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet. Distance learning video equipment available for students, staff, and community members. Three file servers for PEIMS, Business, and Administrative services. District Email server used for the routing of incoming and outgoing communication. VoIP and voice mail system is in use at all sites and campuses. Video conferencing system is available at Lee facility for district use. Wireless access is available throughout Lee Facility. Video Teleconferencing Bridge is available for district wide use.

La Feria Independent School District--High School

Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased thru Time Warner. 1GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Three file servers used campus wide for software such as: Follett Destiny Online Library Management System and other applications. Advanced technology classes include: Business Information Management, Digital Interactive Media, and Computer Maintenance. Mobile Cart with wireless laptops available for classroom checkout. One Internet connected computer station and Apple iPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available through most of the campus.

La Feria Independent School District--La Feria Academy

Direct connection through the C. E. Vail Elementary to district Network Core. 1GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. One file server running A+. One Internet connected computer station and Apple iPad for every teacher. Computers in each classroom for students. Wireless access is available throughout some of the campus.

La Feria Independent School District -- W. B. Green Jr. Junior High School

1GB Direct connection through the High School to the District Network Core. 1GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. Technology related class: Touch System Data Entry, keyboarding. One Internet connected computer station and Apple iPad for every teacher. Video conferencing is available for campus needs. Wireless access is available throughout most of the campus.

La Feria Independent School District -- Noemi Dominguez Elementary School



Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased through Time Warner or fiber-backbone. 1GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. Technology related class: Technology Application. One Internet connected computer station and Apple iPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout most of the campus.

La Feria Independent School District -- C.E. Vail Elementary School

Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased through Time Warner or fiber-backbone. 1GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. One Internet connected computer station and Apple iPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout most of the campus.

La Feria Independent School District -- David G. Sanchez Elementary School

Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased through Time Warner or fiber-backbone. 1GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. One Internet connected computer station and Apple iPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout most of the campus.

La Feria Independent School District -- Sam Houston Elementary School

Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased through Time Warner or fiber-backbone. Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. One Internet connected computer station and Apple iPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout most of the campus.

Technology Needs:La Feria Independent School District technology needs and issues were identified as the following:

A management system to comply with the state requirement of physical fitness data collection.

Need to improve student to computer ratio to 2:1.

Need to incorporate a district wide Learning Management System.

Need to expand technical support services.

Need to establish online staff development training system.

Need to improve accessibility to other technologies.

Need to improve student access to online class information.

Need to enhance implementation of the Technology Application using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for



Technology.

Need to improve online distance learning opportunities.

District wide network infrastructure needs to be maintained to provide high speed connectivity.

Need to enhance capabilities for online benchmark and state assessments testing.

Need to prepare for future electronic textbook format.

Need to expand opportunities for community involvement.



Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: Teaching and Learning: The district will implement a comprehensive plan for meeting student learning needs and increase teacher effectiveness through the integration of innovative and emerging technologies.OBJECTIVE 1.1:

The district will develop strategies for all teachers and students to achieve academic success and integrate technology into teaching and learning in all areas.

Budget Amount $299,592.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

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

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

Evidence:

1.1.1: Teachers at all campuses will continue planning and implementing integration of various software/web based programs for skill development to enhance student learning such as: Renaissance Learning, ODYSSEYWARE(Glynlyon, Inc), Sleek, Inspiration, Compu Teach, Istation, Think Through Math, Destination Success, Early Childhood Software, web editing software, A+, Reading Coach, Virtual Labs Read/Write, Rosetta Stone, Microsoft Office, Google Apps for Education and Adobe Suite.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, I09, LAS01, LAS03, LAS05, LAS06, LAS08, LAS10, TL01, TL05

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers, Librarians, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Technology Staff

Statistics of software use, test results, and web use reports.

1.1.2: The Eduphoria Aware software will be used by instructional coaches, mentors and administrators to develop benchmark tests and evaluate the student's academic progress.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP09, I09, LAS05, LAS08, TL04, TL07, TL13

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Campus Administrators, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Teachers, and Technology Staff

Benchmark Tests

1.1.3: Teachers and students will continue to have high speed Internet access in classrooms, computer labs, libraries, and mobile workstations/tablets and cell phones to research topics and collect data. Teachers will develop and implement strategies to integrate technology with items such as digital projectors, whiteboard technologies, student response systems and document cameras.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP08, I01, I06, I09, LAS01, LAS03, LAS08, LAS10, TL05, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL13

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers, Lab Managers, Librarians, and Technology Staff

Lesson Plans, Computer Lab Schedules

1.1.4: The Special Education Department in conjunction with Mercedes Special Education Cooperative will continue to provide adaptive hardware/software in the classroom for assistive technology based on assessment and individual needs as stated in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, TL01, TL07, TL09

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Special Education Teachers, Mercedes Special Education Cooperative

Lesson Plans, IEP Reports

1.1.5: The district will utilize technology driven applications to support the integration of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards

State: Revised

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers

Teacher Lesson Plans



including the Technology Applications TEKS. Teachers will incorporate the four strands: foundations, information acquisition, work in solving problems, and communication that pertain to TEKS. Examples: Using input devices, word processing, spreadsheets, and multi-media projects.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, TL03, TL05

Status: In Progress

and evaluations

OBJECTIVE 1.2:

The district will utilize distance learning (video conferencing) and digital content services on various campuses for expanding curriculum offerings and meeting the needs of all teachers and students.


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


Evidence:

1.2.1: A video streaming distribution system will be set-up. All campus libraries will provide online video streaming using Discovery Streaming through the Region One Co-op. The district will be part of the Media Co-op, Distance Learning consortium, and the Technology Co-op. As part of the Co-op, the campuses will have access to the online resources such as Digital Knowledge Central, NewsBank, EBSCO, Net Trekker and other sources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, LAS15, TL08, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Librarians, Technology Staff

Request for media content, Log-in Sheets

1.2.2: Students will be given the opportunity to interact with a variety of audiences to apply and learn beyond the classroom.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I06, TL09, TL12

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers, Technology Staff

Online Products

OBJECTIVE 1.3:

The district will enhance the quality of instruction for teachers by incorporating technological tools for students to develop foundation skills, problem solving and become proficient in the use of computers.




Evidence:

1.3.1: Students will be given the opportunity to observe and acquire a variety of ways to obtain electronic data from different sources such as, text, audio, video, graphics and on-line resources. A customized campus web page will be implemented for additional educational resources and links for students and teachers at all campuses. Teachers will also be able to create custom class web pages for specific web based resources. Teachers will also have the ability to create "Google Classroom"

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018


Classroom observation Lesson plans



sites for posting resources, assignments, and assessments.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS10, TL01, TL13, TL16

1.3.2: Students will be given the opportunity to communicate with a variety of audiences and implement solutions to real world problems.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018


Online Products

1.3.3: La Feria High School will continue to offer dual enrollment courses through Texas Southmost College (TSC), Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and UTPB for students to obtain college credit. The dual enrollment program will be expanded to include online courses.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I06, LAS13, LAS15, TL13

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction Staff

High School Course Listing Lesson Plans

1.3.4: La Feria High School will offer the Technology Applications TEKS through high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation requirements specified in chapter 126 and chapter 123.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL13

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Curriculum & Instruction Staff, Principals, Teachers, Counselors

Lesson Plans

1.3.5: Students and Teachers at La Feria ISD will be able to use "Google Apps" such as Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Forms, and others to become proficient in the use of technology to improve the instructional process.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09, I03, I05, I09, LAS01, LAS10, TL03, TL04, TL08, TL09, TL13, TL16

State: Original

Status: Planned

2015-2018

Technical staff, curriculum staff, administrators, teachers.

web reports, lesson plans and grades



GOAL 2: Educator Preparation and Development: The district will provide ongoing, high quality professional development and preparation needed to demonstrate proficiency in using and integrating technology effectively into teaching and learning, instructional management and administration. OBJECTIVE 2.1:

The district will provide sustained, relevant professional development for administrators, teachers, support staff and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom and the library.

Budget Amount $254,199.00LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

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


Evidence:

2.1.1: The district will conduct a survey that will assess and determine the technological training needs of administrators, teachers, support staff and school library media personnel.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS03

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Technology Staff

Completed Survey, Texas STaR Chart

2.1.2: The district will develop a staff development plan for all professionals that will accommodate educator needs in technology.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, EP06, EP08, LAS03, LAS06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Technology Staff

Staff Development Schedule

2.1.3: The district will continue to allow teachers and librarians to attend staff development workshops/conferences offered through the district, Region One Education Service Center or other statewide conferences to help them prepare and focus on integrating technology into their subject area.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS03, LAS06, TL10, TL11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Teachers, Librarians, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Technology Staff

Registration Forms, Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, Eduphoria - WorkShop

2.1.4: The district will continue to provide training on the effective use of the Internet and distribute the district Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to all students and staff.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, TL14

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff, Campus Technologists

Sign-in Sheets, AUP Student Forms, AUP Staff Member Forms

2.1.5: Campuses will assess and report the extent to which students meet technology proficiencies in the Technology Application TEKS in the annual NCLB compliance submission.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS05, LAS08, TL04, TL06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Campus Technologists, Teachers, Technology Staff

Completed Texas STaR Charts

2.1.6: The district will allow the technical staff and technology committee to attend technology workshops, regional advisory meetings and conferences to remain informative of innovative and emerging technologies.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, LAS06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Agendas, Sign in Sheets, Travel Forms, Eduphoria - WorkShop



2.1.7: The district will provide access for online training for staff development that aligns with the standards specified by the State Board for Educator Certification and/or International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for teachers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Administrators, Teachers, Technology Staff

Sign-in Sheets and Log-in Records

OBJECTIVE 2.2:

The district will promote an effective training program to increase the level of technology integration.


E-Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04b, 11, 12


Evidence:

2.2.1: The district will continue to use the technology learning center to enable the administrators, teachers, support staff, and librarians to receive enhanced training for effective technology integration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I05, I06, LAS06, LAS10

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Curriculum & Instruction Staff

Sign in sheets, Certificates

OBJECTIVE 2.3:

Provide a campus instructional technologist on each campus to provide training, mentoring and support.


E-Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 07, 08, 11


Evidence:

2.3.1: Appropriate local and federal funding to support campus based instructional technologists.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, LAS03

State: Original

Status: Planned

2015-2018

Technology Director, Principals, Curriculum Director and Superintendents

Allocation of stipends for positions.

2.3.2: Utilize a Campus Technologist at each campus for development, support, and integration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, LAS02, LAS03, LAS08, TL03, TL04, TL05

State: Original

Status: Planned

2015-2018

Campus Technologists, Technology Director, Technology Committee, and Principals.

Lesson plans, Student success and teacher district certification.



GOAL 3: Leadership, Administration and Support Services: The district will use information technology tools, data and support services to meet accountability standards. Administrators will also have access to budget information in order to comply with site-based decision making. In addition, teachers will utilize information technology tools for a continual assessment of effective student learning as well as to promote parental awareness, involvement and communication. In addition expand and advance technical and instructional support throughout the district.OBJECTIVE 3.1:

The district will provide ongoing professional development for integrating the examination and analysis of data to support and focus on student success and teacher effectiveness with technology-based resources.

Budget Amount $119,900.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

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

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

3.1.1: The campuses will collect comprehensive student data (TAKS/STAAR scores,TELPAS), enrollment, grades, physical fitness data, etc., to measure and monitor students' success and achievements.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Counselors, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, PEIMS Personnel, Coaching Staff

TAKS/STAAR Scores, TELPAS, Eduphoria Reports, PEIMS Reports, Physical Fitness Management Reports (Fitness Gram)

3.1.2: The district will continue to provide online assessment capabilities to better prepare students for State assessments.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, LAS15

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction Staff

Generated Reports, Benchmark Test Results

3.1.3: W. B. Green Junior High School and La Feria High School will continue to utilize software such as Skyward to manage the Personal Graduation Plan and Endorsement to evaluate strategies for students to improve academic achievements.


State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Counselors Student's Personal Graduation Plan

3.1.4: The campuses will continue to use the Skyward database information management system to maintain student grades and attendance electronically and use generated reports for student, teacher, and parent use in decision making.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08, LAS11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers, PEIMS Personnel, Technology Staff

Report Cards, Grading Reports, Attendance Reports

3.1.5: Teachers will continue to have access to an electronic lesson plans from TEKS Resource System and Eduphoria Forethought that will be aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards for collaboration, documenting and tracking effective instructional strategies.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers TEKS Resource System Lesson planners, Evaluations, Invoices



LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, I06, I09, LAS01, LAS08, TL08

OBJECTIVE 3.2:

The district will expand community access to school information through technology.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 09


3.2.1: District profile information, campus directories, calendar of events and policies will be posted to the district website for communication with parents and community members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, TL15, TL16

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Webmaster, Technology Staff

District Website website counter, and current information posted

3.2.2: Campus faculty and staff directories, calendar of events, teachers' publication of classroom curriculum, e-mail, testing dates and links to resourceful sites will be posted to an educational content management system thus creating a greater awareness and involvement in the academic performance of students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS09, TL15, TL16

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Campus Webmaster, Technology Staff

Campus Website Hitcounter, Current Information Posted

3.2.3: Parents will continue to have secure electronic family access to student information such as grades and attendance data through the Skyward Student Management System.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Teachers, Attendance Clerks

Skyward log in accounts. Reports to the School Board.

OBJECTIVE 3.3:

The district will promote parental involvement and participation to help plan for technology integration for teaching and learning.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 09, 10


3.3.1: The district will develop a sequence of training opportunities for parents and community members in technology applications to increase awareness and understanding of the use of technology in learning.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS07, LAS09

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Parental Involvement Director, Technology Staff, Curriculum Staff

Agendas, Sign-in Sheets, Evaluations

3.3.2: The district will continue to utilize a District Technology Planning

State: Revised

2015-2018

Technology Staff, Curriculum and Instruction

Agenda and Sign-in Sheets



Committee consisting of a member from the Technology Staff, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Business/Finance Staff, teachers to establish goals, objectives, and strategies.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS04, LAS07

Status: In Progress

Staff, Business/Finance Staff, and Campus Technology Committee members (teachers/librarian(s)).

OBJECTIVE 3.4:

The district will provide opportunities for adult literacy services through the integration of technology.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 09, 10


3.4.1: Community members will be informed of adult literacy services including program requirements, dates and resources through the district website and other publications.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Adult Education Staff, Technology Staff

Website counter

OBJECTIVE 3.5:

The district will provide support for integration of technology into school operations and management.




3.5.1: Library automation system software will be used and maintained on all campuses.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS01

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018


Follett, Atriuum reports

3.5.2: The district will continue to utilize Skyward Inventory Program to bar-code textbooks for tracking purposes.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Campus Staff, Curriculum & Instruction Staff

Invoice, Scanner, Textbook Listing, Skyward Reports

3.5.3: The district will archive student's permanent records into electronic format. The district will also utilize the Texas Records Exchange System to transfer records electronically between other schools, colleges, and universities.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Media Personnel, Technology Staff, PEIMS Staff

Archive Records, Invoice of services provided, TREX Files and Reports

3.5.4: The district will continue to provide cellular telephones to selected staff members to promote safety and efficiency. The district will also provide local and long distance

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Mobile Phones



phone service for efficiency and parental communications.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01

3.5.5: A tablet or laptop evaluation tool will continue to be used for administrators to help track PDAS progress for teachers throughout the year. It will enable them to view their evaluations online.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP08, LAS12, TL04, TL08

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Administrators, Technology Staff

PDAS Reports

3.5.6: A backup solution will be installed/upgraded and maintained in order to ensure that critical technology applications can be recovered in a timely manner. In addition, a disaster recovery solution will be utilized in case of application recovery failure.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, LAS14

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Invoices

OBJECTIVE 3.6:

Hire additional technicians to circulate and address site technical problems to provide prompt technical services to the district.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 12


3.6.1: Establish and maintain a regularly scheduled onsite visit for equipment and infrastructure to maintain the ready status of all systems.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL10

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff and Principals

Maintenance schedules and work orders

3.6.2: Maintain a reasonable response time for all campus technical issues submit for response to support the ready status of all services.

LEA LRPT Correlates:

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff and Principals

Needs assessments and work order system reports

OBJECTIVE 3.7:

The district will utilize an efficient online help desk system for technology and maintenance support.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 12


3.7.1: Evaluate and research the existing work order system to ensure that the current or more effective web based solution will continue to improve efficiency.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Department and Technology Committee.

Submittal of online work orders.



LEA LRPT Correlates: TL09, TL11, TL12

3.7.2: Provide yearly training on the proper usage of the web based helpdesk software for all faculty and staff to improve response time.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

Yearly Technology Staff, Campus Technologist, and Administrators.

Sign in sheets



GOAL 4: Infrastructure for Technology: The district will upgrade and maintain a technological infrastructure for communication and service to ensure equitable access for an effective learning environment. OBJECTIVE 4.1:

The district will replace or reposition outdated technology and infrastructure to ensure maximum efficiency use.

Budget Amount $2,288,396.00LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology



Evidence:

4.1.1: The district will install/replace outdated network infrastructure equipment (i.e. routers, switches, firewalls, DNS servers, DHCP servers, e-mail servers, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and video conferencing equipment) to enhance system/network for all district personnel and students.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Work Orders, Requisitions

4.1.2: The district will dispose of obsolete equipment and remove items from inventory in accordance with district and E-RATE policies.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Revised Inventory List

4.1.3: Install computer and Internet drops district wide to increase student on-demand access.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff and Business Manager

Invoices and installation of new equipment.

OBJECTIVE 4.2:

The district will continue to develop and implement a network infrastructure that provides efficient and reliable connectivity and telecommunication services throughout the district.

Budget Amount $525,000.00LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology



Evidence:

4.2.1: The district will maintain a Point to Point Circuit from the District Network Core to all the campuses and a connection to Region One Education Service Center (Internet Service Provider). These connections will increase and support the implementation of current and new learning and administrative technologies including the state's online assessment program.

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

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Requisitions, Invoices, Network Diagrams

4.2.2:



The district will monitor, install and or upgrade a wireless network infrastructure with security throughout the district assuring equitable access. Additional wireless connectivity will continue to be provided as needed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Director and Principals

Requisitions, Invoices, Network diagrams

4.2.3: The district will continue to provide a content filtering system such as LightSpeed Systems and iBoss for virus protection, spyware, e-mail spam, Internet filtering and logging to meet CIPA and COPPA compliance and reporting.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff LightSpeed reports. iBoss reports / logs

4.2.4: The district will continue to provide appropriate anti-virus/spy ware software for all workstations throughout the district to maintain a secure environment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Requisitions, Invoices, Diagrams

OBJECTIVE 4.3:

The district will provide every campus with innovative technology and tools to support the integration of Technology Applications (TEKS).




Evidence:

4.3.1: Campuses will continue to provide for every new teacher a laptop with innovative technology and tools to support goals, objectives and maintain a ratio between the professional educational staff to a workstation of 1:1.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018


Lesson Plans

4.3.2: The district will acquire new and/or upgrade existing computer labs to address the requirements to support the integration of Technology Applications (TEKS), address core curriculum skills and meet the technology equipment target of a student to workstation ratio of 2:1.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principal, Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Technology Staff

Invoices, Progress Reports

4.3.3: Campuses will continue planning for technology in all libraries and upgrade hardware/software to support library resources. A District-wide library automation software will be install/upgraded to allow for exchange of materials/books between campuses.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, LAS01, LAS02, LAS09, TL11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018


Invoices

4.3.4:



District will implement "Google Apps for Education" district wide in order to offer online access to instructional resources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, I03, I05, I09, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13, TL16

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

District technical staff

Google Classroom websites and internet filter reports.

OBJECTIVE 4.4:

The district will continue to increase communication efficiency and standardize telecommunication equipment.




Evidence:

4.4.1: IP Telephony will continue to be installed and maintained throughout the district to upgrade and maximize the communication system between administration, staff, parents and community members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, TL15

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018


Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Invoices

4.4.2: A voice mail system will be continue to be upgraded to further enhance the new IP Telephony system to allow flexibility when communicating with administration, staff, parents and community members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, TL15

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018


Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Invoices

4.4.3: The District will use "School Messenger" a hosted service to increase communication with the community and parents and keep them aware of current and future scheduled events at campuses.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS09, TL15

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

District technical staff, campus principals, campus secretaries

emails, text messages and phone call records/reports

OBJECTIVE 4.5:

The district will provide clean reliable power at every campus for their core network equipment using UPS hardware.




Evidence:

4.5.1: Acquire/upgrade UPS backup battery solution for each campus and have it installed and configured properly to ensure that the communication system continue to run during power outages and provides clean power during brown outs.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Equipment installed and invoices

4.5.2: The district will continue to monitor the UPS equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimal downtime.

State: Revised

Quarterly Technology Staff Work order and reports. Periodic self tests of existing UPS equipment and



LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I07, I08 Status: In Progress

emails as to test results.

4.5.3: All campus UPS equipment will be directly connected to district network for remote monitoring and maintenance.


State: Original

Status: Planned

2015-2018

District technical staff

periodic emails from campus UPS equipment and SNMP monitoring results.

OBJECTIVE 4.6:

Develop an accurate life-cycle plan for existing/new equipment and increase computers available in all labs district-wide to at least 28 to provide for large classes.




Evidence:

4.6.1: As the school district increases in size, it will acquire new hardware to provide students, teachers and administrators equitable access.


State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Director, Principals, and Administrators

Invoices and installation of new equipment

4.6.2: The district will continue to replace legacy computers on a yearly to keep current with new technologies as well as student access/performance requirements.


State: Original

Status: Planned

2015-2018

Technology Director and Administrators

Invoices and replacement and/or upgrade of computer equipment.

4.6.3: Create additional labs to provide adequate student access.


State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principals, Administrators, and Technology Director

Needs assessment and installation of equipment.

4.6.4: Increase available units to 28 within labs to provide access for larger classes for state online testing.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Principal, Administrators, Technology Director

Campus needs assessment

OBJECTIVE 4.7:

Migrate all campus servers to Windows 2012 to ensure increased functionality and support in a district Active Directory environment.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 12


Evidence:

4.7.1: Install/upgrade and configure Windows 2012 servers at every campus to create one unified native domain configuration, and increasing functionality in creating shares and trusts across all domains with security. Students will have individual domain user

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2015-2018

Technology Staff Increased functionality.



accounts and be able to locally store data on district servers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13

4.7.2: Train faculty and staff on the usage of their network shares and new functionality inherent in the most optimal windows upgrade.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

Yearly Technology staff and committee

User accounts and shares and sign in sheets.



Budget

Budget year 2015Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $113,233.00 5,000.00 Carl Perkins 108,233.00 Local

Telecommunications & Internet Access $332,464.00 299,217.60 E-Rate 33,246.40 Local

Materials & Supplies $74,100.00 5,850.00 E-Rate 68,250.00 Local

Equipment $2,388,024.00 1,699,556.40 E-Rate 25,000.00 Carl Perkins 70,000.00 Local 593,467.60 Local

Maintenance $207,850.00 207,850.00 Local

Miscellaneous Expenses $101,658.00 101,658.00 Local

Total $3,217,329.00




Materials & Supplies $58,100.00 58,100.00 Local

Equipment $1,037,000.00 504,000.00 E-Rate 25,000.00 Carl Perkins 70,000.00 Local 438,000.00 Local



Total $1,846,705.00




Materials & Supplies $58,100.00 58,100.00 Local

Equipment $477,000.00 25,000.00 Carl Perkins 70,000.00 Local 382,000.00 Local



Total $1,284,305.00



EvaluationEvaluation Process:The District Technology Committee meets on an ongoing basis to evaluate the district technology plan. The committee members will communicate their needs and assessments to update the district technology plan on an annual basis. Final results of the revised district technology plan will be presented to the Superintendent.

The Texas STar Chart data will be used as a guideline for determining the level of technology integration attainment of district goals. In addition, the district will continue to investigate other methods for effectively monitoring technology integration applications.

Evaluation Method:La Feria Independent School District will utilize the following guidelines to measure the achievement of goals and objectives:

Survey instruments and list of technology proficiencies of staff members.

Staff development training offered to staff.

Apply and review details for PDAS Instrument.

Review benchmark and assessment results to compare to state standards.

Analyze Standardized State Testing Scores.

Research other effective evaluation methods for successfull technology integration.

Evaluate network infrastructure for efficient connectivity.



AppendixAttachment item A:This is a PDF to the La Feria ISD Organizational Chart.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=1gda7H-LT1k%3d&tabid=6860&mid=40119

Attachment item B:This is a PDF to the District-Wide Diagram.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Ehe5OoOb0ZM%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item C:This is a PDF to the the first diagram of the La Feria High School.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=V3qhGZhVw6A%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item D:This is a PDF to the second diagram of the Sanchez Elementary.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=78KYP5k4VGI%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item E:This is a PDF to the W. B. Green Jr. High diagram.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=VV8kmGtNOTc%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item F:This is a PDF to the N. Dominguez Elem. diagram.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=_wRZzvMjby4%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item G:This is a PDF to the C. E. Vail Elem. diagram.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=oJzKdWpydYg%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item H:This is a PDF to the Sam Houston Elem. diagram.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=uOK15tuKfTQ%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item I:This is a PDF to the Administration Site diagram.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=c5JRjLE_TY8%3d&tabid=7784&mid=10820

Attachment item J:This is a PDF to the Acceptable Use Policy.

• Web site: http://www.laferiaisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=xOzZr4CsLMM%3d&tabid=21125&mid=8080

LA FERIA ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.



Texas Education Agency2015 Technology Plan Approval Certificate

The Texas Education Agency is certified by the Schools and LibrariesDivision (SLD) to approve technology plans for participation

in the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program.

LA FERIA ISD (031905) has a technology plan that has met the standards and criteria

outlined by the SLD. This approval is effective for 3 years.This plan was approved on May 04, 2015.

This technology plan covers the period starting on July 1, 2015 ending on June 30, 2018.

Monica MartinezAssociate CommissionerStandards and Programs

Printed on 10/06/2015

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