Technology Implementation Denton ISD
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Technology Implementation
Denton ISD
“E-Rate” Program◦ What is it?◦ History◦ Service Categories◦ Eligibility◦ Discounts◦ “E-Rate” requires Technology Plan
Denton ISD Technology Plan◦ Goal 1: Teaching & Learning◦ Goal 2: Educator Preparation & Development◦ Goal 3: Leadership, Administration, & Instructional
Support◦ Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology
ConclusionQuestions
Agenda
Schools and Libraries Universal Service Fund
Provides discounts to assist schools and libraries acquire telecommunication services
“E-Rate”
Telecommunications Act of 1996
◦Schools & libraries eligible for Universal Service support
May 7, 1997
◦FCC unanimously ruled to implement the Universal Service
“E-Rate” History
4 Categories to receive funding:
◦Telecommunications Services
◦Internet Access
◦Internal Connections Other Than Basic Maintenance
◦Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections
“E-Rate” Service Categories
Must provide elementary or secondary education
May be public, private, or public charter school
Must operate as a non-profit business
Cannot have an endowment exceeding $50 million
“E-Rate” Eligibility Requirements:
Discounts available of 20% – 90%
◦Based on the number of students eligible for free and reduced lunch based on the NSLP
“E-Rate” Discounts
Less
than
1%
1% to
19%
20%
to 3
4%
35%
to 4
9%
50%
to 7
4%
75%
to 1
00%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
URBAN RURAL
Percentage of Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch
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nt
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d“E-Rate” Discounts
5 Elements Must be Included:
◦Clear goals & realistic strategy for telecommunication use
◦Professional development strategy
◦Assessment of telecommunication services
◦Budget resources
◦Ongoing evaluation process
“E-Rate” Program Requires Technology Plan
4 Goals:
◦Teaching & Learning
◦Educator Preparation & Development
◦Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support
◦Infrastructure for Technology
Denton ISD Technology Plan
The Denton ISD Technology Plan (PDF Format)
Administration, teachers, and students will
◦Integrate technology into the curriculum
◦Improve instructional accountability
◦Be provided the resources necessary to meet the needs of a fast-growing district
Goal 1: Teaching & Learning
Strategies
◦Increase technology staff at campus level
◦Teachers implement technology through online curriculum
◦Develop and implement a Curriculum Technology Integration Team to align the Technology TEKS with curriculum
Goal 1: Teaching & Learning
Teachers and staff will attain and possess the necessary skills, through professional development
◦To integrate technology
◦To help motivate students
◦To prepare them to enter a competitive society.
Goal 2: Educator Preparation &Development
Strategies
◦Integrate technology into teacher staff development
◦Identify technology leaders on campus to mentor
◦Offer opportunities for professionals to network with peers and colleagues
Goal 2: Educator Preparation &Development
Denton ISD will provide appropriate access to information and resources for parents and other stakeholders to promote an environment of open communication.
Goal 3: Leadership, Administration &
Instructional Support
Strategies
◦ Provide parents & community information via Internet
◦ Increase cooperation between city, university, and Denton ISD school libraries
Goal 3: Leadership, Administration &
Instructional Support
The district will provide adequate technology infrastructure to meet the needs of our students, teachers, and administration.
Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology
Strategies
◦ Provide sufficient equipment for growing population
◦ Standardize curriculum and PC software
◦ Increase storage capacity for students and staff requiring more media access
◦ Provide connectivity for intra- and inter-campus communications
◦ Develop district-wide disaster recovery system
Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology
Denton ISD must have a Technology plan in place to take advantage of the “E-Rate” program
◦ For more information about “E-Rate” click the following link: Universal Service Fund
Denton ISD’s Technology Plan calls for 21st Century learning environment
◦ Transforming teaching & learning methods
◦ Integrating more collaboration & communication via technology
◦ Stronger infrastructure to provide resources & connectivity
Conclusion
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