PREPARING STUDENTS,

TEACHERS AND THE

COMMUNITY FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY.

3/29/2009 Long-Range Technology Plan

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Preparing Students, Teachers and the Community for the 21st
Century.
LONG-RANGE TECHNOLOGY PLAN

VISION:
For students:
Provide the technological environment to enhance students’ academic performance as well as an
engaging instruction and real life experience.
Endow students with valuable instruction, state of the art technology and support for the
preparation of becoming productive citizens in an evolving and competitive global economy.
For parents
Provide the platform for participation and cooperation for the enhancement and support of the
students’ academic and technological development; as well as access to learning opportunities
with technology.
Maintain constant communication of students’ academic performance as well as discipline and
attendance.
For educators
Provide educators with the state of the art technology for the enrichment of curriculum and
instruction.
Ensure educators that they will be equipped with the necessary hardware, software tools,
resources and unconditional technology support.
Prepare educators with the necessary technology training, workshops and professional
development sessions throughout the academic school year.
For the community and school board members
Provide a competent and professional utilization of all monetary and human resources.
Undertake complete participation and cooperation in educational evaluations processes.

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ASSESSMENT
Through the use of the instrumental measuring tools such as the STaR Chart, districts and state
are able to determine the development and progress of the educational technology goals. For
Rivera High School, many goals have been accomplished, some are in the process, but others
have not. In order to implement a technology development plan, challenges need to be
recognized and addressed. The STaR Chart 2008-2009 presented many areas where
improvements were demonstrated. For starters, Rivera High School targeted the Technology
applications in TEKS Implementation as well as the Internet Access/Connectivity in the
infrastructure for Technology section; due to a state of the art of technology network technology
infrastructure and 30 count internet drops per classroom, wireless on campus and field, with
three servers for data management. Rivera High School exhibited advance technology in
capabilities of educators as well as levels of understanding and use of patterns. In addition,
advance technology was scored in leadership and support of on-line learning. In reviewing the
existing chart for Rivera High School, evidently there were several key points to identify and
develop new goals.

Goals
For our campus, it is important to cultivate a positive collaboration between teacher, students,
parents and administration to assist in the academic enhancement and maximize the potential of
every student at Rivera High School.

Teaching and Learning: Rivera High School needs to provide teachers’ with web-base learning
activities as well as the necessary software for students’ skills to be reinforcement. Major
problem areas include the lack of on-line learning as well as the patterns of technology usage in
the classroom.

Goal 1: To incorporate Internet access in all instructional areas for all students to improve their
academic success.

Goal 2: To provide a technologically integrated academic instruction for every student so that
they may be successful in acquiring academic knowledge.

Educator Preparation and Development: Rivera High School needs to entirely incorporate
technology in their professional development to provide the necessary knowledge for the mastery
of techniques as well as access to online trainings.

Goal 3: To support faculty with collaborative and interactive training session indispensable to
guarantee mastery in technology procedures.

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Goal 4: To provide online trainings and conferences that model the most current forms of
technology.

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support: Rivera High School needs to coordinate
the incorporation and cooperation of administrator’s functions and decision making to fully
integrate technology in the campus and needs to share campus technology plans with its faculty.

Goal 5: To communicate and expand campus technology plan with faculty members.

Goal 6: To implement full-time personnel for technical support.

Infrastructure for Technology: The only setback Rivera High School demonstrated in the STaR
Chart was in Infrastructure for Technology under the technical support section. Rivera High
School needs to provide every student and teacher with the necessary hardware for academic
success as well as a strong and continuous technical support.

Goal 7: To increase the amount of hardware for student usage to a 1:1 ratio

Planning
Focus Area: Teaching and Learning Goal #1 & 2:
Estimated Amount: $ 25, 000.00

Action Time Party Responsible Evaluation Other notes

To increase the number of Campus

students in the participation and Administrators
May 2009 Lesson Plan
utilization of internet activities IT Administrator
July 2012 Documentation
(virtual field trips, interactive Technology Support
Walk Through
assignments, collaborative Teachers
PDAs
projects). MTT

Library Personnel
MTT
Teachers
The integration of Internet as an May 2009 Library and resource
Technology Support
instructional resource for teachers July 2012 lab summary of use
Teachers
and students.
Resource Lab
Personnel

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Focus Area: Educator Preparation and Development Goal #3 & 4:
Estimated Amount: $22,500.00

Action Time Party responsible Evaluation Other notes

To increase training sessions for

IT Administrator Professional
teachers, administrators, and
May 2009 Lead Teachers development
paraprofessionals in basic
July 2012 Department Head evaluations
computer and technology related.
TST Online Registration

To develop a proficient training

web page and notify campus
administrators, faculty, staff and IT Administrator Log-In Records
community of technology training May 2009 Lead Teachers Evaluation
sessions and seminar as well as July 2012 Department Head License/certificates
website evaluations for user TST
feedback.

Focus Area: Leader, Administration, Instructional Support Goal #5 & 6 :

Estimated Amount: $22,300.00

Action Time Party responsible Evaluation Other notes

To provide each new and

existing teachers, with an
Online registration
orientation of the district’s IT Administrator
Onsite Log-In
Instructional Technology May 2009 Lead Teacher
Professional
program, biannually. July 2012 Department Head
Development
Professional Development
Evaluations

To provide and maintain a full TST Technology

IT Administrator
time Technology Support Support Log
May 2009 TST
Teacher (TST) to support, TST Evaluations
July 2012 Office of Personnel
maintain and manage Human Resource
technology setbacks. Records

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Focus Area: Infrastructure for Technology Goal #7: Estimated Amount: $40,200.00

Action Time Party responsible Evaluation Other notes

Provide a student to computer
ratio of 1:1.
IT Administrator
Campus Inventory
May 2009 Campus Administrator
July 2012 TST
Inventory Administrator

Total estimated amount for Long-Range Technology Plan is approximately $110,000.00 per
year.

Implementation
Essentially, the realization of the Long-Range Technology Plan depends on the thorough and
consistent participation and collaboration of administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents.
Various actions must be taken such as implementation, appraisal and evaluation of the efficiency
and effectiveness of the long-range technology plan by each member.

In order to integrate the Internet as an instructional resource for teachers and students and increase
the number of students in the participation and utilization of internet actives initial
responsibilities must be assigned. Prior to implementation of Long-Range Technology plan,
Campus Administrator, IT Administrator, TST, MTT/Library Personnel must recognize students’
technology competencies. The parties mentioned above must regularly meet to communicate
and analyze objectives developed.

A. Campus Administrator will meet with:

1. IT Administrator
2. TST
3. MTT/Library Personnel

Consecutively, the Instructional Administrator, Lead Teachers, TST and Department Heads will
begin by distinguishing faculty’s competencies in the integration of technology in instruction and
will gather information on instruction and administration of educational tools (hardware,
software, and website) to be obtained as well as the development of evaluation for staff
feedback.

B. IT Administration will meet with:

1. Lead Teachers
2. TST

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 3. Department Heads

Furthermore, the Instructional Administrator, Lead Teachers, Department Head and Professional
Development Department will ensure every existing and new hired teacher will be provided with
the district’s Instructional Technology program in August and January during staff development or
in-service days. In addition, the IT Administrator along with Office of Personnel employ and appoint
a full time TST specifically to manage, maintain, and support all the utilization of technology
resources of the campus.

C. IT Administrator will meet with:

1. Lead Teachers
2. Department Head
3. Professional Development Department

Instructional and Campus Administrators, TST, Inventory Administrator will initiate an up-to-date
hardware and software needs improvement plan, which will include a ratio of one computer per
student objective. Initially a budget must be developed in order to purchase all the necessary
hardware and software and provide the necessary manpower.

D. Campus Administrator will meet with:

1. IT Administrator
2. TST
3. Inventory Administrator

The implementation and progress of the Long-Range Technology Plan will entire depend on the
effective communication, collaboration, and responsibilities of all parties involved. Revision and
constant update will assist in the evaluation progress as well as the effectiveness of the Long-
Range Technology Plan. Each individuals input, suggestions, and support will tremendously
influence the outcome of the Long-Range Technology Plan. Most importantly, all findings will
be posted on BISD’s website for parent, teacher, student, administrator and staff access.

Evaluation
The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if the Long Range Technology Plan reflected the
goals established. The Texas STaR Chart allows the district to monitor each of these
components. The Texas STaR Chart will be analyzed thoroughly by various departments,
including the Instructional Technology Department, in order to determine targeted areas as well
as early technology areas of improvement. In addition, the Texas STaR Chart will assist in the
development of goals and key areas for future technology plans. However, other
recommendations may be applicable for the evaluation of the long range technology plan.
Initially, the development of a technology committee by campus administrators, consisting of
teachers, administrators, and technology personnel will meet to determine and develop new

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strategies. The technology committee’s responsibilities include the review of the result of the
Texas STaR Chart and determine key areas of improvement for a new long range technology
plan. The new plan can be posted in the district’s website and may be reviewed by faculty and
the community to allow suggestions and revisions. In conjunction with administration, the
technology committee will assist and formulate a final formal review. Essentially, either
evaluation process must maintain open communication with campuses, departments, and
administration to determine a financial plan as well as any developing concerns regarding
technology. In addition, each campus should have continuous support from administration as
well as continuous monitoring from Lead Teachers to persuade and influence the use of
technology by faculty for curriculum and instruction.

Other forms of evaluation include lesson plan documentation, PDAS evaluations, walk-through,
as well as library and resource lab summary of use to reveal growth in the use of internet in the
class room as an instructional and resource tool for students and teachers. In order to determine
if education and professional development was successful, teachers will acquire a license or a
certificate by performing an assessment at the end of the training. In addition, log-in records as
well as the evaluations of the trainings must be reviewed and reveal if in fact faculty did gain
knowledge through the trainings.

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Long-Range Technology Plan Addendum
Administrator: Dr. Arturo Puga

Mrs. A. Gonzalez,

As I read your Long-Range Technology Plan, I was very impressed with the content and the
organization of your diagrams. I am particularly amaze with the technological environment and
the enhancement of academic performance support that this plan provides for all students,
parents, faculty and staff. In addition, I strongly believe that the availability of the plan will
allow faculty and community to provide suggestions and adjustments which it an important part
of the plan’s future success. However, there were some concerns on your implementation plan.
Although you express emphasis on collaboration and communication of parties involved, how
are you going to ensure attendance and participation of all members?

However, if you would like specific suggestions or need additional information for your
supervisors and/or professors, please let me know and I will be please to provide my professional
views.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jose Arturo Puga

NOTES: Your Long Range Technology Plan is in your box

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 2008-09 STaR Chart Campus Report
Simon Rivera High School
KEY AREA SUMMARY

TEACHING AND LEARNING

1 Patterns of 2 3 Content 4 Technology 5 Student Mastery of 6 Online Learning

Classroom Frequency/Design Area Applications Technology Applications (TA)
Use of Instructional Connections (TA) TEKS TEKS
Setting Using Implementation
Digital Content (TAC Chapter
126)

2 3 3 4 3 2

EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT

1 Content of 2 Models of 3 4 Access to 5 Levels of Understanding 6 Professional
Professional Professional Capabilities Professional and Patterns of Use Development for
Development Development of Educators Development Online Learning

2 2 3 2 3 2

LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

1 Leadership 2 Planning 3 4 5 Budget 6 Leadership and
and Vision Instructional Communication Support for Online
Support and Learning
Collaboration

2 2 2 2 2 3

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY

1 Students 2 Internet Access 3 Other 4 Technical 5 Local Area Network Wide 6 Distance Learning
per Connectivity/Speed Classroom Support Area Network Capacity
Computer Technology

2 4 3 1 2 2

KEY AREA SUMMARY

Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaR Classification

I. Teaching and Learning 17 Advance Tech

II. Educator Preparation and Development 14 Developing Tech
III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support 13 Developing Tech
IV. Infrastructure for Technology 14 Developing Tech

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