DISTRICT PROFILE
ESC Region: 13
City, State Zip: GIDDINGS, TX 789420389
Phone: (979) 542-2854
Fax: (979) 542-9264

Number of Campuses: 4
Total Student Enrollment: 1875
District Size: 1,600 - 2,999
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 51.37%

Technology Expenditures: $2,445,979.00
- Teaching and Learning Budget: $513,640.00
- Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $139,152.00
- Leadership, Administration and Support Budget: $6,000.00
- Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $1,787,187.00

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil: $1,304.52
Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 4
Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 143
Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio: 3 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio: 1 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 4
Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 100.00 %

PLAN INTRODUCTION
Plan Last Edited: 11/25/2008

Technology Planning Committee:
Michael Kuhrt, Superintendent
Dr. Jean Bahney, Assistant Superintendent
Jeff Dock, Executive Director of Operations
Angele Fitzhenry, Director of Technology
Sharon Buck, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Kelly Noack, Technology Support
Andy Masek, Giddings High School Principal
Shane Holman, Giddings Middle School Principal
Chris Gersch, Giddings Intermediate Principal
Charlotte Penn, Giddings Elementary Principal
LaNell Lindell, Director of Giddings Special Services Coop
Virginia Appleman, High School Teacher
L'Anna Dock, High School Teacher
Chris Hick, High School Teacher
Dennis Carl, High School Teacher
Erin Marburger, Middle School Teacher
Annette Malinak, Middle School Teacher
John Booth, Middle School Teacher
Shannon Hennigan, Intermediate Teacher
Dana Peschke, Intermediate Teacher
Diane Wied, Intermediate Teacher
Mary Beth Shelton, Intermediate Teacher
Cindy Booth, Elementary Teacher
Megan Dowell, Elementary Teacher
Jan Christensen, Elementary Teacher
LaNell French, Elementary Librarian
Deidre Harry, Technology Elementary School
Pamela Hutchinson, Community Librarian/Parent
Pshaun Jordan, Community Representative/Parent
Dr. Timothy Edwards, Community Representative
Joyce Bise, Community Representative
Laurie Jurk, District Improvement Committee - Parent

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The vision for technology in the Giddings Independent School District provides a framework that supports new models of teaching and learning. It is designed to increase technology literacy across the district to improve student academic achievement. The plan is an integral part of the District’s vision for learning in promoting student performance at the highest levels by ensuring that all students become technologically literate by the end of the eighth grade and by effectively integrating technology into ongoing staff development and instruction. The goals and objectives specified in the plan create a framework for how technology will be used to:

· provide and support a challenging curriculum and instructional program
· provide and support new models for teaching and learning
. provide and support meaningful professional experiences for all staff
· support organizational and administrative structures that are consistent with our vision of learning
· support the district/campus accountability and assessment system
· support positive home-school-community collaborations

While the district has a requirement for each teacher to pass a computer literacy test, all of our teachers still have not reached the stated goals as defined by the Texas STaR chart and the SBEC technology applications standards for all teachers. Approximately 93% of our teachers have reached a degree of proficiency in the use of technology, but only a few are able to integrate the technology into their core curriculum and teaching. This plan seeks to continuously assess teacher proficiency in this area and will allow teachers to develop a personal growth plan to help them achieve the skills necessary for them to use technology to support their instruction and teaching responsibilities.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Assessment Process: A comprehensive needs assessment was undertaken prior to the development of this plan. Data was collected from focus-group input; staff development needs surveys, interviews, equipment and software inventories, and the Texas STaR Charts completed by each campus. The information gathered served as the foundation for assessing needs and developing district goals for the next three years. Emerging themes include need for a higher student access to multimedia computers, integration of technology applications TEKS, patterns of student use, professional development experiences with support to integrate all aspects of technology into instruction, technology vision and planning, technical support, instructional technology staff, and effective use of the technology budget.

Existing Conditions:
Existing conditions
Giddings ISD has made significant progress since the last technology plan submission. There has been a complete reconfiguration of the network infrastructure that has moved the district from a flat network to a segmented network. New CAT 6 cabling has replaced the existing cabling. New routers and switches have been deployed at all campuses and support facilities. Network traffic has been routed to allow for streamlined connectivity. A reliable and secure wireless network has been deployed, which allows for complete coverage throughout the district. In addition to the network infrastructure, there have been 200 new PCS deployed to replace existing older PCs. There have been eleven portable computer labs deployed throughout the district which allows student computer access in locations where hardwired computers are not available. These also provide additional access when the current computer labs are occupied. Giddings ISD has also implemented a new VoIP phone system. The new system is available in all offices, workroom, and classrooms. The district is moving towards a complete solution for a more robust and more secure network, as well as a complete solution for internet traffic monitoring, email archiving, and spam/spyware prevention.
District-Wide
- Direct connection to Internet via three leased T1 lines. Network redundancy has been built in to allow for continued connectivity in the event the wireless connection from the North to South side of town is interrupted.
- -VoIP telephone system is in place to allow for communication from every office and classroom. Staff members are able to dial direct extensions and transfer calls anywhere within the district. Staff members are able to use basic and long distance services from the offices and classrooms. The VoIP system also provides a voicemail for each staff member. The new system allows for addition of phones, additional phone extensions, as well as growth for additional dedicated numbers.
- -District Web Page in operation. New webpage is currently operating with School Fusion. School Fusion provides a standard district/campus webpage, and allows for teacher class management functions. Students as well as parents will access class specific information. Each campus webpage will be maintained by campus personnel.
- -Software package in place for data management
- -Distance Learning/video conferencing available for students and staff.
- Classrooms of Today configured with Smartboards, student response systems, airline tablets, projectors, and laptops.
Giddings High School
- Direct connection to the Internet via leased T1 lines for all classrooms and offices
-Dedicated file server for network functions
-196 student workstations connected to Internet
-3 Mobile Labs (30 each) with wireless capability
-6 labs with combined total of 140 workstations plus mini library lab (12)
-4 Classrooms of Today with Smartboard, student response system, ceiling mounted projector, Airline tablet and laptop.
-Standalone Projectors available for checkout
-Distance Learning lab available for students and staff
- 1:1 teacher to workstation ratio
- VoIP system

Giddings Middle School
- Direct connection to the Internet via leased T1 line for all classrooms and offices
- Dedicated file server for network functions
- 139 student workstations connected to Internet
- 3 Mobile Labs (24/24/30) with wireless capability
- 2 labs with combined total of 48 workstations
- 4 Classrooms of Today with Smartboard, student response system, ceiling mounted projector, an Airline tablet and laptop.
- Standalone Projectors available for checkout
- VoIP system
- 1:1 teacher to workstation

Giddings Intermediate School
- Direct connection to the Internet via leased T1 line for all classrooms and offices
- Dedicated file server for network functions
- 3 Mobile Labs (24/24/30) with wireless capability
- 145 student workstations connected to Internet
- 2 labs with combined total of 40 workstations
- 4 Classrooms of Today with Smartboard, student response system, ceiling mounted projector, and -Airline tablet and laptop.
- Standalone Projector available for checkout
- VoIP system
- 1:1 teacher to workstation ratio

Giddings Elementary
- Direct connection to the Internet via leased T1 line for all classrooms and offices
- Dedicated file server for network functions
- 80 student workstations connected to Internet
- 3 Mobile Labs (15/15/15) with wireless capability
- 2 labs with 35 workstations
- 3 Classrooms of Today with Smartboard, student response system, ceiling mounted projector, an Airline tablet and laptop.
- Standalone Projector available for checkout
- VoIP system
- 1:1 teacher to workstation ratio

GISD has approximately 800 computers for student and staff use. GISD has achieved a 3:1 student to workstation ratio. The 1:1 teacher to workstation ratio has been maintained. New PCs we deployed to replace all teacher workstations district wide.

Technology Needs:
The District Technology Committee and various focus groups have identified the following technology needs:

1. The district shall maintain a reliable infrastructure to support the current and projected technical and instructional needs of teachers and students.
2. The district shall continue to provide increased access to multimedia computers for each teacher and student.
3. The district shall ensure the implementation of Technology Application TEKS in grades K-8 as required by the state.
5. The district shall provide professional development opportunities for teachers and staff at varied levels of technology use and for the integration of technology into instruction.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES

Goal 1: Increase student academic performance through the integration of technology in teaching and learning.

Objective 1.1: Instructional staff will use application software to make instructional decisions.
Budget for this objective: $225,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 04a 07

Strategy 1.1.1: Instructional staff will include Technology TEKS in the district curriculum and lesson plans.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: August 2009 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals Teachers
Evidence: Lesson plans Curriculum Documents with Technology Application TEKS reference
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, LAS01, LAS02, LAS10, TL01, TL03, TL05, TL06, TL07

Strategy 1.1.2: Include instructional technology coordinator in curriculum development.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: September 2009 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Instructional Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Curriculum with embedded technology
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS10, LAS12, TL05, TL14

Strategy 1.1.3: Provide staff support to campuses for instructional technology use.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Principals
Evidence: Job Description & Employment Records
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP09, LAS10, LAS12, TL16

Strategy 1.1.4: Evaluate the overall district effort to integrate technology in the curriculum by completing a yearly STaR Chart.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: September 2009 - December 2009 September 2010 - December 2010 September 2011 - December 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Teachers
Evidence: Completed STaR Charts
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS03

Strategy 1.1.5: Seek technology funding from state, federal and/or private grant sources.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 -June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology Principals Teachers
Evidence: Grant applications
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, LAS04

Strategy 1.1.6: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources .
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superontendent Principals Instructional Technology Specialist
Evidence: Classroom websites and online resources.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I05, TL06, TL09

Strategy 1.1.7: Increase student achievement (number and quality of student products in project-based lessons through use of multimedia capabilities and use of productivity tools.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Classroom teachers
Evidence: Student products, including photos, models and multi-media displays.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL16

Strategy 1.1.8: Support students in using Technology Application TEKS, Technology Application adopted instructional materials and Technology Application High School Courses to create instructional projects.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: June 2009 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers Students Principals
Evidence: Student products
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL06, TL08, TL09

Objective 1.2: Provide online access to curriculum resources for students and staff.
Budget for this objective: $106,870.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03

Strategy 1.2.1: Provide online library resources for students and staff.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2009 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Principals Librarians
Evidence: Usage files of library resources Online resources
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I05, TL10, TL11

Strategy 1.2.2: Maintain computerized campus library services, including online public access catalog, Internet access, online reference databases and automated checkout.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Principals
Evidence: Online databases Online public access catalog
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL10, TL11

Strategy 1.2.3: Continue use of instructional practices and software that address acceptable usage issues, including copyright and plagiarism.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2009 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Teachers
Evidence: Lesson Plans (WAGS)
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL14

Objective 1.3: Provide online learning opportunities for students, staff, and community.
Budget for this objective: $30,690.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 08

Strategy 1.3.1: Participate in online learning opportunities.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals
Evidence: List of Participants List of Offerings and Courses Instructional Support Programs
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, I03, I08, LAS15, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13, TL15

Strategy 1.3.2: Participate in regional distance learning cooperatives.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Director of Community Education
Evidence: List of registered participants List of courses/offerings Collaborative Agreements
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.3.3: Evaluate and enhance effectiveness of distance learning programs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: May 2009 May 2010 May 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Secondary Principals
Evidence: Evaluation Document Courses and Offerings
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, LAS02, LAS15, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.3.4: Determine and offer technology and distance learning courses based on student needs and community survey.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: December 2009 December 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Secondary Principals Secondary Counselors
Evidence: Survey document and results Course offerings
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS05, LAS15, TL01, TL02, TL13

Strategy 1.3.5: Promote distance learning offerings and place course information online
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: May 2009 May 2010 May 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Secondary Principals
Evidence: Handbook, GISD website, District newsletter
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, I02, I03, LAS13, LAS15, TL13

Objective 1.4: Ensure all students meet and master the Technology Application TEKS and meet state technology requirements per NCLB.
Budget for this objective: $97,980.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04b

Strategy 1.4.1: Design updated student assessments to measure technology skills.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: July 2009 - December 2009
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals Teachers Technology Specialists
Evidence: Benchmark documents Student Product Curriculum Integration Documents
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL04

Strategy 1.4.2: Offer technology application courses to meet the curriculum and graduation requirements specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2008-May 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent High School Principal Teachers
Evidence: Course offering schedule
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL02

Strategy 1.4.3: Integrate proficiency levels for students using productivity software into the curriculum.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - December 2009
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals Teachers
Evidence: District curriculum with embedded technology
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL08, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.4.4: Ensure all 8th graders meet and master the Technology Application TEKS and meet state technology requirements.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: May 2009 May 2010 May 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent, Middle School Principal, Intermediate Principal, Elementary Principal
Evidence: Student Proficiency Records
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL03, TL05, TL06

Strategy 1.4.5: Integrate technology into all core areas providing specific support in technology skills specific to different content areas to reflect updated TEKs and EOC exams.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2009 - May 2010 August 2010 - May 2011 August 2011 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals Teachers
Evidence: Student checklists Student class products
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, TL05, TL08

Strategy 1.4.6: Provide for differentiated instruction through the use of data, professional development and instructional strategies.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: August 2009 - May 2010 August 2010 - May 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Instructional Technology Coordinator Teachers
Evidence: Lesson Plans (WAGS) Student Products Professional Development Attendance Data
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I05, TL09

Strategy 1.4.7: Provide assistive technology to students as written in their IEPs; provide professional development for teachers related to assistive technology
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Principals Special Education Teachers Assistant Superintendent
Evidence: IEP Implementation Professional Development Records
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08, TL07, TL13

Objective 1.5: Provide assessments that support the integration of instruction and technology.
Budget for this objective: $18,750.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 03 04a 07 11

Strategy 1.5.1: Provide online and electronic assessments that measure student knowledge and skills.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2009 - May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Instructional Technology Coordinator Teachers
Evidence: Student Online Assessments
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL12

Goal 2: Provide professional staff development focusing on curricular integration of technology.

Objective 2.1: Develop and implement a technology staff development plan.
Budget for this objective: $43,950.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 04b 07

Strategy 2.1.1: Include technology in the district’s staff development plan and budget that supports Master Technology teacher, includes statewide technology professional development, meets district goals.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - July 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals Librarians
Evidence: District Staff Development Plan Budget Staff Development Plan Attendance at statewide technology professional development
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP06, EP07, LAS06

Strategy 2.1.2: Provide opportunity/access for teachers and principals to complete the STaR Chart in a timely manner.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: August - November 2009, August - November 2010, August - November 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Instructional Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Completion of STaR Chart
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS03

Strategy 2.1.3: Pursue grant funds for teacher training.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Principals
Evidence: Applications submitted
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP08

Objective 2.2: All instructional staff will participate in technology training to improve technology competency.
Budget for this objective: $95,202.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04b

Strategy 2.2.1: Align district technology proficiency expectations (appraisal) with the SBEC Technology Applications Educator Standards I - V and NEC/ISTE standards
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: September 2009 - February 2010
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Standards cross-referenced to teacher appraisal instrument, District Technolgoy proficiencies cross-referenced to SBEC standards
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP04, LAS12

Strategy 2.2.2: Provide personnel to ensure face-to-face support technology for integration into instruction.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Technology Coordinator Log Teacher Surveys Principal Interviews
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP09, LAS03, TL16

Strategy 2.2.3: Provide professional development to facilitate monitoring student achievement via technology and instructional programs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2009 - August 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals
Evidence: Professional Development Attendance Records Data collected via technology Student Product
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, LAS08, LAS15, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08

Strategy 2.2.4: Provide staff development to help instructional staff to integrate technology into their teaching and student learning.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009-June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Principals Instructional Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Training Sign-in Sheet Lesson Plan (WAG) Documents reflecting new strategies Walk-Through Data Student Products
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, LAS08, LAS15, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08

Strategy 2.2.5: Model the use of technology in professional development sessions and staff meetings as appropriate, including appropriate use of technology.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals Directors
Evidence: Professional Development Records Portable equipment to use in professional development
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, TL06, TL08, TL15, TL16

Goal 3: Maintain a technology infrastructure which meets current and projected needs

Objective 3.1: Provide trained technical staff to keep infrastructure working smoothly.
Budget for this objective: $299,037.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04b 06 12

Strategy 3.1.1: The district will employ sufficient technology support and network personnel to maintain a reliable network and computer system.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Employment of Staff Productivity Records of Staff
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01

Strategy 3.1.2: Provide training and cross training opportunities for technical staff, IT staff, network administrators.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Staff Development Calendar Skills in Operation Sin In Sheets
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

Objective 3.2: Provide and maintain hardware that meets current industry standards.
Budget for this objective: $691,200.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04b 05 06 11 12

Strategy 3.2.1: Maintain a district technology inventory that meets industry standards.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Updated inventory on file P.O. for new purchases
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I07

Strategy 3.2.2: Maintain computers on each campus with instructional software.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology Principals
Evidence: Computers accessible to all classrooms at a ratio of 3:1 students to computer Software to meet district instructional targets
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I07, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS15

Strategy 3.2.3: Annually update district standard lab software, accessibility and systems.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: May 2010 May 2011 May 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Software Update Log System Update Log Accessibility Survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I07, I09

Strategy 3.2.4: Provide a continually updated district wide network to support instructional technology needs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: LAN/WAN service agreements Network equipment No "down time"
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I07, I08

Strategy 3.2.5: Maintain both a 1:1 educator to multimedia workstation ratio and a 3:1 students to multimedia workstation ratio.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Multimedia computer assigned to each teacher Multimedia computer assigned to each administrator Student Access to Computers - Student Survey and Teacher Survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I04, I07, I09, LAS02, LAS15

Strategy 3.2.6: Annually review and update maintenance agreements of existing equipment.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Maintenance agreements
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01

Objective 3.3: Provide network content filtering and monitoring.
Budget for this objective: $117,620.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 05 06

Strategy 3.3.1: Provide content filtering to reduce access to inappropriate websites.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Network logs
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL14

Strategy 3.3.2: Provide monitoring tools to monitor network traffic.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: No interruptions of priority services
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I08, TL10, TL16

Objective 3.4: Provide hardware and software that will efficiently and reliably support client machines and networks.
Budget for this objective: $218,850.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 05 06 12

Strategy 3.4.1: Provide on all machines security software on all computers.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Network log Software installed
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01

Strategy 3.4.2: Maintain equipment and software for management programs
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology Principals
Evidence: Repair requests, Task completion logs
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I09

Strategy 3.4.3: Maintain district adopted software list.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Director of Technology Instructional Technology Coordinator Principals Instructional Technology Specialist
Evidence: Software List - Updated at least annually
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I09

Objective 3.5: Evaluate systems to secure district data.
Budget for this objective: $51,400.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 05 06

Strategy 3.5.1: Create and maintain a disaster recovery plan.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Written disaster recovery plan
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS14

Strategy 3.5.2: Develop and implement a security plan of district network operations.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Written security plan
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02

Strategy 3.5.3: Annually audit the security of the network.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Audit log
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I07

Objective 3.6: Telecommunications
Budget for this objective: $138,750.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 05 06

Strategy 3.6.1: Maintain an internal and external telecommunications system.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Purchase Orders Increased productivity
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I06

Strategy 3.6.2: Maintain sufficient Internet access to accommodate instructional needs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009-June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Network logs indicating use of network versus maximum use
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01

Strategy 3.6.3: Review and update Internet service provider agreement annually
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 July 2010 July 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Comparison data
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06

Strategy 3.6.4: Regularly upgrade Internet safety plan as addressed in CIPA of NCLB.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 July 2010 July 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Technology Director Technology Specialists
Evidence: GISD Safety Plan GISD Safety Plan Updates
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I06, I08

Strategy 3.6.5: Provide cellular telephone service for critical district personnel to ensure constant communication for all district stakeholders.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Cellular Phones Billing Information
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, TL14

Objective 3.7: Upgrade and periphery resources.
Budget for this objective: $73,065.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 05 12

Strategy 3.7.1: Establish and maintain printing capabilities for staff.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Printers Operational Employee Survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01

Strategy 3.7.2: Establish and maintain the project capabilities for interactive whiteboard in classrooms.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Assistant Superintendent Director of Technology
Evidence: Interactive Whiteboard - Use Teacher and Student Classroom Interaction
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I09

Objective 3.8: Provide continually updated district wide network.
Budget for this objective: $197,265.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 05

Strategy 3.8.1: Do a comprehensive network/infrastructure audit annually.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: December 2009 December 2010 December 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Annual Review Documents
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01

Strategy 3.8.2: Maintain a replacement cycle for all network hardware and internal connections.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - July 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Written Replacement Cycle Budgeted Supporting Information Financial Records
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I07

Goal 4: Administrative Services will maintain support of curriculum and assessment.

Objective 4.1: Annually updated district technology plan based on data collected during the year.
Budget for this objective: $6,000.00
LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04a 11

Strategy 4.1.1: Integrate technology within all campus and district committees discussing, infrastructure, equipment, and software.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Principals
Evidence: Campus Improvement Plan District Improvement Plan Curriculum and Instructional Plan Staff Development Plan District Budget Technology Plan
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04, LAS05, LAS06, LAS07, LAS08

Strategy 4.1.2: Provide technology plan updates and adjust technology integration timelines and budget.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Principals
Evidence: Technology Committee Attendance sheets Campus plans/District Plans Technology Plan Budget
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04, LAS05, LAS06, LAS07, LAS08, LAS14, LAS15

Goal 5: The district will collaborate and communicate with the community and parents.

Objective 5.1: Assess the technology needs of the community.
Budget for this objective: $5,100.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 09

Strategy 5.1.1: Survey the community to determine community needs and offering for students and technology related employment.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: May 2009, May 2010, May 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent
Evidence: Survey Results
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, I02, I03, LAS07, LAS13

Strategy 5.1.2: Survey local businesses and public entities to determine what technology is available in the community to support student learning.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: May 2009, May 2010, May 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Survey Results
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, I01, I02, I03, LAS07, LAS13, TL13

Objective 5.2: The district will inform and communicate with parents and community via Internet and other technology applications.
Budget for this objective: $16,950.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 02 09 10

Strategy 5.2.1: Provide information and opportunities for community and parent access to information on use of the Internet, email, parental access to student information and community access to district information.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009-June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Information Packets Online Tutorials Use of Website Information
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13, TL15

Strategy 5.2.2: Maintain district web site with up-to-date information for parents and community.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009-June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology
Evidence: Updated websites Website Access Data
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08, LAS09

Objective 5.3: The district will acquire additional technology resources from the community.
Budget for this objective: $3,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 12

Strategy 5.3.1: Solicit community partnerships to provide additional technology resources.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: July 2009-June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Assistant Superintendent Principals
Evidence: Donation to school district Documents for shared resources
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, LAS07, LAS13, TL15

Strategy 5.3.2: Adhere to district policy on equipment donations.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009-June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Executive Director of Operations
Evidence: Board Minutes Inventory
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02

Objective 5.4: The community will be informed of technology issues.
Budget for this objective: $9,300.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 02 03 09

Strategy 5.4.1: Communicate information through newsletters, handbooks, district calendars, and websites.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: July 2009-June 2011
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent Executive Director of Operations Director of Technology Principals
Evidence: Newsletters, Calendars, Handbooks Active Web Site
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13

Strategy 5.4.2: Incorporate information on the importance of learning and using technology into the community communications.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: July 2009 - June 2012
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Principals
Evidence: District Newsletters Student Products Website Information District Improvement Committee Agenda
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I08, LAS07, LAS09, LAS10, LAS13

BUDGET
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $3,252.00

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Budget for year 2009
- Telecom cost: $166,660.00
- Telecom source: E-Rate $48,235
Local $118,425
- Materials cost: $230,400.00
- Materials source: Title I, A $39,650
Local $178,750
Technology Allotment - $12,000
- Equipment cost: $177,450.00
- Equipment source: Local $152,450
Technology Allotment $25,000
- Maintenance cost: $113,707.00
- Maintenance source: Local $129,679

- Staff development cost: $59,302.00
- Staff development source: Title II, D $3,252
Technology Allotment
$16,675
Title I, Part A -$43,375
- Miscellaneous cost: $66,825.00
- Miscellaneous source: Local $66,825
- Total: $814,344.00

Budget for year 2010
- Telecom cost: $166,660.00
- Telecom source: E-Rate $48,235
Local $118,425
- Materials cost: $230,400.00
- Materials source: Title I, A $39,650
Local $178,750
Technology Allotment - $12,000
- Equipment cost: $177,450.00
- Equipment source: Local $152,450
Technology Allotment $25,000
- Maintenance cost: $113,707.00
- Maintenance source: Local $129,679

- Staff development cost: $60,775.00
- Staff development source: Title II, D $4,725
Technology Allotment
$16,675
Title I, Part A $43,375
- Miscellaneous cost: $66,825.00
- Miscellaneous source: Local $66,825
- Total: 815,817.00

Budget for year 2011
- Telecom cost: $166,660.00
- Telecom source: E-Rate $48,235
Local $118,425
- Materials cost: $230,400.00
- Materials source: Title I, Part A $39,650
Local $178,750
Technology Allotment - $12,000
- Equipment cost: $177,450.00
- Equipment source: Local $152,450
Technology Allotment $25,000
- Maintenance cost: $113,708.00
- Maintenance source: Local $129,679
- Staff development cost: $60,775.00
- Staff development source: Title II, Part D -$4,725
Technology Allotment $16,675
Title I, Part A $43,375
- Miscellaneous cost: $66,825.00
- Miscellaneous source: Local $66,825
- Total: 815,818.00

EVALUATION
Evaluation Process:
Giddings ISD will use the process stated below for evaluation to monitor and document progress on the implementation of the technology plan. The plan will be integrated in the district and campus improvement plans with annual reviews by the district improvement committee, the district technology committee, and the administrative team. The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for reviewing and presenting the plan to the various committees/groups for evaluation, refining, and redirecting. This will be done with the assistance of the Executive Director of Operations,Director of Technology, Technology Coordinator, the Instructional Technology Coordinator, and the Principals. The evaluation process will reflect the extent to which the goals, objectives, and strategies in the plan have been implemented, the effectiveness of the activities, and the impact of those activities on the participants. Data collection will be use surveys, focus group interviews, classroom observations, and artifact (student work) analysis. The Texas STaR Chart results for each campus will be a primary method used to measure progress toward meeting the technology plan goals. Both formative and summative evaluations will be used and reported with the following questions as a guide:

· How is technology integration into teaching and learning increasing across the district?
· In what ways are teachers using technology that match district goals for technology and use it to enhance instruction and learning?
· What is the impact of staff development on the integration of technology into the teaching and learning environment?
· How have students been impacted by technology integration?
· Have we adequately allocated district technology resources?
· How effective is our needs assessment?

Evaluation Method:
The following data collection surveys will be used to gather data in the evaluation process:

"Down" Time of the Network
STaR Charts
Teacher Lesson Plans (WAGs)
District Curriculum Documents
Essential Proficiency Checklist
Staff Development Calendar and Participation Records
Hardware and Software Inventories
Technical Support Documents
Number and types of distance learning sessions
Number and types of parent/community learning experiences
Technology budget expenditure reports

All staff will complete the required district assessments and work toward reaching technological proficiency. Staff development opportunities in differentiating instruction through technology integration will be offered and principals will monitor implementation of strategies by teachers. The district’s Technology Committee will meet a minimum of two times a year for review of the plan and to offer recommendations.
APPENDIX
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