DISTRICT PROFILE
ESC Region: 6
City, State Zip: DALLARDSVILLE, TX 773320188
Phone: (936) 563-1000
Fax: (936) 563-1010

Number of Campuses: 1
Total Student Enrollment: 476
District Size: Under 500
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 53.60%

Technology Expenditures: $177,785.00
- Teaching and Learning Budget: $31,000.00
- Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $5,000.00
- Administration and Support Services Budget: $11,845.00
- Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $129,940.00

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil: $373.50
Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 1
Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 35
Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio: 2 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: 1
Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 100.00 %

PLAN INTRODUCTION
Plan Last Edited: 02/28/2006

Technology Planning Committee:
Susan Crawford-Tech Coordinator/Teacher
Vonda Toler-CATE teacher
Ava Brown-Libarian
Charlotte Treadway-Teacher
Debbie Oliver-Elementary Teacher
Linda Kidd-Business Secretary
Zach Thigpen-student
Kenneth Graham-Superintendent
Sephanie Hendrix-teacher/counselor
Diannne Holbrook-principal
Jeff Ashen-student
Karen Heart-teacher

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Big Sandy Independent School District (BSISD) recognizes the increasing need to know more, how to access information, to communicate, and to understand. Utilizing technology in well balanced PreK-12 and community outreach programs, BSISD will provide students, faculty, and the community the opportunity to develop lifelong learning skills and marketable competencies.

It is the vision of BSISD to develop a greater sense of understanding and the skills required to access the global sources of knowledge. Integrating technology as a part of the curriculum, students, faculty and the community will have the opportunity to develop lifelong learning skills and use personally and professionally.

Because BSISD provides the majority of enrichment experiences that students have with the outside world, every student, regardless of economic background, should be immersed in technology experiences from around the world. With optimal computer access, students and teachers can experience a renewed enthusiasm for learning and for broadening their perspectives beyond geographical and economic limitations.

The Long Range Technology Plan is a working framework that Big Sandy plans to use to achieve its vision of technology for the district. It is reviewed once a year and changes are made as needs are addressed.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Assessment Process: The performance of students served by Big Sandy ISD is diminished because of the extreme geographical isolation and limited resources due to the size of our district. This isolation of the district, combined with the economics of the area, restricts student educational resources, staff development, and community growth. It is a 28 mile drive one way to the nearest library, found in Livingston. The nearest university libraries are more than an hour’s drive from the school.

To enhance the lives of these students we must first provide a quality education. It is difficult not only because of the geographical location but also the limited resources due to the size of the district. BSISD employs 36 teaching professionals in grades PreK-12. Having qualified and equipped personnel to meet the needs of our students is a challenge. As a result, teachers have multiple preparations with few resources to assist them. Due to our remote rural location we are unable to transport students to sites which would enhance their cultural and intellectual growth. We feel that the district has a challenge to deploy advanced technology in every classroom.

BSISD teachers, administration, and students need to be computer literate and familiar with all types of current emerging technologies. Staff members need to use technology as learning tools in all academic subject areas. Students need access to computer-based and technological learning to become productive in the future work place and global technological world.

Big Sandy ISD uses a comprehensive needs accessment using teacher/parent surveys, interviews, inventory, site Chart base decison making recomendations, and Texas STaR to address areas of need.

Existing Conditions:
Statement of Existing Conditions

Big Sandy ISD is made up of one campus. At the present time, we have Internet access in every classroom with at least two computers (and up to five) connected to the internet and the BSISD LAN.

BSISD enjoys the benefits of a fiber backbone WAN and 10/100 mbs switched LAN. We are members of the RESNet consortium and COMNet. RESNet is a consortium of eleven members consisting of local schools, county governments, and local hospitals. All RESNet members are connected via fiber optic WAN. COMNet is a consortium of most of the school districts in Region VI ESC. COMNet members are joined by a T-1 Line connected to ESC VI.

We have four computer labs and one mobile laptop lab. The High School lab consists of 23-3.6 GHz, 512 Meg RAM, Windows XP Pro workstations. These workstations are used to teach BCIS, Technology Applications, Keyboarding and available for student/faculty research. The second lab is located in the Middle school building and consists of 20 -2.8 Ghz, 1 Gig RAM Nobilis Windows XP workstations and are used to teach Web Mastering, Digital Graphic Animation, Desktop Publishing, Odyssey, Networking & Telecommunications and are available for student/faculty research.

The third lab is located in the Middle school building and consists of 12 2.8Ghz or better, 364 RAM or better, Windows XP Pro Premio workstations and 9-Pentium III, 128R RAM, windows 98 workstations and are used to teach Computer Applications, Life Skills, Keyboarding and are available for student/faculty research.

The fourth lab is located in the Elementary school building and consists of 20 Pent III, 364 RAM windows XP workstations and are used to teach computer applications and are available for student/faculty research.

The mobile laptop lab consists of 20 wireless HP notebook computers with PIII, 128 RAM, Windows 98, and a wireless unit. The mobile unit is stored in a self contained cart that is available for classroom use and may be moved to the needed location where the wireless unit may be plugged into the LAN port to provide online and network resources.

We have two Distance Learning consoles that consists of Large Screen TV monitor, a camera, VCR, and computer. One is used extensively for Distance Learning and Staff Development.

We have five projectors that interface with computers, one of which displays on a 12’ electric roll down projection screen.

We have 6 Palm Pilots. The Palm pilots are used to collect student performance data as teachers assess individual students using the TPRI as a benchmark. Once assessment is complete, various data analysis tools and teaching intervention strategies are used to improve student performance.

Technology Needs:
Items that were found needed: infastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES

Goal 1: Develop planning and policy procedures.

Objective 1.1: Establish need policies concerning the use and application of educational technology.
Budget for this objective: $0.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 06 08 09

Strategy 1.1.1: Allow the needs to drive the technology planning committee.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Faculty, Parents, Students, Community, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Periodic Needs Accessment Surveys by faculty/staff and Tech Planning Committee and Site Based Desicion Making Commitee
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, AS05, AS06, AS07, AS08, EP01, EP13, EP14, I01, I02, I04, I08

Strategy 1.1.2: Revise and edit long range plan for technology.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Tecnology Planning Committee
Evidence: Continually review and revise plan to meet ongoing needs.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, AS05, AS06, AS07, AS08, EP13, EP14, I01, I02, I04, I08

Strategy 1.1.3: Yearly, BSISD will complete the Texas STaR chart to access the districts technology and readiness.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals, Faculty, Technology Coordinator, Tech Planning Committee
Evidence: Texas Star Chart will be submitted
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, AS05, AS06, AS07, AS08, TL14, TL15

Strategy 1.1.4: Seek opportunities for faculty/staff/students and community members to take college/career courses
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Number of courses offered
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, AS05, AS06, AS07, AS08, EP13, EP14, I01, I02, I08, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL21

Goal 2: Provide high quality ongoing staff development and support.

Objective 2.1: A comprehensive staff development plan to provide effective use of technology.
Budget for this objective: $5,000.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04b 06 07 11

Strategy 2.1.1: Provide training to integrate age appropriate technology TEKS into the curriculum PreK-5.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals, Faculty, Tech Coordinator
Evidence: Percentage of staff attending Professional Development training.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I08, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL08, TL12, TL14

Strategy 2.1.2: Provide appropriate training to staff members on using a computer for District mandated grading program.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Percentage of Staff using District mandated grading programs
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, I06, I08, I10, I15

Strategy 2.1.3: Provide adequate training to faculty in the use of Renaissance program curriculum.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Percentage of Staff using Renaissance Products
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I08, I10, TL01, TL02, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL13, TL15, TL18, TL20

Strategy 2.1.4: Provide after school and inservice day training opportunities for staff to develop skills to meet minimum technology competencies.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administraiton, Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Tech training will be scheduled on at least one in-service day. Perrcentage of staff that master computer competency test.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, I01, I02, I03, I06, I07, I08, I13, TL03, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL14, TL15

Strategy 2.1.5: Provide support services to meet ongoing needs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Needs Assessment-Texas Star Chart
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14

Strategy 2.1.6: Identify funding sources to support a continous, high quality staff development program of professional development for all new technologies introduced.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals
Evidence: Staff development expenditures
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP13, I11, I12, TL07, TL08

Strategy 2.1.7: Provide professional development for TEKS into other curriculum areas
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals
Evidence: Number of faculty attending professional development training
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP13, I01, I04, I08, TL01, TL02, TL07, TL08, TL12

Strategy 2.1.8: Provide staff development for computer driven business software such as Peims, Rsccc, Library automation.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Staff
Evidence: Percentage of staff attending training.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, EP01, EP08, EP10, EP13, I01, I02, I03, I06, I07, I08, I10, I12, TL03, TL05, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL18

Strategy 2.1.9: Provide staff development for computer driven software such as AESIT and TPRI that assist staff in accessment of student achievment and at risk content areas.
State: Revised
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administrators, Campus Principals, Counselor, Technology Coordinator, and Staff
Evidence: Percent of staff attending training and capable of using AESIT and TPRI software.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP11, EP13, I01, I02, I06, I08, I10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL18

Goal 3: Provide all learners with with current appropriate technological resources and support.

Objective 3.1: Provide neccessary hardware needed to support curriculum, financial, and business services.
Budget for this objective: $129,940.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b 05 06 08 09 10 11 12

Strategy 3.1.1: Increase number of computers in each classroom form existing number to 5.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2005-ongoing
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Commitee
Evidence: Units purchased and in place.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.2: To add an elementary computer lab of at least 20 workstations with access to BSISD LAN and internet.
State: Original
Status: Completed
Timeline: 2004-2005
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Computer lab in place and operational
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.3: To add a middle school of at least 20 workstations with access to BSISD LAN and internet.
State: Original
Status: Completed
Timeline: 2004-2005
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Computer lab in place and operational
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.4: To provide a laser high quality printer to each classroom in the district.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-ongoing
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Number of classrooms with a laser printer.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.5: To replace older computers and printers every three to five years on a raotaqtion basis.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Number of computers/printers replaced.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.6: Provide network drops, switches, and cables to all computers in the computer lab(s) so that students and faculty have access to BSISD LAN and internet
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Network drops installed
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.7: Provide a laptop computer to each faculty member with access to BSISD LAN and internet.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Laptops purchased
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.8: Provide the neccessary hardware for Distance Learning Console.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator,
Evidence: Hardware and programming are installed and operative
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.1.9: Provide neccessary hardware for TPRI and AESIT programs, which identify at risk students and low performance objectives.
State: Revised
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee, Teachers
Evidence: TPRI reports, Number of students being evaluated using the TPRI and AESIT programs
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, I01, I02, I07, I08, I10, TL01, TL02, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL11

Objective 3.2: Provide neccesary software and upgrades needed to support curriculum, financial and business services.
Budget for this objective: $11,845.00
LRPT Category: Administration and Support Services
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Strategy 3.2.1: Maintain and upgrade existing software.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Needs Accessment survey-TEXAS STaR Chart
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, I01, I02, I03, I08, I11, I12, I13

Strategy 3.2.2: Increase staff and student access to technology through the use of automated library system.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee, Librarian
Evidence: Percentage of student/staff using automated library resources.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS06, EP04, EP06, EP10, EP13, I01, I02, I03, I07, I08, I10, I11, I12, TL03, TL05, TL18, TL21

Strategy 3.2.3: Seek additonal software used to enrich and support curriculum needs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Needs accessment survey, Texas STaR Chart, Software purchased.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I14, I15

Strategy 3.2.4: Maintain support computer driven business software such as PEIMS, RSCCC, LIBRARY AUTOMATION
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Librarian, Staff
Evidence: Percentage of staff attending training
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 3.2.5: Provide neccessary programming for distance learning console.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: Programming operative
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP11, I01, I02, I03, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15, TL16, TL17

Strategy 3.2.6: Provide neccessary subscriptions for TPRI identification of at risks students, AESIT identification of low perfomance objectives and analysis tools.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee
Evidence: licenses purchased, TRPI reports and teacher feedback.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, I01, I02, I07, I08, I10, TL01, TL02, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL11

Strategy 3.2.7: Provide necessary software and subscriptions neccessary for protection of BSISD LAN from viruses, spyware, and other invasions.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee, Vendor, Region VI
Evidence: Software and licenses purchased. Feedback from Technology Coordinator, Teachers, Administration, Vendors.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS05, AS06, AS07, EP08, EP13, I01, I02, I10, I11, I14, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL11, TL16, TL17, TL18

Goal 4: Establish technology as an integral part of education.

Objective 4.1: Integrate and use technology for instruction, enrichment, and reinforcement of classroom curriculum.
Budget for this objective: $31,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 05 06 07 08 09 11 12

Strategy 4.1.1: Integrate age appropriate technology TEKS into the curriculum in grades PreK-5
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Technology Planning Committee, Faculty
Evidence: Lab log, lesson plans, teacher survey on student performance.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL20

Strategy 4.1.2: Integrate TEKS into other curriculum areas.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals,
Evidence: Lesson Plans, Teacher survey on student performance
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, EP02, EP03, EP13, I01, I08, I10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL18, TL19, TL20

Strategy 4.1.3: Use computer based curriculum such as Odyssey to remediate students in core subject areas.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Faculty
Evidence: Number of students that successfully recover lost credits.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP13, I01, I08, I10, I11, I12, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18

Strategy 4.1.4: Provide scope and sequence for technology related courses.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Faculty, Counselor
Evidence: Scope and sequence of technology classes
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, EP02, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL14, TL15, TL18

Strategy 4.1.5: Integrate and practice ethics in the use to technology in compliance with District Accepable Use Policy.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Faculty
Evidence: Acceptable Use Policy
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS06, EP03, I01, I08, I10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL19, TL20

Strategy 4.1.6: Use technology for instruction, enrichment and reinforcement of PreK-12 classroom curriculum to improve student perfomance and productivity.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Faculty
Evidence: District performance indicators.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I04, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL20

Strategy 4.1.7: Establish network of interactive video links to offer a wider varitey of courses to students, faculty, and board members.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator,
Evidence: Number of people enrolled in Distance Learning Courses.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL19, TL20, TL21

Strategy 4.1.8: Seek opportunites for faculty/staff/students and community members to take college/career courses.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2006-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration,Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator,
Evidence: Number of Courses offered
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL19, TL20, TL21

BUDGET
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $0.00

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Budget for year 2006
- Telecom cost: $155,785.00
- Telecom source: Fund Balance 289, Impact aid
- Materials cost: $7,500.00
- Materials source: General Operating
- Equipment cost: $7,500.00
- Equipment source: Title I, Fund 289, Fund 411, Fund 4B
- Maintenance cost: $1,000.00
- Maintenance source: General Operating
- Staff development cost: $5,000.00
- Staff development source: Title I, General Operating
- Miscellaneous cost: $1,000.00
- Miscellaneous source: General Operating
- Total: $177,785.00

EVALUATION
Evaluation Process:
Evaluation of the Techlogy Plan wil be an ongoing process. The technology planning will meet four times a year: August, November, February, and May. The overall Technology plan will be reviewed and edited once a year.

The technology planning committee will be responsible for the ongoing evaluation of this plan. The intention of the evaluation will be to make decisions on the impact that technology has on the learning process for all students. An informal report will be given to the Superintendent after each quarterly meeting. A formal report will be given to the Superintendent and the board of Trustees once a year.

Evaluation Method:
Yearly inventory of hardware and software.
Teacher/parent surveys conducted yearly in regards to the use of technology in the classroom.
Lab Logs.
Informal interviews of faculty/staff members conducted by the Technology Planning Committee.
Lesson Plans
Performance Indicators met by the students on TAKS test.
Number of Staff attending Technology Professional Development.
Number of courses offered on Distance Learning Equipment.
Number of people taking course through distance learning.
Monitoring and documentation of community involvement.
Number of Staff attaining minimum technology competencies.
Number of students that are able to recover course credits.
TPRI reports and teacher feedback for the Palm Pilot project. APPENDIX
Attachment item A:
Acceptable use Policy

PDF file: http://www.bigsandyisd.net/aup20051.pdf