3. E-Rate Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism Tax on phone usage Money used for student’s education Discounted educational technology 20%-90% Supports “connectivity” More/better technology due to lower cost How do we get discounts? Step-by-step process chart Submit technology plan
4. CCISD Technology Plan Clear Way Plan Accelerate continuous learning by teachers and students Increased role of technology in CCISD Creation of learning mediums Virtual high school Integrated Learning Portal
5. Goal 1: Teaching and Learning Integrate technology across the Curriculum 24/7 student learning access Collaboration between Depts. of Curriculum and technology Improve achievement through technology and library services
6. Teaching and Learning Initiatives Engage students in learning 24/7 learning system Virtual high school Instructional technology department Virtual Desktop Project 5th and 8th grade tech assessments
7. Goal 2: Educator Preparation District wide staff technology development Expand distance learning professional development Collaborative, differentiated and interactive professional development
8. Educator Preparation and Development Initiatives Teachers must continue to learn technology to adapt to student’s needs e4 training institute Web Instructor Training Technology Staff Development Plan (TSDP) Ongoing Instructional Technology Staff Development Tech U Emphasis of 24/7 staff learning on e4
9. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Provide technology solutions to ensure leadership support Shared planning to include curriculum and technology Shared vision using media to instruct Promote efficient resource management
10. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Initiatives Strategic planning by providing technology solutions to ensure efficient and effective management of resources, improved processes, and community collaboration. Classroom walk-through training Installed blackboard connect Handheld Mobility project Increased emphasis on Administrator training in the use of technology
11. Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology Provide and maintain all necessary technology Allow district to reach its goals Prepare for and address future technology and needs
12. Infrastructure for TechnologyInitiatives Maintain high performance infrastructure, thereby increasing student performance and reducing costs Network Operations Center upgrade Teacher/Administrator Computer Growth and Lifecycles Project Network Cable Project Complete Multimedia Upgrade Data Visualization Project Voiceover Internet Protocol telecom upgrades
14. Evaluation Methods Systematic, ongoing process with constant evaluation Teachers, Campuses complete respective STaR charts annually Results will determine any necessary changes Other methods include monitoring campus technology usage, feedback, and inventories
15. How E-Rate can help CCISD Would allow the district to obtain latest technology at discount rate Would help the district fully implement Long Range Technology plan Lower rate leads to increased ability to purchase technology
16. E-Rate: Training sites and dates Washington, DC - September 30, 2010 Newark, NJ - October 7, 2010 Minneapolis, MN - October 12, 2010 Los Angeles, CA - October 14, 2010 Kansas City, MO - October 19, 2010 Jacksonville, FL - October 21, 2010 Portland, OR - October 28, 2010 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - November 2, 2010
17. Summary CCISD’s Technology Plan is thorough, far reaching There is room for improvement E-Rate will allow the school district to achieve many of our goals and keep costs low Funds delivered to improve learning technology Approval for funds depends on Technology Plan
18. Works Cited Clear Creek ISD long range technology plan. (2009). Retrieved from http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Technology/CCISDLRPT0912DraftFinal43009 Overview of the schools and libraries program. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx Application process flow chart. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.universalservice.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/application-process-flow-chart.pdf Digital Photo Credit Clear Creek ISD Homepage. Http://www.ccisd.net
