EDLD 5362 Informational Management Systems

1. Charlotte Spencer (ET8019) Lamar University EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management May 14, 2011 Pasadena ISD Technology Plan “ An effective technology plan is based on the shared vision of educators, parents, community members, and business leaders who have technological expertise. It ensures that technology strengthens existing curricula and support meaningful, engaged learning for all students. It also specifies how the technology will be paid for and how its use will supported” (November & Staudt, 1998). “ Producing 21 st Century Learners”

3. ALIGNMENT WITH THE LONG RANGE TECHNOLOGY PLAN The District Technology plan uses the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, No Child Left Behind, Erate, The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, APQC’s Process Classification Framework and researched based best practices as frameworks. The Technology Planning Committee has 97 district members made up of the following stakeholders; 6 - Assistant/Executive Superintendents 5 - Executive Directors 8 - Directors 2 - Assistant Directors 9 - Instructional Specialist including Special Programs 3 – Coordinators 17 - Principals 3 - Assistant Principals 17 - Teachers 3 - Parents 4 - Students 1 - Police 2 - Counselors 7 - Technology Services 6 - Instructional Technology 4 – Community Members 9 - Instructional Specialist including Special Programs Source: Pasadena ISD Technology Plan

4. Student Enrollment consists of a total enrollment of 49,719 students Which includes 34 elementary schools, 2 fifth grade centers, 1 middle school, 10 intermediate schools, 5 high schools and 4 alternative schools. Ethnicity: African-American - 6.4% Asian - 3.2% Hispanic - 70.7% White - 19.4% Student/Teacher Ratio: Elementary Schools -17:2 Intermediate Schools -17:2 High Schools -19:1 District Average -17:2 Employee Breakdown: Teachers -3,249 (includes librarians & nurses) Support Staff -2,770 Administrators -386 Total Employees -6,405 Source: Pasadena ISD website PASADENA ISD

9. BUDGET FOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN THE BUDGET FOR THE PASADENA ISD CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: TEACHING AND LEARNING $38,043,592.00 EDUCATION PREPAREDNESS 4,844,334.00 & DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT 3,359,380.00 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY 27,560.974.00 TOTAL BUDGET FOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN $73,808,280.00

10. GENERAL OBJECTIVE 1: All teachers and administrators will utilize technology and information systems to support the development, management, delivery, analysis and monitoring of the written curriculum, instructional and assessment, to improve and maintain alignment to TEKS-based instructional Targets and increase rigor and relevance of instruction. GENERAL OBJECTIVE 2: Technology Information Management Systems will be used to provide data to support the early identification of students with potential TEKS/TAKS deficiencies. Pasadena ISD has 7 goals and objectives in place to assure that their District Technology Plan is in compliance and aligned with the National Education Technology Plan and the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. GOAL 1: Student performance will improve annually to meet the criteria for the district to reach 90% GOAL 2: Socio-Economic status, ethnicity, and gender participation and performance differences among students will be eliminated while the participation and performance of all increases.

11. GENERAL OBJECTIVE 3: Technology will be used in every classroom for integrating real world experiences in all content areas in order to increase awareness of career opportunities and develop attributes necessary for success in the working world. GENERAL OBJECTIVE 4: Students and staff will be involved in technology leadership programs. GOAL 3: The marketability of PISD students will improve annually to ensure success in the academic and business world. GOAL 4: Students will annually demonstrate improved responsibility, citizenship, and value for human worth and dignity. GOAL 5: The professional development program will provide ongoing sustained development for all teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel and ensure that staff members know how to use technology to improve education services. GENERAL OBJECTIVE 5: Technology and information management systems will be used to support Professional Development for aligning written curriculum, instructional strategies and assessments.

12. GENERAL OBJECTIVE 6: Information Management Systems will be utilized in all departments to increase effective and efficient operations, increase analytical and data driven decision making capability and increase success of the district to accomplish the goals and objectives. GENERAL OBJECTIVE 7: Implement and maintain local area and wide area network connectivity at all facilities and infrastructure applications. GOAL 6: Quality, Rea Time information and data will be used in management, intervention, evaluation and assessment of all programs to increase performance, increase effective and efficient operations and to support the strategies of the district. GOAL 7: Technology Infrastructure: Required technology service will be implemented and maintained to support the instructional and administrative technology needs of the district.

14. In Summary and Conclusion “ The best way to prepare teachers for connected teaching is to have them experience it. All institutions involved in preparing educators should provide technology-supported learning experiences that promote and enable the use of technology to improve learning, assessment, and instructional practices” (Marotta, 2011). The Pasadena ISD Long Range Plan for Technology consists of a successful, well-researched vision that provides a foundation for educational technology and classroom innovation supporting the needs of the 21 st century learner. “ Just as leveraging technology can help us improve learning and assessment, technology can help us better prepare effective educators and increase their competencies throughout their careers while building the capacity of our education system to deliver effective teaching” (NETP, 2010). Technology Plans play an integral part in education in transforming teaching and learning and increasing student success and achievements. The Pasadena ISD school district assures that all students are given the opportunity to utilize technology in every classroom and work collaboratively in a 21 st century learning environment.

16. THE PASADENA ISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN WILL CORRELATE AND ALIGN WITH THE NCLB, NATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN AND THE TEXAS LONG RANGE PLAN FOR TECHNOLOGY PASADENA ISD’s Mission Statement requires the commitment of all employees, parents, business and community members, and students to guarantee all students will: • acquire the knowledge, • master the skills, • and maximize the talents necessary to fulfill their potential as responsible citizens in the ever changing world of the 21st century. Source: Pasadena ISD Technology Plan

17. References Costello, M., Huske, L., November, A., Staudt, C., (1996). Developing a School or District Technology Plan, Critical Issue , North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL), Naperville, Illinois. Marotta, M.(2011, March 3). Integrating Technology to Support Differentiated Instruction. The 2011 National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May 12, 2011 from http://techdi.blogspot.com/2011/03/2011-national-education-technology-plan.html NCLB Title II Part D (2001). Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001 . Retrieved on May 12, 2011, from http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg34.html National Education Technology Plan. (2010). Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology. Retrieved on May 13, 2011 from http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010 Pasadena ISD Technology Plan (2010). District Technology Plan, 2007-2010. Retrieved on May 12, 2011, from http://pasadena.tx.schoolwebpages.com/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=RGlzdHJpY3RUZWNobm9sb2d5TWFzdGVyLnBkZjo6Oi93d3cxMC9zY2hvb2xzL3R4L3Bhc2FkZW5hL2ltYWdlcy9hdHRhY2gvNjc2MDYvMzQwNTlfNjc2MDZfYXR0YWNoXzExOTUucGRm Shimabukuro, J. (2010, November 10). A Glimpse at the 2010 National Education Technology Plan . Educational Technology and Change. Retrieved on May 10, 2011 from http://etcjournal.com/2010/11/10/glimpse-transforming-american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/ Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (2010). Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Retrieved on May 11, 2011 from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665