Overview of E-Rate program and HISD Technology Plan

1. Intro to E-Rate and
District Technology Plan
Lamar University
EDLD 5306 Week 2 Assignment

2. Agenda
E-Rate Overview
Introduction to Humble ISD
Humble ISD Tech. Plan Goals
Summary/Conclusion

3. E-Rate Overview
Administered by Universal Service Administrative
Company
Provides non-profit private school, public school
and libraries discounted telecommunication services
Discount is based on economic need and location
Eligible services include but not limited to basic
phone service, internet connection, and email

4. E-Rate Discounts
% Students Discount
Eligible for Discount
for
Up to $2.25 billion National
Urban
for Rural
School Lunch
Location
available annually for Program Locations
authorized services Less than
20% 25%
1%
Schools not participating 1%-19% 40% 50%
in National School Lunch 20%-34% 50% 60%
program may use the 35%-49% 60% 70%
Alternative Discount
50%-74% 80% 80%
Mechanism
75%-100% 90% 90%

5. Humble ISD-Introduction
38 Campus System
Approx. 35,000 students enrolled 2009. Up to 49,000
possible by end of 2013.
27% Economically Disadvantaged
100% of classrooms with direct connection to internet
Computer/Student Ratio - 3
Computer/Teacher Ratio - 1

6. Humble ISD-Introduction
38 Campus System
Approx. 35,000 students enrolled 2009. Up to 49,000
possible by end of 2013.
27% Economically Disadvantaged
100% of classrooms with direct connection to internet
Computer/Student Ratio - 3
Computer/Teacher Ratio - 1

7. Goals of HISD Technology Plan
Provide well-balanced and appropriate curriculum by integrating
existing and emerging technologies to meed individual students and
district standards, giving students opportunities to learn and
practice in a collaborative real-world environment
Continue to improve a comprehensive professional development
program complete with ongoing support
Increase the efficiency and productivity of students, staff and
administrators through the meaningful use of technology
Continue and improve a community partnership on the use of
technology in the learning process
Continue and improve an organizational framework and management
system to facilitate the technological philosophy of HISD

8. Budget
7,500,000
Result of Bond Election 5,000,000
includes $23.5 million
for technology
150,000
50,000
Additional budget 1,000,000
sources include up to 3,850,000
$1 million from state
allotment and local 6,000,000
sources
51% discount on Classroom Projectors and Sound
services through E- PC for Homes
Rate Distance Learning
PC Replacement
Upgrade Infrastructure/Software
Web Apps
Campus Based Tech Initiatives

9. Current Needs Assessment
Improve Ratio of Students/Computers - Overall district goal met in
2006, but some campuses are lagging
Assess Technology Literacy Assessment at all middle schools
Need for “online registration” is essential-replace need for parents
to complete numerous forms
Distance Learning - need for more meetings via video conference
and virtual field trips. Increase in activities will cause need for
additional bandwidth
Network - as use increases additional servers and migration to
virtual server solution will be needed

10. Meeting the Goals
Expand Computer Home Use Program using refurbished retired
computers
District wide technology camp for 4th and 5th grad students in
summer
Provide and maintain campus wide student directory for
collaborative work
Utilize online forms to reduce paperwork and maximize efficiency
Provide ongoing training, incentives and technology champions for
staff

11. Meeting the Goals
Provide opportunities for curriculum writing and development
Continue to create resources (video, databases, and content) for use
as digital curriculum
Develop courses and access courses through Texas Virtual School
Network
Implement district wide Internet safety curriculum delivered via “on
demand” videoconferencing
Reinstate “Instructional Technologist” model for each campus.

12. Conclusion/Summary
Majority of campuses within the HISD are meeting or exceeding
their technology plan based on STaR chart
Appears tools are in place, but teacher development on use of tools
are the major concern based on the current plan
Resources are limited in both budget and personnel to achieve
quick implementation due to the fact most campuses do not have a
technology leader. The re-implementation of Technology advocates
will help
No mention of contingency plan if there is a short fall in the
budget. Basing entire plan on funds received in bond election.
Concerned that the goals are not “SMART” enough and address a
very broad topic
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