Idea Public Schools Technology Plan 2009 2010

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IDEA Public Schools
Technology Plan
2009 - 2010

Thomas Torkelson
Superintendent

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DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 1
City, State Zip Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone (956) 377-8032
Fax (956) 447-3797
County District Number 108807

Number of Campuses 12
Total Student Enrollment 5200
District Size 5,000 - 9,999
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 86.30%

Technology Expenditures $4,548,417.14
Technology budgets Teaching and Learning Budget $642,921.85
reported in plan by category
Educator Preparation and Development Budget $231,234.00
Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $593,200.00
Infrastructure for Technology Budget $3,081,061.29
Total: $4,548,417.14

Technology Expenditure $874.70
Per Pupil
Number of Campuses 12
with Direct Connection to Internet
Percentage of Campuses 100.00%
Number of Classrooms 204
Percentage of Classrooms 100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio 6 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to 10
complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart
Percentage of campuses that have 100.00 %
completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart

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Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited 04/22/2009

Plan status: approved
Years Included in the Plan: 2009 - 2010
Number of years covered by the plan: 1
Years Approved for the Plan: 2009 - 2010
Number of approved years: 1

Technology Planning Committee
Wendy Lopez, Information Technology Director
Wayne Bridges, Educational Technology Coordinator
Colleen Randazzo, Data Manager
Pete Doria, Network Engineer
Rafael Reyna, Senior Network Technician

Jeremy Beard, Principal, IDEA College Preparatory
Paula Garcia, Principal, IDEA Academy
Dr. Scott Hollinger, Principal, IDEA Quest College Preparatory
Sharon Chapman, Principal, IDEA Quest Academy
Rolando Posada, Principal, IDEA Frontier College Preparatory
Roberta Harris, Principal, IDEA Frontier Academy
Natalie Basham, Principal, IDEA College Preparatory, Mission
Bethany Solis, Principal, IDEA Academy, Mission
Carrie Sauceda, Principal, IDEA Academy and College Preparatory, San Benito
Sam Goessling, Principal, IDEA Academy and College Preparatory, San Juan

Wayne Hughes, Educational Technology Coordinator, IDEA Donna
Noel Galarza, Technology Facilitator, IDEA Quest College Preparatory
Todd Armstrong, Technology Facilitator, IDEA Quest Academy

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Executive Summary
The IDEA Public Schools system has increased in population from 150 students on a single campus in 2000 to a projected
district population of ---5200--- for fall of 2009 and it continues to expand. The plan includes the creation of one new site:
San Juan and the addition of grade levels to the existing sites: Brownsville, Mission, San Benito and McAllen. IDEA Public
Schools believes in technology as a real-world tool for developing student capacity to thrive in the digital age. This
technology plan articulates our vision for technology and identifies the strategies that will help us use advanced technology
to improve the academic achievement of our students and develop critical thinking skills that are essential for academic and
workplace success.

Background
This plan is based on information drawn from many sources including:
-A review of the literature to identify best practices
-An inventory check of all school sites' hardware and instructional media
-School site meetings
-Technology plans from other districts
-Results of the Texas Star Chart
-Results of campus surveys
-Results of other assessments of technology use and ability

Parameters
This Long-Range Technology Plan is driven by the state curriculum standards and supports the educational mission and
instructional goals of IDEA Public Schools and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Specific attention is given to
addressing student standards for technology as defined by the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills (TEKS) required in Texas Education Code Section 28.002. The Technology Applications TEKS found in 19 TAC
Chapter 126 describe what students should know and be able to do using technology. As a part of the enrichment
curriculum, these TEKS are to be used as guidelines for providing instruction. The goal of the Technology Applications
TEKS is for students to gain technology-based knowledge and skills and to apply them to all curriculum areas at all grade
levels.
The plan stresses the importance of ongoing and sustained staff development in the integration of technology into the
curriculum for teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of
technology in the classroom or library media center. It is also consistent with the recommendations for LEAs as defined by
the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development,
Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for Technology, as well as the e-rate applications guidelines, and
other state standards, such as the newly adopted Technology Applications Standards for Beginning Teachers.

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Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:
A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing surveys, interviews, LOTI , inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Chart
was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. Items analyzed
included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff
development, and technical support. Findings from this needs analysis are as follows.

Existing Conditions:
The following technology is currently in place:

IDEA Academy and IDEA Academy College Prep Campuses

Connection to the Internet via 20MB fiber connection. A 10MB line was added to provide dedicated support for video
conferencing equipment.
Campus data servers in place providing district information, email, and student work. Web Content filtering of 100% of
district computers are managed at the district level as well as SPAM and antivirus scanning for all email.

All Mac OSX computers (88.2% of campus total) are connected to central file server to establish a client/server environment
in which students can access their work from any workstation on campus. Network applications are run from central
servers.

Written policies are in place on acceptable use of the Internet, World Wide Web content, and the local network.

Technology classes are offered and include, Technology Applications (6-7), Computer Literacy (8th grade), digital graphics
and animation, and desktop publishing (HS).

Networked online library system, Digital Knowledge Central subscription (include DKC databases and Encyclopedia
Britannica online), and automated checkout in the Donna library.

A laptop computer with wireless access for every teacher.

48 Video Data Projectors available for teacher sign-out.

Telecommunications Services
Currently, all students and staff members in the school have access to the Internet, through a direct connection. The
campus LAN has a combination of fiber backbone and wireless running between each building with a minimum of
Enhanced Cat 5 cable connecting each classroom.

Inventory
The latest inventory of current technology available for student use at IDEA Academy as of December, 2008 is given in the
chart below. Only current, non-obsolete (iMac G3 or better, at least 128MB RAM; network-capable) student computers are
listed. The list does not include administrative computers or file servers. Student to computer ratio of 6:1 (5200 students,
870 computers)

Campuses in Mission and San Benito will be expanding their facilities to new buildings. A new campuses will be created in
San Juan. This campus will be will be wired with infrastructure for Internet/Telecommunications and hardware.

New campuses opened in the Fall of 2008. These campuses were wired for Internet/Telecommunications or hardware.

Technology Needs:
Needs for IDEA District:

Teacher and staff feedback and internal assessments of technology use patterns indicate the following as the highest areas
of need:
1. Professional Development: Based on campus surveys and staff feedback, the single greatest need is still for ongoing
professional development to maximize appropriate use of technology to increase student achievement and teacher
productivity.

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The professional development needs to be based on growth plans to ensure that all teachers can show increases in
proficiency. Training needs to be offered in a variety of formats including online, small group, and/or one on one.
2. Additional Software:
Instructional software and Content Specific Software (graphing, reading, math, etc.)
3. Increased access to classroom Hardware;
Classroom Printers, additional Data projectors, Content Specific Hardware, and Instructional Hardware.
4. Additional computer labs and classroom computer.

Note: Due to rapid school expansion and new construction, an additional need is to provide adequate infrastructure and
computer hardware for the new additions.

Needs for San Juan, San Benito and Mission Campuses:

The needs for these startup and expanding campuses will be for basic infrastructure to implement the same type of
technology capacity as the campuses in Donna, McAllen, and Brownsville. This includes the following:

1. Establish a basic network infrastructure that will provide connectivity within the campus and to the other campuses in the
district.

2. Establish telecommunication services for all new campuses.

3. Establish Internet services.

4. Acquire maintenance and upgrade services for the above mentioned services.

5. Equip teachers, students, and administrators with access to appropriate campus hardware.

6. Sustainable technology professional development.

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Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING: IDEA Public Schools teachers will deliver more engaging lessons, in all
content areas and at all levels, through the integration of 21st Century learning skills in the areas of inquiry,
problem solving, communication and collaboration, information and media literacy, and creativity and
innovation.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:

IDEA Public Schools will utilize teacher-facilitated, student-centered, self-directed learning methodologies which
utilize technology as a tool for learning.

Budget Amount $160,730.45
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 06, 07

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Evidence:
Responsible:
1.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August, 2009 IT Director, EdTech Logs showing use of
teachers access to computer Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, computer labs,
labs, multimedia equipment, Campus Principals submitted lesson plans
content-specific hardware, and Status: In indicating technology
other technology resources to Progress use, administrator
facilitate hands-on learning in a observations
technology-rich environment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,
EP02, I04, I05, I09, TL01, TL03,
TL05, TL08, TL12
1.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will train all State: August, 2009 EdTech Attendance logs of from
teachers on the integration of Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, training sessions,
technology applications TEKS Campus Principals, presentation material
and the National Educational Status: In Campus showing content of
Technology Standards for Progress Technology course, demonstrated
Students into the curriculum in all Facilitators application of topics
content areas and at all levels. covered

EP02, EP04, I05, TL01, TL02,
TL03, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL16
1.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will train all State: August, 2009 EdTech Director, Attendance logs from
educators in the facilitation of Original - June, 2010 Campus Principals, training sessions,
student-centered problem-based Campus Lesson plans of
learning approaches and Status: In Technology teachers after training,
methodologies. Progress Facilitators Admin observations

EP02, EP04, EP05, EP09, I05,
I09, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,
TL05, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14,
TL16
1.1.4: IDEA Public Schools will continue State: August, 2009 EdTech Lesson plans of
the implementation of SRA Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, technology teachers,
TechKnowledge and Tech Campus Principals, Usage statistics from

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Connect for technology Campus SRA TechKnowledge
applications foundations training Status: In Technology and Tech Connect.
in grades K-8. Progress Facilitators

EP02, TL01, TL03, TL05, TL06,
TL09, TL11
1.1.5: IDEA Public Schools will create a State: August, 2009 EdTech Increase in the amount
central repository of technology Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, of resources available in
resources for teachers, including Campus Principals, repository
web resources, software Status: In Campus
programs, tutorials, links to peer Progress Technology
mentoring programs and online Facilitators
learning, and videos and
materials from exemplary
lessons.

EP02, EP04, EP06, EP08, I01,
I03, I05, I09, LAS03, LAS10,
TL06, TL08, TL12
1.1.6: IDEA Public Schools will promote State: August, 2009 EdTech Attendance at state and
the integration of technology by Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, regional technology
sending educators to the state Campus Principals, conferences
and regional technology Status: In Campus
conferences. Progress Technology
Facilitators
EP02, EP04, EP06
1.1.7: IDEA Public Schools will State: August, 2009 EdTech Increased number of
establish and maintain Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, subscriptions
subscriptions to professional Curriculum Team
journals and online repositories Status: In
of integrated-technology lesson Progress
plans.

EP02, EP04, EP06, EP08,
LAS13, LAS15, TL01, TL05
1.1.8: IDEA Public Schools will obtain State: August, 2009 EdTech Increase in number of
and promote the use of Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, collaboration tools
instructional tools for developing Campus Principals, available, attendance
greater levels of collaboration, Status: In Campus logs from training on
inquiry, analysis, creativity and Progress Instructional their use, usage logs
content production. Coaches, Campus showing the use f these
Technology tools
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, Facilitators
EP02, EP04, EP08, I01, I03, I04,
I05, I06, I08, LAS01, TL06, TL08
OBJECTIVE 1.2:

IDEA Public Schools will provide curriculum resources online, with ubiquitous access for students, staff, and parents.


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E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12

Responsible:
1.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintain State: August, 2009 EdTech Improvements on
and continually improve its Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, website, increase in use
website to provide student, staff, Development Team, of website
and parent can access testing Status: In Campus
data, grades, attendance data, Progress Technology
library resources, and other Facilitators, Website
resources important for improving Developers
the success of our students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,
I03, I08, I09, LAS05, LAS07,
LAS08, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13,
LAS15, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13,
TL15, TL16
1.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will train State: August, 2009 Development Team, Increased use of
teachers, students, and parents Original August, 2010 EdTech website, improved
how to use the website and Coordinator, appearance of site parts
teacher websites to access Status: In Campus developed by staff
teaching and learning resources Progress Technology
and student achievement data Facilitators
provided.

EP08, EP09, I01, I02, I03, I08,
I09, LAS05, LAS07, LAS08,
LAS14, LAS15, TL07, TL09,
TL10, TL12, TL13, TL15, TL16
1.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will maintain State: August, 2009 EdTech Number of subscriptions
subscriptions to online database Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, to library media coop
and research tools through the Librarians, Campus resources, usage
Region One coop for use in Status: In Principals, Campus statistics for these
conjunction with library and Progress Technology databases
classroom research projects. Facilitators

EP08, EP09, I01, I03, I05, I06,
LAS05, LAS13, LAS15, TL01,
TL05, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11,
TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15
1.2.4: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August, 2009 EdTech Increase in number of
support for teachers to create Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, websites, improved
and maintain class websites with Campus Principals, communication with
the purpose of improving Status: In Campus parents
communication with parents. Progress Technology
Facilitators,
EP08, I01, I02, I03, I05, I07, I08,
LAS15, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13,

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TL15, TL16
1.2.5: IDEA Public Schools will maintain State: August, 2009 EdTech Open access to library
open library access for students Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, resources
to complete research using the Campus Principals,
IIM and Big 6 research models Status: In Campus
promoting training and Progress Technology
collaboration by the librarian and Facilitators,
classroom teachers. Librarians

I05, I08, LAS01, LAS10, LAS13,
TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11,
TL12, TL13, TL15, TL16
OBJECTIVE 1.3:

IDEA Public Schools will implement the use of technology to evaluate and assess learner needs.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 07, 08, 11, 12

Responsible:
1.3.1: IDEA Public Schools will train all State: August, 2009 EdTech Increased use of
teachers in use of technology Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, technology tools for
evaluation and data analysis Campus Principals, student assessment
tools and provide ongoing Status: In Campus
technical support for all teachers Progress Instructional
in the use of evaluation and Coaches, Campus
statistical analysis software. Technology
Facilitators
EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, I02,
I03, I04, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02,
LAS10, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL06,
TL07, TL08, TL12
1.3.2: IDEA Public Schools will State: August, 2009 EdTech Subscription to service
subscribe to software for the Original - August, Coordinator, Testing that provides useful data
management and disaggregation 2010 Coordinator, disaggregation
of student test data. Status: In Academic Team
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, I08,
LAS14, TL05, TL06, TL07
1.3.3: IDEA Public Schools will use a State: August, 2009 IT Director, Data Student Information
student information system to Original - August, Manager, VP of System use and reports
identify, monitor, and 2010 Information
communicate progress to school Status: In Services
administrators, students, parents, Progress
and teachers.


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EP04, I01, I05, I08, I09, LAS01,
TL04, TL05, TL07, TL09, TL15
1.3.4: IDEA Public Schools will utilize State: August, 2009 EdTech Existence of tools and
appropriate software tools to Original - Auust, 2010 Coordinator, Data usage statistics
collect, organize, and analyze Manager, Alumni
detailed information about Status: In Coordinator,
student's postsecondary plans to Progress College
help students and families make Counselors,
better decisions. Campus Principals

I03, I05, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02,
TL13, TL15
1.3.5: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August,2009 EdTech Attendance logs from
training and ongoing technical Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, training, ability of
support to teachers in use of Campus teachers to perform
software and handheld Status: In Technology assessments using tools
technology for completing Progress Facilitators, provided
required assessments. Campus
Instructional
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, Coaches, Campus
EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, Principals
EP09, I01, I03, I05, I07, I08, I09,
TL05, TL07, TL08
1.3.6: IDEA Public Schools will continue State: August, 2009 Data Manager, Efficient data
to employ a District Assessment Original - August, Academic Team management and
Coordinator and a Student 2010 reporting capabilities
Information System Administrator Status:
to utilize our current technology Planned
systems to their fullest potential
in the area of data management
and analysis.

I03, I05, I07, I08, I09, LAS01,
TL07, TL09, TL15, TL16
OBJECTIVE 1.4:

IDEA Public Schools will positively impact the parental and adult communities through technology.


NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 04a, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12

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Responsible:
1.4.1: IDEA Public Schools will offer State: August, 2009 EdTech Attendance logs from
summer, evening and weekend Original - August, Coordinator, workshops
technology literacy workshops to 2010 Campus
parents. Status: Technology
Planned Facilitators,
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, Campus Principals
I03, I08, LAS07, LAS13, TL05,
TL08, TL13, TL15
1.4.2: IDEA Public Schools will State: August, 2009 EdTech Informative literature
coordinate with the Educational Original - August, Coordinator, about available
Service Center to plan for adult 2010 Campus programs, Attendance
literacy courses and materials. Status: In Technology logs form programs
Progress Facilitators,
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, Campus Principals,
LAS01, LAS02, LAS05, LAS07, Campus
LAS09, LAS13, TL15 Counselors
1.4.3: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August, 2009 EdTEch Accessibility of
parents with online access to Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, Data information via web
student academic progress Manager
information. Status: In
Progress
EP08, I01, I03, I05, I08, I09,
LAS15, TL07, TL09, TL15, TL16
1.4.4: IDEA Public Schools will utilize State: Auust, 2009 - EdTech Logs showing parental
campus technology resources to Original August, 2010 Coordinator, access to organization
promote continued education for Campus facilities and systems
adult learners. Status: In Technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, Campus
I03, I08, LAS07, LAS09, LAS13, Counselors,
LAS14, TL13, TL15 Campus Principals
OBJECTIVE 1.5:

IDEA Public Schools will extend student access to technology beyond the school day.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08, 12

Responsible:
1.5.1: IDEA Public Schools will offer State: August, 2009 EdTech Attendance logs
expanded lab hours after school Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, showing participation in
and on designated Saturdays Campus extended lab hours
throughout the school year. Status: In Technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, Campus Principals
I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02,

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TL03, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL09,
TL13, TL15
1.5.2: IDEA Public Schools will offer a State: August, 2009 EdTech Logs showing use of
laptop checkout program for high Original - August, Coordinator, laptops during available
school students. 2010 Campus checkout periods
Status: In Technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, Progress Facilitators,
I03, I05, I07, I08, I09, LAS01, Campus Principals,
LAS02, LAS05, LAS07, LAS09, IT Director
TL03, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL10,
TL12, TL13, TL15

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GOAL 2: TEACHING AND LEARNING: All K-8 students will learn grade-level appropriate technology applications
objectives and have opportunities to demonstrate their ability to use technology as a tool for learning.
OBJECTIVE 2.1:

IDEA Public Schools will integrate the technology applications TEKS and National Educational Technology Standards
for Students (NETS-S) into the core curriculum in grades K-8.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 07, 12

Responsible:
2.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will create State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Created or updated
curriculum guides for technology Original 2009 - Curriculum Team, curriculum guides
applications for grades K-8. August,
Status: In 2010
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, Progress
EP04, EP05, EP08, LAS01, LAS02,
LAS03, LAS05, LAS07, TL01, TL02,
TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07,
TL08
2.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Atendance logs from
training for all core teachers and Original 2009 - Campus techology training sessions,
technology applications teachers on June, 2010 Facilitators, Campus improved integration
the integration of technology Status: In Principals of technology in core
applications TEKS and NETS-S Progress classes
standards into the core curriculum.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,
EP04, EP05, EP06, EP08, EP09,
I01, I03, I05, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,
LAS12, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,
TL05, TL06, TL07, TL13
OBJECTIVE 2.2:

IDEA Public Schools will regularly review and update its technology applications curriculum to ensure that the most
current TEKS and NETS-S standards are included.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 07, 08, 12

Responsible:
2.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will regularly State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Updated curriculum
review the technology applications Original 2009 - Campus Technology guides
curriculum guides to ensure that the August, Facilitators
level of rigor and relevance is Status: In 2010

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appropriate. Progress

EP04, EP05, EP08, I08, LAS01,
TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,
TL06, TL07, TL08, TL13
2.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will regularly State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Cross-reference of
review the technology applications Original 2009- Curriculum Team, curriculum guides with
curriculum guides to ensure that the August, Campus Technology current TEKS and
most current technology applications Status: In 2010 Facilitators NETS-S
TEKS and NETS-S standards are Progress
integrated into the guides.

I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05,
TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,
TL06, TL07, TL08, TL12, TL14
2.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will utilize core State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Participation of core
content teachers and technology Original 2009 - Curriculum Team, teachers in writing
applications teachers to update its June, 2010 Campus Technology Technology
technology applications curriculum Status: Facilitators, principals Applications
guides. Planned curriculum guides

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I07, I08,
LAS07, LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03,
TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,
TL09, TL13, TL14

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GOAL 3: TEACHING AND LEARNING: IDEA Public Schools will provide and utilize software and other
electronically delivered learning materials that are appropriate for improving student achievement.
OBJECTIVE 3.1:

IDEA Public Schools will appropriately select and annually evaluate district technology tools, including software and
other electronically delivered instructional materials to enhance student success.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 05, 07, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
3.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Increased and
collaborate with academic Original 2009 - Academic Coordinators, improved integration
coordinators to develop a plan to June, Campus Technology of technoogy
best utilize technology tools Status: 2010 Coordinators
including software and Planned
electronically delivered learning
materials to enhance student
success.

EP03, I01, I03, I08, LAS01,
LAS10, LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03,
TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,
TL09, TL13, TL14
3.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will inventory State: August, Edech Coordinator, Updated software
and annually evaluate all Original 2009 - Campus Technology inventory
electronic software acquired to June, Facilitators, Academic
enhance student success. Status: In 2010 Team
Progress
I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,
TL02, TL03, TL05, TL06, TL07,
TL08, TL09, TL14
3.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will continue State: August, EdTech Coordinator, increased number of
its organization-wide Original 2009 - Campus Technology ACTIVBoards in
implementation of Promethean June, Facilitators, Campus organization
ACTIVboards as a classroom Status: In 2010 Principals
instruction tool. Progress

I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS05,
TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,
TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09
3.1.4: IDEA Public Schools will train all State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Attendance logs form
teachers with new Promethean Original 2009 - Campus Technology training sessions,

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ACTIV boards and Smartboards June, Facilitators, Campus increased use of
for their integration as instructional Status: In 2010 Principals Promethean boards in
technology tools across the Progress classrooms
curriculum.

EP02, I01, I03, I08, I09, LAS01,
TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,
TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09
3.1.5: IDEA Public Schools will train State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Attendance logs from
teachers to use content-specific Original 2009 - Campus Technology training sessions,
software and hardware such as June, Facilitators, Academic increased use of
the TI Navigator. Status: In 2010 Coordinators, Campus content-specific
Progress Principals hardware and
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, software
EP02, EP04, EP05, EP09, I01,
I03, I08, LAS01, LAS03, LAS05,
LAS12, LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03,
TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,
TL09
3.1.6: IDEA Public Schools will purchase State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Improvement in
software to address the needs of Original 2009 - Special Education academic perfrmance
remedial and Special Education June, Coordinator, Academic of special education
students. Status: In 2010 Team, Campus student as reported by
Progress Technology Facilitators, Special Education
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, Campus Inclusion Coordinator
EP02, EP05, EP08, EP09, I01, Teachers
I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,
LAS15, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,
TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09,
TL10, TL14
3.1.7: IDEA Public Schools high school State: August, EdTech Coordinator, College preparedness
students will use software and Original 2009 - Alumni Coordinator, of graduates as
electronically delivered material for August, College Counselors reported by college
college preparation, including Status: In 2010 counselors and alumni
online college preparation and Progress coordinator
graduation requirements tracking
programs.

TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05,
TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL11,
TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15

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GOAL 4: TEACHING AND LEARNING: IDEA Public Schools will collect and utilize data, in all content areas and at
all levels, as a guide for decision making in teaching and learning.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:

IDEA Public Schools will assess 100% of students at the 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade levels to determine levels of
proficiency in mastering the Technology Applications TEKS and ISTE NETS-S objectives.


E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 06, 07, 11, 12

Responsible:
4.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will create, State: August, EdTech Coordinator, existence of a tool for
maintain, and update a tool for Original 2009 - Campus Technology technology
assessing technology applications June, Facilitators assessments
standards and National Educational Status: 2010
Technology Standards for Students Planned
at the second, fifth, and eighth grade
levels.

I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,
LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,
TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09,
TL13, TL14
4.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will create State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Existence of interim
interim assessments at targeted Original 2009 - Campus Technology assessment for
grade levels to ensure that teaching June, Teachers, Campus technology
and learning is aligned with Status: 2010 Technology applications classes at
appropriate teachnology Planned Facilitators 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade
applications standards. levels

EP04, I01, I03, I08, LAS01, LAS02,
LAS09, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04,
TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09
4.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will assess State: August, EdTech Coordinator Data reported to TEA
each student at the end of the eighth Original 2009 -
grade year and report the number of June,
students passing this assessment to Status: In 2010
the TEA, as required for NCLB Progress
compliance.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08,
LAS12, TL06

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GOAL 5: EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT: IDEA Public Schools will provide professional
development to all educators related to the integration of Technology Applications TEKS and 21st Century
learning skills in the areas of inquiry, problem solving, communication and collaboration, information and media
literacy, and creativity and innovation into all content areas at all levels.
OBJECTIVE 5.1:

IDEA Public Schools will assess the needs of all educators and utilize that data to create a comprehensive plan for
ongoing, sustained, and relevant professional development to obtain the level of mastery specified in the Technology
Applications Educator standards I-V and ISTE NETS for Teachers standards.

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 05, 07, 11, 12

Responsible:
5.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will create or obtain State: August, 2009 EdTech Existence of a
an on-line assessment tool to assess Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, tool for
professional staff, teachers, librarians, Campus assessment of
administrators, on technology application Status: technology educatrs
skills and technology integration. Planned Facilitators,
Campus
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, Principals
EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, I01, I03, I08,
LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS06,
LAS07, LAS08, LAS10, LAS12, LAS13,
LAS15
5.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will utilize data State: August, 2009 EdTech Existence of
collected with the technology assessment Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, professional
tool to create a comprehensive plan for Campus development
ongoing, sustained, and relevant Status: Technology plans for all
professional development geared toward Planned Facilitators, educators
the mastery of the technology Applications Campus
Educator Standards I-V and ISTE NETS Principals
for Teachers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,
EP04, EP06, EP07, EP09
OBJECTIVE 5.2:

IDEA Public Schools will utilize innovative delivery methods for professional development to ensure that relevant,
just-in-time training that will result in enhanced teaching and learning is available to all educators when it is needed.

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 08, 12

Responsible:

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5.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintain a State: August, 2009 EdTech existence of
subscription to Atomic Learning to provide Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, subscription to
ubiquitous access to just-in-time training Academic Team Atomic Learning
modules needed by staff. Status:
Planned
EP08
5.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will provide additional State: August,2009 EdTech Existence of
staff-created training modules available for Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, training modules
online, anytime access by staff. Campus
Status: In Technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP08 Progress Facilitators,
Teachers
5.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will create and State: August, 2009 EdTech existence of
maintain a learning management system Original - June 2010 Coordinator, course
for creating online, interactive courses to Academic Team management
be used for professional development. Status: system
Planned
EP08
5.2.4: IDEA Public Schools will maintain State: August, 2009 EdTech Existence of
subscriptions and access to online Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, subscriptions to
mentoring and professional development Academic Team these services
communities to provide professional Status:
growth opportunities to all staff members. Planned

EP04, EP08
5.2.5: IDEA Public Schools will create and State: August, 2009 EdTech Existence of
maintain an archive of training session Original - June, 2010 Coordinator, archive
materials such as presentations, Campus
handouts, and videos which may be Status: Technology
viewed asynchronously or replicated by Planned Facilitators
staff at other schools or facilities.

EP05, EP08
5.2.6: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August, 2009 EdTech Existence of
resources for expanded viewing of training Original - June, 2010 Coordinator equipment
sessions via videoconferencing
equipment. Status:
Planned
EP08
5.2.7: IDEA Public Schools will create and State: August, 2009 EdTech Existence of
maintain a catalog of available training Original - June, 2010 Coordinator catalog
modules and will work with all constituents
to create additional modules as they are Status:
needed. Planned

EP08

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GOAL 6: LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT: IDEA Public Schools will employ technology systems
to improve the efficiency and reliability of administrative functions within the organization.
OBJECTIVE 6.1:

IDEA Public Schools will utilize a student information system capable of providing vital student data for NCLB
reporting requirements as well as data driven decision making by campus and organization personnel.

LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12

Responsible:
6.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintain and State: August, Data Manager, Data Improvemets to
improve its student information system Original 2009 - Team system
to provide continued service to its June,
schools and departments in providing Status: 2010
reliable, timely student data. Planned

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08, I09,
LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS08, LAS14
OBJECTIVE 6.2:

IDEA Public Schools will provide a solution for automating classroom observations and data collection by organization
and campus administrators.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12

Responsible:
6.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will implement and State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Existence of system
maintain a system that allows Original 2009 - IT Director, Campus
administrators to efficiently gather and June, Principals, Campus
report classroom observation data to be Status: 2010 Technology
used in affective decision-making. Planned Facilitators

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02,
LAS05, LAS08, LAS10, LAS14
OBJECTIVE 6.3:

IDEA Public Schools will provide a solution for the backup of administrative computers for disaster recovery purposes.


NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 11, 12

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Responsible:
6.3.1: IDEA Public Schools will implement, State: August, IT Director, Network Existence of and
maintain, and upgrade, as necessary, a Original 2009 - Specialists, Campus improvements to
system capable of backing up and June, Technology system,
restoring key administrative machines Status: In 2010 Facilitators performance of
within the organization, at campuses Progress reliable backups
and at the headquarters location, in
compliance with state and federal
regulations.

LAS05, LAS09, LAS14
OBJECTIVE 6.4:

IDEA Public Schools will train all administrators to recognize and identify the exemplary uses of technology within the
organization.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 12

Responsible:
6.4.1: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Improved reporting
professional development to all Original 2009 - Academic team, of technology
administrators in recognizing the June, Campus Principals, integration
exemplary use of technology in the Status: 2010 Campus Technology strategies
classroom. Planned Facilitators

LAS05, LAS06, LAS07, LAS08, LAS15
6.4.2: IDEA Public Schools will create a best State: August, EdTech Coordinator, Existence of and
practices repository in which Original 2009 - IT Director, Campus use of repository
administrators may identify exemplary June, Principals, Campus
uses of technology observed by them. Status: 2010 Technology
Planned Facilitators
EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP09, I01,
I05, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS06,
LAS10, TL01, TL05, TL08, TL09

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GOAL 7: LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT: IDEA Public Schools will provide sufficient planning
and resources to support the organization’s network infrastructure, hardware, software and electronically
delivered learning resources, the effective use of technology, and the integration of technology.
OBJECTIVE 7.1:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a level of campus-based technical staff capable of providing an appropriate level of
hardware and software support to end-users.



Responsible:
7.1.1: IDEA Public School will employ campus-based State: August, IT Director Existence of
computer and network technicians to provide an Original 2009 - personnel capable
appropriate level of hardware and software August, of performing this
support to end users at the campus level. Status: In 2010 work
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I05, I09, LAS01,
LAS02, LAS03
OBJECTIVE 7.2:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a level of centrally-deployed technical staff capable of providing additional support
for technology systems in place throughout the organization.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 12

Responsible:
7.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will employ State: August, IT Director Existence of
headquarters-based technical staff capable of Original 2009 - personnel capable
providing a second level of support to August, of performing this
campus-based technicians. Status: In 2010 work
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, I09
7.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will employ headquarters State: August, IT Director Existence of
based technical staff capable of providing Original 2009 - personnel capable
support for network infrastructure, virus August, of doing this work
protection, security, Active Directory and Open Status: In 2010
Directory administration, server support, Voice- Progress
Over-IP, videoconferencing, asset management,
CIPA compliance, Help Desk and knowledge
management, lab hardware and software,
business services, and student information
systems.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06,

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I07, I08, I09
OBJECTIVE 7.3:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a Campus Technologist at every campus to provide for technology planning,
modeling exemplary technology integration, and providing campus teachers with additional training and mentoring in
technology integration.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 04b, 08, 12

Responsible:
7.3.1: IDEA Public Schools will utilize campus State: August, IT Director, existence of
technologists to provide training to campus Original 2009 - EdTech campus
teachers and staff using a train-the-trainer August, Coordinator technologists
model. Status: 2010
Planned
EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08
7.3.2: IDEA Public Schools will utilize campus State: August, IT Director, exitence of
technologists to mentor teachers and to guide Original 2009 - EdTech campus
them in their professional growth in the areas of August, Coordinator technologists
technology and technology integration. Status: 2010
Planned
EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09
7.3.3: IDEA Public Schools will utilize campus State: August, IT Director, existence of
technologists in the implementation of campus Original 2009 - EdTech campus
technology plans. August, Coordinator technologists
Status: 2010
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, Planned
EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09
OBJECTIVE 7.4:

IDEA Public Schools will maintain a level of centrally-deployed educational technology staff to provide for additional
coaching, mentoring, and training in technology integration.


NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 04b, 12

Responsible:
7.4.1: IDEA Public Schools will utilize centrally State: August, IT Director Existence of
deployed educational technology staff to train Original 2009 - personnel capable
campus technologists and other campus-based August, of performing this
personnel in the integration of technology and Status: In 2010 work
the use of technology tools. Progress

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, TL01,

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TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09,
TL13
7.4.2: IDEA Public Schools will utilize centrally- State: August, IT Director Existence of
deployed educational technology staff to Original 2009 - personnel capable
develop and implement the organization’s Augusst, of performing this
technology plan. Status: In 2010 work
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, TL01,
TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08,
TL09, TL12, TL13
7.4.3: IDEA Public Schools will utilize centrally- State: August, EdTech Existence of
deployed educational technology staff to assess Original 2009 - Coordinator assessment tools
the technology staff development needs of June, and development
campuses and to design a plan for professional Status: In 2010 of professional
growth in the use of technology tools and in Progress development plan
technology integration. from those tools

EP04, EP05, EP08, I01, I02

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GOAL 8: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY: IDEA Public Schools will establish, maintain, and continually
improve a robust network infrastructure that will support the organization’s goals for teaching and learning,
professional development, administration, and other functions.
OBJECTIVE 8.1:

IDEA Public Schools will establish robust, redundant, and reliable network connectivity from each campus to the
organizational network core and to the Internet.

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology


Responsible:
8.1.1: IDEA Public Schools will subscribe to, State: July, IT Director Existence and
maintain, and upgrade a connection to an Original 2009 - performance of ISP,
effective Internet service provider to June, uptime
continue to provide effective Internet Status: In 2012
service with high speed, high capacity Progress
telecommunications network.

I06, I07, I08, I09
8.1.2: IDEA Public Schools will maintain and State: July, IT Director network upgrades
upgrade its network to include increased Original 2009 -
cabling to ensure all students have June,
equitable and anytime, anywhere access Status: In 2012
to Internet and other electronically Progress
delivered resources.

I06, I07, I08, I09
8.1.3: IDEA Public Schools will maintain, State: July, IT Director Existence of new and
upgrade and purchase network hardware Original 2009 - upgraded network
required to create or to improve June, hardware
connectivity between campuses and the Status: In 2012
network core. Progress

I06, I07, I08, I09
8.1.4: IDEA Public Schools will purchase, deploy, State: July, IT Director Existence of UPS
maintain and upgrade uninterrupted power Original 2009 - units
supplies for critical areas of the network. June,
Status: In 2012
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, Progress
I06, I07, I08, I09
8.1.5: IDEA Public Schools will provide, State: July, IT Director network infrastructure
maintain, and upgrade network Original 2009 - in place in new
infrastructure for new campuses as they June, facilities
are built, to include DNS, DHCP, and Status: In 2012
Open Directory servers, uninterruptible Progress

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power supplies, routers, core switches,
layer 2 switches, wireless LAN controllers,
wireless access points, video-on-demand
and video conferencing equipment,
cabling to meet industry standards, and a
minimum of 6 network drops per
classroom and 32 network drops per
computer lab.

I06, I07, I08
8.1.6: IDEA Public Schools will provide, State: July, IT Director existence of filtering
maintain, and upgrade CIPA compliant Original 2009 - and monitoring
filtering software and hardware to assure June, equipment, reports
students have a safe and secure Internet, Status: In 2012 from monitoring
electronic mail, chat rooms, and other Progress software
forms of direct electronic communications.

I06, I07, I08, I09, LAS05, TL14, TL15
8.1.7: IDEA Public Schools will establish, State: July, IT Director Existence of
maintain, and upgrade a robust wireless Original 2009 - improved wireless
network to provide 100% coverage at June, connectivity, new and
each of its campuses. Status: In 2012 upgraded wireless
Progress network equipment
I06, I07, I08, I09
8.1.8: IDEA Public Schools will purchase, State: July, IT Director Existence of new
maintain, and upgrade Voice Over Internet Original 2009 - VOIP equipment
Protocol (VOIP) phones, hardware, and June,
networking equipment. Status: In 2012
Progress
I06, I07, I08, I09, TL14
8.1.9: IDEA Public Schools will provide, State: July, IT Director Existence of
maintain, and upgrade Long Distance Original 2009 - long-distance service
services to all schools and facilities in the June, at all locations
organization. Status: In 2012
Progress
I06, I07, I08, I09
8.1.10: IDEA Public Schools will provide, State: July, IT Director Existence of cellular
maintain, and upgrade cellular phones or Original 2009 - phones, usage logs
mobile devices with data capabilities, as June,
appropriate, for each core content teacher, Status: In 2012
organization administrator, and others at Progress
the discretion of administration.

I07, I08
8.1.11: IDEA Public Schools will provide, State: July, IT Director, participation in
maintain,and upgrade the Regional Original 2009 - EdTech distance learning
Service Center for Video Teleconferencing June, Coordinator offerings through
and other distance learning educational Status: In 2012 ESC1
content. Progress

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LEA LRPT Correlates: I06, I08
8.1.12: IDEA Public Schools will acquire, State: July, IT Director, Existence of
maintain, and upgrade Campus Video Original 2009 - EdTech equipment
Teleconference equipment appropriate for June, Coordinator,
distance learning and increased Status: In 2012 Campus
videoconferencing capabilities. Progress Principals,
Camp[us
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, Technology
I06 Facilitators
OBJECTIVE 8.2:

IDEA Public Schools will create and maintain the necessary network, hardware, and software resources to provide for
business continuity, to include a redundant core capable of providing all necessary business services.

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

NCLB Correlates: 02, 05

Responsible:
8.2.1: IDEA Public Schools will maintain a State: August, IT Director Existence of
redundant link to our Internet service Original 2009 - redundant link
provider to provide for continued service in August,
case of a catastrophic event at the primary Status: 2010
network core. Planned

I06, I07, I08, I09
8.2.2: IDEA Public Schools will upgrade and State: August, IT Director existence of new or
purchase additional network hardware Original 2009 - upgraded equipment
required to create or to improve August,
connectivity between campuses and a Status: 2010
secondary network core. Planned

I06, I07, I08, I09
8.2.3: IDEA Public Schools will purchase, deploy State: August, IT Director existence of
and maintain uninterrupted power supplies Original 2009 - additional UPS
for continued service in case of a August, equipment
catastrophic event at the primary network Status: 2010
core. Planned

I06, I07, I08, I09
8.2.4: IDEA Public Schools will provide State: August, IT Director Existence of
redundant access to CIPA compliant Original 2009 - redundant
filtering software and hardware for August, filtering/monitoring
continued service in case of a catastrophic Status: 2010 hardware and
event at the primary network core. Planned software

I06, I07, I08, I09

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