The school I chose to research is a participant in the E-Rate program. I reviewed the District Technology Plan for goals and strategies for using telecommunications and information technology, an assessment of telecommunication services, budget resources, professional development strategies, and a professional development coordinator. The school has a designated professional development coordinator. The District Technology Plan is evaluated and updated as needed and according to state guidelines.
The goals are written to meet specific objectives defined in the TEKS Technology Application K-12. Examples of the goals are:
1) To incorporate technology into education in support of TEKS and students graduate with the skills necessary to achieve lifelong learning. Strategies to support this goal are to monitor and assess technology performance skills and standards for benchmark competencies; and provide students with equal access to resources and computer equipment.
2) Administrative support will assist with integrating technology into the learning environment to expand students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strategies to support this goal are to maintain campus equipment including hardware and software, conduct annual reviews of campus equipment, provide training opportunities for staff, and create partnerships with state, federal, and private entities to assist with providing technology resources.
3) Staff professional development activities will be provided for maintaining compliance with SBEC standards. Strategies to support this goal are to provide staff development training, and continue technology certification programs for teachers.
The main component of budget resources is the E-Rate program. The schools goals and objectives are directly related to meeting guidelines in the TA TEKS and STaR program to maintain funding assistance.
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