Katy ISD- Ashley Peabody

1.       Recognize the related legislatures and regulations to support the needs from your institution.

Katy ISD is a public school district and has to follow the guidelines and regulations set by Texas Education Agency

(TEA).The state board of education requires every school district to develop and follow a long-range technology plan. The

purpose of the long-range technology plan is to enhance the school district and provide teachers and students with the necessary

learning tools to succeed.

In addition to the Long-range technology plan, TEA also created the "School Technology and Readiness Chart" or often reffered to

as STaR. These documents are essential to intergrate technology successfully. Katy ISD selects a committee to help develop their

plan by using the documents to guide them in the right direction.   TEA requires disrticts to meet the needs of Texas students

and prepare them for success in the 21st Century. Texas schoold districts  must have time and resources to scuccessfully prepare

ongoing professional development for all teachers (Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020). Katy ISD's technology plan is

based off this same philosphy. Their goal to provide the right equipment and tools to prepare teachers to effectivly teachstudents.

2.       Develop the objectives for the school technology plan based on the needs from your institution.

Katy ISD district technology plan is divided into four categories. Each category has a long-term goal and objectives. The goals

and objectives are on-going and measured over a three year period.  The first category is teaching and learning, The second

category is educator preparation and development. The third category is leadership, administration, and instructional support. The

last category is infrastructure. The puropse of the catagories is to meet the needs of the district. The district needs consist of

providing professional development to teachers and adminstrators. This is impotant becasue teachers will be able to effectivly

implement technolgy. Another need is to provide students and teachers with Smart Boards, computers, lap tops, and other

various technology equipment (Gillman, 2012). The goals and objectives for each category are listed below. These are

the objectives to meet the needs of the districts goals (Long-Range Technology Plan, 2011):

GOAL 1: Teaching and Learning: Foster academic excellence by fully engaging all students in learning

processes and learning environments (classrooms, libraries, homes and communities) that promote student

engagement.

• Objective 1.1: Develop a structure for inclusion of Technology Applications TEKS within the curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications so that students meet or exceed the Technology Application TEKS state standard.
• Objective 1.2: Utilize digital diagnostic tools to monitor for progress of integration of technology integration into the curriculum, and provide teachers with technology support tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
• Objective 1.3: Support the use of emerging technologies, innovative strategies, and anytime/anywhere access to technology-based learning for all students by providing appropriate curriculum, devices, and services including distance learning, remote access, and digital content services.
• Objective 1.4: Provide cyber-security curriculum to ensure personal safety for students as well as Responsible Use Guidelines which set expectations and rules for students, parents and district personnel.

GOAL 2: Educator Preparation and Development: Ensure that all Katy ISD educators have the

knowledge, skills, and classroom strategies that will transform teaching and learning for the native digital learner.

• Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications TEKS into thecore K12 curriculum.
• Objective 2.2: Document the progress of all teachers toward the mastery of Technology Applications Educator Standards.
• Objective 2.3: Provide ongoing professional development opportunities and follow-through support for all Katy ISD employees.

GOAL 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support: Provide effective and efficient

technology implementation for student, faculty, administrative and community use that meets the demands of the

21st Century and ensures that upon graduation, students are equipped with the skills they need to be fully prepared

for today’s workforce.

• Objective 3.1: Develop, budget for, implement, and monitor a dynamic technology plan reflective of the changing workforce and economy.
• Objective 3.2: Create innovative, flexible and responsive technological environments to maximize teaching and learning.
• Objective 3.3: Offer expanded curricular and instructional opportunities to students via online, digital technology, and a variety of distance learning technologies.
• Objective 3.4: Engage employees in ongoing, relevant and timely professional development/learning delivered in a variety of formats.
• Objective 3.5: Integrate the use of technology tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
• Objective 3.6: Include community input into the planning and support of the integration of technology into teaching and learning.

GOAL 4: Infrastructure: To provide a high-performance infrastructure that takes advantage of innovative and among all stakeholders.

Objective 4.1: Provide access to all e-learning technologies through ubiquitous broadband resources available 24/7 for all  users.

• Objective 4.2: Provide and manage just-in-time technical assistance to support teaching and learning.
• Objective 4.3: Provide appropriately configured technology and processes which will promote student and staff safety and accountability, increase cyber security and prepare for disaster recovery.
• Objective 4.4: Employ systems that maximize efficient use of technology and infrastructure by all students and staff.
• Objective 4.5: Maintain an obsolescence protocol for maintenance and updating of computers, network and other technology related equipment and infrastructure.

3.    Identify the objective for each area of Technology, Funding, and Management. Provide the needed elements for each objective to make sure that it’s measurable.

In Katy ISD's technology plan they provide the technology, funding, and management needed to meet each objective. The technology plan is created every three years (Long-range Technology Plan, 2011). The progress is ongoing for three years, constantly being monitored. At the end of three years the district decides if they accurately met there objective, and based off of that information a new plan is created (Gillman, 2012). In the chart below will show Katy ISD's objectives with the technology, funding, and management required.

 

GOAL 1: Teaching and Learning:Foster academic excellence by fully engaging all students in learning

processes and learning environments (classrooms, libraries, homes and communities) that promote student

engagement.

 

OBJECTIVE 1.2 Utilize digital diagnostic tools to monitor for progress of integration of technology integration into   Budget Amount $4,463,606.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 , ER05 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 the curriculum, and provide teachers with technology support tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
Strategies/ Budget		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.2.1:	Employ appropriate resources to facilitate the integration of Technology TEKS into the curriculum. LRPT Correlates: EP04, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13, TL14	State: Original Status: Ongoing	August to June yearly	Chief Academic Officer	Student Performance on TA TEKS assessment Listing of resources utilized
1.2.2:	Use an online assessment tool to measure student learning with 8th grade students in the area of technology applications skills, and use the data to monitor and adjust technology integration implementation. LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL06, TL07	State: Original Status: Ongoing	August to June yearly	Chief Academic Officer Assessment and Accountabulity	Assessment results and evidence of adjustments made to curriculum

 

OBJECTIVE 1.3: Support the use of emerging technologies, innovative strategies, and anytime/anywhere access to   E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02, ER05 NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 technology-based learning for all students by providing appropriate curriculum, devices, and services including distance learning, remote access, and digital content services. Budget Amount $2,228,460.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.3.1:	a.) Explore emerging technologies and adopt a process for determining alignment with district goals and objectives. b.) Determine infrastructure required to implement identified technology standards, and c.) Define measurement standards/criteria from which to evaluate the established devices and their use. LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP08, I01, I05, I09, LAS02, LAS13, LAS15, TL01, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13	State: Original Status: Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer Chief Information Officer	Distance Learning Program Web 2.0 Toolbox

OBJECTIVE 1.4: Provide cyber-security curriculum to ensure personal safety for students as well as Responsible Use Guidelines which set expectations and rules for students, parents and district personnel.   Budget Amount $0.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 04b, 06, 09
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.4.1:	Review and update the Katy ISD Responsible Use Guidelines (RUG) yearly and require that all District employees, students and other users acknowledge their understanding of their responsibilities as users of the Katy ISD computer/network /Internet system. LRPT Correlates: TL14	State: Original Status: Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer	Signature pages from Katy ISD Employee Handbook or Student Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct on file for all staff & students

 

GOAL 2: Educator Preparation and Development: Ensure that all Katy ISD educators have the

knowledge, skills, and classroom strategies that will transform teaching and learning for the native digital learner.

 

OBJECTIVE 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications TEKS into the core K12 curriculum  Budget Amount $4,543,306.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02, ER04, ER05 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 11
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.4.1:	Deploy campus-level Instructional Coaches (IC) to provide technology integration support for campus teachers and administrators. LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, LAS03, LAS06, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL11, TL12,TL16	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer	CIP Records of integration trainings and attendees Eduphoria professional learning records

 

OBJECTIVE 2.2: Document the progress of all teachers toward the mastery of Technology Applications Educator standards  Budget Amount $0.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02, ER04, ER05 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.2.1:	Conduct longitudinal assessment of technology levels of teachers through a continuing study and analysis of the Texas Administrator, Teacher, and Campus STaR chart data. See Appendix I & J LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS05, LAS08, TL01, TL06, TL07	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer Asst. Supt. Leadership and Org. Dev.	Longitudinal Assessment of STaR Chart data

OBJECTIVE 2.3: Provide ongoing professional development opportunities and follow-through support for all Katy ISD   Budget Amount $283,182.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02, ER04 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 employees.
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.3.1:	Continue academic achievement of digital learners by improving teacher capacity through technology applications-focused workshops led by Instructional Coaches. LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP06	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer Chief Information Officer	District training and on-campus training opportunities offered by Instructional Coaches Eduphoria professional learning records

GOAL 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support: Provide effective and efficient

technology implementation for student, faculty, administrative and community use that meets the demands of the

21st Century and ensures that upon graduation, students are equipped with the skills they need to be fully prepared

for today’s workforce.

OBJECTIVE 3.1: Develop, budget for, implement, and monitor a dynamic technology plan reflective of the changing   Budget Amount $6,574,811.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support E-Rate Correlates: ER03, ER04 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 05,06, 08, 11, 12 workforce and economy. (See Appendixes F&G.)
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.1.1:	Utilize the Chief Information Officer, Director and Project Management positions to communicate and plan with district management and Board to ensure effective use of technology throughout the district.  See Organization Chart. LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05, LAS08, LAS14, LAS15	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	District Superintendent	Yearly budgets and departmental organizational chart.

OBJECTIVE 3.2: Create innovative, flexible and responsive technological environments to maximize teaching and learning. E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02, ER03, ER04, ER05 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 Budget Amount $9,102,750.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.2.1:	Contin Utilize a Strategic Planning Process that is linked to the district Strategic Plan, to integrate the technology plan into the campus and district improvement plans. LRPT Correlates: IN02, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Information Officer Assistant Superintendent for Leadership and Organizational Development	Established systems planning process Campus and District improvement Plans

OBJECTIVE 3.3: Offer expanded curricular and instructional opportunities to students via online, digital technology, and a   Budget Amount $0.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02, NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08, 11, 12 variety of distance learning technologies..
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.3.1:	Explore the use of virtual schools and online classes for delivery of Katy ISD curriculum to students in an anytime/anywhere environment. LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS08, LAS10, LAS13, LAS15, EP01, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13, IN01, IN03, IN05, IN06, IN09	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer Asst. Supt. Leadership and Org. Dev.	Course Offerings TxVSN student enrollments

OBJECTIVE 3.4: Engage employees in ongoing, relevant and timely professional development/learning delivered in a variety Budget Amount $591,987.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support E-Rate Correlates: 02, 04 NCLB Correlates:01, 02, 03,04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.4.1:	Design, implement, evaluate and support a technology professional development/learning technology program for all staff. LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL05, TL06, TL13	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer Chief Information Officer	Technology component within required training plans for all staff members Learning Management System (LMS) Reports

OBJECTIVE 3.5: Integrate the use of technology tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes. Budget Amount $10,065,862.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support E-Rate Correlates: 01, 03, 04, 05 NCLB Correlates:01, 04a, 05, 06, 11, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.5.1:	Co Pursue and utilize available grants, eRate, federal, and/or local funds, and strategic partnerships to support the technology plan. LRPT Correlates: IN02, IN05, IN06, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05, LAS15	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer	eRate reimbursements, Collaborative Title programs Grant funds attained strategic partnerships

OBJECTIVE 3.6: Include community input into the planning and support of the integration of technology into teaching and Budget Amount: $0.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support E-Rate Correlates: 01, 04 NCLB Correlates:02, 06, 09
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.6.1:	Co Participate actively in Leadership Katy Program to develop community business leaders’ understanding of how technology is structured and utilized in Katy ISD. LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, IN01, IN02, IN03, IN08	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer Chief Information Officer	Meeting schedules and agendas

GOAL 4: Infrastructure: To provide a high-performance infrastructure that takes advantage of innovative and among all stakeholders.

BJECTIVE 4.1: Provide access to all e-learning technologies through ubiquitous broadband resources available O 24/7 for all users. Budget Amount $4,184,485.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure E-Rate Correlates: 01, 03, 04, 05 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 09, 11, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.1.1:	Operate a telecommunication telephone, cellular and messaging system throughout the district to improve communication and provide immediate access to information to support administrative and support service requirements. LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Academic Officer Asst. Supt. Leadership and Org. Dev.	All stakeholders have appropriate communication tools including IP phone, voice mail, email and cell (where appropriate)

OBJECTIVE 4.2: Provide and manage just-in-time technical assistance to support teaching and learning. Budget Amount $12,237,787.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure E-Rate Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 05, 06. 09. 10, 11, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.2.1:	Employ personnel required to maintain and operate the communications technology, including telephones, cellular and messaging systems, within the district. LRPT Correlates: IN01, IN05, IN08, IN09	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Information Officer	Performance reports for various communication systems

OBJECTIVE 4.3: Provide appropriately configured technology and processes which will promote student and staff Budget Amount $2,550,129.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure E-Rate Correlates: 01, 03, 04, 05 NCLB Correlates: 01, 05, 06, 11, 12 safety and accountability, increase cyber security and prepare for disaster recovery.
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.3.1:	Operate and maintain effective surveillance systems at each campus and at other District facilities not attached to campuses such as Support, Athletics, and CTE facilities. LRPT Correlates: IN01, IN05, LAS01, LAS02	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Operation Officer Chief Information Officer	Operate and maintain effective surveillance systems at each campus and at other District facilities not attached to campuses such as Support, Athletics, and CTE facilities. LRPT Correlates: IN01, IN05, LAS01, LAS02

OBJECTIVE 4.4: Employ systems that maximize efficient use of technology and infrastructure by all students and staff. E-Rate Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 05, 06, 09 Budget Amount $2,009,080.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.4.1:	Utilize appropriate technology staff to promote successful implementation of technology projects and to provide the highest quality product and service at the most cost effective price. LRPT Correlates: IN01, IN07, IN08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS08, LAS09, LAS13, LAS14, LAS15	State: Original Status:Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Information Officer	Project Satisfaction surveys and timelines from Technology Project Managers and Coordinators

BJECTIVE 4.5: Maintain an obsolescence protocol for maintenance and updating of computers, network and other O technology related equipment and infrastructure. Budget Amount $31,557,816.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure E-Rate Correlates: 01, 03, 04, 05 NCLB Correlates: IN01, IN04, IN05, IN07, IN08
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.5.1:	Implement the established Technology Life Cycle Replacement schedule to refresh existing equipment and to introduce new technology. LRPT Correlates: IN01, IN02, IN04, IN05, IN07, IN09, LAS02, LAS15	State: Original Status: Ongoing	July 2009 – June 2012	Chief Information Officer	Campus Retrofits completed per timelines in retrofit calendar Retrofits of other District facilities completed as required by retrofit timelines

  References:

Long-Range Technology Plan. (2011). Retrieved January  30, 2012, from Katy ISD:

            http://www.katyisd.org/technology/Documents/2009-2012ePlan.pdf

Gillman, H. (2012, Feburary 23). Technology Teacher. (A. Peabody, Interviewer) 

Texas Education Agency. (2006). Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020. Retrieved February 24, 2012, from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html