E-Rate Alignment Report for FALLS CITY ISD

Your technology plan matched 5 of 5 E-Rate correlates.

Below is a list of E-Rate statements to which you may have aligned your Technology Plan.

Correlate ID	E-Rate Correlate Statement
ER01	The plan must establish clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services. Objective 1.1: As the result of utilizing technology resources for curriculum enhancement, student performance on standardized tests will improve to a level sufficient to enable each campus to receive and maintain the TEA Exemplary Campus rating. Strategy 1.1.1: Adopt a K-12 vertically aligned technology application curriculm. LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL05, TL09, TL10, TL18, TL19, EP02, EP13, I01, I10, I15 Strategy 1.1.2: K-12 Teachers attend technology applications implementation training, locally, on-site elsewhere, via video conferencing, or via on-line instruction. LRPT Correlates:TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08, AS08, EP01,EP02,EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, I02, I07, I10, I15 Strategy 1.1.3: Teachers implement revised curriculum utilizing integrated technology tools and technology applications training. LRPT Correlates:TL02,TL08,TL15, TL13, EP04, EP08, EP09 Objective 1.2: To integrate Internet-based learning including distance learning activities into existing curriculum and provide continuing education and degree program work via distance learning for the community (Internet saturated curriculum is especially well adapted to enable teachers to serve the diverse learning styles of our under served economically disadvantaged, special education, At-Risk, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students ) Strategy 1.2.1: Adopt and /or purchase academic textbooks, software, and licensing to enhance traditional curriculum with online resources. LRPT Correlates: TL01,TL07,TL08,TL13,TL18,AS02,AS08,EP02, EP04, EP05 Strategy 1.2.2: Implement single subject and cross curricular classroom projects utilizing online resources to create reports, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia presentations summarizing research results. LRPT Correlates:TL01,TL02,TL03,TL04,TL05,TL06,TL07,TL08, TL09,TL10,TL11, TL13, TL18, TL19, TL20, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP12, I01, I02, I04,I05,I06,I07,I08, I10 Strategy 1.2.3: Implement internet enhanced research projects and/or participation in interactive on-going science, history, and math projects such as NASA & Jason Projects in order to enable students to create reports, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia presentations summarizing research. Interactive projects provide the added valuable opportunity of working with specialists in many fields. LRPT Correlates:TL01-TL16,TL18,AS01,AS08,I01,I02,I05-I11,I13-I15,EP03-EP09,EP13 Strategy 1.2.4: Maintain and/or supplement existing dual credit curriculum— LRPT Correlates:TL04-TL08,TL16,TL17,TL18,AS06,AS08, I01-I03,I05,I07,I08 Strategy 1.2.5: Provide technology oriented community education classes LRPT Correlates: TL6,TL9,TL10,TL17,TL21, AS05-AS08, EP5,EP10,EP12,EP13,EP14, I01,I05,I09,I11,I15 Strategy 1.2.6: Develop outside relationships with countywide, regional, and state education institutions to bring technology oriented opportunities Falls City ISD staff and community members LRPT Correlates:TL08,TL09,TL16,TL17,TL21, AS01,AS04-AS08,EP01,EP09,EP11,EP13,EP14, I10,I14,I15,I08,I11 Strategy 1.2.7: Explore grant resources to help fund these activities LRPT Correlates:TL09,TL19,TL21, EP13, EP14, AS01-AS03,AS07,AS08, EP13,EP14, I01,I11-I15, Strategy 1.2.8: Develop class schedules, assist with registration, and provide staff to monitor equipment during traditional daytime and evening video conferenced dual credit, and traditional post graduate and continuing education classes. LRPT Correlates:TL03-TL05,TL09,TL16-TL21, AS01,As02,AS05-AS08, EP11-EP14, I01,I15 Objective 2.1: 100% of Teachers will have completed Pre-Service in-services that include specific curriculum oriented technology applications training for K-12 teachers and refreshing and updating computer/software basic skills with tips, & templates to encourage curriculum/technology integration; ( Wordprocessing, spreadsheet, database, power point, electronic grade books), based on a review of relevant research and leading to improvements in student academic achievement. Strategy 2.1.1: Provide Pre-Service/In-service training with pay incentives, when funding is available, utilizing newly adopted technology applications software, online resources, and, if possible, advanced Intel Teach-To-The Future Curriculum. LRPT Correlates:EP03,EP04,EP05,EP07-EP13, I01,I06,I07,I08,I10,I11,I13,I15, TL01, Tl03-TL05, TL09-TL11,TL15,TL18,TL20 Strategy 2.1.2: 2. Provide just-in-time training as needed for special projects LRPT Correlates: EP03-EP05,EP07,EP08,EP09,EP11-EP12, AS08 I01, I02,I05-I07, I11,I15,TL01,TL08,TL13,TL15,TL20, Strategy 2.1.3: Teachers will attend appropriate academic training at ESC3, or other educational institutions either in person or via interactive video conference LRPT Correlates: EP05,EP03,EP08,EP09,EP10,EP11,EP12,EP13, AS01, AS02, AS03,AS06, AS07, AS08, I01,I02,I11,I13,I15, TL03,TL04,TL08,TL09,Tl13,TL15,TL16,TL18 Strategy 2.1.4: FCISD will provide access to curriculum development materials and resources in traditional and online format LRPT Correlates: EP03,EP04,EP05,EP08,EP13, TL01,TL02,TL04,TL05,TL06-TL13,TL18, AS01-AS03,AS08,I01,I02,I06,I07 Strategy 2.1.5: 5. Teachers will be encouraged to further education with availability of advanced coursework via distance learning resources. LRPT Correlates:AS01-AS03,AS06-AS08,EP03-EP05, EP08,EP11-EP14, I01-I03,I10, I12-I15, TL04,Tl05,TL13, TL15-TL21 TL18, TL20 Objective 3.1: To maintain and/or purchase appropriate software resources for each teacher, librarian, and other support/special education/PEIMS staff. LRPT Correlates: N08 Strategy 3.1.1: Maintain and/or purchase appropriate software and/or on-line resources for each teacher, librarian, and other support/special education/PEIMS staff. LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS03, AS07, AS08, EP04-EP06, EP10, I01,I02,I07,I08,I14,I15, TL09,TL10,TL15,TL20,TL18 N01, N02, N08 Strategy 3.1.2: The librarian will maintain the electronic book database as well as subscriptions and partnerships to online research databases in addition to purchasing books that correlate to the Accelerated Reader program utilized by district teachers to provide reading fluency practice. LRPT Correlates:AS-1-AS08, EP05,EP06,EP08,EP10,EP13 TL05,TL07,TL08,TL13, TL15, I01, I08 I15 Objective 3.2: 100% of teachers and administrative staff will use technology to manage and maintain daily records and communicate regularly with parents. Strategy 3.2.1: Teachers will utilize electronic gradebooks to provide up-to-date student averages in regular progress reports home. LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS03 I01,I02,I15, TL08, TL09, TL19 Strategy 3.2.2: Teachers and administrative will continue to provide timely important classroom information via letters , notes developed with available technology LRPT Correlates: AS05,I02,I07,I09, I15, EP05, TL01,TL08,TL11 Strategy 3.2.3: Teachers will develop dynamic websites to post classroom information, daily assignments, homework tips. LRPT Correlates:AS03,AS04,AS05 Strategy 3.2.4: The district acceptable use policy will continue to be included in every student handbook and be posted on the school web site. LRPT: AS04-AS06 Strategy 3.2.5: District staff will post game, holiday, and social event information to the FCISD.net web site. LRPT Correlates:AS05,AS07,AS08, EP05,EP13, I02,I09,I11,I15, TL05,TL06,TL08, TL21 Strategy 3.2.6: The district will supply, install, update, and maintain library software upgrades that will provide on-line access to the library database not only for student use, but also for teachers, other staff members, parents, and the community at large. LRPT:AS01-AS08, EP04-EP06,EP10,EP13, I01,I02,I07,I10,I15 TL05,TL06,TL07,TL08,TL09,TL10,TL18,TL21 Objective 3.3: FCISD will provide adult computer literacy and other continuing education programs to 100% of interested community adults. Strategy 3.3.1: FCISD will utilize parent surveys to determine the need to provide adult computer literacy classes for a fee during the 05/06 Fiscal year. If the need exists, these classes will be provided for a fee. LRPT Correlates: AS06, AS07, I09, I11, I12, I15, TL21 Strategy 3.3.2: FCISD will seek funding to provide an aide for distance learning education events and regular coursework LRPT Correlates:AS01,AS02,AS08,I09,I15,I12, TL20, TL21 Strategy 3.3.3: FCISD will update and modify existing facility and network use policies to reflect usage needs for community education classes. LRPT Correlates:AS01-AS08, EP14, I09 Objective 3.4: Falls City ISD will provide administrative staff with data examination and analysis training through technology to support sound decision making where academics and technology integration implementation are concerned. Strategy 3.4.1: Administrative staff will be enrolled and attend monthly Leadership Academy training offered by the Service Center plus any data analysis training offered by Goliad Special Ed. cooperative LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS04, TL01,TL03,TL04,TL07,TL07,TL08,TL11,TL16,TL17,TL18, EP07,EP12,EP13 Strategy 3.4.2: Administrative staff will be trained in the operation of the interactive video conferencing unit designated for this purpose. LRPT Correlates: AS01,AS03,I03,TL03,TL16,TL18,EP11,EP12 Strategy 3.4.3: 3. Administrative staff will conduct programmatic reviews based upon academic, budget, and other need related analysis on a bi-annual basis to determine if and how to implement changes in current campus and technology plans. LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS08,TL03,TL09,TL18,EP12, EP14, I15 Objective 4.1: FCISD will maintain and supplement the existing gigabit backbone network infrastructure supplying 100% of existing classrooms with at least 2 computers, 1 for the teacher and 1 for student access, the ultimate goal being to reduce the student:computer ratio as much as possible. Strategy 4.1.1: FCISD will maintain a position for a full time network administrator/technology coordinator. LRPT Correlates:AS08, I04,I10,I14, I15 Strategy 4.1.2: FCISD will maintain a position for at least one part-time technology aid for the elementary computer lab LRPT Correlates:AS08,I10,I15 Strategy 4.1.3: FCISD will maintain and supplement the existing infrastructure as needed to provide the best quality of service possible. New HS Lab/Laptop Lab workstations LRPT Correlates:AS01, AS02, I01, I02, I03, I04,I07,I10, I14 Strategy 4.1.4: FCISD will provide appropriate technical training, ie Windows Security, boundary protection (Spam and Anti-Spyware practices) for technical staff, technology coordinator, and technology aides. LRPT Correlates:I02, NO4B Strategy 4.1.5: FCISD will utilize upstream Net3 filtering for content in compliance with the CIPA, as need is determined. ER04, ER05, LRPT Correlates:AS04,AS08, I02,I15 Strategy 4.1.6: FCISD will work with KCCNet to continue to develop local wireless infrastructure to enable the participation in the TAMUK wireless distance education program LRPT Correlates:EP11,AS04,AS05, I02, NO4B, I13 TL18,TL19, TL21 Strategy 4.1.7: FCISD will participate in future grant opportunities to aid in the maintenance and supplementation of the existing system to fit future technology needs. LRPT Correlates:I02, I12,I10
ER02	The plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve education or library services. Objective 1.1: As the result of utilizing technology resources for curriculum enhancement, student performance on standardized tests will improve to a level sufficient to enable each campus to receive and maintain the TEA Exemplary Campus rating. Strategy 1.1.1: Adopt a K-12 vertically aligned technology application curriculm. LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL05, TL09, TL10, TL18, TL19, EP02, EP13, I01, I10, I15 Strategy 1.1.2: K-12 Teachers attend technology applications implementation training, locally, on-site elsewhere, via video conferencing, or via on-line instruction. LRPT Correlates:TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08, AS08, EP01,EP02,EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, I02, I07, I10, I15 Strategy 1.1.3: Teachers implement revised curriculum utilizing integrated technology tools and technology applications training. LRPT Correlates:TL02,TL08,TL15, TL13, EP04, EP08, EP09 Objective 1.2: To integrate Internet-based learning including distance learning activities into existing curriculum and provide continuing education and degree program work via distance learning for the community (Internet saturated curriculum is especially well adapted to enable teachers to serve the diverse learning styles of our under served economically disadvantaged, special education, At-Risk, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students ) Strategy 1.2.1: Adopt and /or purchase academic textbooks, software, and licensing to enhance traditional curriculum with online resources. LRPT Correlates: TL01,TL07,TL08,TL13,TL18,AS02,AS08,EP02, EP04, EP05 Strategy 1.2.2: Implement single subject and cross curricular classroom projects utilizing online resources to create reports, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia presentations summarizing research results. LRPT Correlates:TL01,TL02,TL03,TL04,TL05,TL06,TL07,TL08, TL09,TL10,TL11, TL13, TL18, TL19, TL20, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP12, I01, I02, I04,I05,I06,I07,I08, I10 Strategy 1.2.3: Implement internet enhanced research projects and/or participation in interactive on-going science, history, and math projects such as NASA & Jason Projects in order to enable students to create reports, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia presentations summarizing research. Interactive projects provide the added valuable opportunity of working with specialists in many fields. LRPT Correlates:TL01-TL16,TL18,AS01,AS08,I01,I02,I05-I11,I13-I15,EP03-EP09,EP13 Strategy 1.2.4: Maintain and/or supplement existing dual credit curriculum— LRPT Correlates:TL04-TL08,TL16,TL17,TL18,AS06,AS08, I01-I03,I05,I07,I08 Strategy 1.2.5: Provide technology oriented community education classes LRPT Correlates: TL6,TL9,TL10,TL17,TL21, AS05-AS08, EP5,EP10,EP12,EP13,EP14, I01,I05,I09,I11,I15 Strategy 1.2.6: Develop outside relationships with countywide, regional, and state education institutions to bring technology oriented opportunities Falls City ISD staff and community members LRPT Correlates:TL08,TL09,TL16,TL17,TL21, AS01,AS04-AS08,EP01,EP09,EP11,EP13,EP14, I10,I14,I15,I08,I11 Strategy 1.2.7: Explore grant resources to help fund these activities LRPT Correlates:TL09,TL19,TL21, EP13, EP14, AS01-AS03,AS07,AS08, EP13,EP14, I01,I11-I15, Strategy 1.2.8: Develop class schedules, assist with registration, and provide staff to monitor equipment during traditional daytime and evening video conferenced dual credit, and traditional post graduate and continuing education classes. LRPT Correlates:TL03-TL05,TL09,TL16-TL21, AS01,As02,AS05-AS08, EP11-EP14, I01,I15 Objective 2.1: 100% of Teachers will have completed Pre-Service in-services that include specific curriculum oriented technology applications training for K-12 teachers and refreshing and updating computer/software basic skills with tips, & templates to encourage curriculum/technology integration; ( Wordprocessing, spreadsheet, database, power point, electronic grade books), based on a review of relevant research and leading to improvements in student academic achievement. Strategy 2.1.1: Provide Pre-Service/In-service training with pay incentives, when funding is available, utilizing newly adopted technology applications software, online resources, and, if possible, advanced Intel Teach-To-The Future Curriculum. LRPT Correlates:EP03,EP04,EP05,EP07-EP13, I01,I06,I07,I08,I10,I11,I13,I15, TL01, Tl03-TL05, TL09-TL11,TL15,TL18,TL20 Strategy 2.1.2: 2. Provide just-in-time training as needed for special projects LRPT Correlates: EP03-EP05,EP07,EP08,EP09,EP11-EP12, AS08 I01, I02,I05-I07, I11,I15,TL01,TL08,TL13,TL15,TL20, Strategy 2.1.3: Teachers will attend appropriate academic training at ESC3, or other educational institutions either in person or via interactive video conference LRPT Correlates: EP05,EP03,EP08,EP09,EP10,EP11,EP12,EP13, AS01, AS02, AS03,AS06, AS07, AS08, I01,I02,I11,I13,I15, TL03,TL04,TL08,TL09,Tl13,TL15,TL16,TL18 Strategy 2.1.4: FCISD will provide access to curriculum development materials and resources in traditional and online format LRPT Correlates: EP03,EP04,EP05,EP08,EP13, TL01,TL02,TL04,TL05,TL06-TL13,TL18, AS01-AS03,AS08,I01,I02,I06,I07 Strategy 2.1.5: 5. Teachers will be encouraged to further education with availability of advanced coursework via distance learning resources. LRPT Correlates:AS01-AS03,AS06-AS08,EP03-EP05, EP08,EP11-EP14, I01-I03,I10, I12-I15, TL04,Tl05,TL13, TL15-TL21 TL18, TL20 Objective 3.1: To maintain and/or purchase appropriate software resources for each teacher, librarian, and other support/special education/PEIMS staff. LRPT Correlates: N08 Strategy 3.1.1: Maintain and/or purchase appropriate software and/or on-line resources for each teacher, librarian, and other support/special education/PEIMS staff. LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS03, AS07, AS08, EP04-EP06, EP10, I01,I02,I07,I08,I14,I15, TL09,TL10,TL15,TL20,TL18 N01, N02, N08 Strategy 3.1.2: The librarian will maintain the electronic book database as well as subscriptions and partnerships to online research databases in addition to purchasing books that correlate to the Accelerated Reader program utilized by district teachers to provide reading fluency practice. LRPT Correlates:AS-1-AS08, EP05,EP06,EP08,EP10,EP13 TL05,TL07,TL08,TL13, TL15, I01, I08 I15 Objective 3.2: 100% of teachers and administrative staff will use technology to manage and maintain daily records and communicate regularly with parents. Strategy 3.2.1: Teachers will utilize electronic gradebooks to provide up-to-date student averages in regular progress reports home. LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS03 I01,I02,I15, TL08, TL09, TL19 Strategy 3.2.2: Teachers and administrative will continue to provide timely important classroom information via letters , notes developed with available technology LRPT Correlates: AS05,I02,I07,I09, I15, EP05, TL01,TL08,TL11 Strategy 3.2.3: Teachers will develop dynamic websites to post classroom information, daily assignments, homework tips. LRPT Correlates:AS03,AS04,AS05 Strategy 3.2.4: The district acceptable use policy will continue to be included in every student handbook and be posted on the school web site. LRPT: AS04-AS06 Strategy 3.2.5: District staff will post game, holiday, and social event information to the FCISD.net web site. LRPT Correlates:AS05,AS07,AS08, EP05,EP13, I02,I09,I11,I15, TL05,TL06,TL08, TL21 Strategy 3.2.6: The district will supply, install, update, and maintain library software upgrades that will provide on-line access to the library database not only for student use, but also for teachers, other staff members, parents, and the community at large. LRPT:AS01-AS08, EP04-EP06,EP10,EP13, I01,I02,I07,I10,I15 TL05,TL06,TL07,TL08,TL09,TL10,TL18,TL21 Objective 3.3: FCISD will provide adult computer literacy and other continuing education programs to 100% of interested community adults. Strategy 3.3.1: FCISD will utilize parent surveys to determine the need to provide adult computer literacy classes for a fee during the 05/06 Fiscal year. If the need exists, these classes will be provided for a fee. LRPT Correlates: AS06, AS07, I09, I11, I12, I15, TL21 Strategy 3.3.2: FCISD will seek funding to provide an aide for distance learning education events and regular coursework LRPT Correlates:AS01,AS02,AS08,I09,I15,I12, TL20, TL21 Strategy 3.3.3: FCISD will update and modify existing facility and network use policies to reflect usage needs for community education classes. LRPT Correlates:AS01-AS08, EP14, I09 Objective 3.4: Falls City ISD will provide administrative staff with data examination and analysis training through technology to support sound decision making where academics and technology integration implementation are concerned. Strategy 3.4.1: Administrative staff will be enrolled and attend monthly Leadership Academy training offered by the Service Center plus any data analysis training offered by Goliad Special Ed. cooperative LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS04, TL01,TL03,TL04,TL07,TL07,TL08,TL11,TL16,TL17,TL18, EP07,EP12,EP13 Strategy 3.4.2: Administrative staff will be trained in the operation of the interactive video conferencing unit designated for this purpose. LRPT Correlates: AS01,AS03,I03,TL03,TL16,TL18,EP11,EP12 Strategy 3.4.3: 3. Administrative staff will conduct programmatic reviews based upon academic, budget, and other need related analysis on a bi-annual basis to determine if and how to implement changes in current campus and technology plans. LRPT Correlates: AS01-AS08,TL03,TL09,TL18,EP12, EP14, I15 Objective 4.1: FCISD will maintain and supplement the existing gigabit backbone network infrastructure supplying 100% of existing classrooms with at least 2 computers, 1 for the teacher and 1 for student access, the ultimate goal being to reduce the student:computer ratio as much as possible. Strategy 4.1.1: FCISD will maintain a position for a full time network administrator/technology coordinator. LRPT Correlates:AS08, I04,I10,I14, I15 Strategy 4.1.2: FCISD will maintain a position for at least one part-time technology aid for the elementary computer lab LRPT Correlates:AS08,I10,I15 Strategy 4.1.3: FCISD will maintain and supplement the existing infrastructure as needed to provide the best quality of service possible. New HS Lab/Laptop Lab workstations LRPT Correlates:AS01, AS02, I01, I02, I03, I04,I07,I10, I14 Strategy 4.1.4: FCISD will provide appropriate technical training, ie Windows Security, boundary protection (Spam and Anti-Spyware practices) for technical staff, technology coordinator, and technology aides. LRPT Correlates:I02, NO4B Strategy 4.1.5: FCISD will utilize upstream Net3 filtering for content in compliance with the CIPA, as need is determined. ER04, ER05, LRPT Correlates:AS04,AS08, I02,I15 Strategy 4.1.6: FCISD will work with KCCNet to continue to develop local wireless infrastructure to enable the participation in the TAMUK wireless distance education program LRPT Correlates:EP11,AS04,AS05, I02, NO4B, I13 TL18,TL19, TL21 Strategy 4.1.7: FCISD will participate in future grant opportunities to aid in the maintenance and supplementation of the existing system to fit future technology needs. LRPT Correlates:I02, I12,I10
ER03	The plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education or library services. NEEDS ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Assessment Process Assessment Process: A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing teacher, student, & parent surveys, interviews, 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: District-Wide • Direct connection to the Internet via T1 leased line to Region 3 ESC. • Direct connection to Palo Alto College via T1 leased line. • District web servers in place providing district information and student work. • Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet, World Wide Web content, network management, and equipment donations. • Distance learning lab available for students, staff, and community members. • T-STAR satellite receiver used for district training and information. • Net3 video conferencing for district training, information, and future student curriculum. • District grade book program for grade accounting with attendance capability and secure parental login. • District, High School, Elementary School, and Special Education Mambo servers implemented to support and encourage interactive Teacher/student/community online interaction. • Fiber-backbone, Ethernet gigabit backbone switches, 10/100 mbps Ethernet-to-the-desktop in (51) classrooms, with 2 stationary computer labs, one portable computer lab (14 laptops). District servers include 1 each for the library and PEIMS accounting, 2 for district application programs supporting district wide student academic projects and technology classes, including, but not limited to elementary and junior high technology applications, desktop publishing, Business Computer Information Systems I & II, Accounting. (web mastering, digital graphics and animation, video technology, computerized accounting, computer repair, and Microsoft Academic Authorized Training, are offered as per TEA requirements.) Need to show we offer at least 4 of 8 required by TEA. • Networked online card catalog, Internet access, Texas Library Connection, and automated checkout in the library. Software to make card catalogs available on-line is waiting to be installed. FALLS CITY High School • Direct connection to the Internet via T1 leased line. • Four network drops in every classroom. • Computer projectors for classroom checkout. • A shared technology coordinator/teacher to aid the high school and elementary staff in technical troubleshooting, and classroom preparation, technology planning, and deployment. • A HS computer lab equipped with 22, aging 1998, PII, 450MHZ computers that are prone to disk save/retrieve errors and continual lockups. • A heavily used laptop cart that houses 18 PIV, 1.4Ghz laptops with the XP Pro.operating system, needs a newer router to prevent login failures due to timeouts. FALLS CITY Elementary • Direct connection to the Internet via T1 leased line. • Four network drops in every classroom. • Computer projectors for classroom checkout. • A part-time teaching assistant to conduct elementary labs and a shared technology coordinator/teacher to aid technical troubleshooting, and classroom preparation, technology planning, and deployment. • Elementary computer lab with 21, aging, 1997, PII, 233MHZ Dell computers prone to disk save/retrieve errors and continual lockups. Telecommunications Services Currently, all students and staff members in the school district have access to the Internet, through a direct connection (as cited above in the Statement of Existing Conditions). LANs are in place on every campus, High School houses 178, elementary, 153 students. Inventory The latest inventory of current technology available for student use in FALLS CITY ISD as of February 2005 is given in the chart below. Only current, non-obsolete (Pentium II speed or better; at least 128MB RAM; network-capable) student computers are listed. The list does not include administrative computers or file servers. CAMPUS NUMBER OF STUDENTS TOTAL COMPUTERS STUDENT TO COMPUTER RATIO Elementary 178 61 2.91:1 High School 153 64 2.39:1 GRAND TOTALS 331 125 2.65:1 Note: There are approximately 34 PII and PIII computers waiting for memory upgrades and software installation to deploy in labs and classrooms, if we cannot afford to replace these older computers. The computer lab computers on both campuses were purchased in 1997 and 1998, they are at least 7 years old, but they do have 196 Megs. Of ram 10 gigabytes of hard disk space, windows 2000 professional and either office 2000 premium or Office XP; however, they are becoming more unreliable as time passes and all the wonderful technology resources out there are useless without equipment that will reliably access them. The Library, PEIMS, and Student Network servers have been updated with newer model servers. Plans to redeploy the old servers as Linux application and dynamic web servers are underway. Curriculum designed for dissemination via this technology will not get delivered properly if the computer lab computers are not reliable. Our concern is that computers in both computer labs need replacing, funds that have been made available through the Federal Rural Initiatives program will provide for only one lab or both labs and no new monitors. Needs As previously mentioned the Falls City ISD technology Committee has utilized a variety of methods to determine the needs of the district for July 2005, through June 2006. Ever mindful of the Texas Long Range Plan for technology development guidelines, the technology committee members utilized the Star Chart and local surveys, in addition to committee member attendance at textbook adoption hearings which stress the integration of technology across the curriculum, research into current and possible future trends and best practices to determine what types of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for Technology. goals and strategies to set for next year. Falls City ISD is a land poor rural district. The majority of families travel out of the county to work. Others work in the school district, on family farms or in other family owned businesses with very few taxable assets. As a result, FCISD qualifies for only a minimal- 55% ERATE reimbursement and is generally excluded from technology grant opportunities, such as the recently made available Technology Immersion grant, and other academic, recent, Math and Science grants which tend to focus on providing funds for districts with high numbers of students living at or below the poverty level. With the emphasis being placed upon technology immersion into each academic subject area, our greatest need is for funding to support the increasing demands for more computers and peripherals as well as staff to troubleshoot so that we can deliver instruction utilizing the required technology. There is nothing more disturbing than seeing a teacher and student wanting to utilize the latest curriculum resource to provide the best possible learning opportunities, but not having a reliable properly equipped computer or presentation device with which to do it. Where Teaching and Learning are concerned, FCISD needs to provide the technological instructional tools needed by teachers to teach and by students to learn within a rigorous curriculum framework that provides standard and online research in addition to opportunities for interactive research with professionals in the field leading to academic and technology TEKS mastery. It is important that academic achievement be documented with improvement on statewide testing instruments such as the TAKS test, especially among the special education and economically disadvantaged student populations in order to maintain funding in state and federal programs. Where Educator Preparation and Development are concerned, FCISD needs to address staff development needs not only of the education community, but of all the members of the professional and Para-professional community in our district. Where Administration and Support Services are concerned, FCISD needs to work with the technology coordinator and technology committee members to develop the shared vision of a technologically immersed curriculum that encourages and sustains the appropriate integration of technology, uses modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and uses data for sound decision-making and continual assessment of effective technology for improving student learning. Where the Infrastructure for Technology is concerned, FCISD realizes the need to focus on hardware, software, and human infrastructure (the capabilities or proficiencies of those who use the technical components). The infrastructure of the FCISD network and its ability to participate in statewide online resources is the critical element of support for all four areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology. FCISD needs to maintain the existing infrastructure and staff in addition to actively planning for the purchase of equipment and/or software needed to keep the system up-to-date and capable of securely accessing online academic and administrative resources. Goals, Objectives/Strategies, Timeline, Person(s) Responsible Goals & Objectives: FALLS CITY ISD has developed goals and objectives based upon the recommendations 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. Teaching and Learning Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education. Goals that will be addressed include: • To improve the academic achievement, including technology literacy, of all students. • To integrate technology (including software and electronically delivered learning materials) into curricula and instruction, and utilize a timeline for this integration. Educator Preparation and Development Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs not only of teachers but of all the members of the professional education community. Goals that will be addressed in this area include: • To improve the capacity of all teachers to integrate technology effectively into curriculum and instruction. • To provide training to identify and promote curricula and teaching strategies that integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, based on a review of relevant research and leading to improvements in student academic achievement. • To provide ongoing, sustained professional development for: teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom and the library media center. Administration and Support Services Administration and Support Services addresses the role of the technology leader to create a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and hence use data for sound decision-making and continual assessment of effective technology for improving student learning. Goals that will be addressed include: • To provide supporting resources, such as services, software, other electronically delivered learning materials, and print resources, that will be acquired to ensure successful and effective uses of technology. • To use technology effectively to promote parental involvement and increase communication with parents. • To provide access to adult literacy programs delivered by the district or in collaboration with adult literacy service providers. Infrastructure for Technology Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and human infrastructure (the capabilities or proficiencies of those who use the technical components). The infrastructure of a school is the critical element of support for all four areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology. This hardware—and the connecting peripherals such as the network connections and the resulting communications capabilities—enable the system to function properly. The infrastructure provides the foundation for software applications, computer programs such as graphics or spreadsheets, and the TEKS content. The primary goal in this area will be: • To ensure that all students and teachers have increased access to technology. • To enforce a policy of Internet safety that includes measures to block or filter content for both minors and adults to certain visual depictions.
ER04	The plan must provide for a sufficient budget to acquire and support the non-discounted elements of the plan: the hardware, software, professional development, and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy. BUDGET INFORMATION Total amount of Title II funds: $756.00 Method of application for formula funds: Application via a Title II, Part D shared services arrangement or cooperative Budget Detail for 2005 (Year 1) Budget Item Cost Funding Sources with % Staff Development $12855.00 5.88%Title II, Part D 2% Rural Initiatives Grant, 91.88% Local Funds Telecommunications and Internet Access $22811.00 45% Local & Technology Allotment 55% ERATE- reimbursement. Materials and Supplies $23441.00 7.98% Tech Allotment 92.02% Local Equipment $46241.00 74.15% Rural Initiative 25.85% Local Funds Maintenance $61309.00 98.77% Local, 22.75% RI, 1.23%T2,PD Miscellaneous Expenses $0.00 100% Local Total $166657.00
ER05	The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise. EVALUATION INFORMATION Evaluation Process Evaluation of the Technology Plan will be a systematic ongoing process. All aspects of the Plan will be evaluated formally once each year at a time that coincides with ERATE technology plan update requirements. The process must start in October and be completed by mid March. The Technology Plan Committee will be responsible for the reviewing and suggesting plan updates. The intention of the evaluation will be to make decisions on the impact that technology has on the learning process for all students. A report will be given to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees after each formal evaluation occurs. FALLS CITY ISD’s STaR Chart results for each campus will be used to help FALLS CITY ISD assess its progress toward meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology. Other methods used for evaluation will include: • Surveys of the staff regarding their use of and needs for technology in the classroom • Informal interviews conducted by the campus Technology Plan Committee representative • Records of staff member participation in technology training monitored by sign-in sheets, email replies and recommendations and teacher professional development records. • Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distance learning projects. • Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and on the web site. • Monitoring and documentation of community involvement. • Yearly inventory of hardware and software • Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records. Evaluation Method Principals will review the state TEKS requirements for teachers then utilize the PDAS instrument to evaluate the extent to which teachers meet this state mandated teaching skill and make recommendations for improvement. In an effort to help teachers help themselves meet the state technology criteria for existing teachers, FCISD will adopt textbooks that utilize an appropriate mix of academics and technology integration, thus providing technology resources, encourage teachers to attend Community Network software training classes, region 3 academic training, and provide technology oriented local in-service training. Attendance records, textbook adoption records, Lesson Plans, student projects, and PDAS instruments will serve as evaluation tools as the principal determines the extent to which teachers are increasingly able to teach utilizing technology tools. Academic standards are rising, students need to cover more material faster, online resources often provide the means for this to happen. Student achievement scores will be combined with academic teaching resource records to determine the extent to which technology is playing a role in student achievement increases/decreases. Technology tool updates will be recommended by the technology committee and technology coordinator to campus principals, the superintendent, and the school board. After reviewing the requests, other district priorities, and funds availability, the superintendent and school board will make the final funding decision(s). Should requests not be approved, then timelines for implementation will need to be adjusted. The technology coordinator and technology committee members will make an informal review of current technology plan goals at least once a year. If major adjustments in timelines are needed, then recommendations will be made to that effect to the principals and/or the superintendent. Additional major factors in meeting implementation goals are the timelines of outside groups FCISD is working with, and whether or not the technology coordinator is allowed full time to devote to making the technology work for the district. Without the proper time to allocate to the tasks at hand, important goals will go unimplemented.

DISTRICT: 128904
REQUIRED: 2
COMPLETED PERCENT: 100
COMPLETED CAMPUS: 2
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