The document provides an overview and instructions for a Week 4 assignment in an educational leadership course. Students are asked to develop an action plan that examines procedures for data-driven decision making regarding technology integration. The action plan must include: an organizational chart of key stakeholders; a comprehensive professional development plan; and an evaluation plan to assess progress. The document provides rubrics to guide students in completing each component of the assignment at a proficient level, including posting their action plan online for peer review.

1. Kristine A Shipp
Course EDLD 5352
Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
Week 4 Assignment: Due at the end of Week 4.
Overview
Last week, you engaged in an analysis and wrote a report describing the use of technology and
information systems to enrich campus curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and generally
integrate technology into our campus improvement plans to effectively integrate technology and
instructional leadership. Your analysis and report should provide the necessary background for
the Week 4 major assignment – developing an action plan for gathering, analyzing, and using
data from a variety of sources for informed campus decision making focusing on integrating
technology, instructional leadership, professional development and organizational leadership.
As a result of this week’s assignments, you will be able to:
• Examine and assess procedures for gathering, analyzing, and using data from a variety
of sources for informed decision making regarding the integration of technology,
instructional and organizational leadership (SBEC Principal Competency 7 indicator);
• Design and apply skills for monitoring and evaluating change and making needed
adjustments to achieve the campus vision and goals, including the integration of
technology as described above (SBEC Principal Competency 7 indicator).
Both of these outcomes are elements of Domain II, Instructional Leadership.
In writing your Week 4 action plan, use your interviews, your readings, including campus and
district improvement plans as well as any technology plans, and your Week 3 report to make
sure the action plan:
• Identifies data gathering sources;
• Provides a description of an organizational chart describing decision making
responsibilities regarding the integration of technology from central office personnel to
campus leadership and staff;
• Describes comprehensive professional development activities to achieve your action
plan (this may utilize information from the previous three weeks of readings and
activities);
• Includes an evaluation plan to assess the progress and success of the action plan.
Students will be asked to post their action plan on the Discussion Board and each student must
review and comment on at least one other action plan focusing on organizational leadership
designed to maximize the use of technology in data gathering and decision making.
Submit your assignment by 11:59 PM on the seventh day of Week 4.
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Course EDLD 5352
Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
Rubric
Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 4 Assignment.
Tasks Not Meeting
Accomplished Proficient Progressing
 Expectations
Action plan Student completes the Student completes Student provides a Student does not
includes an organizational flow the organizational partial organizational complete the
organizational chart identifying key chart with some chart that does not organizational chart or
chart identifying personnel from the identification of include all key description of roles and
key stakeholders in district administration district and stakeholders, and responsibilities.
integrating through campus campus does not describe the (0 points)
technology and implementation personnel, but roles and
district and responsible for does not address responsibilities of key
campus integrating technology the roles and personnel.
organizational and instructional and responsibilities of (1 point)e
leadership organizational personnel in
leadership. Chart must integrating and
identify personnel titles implementing
responsible for this technology,
integration and instructional and
implementation, and a organizational
brief description of the leadership.
role and responsibilities (2 points)
of all personnel.
(Maximum 3 points)
Comprehensive Student describes a Student provides a Student provides a Student fails to develop
professional professional professional professional a professional
development development plan or development development plan(s) development plan(s).
plan(s) designed to activities designed to plan(s) that that addresses only
one of the three (0 points)
achieve the action achieve the action plan address two of the
plan of integrating of integrating three bulleted bulleted items from the
technology with technology with items from the Accomplished column.
instructional and instructional and Accomplished
organizational organizational column. (1 points)
leadership. leadership. To achieve (2 points)
maximum credit, the
professional
development plan(s)
must:
• Reference analysis
and lessons
learned about the
technology needs
from the Week 3
report
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Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
• Addresses
professional
development
designed to
improve the
gathering, analysis
and use of data
from a variety of
sources
• Includes
professional
development to
improve decision
making in the
integration of
technology with
instructional and
organizational
leadership.
(Maximum 3 points)
Evaluation plan to The action plan must Student provides Student provides an Student fails to include
assess the also include an an evaluation plan evaluation plan that an evaluation plan in
progress and evaluation plan that that addresses addresses only one of the Week 4 action
success of the provides measurable two of the bulleted the bulleted items from plan.
action plan. outcomes designed to items from the the Accomplished (0 points)
address the following: Accomplished column.
column.
• Uses data and (1 point)
other analysis from (2 points)
the Week 3 report,
including using the
campus and district
improvement
plans, and local or
state technology
plans;
• Provides
assessments
and/or monitoring
reports measuring
professional
development
designed to use
technology to
improve the
gathering, analysis
and use of data
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from a variety of
sources
• Provides
assessments
and/or monitoring
evaluating
professional
development to
improve decision
making in the
integration of
technology with
instructional and
organizational
leadership.
.
(Maximum 3 points)
Posting action plan Student posts their Student posts their Student posts their Student does not post
on the Discussion action plan on the action plan on the action plan on the on the Discussion
Board and on their Discussion Board and Discussion Board Discussion Board and Board or on their blog.
blog, and provides on their blog and and on their blog on their blog but does
evidence of provides evidence, and provides not provide any
reviewing and through written evidence, through comments or (0 points)
commenting on comments, of reviewing written comments, reflections on the
action plans of and reflecting on at of reviewing and action plans of other
other students. least two other reflecting on one students.
student’s action plan. other student’s
(Maximum 3 points) action plan.
(1 point)
(2 points)
Assignment Responses are relevant Responses are Responses are Responses do not
Mechanics to course content; relevant to course relevant to course reflect knowledge of
student uses correct content; one or content; more than course content, lack
APA writing mechanics; two errors in three errors in clarity and depth,
no errors in grammar, grammar, spelling, grammar, spelling, or and/or include multiple
spelling, or punctuation. or punctuation, punctuation including errors in grammar,
including APA APA writing spelling, and
(Maximum 3 points) mechanics Needs
writing mechanics. punctuation, including
(2 points) (1 APA errors.
point)Improvement (0 points)
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Course EDLD 5352
Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
The following four parts to the Week 4 assignments should help you complete an
action plan that incorporates all four elements of the assignment, including
posting your action plan and commenting and reflecting on the action plans
shared by fellow students.
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Course EDLD 5352
Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
Week 4 Assignment, Part 1: Development of an organization chart integrating
technology
Using the campus and district improvement plans, and any suggested technology
improvements, develop an organization chart that includes the following:
• Identify by title or job description all personnel/stakeholders responsible for integrating
technology and instructional and organization leadership from the district office to the
campus and classroom;
• Provide a brief description of the role and responsibilities of all identified personnel in
your organizational chart;
• Discuss the role of the principal in making sure the organizational chart is implemented
and monitored.
Superintendent
Director of Assistant
Technology Superintendent
Head Curriculum
Network Engineer Desk Side Support
and Instruction
High Jr. High Intermediate Primary
Campus Principal
Campus Assistant
Principal
Counselor Teachers
Support Staff
Student
Superintendent Dr. Peter Running- Provide leadership and direction for the
development of an educational system that is based on the needs of students, on
standards of excellence and equity, and on community goals. Ensure that appropriate
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Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
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data are used in developing recommendations and making decisions regarding the
technology program and resources.
Assistant Superintendent Mr. Sam Swierc- Works in conjunction with the
Superintendent to ensure that technology goals and objectives including decision
making and instruction communicate expectations for high achievement.
Head of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Debra Airheart- Responsible for instruction
within the district. These responsibilities include maintaining compliance with TEKS,
providing professional development opportunities, meeting state testing requirements,
and supervision of instructional documents and resources.
Director of Technology Pete Eldridge- Manages current Technology Department to
support the achievement of the business and educational goals of the District by
providing technology and resources and by building staff skills.
Network Engineer Jeremy Scryba- Provides technical support on a variety of issues.
Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems. Responds to escalations from
network administrators via telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical
support. Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution.
Desktop Support Robert Johnson- Configures, assembles and installs microcomputers,
workstations and/or peripheral equipment while performing first line support for
desktops and laptops such as printing, power outages, wiring problems, and
malfunctioning end user devices. Escalates unresolved problems to expedite resolution
and reates and maintains user login identification (userid) information and login scripts.
Campus Principals- Instructional leader for the campus and the final decision maker for
campus material. Principals are responsible for implementing and imposing changes to
curriculum where staff integrates technology. Principals must also assess
implementation of technology and provide staff development in areas of weakness.
Campus Assistant Principals- Works in conjunction with the principal to oversee
implementation of technology use in the classroom. Assists prinicipal in providing staff
development and support to teachers.
Campus Counselor- School counselors develop and implement data/needs-driven,
standards-based and research-supported programs, and engage in continuous program
evaluation activities. School counselors analyze outcome data to guide future action
and improve future results for all students.
Professional Teachers- Teachers should make sure every student has access and the
skills necessary to use technology to learn appropriate academic, life and career skills,
in and out to the classroom. Teachers are responsible for integrating technology into the
curriculum and following the state mandated TEKS for curriculum and technology.
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Course EDLD 5352
Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
Campus Support Staff- Working in conjunction with teachers assists in providing a safe
environment using technology to promote better teaching and learning within the
classroom.
Students- Students will continuously utilize technology within the learning environment
while adhering to safety and ethical standards. Using technology resouces students will
assist parents to participate more directly in their children’s education outside the school
environment.
The role of the principal in making sure the organizational chart is implemented
and monitored is as instructional leader for the campus, the principal is the final
decision maker for campus material. Principals are responsible for implementing
and imposing changes to curriculum where staff integrates technology. Principal
must adhere to the Instructional Technology Plan while aligning curriculum,
instruction, and assessment. Principals must also assess implementation of
technology and provide staff development in areas of weakness.
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Course EDLD 5352
Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
Week 4 Assignment, Part 2: Professional Development Planning
Using the campus and district improvement plans, and any suggested technology
improvements, develop professional development activities that include the following:
• Reference analysis and lessons learned about the technology needs from the Week 3
report;
• Addresses professional development designed to improve the gathering, analysis and use
of data from a variety of sources;
• Includes professional development to improve decision making in the integration of
technology with instructional and organizational leadership.
Professional Development Planning should be based on an on-going assessment of
each campus. Each campus’ professional development should address data including
student, campus, and district achievement data from AEIS, STaR Chart, Campus
Improvement Plans, District Technology Plans and any other applicable data sources.
Campus will utilize STaR Chart data to determine campus instructional technology
needs using the online STaR Chart as its resource.
Utilize AEIS-IT data for analysis. The use of this program will analyze data which is
filed on campus along with plan of action to improve instruction.
Staff Development to support instructional goals should provide opportunities for
educators to stay current on technology. It should also offer training for staff to develop
model practices using technology. In addition, Staff Development should demonstrate
and practice how to examine and utilize electronic student data to make sound
educational and instructional choices. These opportunities use Region 10 and AEIS-IT
as resources.
Kemp ISD provides professional development activities:
In addition to formal workshops in technology in the district, at the regional service
center, and with other professional presenters, informal small group and on-on-one
training is given to educators when assistance is needed. This informal training
includes guidance, support, modeling, and lesson planning.
Week 4 Assignment, Part 3: Evaluation Planning for Action Plan
The technology action plan integrating instructional an organizational leadership must include
evaluation components that provide measurable outcomes designed to address the following:
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Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
• Uses data and other analysis from the Week 3 report, including using the campus and
district improvement plans, and local or state technology plans;
• Provides assessments and/or monitoring reports measuring professional development
designed to use technology to improve the gathering, analysis and use of data from a
variety of sources;
• Provides assessments and/or monitoring evaluating professional development to improve
decision making in the integration of technology with instructional and organizational
leadership.
The technology committee will meet at least two times per year to evaluate the plan as
to its progress towards stated goals and pertinence to current district goals. An update
report will be made available to the Superintendent and other interested parties. The
Texas STaR chart results will be studied once a year. Attention will be paid to year-to-
year progress towards district goals as well as the appearance of any new areas of
concern or interest. Campus principals will also monitor lesson plans and classroom
performance for evidence of technology integration. The technology committee and the
Director of Technology will assist the Principals in developing this report. Additional
methods of assessment to monitor plan implementation will include student/staff
surveys and reports and recommendations from the District and Campus Improvement
Teams. Budgets, purchase orders, and other financial data will be used to document
technology funding. Inventories of existing equipment will substantiate movement
toward new and emerging technologies. Staff participation in technology training will be
monitored by sign-in sheets, certificates, and professional staff development offering
records.
To measure the success of the Kemp ISD Technology Plan the following will occur:
 Interviews and surveys will determine student and staff knowledge and success
with targeted objectives.
 Observation will be used to assess application of learned skills.
 Learned skills will also be evaluated through completed projects.
 Observation and monitoring of teacher lesson plans for use of technology will
occur.
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 Texas STaR Chart will be an indicator of teachers’ use of technology.
 Technology committee will review plan and data gathered a minimum of twice
yearly to assure effectiveness in classroom implementation and instruction.
 Inventories and financial records will be used to evaluate equipment and
services.
 Adjustments to budget requests will be made when needed to provide for arising
needs recommended by campus principals, teacher/staff requests, campus
improvement teams, technology committee, and/or Director of Technology.
References
Kemp Independent School District Instructional Technology Plan 2009-2010.
(2009).Kemp, TX: Kemp ISD.
Kemp ISD District Improvement Plan 2009-2010. (2009). Kemp, TX: Kemp ISD.
Kemp Primary School Campus Improvement Plan 2009-2010. (2009). Kemp, TX:
Kemp ISD.
Texas e-Plan: Technology Planning System 2009-2010. (2009). Kemp, TX: Kemp
ISD.
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. (2006). Austin, TX: Texas Education
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Agency.
Texas STaR chart: School technology and readiness: The teacher chart. (2006).
Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency.
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Course EDLD 5352
Section EA1164
December 13, 2009
EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link
Week 4 Assignment, Part 4: Posting your Action Report and Responding to
Other Students’ action plans
Using the discussion board and the blog that you have developed, please write and post
your action plan, and be sure to:
• Read and review at least two other action plans
• Respond to other action plans by posting your comments and reflections
The purpose of the action report is to provide you with recommended procedures for
gathering, analyzing, and using data from a variety of sources for informed campus decision
making focusing on the effective integration of technology in curriculum, instruction,
assessment and professional development. Students may wish to use this action plan as
one of your school improvement projects for your Electronic Portfolio. You may also use the
Week 3 and Week 4 assignments as campus supervised hours for your internship logs. As
indicated these two weeks fall under Domain II, Instructional Leadership, and address
elements of Competencies 4, 5 and 7.
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