1. East Central Independent School DistrictThe Future is Now! District Technology Plan 2010-2011 Presentation Prepared by: Mary Ray Lamar University ET8016

2. District Profile

3. Technology Planning Committee Dr. Patti Birney Tom Harris Jim Selby Kathy Petrequin Tom Grove Connie Guerra Marguerite Lowak Susie Havard Mary Ray Linda Flores Cathy Zotz Natalie Ouellette Wes Stevens Liz Wilson Judy Burns Neil DeSiato Wayne Milner Jennifer Smith Lynn Hernandez Helen Zenner Rick Hernandez Suzette Arriola Patricia White

4. STaR Chart Assessment:School Technology and Readiness www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart

5. Technology Assessment Texas STaR Chart assessment Campus Improvement Plans Anticipated needs Overall operation of schools How can technology help meet goals and objectives?

6. Existing Technology 100 % Internet access 3 workstations per classroom Computer labs Elementary Intermediate Middle School High School Teacher workstations Email Closed-circuit TV network

7. Technology Needs Upgrade computers and related equipment Computers, printers, document cameras, digital cameras, LCD projectors Staff development Sustained, hands-on training On-line training Upgrade existing infrastructure

8. Executive Summary To identify ways in which technology can be used to support district goals and objectives:

9. Infrastructure Access to appropriate technology resources and infrastructure that is secure, safe and reliable.

10. Staff Development Increase educators’ effectiveness in using technology. Sustained, hands-on staff development Monitor technology proficiency levels of teachers

11. Student Achievement Increase student achievement by integrating technology into teaching and learning in all areas. Interactive web-based tools Software applications Interactive hardware Implement technology TEKS instruction in K-8 classrooms.

12. Administrator Effectiveness and Efficiency Integrate technology into instructional management and administration.

13. Proposed Technology Expenditures for 2010-2011

14. Correlations to State and National Technology Plans

15. The Future is Now!

16. References East Central ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 13 TEA. Long range plan for technology. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/etac/LRPToct06.pdf National Educational Technology Plan. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from https://edtechfuture.org TEA. STaR chart: School technology and readiness. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart