1. E-RATE
RISD
Long Range
Technology Plan

2. E-RATE AND THE RISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN
E-Rate RISD Technology Plan
http://www.usac.org/sl/ http://www.risd.org
 What is it?  Vision
 How do we participate?  Needs
 Goals/Strategies
 Where does the
information come
from?
 What does this means
for me as an educator?

3. E-RATE
 Also known as The Schools and Libraries
Program of the Universal Service Fund
 Discounts telecommunication services, Internet
access, and internal connections
 Used by eligible schools and libraries.
Eligible School

4. In order for
our district to
receive
discounted
services, an
approved
Technology
Plan must be
in place.
RISD
Long-Range
Technology
Plan
2008-2011

5. RISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN
The RISD Vision Statement for
Technology:
RISD students will achieve advanced
proficiencies in evolving technologies
to support life-long learning and
success.

6. NEEDS
 Explore options for personal computing devices for
students
 Provide Professional Development on best
practices and technology skills
 Upgrade digital systems regularly
 Provide vigorous and reliable infrastructure
 Opportunities for students’ development of
higher order thinking skills through technology
 Use technology to provide information to parents
and community

7. RISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN GOALS
1.Expect all students to achieve academically
excellent results
2.We will develop individual civic responsibility.
3. We will ensure a safe learning environment.
4. We will recruit, develop and recognize a highly
qualified staff.
5. We will have a high degree of school and
community satisfaction.
6.We will demonstrate fiscal responsibility,
efficiency and effectiveness in all operations.
Skip goals

8. GOALS AND STRATEGIES
1.Expect all students to achieve
academically excellent results
 Students and staff will have access to
resources and equipment
 Curriculum will incorporate Technology
TEKS
 Teachers will incorporate technology
 Students will develop grade appropriate
tech skills
Return to
goals

9. GOALS AND STRATEGIES
2. We will develop individual civic
responsibility.
 Responsible use of technology resources
3. We will ensure a safe learning
environment.
 Maintain e-communication and data
management plans
 Deliver and support a secure network
Return to
Goals

10. GOALS AND STRATEGIES
4. We will recruit, develop and recognize
a highly qualified staff.
 Provide staff with appropriate technology
 Staff will implement new tech-related knowledge
and skills in the classroom
Return to
goals

11. GOALS AND STRATEGIES
5. We will have a high degree of
school and community satisfaction.
All stakeholders will:
 have access to communications regarding
integration of technology
 express confidence in RISD’s abilities to
provide basic tech skills
 be satisfied with technological communication
methods with schools
RISD will promote community learning
Return to
goals

12. GOALS AND STRATEGIES
6.We will demonstrate fiscal
responsibility, efficiency and
effectiveness in all operations.
 Tech spending will be reviewed on a cyclical
basis
 Schools will have sufficient bandwidth
Return to
goals

13. WHERE DOES THE DISTRICT GET OUR
SCHOOL’S INFORMATION FOR THIS PLAN?
 Observations  Star Chart survey
 Administrative reports provides reports to the
and feedback district.
 School-based
technology Liaison

14. WHAT IS MY PART AS A TEACHER?
 Use integrated curriculum activities
that support the TEKS
 Take advantage of technology staff
development opportunities
 Share what you’re doing with other
staff members.
 Take the time to provide honest
feedback when participating in the
STaR chart survey.