2. Mission Statement The mission of the Dalhart Independent School District, as a total community instructional system committed to excellence, is to educate students. Through participation in quality programs, in innovative and challenging educational experiences, and in creative partnerships with the community, students will acquire knowledge and develop self esteem, moral values, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills which will prepare them to become responsible, productive citizens of the 21st century.
3. Star ChartNeeds Assessment Teaching and Learning: 14- Developing Tech Educator Preparation & Development: 14 - Developing Tech Leadership, Administration & Support Services: 13 – Developing Tech Infrastructure for Technology: 16 – Advanced Tech
4. Goal : 1 DISD will strive to enable all students to become technology literate using electronic networks by integrating technology in the curriculum at all levels. Objective 1.1: Teachers will provide TEKS based learning experiences for all students using a variety of technologies, promoting active learning. Objective 1.2: Integrate technology skills into all subject areas to promote student learning. Objective 1.3: DISD will provide telecommunication tools for use by students, staff, libraries, parents, and the community
5. Goal: 2 Improve educators’ abilities in integrating technology effectively into curriculum, achieving proficiency in SBEC Technology Standards, and encouraging student-centered learning. Objective 2.1: Staff will continually develop and demonstrate technology skills Objective 2.2: DISD will provide opportunities to increase technology skills for educators. Objective 2.3: DISD will provide support for technology use by students, staff, and administration.
6. Goal: 3 DISD will provide opportunity for students, parents, community, staff and administration that will encourage communication and distribution of data, nurture community partnerships, and support parental involvement Objective 3.1: Administration & staff will use technology to maximize effectiveness & produce data-driven, student-centered learning. Objective 3.2: Administration & staff will effectively communicate with community & parents as well as internally with each other Objective 3.3: Review & modify technology needs
7. Goal: 4 DISD will, provide, maintain, & update the technology infrastructure of our district to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, administration & community through hardware software, & training. Objective 4.1: Maintain or retain technology expertise for supporting technology & training in the use of technology. Objective 4.2: Review, maintain, & provide appropriate grade-level software that is aligned with TEKS, TAKS, & STAAR & addresses the accessibility of all students based on physical & developmental abilities, & learning needs. Objective4.3: Explore & promote opportunities that encourage community use of technology.
9. Schools & libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund “E-Rate” Developed in 1997 Eligible non-profit schools & libraries receive 20-90% discounts Eligible services include: Traditional Telecommunications Services Internet Access Internal Connections Eligibility based on % of students eligible for participations the national School Lunch Program or other federal programs.
10. E-RATE Schools have to show eligibality 20%-90% discounts availible – based on % of students eligible for participation in the National School Lunch Program or other federal programs. Discounts applied include available telecommunication services, Internet access, and internal connections. Started in 1997 as a result of the FCC Eligible services : basic local and long distance services, Internet access, acquisition and installation of equipment to provide internal connections.
11. Application process for Eligibility FCC Form 470 (Description of Services Requested & Certification) FCC form 471 (Services Ordered &Certification) FCC Form 486 (Receipt of Service Confirmation)
