Shepherd ISD's technology plan aims to utilize E-rate funding, established in 1996, to enhance communication and information services in schools and libraries. The district with approximately 2,000 students has a technology budget of $450,000 and seeks to improve technology integration in curriculum, increase support for teachers, and upgrade existing equipment. Shepherd ISD is actively working to meet federal and state technology regulations with the support of E-rate funding.

1. Shepherd ISD Technology Planand E-Rate1

2. The Goals of this presentation are to:1) Brief overview of the E-Rate Fund.2) Overview of Shepherd ISD Technology Plan2

3. E-RateEnacted in 1996 with Telecommunications ActProvides funding for modern communications and information services.Fund can be used for schools or libraries.3

4. Funding For E-RateFund is capped at 2.25 billion dollars annuallyFunding for facility depends on two items 1) % disadvantage 2) Rural or Urban location4

5. SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES DISCOUNT MATRIX5

6. For more information on E-rate go to:E-Rate Program6

7. Shepherd ISD Technology PlanShepherd ISD has a total of 4 campusesTotal number of students is about 2000SISD has a technology budget of $450,0007

8. Existing ConditionsTwo T1 lines leased from ESC 6District file servers in placeWritten policies in place for use of technology8

9. Existing Conditions cont.Content filter in placeDistance learning available9

10. Existing conditions cont.Computer projectors in most classroomsOnline grade book server in placeOnline/server based library management server for all campuses.10

11. Existing Conditions cont.Cafeteria management software in placeTextbook management server to track all textbooksSpecial education management server in place11

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13. Needs and GoalsProfessional development for integration of technology into curriculumBring teachers to advanced level defined by STaR chart13

14. Needs and Goals cont.Increase number of technology support specialist.Provide teachers with programs and software to promote learning.14

15. Needs and Goals cont.Upgrade Microsoft office programUpgrade or replace all computers that are 5 years or older.Change how technology work orders are managed15

16. Needs and Goals cont.Increase number of classroom computersUpdate websitesProvide technology related staff developmentAdd additional internet drops to classrooms16

17. SummaryShepherd ISD is working towards meeting all federal and state technology regulations. This process will take some time and more resources to complete. Shepherd ISD is currently using funds from E-Rate to help accomplish these goals.17