The East Central Independent School District technology plan outlines goals for 2010-2011, including upgrading infrastructure, providing staff development, and increasing student achievement through technology integration. A technology committee assessed the district's technology resources and needs using the STaR Chart. The plan proposes expenditures to upgrade computers, equipment, and infrastructure while supporting district goals through appropriate and reliable technology resources.

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

2. District Profile

3. Technology Planning CommitteeDr. Patti Birney Tom HarrisJim Selby Kathy PetrequinTom Grove Connie GuerraMarguerite Lowak Susie HavardMary Ray Linda FloresCathy Zotz Natalie OuelletteWes Stevens Liz WilsonJudy Burns Neil DeSiatoWayne Milner Jennifer SmithLynn Hernandez Helen ZennerRick Hernandez Suzette Arriola Patricia White

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

5. Technology AssessmentTexas STaR Chart assessmentCampus Improvement PlansAnticipated needsOverall operation of schoolsHow can technology help meet goals and objectives?

6. Existing Technology100 % Internet access3 workstations per classroomComputer labsElementaryIntermediateMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolTeacher workstationsEmailClosed-circuit TV network

7. Technology NeedsUpgrade computers and related equipmentComputers, printers, document cameras, digital cameras, LCD projectorsStaff developmentSustained, hands-on trainingOn-line trainingUpgrade existing infrastructure

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

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

10. Staff DevelopmentIncrease educators’ effectiveness in using technology.Sustained, hands-on staff developmentMonitor technology proficiency levels of teachers

11. Student AchievementIncrease student achievement by integrating technology into teaching and learning in all areas.Interactive web-based toolsSoftware applicationsInteractive hardwareImplement technology TEKS instruction in K-8 classrooms.

12. Administrator Effectiveness and EfficiencyIntegrate 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. ReferencesEast Central ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 13TEA. Long range plan for technology. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/etac/LRPToct06.pdfNational Educational Technology Plan. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from https://edtechfuture.orgTEA. STaR chart: School technology and readiness. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart