The document discusses TISD's technology plan and E-Rate program. The technology plan's goals are to integrate technology into teaching and learning, maintain infrastructure, train administrators, and provide staff development. It aims to serve at-risk students and the community. The plan's budget is $539,050. E-Rate provides discounts for schools to purchase telecom services like internet access and internal connections, as outlined by the US Department of Education. Moving forward, TISD plans to utilize E-Rate discounts, focus on developing areas in the technology plan, maintain advanced areas, and seek new opportunities through research, teacher input, and conferences.

1. E-Rate & TISDs Technology Plan By: Barbara Sides idehaven echnology

2. Agenda TISD’s Technology Plan E-Rate What it is What it means for TISD Where we go from here

3. TISD’s Technology Plan Current Plan 2010-2013 Based on Texas STaR Chart Key Areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Support Infrastructure for Technology

4. TISD’s Technology Plan Goal #1: Ensure that the district’s technology is a fundamental part of the total education process Obj. 1: Integrate technology in all subjects Obj. 2: Serve at-risk students Obj. 3: Offer dual credit courses Texas STaR Chart Key Area: Teaching and Learning Classification: Developing

5. Goal #1, continued Obj. 4: Provide resources to all staff Obj. 5: Improve communication with community Obj. 6: Serve community needs Texas STaR Chart Key Area: Teaching and Learning Classification: Developing

6. Goal #2: Provide an infrastructure that meets the needs of students, faculty, staff, and community Obj. 1: Maintain & upgrade equipment Obj. 2: Provide safe environment TISD’s Technology Plan Texas STaR Chart Key Area: Infrastructure for Technology Classification: Advanced

7. Goal #3: Administrators will be responsible for integrating technology into district Obj. 1: Train administrators Obj. 2: Provide communication technology TISD’s Technology Plan Texas STaR Chart Key Area: Leadership, Admin, Instructional Support Classification: Advanced

8. Goal #4: All teachers will have access to on-going professional development that prepares them to effectively use and integrate technology into their curriculum Obj. 1: Provide requested staff development TISD’s Technology Plan Texas STaR Chart Key Area: Educator Preparation & Development Classification: Developing

9. Total Budget $539,050.00 TISD’s Technology Plan

10. E-Rate What it is: Discounts for schools and libraries Purchase telecommunication services Voice and data Internet access Internal connections Source: US Department of Education http://www2.ed.gov/Technology/overview.html

11. Where Do We Go From Here? Utilize E-Rate discounts Focus on Developing areas Utilize data Research other schools Maintain & enhance advanced areas Seek new technology opportunities Request teacher input Attend technology conferences