This document discusses Giddings Independent School District's (GISD) use of E-Rate funding to support technology and outlines their technology plan. E-Rate provides discounts for telecommunication services to help schools access the internet. GISD's technology plan aims to increase student performance through technology integration, provide staff training, maintain infrastructure, and get input from stakeholders. An assessment found needs around reliable infrastructure, increased device access, and professional development. The district's STaR Chart ratings showed their technology is currently at a "Developing" level.

1. E- RateSchools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund and technology in GISD

2. AgendaWhat is E-Rate?Eligible Services List (ESL)District Technology Improvement PlanHow are we doing? (STaR Chart)Conclusion

3. Universal Service FundDiscount for acquiring telecommunication services for schools and librariesBased on need using data from free and reduced lunch programDistrict requirements: internet access and internal connections for technology use in the classroomsE-Rate

4. Eligible Services ListCategoriesBasic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BM)Internet Access (IA)Internal Connections (IC)Telecommunication Services (TS)

5. Basic Maintenance of Internal ConnectionsPresent to ensure that internal connection operations components are working.Not a one time fee- occurs repeatedly.

6. Internal ConnectionsBasic installations and maintenance of network

7. Internal connectionsEquipment and wiring needed to receive internet in the classroom.Routers, hubs, network file servers, wireless Local Area Networks (LAN), software for operating file serversPersonal computer used for fileservers or switches (not for students or teachers)

8. Telecommunications ServicesBasic Phone service (does not require technology plan)Non-basic telecom services (requires technology plan)Examples: pagers for security officials, high bandwidth telecommunication services, satellite delivery for distance learning, coaxial cable

9. EligibleInstallationActivationInitial configurationTrainingShippingTaxes and lease fees

10. Not EligibleInterest or finance chargesInitial planning feesLate paymentsTermination chargesTraining of person using technology

11. GISD Technology Plan4 campusesTotal student enrollment: 1875 % Economically Disadvantaged: 51.37%100% classroom internet accessComputer to student ratio: 3 to 1

12. Goals of Technology PlanGoal 1: Increase student academic performance through the integration of technology in teaching and learning.Goal 2: Provide professional staff development focusing on curricular integration of technology. Goal 3: Maintain a technology infrastructure which meets current and projected needs

13. Goals of Technology PlanGoal 4: Administrative Services will maintain support of curriculum and assessment.Goal 5: The district will collaborate and communicate with the community and parents.

14. Technology Budget

15. Asessment of Needs : STaR chart dataTechnology Application StandardsFocus group inputStaff development need surveys and interviewsInventories of equipment and software

16. Needs Assessment1. The district shall maintain a reliable infrastructure to support the current and projected technical and instructional needs of teachers and students. 2. The district shall continue to provide increased access to multimedia computers for each teacher and student.

17. Needs Assessment3. The district shall ensure the implementation of Technology Application TEKS in grades K-8 as required by the state. 4. The district shall provide professional development opportunities for teachers and staff at varied levels of technology use and for the integration of technology into instruction.

18. STaR Chart DataCompleted annually by schools receiving federal fundingAssesses the following areas:Teaching and learningEducator preparation and developmentLeadership, Administration, & Instructional SupportInfrastructure for Technology

19. Elementary School STaR Rating 2010Technology and Learning: Developing Technology - 11Educator Preparation & Development: Developing Technology - 10Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support: Developing Technology - 13Infrastructure for Technology: Developing Technology - 12

20. In Conclusion….E-Rate is being used to help find funding for technology in our districtThe district has a plan in place with goals for improvementThe STaR Chart data shows room for growthGiddings ISD technology planSTaR ChartUniversal Services Company