This document outlines George Washington Carver Technology Action Plan created by Kimberly Daigle for an EDLD course. It includes: 1) An organizational chart showing the administrative staff and their technology responsibilities, including the Superintendent, Chief Technology Officer, and Directors. 2) Goals and objectives for G.W. Carver campus to utilize technology specialists to increase state assessment scores to 90%, through activities like aligning technology curriculum to standards and providing staff training. 3) Plans to evaluate technology implementation and proficiency through classroom assignments, projects, test scores, and other metrics. 4) References used in creating the action plan, including interviews and Texas technology guidelines.

1. George Washington Carver Technology Action PlanCreated by:Kimberly Daigle EDLD 53523/18/11

2. G.W. Carver Technology Organizational Chart

3. Administrative Staff and ResponsibilitiesSuperentindent(TOBY YORK)Responsible for the performance of instructional personnel and for the educational and instructional program to be achieved in the district. Be responsible for continuous appraisal of curriculum and courses of study. Be responsible for the behavior and conduct of students and for discipline in the schools. Ensure that the rights of all students are respected and that all have equal access to educational opportunities appropriate to their needs. Chief Technology Officer (Frankie Jackson)Has the responsibility of using technology and technological processes to support the goals of the district improvement plan. The Chief Technology Officer, also called the CTO, has the final authority for all matters related to computers, web presence, and information technology within the district.Director of Educational Technology (Steve koesher)Serves under the direction of the Diana Cox. Responsible for providing leadership to the educational process by assisting in the management of District technology use and related services: planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining District information technology and new curricular technology initiatives as assigned; recommending District and department technology decisions and overall direction; overseeing assigned department staff; providing information and serving as a resource to others. Director of Curriculum and Instruction (hollimalloy)Uses information provided through technology assessment instruments, the district appraisalprocess, and evaluative feedback from supervisors to improve technological proficiency.b. Strives to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional developmentactivities.Disseminates technological ideas and information to staff district staff members; provides leadership inaddressing the challenges facing the technology department

4. Continued ~ Administrative Staff and ResponsibilitiesPrincipal accountable for students' technology achievement in accordance with Texas Star Chart Standards. Serve as a technology instructional leader to promote a productive working and learning environment for students and teachers advancement.Computer Support Services Elementary Computer support specialists support users by providing technical support and troubleshooting for all aspects of computer hardware and software in the elementary schools. Highly trained to solve many different kinds of computer issues -- anything from small glitches to major system crashes. LanSupport Specialistaccountable for students' technology achievement in accordance with Texas Star Chart Standards. Serve as a technology instructional leader to promote a productive working and learning environment for students and teachers advancement.Computer Support Services Elementary Computer support specialists support users by providing technical support and troubleshooting for all aspects of computer hardware and software in the elementary schools. Highly trained to solve many different kinds of computer issues -- anything from small glitches to major system crashes.

5. Carver’s Campus GoalGWC’s Campus Goal:Utilize campus specialists/district personnel to work with teachers and students which will result in an increase in state mandated assessments to at least 90%.

6. Campus ObjectivesCampus Objective 1 – Campus will work to ensure that the district technology curriculum is aligned with the state mandated TEKS by creating a team which addresses such concerns (ILT)Campus Objective 2 – Staff Development training housed on the campus will ensure the proficient utilization of the various technological resources available to students and staff.Campus Objective 3 – Due to the budget constraints, there will be an attempt to ensure necessary personnel from the district is readily available. This will not be known until the new budget and staff arrangements have been made.Campus Objective 4 – Staff members will received coached training on how to use the programs available within the classroom.

7. GWC’s Technology Action Plan

8. Evaluationand AssessmentsClassroom AssignmentsClassroom ProjectsAEIS and AYPBenchmark and TAKS dataSTAR Chart

9. APPLICATION FROM EDLD 5352Technology proficiency in the 21st cooperative learning environment is a non-negotiable according to the various articles read throughout this course. According to the Texas LRP for Technology, each district should do the following to ensure an effective technology plan is implemented: Establish and articulate a vision for incorporation of technology into learning, teaching, and administrative processes

10. Assemble a team representing all stakeholders