The document outlines Irving Independent School District's long range technology plan from 2010-2013. The plan's vision is to meet students' educational needs by developing critical thinkers who can succeed in the 21st century world. Key goals of the plan include integrating technology into teaching and learning, providing professional development for teachers on technology use, ensuring infrastructure supports technology, and engaging students as 21st century learners. The plan identifies personnel responsible for accomplishing the goals and outlines actions staff and teachers can take to help meet the goals, such as attending professional development and implementing technology in lessons.

1. long range technology plan 2010-2013IrvingISD Long Range Plan.pdfIrving Independent School DistrictBy Ana Mandujano

2. vision“The Irving ISD, in partnership with families and the community, shall meet the educational needs of students by producing engaged learners who are critical thinkers, leaders, and contributors in a technological, diverse, and competitive 21st century world.”

3. Why do we need a technology plan?Technology is altering education so we must:Improve and implement technology tools in our classroomsIntegrate technology in lessonsThrough the use of technology tools enhance our curriculum to insure students are developing critical thinking skillsImprove assessments and data to meet 21st century learning

4. Why do we need a technology plan?Prepare students academically and a competitive workforce. Allow students to efficiently communicate 24 hours/7days a week. Offer professional development classes to assist personnel with the knowledge needed to implement goals.List appropriate goals to achieve 21st century learning.

6. Personnel responsible for accomplishing goalsExecutive Director of TechnologyDirector of Instructional TechnologyDirector of CareerPrincipalsInstructional SpecialistsITS’s Media SpecialistsDirector of Research Evaluation & Planning Director of Infrastructure and Information Systems Director of Technical ServicesDirector of Elementary CurriculumCoordinatorsDirector of Staff Development

7. GoalsIntegration of Technology into Teaching and LearningInfuse higher level thinking with technology and quality instruction to improve students academic standards.Engage learning for 21st century learners

8. Professional DevelopmentEducate all students and teachers in responsible technology use.Model ways to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies and abilities to help develop academic standards. Improve professional education to all qualifying staff to insure staff is competent in implementing technology tools in learning.

9. Administrative and Support ServicesSupport assessment and planning through the use of technologyEnsure 100% administrative participation and training in appropriate, current and new software programs available. Increase communication throughout the entire community through the use of technology

10. Infrastructure for TechnologyEnsure an established and vigorous infrastructure for technology use for the entire district. Develop an infrastructure system that is sustainable and accessible with appropriate funding. Apply for appropriate funding through E-Rate and state funds.

11. What can we do help meet these goals?Staff is required to complete a STaR Chart every year to ensure the improvement of technology readiness Implement technology use in lessonsAttend required professional development classes Submit Technology TECH Fusion submission per semester showing how students are applying technology capability. Model and teach students rules of appropriate technology tools use. Always, always promote your students learning styles.

12. Links for more informationhttp://www.irvingisd.net/townsell/www.irvingisd.net/technology/documents/lrtp.pdfhttp://starchart2.esc12.net/campusSearchlist.aspx?foryear=20092010&district=irving isd&campus=http://starchart.esc12.net/