Granbury ISD presented a technology plan to enhance the role of technology in curriculum design and delivery. The plan provides for network infrastructure, instructional computers, and staff development. GISD qualifies for a 60% E-Rate discount due to the number of economically disadvantaged students. Technology is used beginning in pre-K and increases in depth through high school, including computer science courses and a computer technician track. The annual technology budget is over $1 million, with the majority spent on infrastructure and teaching and learning.

1. Technology Plan
Presented by Teri Call
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2. Agenda
 Granbury ISD Technology Plan
 E-Rate Services
 GISD Technology Budget
 Actual use of technology in GISD
 Student Technology Courses

3. Today and Tomorrow
Granbury ISD is dedicated to
providing our students with a 21st
century education where modern
technology is an intricate part of
the curriculum

4. Our Plan
 The use of technology has become an indispensable
component in the classroom.
 Our original plan developed in 1998 provided the
network infrastructure and instructional computers
 Our current plan will enhance the role of technology
in curriculum design and delivery, provide a higher
level of staff development

5. E-Rate
 Providing all of this technology is very expensive.
 The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service
Fund, E-Rate, provides discounts to schools and libraries to
obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access.
 41% of Granbury’s students are economically disadvantaged,
therefore we qualify for an E-Rate discount of 60%.
 To qualify for E-Rate, GISD developed a technology plan GISD
Technology Plan

6. The plan includes:
 Goals for using telecommunications and information
technology
 A strategy for professional development
 An assessment of telecommunication services,
hardware, software, and other needed services
 Budget resources
 Ongoing evaluation process which includes the STaR
Chart

7. Technology Expenditures
GISD Budget
Teaching and Learning
$66,500
Educator Preporation
$86,500
Leadership and Support
$137,000
Infrastructure
$975,000

8. Community involvement
During Family Night, parents participate in activities using
the classroom’s SMART Board

9. Technology in the classroom
 In GISD students’ interaction
with technology begins in
Pre-K or Kindergarten Kindergarten class at Emma Roberson
 The activities increase their
depth through elementary school
Click picture to view abridged video
Weekly news show produced by Maxwell and
Abbey, 3rd grade students at Oakwoods

10. High School Courses
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Computer Pre-AP AP Computer Topics in
Science Computer Science Science (1) Computer Science
Track (1) (1)
9th Grade
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
BIM (1) Computer Computer Computer Career Prep (3)
(was BCIS) Maintenance Maintenance (1) Technician (2)
Track
12th Grade
Computer
10th Grade 11th Grade
Technician (2011)
Web OR
Mastering Web Technologies Telecommunications
(1/2) & Networking (1) Animation* (1)
Track OR
Virtual Business
(1/2) Graphic Design* (1)
OR
Pre-AP Computer
Science
*Prerequisite
This is a visual representation of how a student could proceed through this coherent sequence. Please refer to the course
catalog for all options, prerequisites, and class offerings within this cluster for all grade levels. Please see your
counselor if you have questions.

11. Granbury ISD is
dedicated to providing our
students with a 2st century
education through the use of ever
changing modern technology.