The technology action plan has four main action steps: 1. Administer surveys to evaluate teachers' technology knowledge and students' technology use and needs. 2. Create a team to assess technology resources and develop a professional development plan based on survey data. 3. Provide on-site professional development for teachers and update hardware/software based on survey findings. 4. Analyze effects of new implementations by evaluating data and making modifications for next year if needed.

1. Sam Houston MST Center Technology Action Plan Technology Improvement Goal: To improve the instructional use and structure of the technology on campus and increase the STaR Chart Key Areas from Developing Tech to Advanced Tech.

2. [1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Visionary Leadership ; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm After the survey teachers fill out a form and identify their professional development needs for the successful implementation of technology in their instruction. Outcome of results from the SETDA, reflective discussions and how teachers utilized the data. Wednesday (early dismissal day) First day of school Funds: None Time: 30 – 45 minutes People: Teachers to take the survey and Administrators. Materials: copies of results of survey. Administrator, Dean of Technology and Dean of Instruction Action Step 1: Evaluate teachers’ knowledge of the technology and its uses and their knowledge on how to integrate it during instruction as well as what they know about the school’s infrastructure by having them complete the State Educational Technology Directors Association Survey (SETDA). Review STaR Chart data to inform teachers of its usefulness and how AEIS data is affected as well as identify the technology goals of the CIP. ISTE /NETS*A Connection-Visionary Leadership: “… inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders a shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes use of digital-age resources to meet and exceed learning goals, support effective instructional practice…” [1] Evaluation How will success be determined? Monitoring How will you gauge progress toward the goal? Timeline By when (day/month)? Resources What funds, time, people and materials are needed? Person(s) Responsible Who will do it? Action Steps What will be done?

3. [1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Systemic Improvement ; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm Classroom observations, AEIS report and end of semester student surveys. Number of teachers successfully completing professional development courses on technology. October 2010. Funds: Cost of training per teacher approx. $250 per teacher. Time: 1-day for survey, 3 hours to review results and provide feedback People: 4 students and 6 teachers, 2 from each grade level and Dean of Instruction Materials: Copies of student surveys, Principal and Dean of Instruction, and STAR Team Action Step 2: Create a “STAR” (Students and Teachers Assessing Resources) Team to collaborate and assess the technology resources and needs of the school. Students will survey other students on their uses of technology and ask for suggestions on how they would like to use technology in the classroom, results presented to the STAR team. Based on the data the STAR team collected they develop a professional development plan that will positively affect students’ learning. ISTE /NETS*A Connection-System Improvement: “… collaborate to establish metrics, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and share findings to improve staff performance and student learning.” [1] Evaluation How will success be determined? Monitoring How will you gauge progress toward the goal? Timeline By when (day/month)? Resources What funds, time, people and materials are needed? Person(s) Responsible Who will do it? Action Steps What will be done?

4. [1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Digital-Age Learning Culture ; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm [2] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Excellence in Professional Practice ; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm Results from Benchmarks, TAKS, AEIS data and STaR Chart Teacher observations and survey students at the end of each semester. 2009 – 2010 School year Funds: Allocate $10,000 for purchase of new hardware and/or software. Time: Throughout current school year. People: Teachers and students, Dean of Instruction to provide professional development. Materials: Copies of surveys to students Principal, Dean of Technology, Dean of Instruction, Business Manager Action Step 3: Based on the data collected from surveys, observations and the STAR Team suggestions implement a comprehensive on-site online and/or group professional development program for teachers needing assistance on integrating technology in their instruction and develop a plan for updating technology hardware/software. ISTE /NETS*A Connection-Digital-Age Learning Culture and Excellence in Professional Practice: “… provide learner-center environments equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all learners.” [1] “…allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional growth in technology fluency and integration.” [2] Evaluation How will success be determined? Monitoring How will you gauge progress toward the goal? Timeline By when (day/month)? Resources What funds, time, people and materials are needed? Person(s) Responsible Who will do it? Action Steps What will be done?

5. [1] National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*A) Digital Citizenship ; Website retrieved December 13, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/foradministrators/nets_for_administrators.htm Evaluate the key areas of improvement in the STaR Chart as well as AEIS data to determine effects on instruction. Provide and end of year survey to both students and teachers to gauge how the changes affected the learning. June of 2010 Funds: None People: Dean of Technology and STAR Team. Materials: Copies of TAKS results, AEIS report and STaR Chart data. Principal, Dean of Technology and STAR Team. Action Step 4: Analyze the positive effects the new implementations of technology had on instruction by evaluating all data collected throughout the school year. Make necessary modifications to the plan for the next school year if needed. ISTE /NETS*A Connection- Digital Citizenship: “… ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners.” [1] Evaluation How will success be determined? Monitoring How will you gauge progress toward the goal? Timeline By when (day/month)? Resources What funds, time, people and materials are needed? Person(s) Responsible Who will do it? Action Steps What will be done?