The 2010-2013 technology plan for TPSD serves as a roadmap to reach technological excellence and provide equitable access to learning opportunities through technology. The plan was developed with input from district technology, professional development, and education representatives. It focuses on goals like teaching and learning, educator proficiency, infrastructure, and leadership. Major sources of funding are federal E-Rate, E2T2, and ARRA programs, as well as local taxes. The largest budget categories are professional development, hardware, and infrastructure. Progress will be evaluated annually through surveys and reviews of technology use, curriculum alignment, and test scores.

1. Technology Plan 2010-2013 Dana Boozer EDLD5306

2. Overview 2010-2013 Technology Plan serves as a platform for implementation activities that develop the technology goals. TPSD Technology Plan serves as the road map for reaching the technological excellence. The plan assists with the allocation of electronic resources for equitable access to a continuum of unique learning opportunities . The development involves staff from the district technology department, representatives from the professional development committee, the Communication Advisory Council and members of the Core Educational Technology Planning Team.

3. Agenda Funding Contributors Technology Plan Goals Technology Plan Strategies Budget Allotment Budget Category Evaluation Plan for Technology Conclusion

4. Local – Money provided by taxes and other contributing entities Federal – ARRA E-Rate E2T2 – Traditional & ARRA Funding Contributors

5. Federal - ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act President Obama signed in February 2009 Established to create jobs and drive economic growth Awards grants, flex funding, and discretionary funds

6. E - Rate Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund Administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access

7. E2T2 Enhancing Education Through Technology Part of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Two Types of Funding Traditional - MDE Website ARRA - Website

8. Technology Plan Goals Teaching & Learning – Curriculum Learning Educator Proficiency – Professional Development Environment & Infrastructure Leadership and Support

9. Technology Plan Strategies Goal: Teaching & Learning – Curriculum Learning Strategies: Implement & Sustain Comprehensive Students Meet Standards Students Equitable Access

10. Technology Plan Strategies Goal: Educator Proficiency – Professional Development Strategies: Support Quality Teaching Advance from Novice to Mentor

11. Technology Plan Strategies Goal: Environment & Infrastructure Strategies: Upgrade Access Upgrade Hardware/Software Maintain and Promote Security Support and Service District Web Presence

12. Technology Plan Strategies Goal: Leadership and Support Strategies: Evaluate and Revise Plan Strengthen Partnerships Improve Communications

13. Budget Allotment

14. Budget Category Order of Funding from Greatest to Least: Professional Development – Local/Federal/E2T2 Hardware – E-Rate/Local/Federal Software – Local/Federal Environment and Infrastructure – E-Rate/Local Technical Support - Local

15. Evaluation Plan for Technology Informal, on-going evaluation of technology usage Surveying faculty, staff and students annually Technology teams assess/discuss successes and growth areas Review and analyze curriculum alignment with technology and standardized test data

16. Conclusion Based on the TPSD Technology Plan, the main focus is Professional Development and Hardware (upgrades). These areas are vital to ensure technology is seamlessly integrated into all classes. Also, the plan supports using technology to keep parents and stakeholders informed. Funding for Technical Support is supported locally. This is also a crucial component to the Tech Plan. As emerging technologies arise, this is a component that will need to be added to stay current with changes in technology.

17. Resources http://www.fta.dot.gov/index_9440. html American Recovery and Reinvestment Act http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/oet/e2t2/e2t2ar/ index.html E2T2 http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx E-Rate TPSD Technology Plan – 2010-2013