Technology PlanEDLD 5362

Casey Smith

Weatherford Mission StatementThe mission of the Weatherford Independent

School District is to teach, challenge, and inspire each student in a safe, nurturing environment to succeed in the global community. WISD will be the world-class district of choice.

District Makeup1 High School1 Ninth Grade Center2 Junior Highs7 Elementary Schools1 Alternative SchoolsApproximately 7,500 students540 teachers and staff

Demographics Technology Expenditures (State Funds) : $200,939 (2009/2010 Budget Year)

Technology Expenditures (Local Funds) : $368,583 (2009/2010 Budget Year)

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil (State Funds) : $26.47

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil (Local Funds) : $48.56

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil (State & Local Funds): $75.03

Technology as Percentage of Budget (State & Local Funds) : 1.039%

Student/Computer Ratio : 2.04 : 1 (3706 total computers)

Computer/Teacher Ratio : 1:1

Needs Assessment11 Mb direct connection for internetDistrict web servers for district information,

teacher webpages, and student workAverage is 2.6 computers per classroomPhone access in each office and classroomEach classroom has minimum of 5 Ethernet

connectionsAll campuses have wireless 802.11G

connectivity

Teacher Needs Based off of on-site visits, surveys, and STaR

Chart analysisIncrease classroom level to technologyProvide and maintain an increased level of

Instructional Technology offeringsProvide more professional developmentCreate plan for all staff to meet SBEC technology

proficiency standardsFair access to technologyIncrease assistance in integrating technology in

classroom

Goals and objectivesDerived after combining data of surveys to

the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (TxLRPT)

Focus in the following areas:Teaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentAdministration and Support ServicesInfrastructure for Technology

Teaching and LearningFocus on instructional needs of teachers and

learning needs of studentsGoal addressed: promote integration of

technology parallel with curriculumObjectives:

Improve student learningIncrease student engagementMeet learning style needsIntegrate technology into curriculumAccess to multimedia technologiesPositively impact parental involvement

Teaching and Learning ResponseAssign all teachers Dell Mini10 Latitude 2100 laptops -

$362,000Provide professional development opportunities and stipends

for Campus Technologist$12,000 budget for TCEA conference$11,000 Campus Technologist stipend

Utilize Campus Technologist to assist teachers in implementing technology

Develop online instructional delivery website using Moodle – open source

Provide mobile computer labs to each campus - $270,000 over 3 years

Provide email accounts for secondary students - $20,000 per year

Educator Preparation and DevelopmentAddress staff development needs of teachers

and administratorsGoal addressed: provide staff opportunities to

develop and maintain technology skillsObjectives:

provide research based, ongoing and sustained professional development

Ensure that all staff meet or exceed SBEC standards for technology

Educator Preparation and Development ResponseContinue development and revision of

“Standards of Technology Proficiency”Development of individual technology course

curriculum targeting specific “Technology Proficiencies”

Schedule bi-annual courses through Euphoria's Workshop

Manage technology offerings in staff development

Curriculum content will include technology integration component

Administration and Support Services• Create a shared vision, encourage integration of

technology, and use data to improve student learning• Goal: provide effective leadership and support to

ensure effective and efficient integration of technology into curriculum.

• Objectives:• Collaborate with Curriculum & Instruction team• Use student management systems and other online

resources• Include community• Promote parental involvement• Allow adult literacy same use of technology

Administration and Support Services ResponseRevise Technology Plan annuallyWork closely with Curriculum and Instruction Provide training on Student Management Systems

(Infinite Campus and Eduphoria)Maintain open communication from Technology

department web pageAccess to email and telephoneParent access to Infinite CampusStudents will have access to Infinite Campus

grades 2 – 12Adult literacy has access to technology

Student Information System – Infinite CampusCost: $14 per student, approx. $105,000 per

yearRecords items such as:

attendance, course info, scheduling, grade book, Ad Hoc reporting, parent portal, and assessments

100% compliant to Texas standardsCustomizable reportsExcellent customer support

Infrastructure for Technology Focus on hardware, software, and human

infrastructure (capabilities of those using technical components)

Goal: maintain effective and reliable infrastructure for network telecommunications and learning

Objectives:Deliver online resources effectivelyProvide safe and secure environment on

internetAll campuses will have “Advanced Tech” level

on Texas STaR Chart

Infrastructure for Technology Response Maintain reliable phone service - $10,000 annuallyUpgrade to 100 Mbit capacity - $150,000 next 2 yearsUpgrade wireless network on all campuses - $25,000Establish online purchasing portalAntivirus protection on computers and email - $34,000Filter internet activity - $24,000 per yearReview Acceptable Use Policy annuallyMaintain compliant email systemUpgrade online work order systemMonthly performance reviewsAnnual Customer Satisfaction survey

Firewall servicePreviously used Cisco router costing $2,500,

but could not keep up with constant changingNow use Monowall with the following added

benefits:Open sourceUse less than 10% of computer resourcesCan be ran on a single low end computer

In future looking to transfer to pfSense, which is an upgraded version of Monowall with added features