Nederland ISD Technology PlanPlan for Technology. The four key areas addressed include Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional

Nederland ISDTechnology Plan

2016 2019

Robert E. MaddingSuperintendent

DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 5City, State Zip NEDERLAND, TX 776275029Phone (409) 7242391Fax (409) 7244280County District Number 123905

Number of Campuses 8Total Student Enrollment 5192District Size 5,000 9,999Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 44.46%

TechnologyExpenditures

$1,334,100.00

Technologybudgetsreported in plan bycategory

Teaching and Learning Budget $331,200.00Educator Preparation and Development Budget $329,600.00Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $337,500.00Infrastructure for Technology Budget $335,800.00Total: $1,334,100.00

TechnologyExpenditurePer Pupil

$256.95

Number ofCampuseswith HighSpeedBroadbandInternet Access

8

Percentage ofCampuseswith HighSpeedBroadbandInternet Access

100.00%

Number ofClassroomswith HighSpeedBroadbandInternet Access

430

Percentage ofClassroomswith HighSpeedBroadbandInternet Access

100.00%

Computer/StudentRatio

4 student(s) for every computer

Computer/TeacherRatio

1 teacher(s) for every computer

CIPA Compliance

CIPA compliance was certified by the district on 10/30/2015.The Board of Trustees for Nederland ISD held its first public meeting on Internet Safety Policy onDecember 13, 2010. NISD adopted its policy on May 15, 2011 at a public hearing. The publichearing was publicized according to district policies and the adoption of the policy is reflected in theminutes of the board of trustees and on file. Content filtering is in place and curriculum is availableto ensure the education of minors about appropriate online behavior including interacting with otherindividuals on social networking, chat room, cyber bullying awareness and other online safety

issues.

Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited 11/30/2015

Plan status: not submitted Years Included in the Plan: 2016 2019 Number of years covered by the plan: 3

Does the district file ERate? yesSubmitted plan PRIOR to posting 470.

Technology Planning CommitteeCindy Laird, Robert Madding, Cindi Bordelon, Dr. Darrell Evans, Laurie Harris, Dr. Kevin Morrison, Brian Noel, VirgieNorris, Natasha Teinert, Deena Wilson

Executive SummaryInteractive classroom collaboration is the key to education in today's classroom. The ability to share video, audio, multimediafiles and use web 2.0 tools is invaluable, but it goes beyond that. The goal is to equip classrooms with technologies that makethem completely interactive and icloud based at the same time. The right combination improves learning because itthoroughly engages students. Learning experiences take place in authentic settings and require collaboration andmanagement of complex process. These experiences involve critical thinking, social responsibility, complex decision makingand sophisticated problemsolving. As we move forward, infusing interactive classrooms with technology resources is criticalfor success. Nederland Independent School District, with the support of the community, shall design, implement and maintaina technologyenhanced educational delivery system to enable all students to excel in an informationdriven global society.Inherent to this system is a competent, welltrained staff with access to appropriate information and productivity resources.

Nederland ISD envisions a technologyrich learning environment where students can expand their knowledge base byaccessing, analyzing, evaluating, and communicating information expediently and efficiently. Students will improve theircritical thinking, problem solving, and decisionmaking skills; and learn to work ethically, independently, and collaboratively.Nederland ISD envisions a technologyrich learning environment where educators can improve instructional strategies toincrease achievement for all students, regardless of their ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or learning styles. Educators willaccurately and efficiently assess, monitor, and communicate student progress to parents and improve skills through handsonstaff development in technology and the sharing of knowledge and resources with colleagues. Nederland ISD envisions atechnologyrich learning environment where administrators can demonstrate a vision for maximizing student achievementand staff productivity, integrate technology into procedures and guides and provide easy access to data sources forinstructional and administrative decision making. Administrators will secure funding to provide equipment, staff development,and support for reaching district technology goals and objectives.

The Nederland ISD Technology Plan supports state curriculum standards. Student standards for technology as defined by theTechnology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are addressed as required in the Texas EducationCode, Section 28.002. This plan follows the guidelines set forth by the Commissioner of Education for the State of Texas inthe Instructions for Technology Plan Approval Process for Universal Service Fund ERate Discounts and the State of TexasLongRange Plan for Technology 20062020. Technology plays a pivotal role in today's teaching and learning experiences.This plan stresses the importance of ongoing and sustained staff development in the integration of technology into thecurriculum for teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use oftechnology in the classroom or library media center. It also addresses the four key areas in accordance with the LongRangePlan for Technology. The four key areas addressed include Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development,Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Services and Infrastructure for Technology. NISD strives to createtechnologyinfused classrooms allowing students to learn the knowledge and skills of the core curriculum while usingtechnology as a tool. Educators are challenged not only to use technology as one of the many tools available to help studentsmaster defined content and performance standards but also to know when a technology is the most appropriate to helpstudents learn or demonstrate a particular concept or skill.

Combining the benefits of connectivity and integration with other new and emerging technologies empowers students tobecome competitive, productive, and independent members of our society. The degree to which Nederland ISD is successfulin preparing its students for the future will depend on the development of a technologically competent faculty and theavailability of the appropriate hardware, software, and connectivity.

Needs AssessmentAssessment Process:The Campus Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart was conducted on each campus to analyze the currentstatus of technology in the district and to determine future needs. Needs were also determined by technology workshopsurveys, campus inventory assessments, bandwidth usage reports and network logs. All of these indicators combined alongwith the LRPT (Long Range Plan for Technology) and 21st Century Learning Skills were used to develop an understandingof the current technology trends in education. The committee's thoughtful evaluation and consideration led to thedevelopment of several goals and objectives as presented in this plan.

Existing Conditions:Nederland Independent School District has a student population of 5,192. It is comprised of 4 elementary campuses, 2middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative education campus. The Administration Building interconnects with allcampuses to a centralized network center. All campuses are connected via a 1GB fiber WAN. NISD has a direct connection tothe Internet with 50MB of service. Internet filtering is conducted by a Netspective Filter System and complies with theChildren's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). A network attached storage server hosting as a repository for student portfolios andteacher files is located at the Administration Building. Written policies are in place on acceptable use of the Internet, WorldWide Web content and network resources.

Individual LANs are maintained at each location. All campuses are comprised of at least two to three servers. These serversinclude file servers hosting as a repository for data and campus applications and print file servers. Each elementary campusis equipped with 2 Internet connected labs. Each middle school is comprised of 3 complete labs. The high school has 10computer labs used for instruction. The Alternative Education Campus has one Internet connected lab that is also utilized forthe GED program. There are approximately 600 wireless devices comprised of iPads and Chromebooks. These devices areplaced in charging carts or classrooms throughout the district for instruction. Each NISD classroom has approximately 6network drops supporting at least one computer and in most cases two to three. All core curriculum classrooms have ceilingmounted projectors, interactive white boards and document cameras. All sites have full wireless LAN capabilities utilizingCisco wireless access points. All campuses have video surveillance in place as well as access control for door security. Eachcampus library has a networked online card catalog through Texas Library Connection Union Catalog, Internet access, minilabs and automated checkout.

There are approximately 2,000 Windows 7 computers and 600 district owned iPad and Chromebook devices creating a 2:1student/device ratio. All devices are maintained by the Technology Department which is comprised of a Technology Director,Network Administrator, Assistant Network Administrator, an Instructional Technology Specialist and two computertechnicians. The NISD Technology Department works directly with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Principals,curriculum coordinators, classroom teachers, and librarians to evaluate and select software. In addition to the wirelessnetwork and the video surveillance system, the Technology Department is also responsible for an online Help Desk system, aVoice over Network phone system and all other network related devices.

Technology Needs:Findings from the needs analysis compiled from the The Campus Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart,workshop surveys and other logs and reports are as follows:

Instructional Needs: 1. Students must be prepared to excel in an informationdriven society. 2. Teachers must be prepared for significantly different roles, different students, and different tools and resources. 3. Schools must have administrator commitment and skilled leadership to lead and nurture the changes technology brings. 4. The infrastructure of the district must support the use of the technology tools that are necessary for educating students.

Technical/Hardware Needs: * incorporation of wireless and hand held technologies * additional twoway interactive video capabilities with dedicated T1 services * cellular leased services with data for hand held devices to serve students without connectivity at home * Voice over network system with robust call manager system including extensive features, mailbox and extensions formultiple users. * Updated switches and servers to keep up with growing technology demands * WAN solution with increased bandwidth between all sites for network and Internet services. * continued local and long distance phone service hosting a VON Communication Service supporting all calls * Nederland ISD will also be investigating other emerging technologies paying particular attention to interoperability ofcomponents. * Content filter solution for CIPA requirements

*Increased Internet service

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: Provide students and teachers with a technology rich environment that will improve academic achievement,support instructional accountability, and provide the necessary resources to prepare and empower students fordigitalage literacy.

OBJECTIVE 1.1:

Create learning environments where teachers foster student learning by integrating technology with the use of a varietyof technology tools, techniques and applications.

Budget Amount $110,400.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

ERate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 07, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.1.1: Integrate the Technology Application TEKS into allcurriculum areas in the K12 program by includingsoftware and electronically delivered materials ininstruction.

Comments: Assessment of lesson plans, reports fromonline adopted programs and benchmark test resultswill assist in determining if this strategy is beingaddressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10, TL01, TL03

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Principals,Teachers,CurriculumCoordinators

100% ofperformancedescriptors areincluded incurriculumguides in acomprehensivescope andsequence.

1.1.2: Provide all teachers and students with ondemandaccess to appropriate technology and electronicinformation resources encouraging the incorporationof BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classrooms.

Comments: Annual hardware and software inventory,needs assessment, and campus recommendationswill assist in determining if this strategy is beingaddressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Principals,TechnologyDirector,CurriculumCoordinators

Strive to achievea 1:1 ratio ofstudents tocomputers andmaintain a 1:1teacher tocomputer ratio.Continuesupporting theBYOD program.

1.1.3: Focus teaching on higher level thinking skills andinformation accessing procedures to promote studentcentered learning across geographic and culturalboundaries that include business and industry.

Comments: Assessment of lesson plan objectives willassist in determining if strategy is being addressed.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Curriculumcoordinators,principals,teachers

80% of allteachers willinclude at leastone activity on alevel of â€œ4â€or above onBloomâ€™sTaxonomy ineach weeklylesson plan.

1.1.4: Teachers and Librarians work together to ensurestudents have information literacy, strong researchand Technology Applications Knowledge Skills.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Campuslibrarians,teachers

Library logs andcheck out recordswill indicateOPAC use andlibrary use.

OBJECTIVE 1.2:

Integrate technology equipment and resources into the district curriculum to improve academic achievement of allstudents.


ERate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 05, 06, 07


Evidence:

1.2.1: Ensure campus libraries have technology and onlineresources to promote research such as OPACresources, web and online card catalog systems.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL10, TL11

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

CurriculumCoordinators,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,Principals,Teachers

Evidence shownthroughutilization ofonline resources,Libraryschedules,lesson planrecords, filter logs

1.2.2: Incorporate technical devices, software andelectronically delivered materials in instruction tofoster greater levels of interest, inquiry, analysis,collaboration, creativity and student generatedproducts in the classroom.

Comments: Assessment of lesson plan objectives willassist in determining if this strategy is beingaddressed.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Principal,Teachers,TechnologyDept.

Evidence shownthrough inventoryof classroomequipment,teacher portfoliosand studentportfolios.

1.2.3: Use online curriculum and textbooks to focus onhigher level thinking skills and information accessingprocedures with technology resources and devicessuch as, projectors, interactive white boards anddocument cameras.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016andOngoing

Teachers,Principals,CurriculumCoordinators

Evidence shownthrough lessonplans, PDAS,monitoring andportfolios.

1.2.4: Challenge students with the integration of lessonsand coursework that incorporate the use ofChromebooks and Google Classroom, distancelearning, video streaming, and Texas Virtual SchoolNetwork.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS13, LAS15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 On going

Teachers,Principals,CurriculumCoordinators,TechnologyDirector

Lesson plans,DistanceLearningreservationschedule andTVSN will showevidence ofmastery.

1.2.5: Enhance communication technologies for specialpopulations at all levels.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, TL12, TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Teachers,Principals,SpecialEducation,CurriculumCoordinators

Evidence shownthrough campusinventory andlesson plans.

1.2.6: Enhance student learning by incorporating GoogleClassroom where applicable and continuing toupdate and add to district digital video libraries andteacher web pages making them accessible in theclassroom or at home via the Internet.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS09, LAS11, TL08,TL09, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Teachers,NetworkAdmin,TechnologyDirector

Evidence shownthrough teacherweb pages andsecure parentaccess to theparent portal.

OBJECTIVE 1.3:

Utilize researchbased decision making focused on graduating students with the technology skills to workcollaboratively and communicate effectively in a technology driven society.


ERate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 08


Evidence:

1.3.1: Develop curriculum for TEKSspecified credit courses,industryspecified certification/licensure programs,and other technology based courses as appropriate.

Comments: Surveys of course offerings will assist indetermining if this strategy is being addressed.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,AssistantSuperintendentfor Curriculum,CurriculumCoordinator,CTE Director

All stateapprovedTechnologyApplicationscourses will beoffered tostudents as wellas certificationprograms forwhich a needexists.

1.3.2: Offer all Technology Application courses; teach aminimum of four courses annually.

Comments: Listing of course offerings will assist indetermining if this strategy is being addressed.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016On going

TechnologyDirector, GEDProgramLeader,AssistantSuperintendentfor Curriculum

All coursesappear in studentcatalog; at leastfour courses aretaught each year

1.3.3: Offer opportunities for students to work collaborativelyto propose, assess, and implement solutions to realworld problems that will prepare and empower themfor the digital age. Incorporate the use ofChromebooks and Google Classroom whereapplicable.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016Ongoing

Teachers,Principals

Evidence shownthroughdocumentation oflesson plans,Student portfoliosand communitypartnerinvolvement.

1.3.4: Allow students to communicate effectively with avariety of audiences through online and distancelearning venues incorporating Chromebooks andGoogle Classroom where applicable and the TexasVirtual School Network where appropriate.

Comments: Lesson plans, distance learning logs,student portfolios and participation in TVSN will assistin determining if this strategy is being addressed


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016Ongoing

Principals,teachers

Evidence shownthrough lessonplans, Onlineproducts,distance learningand studentportfolios

1.3.5: Provide rigorous online instruction offering initialcredit and credit recovery to at risk students.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016Ongong

AssistantSuperintendentfor Curriculum,CurriculumCoordinators,Principals,Teachers

Evidence shownthrough lessonplans andstudent portfolios

1.3.6: Collaborate with higher education entities and offer adual credit program where students can receive bothhigh school and college credit using instructionaltechnology solutions such as distance learning or theTexas Virtual School Network.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS13, TL12, TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016Ongong

AssistantSuperintendentfor Curriculum,CurriculumCoordinator,Principals,Teachers

Evidence shownthrough campusschedule andcoursesassigned.

GOAL 2: Provide appropriate instructional technologies to effectively integrate technology into the curricula toengage students, differentiate instruction, and strengthen learning and achievement in technology and informationrich settings.

OBJECTIVE 2.1:

Provide quality, ongoing, high quality professional development to educators to enable them to effectively integratetechnology into the curricula so students are better prepared to meet academic performance standards.

Budget Amount $164,800.00LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

ERate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 08


Evidence:

2.1.1: Offer staff development opportunities to meetdistrict defined and SBEC proficiencystandards as well as the sharing of ideasduring in service and summer break withincentives when applicable.

Comments: Self assessments and teacherappraisals will assist in determining if thisstrategy is being addressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04,EP05, EP06, EP09, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,CurriculumCoordinator,InstructionalSpecialist,Principals

100% of educators willindicate mastery of ISTEStandards assessing K8 TechnologyApplication TEKS.

2.1.2: Design and conduct New Teacher Trainingthat includes the electronic grade book,attendance, email, network security, AUP andavailable district online resources includingEduphoria AWARE.

Comments: Sign in sheets and meetingagendas will assist in determining if thisstrategy is being met.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP07,EP08, I09, LAS10, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist

All new teachers will begiven instruction andtraining on districttechnology tools andresources.

2.1.3: Support and encourage attendance attechnology conferences, webex trainingsessions and regional workshops.

Comments: Documentation of workshopregistration and incentives offered andreceived will assist in determining if thisstrategy is being addressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP06,LAS06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,CurriculumCoordinator,InstructionalSpecialist,Principals

District budget andtravel expendituresindicates registration,participation andestablishment andimplementation of anincentive plan.

2.1.4: Provide staff development to principals andinstructional administrators to increasetechnology skills further promoting their roleas leader in the integration of technology intoinstruction.

Comments: Scheduled meetings andagendas will assist in determining if thisstrategy is being addressed.

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent,TechnologyDirector,InstructionalSpecialist,

100% of administratorswill participate intechnology integrationtraining each year.Evidence will also beobtained through STaRChart data.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, LAS08,LAS10, LAS12

OBJECTIVE 2.2:

Provide on demand access and just in time training for the use of all new and existing technology resources anddevices as required by curriculum initiatives.

Budget Amount $164,800.00LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

ERate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04b, 12


Evidence:

2.2.1: The Instructional Technology Department willmeet the demands of just in time training andon demand access with instructional videosand How To guides on the district website.

Comments: Documentation of Internet usagestatistics and teacher surveys will assist indetermining if this strategy is beingaddressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP08, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,TechnologyDirector

90% of educators willdemonstrate the abilityto access resourcesprovided.

2.2.2: Provide new educators with 1:1 and smallgroup training on the set up and use ofclassroom technology equipment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 ongoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,TeacherMentors andGrade LevelChair.

Classroom walkthrough, lesson plansand monitoring willreflect use ofequipment. Studentportfolios will reflectintegration.

2.2.3: Identify and purchase technology resourcesand devices, including training by vendorrepresentatives or district personnel to supportthe district curriculum.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,Teachers,CurriculumCoordinator

Software and othertechnology resourceswill be selected andaligned with thecurriculum prior topurchase.

GOAL 3: Meet the demands of the 21st century by providing adequate technology tools, support and staffing in orderto facilitate datadriven decision making processes in the areas of student records, community partnerships, parentawareness and other administrative support services.

OBJECTIVE 3.1:

Ensure the procurement, implementation and appropriate use of all technology resources to improve the quality ofcommunication to facilitate datadriven decision making process in the areas of student records.

Budget Amount $112,500.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

ERate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 04b, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 12


Evidence:

3.1.1: Collaboratively develop and align each campusand district plan, measuring their effectivenessusing the Texas STaR Chart, ensuring all planspromote student achievement in accordancewith NCLB and the federal eRate discountprogram in areas of eligible funding.

Comments: Reviewing campus and districtplans will assist in determining if this strategy isbeing addressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS04, LAS05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

CampusImprovementCommittees,Principals

Alignment is reflectedin plans and STaRChart results.

3.1.2: Provide the STaR Chart as a selfreflection toolto teachers in order to identify areas forindividual technology growth.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP04, EP05,TL11, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016OnGoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist

Each year the STaRChart will be madeavailable and resultswill be sharedallowing teachers touse the results as ameans for selfevaluation.

3.1.3: Implement and support the use ofhandheld/tablet computers for all districtPrincipals and Secondary Assistant Principalsto assist in administering PDAS evaluations andto streamline other administrative tasks.

Comments: Selfassessments andadministrative appraisals will assist indetermining if this strategy is being addressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS12, TL06, TL11,TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent,TechnologyDirector,Principals

All administrators willindicate mastery ofdistrict technologyproficiency modulesassessing the K8TechnologyApplication TEKS.They will usehandheld devices ineverydayadministrative tasks.

3.1.4: Maintain, communicate and enforce theacceptable use policy including issues relatingto copyright laws, privacy, intellectual property,BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), socialnetworking, electronic media use with students,and cyber bullying

Comments: Maintenance of file of signed AUPswill assist in determining if this strategy is beingaddressed.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

Superintendent,TechnologyDirector,Principals,Teachers

100% of students andemployees will havea signed acceptableuse policy on filebefore using districttechnologyequipment.

3.1.5: Support the use of student performance datafrom district and state assessments to developtechnology integrated instruction for students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS08, TL07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,CurriculumCoordinators,Principals,Teachers

Evidence will beshown as campusstaff uses data totrack student success.

3.1.6: Ensure a viable technology plan is written,annually updated and approved for use insecuring funding in programs such as thefederal eRate program and grants, and that itpromotes achievement in accordance withNCLB and State requirements.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS04, LAS06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,Superintendent,TechnologyPlanningCommittee

Evidence will bereflected through TEATechnology Planapproval.

OBJECTIVE 3.2:

Provide continued improvements and access to technology and web sites to promote better communication betweenstakeholders, parents and community members.


ERate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 09, 12


Evidence:

3.2.1: Provide improved access to electronicresources at school for students and teacherswith remote access for students and communitymembers.

Comments: Access to electronic resources willbe provided to teachers and students and givento parents upon request.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS09, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,NetworkAdministrator,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist

Evidence will beshown throughrecords of sessionsheld, secure accountsregistered.

3.2.2: Use email, voice message and automatedcalling, and the district website to fostercommunication between teachers, students andparents.

Comments: Surveys will assist in determining ifthis strategy is being addressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

AllAdministrators

100% of teachersaccept emailcommunication fromparents and otherresources such asautomated call outsystems are planned

3.2.3: Establish a database supporting technology (forpresenters, internships, tutors, and othervolunteers) with representatives from Pre K12,higher education, local business andcommunity members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS07, LAS13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendents,TechnologyDirector,CurriculumCoordinators,and Principals

Evidence will bereflected through newtechnologies,additional funding,equipment upgrades,resources andimplementation ofvolunteer assistancein tutorial programs.

3.2.4: Continue to maintain internal and external websites to allow access to information regardingemployment opportunities, procurementprocess for potential vendors and items ofgeneral interest for the community.

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,Campus Web

Evidence will beshown throughwebsite statistics,web logs andsurveys.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS09 Masters andteachers

3.2.5: Provide tools that will allow teachers to createclassroom websites and online resources forlesson sharing, monitoring student progress,and to establish regular communication withparents and students

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS09, LAS11, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendentfor Curriculum,TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,Principals

100% of teachers willmaintain and updateclassroom web sites.

OBJECTIVE 3.3:

Provide adult learning opportunities and parent awareness programs for all community partners.




Evidence:

3.3.1: Provide online, distance learning andclassroom instruction for adults eighteen andolder as needed. Topics may include but are notlimited to GED, ESL, business, financial, health,technology, languages, personal improvement,cyber safety and leisure interests

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS09, LAS13, LAS15,TL02, TL05, TL12

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendents

All offerings will beposted andadvertised asdeemed appropriate.Computer lab logsand a DistanceLearning calendarand log will bemaintained.

3.3.2: Provide access to district information andimportant topics for student, parents andcommunity members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS11, TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,Campus webmasters

District information isupdated andmaintained on thedistrict website.

3.3.3: Establish policies to encourage expanded useof school facilities and technology, including theuse of library, wifi networks and computer labs.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

Superintendent,Principals,TechnologyDirector

Computer labs andlibraries will be madeavailable for afterhour use whenapplicable. Computeruse logs and AUPswill reflectimplementation.

3.3.4: Offer training sessions on the district AcceptableUse Policy and Internet Safety Policy whichincludes Cyber Bullying and Social Networkingfor parents, guardians and communitymembers.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologySpecialist,Principals

Evidence will beshown through signin sheets and logfrom meetings.

3.3.5: Provide parents/guardians/custodians ofstudents attending any NISD school secureaccess to the NISD eSchool Home AccessCenter allowing access to student attendance,discipline and grade records.

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016OnGoing

TechnologyDirector,CampusRegistrars andCounselors

Report reflectingparent accounts andaccess will showparent use andaccess.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS11

GOAL 4: Provide and maintain an infrastructure and support system that meets the required and expandingtechnological needs of the district and its stakeholders.

OBJECTIVE 4.1:

Upgrade network infrastructure to support instructional and administrative applications which complies with currentstate of the art industry standards through world class emerging technologies to meet voice, video, data and wirelessneeds.

Budget Amount $111,933.33LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

ERate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 07, 08


Evidence:

4.1.1: A Campuswide wireless network will beavailable at all campuses allowing staffand students increased access to Internetprotected technology.

Comments: Campus and districtinventories will assist in determining if thisstrategy is being addressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I06, I07, TL06,TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,NetworkAdministrator

Evidence will be based onaccess and 90% of requestsfor services being met.

4.1.2: Maintain and support a robust local andwide area network ensuring switchesallow for vlans configured for voice, videoand data, increasing speed andbandwidth to meet increased needs

Comments: Documentation of throughputspeed, Internet use and network stabilitywill assist in determining if this strategy isbeing addressed

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing


Classroom integration andonline learning needs aremet and 100% of justifiablenetwork requests are metwithout degradation orinterruption of program,printing or VOIP services.

4.1.3: Provide and maintain an Internet filter inorder to comply with the Children'sInternet Protection Act (CIPA) federalrules and regulations.

Comments: Filter logs

LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing


Inappropriate sites areinaccessible.

OBJECTIVE 4.2:

The district will continue to maintain existing technology, discover and include new and emerging technologies in aneffort to move towards a 1:1 ratio to enhance Internet collaborations with stakeholders.


ERate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 12


Evidence:

4.2.1: Plan and budget for replacement ofobsolete and irreparable equipment toensure that students and staff haveaccess to adequate equipment andinfrastructure.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I07, I08,I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,NetworkAdministrator,Technicians,Principals,BusinessManager

Evidence will be shownthrough budget records andinventory records.Recommendations will bemade by TechnologyDepartment.

4.2.2: Provide state of the art technologyequipment to meet state and districtstandards based on staff and studentpopulations.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04

State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,TechnologySpecialist andNetworkAdministrator

Evdence will be shown bystriving to meet a 1:1 studentto computer ratio andmaintain a 1:1 teacher ration.

4.2.3: Implement software standards to monitorlicense purchases so that standardizationcan be maintained and copyrightinfringement does not occur and softwareconflicts are minimized.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing


Evidence will be reflectedthrough software purchasingand standardizedinstallations.

4.2.4: Maintain records reflecting hardware andsoftware inventory.

Comments: Documentation of hardwareand software will assist in determining ifthis strategy is being addressed.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,NetworkAdministrator,Principals

100% of campuses will fileand hardware and softwarecampus inventory, performedmanually until an automatedaudit system is implemented.Work order documentationwill be maintained.

4.2.5: Provide adaptive hardware and softwareincluding, but not limited to trackballs,touch screens, adaptive keyboards,augmentative communications, etc.

Comments: Campus inventory logs willalso assist in determining if this strategy isbeing addressed


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,NetworkAdministrator,SpecialEducationDirector

Evidence will be reflectedthrough IEP Reports,Hardware and softwareinventory and budget reports.

OBJECTIVE 4.3:

Provide adequate and timely technical support for all adopted technologies provided to meet the instructional needs ofstudents.




Evidence:

4.3.1: Provide campusbased support forhardware troubleshooting, softwareinstallation, and computer configuration.

Comments: Job description of positionwill assist in determining if this strategy isbeing addressed.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016 Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,AssistantSuperintendentfor Personnel,CampusPrincipal

Technical support issues areperformed at the campuslevel when applicable.

4.3.2: Establish a district program for preventive State: 2016 Technology Preventive maintenance is

maintenance and hardware replacementand disaster recovery.

Comments: Documentation of preventivemaintenance actions will assist indetermining if this strategy is beingaddressed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, LAS14

Original

Status: InProgress

Ongoing Director,NetworkAdministrator

performed annually on allservers and 50% of allworkstations.

4.3.3: Maintain an online Help Desk system forlogging and reporting district needs.


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongoing

TechnologyDirector,Network Admin

Evidence will be shownthrough Help Desk logs andreports reflecting completedand submitted technicalrequests.

4.3.4: Provide an online knowledge base fororganizing and sharing informationamong district professionals to enablethem to be self supporting when possible.

Comments: Surveys will assist indetermining if this strategy is beingaddressed


State:Original

Status: InProgress

2016ongong


100% of requests for criticaldata are filled, 90% ofrequests for noncritical dataare filled; historical data isarchived for futureaccessibility

Budget

Budget year 2016

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $16,800.00 100% Local

Telecommunications & Internet Access $126,000.00 49% ERATE, 41% State (Tech Allotment) 10% Local

Materials & Supplies $39,000.00 100% Local

Equipment $139,300.00 75% Local 25% State (Tech Allotment)

Maintenance $49,600.00 50% Local 50% Technology Allotment

Miscellaneous Expenses $74,000.00 25% State 75% Local/Personnel

Total $444,700.00

Budget year 2017








Total $444,700.00

Budget year 2018








Total $444,700.00

EvaluationEvaluation Process:The Technology Director assumes primary responsibility for the implementation of the District Technology Plan. All educators,however, are critical to the success of its implementation. The technology team, consisting of the Technology Director,Instructional Technology Specialist, Network Administrator, Technicians, and campus liaisons provides first line support.

The majority of the activities of the Nederland Independent School District Technology Plan 20162019 are measurable;therefore, both the formative and summative evaluation will indicate quantitative progress toward accomplishment of eachactivity. The plan will be evaluated to ensure goals, objectives and strategies are being addressed. Surveys will be madeavailable after each workshop or mini session to faculty and staff. The results of this survey will be used in conjunction withTeacher STaR Chart results as an evaluation tool to determine if current goals, objectives and strategies are being met. Logsor lab calendars and reports from computer labs and libraries will be collected to determine use.

Gathering and analyzing information drawn from the following will indicate movement toward achievement of goals: *teacher and student surveys *personnel records *lesson plans *inservice agendas *district staff development offerings *campus and district inventories *student portfolios and work samples *curriculum guides *pretests/posttests *test scores *classroom observations *attendance data *discipline records *technology updates *campus improvement plans *course offerings *Teacher Technology Proficiency Modules *Online Reports from adopted TATEKS programs *TATEKS Benchmark Tests

Evaluation Method:Data will be analyzed using multiple evaluation methods. Most often evaluation questions will require a "yes" or "no" answerand will produce statistics, percentages, charts, and graphs. To a lesser degree, questions will be used to describe results byasking such things as how a technologybased program is being used, why the technologybased program works better (ornot as well), or why the technologybased program is used more often (or less often) than traditional programs. Considerationwill also be given to the use of openended questions to determine attitudes, characteristics, perceptions, and correlations. The results of the evaluation methods should indicate: *mastery of technologyrelated TEKS by students at benchmark grade levels *use of technology in lesson preparation and presentation *integration of classroom tools and resources *inclusion of technology components in curriculum documents *number of studentproduced and teacherproduced projects using the Internet and other technologies *proficiency level of educators based on established benchmarks *participation in staff development opportunities *areas of need for staff development *ratio of students to computers *integration of district owned iPads and Chromebooks *Use of district BYOD program *allocated funds for technology *perceived value of the use of technology resources by teachers and students *Technology Applications course offerings at the secondary level *enrollment in Technology Applications courses *effect the introduction of information technology has had *sources of funding for technology *expenditures for technology *use of district web site curriculum resources *satisfaction with responses to requests for technology support *performance capacity of the district network

AppendixAttachment item A:Employee Acceptable Use Policy

PDF file: http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPEmployee2015.pdf

Attachment item B:High School Student Acceptable Use Policy

PDF file: http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPNHSStudent2015.pdf

Attachment item C:Elementary School Student Acceptable Use Policy

PDF file: http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPELEMStudent2015.pdf

Attachment item D:Middle School Student Acceptable Use Policy

PDF file: http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPMidStudent2015.pdf

Nederland ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educationalprograms, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.

http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPEmployee2015.pdf

http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPNHSStudent2015.pdf

http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPELEMStudent2015.pdf

http://old.nederland.k12.tx.us/AUPMidStudent2015.pdf

Documents

Nederland ISD Technology PlanPlan for Technology. The four key areas addressed include Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional