technology plan 2019-2021

TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2019-2021

Mrs. Cathy Lee Hernandez Superintendent of Schools

November 18, 2019 La Feria ISD Technology Plan 2019-2021 2

DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 1 City, State and Zip La Feria, Texas 78559 Phone (956) 797-8300 Fax (956) 797-3737 County District Number 031905

Number of Campuses 7 Total Student Enrollment 3243 District Size 3000-4999 Percent Economically Disadvantaged 84.36%

Technology reported in plan by category Teaching and Learning

Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Support Infrastructure for Technology

Number of Campuses with High Speed Broadband Internet Access that meets the current FCC target

7

Percentage of Campuses with High Speed Broadband Access that meets the current FCC target

100%

Number of Classrooms with Wi-Fi Access 334 Percentage of Classrooms with Wi-Fi Access 100% Computing Device/Student Ratio (include computers, tablets but no cell phones)

1 student for every computing device

Computing Device/Teacher Ratio (include computers, tablets but no cell phones)

1 teacher for every computing device

CIPA Compliance This district is CIPA compliant


Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited: 11/18/2019

Plan Status: District Approved

Years included in the Plan: 2019-2021 Number of years covered by the plan: 2

Does the district file E-rate? Yes Billed Entity Number: 141652

Is district filing for Category 1 services this funding year? Yes Is district filing for Category 2 services this funding year: Yes

Technology Planning Committee: Special thanks go to these people for their active participation and contributions in the completion of this Technology Plan: Michael Martinez – Board of Trustees Lisa Montalvo – Board of Trustees Cathy L. Hernandez – Superintendent of Schools Cynthia Torres – Assistant Superintendent of Schools Antonio Aguilar – Chief Financial Officer Veronica Torres - Technology Director Dr. Isaac Rodriguez – Executive Director of C&I Robert Munoz – Testing and Accountability Director Peter Geraldo – System Administrator for Technology Lillian Ramos – SPED Director Raquel Vento – SPED Coordinator Lucinda Esparza – PEIMS Coordinator Jose Noe Longoria – Media Coordinator Hector Casarez – Principal, Sam Houston Elementary School (Grades PK-4) Sandra Perez – Teacher, Sam Houston Elementary School (Grade PK) Umberto Flores – Principal, David Sanchez Elementary School (Grades PK-4) Trisha Garza – Asst. Principal, David Sanchez Elementary School Rosalinda Garza – Principal, C.E. Vail Elementary School (Grades PK-4) Zachary Martinez – Teacher, C. E. Vail Elementary School (Grade 2) Dr. Yvette Cantu – Principal, Noemi Dominguez Elementary School (Grades 5-6) Pablo Pena – Teacher, Noemi Dominguez Elementary School (Grade 5) Raquel Vasquez – Teacher, Noemi Dominguez Elementary School (Grade 5) Michael Torres – Principal, W. B. Green Jr. High School (Grades 7-8)


Kristy Jimenez – Dean of Instruction, W. B. Green Jr. High School (Grades 7-8) Cynthia Chairez – Principal, La Feria High School (Grades 9-12) Rhonda Amstutz – Librarian, La Feria High School (Grades 9-12) Veronica Alejandro – Teacher, La Feria High School (Grades 9-12) Carlos Verduzco – Principal, La Feria Academy (Grades 9-12) William Brandt – Teacher, La Feria Academy (Grades 9-12) Acknowledgements Special thanks to the members of the Board of Trustees, Central Administration Office, Curriculum and Instruction Office, and the Technology Staff for contributing time, effort and resources toward completion of the technology plan; financial support, leadership, technical expertise, review or editing of manuscript, and publisher of the finished document.

Executive Summary La Feria Independent School District has prepared this Technology Plan to produce a shared vision for technology applications in the school district. Goals and objectives have been defined and strategies have been developed to improve student academic achievement. Technology integration has become an essential element to promote the development of critical thinking skills which are essential for life-long learners. This plan is designed to enhance the ability of all teachers to integrate technology effectively into curriculum and instruction and to promote academic success for all students. Background: This plan is based on information drawn from many sources including: • Interviews with district and campus administrators • A survey of campus administrators • A survey of teachers • Other district technology plans • A survey of district infrastructure, hardware and instructional media.

Needs Assessment Assessment Process: An annual comprehensive needs assessment utilizing teacher surveys and inventories is conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. In addition, a district-wide survey of current district infrastructure technology is also conducted to determine future technology needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support. The surveys revealed the requests for new technology integration equipment and training for all classrooms. The items consisted of additional software, digital projectors, document cameras, and smart board topping the list. With the infusion of additional equipment and training.


Existing Conditions: The following technology is currently in place: District-Wide Direct connection to the Internet Service Provider via a 1GB point to point circuit leased thru SmartCom. District web servers in use providing district information. Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet. Distance learning video equipment available for students, staff, and community members. Three file servers for PEIMS, Business, and Administrative services. VMWare infrastructure to provide virtual servers for district needs. Diesel Standby Generac generator to provide power backup in case of extended outage. District Email server used for the routing of incoming and outgoing communication. VoIP and voice mail system is in use at all sites and campuses. Video conferencing system is available at Lee facility for district use. Wireless access is available throughout Lee Facility. Video Teleconferencing Bridge is available for district wide use. District wide network infrastructure needs to be maintained to provide high speed connectivity. Current 1GB connection is being upgraded to be able to support future instructional needs. A single sign on solution for students is setup and maintained to support ease of use for online instructional content. La Feria Independent School District--High School

Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased thru SmartCom. 10GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Three file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. Mobile Carts with wireless laptops available for classroom checkout. Mobile Carts with IPads available for classroom checkout. Mobile Carts with wireless Chromebooks available for classroom checkout. One Internet connected computer station and Apple IPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available through most of the campus except pavilion and fieldhouse. Video conferencing system is available for campus use. Migrant IPad and laptops are available for checkout. La Feria Independent School District--La Feria Academy


Direct connection through the Central Administration Office to district Network Core. 10GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. One file server running A+. One Internet connected computer station and Apple IPad for every teacher. Computers in each classroom for students. Wireless access is available throughout some of the campus. Video conferencing system is available for campus use. La Feria Independent School District -- W. B. Green Jr. Junior High School 1GB Direct fiber connection through the High School to the District Network Core. 10GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. Technology related class: Touch System Data Entry, keyboarding. One Internet connected computer station and Apple IPad for every teacher. Video conferencing is available for campus needs. Wireless access is available throughout entire campus. Migrant IPads and laptops are available for checkout. La Feria Independent School District -- Noemi Dominguez Elementary School Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point fiber owned by the District. 10GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. Technology related class: Technology Application. One Internet connected computer station for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout the campus. Video conferencing system is available for campus use. Migrant IPads and laptops are available for checkout. La Feria Independent School District -- C.E. Vail Elementary School Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point fiber owned by the District. 10GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other


programs. One Internet connected computer station and Apple IPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout the campus. Video conferencing system is available for campus use. Migrant IPads and laptops are available for checkout. La Feria Independent School District -- David G. Sanchez Elementary School Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased through SmartCom. 10GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. One Internet connected computer station and Apple IPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout most of the campus. Video conferencing system is available for campus use. Two mobile carts assigned to 3rd and 4th grades. Migrant IPads and laptops are available for checkout. La Feria Independent School District -- Sam Houston Elementary School Direct connection to the District Network Core via a 1GB point to point circuit leased through SmartCom. 10GB Fiber-backbone, Ethernet drops and wireless access capabilities made available campus wide. Two file servers used campus wide for software such as: Book System's Atriuum Online Library Management System and other programs. One Internet connected computer station and Apple IPad for every teacher. Wireless access is available throughout the campus. Video conferencing system is available for campus use. Two mobile carts available for checkout. Migrant IPads and laptops are available for checkout. Technology Needs:

• La Feria Independent School District technology needs and issues were identified as the following: Need to improve student to computer ratio to 1:1.

• Need to increase utilization of Google Classroom as the district Learning Managements System. Need to establish online staff development training system.


• Need to improve accessibility to other technologies. • Need to improve student access to online class information. • Need to enhance implementation of the Technology Application using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology. Need

to improve online distance learning opportunities. • District wide network infrastructure needs to be maintained to provide high speed connectivity. Current 1GB connection is being

upgraded to be able to support future instructional needs. • Need to enhance capabilities for online benchmark and state assessments testing. Need to prepare for future electronic textbook format. • Classroom multimedia projectors need to be ceiling mounted in order to free up classroom space and improve safety. Teacher laptops

need to be upgraded and maintained in order to support instructional use. • Need to increase the information on individual teacher/classroom websites to better inform parents and students about specific

information. • Need more mobile carts for all campuses. • Need more updated IPads. • Need updated access points due to increase in wireless devices. • Need to update computer labs with upgraded computer desktops. • Need ceiling mounted projectors. • Need upgrades scanners for visitor check-ins. • Need more IPads for elementary campuses. • Need IPads for elementary Bilingual population for home use.


Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: Teaching and Learning: The district will implement a comprehensive plan for meeting student learning needs and increase teacher effectiveness through the integration of innovative and emerging technologies OBJECTIVE 1.1: The district will develop strategies for all teachers and students to achieve academic success and integrate technology into teaching and learning in all areas. District Improvement Plan Goals supported by this objective:

LRPT category: Teaching and Learning Strategies: State/Status Timeline: Person(s)

Responsible: Evidence:

1.1.1 Teachers at all campuses will continue planning and implementing integration of various software/web based programs for skill development to enhance student learning such as: Renaissance Learning, Istation, Early Childhood Software, Web Editing Software, A+, Reading Coach, Kurzweil, Rosetta Stone, Microsoft Office, Google Apps for Education, Adobe Suite, Edusmart, Eduhero, Edgenuity, Education Galaxy, Testhound, Code.org, Prodigy, Stemscopes, Autodesk, Autocad, Gmetrix, Gamemaker, All in Learning, Doceri, Quickbooks. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, I09, LAS01, LAS03, LAS05, LAS06, LAS08, LAS10, TL01, TL05

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Principals, Teachers, Librarians, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Technology Staff

Statistics of software use, test results, and web use reports.

1.1.2 The DMAC software will be used by instructional coaches, mentors and administrators to develop benchmark tests. DMAC and OnDataSuite evaluate the student's academic progress. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP09, I09, LAS05, LAS08, TL04, TL07, TL13

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Campus Administrators, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Teachers, and Technology Staff

Benchmark tests

1.1.3 Teachers and students will continue to have high speed Internet access in classrooms, computer labs, libraries, and mobile workstations/tablets and cell phones to research topics and collect data. Teachers will develop and implement strategies to integrate technology with items such as digital projectors, whiteboard technologies, student response systems and document cameras and interactive TVs.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP08, I01, I06, I09, LAS01, LAS03, LAS08, LAS10, TL05, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL13

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Principals, Teachers, Lab Managers, Librarians, and Technology Staff

Lesson Plans, Computer Lab Schedules

1.1.4 The Special Education Department will continue to provide adaptive hardware/software in the classroom for assistive technology based on assessment and individual needs as stated in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, TL01, TL07, TL09

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Principals, Special Education Teachers

Lesson Plans, IEP Reports

1.1.5 The district will utilize technology driven applications to support the integration of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards including the Technology Applications TEKS. Teachers will incorporate the four strands: foundations, information acquisition, work in solving problems, and communication that pertain to TEKS. Examples: Using input devices, word processing, spreadsheets, and multi-media projects.

State: Original

Status: In

2019- 2021

Principals, Teachers

Teacher Lesson Plans and evaluations


LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, TL03, TL05

Progress

1.1.6 The district will continue to provide Makerspace equipment to all of the campus libraries. State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Invoices and inventory

1.1.7 The district will incorporate coding into classroom instruction as well as participating in the Hour of Coding. Additionally, campuses will provide a coding event for parents and students.

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Teacher Lesson Plans and inventory

1.1.8 Equipment will be provided for high school students to participate in Esports. State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Sign up sheets and inventory

1.1.9 Students will be provided access to G Suite through email provided accounts so students can have access from their laptops and/or cell phones.

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Teacher Lesson Plans and evaluations

1.1.10 Fourth grade Bilingual students will receive IPads so they can increase the use of Istation/Education Galaxy at home. Students without internet access will receive Mi-fis.

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Teacher Lesson Plans and evaluations and inventory

1.1.11 The district will purchase enough devices to provide an ipad, chromebook, or ipad to every student. State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Inventories

1.1.12 The district will provide a hotspot to the families that have no options for wifi at home. State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Inventories

OBJECTIVE 1.2: The district will utilize distance learning and digital content services on various campuses for expanding curriculum offerings and meeting the needs of all teachers and students.

District Improvement Plan Goals supported by this objective:




1.2.1 A video streaming distribution system will be set-up. All campus libraries will provide online video streaming using Discovery Streaming through the Region One Co-op. The district will be part of the Technology Co-op. As part of the Region One Co-op, the campuses will have access to online instructional content.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, LAS15, TL08, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Principals, Librarians, Technology Staff

Request for media content, Log-in Sheets

1.2.2 Students will be given the opportunity to interact with a variety of audiences to apply and learn beyond the classroom using distance learning resources such as Empatico.org. LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I06, TL09, TL12

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Principals, Teachers, Technology Staff

Online Products and usage reports.

1.2.3 Due to the COVID crisis, the district will prepare teachers for remote learning through staff development. State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Sign up sheets

OBJECTIVE 1.3: The district will enhance the quality of instruction for teachers by incorporating technological tools for students to develop foundation skills, problem solving and become proficient in the use of computers.

District Improvement Plan Goals supported by this objective:



1.3.1: Students will be given the opportunity to observe and acquire a variety of ways to obtain electronic data from different sources such as, text, audio, video, graphics and on-line resources. A customized campus web page will be implemented for additional educational resources and links for students and teachers at all campuses. Teachers will also be able to create custom class web pages for specific web based resources. Teachers will also have the ability to create “Google Classroom” sites for posting resources, assignments, and assessments. LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS10, TL01, TL13, TL16

State: Original

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Classroom observation Lesson plans

1.3.2: Students will be given the opportunity to communicate with a variety of audiences and implement solutions to real world problems.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I06, TL09, TL12

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Online Products

1.3.3: La Feria High School will continue to offer dual enrollment courses through Texas Southmost College (TSC) and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) for students to obtain college credit. The dual enrollment program will include online courses. LEA LRPT Correlates: I06, LAS13, LAS15, TL13

State: Revised Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Principals, Teachers, C and I Staff

High School Course Listing Lesson Plans


1.3.4: La Feria High School will offer the Technology Applications TEKS through high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation requirements specified in chapter 126 and chapter 123.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL13

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

C & I Staff, Principals, Teachers, Counselors

Lesson Plans

1.3.5: Students and Teachers at La Feria ISD will be able to use “Google Apps” such as Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Forms, and others to become proficient in the use of technology to improve the instructional process.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09, I03, I05, I09, LAS01, LAS10, TL03, TL04, TL08, TL09, TL13, TL16

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021

Technical staff, curriculum staff, administrators, teachers.

Web reports, lesson plans and grades

1.3.6 The district will provide SeeSaw LMS for PK 3-2nd Grade for remote learning State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Invoice, SD

1.3.7 The district will upgrade Google Suite to Google Enterprise for purposes of improving the LMS. State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019- 2021


Invoice,

GOAL 2: Educator Preparation and Development: The district will provide ongoing, high quality professional development and preparation needed to demonstrate proficiency in using and integrating technology effectively into teaching and learning, instructional management and administration.

OBJECTIVE 2.1:

The district will provide sustained, relevant professional development for administrators, teachers, support staff and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom and the library.

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 ESSA Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04ª, 04b, 06, 07, 11, 12

Strategies State/Status Timeline

: Person(s) Responsible:

Evidence:

2.1.1 The district will conduct a survey that will assess and determine the technological training needs of administrators, teachers, support staff and school library media personnel. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS03

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021 Principals,

Technology Staff

2.1.2 The district will develop a staff development plan for all professionals that will accommodate educator needs in technology.

State: Revised

2019-2021

Principals, C and I Staff,

Staff Development Schedule


LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, EP06, EP08, LAS03, LAS06 Status: In Progress

Technology Staff

2.1.3 The district will continue to allow teachers and librarians to attend staff development workshops/conferences offered through the district, Region One Education Service Center or other statewide conferences to help them prepare and focus on integrating technology into their subject area. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS03, LAS06, TL10, TL11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Teachers, Librarians, C and I Staff, Technology Staff

Registration Forms, Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, DMAC

2.1.4 The district will continue to provide training on the effective use of the Internet and distribute the district Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to all students and staff. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, TL14

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff

Sign-in Sheets, AUP Student Forms, AUP Staff Member Forms

2.1.5 Campuses will assess and report the extent to which students meet technology proficiencies in the Technology Application TEKS in the annual ESSA compliance submission. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS05, LAS08, TL04, TL06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021


Lesson plans

2.1.6 The district will allow the technical staff and technology committee to attend technology workshops, regional advisory meetings and conferences to remain informative of innovative and emerging technologies.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, LAS06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff Agendas,

Sign in Sheets, Travel Forms, DMAC

2.1.7 The district will provide access for online training for staff development that aligns with the standards specified by the State Board for Educator Certification and/or International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for teachers. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Administrators, Teachers, Technology Staff

Sign-in Sheets and Log-in Records

2.1.8 The district will continue to use the technology learning center to enable the administrators, teachers, support staff, and librarians to receive enhanced training for effective technology integration.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff Sign in

Sheets, certificates

2.1.9 The district will provide annual cybersecurity training through Eduhero. State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff certificates


GOAL 3: Leadership, Administration and Support Services: The district will use information technology tools, data and support services to meet accountability standards. Administrators will also have access to budget information in order to comply with site-based decision making. In addition, teachers will utilize information technology tools for a continual assessment of effective student learning as well as to promote parental awareness, involvement and communication. In addition expand and advance technical and instructional support throughout the district.

OBJECTIVE 3.1:

The district will provide ongoing professional development for integrating the examination and analysis of data to support and focus on student success and teacher effectiveness with technology-based resources.

LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 ESSA Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04ª, 04b, 06, 07, 11, 12

Strategies State/Status Timeline


Evidence:

3.1.1 The campuses will collect comprehensive student data (STAAR scores, TELPAS), enrollment, grades, physical fitness data, etc., to measure and monitor students’ success and achievements. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08 3.1.2

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Counselors, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, PEIMS Personnel, Coaching Staff

STAAR Scores, TELPAS, DMACReports, PEIMS Reports, (Fitness Gram)

3.1.2 The district will continue to provide online assessment capabilities to better prepare students for State assessments. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, LAS15

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principals, Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction Staff

Generated Reports, Benchmark Test Results

3.1.3 W. B. Green Junior High School and La Feria High School will continue to utilize software such as Skyward to manage the Personal Graduation Plan and Endorsement to evaluate strategies for students to improve academic achievements. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principals, Counselors Student’s

Personal Graduation Plan

3.1.4 The campuses will continue to use the Skyward database information management system to maintain student grades and attendance electronically and use generated reports for student, teacher, and parent use in decision making.

State: Revised

2019-2021

Principals, Teachers, PEIMS

Report Cards, Grading


LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08, LAS11

Status: In Progress

Personnel, Technology Staff

Reports, Attendance Reports

3.1.5 Teachers will continue to have access to an electronic resources from TEKS Resource System that will be aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards for collaboration, documenting and tracking effective instructional strategies. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, I06, I09, LAS01, LAS08, TL08

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principals, Teachers TEKS

Resource System, Evaluations, Invoices

3.1.6 District administration and teachers will have access to DMAC to obtain data on instruction to create goals and assessment needs as well as access to T-TESS evaluations and goal setting.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Administration, Principals, Teachers

Evaluations, CIP, DIP

3.1.7 Teachers will receive training on creating and updating their teacher webpages. State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff Teacher

webpages

3.1.8 The district communications coordinator will assist in providing resources to keep communication available to parents.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff Organization

al chart.

3.1.9 District will provide Testhound software for use in preparing for STAAR testing. State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

C&I Staff Invoice

OBJECTIVE 3.2:

The district will expand community access to school information through technology.

LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 ESSA Correlates: 09

Strategies State/Status Timeline:

Person(s) Responsible:

Evidence:

3.2.1 District profile information, campus directories, calendar of events and policies will be posted to the district website for communication with parents and community members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, TL15, TL16

State: Revised

Status: In

2019-2021 Webmaster,

Technology Staff

District Website website counter,


Progress

and current information posted

3.2.2 Campus faculty and staff directories, calendar of events, teachers’ publication of classroom curriculum, e-mail, testing dates and links to resourceful sites will be posted to an educational content management system thus creating a greater awareness and involvement in the academic performance of students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS09, TL15, TL16

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021 Campus

Webmaster, Technology Staff

Campus Website Hitcounter, Current Information Posted

3.2.3 Parents will continue to have secure electronic family access to student information such as grades and attendance data through the Skyward Student Management System.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principals, Teachers, Attendance Clerks

Skyward log in accounts. Reports to the School Board

3.2.4 Parents will be able to complete their child’s registration through an online system. All required information will be completed through an electronic signature.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021


Skyward log in accounts.

3.2.5 The district will provide instructional videos in English and Spanish to train them on steps to completing online registrations.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Dept.

Website and Social Media

3.2.6 Parents will receive information through School Messenger through texts and emails. State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021


School Messenger files

3.2.7 The district will continue to use social media (Facebook, Instagram, Flickr and Twitter) to communicate information with parents.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021


Social Media

Objective 3.3: The district will promote parental involvement and participation to help plan for technology integration for teaching and learning.



E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 ESSA Correlates: 09, 10 Strategies State/Status Timeline


Evidence:

3.3.1 The district will provide technology conference events for parents and community members in technology applications to increase awareness and understanding of the use of technology in learning. LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS07, LAS09

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Parental Involvement Director, Technology Staff, Curriculum Staff

Agendas, Sign-in Sheets, Evaluations

3.3.2 The district will continue to utilize a District Technology Planning Committee consisting of a member from the Technology Staff, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Business/Finance Staff, teachers to establish goals, objectives, and strategies. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS04, LAS07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021 Technology

Staff, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Business/Finance Staff, and Campus Technology Committee members (teachers/librarian(s)).

Agenda and Sign-in Sheets

OBJECTIVE 3.4:

The district will provide support for integration of technology into school operations and management. LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 ESSA Correlates: 05 Strategies State/Status Timeline


Evidence:

3.4.1 Library automation system software will be used and maintained on all campuses. LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS01 State:

Revised Status: In Progress


Librarians, Technology Staff

Follett, Atriuum reports

3.4.2 The district will continue to utilize Skyward Inventory Program to barcode textbooks for tracking purposes. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS14 3.5.3: State:

Revised


Campus Staff, Skyward reports


Status: In Progress

C&I

3.4.3 The district will archive student’s permanent records into electronic format. The district will also utilize the Texas Records Exchange System to transfer records electronically between other schools, colleges, and universities. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS14

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021 Media

Personnel, Technology Staff, PEIMS

TREX

3.4.4 The district will continue to provide cellular telephones to selected staff members to promote safety and efficiency. The district will also provide local and long distance phone service for efficiency and parental communications. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Sprint

3.4.5 A tablet or laptop evaluation tool will continue to be used for administrators to help track TTESS progress for teachers throughout the year. It will enable them to view their evaluations online. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP08, LAS12, TL04, TL08

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021 Administrators

, Technology Staff

inventory

3.4.6 A backup solution will be installed/upgraded and maintained in order to ensure that critical technology applications can be recovered in a timely manner. In addition, a disaster recovery solution will be utilized in case of application recovery failure. LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, LAS14

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Inventory, invoices

3.4.7 Video cameras will be placed in Special Education rooms as required by law when a parent requests them. The district will maintain video footage as required by law.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Inventory, invoices

3.4.8 The district will create a position of Cybersecurity Coordinator to maintain communications with TEA and parents as required by TEA.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Staff organizational chart, policy

3.5.3 The district will go through an annual security audit to test the infrastructure from outside hacking. State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Invoice and report results


3.5.4 The district will continue to purchase equipment necessary to provide a safe technological environment. State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Inventory and invoice

3.5.5 As TEA is requiring STAAR testing to be all online by 2023, the district will continue to increase technology equipment to the campuses to meet this need.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Inventory and invoice

OBJECTIVE 3.5:

Hire additional technicians to circulate and address site technical problems to provide prompt technical services to the district.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ESSA Correlates: 12 Strategies State/Status Timeline


Evidence:

3.5.1 Establish and maintain a regularly scheduled onsite visit for equipment and infrastructure to maintain the ready status of all systems.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL10

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff and Principals

Maintenance schedules and work orders

3.5.2 Maintain a reasonable response time for all campus technical issues submit for response to support the ready status of all services. LEA LRPT Correlates:

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff and Principals

Needs Assessment and work order system reports

OBJECTIVE 3.6:

The district will utilize an efficient online help desk system for technology and maintenance support. LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ESSA Correlates: 03, 12 Strategies State/Status Timeline


Evidence:

3.6.1 Evaluate and research the existing work order system to ensure that the current or more effective web based solution will continue to improve efficiency. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL09, TL11, TL12

State: Revised

Status: In


Department and Tech Committee

Online work orders


Progress 3.6.2 Provide yearly training on the proper usage of the web based helpdesk software for all faculty and staff to improve

response time. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

Yearly Technology Staff, and Administrators

Sign in Sheets

GOAL 4: Infrastructure for Technology: The district will upgrade and maintain a technological infrastructure for communication and service to ensure equitable access for an effective learning environment.

OBJECTIVE 4.1:

The district will replace or reposition outdated technology and infrastructure to ensure maximum efficiency use.

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology



Evidence:

4.1.1 The district will install/replace outdated network infrastructure equipment (i.e. routers, switches, firewalls, DNS servers, DHCP servers, e-mail servers, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and video conferencing equipment) to enhance system/network for all district personnel and students. LEA LRPT Correlates: I07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff

Work Orders and requisitions

4.1.2 The district will dispose of obsolete equipment and remove items from inventory in accordance with district and E-RATE policies. LEA LRPT Correlates: I07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff

Revised Inventory list

4.1.3 Continue to install computer and Internet drops and access points district wide to increase student on-demand access. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff and Business Mgr.

Invoices and installation of new equipment

OBJECTIVE 4.2:

The district will continue to develop and implement a network infrastructure that provides efficient and reliable connectivity and telecommunication services throughout the district.





Evidence:

4.2.1 The district will maintain a Point to Point Circuit from the District Network Core to all the campuses and a connection to Region One Education Service Center (Internet Service Provider). These connections will increase and support the implementation of current and new learning and administrative technologies including the state’s online assessment program. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I05, I06, I07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff Requisitions,

Invoices, Network Diagrams

4.2.2 The district will monitor, install and or upgrade a wireless network infrastructure with security throughout the district assuring equitable access. Additional wireless connectivity will continue to be provided as needed. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Director and Principals

Requisitions, Invoices, Network Diagrams

4.2.3 The district will continue to provide a content filtering system such as Palo Alto and Contentkeeper and Mcafee virus protection, spyware, e-mail spam, Internet filtering and logging to meet CIPA and COPPA compliance and reporting.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06 4.2.4

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff and

Contentkeeper reports

4.2.4 The district will continue to provide appropriate anti-virus/spy ware software for all workstations

throughout the district to maintain a secure environment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06

State: Revised Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff Requisitions,

Invoices, Network Diagram

4.2.5 Scholastic televisions will be placed at all campuses to promote communication information to students

and parents.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Technology Staff Inventory,

Network Diagram

OBJECTIVE 4.3:

The district will provide every campus with innovative technology and tools to support the integration of Technology Applications (TEKS).

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 ESSA Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04ª, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12



Evidence:

4.3.1 Campuses will continue to provide for every new teacher a laptop with innovative technology and tools to support goals, objectives and maintain a ratio between the professional educational staff to a workstation of 1:1.

State: Revised

2019-2021

Principals, Teachers, Lesson

Plans


LEA LRPT Correlates: I04 Status: In Progress

Technology Staff

4.3.2 The district will acquire new and/or upgrade existing computer labs to address the requirements to support the integration of Technology Applications (TEKS), address core curriculum skills and meet the technology equipment target of a student to workstation ratio of 2:1. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principal, Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction Staff, Technology Staff

Invoices, Progress Reports

4.3.3 Campuses will continue planning for technology in all libraries and upgrade hardware/software to support library resources. A District-wide library automation software will be install/upgraded to allow for exchange of materials/books between campuses.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, LAS01, LAS02, LAS09, TL11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principals, Librarians, Technology Staff

Invoices

4.3.4 District will continue to implement “G Suite” district wide in order to offer online Access to instructional resources.

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

District Technical Staff

Google Classroom websites and internet filter reports

4.3.5 The district will provide Makerspace equipment, coding equipment, and Esports equipment for student use. State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

District Technical Staff, teachers, librarians

Inventory

OBJECTIVE 4.4:

The district will continue to increase communication efficiency and standardize telecommunication equipment. LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology



Evidence:

4.4.1 IP Telephony will continue to be installed and maintained throughout the district to upgrade and maximize the communication system between administration, staff, parents and community members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, TL15 4.4.2:

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Administrators, Technology Staff

Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Invoices

4.4.2 A voice mail system will be continue to be upgraded to further enhance the new IP Telephony system to allow flexibility when communicating with administration, staff, parents and community members. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, TL15 4.4.3:

State: Revised

2019-2021

Administrators, Technology Staff

Requisitions, Purchase


Status: In Progress

Orders, Invoices

4.4.3 The District will use "School Messenger" a hosted service to increase communication with the community and parents and keep them aware of current and future scheduled events at campuses. LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS09, TL15

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

District technical staff, campus principals, campus secretaries

emails, text messages and phone call records

OBJECTIVE 4.5:

The district will provide clean reliable power at every campus for their core network equipment using UPS hardware. LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology



Evidence:

4.5.1 Acquire/upgrade UPS backup battery solution for each campus and have it installed and configured properly to ensure that the communication system continue to run during power outages and provides clean power during brown outs. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I05

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff

Equipment installed

4.5.2 The district will continue to monitor the UPS equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimal downtime. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I07, I08

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

Quarterly Technology Staff

Work order and reports. Periodic self tests of existing UPS equipment

4.5.3 All campus UPS equipment will be directly connected to district network for remote monitoring and maintenance. State:

Revised Status: In Progress

2019-2021 District

Technical staff Periodic emails from campus UPS equipment and SNMP monitoring results

OBJECTIVE 4.6:

Develop an accurate life-cycle plan for existing/new equipment and increase computers available in all labs district- wide to at least 25 to provide for large classes.





Evidence:

4.6.1 As the school district increases in size, it will acquire new hardware to provide students, teachers and administrators equitable access. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Director, Principals, and Administrators

Invoices and installation of new equipment

4.6.2 The district will continue to replace legacy computers on a yearly basis to keep current with new technologies as well as student access/performance requirements as based on the life cycle plan created. LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I04, I07

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Director and Administrators

Invoices and replacement and/or upgrade of computer equipment.

4.6.3 Create additional labs to provide adequate student access.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL09, TL10

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principals, Administrators, and Technology Director

Needs assessment and installation of equipment.

4.6.4 Increase available units to 25 within labs to provide access for larger classes for state online testing. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

2019-2021

Principal, Administrators, Technology Director

Campus needs assessment

OBJECTIVE 4.7:

Migrate all campus servers to Windows 2016 to ensure increased functionality and support in a district Active Directory environment.

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 ESSA Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 12



Evidence:

4.7.1 Install/upgrade and configure Windows 2016 servers at every campus to create one unified native domain configuration, and increasing functionality in creating shares and trusts across all domains with security. Students will have individual domain user accounts and be able to locally store data on district servers. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13

State: Revised

Status: In Progress


Staff Increased functionality


Evaluation

Evaluation Process:

The District Technology Committee meets on an ongoing basis to evaluate the district technology plan. The committee members will communicate their needs and assessments to update the district technology plan on an annual basis. Final results of the revised district technology plan will be presented to the Superintendent.

Campus surveys, walkthrough information and administrator feedback will be used to determine the level of technology integration attainment of district goals. In addition, the district will continue to investigate other methods for effectively monitoring technology integration applications.

Evaluation Method:

La Feria Independent School District will utilize the following guidelines to measure the achievement of goals and objectives:

• Survey instruments and list of technology proficiencies of staff members. • Staff development training offered to staff. Apply and review details for PDAS Instrument.

• Review benchmark and assessment results to compare to state standards. • Analyze Standardized State Testing Scores. • Research other effective evaluation methods for successful technology integration. • Evaluate network infrastructure for efficient connectivity.


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

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