wrccisd technology plan
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West Rusk CCISDand Technology
West Rusk County Consolidated ISD
10705 South Main, New London, Texas 75682
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Agenda
West Rusk CCISD Technology Plan
E-Rate for WRCCISD
Summary
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WRCCISDTechnology Plan
The purpose of the plan is to provide:
Alternative instructional strategies for engaging all types of learners
Enhanced resources 24-7 for all stakeholders
Student assistance in developing high-skills in technology
Curriculum essential for academic and workplace success
Ability for all teachers to integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning
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WRCCISDTechnology Goals
Goal #1:
All students and teachers will utilize interactive technologies and a variety of digital resources to support research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve student learning and meet diverse learning needs.
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Goals continued
Goal #2:
All stakeholders in the West Rusk CCISD will benefit from the district’s rich network, filtered electronic and distance learning resources available on-demand (24-7) and concurrently supported by partnerships with Suddenlink, ERATE, Ed Tech, foundational grants, state allotment, federal funding, Connections Grant, and district buy-in.
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Goal #3:
All instructional staff receive ongoing professional development based on needs exhibited by multiple assessments.
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Goal #4:
All community stakeholders will be provided opportunities for increased access to technology and school-based information to promote parental and community involvement in planning and learning 24/7.
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Goal #5:
District technology department will increase the amount of technical assistance to staff, classroom implementation, help desk support, applications online, administrative software effectiveness, and remote deployment of updates and roll-outs.
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Goal #6:
District technology infrastructure will be evaluated, updated, and maintained on a scheduled basis for maximum instructional and informational support.
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What does this mean?
With the implementation of the technology plan:
Ability of teachers to teach will increase
Students will be enabled to meet challenging state academic standards
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Affordable Access= E-Rate
When the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was signed into law, for the first time schools and libraries became eligible for Universal Service support.
Goal: to ensure that schools and libraries have affordable access to advanced telecommunications
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What is E-Rate?
The E-Rate is the discount that schools and libraries will receive for the acquisition of telecommunication services.
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Who is eligible?
Schools: all elementary and secondary schools as defined within the Elementary and Secondary Education
Libraries: individual library branches, library facilities, library systems, and library consortia as defined in the Library and Technology Act
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What services are available?
Telecommunication Services:
regular telephone lines for teachers to receive phone calls in the classroom, pagers for security officials, high bandwidth telecommunication services, satellite delivery for distance learning, and coaxial cable
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Available services cont’d
Internet Access:
services for access the internet, for example, e-mail and access to the World Wide Web
Content, such as paid subscription service, is not covered.
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Available services cont’d
Internal Connections: Bringing the technology into the learning environment
Basic installation and maintenance of a network: routers, hubs, network file servers, wireless LAN, and software needed for operation of file servers.
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What is not covered?
There are some components that are not covered under E-Rate.
Computers for teachers or students, fax machines, modems, software, professional development, and asbestos removal. Resale of discounted services is prohibited.
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What are the discounts and how are they determined?
Discounts range from 20-90 percent and are based on economic disadvantage and geographic location.
The level of discounts is based upon the level of eligibility in the federal free and reduced lunch program.
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E-Rate Data forWest Rusk CCISD
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5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Amount in Dollars
2006 2008 2009 2010
Years
RequestedDisbursed
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What does all this mean?
We are able to have high level technology access to:
Build technical, communication, media, and information literacy through collaboration.
Build understanding across subjects and across cultures.
Engage students in real-world data, tools, and expertise for solving meaningful problems.
Provide an environment for students to become visionaries, innovators, and highly-skilled collaborators.
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E-Rate Additional InformationFor additional information on E-Rate, visit the
following links:
E-Rate Questions and Answers
Universal Service Administrative Company
US Department of Education