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MARFA ISD 2004 - 2007 GARY HAMILTON SUPERINTENDENT |
DISTRICT PROFILE
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Plan Introduction
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Technology Planning Committee
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Executive Summary
MarfA I.S.D. is committed to
the incorporation of technology into its classroom curriculum. Advanced
technology has been built into our infrastructure, classrooms and labs. A
technology coordinator is on staff to provide service to hardware, troubleshoot
software and assist faculty and students with technology issues. All classrooms
are internet accessible. Our libraries are fully automated and our teachers are
utilizing an automated Gradebook program.
The focus of the Marfa I.S.D.’s three-year plan is a district-wide network of
computers and information integrating technology into the curriculum. Listed are
the featured areas of the plan:
1) All faculty will receive training in areas of technology and meet minimum
technology proficiency requirements.
2) In order to improve teacher training and curriculum integration, each teacher
will have a multimedia computer/TV/VCR module connected to the district-wide
network.
3) All teachers will have a networked computer, printer, and appropriate
display.
4) An infrastructure will be maintained for the district-wide network that will
sustain today and tomorrow’s technological needs.
5) Technology support will be provided to all areas of education.
6) A position of Technology Coordinator will be maintained to oversee and
implement this plan, and maintain the district-wide network to keep up with the
ever-changing technologies.
7) Internet usage will be available on all classroom, library and office
computers.
8) E-mail addresses will be assigned and used by all teachers and office
personnel.
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10) Distance Learning will be made available to faculty, students and community
members.
11) Software will be provided to students to enable self-paced study.
The above summary was based on the following needs: Training; Access and equity
to equipment and software; Overall long-range district plan; Support; Funding;
Curriculum Integration; and Networking. Based on these needs, the Marfa
Technology Committee has made recommendations addressing the following major
areas:
1) Training.
2) Access and equity to equipment and software.
3) Access and availability to information.
4) Overall long-range district plan.
5) Support.
6) Funding.
7) Curriculum Integration.
8) Networking.
Today's society requires the processing of vast amounts of information to solve
problems, to make informed decisions and to be technologically competitive.
Marfa ISD identifies that computer competence is a "fourth-basic skill" needed
by our students, faculty and community. By including technology as a component
of a well-balanced K-12 program, providing appropriate in-service training for
staff and faculty, providing the opportunity for community members to attend
continuing education courses in computer technology, MISD will provide the
opportunity to enhance cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills to promote
success in society, life-long learning and productive citizenship.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:
Marfa ISD technology has been evolving from district long-range tech plans for
years. Because of the district’s attention to our long-range plans, outstanding
Board and administrative support, and state, federal, and private grant/discount
programs, we currently enjoy a 100% networked district. We have worked
diligently to get the infrastructure in place and now we focus on training
staff, replacing out-dated equipment, and integrating our technology into what
we do all day long: Working with young people, doing research, and district
record keeping. A needs assessment utilizing teacher requests, interviews via
e-mail, focus group sessions, inventories and Texas Campus STaR Chart was
conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district ad
determine future needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware,
software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff
development, and technical support.
Existing Conditions:
Our district network infrastructure (consisting of two T-1 lines; enhanced Cat 5
Ethernet to the desktop; 100mb HUBS at each MDF and IDF; and fiber between Marfa
Administration to other campus buildings) was upgraded in the summer of 2003
with the renovations and new construction at the JH/HS. Additional cabling and
drops will be added at the elementary campus will be added during its
renovations during summer 2004.
Our professional employees have computers on their desks and are using a
district-wide Gradebook program. We are planning to add a network based district
lesson plan program this summer. Expanding the staff's knowledge and use of the
network concept is a goal for us.
Our automated campus libraries are an integral part of campus and curriculum
life. The software for them is upgraded yearly and the hardware is replaced on a
rotating schedule. The librarians have specialized staff development training to
meet their needs.
Marfa ISD is currently hosting free computer-based ESL classes to the public on
Wednesday nights in the JH computer lab consisting of two sessions each night.
Various classes in technology are also offered at different times throughput the
year.
In the summer of 2003 Marfa ISD had a new automated phone system installed which
consists of __ lines and voice mail for administrators and some staff.
Technology Needs:
This tech plan keys into: Replacing current unmanaged switches with managed
switches to ensure Quality of Service, keeping our equipment replacement
schedule on track, increasing wireless access at the 2 campuses, researching
several new initiatives for possible implementation, on-going staff development,
and keeping in touch with our community about our capabilities.
The challenges of budget are upper-most in our minds as we look ahead. An
important focus in our district technology department is to be able to plan well
for the future tech needs and thus, be able to perform in a proactive mode
--instead of a reactive mode.
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
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GOAL 1: Through an integrated developmental curriculum that fosters improvement in academic achievement, students will be afforded access and opportunity to successfully utilize current technology. |
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1.1.1: |
Students will review the Acceptable Use Policy and sign a Technology Agreement each year. Comments: Outcome: Students will be aware of correct use of district technology equipment. LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Annually |
District Technology Director |
Signed Technology Agreements on file with the Technology Director. |
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1.1.2: |
Classroom teachers will provide orientation of ethical practices that enhance students' knowledge of proper use of technology and the internet. Comments: Students will practice ethical technology habits and safe internet use. LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Annually |
Teachers and Principals |
Acceptable Use Policy; Internet Resources; Technology Director. Will be evaluated through Teacher observation and lesson plans. |
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1.1.3: |
Students using the internet at school, along with their parents, will read and sign the MISD Acceptable Use Policy. Comments: Students and their parents will understand the acceptable uses of the internet. LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Annually |
Teachers and Principals |
Signed Acceptable Use Policy on file with Technology Director. |
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1.2.1: |
Maintain a ratio of students to computers for general purpose use to 4:1. Comments: Students will have ample opportunities to use/apply technology within each subject. LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Annually |
School Board, Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals |
Inventory, ADA, lesson plans, purchase orders |
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1.2.2: |
District computer hardware will be upgraded/replaced on a 7 year rotation schedule. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Annually |
Superintendent, Technology Planning Committee, Technology Director |
Inventory, purchase
orders. |
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1.2.3: |
Mobile computer lab/cart will be available on campus for student use in class settings. Comments: Obtain 2nd mobile computer cart for JH/HS Replace 4 laptops per year @$1700/ea LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Teachers, Technology Coordinator |
purchase orders, equipment inventories, lesson plans utilizing labs, lab check-out schedules |
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1.2.4: |
Create a computer lab in each school (Elementary and Jr./Sr. High)specifically for the use of technology training and integration into each curriculum. These labs will be available to teachers on a rotated schedule. This will allow 100% student participation in technology training. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2003/2004 Marfa JH/SH
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Superintendent, Principals, Technology Director |
Lab sign-up schedules |
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1.2.5: |
Campus Library computer equipment will be replaced on a rotation schedule Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
MES Library Student
Computers 2004-2005 |
Superintendent, Technology director, Librarian |
Inventory, Purchase Orders |
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1.2.6: |
Students will be able to check out portable technology on an as needed basis, according to district technology check-out policy. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Classroom teachers, Campus Principals, Technology Director |
Check out sheets and agreerment forms. |
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1.2.7: |
Secondary students will be afforded the opportunity to enroll in distance learning classes and online classes as needed to supplement the current district class offerings to meet the needs of all students. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
High School Counselor, High School Principal |
Enrollment sheets, ESC18 Distance Learning connection records |
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1.2.8: |
Appropriate software and hardware for Technology Applications courses will be purchased and kept up to date. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Technology applications teachers, Campus Principals, Technology Director |
Software and hardware inventories, Purchases Orders |
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1.2.9: |
District software programs/licenses will be purchased and updated as needed. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Technology Director, Superintendent, Campus Principals, Technology Planning Committee |
Software Inventories, Licenses, Purchase Orders |
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1.2.10: |
Presentation monitors will be available in each district classroom. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2005 |
Technology Director, Campus Principal |
Technology Inventory Records, Purchase Orders |
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1.3.1: |
Multi-media and Internet-based projects will be a part of students' technology applications K-12. Comments: Students, Grades Pre-K through 12 will have access to equipment for their research using Internet resources and district multimedia equipment. LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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Principals, Classroom Teachers |
Lesson Plans, multi-media projects developed by students. |
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1.3.2: |
Acquire presentation skills with use of current hardware and software for student presentations. Comments: Presentation hardware and software will be replaced or upgraded as new technologies become available or as curriculum needs occur, depending on funding required. LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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Classroom Teachers |
Projects and presentations |
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1.3.3: |
Current technology will be used in the development of District Web Pages, Yearbook, newsletters and programs. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Teachers, Principals |
District Web Page, Yearbook, newsletters and programs |
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Students will use distance learning equipment for sharing information and participating in projects with different schools. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Classroom teachers. Campus Principals |
Distance Learning/PolyCom viaVideo check out/sign up records, project records |
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1.4.1: |
Students will use TEKS-aligned, subject specific technology resources. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
Campus Principals, Technology Director, Director of Instructional Programs, Superintendent, Classroom teachers |
Lesson plans, test results, AEIS-IT data |
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1.4.2: |
Students will have the opportunity to take a variety of technology related courses. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
Campus Principals, Counselors, Classroom teachers |
Computer Technology curriculum, Student enrollment, Student Progress |
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1.4.3: |
Students will learn efficient research and study techniques using technology resources. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
Campus Principals, Librarians, Classroom Teachers |
Formal and informal assessment of student progress, lesson plans |
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1.4.4: |
Students will create and maintain academic portfolios of their work in their server share folder and/or on CDs. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
Classroom teachers, Campus Principals, Technology Director |
saved portfolios on the district servers, CDs of the work |
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1.4.5: |
At-Risk and Special Needs students will utilize district technology resources in the regular classroom, Alternate Programs classrooms, and at home, as appropriate to meet their needs Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
Campus Principals, Counselors, Classroom Teachers, Director of Instructional Programs |
Lesson Plans, Formal and Informal observations, equipment checkout records, home visitation records, logbooks, student scores and assessments |
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1.4.6: |
Software such as DIBELS and Waterford Programs will be purchased and utilized to analyze student strengths and weaknesses and subsequently to improve their achievement. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2005 |
Campus Principals, Director of Instructional Programs, Classroom teachers, Technology director |
Testing data, software use statistics, student progress records |
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GOAL 2: FACULTY/STAFF TECHNOLOGY GOAL: The faculty will enhance their competency by incorporating technology throughout the school environment and by participating in professional developmental training. |
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2.1.1: |
Develop and implement a plan for district standards for teacher/staff computer proficiencies. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004/05 |
District Technology Committee, Technology Director, Superintendent, School Board, Campus Admininstrators |
Evaluation instrument developed during planning stage |
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2.1.2: |
Professional development will be available through the district Video-conference site and Region 18 Service Center. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Weekly |
TEA, Region 18, Principals, Technology director |
Program listings; sign-in sheets; conference schedules, Staff Development Records |
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2.1.3: |
Marfa ISD Computer labs will be utilized for specialized technical training for faculty. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Annually |
Superintendent, Principals, Technology Director |
Class registrations, sign-in sheets |
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2.1.4: |
Campus principals inconjunction with the District Director of Instructional Programs and the Technology Director will collaborate to determine the technology training needs for the campuses that incorporate campus technologies. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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Campus Principals |
In-service records and sign in sheets, Technology Planning Committee minutes |
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Integration of TEKS into lesson plans Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
All instructional staff grades K-12; Principals; Counselors, Director of Instructional Programs |
Lesson plans, Grade Books, TAKS scores |
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2.1.6: |
Incentives provided for faculty, administrators, and other staff members who achieve increased levels of technoilogy proficiency. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Technology Committee, Campus Principals, technology Director, Superintendent |
Documented certifications, workshop or course participatipon records, formal and informal appraisals |
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Marfa ISD will maintain a file of all software licenses and software guidelines used by campuses. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Technology Director |
District and Campus software files and notebooks |
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All staff will read and sign the Acceptable Use Policy prior to using district internet access. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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Technology Coordinator; Principals; Faculty; Staff |
Acceptable Use Policy signed and on file. |
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2.2.3: |
Utilization of district technology by staff in curricular and administrative areas will be standard. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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Technology Planning Committee; Superintendent; School Board, Principals, Technology Director |
On-line Gradebook records; lesson plans |
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2.2.4: |
District hardware purchases will reflect district standards for multimedia as required in the TEKS. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Annually |
School Board, Superintendent, Business Manager, Principals, Technology Director |
Purchase orders; inventory records; TEKS benchmarks |
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2.2.5: |
Teachers will utilize technology as a learning tool and integrate it into the curriculum. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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Campus Principals; Classroom Teachers |
Lesson Plans; curriculum meeting notes; department meeting notes; Formal and informal observations |
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The automated campus libraries will have hardware and software upgrades regularly. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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Superintendent; Principals; Technology Director; Librarian |
Purchase orders, inventory lists, circulation records |
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2.2.7: |
Seek funding through grants and cooperative agreements with industry. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Superintendent; Technology Coordinator; director of Instructional Programs |
Applications on file |
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2.2.8: |
Staff will use technology (handhelds, Internet, laptops, desktops) to prepare for and administer standardized test as needed. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Campus principals, classroom teachers |
Lesson Plan, login sheets, testings records |
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2.3.1: |
Business Office operations will be upgraded to accomodate current standards/needs. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004/2005 |
School Board, Superintendent, Business Manager, Technology director |
Payroll records, accounts payable records, purchase orders, inventories |
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2.3.2: |
District facilities will utilize the district WAN for attendance, grade reporting, Lesson Plans, PEIMS data, E-mail and general communications. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
School Board, Superintendent, PEIMS Coordinator, Business Manager, Assistant Business Manager, Technology Director, Campus Principals, Campus Secretaries |
PEIMS data, accounting records, Grade Reports, Lesson Plan Records, general communications records |
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District will study feasibility of putting our K-12 curriculum, lesson plans and class assignments on-line for reference by staff, students, and parents. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Study 2004 - 2005 |
School Board, Superintendent, Technology Director, Campus Principals, Technology Planning Committee |
Results from district study on curriculum documents and lesson plans |
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District will research the possibility of putting web-based Gradebook/Progress Report program on-line for reference by staff and parents. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2005 Study |
School Board, Superintendent, Technology Director, Campus Principals, Technology Planning Committee |
Results of district
study on feasibility of use. |
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Campus automated libraries will have updated software and hardware for the library system and for research for access by all students and staff. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
District librarian, Technology Director, Campus Prinicpals |
Inventory of software and hardware |
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2.4.1: |
District staff will dialog about the increased needs for additional technology staff within the district. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
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School Board, Superintendent, Campus Principals, Technology Planning Committee, Technology Director |
Notes/minutes from surveys and committee meetings. |
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2.4.2: |
Additional technology support staff will be hired and/or stipends will be given to existing staff members to assist with district, campus, individual staff/student needs in respect to hardware, software and training issues. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
School Board, Superintendent, Campus Principals, Technology Planning Committee, Technology Director |
Technical work orders, service records, payroll records, phone logs for equipment, staff development records |
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GOAL 3: Develop a partnership between the district and the community by providing access to, and training for, current technology. |
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3.1.1: |
Advertise district technology opportunities through the local cable TV channel, school website, and the local newspapers. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Technology Director, Campus Principals, Teachers |
Copies of newspaper articles, notices on district website, announcements on local cable channel |
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Various campuses will open computer labs for parent demonstrations. The labs will be available for computer-based continuing education classes. Distance Learning labs will be available for community and student learning with classes offered through Sul Ross and training offered through Region 18. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
Ongoing |
Principals, Technology Director, Teachers, Technology Planning Committee, Counselors |
Sign-in sheets, open house schedules, public comments, College enrollment, workshop enrollment, Continuing Education Classes enrollments and sign-in sheets. |
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3.1.3: |
Set up and maintain district web site with web pages for each campus, department, and teacher. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: |
2004-2007 |
Technology Director; District Web Master; Web Mastering Teacher and class |
Web site and home pages |
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