WISD Technology Plan

2010 - 2013Introduction to E-Rate

Provides discounts to schools to obtain telecommunication access.

Administered by the USAC Provides discounts of schools ranging from

20% to 90% depending on qualifications. Schools must apply to program to receive

funding. Schools and Libraries Program - USAC

What is E-Rate?

Telecommunication services Internet access Internal connections Basic maintenance of internal connections

Funding categories

District must apply to program District must have a technology plan.

How do we receive this?

Weatherford Technology Plan

Common vision of technology Improve academic achievement Technology literacy Improve critical thinking

Purpose

Goal #1: Promote integration of technology in curriculum

Goal #2: Provide professional development to staff

Goal #3: Provide effective leadership and support

Goal #4: Maintain an effective infrastructure for networking

Goals of Technology Plan

Integrate technology 100% access for students and teachers Access in classroom to multimedia software Positive impact on parental involvement

Goal #1 – Objectives to address:

Provide appropriate professional development to further multimedia needs

Ensure that all staff meets or exceeds SBED standards

Goal #2 – Objectives to address:

Provide support and leadership for inclusion to classroom.

Use student online management technology to improve efficiency.

Encourage community involvement Improve adult literacy programs

Goal #3 - Objectives to address:

Encourage good communication Provide safe and secure environment Have all staff at or above Advanced Tech

level on STaR standards

Goal #4 – Objectives to address:

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From our chart and goals, you can see that we have a ways to go but we are still making progress. We as a district also have a 3 year budgeted plan to meet and exceed TEA’s standards and requirements to ensure our children will be ready to be 21st Century Learners.

Conclusion