CRAWFORD ISD
Technology Plan

DISTRICT PROFILE

	ESC Region 12 City, State Zip CRAWFORD, TX 76638 Phone (254) 486-2381 Fax (254) 486-2198 County District Number 161901

	Number of Campuses 3 Total Student Enrollment 615 District Size 500 - 999 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 17.06%

	Technology Expenditures $508,345.00 Technology budgets reported in plan by category Teaching and Learning Budget $47,125.00 Educator Preparation and Development Budget $71,670.00 Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $19,100.00 Infrastructure for Technology Budget $370,450.00 Total: $508,345.00 Technology Expenditure Per Pupil $826.58 Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 3 Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 100.00% Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 56 Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 100.00% Computer/Student Ratio 4 student(s) for every computer Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every computer Number of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart 3 Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart 100.00 %

Plan Introduction

	Plan Last Edited 03/30/2007

	Plan status: approved Years Included in the Plan: 2005 - 2008 Number of years covered by the plan: 3 Years Approved for the Plan: 2005 - 2008 Number of approved years: 3 This is an Updated plan. The plan editor entered these comments about the changes since last year's plan: All sections of the Technology Plan were reviewed. Minor changes were made including personnel changes, and modifications in timelines, status, and comments. Our goals remain unchanged. Two new strategies and several comments were added.

Technology Planning Committee

	Kevin Noack Don Harris Tami Burch Christine Wilkins Karen Weil Jason Bunting Angie Slaughter Glenda Smith Susan Noack Linda Stout Cathy Vanek

Executive Summary

Needs Assessment

Existing Conditions:
Network Configuration:
T1 Line
ISP:Texas State Technical College
Local Firewall/Internet Filter installed
Router connected to (3) Switches in Main Server Closet
High School wing via fiber (2) switches to rooms
Middle School Library via fiber (3) switches to rooms
Elementary School via fiber (3) switches to rooms
Wireless connections: High School Library, High School foyer, Elementary Library

Servers:
Websense (Internet and content filter)
Pirate-DC (Fileserver, DHCP, DNS)
Pirate-Library (Fileserver)
Appleshare (Fileserver and printing)
Veritas Tape Drive Backup System/Server


Network description: The district-wide LAN connects the three Crawford ISD campuses. Ethernet switches are connected by fiber-optic backbones which run between the separate buildings. Classroom connections run at a speed of 100-MBit/sec, while the backplane of the interconnected switches run at a full 1-Gbit/sec. Servers have been updated annually. Filtering software has been installed to comply with federal legislation. There are three wireless base stations.

Workstations: Each classroom has network/Internet connectivity through at least two 100Base-T Ethernet drops (the new elementary school has four drops per classroom). Every teacher has a new Dell computer purchased in September 2005. All elementary classrooms have two student workstations. Middle school reading classrooms have a student workstation. The libraries, the three special education classrooms, and the debate classroom have student workstations.

Labs: The high school has three computer labs. Two of the labs are used entirely for scheduled classes. Classes offered include Desktop Publishing, Web Mastery and Multimedia in addition to the standard classes. The PC lab was upgraded with new Dell computers during the 2003-2004 school year. The computers in the Macintosh lab were replaced with new Dell computers in December 2004. In addition, the high school has a third computer lab, the Open Lab, which is equipped with a dozen new Dell computers purchased in September 2005 and iMacs, which were replaced in September 2006 with a dozen new Dell computers. Teachers can schedule time in the Open Lab for class projects such as electronic field trips, research, creative writing, and test practice. The new middle school lab was completed in January 2005 and furnished with new Dell computers. Teachers can schedule time in this lab for Internet projects, research, word processing, and test practice. The elementary school has a computer lab which was upgraded during summer 2006 with Dell computers donated to the school. Each class has a scheduled computer time. In addition teachers can schedule additional computer time for class projects. All five labs have full Internet and network connectivity.

Libraries: The three libraries are fully automated (Follett) and have a minimum of four student workstations per library with full Internet/network access.

Distance Learning: After participating in a TIE-Grant with the Region 12 Service Center and other school districts, Crawford ISD received video-conferencing equipment to be used for distance learning classes. The success of our dual credit high school classes with McLennan Community College led the district to upgrade its system with new video-conferencing equipment during the 2003-2004 school year. A distance learning class is offered each semester depending on student needs.

Technical Personnel

Technology Director: The Technology Director facilitates the integration of technology with academics throughout the Crawford school district. The position was created to implement the goals of the first TIF grant (RFP2) received by the school. However, the scope of the job extends beyond the focused goals of the initial grant. The director implements the installation and configuration of new systems, both hardware and software. This includes classroom and lab workstations, file servers, printers, network hardware, operating systems, and Internet connections. In the event that services are contracted to outside providers, the Technology Director oversees the project through completion. The Technology Director trains faculty using a "train the trainer" model and conducts all staff development. Ongoing responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintenance of systems, the planning, recommendation, and selection of equipment for future technology needs, and serving on the Technology Committee.

District Librarian/Technology Plan and E-Rate Coordinator: As the Project Director for TIF RFP#2 and PS8 grants, this position is responsible for overseeing many aspects of technology implementation. Duties include training teachers and students in the use of the Internet and electronic resources, working with the technology director, selecting and ordering hardware and software, and all aspects of E-Rate. Responsibilities also include overseeing the library's automation system and instructing all users. The librarian is also responsible for the development and implementation of the outreach program designed to extend the school's technology resources into the community and serves on both the Technology Comittee and the Technology Task Force.

Technology/Computer Aide: This position on the elementary campus is responsible for preparing and teaching basic computer skills that address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications (Chaper 126, Subchapter A. Elementary). In addition, the computer aide collaborates with teachers on technology projects and troubleshoots technical problems for the technology director. The aide also works with the technology director and the district librarian to address the technology needs of teachers, students, and parents.


STAFF DEVELOPMENT

The ultimate goal of staff development is to insure that teachers are properly prepared to make technology and the Internet cornerstones of their classroom instruction. Through a series of local workshops during the summer and staff development throughout the school year, Crawford ISD faculty has the opportunity to develop their technology skills to their fullest potential.

Instruction will continue to be provided on Internet/curriculum integration, the development of multimedia projects, web page construction, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, electronic grade book, e-mail, and specific software programs. Instruction is geared to the various skill levels found within the faculty. Just-in-time and individual instruction are also provided. A minimum of six workshops is offered each summer. Throughout the school year, staff development focusing on various aspects of technology integration is provided. Teachers have the opportunity for release time to attend workshops at Region 12 and to visit their peers at schools where technology is being employed successfully. Teachers may also receive training at McLennan Community College, Texas State Technical College, and online via the Internet or distance learning. Teachers must attend three approved technology workshops during the summer.

Technology Needs:
Through ongoing needs assessment, the completion of Texas Teacher STaR Charts and technology surveys, and the evaluation process detailed in the Evaluation section of this plan, the following technology needs and issues have been identified.

Technology Needs:

1. Complete infrastructure upgrades with the purchase of a server and additional switches, routers, and wireless access points.

2. Purchase new PCs for the High School teaching lab (PC Lab1). Replace the computers in the elementary lab with the computers from PC Lab1 (purchased in January 2004). Use the Dell computers currently in the elementary lab to replace remaining iMacs.

3. Purchase new student workstations for the three libraries.

4. Purchase wireless mobile labs for the elementary campus.

5. Complete the transition from a dual platform District on all three campuses to a PC environment throughout the District.

6. Purchase additional digital cameras, InFocus projectors, scanners, and video equipment for each campus. Provide the necessary staff development and workshops to train teachers on the use of this equipment to produce multimedia projects with their students.

7. Update and refine the district's Acceptable Use Policy yearly and more often if the need arises.

8. Assign specific responsibilities to various district personnel for maintaining and updating the District web site. Assist teachers in the development of their class websites.

9. Increase technology offerings to students.

10. Expand and develop professional development offerings throughout the school year.

Technology Issues:

1. Find ways to increase student access to technology at all levels.

2. Find new and creative ways to help teachers integrate technology into the curriculum. Teachers have so many demands on their time that technology personnel must find ways to help all teachers, from the technology savvy to the novices, integrate technology across the curriculum.

3. Continue to investigate new avenues of funding to update and expand the infrastructure including new and emerging technologies. There are a number of computers that need to be replaced or updated. Until that is completed a larger share of the budget needs to be spent on infrastructure. When that projects is completed, a larger share of the budget can be spent on staff development and the area of teaching and learning.

4. Student safety on the Internet both at school and at home is an ongoing issue. In addition to Internet content filtering, continue to refine methods to increase student safety on the Internet at school. In addition, periodically remind/alert parents to the very real dangers that their children may encounter at home on the Internet.

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 2: Educator Preparation and Development--Increase all teachers' ability to integrate technology into all the curriculum areas and in the process transform classroom practices to promote student-centered learning.
OBJECTIVE 2.1:   All teachers will integrate technology into their subject areas/grade levels and teach appropriate Technology Application TEKS with the integrated technology requirements. Budget Amount $62,245.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 07, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.1.1:	Continue to offer workshops that focus on preparing teachers to integrate technology and the Technology Applications into their subject areas/grade levels. Comments: Technology workshops are offered at Crawford ISD every summer. All teachers are required to complete three technology workshops each summer. Teachers may select workshops from Crawford ISD, Region 12, MCC, TSTC, or another approved provider. Title II, Part D funds will be used to support the costs of summer workshops and staff development provided by Crawford ISD. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, EP06, TL01, TL02	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Each Summer	Technology Director	Workshop Schedule, Workshop Evaluations
2.1.2:	Continue to provide workshops on specific programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite of Programs and Contribute, and their use in the production of multimedia projects. Comments: Tech Prep funds will be used along with local funds to insure that adequate licenses for needed programs are purchased and updated. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, LAS03	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Summer Workshops, Ongoing	Technology Director	Workshop Schedules, Workshop Evaluations, Technology Logs
2.1.3:	Continue to provide workshops on the use of digital cameras, scanners, and video equipment and their use to produce multimedia projects. Comments: In addition to the workshops offered every summer, just-in-time training will also be provided on an ongoing basis. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Summer Workshops, Ongoing	Technology Director	Workshop Schedule, Workshop Evaluations
2.1.4:	Continue to provide workshops on the effective use of the Internet in teaching with emphasis on student safety. Comments: Internet/curriculum integration workshops are offered at Crawford ISD every summer. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, TL14	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Summer Workshops, Ongoing	Technology Director, Librarian	Workshop Schedules, Workshop Evaluations
2.1.5:	Continue to offer just-in-time training to classroom teachers so they can complete technology integration requirements and work effectively to integrate technology. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP09	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Library Aides, Technology Teachers and Aides, Technology Director, Teacher Mentors	Technology Logs
2.1.6:	Provide teachers with instruction on the use of the library's electronic resources with emphasis on collaboration and flexible scheduling that will lead to increased student access. Comments: Special emphasis will be placed on SIRS and Digital Knowledge Central resources. Just-in-time training is offered throughout the school year. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08, TL11	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Yearly Staff Development, Ongoing	District Librarian, Library Aides, Technology Director	Workshop Schedules, Technology Logs
2.1.7:	Correlate workshop offerings and staff development to cover SBEC Technology Applications and Standards. Comments: Workshops and staff development address the various skill levels of the faculty and aides. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, EP05, TL01	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Summer Workshops, Staff Development	Technology Director	Technology Rubrics, Technology Skills Checklists, STaR Chart
2.1.8:	Distance learning and the Internet will be utilized to bring advanced technology integration to all teachers and staff. Comments: As teachers technology skills develop, they will be encouraged to participate in the Master Technology Teacher program. Mentor teachers who have advanced technology skills will be able to assist other teachers. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, EP06, EP07, EP09, LAS10	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Summer Workshops, Staff Development, Ongoing	Campus Principals, Guidance Counselor, District Librarian, Technology Director	Workshop Schedule, Technology Logs
2.1.9:	Include technology integration in the evaluations of teachers and librarians. Comments: Evidence of technology integration by teachers can be demonstrated through lesson plans, teacher portfolios, and sample student projects. This strategy will become ongoing after implementation. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS12, TL06	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Yearly Evaluation Schedule	Campus Planning Committee, Campus Principals	Teacher/Librarian Evaluations
2.1.10:	Staff development will continue to be an integral component of technology planning. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Committee, Campus Planning Committees	Campus Plans, Technology Budgets, Workshop Schedules, Staff Development Agendas
2.1.11:	Encourage the involvement of local businesses and community members in collaborative technology projects with students and teachers. LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS07, LAS09, LAS13, TL12	State: Revised Status: Planned	2007-08 School Year	Superintendent, Campus Principals	Technology Logs
2.1.12:	Provide the necessary software/programs and supplies for teachers and students to produce finished products. Comments: Supplies would include such items as appropriate paper, colored ink and toner cartridges. LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS02, TL09	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Superintendent, Technology Director, District Librarian	Purchase Orders, Supplies
2.1.13:	All teachers will complete a self-evaluation of their technology skills using a technology checklist. Comments: Results will be evaluated to plan future staff development tailored to faculty needs; the checklists will also be used to help teachers complete their yearly STaR Charts. This strategy will become ongoing after implementation and will be done on an annual basis. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, TL06	State: Revised Status: Planned	August 2007	Technology Director, District Librarian	Completed Checklists, Staff Development Agenda
2.1.14:	Plan for staff development as part of the yearly District budget planning process allocating appropriate funding for staff development and workshops. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, LAS01, LAS02	State: Original Status: Planned	Yearly (February through April)	Superintendent, Technology Director, Technology Committee	Budget, Committee Reports
OBJECTIVE 2.2:   As part of technology integration, all classroom teachers will include collaborative environments for students to work together in groups within classes, with other classes in the district, or with students, classes, and experts locally and worldwide via the Internet. Budget Amount $3,800.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 04a, 06, 07, 08
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.2.1:	Provide release time for teachers to work with peers and library staff so they can plan collaborative projects for their students or to attend technology workshops. Comments: Technology allotment funds will be used to provide substitutes for classroom teachers requesting release time for technology professional development and collaboration. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, LAS02, LAS06, LAS13, TL11	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Campus Principals, Classroom Teachers, District Librarian	Release-Time Evaluations, Student Projects
2.2.2:	All teachers will provide their students with a minimum of one collaborative opportunity involving technology. Teachers will be encouraged to provide multiple collaborative opportunities for students and to include opportunities for their students to work with classes, the community, and experts around the world via the Internet. Comments: Sample student projects will be a part of each teacher's technology portfolio. LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS07, LAS09, LAS13, TL15	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Campus Principals, Classroom Teachers	Lesson Plans, Student Projects, Technology Logs
2.2.3:	Involve local businesses and community members in collaborative learning with teachers and students. Comments: This strategy will become ongoing after implementation. LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, LAS13	State: Revised Status: Planned	2007-08 School Year	Superintendent, Campus Principals	Technology Logs, Student Projects
OBJECTIVE 2.3:   All teachers will have a method for organizing the information, knowledge, and skills they acquire as they explore electronic resources, including the Internet, electronic databases, and specific programs and software packages. Budget Amount $1,925.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 07
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.3.1:	All teachers will develop a portfolio of web sites, software programs, and electronic databases that they use to integrate technology. Comments: Portfolios may be hard copy or electronic. They will be used to assist principals in teacher evaluations and to assist teachers as they complete their yearly STaR Charts. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS12	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Campus Principals, Technology & Classroom Teachers	Portfolios
2.3.2:	An electronic portfolio of exemplary uses of technology in education (best practices) will be developed and shared on the District's LAN and web site. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08	State: Revised Status: In Progress	March 2006, Ongoing	Technology Director, Technology Teachers and Aides, District Librarian	Portfolio on Pirate-DC Server, District Web Site Links
2.3.3:	Maintain a faculty share point on the network where faculty members can access files from the administration, the technology director, the librarian, and from each other. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS13, TL06	State: Original Status: Completed	Ongoing	Technology Director	Network Share Point
OBJECTIVE 2.4:   Provide training in analyzing student progress through electronic reports. Budget Amount $3,700.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 07, 11
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.4.1:	Provide staff development and just-in-time training to help teachers analyze the effectiveness of their use of technology with their students. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP08, LAS10, TL04, TL05, TL06	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Technology Director, Technology Teachers	Staff Development Agendas, Technology Logs
2.4.2:	Provide staff development and just-in-time training for the analysis of the data generated by the Accelerated Reader Program, the STAR Reading Test, MathFacts in a Flash, and Sleek Software to analyze and to improve student progress. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL07	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Technology Director	Student Records, Staff Development Agendas, Technology Logs

GOAL 3: Administrative and Support Services--Use technology to facilitate data-driven decision making and to improve communication within the school community and throughout the Crawford community.
OBJECTIVE 3.1:   All campuses will utilize technology as a tool to maintain, access, and analyze student records. Budget Amount $3,000.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 09
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.1.1:	All campuses will use the electronic grade book system to maintain student grades and generate reports for student, parent, and administrative use. Comments: Staff development will be offered during the summer and during school. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS08, TL04	State: Revised Status: Completed	Ongoing	Campus Principals, Technology Director, Classroom Teachers	Use of Electronic Gradebooks
3.1.2:	Teachers will continue to use the reports generated by the Accelerated Reader Program and the STAR Reading Comprehension Test to monitor and analyze student reading progress, using the results to modify reading levels and ranges to enhance student achievement. Comments: Staff development will continue to include the use of appropriate reports to keep parents and guardians informed of student progress. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Classroom Teachers	Student Reading Logs, Accelerated Reader Reports
3.1.3:	Teachers will analyze reports generated by the Sleek Software to help identify student strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Comments: After analysis the Sleek programs will be used to develop students' skills and expand their knowledge base. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07	State: Original Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Classroom Teachers, Technology Director	Student Progress Reports
3.1.4:	All teachers will continue to be encouraged to use electronic lesson plan books. Comments: Elementary teachers submit electronic lesson plans. Eventually, the entire District will submit lesson plans electronically. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Campus Principals	Lesson Plan Format
3.1.5:	Technology will be a cornerstone of all classroom, library, campus and district plans. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, TL11	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Campus Committees, Technology Committee	Campus Plans, District Plans, Technology Plan
OBJECTIVE 3.2:   All school personnel will utilize electronically delivered information to communicate with each other, parents, and the community, and to expand the use of technology as appropriate. Budget Amount $6,000.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 09, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.2.1:	All staff will utilize electronic means to communicate student progress, including the use of e-mail and the District Web Site. Teachers will create their own school web pages. Comments: Teachers will use Contribute to create their own school web pages. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL16	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Campus Principals, Technology Director	Technology Logs
3.2.2:	Teachers will use electronically analyzed student data to inform parents of student progress wherever possible. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS08, LAS09, LAS11, TL15, TL16	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Campus Principals, Technology Director, District Librarian, Classroom Teachers	Student Data, Technology Logs
3.2.3:	The Crawford ISD Web Site will be maintained and updated with information for teachers, students, parents, and the community including information pertaining to adult literacy. Comments: The Web Mastery class is currently working on updating and redesigning the District web site. LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL15, TL16	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, Technology Teachers, Campus Principals, District Librarian	Web Site Updates
3.2.4:	The Technology Committee will evaluate the Crawford ISD Technology Plan annually. Comments: The Technology Plan is reviewed and revised annually on a schedule set to coincide with yearly E-Rate applications and e-Plan submission dates. The most recent review and revisions occurred in February/March 2007. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05, TL11	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Annually	Technology Committee	Technology e-Plan Submission, Technology Rubric
3.2.5:	The district librarian, technology staff, and teachers will be encouraged to write grants and seek partnerships expanding the use of technology in the curriculum, incorporating emerging technologies, and expanding the District's infrastructure. Comments: Crawford ISD has been selected by KWBU, Waco to participate in a TEA grant (Instant Video Library: Chalkwaves). Crawford received donated Pentium 4 computers from the Texas Legislative Council. A Tech Prep grant is currently in the review process. See also, Strategy 4.1.6 LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, LAS07, LAS13, LAS14	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Committee	Staff Development Agendas, Grants Submitted
OBJECTIVE 3.3:   Administrators, teachers, and support staff will utilize electronic means to streamline and facilitate information reporting and data-driven decision making. Budget Amount $6,000.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 11
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.3.1:	All district libraries will continue to utilize the Follett automation system. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL10	State: Original Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian	Follett Support Agreements
3.3.2:	All District personnel will utilize network resources (including software packages or the Internet as appropriate) to analyze student data, to facilitate sharing information, and to insure data driven decision making. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07	State: Original Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Campus Principals, Technology Director, District Librarian	Technology Logs, Student Data, Reports
OBJECTIVE 3.4:   Extend the use of the libraries' electronic resources to students during school by maintaining flexible scheduling and encourage the use of these resources by the community. Budget Amount $3,200.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 09
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.4.1:	Extend teacher and student access to school network resources (including the library) and to their individual files from home or from other remote computers. Comments: Remote access of selected electronic resources is currently in place. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, TL15	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Faculty--2007, Students--2008, Ongoing	Technology Director	User Account Logs
3.4.2:	Encourage the use of school network resources, including the use of the district's libraries, by the community through announcements on the district web site, Connect-Ed, PTO newsletter, and the community newspaper. Comments: Connect-ED is a program designed for community outreach to within minutes to send messages to parents, community members, students, or specific groups via e-mail or telephone. This program was initiated in February 2007. LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS09, TL15	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Technology Director	Uploaded and Published Notices
3.4.3:	Continue to provide just-in-time training to members of the community on the use of the school's electronic resources. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS09	State: Original Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Technology Director and Aide,Library Aides	Technology Logs
3.4.4:	Allow parental and community access to personnel and other non-secured data via the District's Web Site. LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS11	State: Revised Status: In Progress	2007, Ongoing	Technology Director	Web Site Links
OBJECTIVE 3.5:   Provide information via the District Web Site to promote literacy programs and make resources and information available to the community. Budget Amount $300.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 10
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.5.1:	Provide links on the District Web Site to adult literacy information, programs, and opportunities at the Waco McLennan County Library and at McLennan Community College. LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, TL15	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	District Librarian, Technology Director	District Web Site Links
3.5.2:	Provide a link on the District Web Site directing people to the district librarian for assistance in locating adult literacy services. LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, TL15	State: Revised Status: Completed	Ongoing	District Librarian, Technology Director	District Web Site Link
OBJECTIVE 3.6:   Use distance learning and online resources to bring educational information and opportunities to the community. Budget Amount $600.00 LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 08, 09, 10
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.6.1:	Use distance learning and online resources to provide parents and community members with access to educational programs and opportunities for students and adults. LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, TL13, TL15	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Guidance Counselor, Technology Director, District Librarian	Technology Logs
3.6.2:	Provide links on the District Web Site to bring information about best technology practices to parents and the community. LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, TL15	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, District Librarian, Technology Teachers	Active Links

GOAL 4: Infrastructure for Technology--Maintain and increase the capabilities of the district's LAN, Internet connectivity, user/computer ratio, and incorporate technology in all areas.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:   The Crawford ISD LAN will be optimized, upgraded, and expanded to keep pace with all facets of the District's technology needs. Budget Amount $97,550.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 06, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.1.1:	Evaluate and upgrade servers as needed. Comments: A new media server was added to the network in March 2006 as part of a TEA grant. See Strategy 4.1.6 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I07	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director	Purchase Orders, Servers Installed
4.1.2:	Add routers, switches, and hubs as needed. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I07, I08	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director	Purchase Orders, Equipment Installed
4.1.3:	Upgrade computer labs with new computers. Comments: Twelve Dells were purchased in September 2006 to complete the Open Lab in high school. The elementary lab was upgraded in Spring 2006. Two mobile labs were purchased in March 2007. Computer labs will be replaced on a rotating schedule with replaced computers being assigned to other locations. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05, I07, TL09	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, Campus Principals	Labs Installed
4.1.4:	Upgrade computers in all campus libraries including circulation stations and student workstations. Comments: Student workstations were installed in the libraries during Summer 2006. LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, TL10	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, District Librarian	Installed Workstations
4.1.5:	Add additional wireless points of entry to the network. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I07, TL09	State: Revised Status: Planned	Ongoing	Technology Director	Base Stations Installed, Technology Logs
4.1.6:	Pursue grant/outside funding sources to enhance and expand the infrastructure. Comments: Crawford ISD has been selected by KWBU, Waco to participate in a TEA grant (Instant Video Library: Chalkwaves). Crawford will also received donated Pentium 4 computers from the Texas Legislative Council. A Tech Prep grant is currently in the review process. See also, Strategy 3.2.5. LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, LAS07, LAS13, LAS14	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, Technology Committee, District Librarian	Grants/Proposals Submittted
4.1.7:	Replace obsolete computers and equipment as needed. Comments: Sixty new Dell computers have been purchased during the 2006-07 school year. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I07, TL09	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, Technology Committee	Technology Logs, Purchase Orders
4.1.8:	Use replaced computers in new areas or for new uses as appropriate. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I07, TL09	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, District Librarian	Technology Logs
4.1.9:	Add/replace printers, scanners, digital cameras, and video equipment as necessary. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, TL09, TL10	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, District Librarian, Technology Teachers	Technology Logs, Purchase Orders
4.1.10:	Purchase Palms for the elementary campus and expand their use throughout the District. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL09	State: Original Status: Planned	June 2007, Ongoing	Technology Director, Campus Principals	Purchase Orders, Devices in Use
4.1.11:	Maintain support contracts to insure data recovery of student records, administrative files, teacher/staff files and records, student files, and library files/records. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS14	State: Original Status: Planned	Ongoing	Technology Director, Superintendent, District Librarian	Contracts and support agreements in place.
OBJECTIVE 4.2:   100% Internet connectivity will be maintained from every location in the district. Budget Amount $36,400.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.2.1:	The district will ensure continued high-speed user access to the Internet from network computers. Comments: The District is in the process of adding a second T-1 lint. Installation is schedule for April 2007. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director	Internet Connectivity
4.2.2:	The District will maintain interactive web-based services with Internet and Intranet components. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06	State: Original Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director	Services in place
OBJECTIVE 4.3:   The District will work towards optimal network productivity including purchasing new technologies with Ed Tech funds that will interface with existing components, striving toward optimal computer/student ratios and expanded computer access. Budget Amount $84,000.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.3.1:	The District will continue to provide each professional with a computer and work towards a student/computer ratio of 3:1. Comments: The district is working towards a student/computer ratio of 1:1. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL09	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, Campus Principals	Computers in use
4.3.2:	All District staff have e-mail access. Student e-mail accounts are set up as appropriate. LEA LRPT Correlates: I05	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director	E-mail Accounts
4.3.3:	The District will strive to provide on-demand computer access for all students. Comments: Sixty new Dell computers were purchased during the 2006-07 school year. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL09	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director, Campus Principals, District Librarian	Computer/Student Ratios,
4.3.4:	The District will encourage the expanded use of distance learning especially dual credit classes with McLennan Community Collge and investigate online class options for students. Comments: A Distance Learning class is offered every semester as needed. Additional Distance Learning opportunities with McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College will be explored. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, LAS15, TL13	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Guidance Counselor, Campus Principals, Technology Director	Class Schedule, Technology Logs
OBJECTIVE 4.4:   The District will continue to maintain district level technical assistance and support in addition to campus level support. Budget Amount $148,000.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.4.1:	The District will continue to employ a district-level technology director and elementary technology aide and investigate ways to add additional technical support. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Superintendent, Campus Principals	Positions Filled
OBJECTIVE 4.5:   The District will maintain the firewall and Internet content filtering. Budget Amount $3,000.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.5.1:	The District will maintain contracts for the firewall and Internet content filtering, regarding network security and Internet safety as crucial responsibilities. Comments: Services are secured through Texas State Technical College, CTEN membership. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, TL14	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Director	Contracts
OBJECTIVE 4.6:   To maximize the District's use of funds, all activities funded through the Ed Tech program will be coordinated with activities funded through federal, state, and local sources including grants. Budget Amount $1,500.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 05, 06, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.6.1:	The Technology Committee will actively coordinate activities funded by the Ed Tech program with other appropriate activities and resources funded through federal, state, and local resources including grants. Comments: A Tech Prep grant is currently under review. As the result of a current TEA grant, Crawford is working with KWBU, Waco. LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS02	State: Revised Status: In Progress	Ongoing	Technology Committee	Technology Logs, Technology Committee Reports

Budget

Method of application for formula funds: Application via a Title II, Part D shared services arrangement or cooperative

Budget year 2005
Budget item	Cost	Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development	$13,680.00	$1600.00 Title II, Part D $12080.00 Local
Telecommunications & Internet Access	$8,400.00	$3072.00 E-Rate $5328.00 Local
Materials & Supplies	$10,080.00	$10080.00 Local
Equipment	$85,950.00	$17933.00 Tech Allotment $68017.00 Local $.00 Local
Maintenance	$31,800.00	$31800.00 Local
Miscellaneous Expenses	$5,100.00	$5100.00 Local
Total	$155,010.00

Budget year 2006
Budget item	Cost	Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development	$18,185.00	$1000.00 Title II, Part D $17185.00 Local
Telecommunications & Internet Access	$15,200.00	$5424.00 E-Rate $9776.00 Local
Materials & Supplies	$33,050.00	$33050.00 Local
Equipment	$63,200.00	$16664.00 Tech Allotment $46536.00 Local
Maintenance	$59,100.00	$59100.00 Local
Miscellaneous Expenses	$4,850.00	$4850.00 Local
Total	$193,585.00

Budget year 2007
Budget item	Cost	Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development	$17,960.00	$1000.00 Title II, Part D $16960.00 Local
Telecommunications & Internet Access	$15,200.00	$5424.00 E-Rate $9776.00 Local
Materials & Supplies	$19,740.00	$19740.00.00 Local
Equipment	$42,000.00	$16664.00 Tech Allotment $25336.00 Local
Maintenance	$60,000.00	$60000.00 Local
Miscellaneous Expenses	$4,850.00	$4850.00 Local
Total	$159,750.00

Evaluation

Evaluation Method:
TECHNOLOGY LOGS

Technology Logs will be used to document all aspects of technology use throughout the district. They will be used in all classrooms, libraries, and computer labs. They will also be used to document all technical aspects of technology including web site updates, troubleshooting, repairs, and purchasing. Taken together they will provide snapshots of all aspects of technology use throughout the district.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

(1) STAFF DEVELOPMENT and WORKSHOPS: Evaluation forms for local staff development and workshops will enable teachers to document the quality of the instruction. Comments and suggestions by participants will be used to plan future staff development and workshops. Teachers will submit certificates to the campus principals for workshops and classes taken at ESC Region 12, McLennan Communirty College, Texas State Technical College, online,and via distance learning. These will be evaluated using a rubric.

(2) TEACHER CONFERENCES: Technology Committee members will meet individually with teachers. Every effort will be made to meet individual needs. The team will use the information gathered to monitor and adjust our activities.

(3) TEACHER PORTFOLIOS: Teachers will document all aspects of technology use in their portfolios along with samples of student work. During individual conferences with faculty, technology integration will be evaluated through a rubric. The Technology Committee will use the information gathered during the evaluation to develop plans for helping teachers integrate technology and to develop strategies for the integration of technology into all curriculum areas.

(4) SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLISTS: All teachers will complete self-evaluations of their technology skills using a technology checklist. Results will be evaluated and used to tailor staff development to the needs of the faculty.

(5) RELEASE TIME: All teachers will thoroughly document release days through forms to be kept in their portfolios. Teacher use of the Internet with students will be analyzed to assess the impact of release time.

(6) INDEPENDENT INTERNET EXPLORATION: Independent use of the Internet by teachers in an effort to located sites and materials is a crucial component to successful technology/curriculum integration. URLs for exemplary sites will be distributed to teachers and posted on the Distract's LAN.


CURRICULUM/CLASSROOM INTEGRATION

(1) TEKS: TEKS taught via technology by teachers throughout the District will be identified in teachers' lesson plans. Descriptions of exemplary projects and best practices will be available to all faculty members.

(2) STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student use of the Internet and other electronic resources will be documented through Technology Logs kept in the computer labs and libraries. The Technology Committee and library staff will observe student use throughout the year. The librarian will document student use of the libraries and labs. Statistics will be kept along with qualitative comments.

(3) COLLABORATION: Collaboration will be evaluated through the activities and projects pursued. Teachers will complete evaluations for all formal collaborative activities. Informal peer collaboration will be documented in teacher portfolios and on technology logs.

(4) EXEMPLARY TEACHER/STUDENT PROJECTS: Projects that demonstrate exemplary uses of technology will be displayed on the network to increase teacher and student motivation.

(5) LIBRARY USE: Technology Logs will document teacher, class, and individual student use of the library.

(6) LESSON PLANS: Activities incorporating technology into the curriculum will be identified in weekly lesson plans.


COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Technology logs will document electronic communications to students, parents, and the community. They will also document parent and community use of the libraries, computer labs, and electronic resources.

COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION

RUBRIC: At the end the year, teachers will complete a comprehensive evaluation rubric designed by the technology teachers, who will tabulate the results and report them to the Technology Committee. The rubric is based on the book Evaluating Professional Development by Thomas R. Guskey (Corwin Press).

The Texas Teacher STaR Chart will be completed by all teachers annually. The information derived from the STaR Charts will be used in conjunction with the results of the comprehensive rubrics.

The Technology Committee will use the evaluations, logs, and observations made throughout the year along with the comprehensive rubric and STaR Chart data to review the year's technology activities. Teachers, students, and parents will be encouraged to make suggestions and recommendations to the committee. Changes in the technology program and Technology Plan will be made as needed. Staff development at the beginning and end of each school year will be the forum for initiating changes to our procedures and activities.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY: Each year, the Acceptable Use Policy will be evaluated. Student and community use will be examined in light of the provisions in the policy. Responsible use of the Internet will be a priority. Revisions to the policy will be made as needed.

Appendix

Web site: http://www.crawfordisd.net/

Attachment item B:
Crawford ISD Acceptable Use Policy

PDF file: http://www.crawfordisd.net/DistrictPage/Rules/AcceptableUsePolicy.pdf

CRAWFORD 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.