AUSTIN ISD Technology Plan

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AUSTIN ISD

Technology Plan

2014 - 2017

Meria Carstarphen

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DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 13

City, State Zip AUSTIN, TX 787035399 Phone (512) 414-1700

Fax (512) 414-1486

County District Number 227901

Number of Campuses 130 Total Student Enrollment 84686

District Size 50,000 and over Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 60.43%

Technology Expenditures $76,399,400.00 Technology budgets reported in plan by category

Teaching and Learning Budget $21,485,000.00 Educator Preparation and Development Budget $8,800,000.00 Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $14,320,000.00 Infrastructure for Technology Budget $31,794,400.00

Total: $76,399,400.00 Technology Expenditure Per Pupil $902.15 Number of Campuses with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access 130 Percentage of Campuses with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access 100.00% Number of Classrooms with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access 6000 Percentage of Classrooms with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access 100.00% Computer/Student Ratio

3 student(s) for every computer Computer/Teacher

Ratio

1 teacher(s) for every computer Number of

campuses that need to complete the

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Texas Campus STaR Chart Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart 100.00 % CIPA Compliance

CIPA compliance was certified by the district on 03/31/2014.

The Board of Trustees or Governing Board for AUSTIN ISD held a public hearing on its Internet Safety Policy on October 1, 2012 and adopted its policy on October 1, 2012. The public hearing was publicized according to district or school policies and the adoption of the policy is reflected in the minutes of the board of trustees or governing board.

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Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited 03/31/2014

Plan status: approved

Years Included in the Plan: 2014 - 2017 Number of years covered by the plan: 3

Years Approved for the Plan: 2014 - 2017 Number of approved years: 3

Does the district file E-Rate? yes Submitted plan PRIOR to posting 470.

Technology Planning Committee

James Lax Rosena Garcia Debra Ready Pam Hall Annette Gregory Amy Taylor Jim Sessions Curt Shaw Leo Lopez Les Ready Suzanne Burke Nicole Conley-Abram Stephen Kane Lisa Goodnow Alan Stevens

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Executive Summary

Purpose The purpose of this document is to articulate a vision and road map for Austin ISD Technology. The identified Goals, Objectives and Strategies use technology as a cornerstone resource to improve student success. Developing substantial and well-grounded technology proficiency skills, particularly in a relevant context manner within a rigorous curriculum, fosters high level thinking skills that are essential for academic progress, college readiness and workplace success. Building the capacity of teachers and all staff to utilize technology is vital. This plan provides a foundation for the improvement of technology within the district so that the presence of technology can become a financially sustainable model. In other words, this plan makes the case for “Where we want to be and how we will get there.” From the National Education Plan Update – 2010 http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010 Specifically, we must embrace innovation, prompt implementation, regular evaluation, and continuous improvement. The programs and projects that work must be brought to scale so every school has the opportunity to take advantage of our successes. Our regulations, policies, actions, and investments must be strategic and coherent. The opportunities are limitless, borderless, and instantaneous. Background This plan is based on information drawn from many sources including: - Austin ISD Strategic Plan 2010-2015 · The State of Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/ · National Educational

Technology Plan 2010 http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010 - National Educational Technology Standards for Students and Teachers http://www.iste.org/nets - Texas Technology Applications TEKS and Educator Standards

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/ · Technology Governance Committee · A review of literature identifying best practices · A survey of school site hardware and instructional media · Ongoing dialogue related to the needs of teachers and

administrators. · School site meetings Parameters This Long-Range Technology Plan is driven by the state curriculum standards and supports the educational mission and instructional goals of Austin ISD and by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Specific attention is given to addressing student standards for technology as defined by the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), required in the Texas Education Code, Section 28.002. The Technology Applications TEKS found in 19 TAC Chapter 126 describe what students should know and be able to do using technology. As a part of the enrichment curriculum, these TEKS are to be used as guidelines for providing instruction. The goal of the Technology Applications TEKS is for students to gain technology-based knowledge and skills and to apply them to all curriculum areas at all grade levels. The plan stresses the importance of ongoing and sustained staff development in the integration of technology into the curriculum for teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom or library media center. It also is consistent with the

recommendations for LEAs as defined by the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Administration and Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology, as well as the e-rate applications guidelines, and other state standards, such as Technology Applications Standards for beginning Teachers.

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Needs Assessment

Assessment Process:

A variety of processes have been used to determine the district technology needs that are addressed in the Austin Independent School District's Technology Plan.

A diverse group of AISD stakeholders from the Technology Governance Committee have provided input for this plan. Representative members of this committee include staff from Curriculum, Principals, Human Resources, Procurement, Finance, Instructional Technology, Career & Technical Education, and Assessment. Suggestions have been made to include new and continuing initiatives to support student achievement, teacher productivity, professional development, and projects that will improve the technology infrastructure and support systems.

Austin ISD reviews campus data in a variety of formats to assess overall and campus-specific needs. As a major

component of this data review is the Texas STAR Chart. The District requires that every campus discuss, submit, and review a Texas STAR Chart based on the Teacher STaR Chart as part of the technology planning process for both the campus and the District. Furthermore, additional data is collected from an annual employee survey that measures staff attitudes and reports of technology implementation and integration. This data is comprised of a variety of surveys collected, compiled, and disseminated through the Austin ISD Department of Program Evaluation.

In addition to staff input, student needs are directly measured in two ways. This year, two online Technology Literacy Assessments have been administered. The 5th grade assessment was provided by Learning.com and 8th grade was provided by the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA). They are both administered in May. Both assessments measure the level of technology proficiency from students in these two grade levels. The assessments are interactive online assessments that include authentic software simulations as well as multiple choice items. Another source of student data is the student exit survey given to 12th grade students. There are a number of items related to technology on the survey. Lastly, we do have an inventory of district purchased technology that provides us with information on the location of all technology equipment, particularly that which is nearing "end of life".

Existing Conditions:

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Current Status of Teaching and Learning with Technology From the current Austin ISD Strategic Plan -

Strategy 3: Ensure that every classroom has a high quality, effective educator, supported by high-quality, effective administrators and support staff.

Action Step 3.6 Provide teachers with relevant data, current technology and training, and online access to an array of classroom resources to improve instruction and classroom management.

Strategy 4: Align resources to accomplish priorities within a balanced budget.

Action Step 4.5 Develop and implement long-range plans for facilities, transportation, libraries and technology that align infrastructure with the district's educational plan.

Action Step 4.8 Provide sufficient resources to support effective technology, library, and media services at all campuses. What digital resources are currently available?

Hardware and Network

-Internet/Network connectivity in every classroom

-Computers in every school at an average of 4.5 students per computer -All teachers and principals have a laptop computer

-Computer labs and/or mobile labs in every school -Wireless network in all facilities

-Networked printers

-Server storage space for teachers and students -Video conference capability

-Projectors, digital cameras and other peripherals

-The Austin ISD Cloud provides staff and student access to information and tools provided by the district. Most of the content is available via single sign on to simplify access.

- Classroom multimedia presentation system - Projector, computer, document camera, speakers, microphones, integrated networked control system.

What level of technology support is available?

In 2013-2014, the number of District Technicians directly supporting campus technology was 25 positions. Each District Technician is responsible for approximately 5 campuses. Some campuses maintain a full time or part time campus based technician, but in most cases a classroom teacher serves as a volunteer technology specialist. 5 Instructional Technology staff and a technology training coordinator provide direct support to teachers and campus staff in the form of professional development so technology resources available, particularly to teachers, can be best utilized to improve the instructional

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delivery and student achievement. What software do students use?

The software available to students includes tools for document creation and publication, expression and visualization, communication and collaboration, online research, and taking online/virtual courses or blended learning portions of their courses.

-Microsoft Office -Edmodo -Inspiration -Kidspiration

-Web Browser (IE, FireFox, Safari, Chrome, and Puffin)

-iLife Suite(Mac: iPhoto, iMovie HD, iTunes, iDVD, GarageBand) -MovieMaker and PhotoStory (Win)

-Comic Life

-Adobe Digital School Collection

-Adobe Creative Suite - (High Schools Only) -Operating Systems: Mac OSX and WinXP/Win7

Campuses and departments have also purchased limited licenses for: -Achieve 3000

-Read 180/Reading Counts -Odyssyware -NovaNet -Rosetta Stone -Accelerated Reader -Lexia -Success Maker -Fast Math

-Vernier Probe Software -BoardMaker

(There are numerous additional software titles purchased in small quantities at the campus level.) What online resources do students use?

In addition to the numerous free web sites with valuable educational content, these services are used: -Google Drive and student email

-Edmodo - an online software that is used, in part, to deliver instructional activities for students -Learning.com/EasyTech -Online technology applications curriculum K-8

-Discovery Network Streaming Digital Content -Atomic Learning - Online technology tutorials -Custom Typing - Web based Keyboarding program

-Online Library Databases - Large collection of online sources -Brain Pop (K-8)

-A variety of free web 2.0 tools and cloud-based applications

Many of these tools are available in a "single-sign on" cloud for students to access. As well, students can utilize our student cloud to access their grades, allotted storage space, collaborate with other classmates and communicate with their teachers.

What software and online applications are available for teachers? In addition to the applications listed above, teachers use:

-GradeSpeed - Web based gradebook -Teacher Web Site - Hosted on District Server. -Teams - Student Information System

-eCST – Student intervention system

-ATVS - Student Assessment Data Collection and Reporting -Schoolnet – Student Testing Data and Curriculum Retrieval -Office 365 - Email/Calendaring

-HEAT - Online Technology Trouble Ticket System

-Truenorthlogic Human Capital Platform - Online Professional Development catalog, registration and delivery. -Telephone/Voice Mail (Primarily Analog systems, but some instances of VoIP systems)

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What are students expected to know about the use of technology? -K-8 Texas Technology Applications standards (Tech App TEKS) -Foundations, Info Acquisition, Problem Solving, Communication -ISTE/NETS - National Standards for Educational Technology -Adopted K-8 textbook is online Easy Tech - Learning.com How are students doing?

Two separate interactive online assessments are given to all 5th and 8th grade students each spring. 88% of 8th grade students scored basic proficiency or higher. Strengths were evident in Creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making, and Technology Operations and Concepts. Areas of need include Research & Information Fluency and Digital Citizenship. 72% of 5th grade students scored basic proficiency or higher. Performance was consistent across key areas. Average District scores for 5th grade outperformed the report and global groups by 10 points or more. Core technology activities for each grade level are being developed and aligned with the core content Curriculum Road Maps. Teachers are being provided with curriculum to teach grade appropriate Digital

Citizenship skills.

EDUCATOR AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

What are educators expected to know about the use of technology?

All teachers are expected to master the K-8 Tech TEKS (Foundations, Info Acquisition, Problem Solving, Communication) plus the additional strand dealing with pedagogy and professional development. Teachers plan, organize, deliver and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of technology for teaching and integrating the

Technology Applications TEKS into the curriculum. Also the ISTE National Standards for Educational Technology (NETS for Teachers) guide our professional development and use of technology for teaching and learning. All staff is required to complete an online or face to face cyber safety course. Teachers are required to deliver grade appropriate cyber safety lessons to their students.

How are educators doing?

Campus STAR Charts indicate that most campuses are between Level 2 and 3 on the 1 to 4 scale. 2013-14 teacher STAR chart averages show a 1 point increase each in the areas of Educator Preparation & Development and Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support. This moved the teacher average for Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support into the Advanced Tech range. In 2009 all teachers received a laptop which has increased personal technology use. These laptops will be refreshed during the summer of 2014. In 2011, the staff cloud was rolled out and provided staff with resources that could be used anywhere, anytime, from any device. As a district, it is evident that more teachers are beginning to use rich media like Discovery Streaming to deliver digital content to the classroom. To further facilitate the use of

educationally appropriate media in the classroom, the district has implemented YouTube For Education for all students. The use of Web 2.0 tools for online publishing and collaboration continues to increase. The technology professional

development content has been revised to provide time to develop activities and lesson plans that support the curriculum that they already have to teach. This serves to make professional development relevant to curricular goals and supportive of student achievement.

What professional development opportunities do teachers have?

A variety of technology professional development is offered for teachers through The Human Capital Platform. Courses are delivered through face to face, online and job-embedded approaches. The content of the professional development sessions now incorporates a segment of the total time to develop or expand on lesson plans or activities that will support curriculum through the use of the technology topic being taught. Productivity and other online resources are also supported through the use of our subscription to Atomic Learning. This resource provides online tutorials for many district applications as well as popular Web 2.0 tools. Upon request, campuses are also provided professional development support for customized training on district technology resources and best practices on how to integrate technology resources into instructional delivery, remediation, gauging understanding, and formative assessments.

What other events or programs occur? -SXSW Edu

-Austin Partners in Education -CTE/Technology Pathways -Robotics

-Blended Learning / Flipped Classrooms -Virtual Field Trips

-Discovery Education Network (DEN) Star Ambassador Program INFRASTRUCTURE

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information available to properly authenticated students, staff, and parents at any time, at any place, and on any appropriate device.

The infrastructure must meet these goals:

Provide high speed bandwidth to each facility, campus and classroom within the District Ensure that AISD network resources are available via wired or wireless connections. Support BYOD access to needed resources.

Provide a secure transmission path for all sensitive data.

Provide data standards to support interoperability and accessibility for all users. Provide equitable access to e-learning technologies for all users.

Provide reliable access to all computers and systems

Since AISD is a large, rapidly growing District, coordination of information resources across departments and campuses and providing seamless, transparent access to users provides significant design challenges. Additionally, as technology continues to rapidly evolve, and since there is no way to predict the products available three or four years from now, hardware, software, and network architectures must be flexibly designed and follow commonly accepted standards. This chapter outlines our current architecture and the proposed evolution over the next few years.

Current Status

Current infrastructure state includes:

Utilization of a high speed, high capacity regional fiber network (GAATN) for connections to all District campuses and administrative facilities

Multiple redundant 10 GB network connections between all Data Centers Multiple high capacity fiber paths between all schools

1G/10Gbps redundant fiber backbone in each campus.

Six 100M or 1Gbps Ethernet network connections per classroom

Fixed Wireless 802.11b/g or a/b/g/n network access at all campuses. 60% of all classrooms have dedicated 802.11n dual radio access points to facilitate 1:1 testing, BYOD and other high density wireless connections.

Air-conditioned wiring closets for main data frame (MDF) closets.

Dual Internet connections to dual ISP’s offer high speed Internet capacity of 3Gbps burstable to 12Gbps. A connection to the University of Texas provides Internet services from the Internet2 consortium.

District- wide Lotus Notes email, secure instant messaging and collaboration software One telephone (PBX or VOIP) per classroom (for a total of 14000 handsets District-wide) IP based voice trunks connecting each campus PBX across the WAN network

Server-based and IP-manageable voicemail PA/Intercom in each classroom

IP based video capabilities at each campus Technical Support

The following technical support is currently in place.

25 full time computer technicians are assigned to a cluster of campuses.

Technical support requests are submitted online or called into the Help Desk. Technicians in the Desktop Support group prioritize and respond.

Technical support agreements are purchased with hardware purchases. Existing Technology

The following technology is currently in place: District-Wide

3Gbps Internet connection, burstable to 12Gbps, via dual Internet Service Providers connected at dual locations within the District.

1Gbps Ethernet connections to classroom computers.

District based and cloud based web servers in place providing district and campus web sites. Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet, internet filtering software is in place. District based and cloud based file storage space available for every student and employee. Email accounts for all staff and students.

Interactive video conferencing equipment available to campuses.

Online meeting software housed on our server (Adobe Acrobat ConnectPro) Wireless network for mobile computing available at every campus.

Mobile computer labs at every school (COWS - Computers On Wheels) Multimedia projectors available at each campus.

Digital tools such as video and still cameras available at each campus. Digital media delivery to every classroom (digital video).

30,000 student computers 6,000 teacher laptop computers Classroom Technology

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Every classroom in the District is wired with a minimum of six 1Gbps Ethernet drops. Two are used for classroom wireless access points, three are used for computers with one is reserved for a printer. Additionally, each classroom has a

telephone, a PA drop, and a coaxial video drop. The District has a student to computer ratio of approximately 4.5 students per computer. The District has approximately one laser printer for every four classrooms.

Austin ISD Innovation Stations

Classroom multimedia presentation system. Projector, computer, document camera, speakers, microphones, integrated networked control system. The student and teacher computer architectures use either a variation of the Microsoft Windows or Apple operating systems. The video drop is connected to a television which provides access to the cable network. MediaCAST, an interoperable, digital content management and video streaming system was installed and configured to eliminate the need for coax cable and televisions. This system allows our district to distribute locally produced content as well as content from local area channels. Digital content in PDF, MP3, MP4, DOC, and other recognizable file formats can also be uploaded and shared with district users, with the option to have the files no longer accessible to users at a future expiration date.

Library Technology

The campus libraries use the SIRSI system for electronic checkout and inventory. They also have multiple drops used for circulation desk, online search and research. There are multiple network drops, wireless access points and computers in every library.

Computer Labs

There are multiple labs in the secondary schools. All elementary campuses have at least one computer lab. Each computer lab has a minimum of one wireless access point and multiple network Ethernet connections.

Mobile Labs

All campuses have mobile computer labs. Austin ISD is shifting its investment from desktop computers to mobile computers especially laptop / tablet type devices.

Campus Network

Each campus has a Local Area Network that interconnects the classroom drops, wireless access points, VOIP ports, security cameras, etc. with a multi-switch stack via dual 10 Gbps Ethernet connections back to the MDF. Each campus is connected to the WAN via either 2.5Gbps RPR or 10Gbps REP connections. Additionally, every campus has a telephone switch and a public address system.

Wide Area Network

Austin ISD owns and operates the District WAN. It uses a high capacity regional fiber optic network provided by the Greater Austin Area Telecommunications Network (GAATN) of which AISD is one of seven partners. GAATN is comprised of approximately 300 miles of high capacity fiber optic cable located across the city of Austin. GAATN carries voice, data, and video across a backbone of 9 fiber sub-rings and 2 fiber Super-rings. These fiber rings interconnect all AISD campuses and provide redundancy in the event of a fiber cut. The network electronics installed on this fiber backbone support the REP/RPR network at OC192 10Gbps. The WAN also provides connectivity to the Internet through dual 2 Gbps redundant connections diversely routed into the University of Texas and Time Warner.

AISD is currently implementing network upgrades at more than 45 campuses. We will be converting from RPR to Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP). This will allow each campus to have dual 10Gb connections to the core WAN. Other upgraded features include providing 1Gbs Power over Ethernet (POE) network drops to support VOIP and other applications. All campuses have wireless networks that have been upgraded to offer 802.11 a/b/g/n and plans are being finalized to support upgrades to 802.11ac technology to support the future 1:1 and BYOD initiatives.

Instructional Software

Instructional software is generally identified and vetted by staff in curricular positions as well as by academic need. At the point that the software is identified, staff in the technology department performs a detailed analysis to determine if the identified software will function properly within our network environment and available or identified hardware. District standard software titles are published and updated periodically.

As software vendors make their applications more available via the web, it has become our preferred method of accessing the vendor's content. As students and teachers are able to access many of our technology resources via the cloud, we encourage this secure method to be utilized with new and/or updates to current software. This allows our staff to access their resources via a single sign-on format and from anywhere, anytime, and using any device.

Network storage

Currently there is 90Tb of storage available for students and staff on two SAN devices. All staff, students, and individual campuses each have discrete areas to store, retrieve and share documents. Access to stored information is regulated

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according to the user identity and role. In addition, each student has 30GB of cloud based storage via Google Networks. Security

The district security architecture is a tiered system providing many levels of protection including but not limited to, unauthorized access, virus and malware detected and prevention, user authentication and authorization, and logging of security events. Users are the key to AISD technology security. The specific security technologies in place include Anti-Virus software that allows for virus control and spyware management, network firewalls and access control lists, and segmented networks for data protection; however, users must be aware of security, and protect their individual user IDs. Additionally, Internet filtering is implemented to eliminate access to inappropriate content on the Internet. The District is planning on the implementation of next generation firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, security information and event management and vulnerability scanning tools to further enhance data security within the District.

Identity

The District uses the Novell Identity Management System to provision and manage user accounts. This system is connected to the HR and student databases and allows for automatic provisioning and de-provisioning of any and all users.

Additionally, most users’ roles are created and constantly updated via this system. All of our new systems are required to connect to the identity system for authenticating and authorizing users through either Active Directory (AD), LDAP or SAML connections. We have been able to reach a point where we have nearly all systems using this identity system for

authentication and authorization. Disaster Recovery

The district has contingency processes in place; for example, the wide-area backbone network is built to withstand fiber cuts, power loss, and most equipment failures. In addition, district super nodes, and the NOCC have both battery and generator backup systems in place. The district has a disk backup and de-duplication system for the backup of all critical application and file server data at an alternate site. The district is currently capable of resuming essential IFAS (the district's financial system) and TEAMS (the district's student information system), operations within three business days of disruption of operations at CAC. Backup batteries and gas powered generators supply the telephony system. However, the district is preparing the WAN and LAN connections for VOIP migrations in the future. This will reduce the single point of failure in the current telephony system. Attention to contingency planning will be a top priority this year as the new enterprise applications are implemented. Additionally, the district is preparing to upgrade and enhance its key data centers with updated UPS capacity, upgraded generators and power infrastructure to minimize the downtime in the event of a power loss. With the district’s continued use of VMware to run its server infrastructure, the large WAN we have in place, and a direct to disk backup solution, we hope to mitigate any likely disaster that we may encounter, and ensure a rapid recovery of effected systems.

Facilities

The district currently has six data centers, located throughout the District. All of these facilities are operating at or very close to maximum utilization of space, power, and/or air conditioning capacity. In addition, only the NOCC and COA facilities have a fire suppression system and the NOCC, COA, and the Operations Center have centralized battery backup power. Planning for improved data centers with generator and UPS backup power, and the use of power efficient server equipment is a priority for the coming years.

Server Infrastructure

Due to the constraints of our facilities, AISD has made a very large investment in VMware for our server environment. This has allowed AISD to continue to expand its technology offerings while managing our physical constraints. This has also allowed for rapid provisioning of servers, reduced the costs for server, a/c, space, and power. With the addition of virtual Nexus switches, AISD will be able to extend WAN security directly to individual VM servers regardless of the host server they reside on. AISD plans to increase our investment in VMware, and to provide more a secure and flexible environment and a more resilient disaster recover option.

Green Computing Initiatives

Due to our data center constraints, AISD continues to evaluating energy efficiency in all of its Data Center purchases, and will continue to do so. Our investment in VMware, blade servers and a SATA based SAN, have provided significant saving to the District while improving our service offerings. Additionally, AISD plans to implement a Desktop Power management solution in partnership with Austin Energy.

Digital Asset Management System and Digital Asset Distribution System

A new Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) will provide a series of robust media servers that will store digital assets for teaching and learning. This will include all file formats including video. These assets will be linked in AIMS to the Curriculum Road Maps (CRMs).

The MediaCAST system provides the distribution of video over the internet. The system delivers live or on demand video feeds over the network to computers and projectors eliminating the need for coax cable and televisions.

Technology Needs: All learners need:

-access to relevant technologies, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7.

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real-world problems.

-skill in using research based strategies in all subject areas to improve academic achievement. -ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

-understanding of the principles of cyber-safety and digital citizenship. All educators need:

-new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive and customized.

-integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction. -skill in interpreting data to drive instruction

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Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: Goal 1 ~ Teaching and Learning Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education. All Learners have access to relevant, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7, use information and communication technologies to collaborate, construct knowledge and provide solutions to real-world problems, use research based strategies in all subject areas to improve academic achievement. communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse

audiences. OBJECTIVE 1.1:

Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level. Objective 1.1 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.13, 3.6, 4.5, and 4.8

Budget Amount $450,000.00

LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 07

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible:

Evidence:

1.1.1: Add technology integration lessons and ideas to the district's Curriculum Road Maps (CRMs). Resources include plans, evaluation tools, samples and links to relevant resources that are accessible to all students, including students with disabilities.

Comments: This will be a continuing goal to address curriculum updates and state standard changes.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, TL01, TL03, TL04, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Executive Director of Technology, Director of Customer Support Services, and Director of Special Education. Curriculum Road Maps include ideas for technology integration and have links to appropriate resources. All resources and materials available for download by staff and are available in one location that all classrooms can access. 1.1.2: Provide licensing and promote use of

EasyTech / Learning.com online Technology Applications curriculum for grades K-8. Provide AISD/EasyTech scope and sequence as a guide for implementation with

recommendations for core content integration that addresses the needs of all students, including students with disabilities. Train campus Instructional Technology Resource Contact as the Learning.com campus admin to manage accounts and support/coach teachers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP09, TL06

State: Original Status: In Progress

2014-2016 Alan Stevens All elementary and middle school Instructional Technology Resource Contacts manage EasyTech accounts for the school. All students and teachers (K-8) have active accounts. Teachers have appropriate EasyTech classes setup for student

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use. EasyTech course management system shows students have completed lessons. Teachers use integration activities in core curriculum to practice tech skills 1.1.3: Campus Improvement Plan/Campus Tech

Plan details plans for Tech Literacy

instruction, for all students, including students with disabilities, across the grade levels and subjects within a campus.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01

2014-2016 Alan Stevens Campus Improvement Plans will contain technology plans. OBJECTIVE 1.2:

Objective 1.2: Provide opportunities for students to participate in high-interest elective and enrichment courses that emphasize the student use of technology Objective 1.2 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.2, 1.11, 1.14, 1.15, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.5 and 4.8

E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a

Evidence:

1.2.1: Ensure that all Austin ISD high schools offer rigorous, engaging and innovative technology courses.

Comments: This will be an on-going objective. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Executive Director of CTE; Director of Customer Support Services High School schedule requests offer rigorous, engaging and innovative technology courses. 1.2.2: Actively recruit teachers with Technology

Applications and CTE certification and support AISD teachers who choose to seek

certification. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02 State: Revised Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Executive Director of HR All AISD teachers who deliver instruction in the high school technology applications courses are appropriately certified to do so. OBJECTIVE 1.3:

Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of

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curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction. Objective 1.3 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.4,1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.13, 1.16, 1.20, 1.24, 2.1, 2.4, 3.8, 3.9 and 4.6

Budget Amount $1,000,000.00

E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 11

Evidence:

1.3.1: Refine and further develop Schoolnet for online reporting of benchmark assessment data. Provide teachers and administrators access to relevant student assessment data. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, TL04, TL05

State: Revised Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum; Content-area specialists; Director of Customer Support Services Increased usage of and access to Schoolnet by teachers and administrators.

1.3.2: Provide all Curriculum Road Maps on an online, searchable database that can be easily revised and updated on a continuous basis.

Comments: On-going objective

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS08, TL04

State: Revised Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Curriculum Department Staff and Technology -Customer Support Services Staff CRMs will be accessible through Schoolnet 24/7

1.3.3: Continue to ensure that the Curriculum Road Maps (CRMs) contain links to resources and digital media designed to support

differentiated instruction.

Comments: Planning work, project specifications are have been developed. Programming is underway.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, TL04, TL07, TL16

State: Revised Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Curriculum Department Staff and Technology -Customer Support Services Staff Interactive, media rich CRMs are available online. Teachers see links to resources as relevant and useful in supporting instruction. 1.3.4: Continue to populate MediaCAST to store

digital assets including videos and all file formats in a searchable system. The system will include workflow approval processes and copyright control. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL07, TL10 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Staff and Library Media Staff

MediaCAST is online and populated with existing content. Processes in place for uploading new content. 1.3.5: Link student assessment data in Schoolnet to

relevant curriculum resources in the CRMs to enable differentiated instruction for all students, including students with disabilities. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS08, TL07

State: Revised Status: Planned 2014-2016 Curriculum Dept Staff and Benchmark Manager Teachers use Schoolnet to acquire the instructional resources they need to differentiate instruction. 1.3.6: Refine and expand reporting features of

Schoolnet. Train teachers to access data and

State: Revised 2014-2016 Benchmark Coordinator, Teachers as individuals and

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make valid instructional decisions. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL04

Status: In Progress Director of MIS, Director of Curriculum teams use AIMS to acquire formative student assessment data they need to make instructional decisions. 1.3.7: Expand the use of "student response

systems" (polling devices and student owned devices) in classrooms. Train teachers on how to export results to Grade Speed if needed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, TL08

State: Revised Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Staff Teachers use student response systems on a regular basis and are able to export to electronic gradebook. OBJECTIVE 1.4:

Objective 1.4: Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of technology integration and to monitor and report student proficiency to state and federal agencies. Objective 1.4 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.16, 1.17, 3.2, 3.6. 3.8, 3.9, 4.3 and 4.8

Budget Amount $0.00

E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 04a, 12

Evidence:

1.4.1: Require all 5th and 8th grade students to take the online Technology Literacy Assessment. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL06 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Staff and Curriculum Staff

100% of 5th and 8th grade students take the online TLA in May. 70% of students will receive a "proficient" score. 1.4.2: Report and analyze results of 5th and 8th

grade Technology Literacy Assessment paying attention to performance gaps between student groups.

Comments: Gaps have been identified. Students with higher levels of poverty do not perform as well on the Tech Literacty Assessment. Extra effort will be made to increase tech access at these campuses. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL06, TL07 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Staff and Curriculum Staff Results of performance reported to campuses and district leadership including annual report to the Board of Trustees. TLA Results available online via AIMS reports. 1.4.3: Students use EasyTech online curriculum to

learn and master Technology Applications

State: Original 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Staff Usage reports indicate

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TEKS. Suggested scope and sequence provided for all teachers K-8.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, TL01, TL03, TL04, TL06 Status: In Progress teachers using EasyTech course management system to monitor student progress on completion of lessons. 1.4.4: Campus technology plans outline actions to

ensure a comprehensive plan is in place for teaching the Technology Applications TEKS. LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, TL01, TL03 State: Original Status: Completed In place with on-going monitoring for compliance. Customer Support Services Staff and Curriculum Staff Campus Technology Plans published annually and available for review. Plans detail approach for integration of Technology Application TEKS in foundation courses. OBJECTIVE 1.5:

Objective 1.5: Provide a curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world. District Acceptable Use Policy will clearly communicate expectations for all stakeholders. Objective 1.5 corresponds to AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 3.6 and 4.8

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 02, 09

Evidence:

1.5.1: Technology Department will create a

curriculum and training program necessary to support Internet safety standards in

accordance with established Acceptable Use Policy.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP05, TL14 State: Revised Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Staff and Curriculum Staff

Required Cyber-safety training models available for all administrators and staff. Level appropriate cyber-safety curriculum and training on delivery of the curriculum available to all teachers. Completion of training is documented in HCP.

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1.5.2: Austin ISD Technology Governance meets on demand to review policy. Process and criteria established for requesting a web site be blocked or unblocked. Active classroom monitoring is stressed as a first line filter. Teachers are trained to establish clear expectations and consequences for actions based on the AUP and Student Code of Conduct. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL11, TL14 State: Revised Status: In Progress

2014-2016 WAN Manager and Customer Support Services Staff Yearly report from Internet Filtering Committee. Filtering policy posted on District web site. Staff understands process for requesting changes to filter. Teachers actively monitor student use of the internet and set clear expectations for internet use. 1.5.3: Model the teaching of ethics including

intellectual property rights in professional development with the expectation that

teachers will model ethical use of technology in the classroom.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP04, EP05, TL14 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Professional Development Staff, Customer Support Services Staff and Curriculum Staff Courses in HCP. Course completion roles. Content in training documents.

1.5.4: Develop an internet Safety Curriculum for implementation by classroom teachers. Materials and resources available online and meet 508-compliance standards. Training provided.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, LAS10, LAS13, TL01, TL14

State: Original Status: In Progress April 2014 with on-going updates as needed Customer Support Services Staff Curriculum and training for delivery of curriculum available in HCP. Training completion records in HCP. 1.5.5: Provide campuses with software to monitor

and control student internet access. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14 State: Original Status: Completed Completed. Lanschool is licensed and available to all campuses. Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists Lanschool available for installation by self-installation (Advertised Programs on Windows and Casper Self-service on Mac) or by a technician through submission of a help request. 1.5.6: Conduct Internet Safety presentations for

parents and community at the campus level and district level. Related resources also available online. State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Campus Technology contacts, Customer Support Services Staff Campus calendars indicate presentations conducted.

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LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14, TL15 Online materials available on AISD web site. OBJECTIVE 1.6:

Objective 1.6: Implement innovative online programs that promote parental and student involvement, increased communication with parents, students and community members, and community access to educational resources. Objective 1.6 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.14, 1.21, 1.23, 2.1, 2.4, 3.6 and 3.9

E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 09

Evidence:

1.6.1: Provide support for campus and teacher web pages. Every teacher maintains a web page that is updated at least twice a year.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09, I08, TL16

State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Web Team, Customer Support Services Staff, Teachers Teacher webpages updated twice a year. 1.6.2: Provide students secure access to district

resources 24/7. Students access would include access to data storage.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, TL09, TL13

State: Original Status: Completed Completed Director of Customer Support Services, Director of MIS Students have access to district resources and personal storage through the secure AISD cloud and district managed Google Drive accounts. 1.6.3: Provide a parent cloud to provide online

access to the district electronic gradebook. LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS11, TL15

State: Original Status: Completed Completed in 2013

Director of MIS Parents have access to student gradebook information through the AISD cloud and Parent connect. 1.6.4: Encourage the use of collaborative web

spaces that provide safe effective email and web space for students and teachers. (Web 2.0 Wikis, Blogs, PBWorks, Ning, Google Docs etc…) Utilize enterprise and Cloud-based solutions. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL10, TL16 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists Increased usage of Web 2.0 spaces by classroom teachers. Training role records from HCP. OBJECTIVE 1.7:

Objective 1.7: Ensure that school libraries and media specialists have the current technology and appropriate online resources for student research and curriculum integration and to assist teachers in teaching information literacy and Technology Applications Skills. Objective 1.7 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7,

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1.8,1.11, 1.12, 1.20, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.6, 4.5 and 4.8

E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 12

Evidence:

1.7.1: Work with Library and Media Services to provide adequate online databases and reference materials to AISD students and teachers. Provide new user friendly interface for all library resources

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL10, TL11 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Director Director of Library and Media Services

Availability of Library databases through iBistro system and Austin ISD cloud platforms. 1.7.2: Maintain a Digital Asset Management and

Distribution System to store digital artifacts (all file types) in single searchable, linkable repository. Digitize analog collections when licensing allows.

State: Revised Status: Completed

Complete Info Management Support Services Director, Director of Library and Media Services; MediaCast is currently fully implemented for digital asset storage and retrieval. OBJECTIVE 1.8:

Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the learning needs of all students. Objective 1.8 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.1,1.2, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.13, 1.15, 1.22, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 3.6 and 4.8

Budget Amount $18,000,000.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 07

Evidence:

1.8.1: Use "distance learning," including online distributed learning and interactive video conferencing and synchronous and asynchronous online communication for expanded curricular offerings and meeting the needs of homebound and other students. Provide training and support to staff. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP05, EP08, EP09, I05, TL09, TL13 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Director of Special Education; Info Management Support Services Director, Customer Support Services Director Increased use of Adobe Connect platform as evidenced through activity reports and number of "host" users. Training completion reports in HCP. Participation in Texas Virtual High School Network District teachers are hosting

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facilitated courses for credit and as a face to face supplement. 1.8.2: Continue Region 13 contract for Discovery

Streaming digital content. Streamed digital video available to classrooms on demand. Links to appropriate content including in CRMs. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL13 State: Original Status: Completed

Completed Alan Stevens Discovery Streaming Services are available to staff and students 24/7 through both direct and cloud access. Appropriate content is linked in the Curriculum Road Maps (CRMs) 1.8.3: Provide special events, and pilot courses

using district on-line meeting platform (Adobe Connect). Events include

student/parent/teacher interactions and staff development sessions including internal district sessions and outside the district. Train teachers to use on-line meeting platform. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, I06, TL08, TL09, TL13, TL16 State: Revised Status: In Progress Originally implemented in 2009 but continues to develop. Customer Support Services Director Webinar courses in HCP for staff development. Adobe Connect activity reports.

1.8.4: Promote the use of technology as a tool of inquiry and communication. Utilizing student centered technologies to produce evidence of learning. (ie concept mapping, digital video production, multimedia presentations, webcasts, research). LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL08 State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Director,Curriculum Departments Collaborative student technology projects embedded in CRMs. Student products.

1.8.5: Expand programs for the use of handheld devices (district- and student-owned) to enhance language acquisition in English Language Learners and students with disabilities. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13 State: Revised Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Director, Director of Bilingual Education, Director of Autism Services, AT Staff Inventory report of district owned handheld devices available for use. Reports from curriculum department. 1.8.6: Ensure that all instructional software and

hardware purchased meets AISD instructional standards and is supportable in our

infrastructure. Web-based solutions will be preferred for efficient implementation and support.

State: Original Status: In Progress 2014-2016 Customer Support Services Director, Director of Bilingual Education, Director of Autism Services, AT Staff All instructional software functions properly in the AISD evironment.

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content area classrooms. Teachers will be trained to use systems.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, EP09, I01, I09, LAS03, LAS06, TL08

Revised Status: In Progress

by Fall 2015 Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists. systems available in all core classrooms. Training documented in HCP. OBJECTIVE 1.9:

Objective 1.9: Ensure accessibility for all students to technology-based instruction and adaptive/assistive devices as needed to provide equally effective access to the general curriculum for students with disabilities Objective 1.9 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.13, 1.15, 1.22, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6, 4.5 and 4.8

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12

Evidence:

1.9.1: Increase teacher awareness of

adaptive/assistive technologies through the use of the ATSTAR curriculum. Provide support and equipment for the Assistive Technology Team. Awareness sessions held in person and via webinar. Information will be posted on Sp Ed Web site.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP04, EP08, I05, TL08, TL09 State: Original Status: In Progress Implemented but on-going as technologies evolve. Assistive Technology department, Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists Training completion records in HCP. Information posted on Special Ed website.

1.9.2: Ensure all AISD web pages are accessible to people with disabilities.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, TL15

State: Original Status: In Progress Currently implemented but on-going as additional content is added. District webmaster, Technology Department webmaster

All AISD web pages are accessible to people with disabilities. OBJECTIVE 1.10:

Objective 1.10: Develop specialized or rigorous courses and expanded curricular offerings through the use of

technology , including online learning and digital content services to meet the learning needs of all students. Objective 1.10 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.2, 1.11, 1.14, 1.15, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.5

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12

Evidence:

1.10.1: Work in conjunction with the Department of CTE, Austin Community College and other entities to provide dual credit and early college credit via distance learning, which meets 508 accessibility standards. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL13 State: Original Status: In Progress Currently implemented but requires continued attention

Alan Stevens, CTE Department, Instructional Technology Specialists Increades number of students completing dual credit and early college credit courses.

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1.10.2: Support all school to college /career programs in coordination with Career and Technology Education department. This includes CTE programs for students with disabilities. LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, TL02, TL03, TL09

State: Original Status: In Progress Implemented but requires monitoring to assure compliance. CTE department, Instructional Technology Specialists, Assistive Technology department

CTE and Tech Apps courses offered and supported at High Schools. Assistive Technology reports. 1.10.3: Develop and recruit students for rigorous and

engaging technology applications courses in conjunction with the Department of Career and Technology Education and Customer Support Services Department.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13 State: Revised Status: In Progress Implemented but requires on-going attention to assure compliance.

Alan Stevens, CTE department, Instructional Technology Support Specialists, High School counselors, High School technology teachers Enrollment reports for High School Tech Apps and CTE course

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GOAL 2: Goal 2 ~ Educator Preparation and Development: Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs not only of teachers but of all the members of the professional education community. All

educators will: -develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive and customized. -ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction.

OBJECTIVE 2.1:

Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS. Objective 2.1 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.20, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.9

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12

Evidence:

2.1.1: Provide differentiated technology integration

professional development for all teachers and staff. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, LAS03, LAS06, LAS10

State: Revised Status: In Progress Implemented but requires monitoring to assure compliance. Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists All technology training will include differentiation strategies. Completion of training will be documented in HCP.

2.1.2: Work with curriculum staff to incorporate technology applications TEKS and related skills into core content and enrichment areas including bilingual and ESL training. Core technology activities, assumed experiences specified and published in the CRMs. Skills are highlighted in curriculum professional development.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP09, TL01

State: Original Status: In Progress IN progress but requires monitoring as new CRMs are developed and published. Erin Bown, Alan Stevens, Curriculum Specialists, Instructional Technology Specialists Core technology activities, assumed experiences specified and published in the CRMs. Training completion documented in HCP. OBJECTIVE 2.2:

Support teachers in developing and utilizing online tools to share resources monitor student progress and establish regular communication with parents, students and colleagues. Objective 2.2 corresponds to AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.2, 1.7, 1.8, 1.14, 1.15, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.9

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 05, 07, 11, 12

Evidence:

2.2.1: Use the AISD Intranet and Internet sites and other relevant accessible technology to develop and

State: Original Currently in development. Alan Stevens, Model lesson and best

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share effective model lessons that successfully integrate technology in the content areas. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP04

Status: In Progress Full implementation expected in Fall 2014. Instructional Technology Specialists practices resource available 24/7 to AISD staff. 2.2.2: Create and promote an AISD Online Community

through Google Groups where teachers can dialogue and share strategies and resources within online professional learning communities. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP08, EP09

State: Revised Status: In Progress In development, departmental forums exist. Some departments are using Google Groups for Professional Learning Communities. Continued promotion will increase use. Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists, Educator Quality, Leadership Development Increased membership and participation in forums as evidenced by amount of content generated.

2.2.3: Provide training and support for the development of campus web pages that are integrated into the district's web site.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09, I08

State: Original Status: In Progress Currently in progress but requires additional training and support as new staff joins AISD.

District Webmaster, Technology Department Webmaster, Instructional Support Specialists, Alan Stevens All campuses have webpages that are integrated into the AISD website.

2.2.4: Provide a "teacher web site" for every AISD teacher that can be created and maintained through an Internet browser and is integrated into the campus web site. Provide training and support.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL16 State: Original Status: Completed Teacher webpage system established in 2009 District Webmaster, Management Information Systems department, Technology Department Webmaster Teacher webpage system is accessible to teachers through the AISD cloud and is accessible 24/7. OBJECTIVE 2.3:

Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of ongoing professional development through the use of technology, including synchronous and asynchronous online tools as well as face to face sessions. (508-compliant)Objective 2.3 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.9

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12

Evidence:

2.3.1: Develop video vignettes with captions, that document the integration of technology within the core curriculum to showcase outstanding instruction.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08, EP09, TL01

State: Original Status: In Progress Currently identifying teacher candidates for vignettes. Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists, Best practices vignettes available via website.

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Vignettes available via website in Spring 2015. Hanneke Portier, Ruben Ruiz 2.3.2: Support the continued development of the

Curriculum Department web sites to provide resource rich environments for teachers. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, EP09

State: Revised Status: In Progress Department websites are active but require continued support is needed to maintain the content. Erin Bown, Curriculum Specialists, Instructional Technology Specialists, Ruben Ruiz Curriculum Department sites are up and contain current information.

2.3.3: Expand the use of interactive video conferencing for staff development. Provide professional training on use of interactive video conferencing as an

instructional tool to curriculum, administrative, and teaching staff.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08, I03, I05

State: Revised Status: In Progress Video conferencing is in use for staff development. Continued expansion requires continued support for training of new users. Marc Thrall, Instructional Technology Specialists, eLearning Group, Educator Quality Department, Leadership Development department Webinar offerings in HCP. Training completion records from HCP. Requests for assistance from departments wishing to expand use. 2.3.4: Expand the online staff development offerings for

AISD staff including online workshops and courses developed in-house in HCP.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08

State: Revised Status: In Progress Currently implemented but the goal is to continue to increase offerings. Jan John, Hanneke Portier, Educator Quality Department, Instructional Technology Specialists Webinar and Moodle trainings available in HCP. Training completion reports from HCP to evaluate participation. 2.3.5: Materials and resources for all AISD staff

development available online for participants. All AISD staff development opportunities available in online HCP catalogue with online registration. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08

State: Revised Status: In Progress Partially implemented. Will be available for Summer 2014 training. The continuing nature of training requires this to be an on-going strategy. Jan John, Hanneke Portier, Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists, Professional Development trainers All materials and resources of all AISD professional development will be available online for participants.

2.3.6: Expand the use of online meeting software to provide collaborative meeting space for staff, including staff, student, parents and community participants.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP08, I08

State: Revised Status: In Progress Adobe Connect is available and in use. Increasing the use of these platforms requires continued training for new users. Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists Increase in number of trained "meeting hosts" in Adobe Connect. Adobe Connect activity reports.

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OBJECTIVE 2.4:

Provide staff development and document progress of teachers towards mastery of the Technology Applications Educator Standards I-V.Objective 2.4 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.9

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04b, 11, 12

Evidence:

2.4.1: Support AISD teachers to meet and exceed SBEC standards to teach technology applications

courses or the technology applications TEKS within the context of core and enrichment content.

Includes: IT Training sessions, EZTech Training (on going) Atomic Learning Training, including expanded licensing on assistive technology strand (on going) Discovery Streaming / iBistro (on going) Intel Teach to the Future (on going) Custom training based upon campus request.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05

State: Revised Status: In Progress In progress but as new staff is hired, additional training and support is required. Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists Teacher STaR Chart aggregate data will demonstrate and increase in area 3 of Educator Preparation and Development. 2.4.2: Develop system for teacher documentation for

current professional appraisal system of the student centered use of technology in their instruction. Portfolio built to begin work for Master Technology Teacher.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05

State: Original Status: Planned Fall 2015 Alan Stevens, Educator Quality Department System for documentation available to teachers and administrators.

2.4.3: 100% of AISD teachers complete the STaR Chart annually.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05

State: Original Status: In Progress This is implemented but requires yearly attention to assure compliance. Alan Stevens, Marc Thrall, Instructional Technology Specialists Principal reports in the STaR chart system.

2.4.4: Campus STaR Charts and student Technology Literacy Assessment results are used to develop campus technology plan and to determine staff development needs.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS01, LAS02

complete Alan Stevens Campus STaR chart and TLA data are used in the

development of campus tech plans. 2.4.5: Conduct awareness session for Master

Technology Teacher Program, Recruit teachers to pursue program. Support teachers who begin program. Celebrate those that finish.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07

State: Original Status: Planned Fall 2015 Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists Completion reports for participants in HCP. OBJECTIVE 2.5:

Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional decision-making, including technologies and strategies for students with disabilities within the general education setting. (NETP 3a, 3c, 3d) (NCLB 4b, 11)Objective 2.5 corresponds to AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7

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NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 11, 12

Evidence:

2.5.1: Provide training and support in data examination and analysis through technology to support sound decision-making utilizing Schoolnet.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS03, LAS08, TL04, TL05 State: Revised Status: In Progress In progress but, as new staff are hired, training needs continue.

Jan John Professional Development available in HCP. Training videos available online through the AISD cloud. Completion records in HCP. 2.5.2: Teachers learn to develop their own digital tools for

assessment utilizing Schoolnet. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04

State: Revised Status: In Progress Implemented but staff turnover necessitates continued training.

Jan John Course offerings in HCP. Completion records from HCP. OBJECTIVE 2.6:

Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use. Objective 2.6 corresponds to that AISD Strategic Plan Strategies 1.7, 1.8, 1.14, 1.20, 2.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 4.8

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12

Evidence:

2.6.1: Research and evaluate hardware and software that supports District instructional objectives, including those for students with disabilities in the general education setting, that are compatible with district systems and the district is able to support. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, I09

State: Original Status: In Progress This is an on-going strategy Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists, Assistive Technology Department Evaluation of hardware and software meeting minutes and evaluation forms 2.6.2: Explore the use of new affordable devices such as

portable handheld computing devices, media players, polling devices and any technology that can help students learn and increase accessibility. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, EP09, I04

State: Original Status: In Progress This is an on-going strategy Alan Stevens, Instructional Technology Specialists Evaluation documents for devices.

2.6.3: Provide staff development and ongoing support for teachers in classrooms where presentation systems are installed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP04, EP05, I09

State: Original Status: In Progress On-going strategy as new hires will require training. Alan Steven, Instructional Technology Specialists Training offered in HCP. Completion reports from HCP.