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Technology Planning Committee
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Existing Conditions:
Statement of Existing Conditions
Infrastructure
Crowell Independent School District utilizes a
combination of UTP cabling and wireless transmissions to connect every
classroom, computer lab, business office, and library to a direct connection to
the Internet via a T1 line to the library building. A current layout of the
District shows one LAN inclusive of two campuses (High School and Elementary)
connected to a CISCO router with connectivity from Education Service Center 9 in
Wichita Falls, Texas. The LAN has interconnectivity for all computers through a
MAIN server located in the library building. All administrators and faculty have
user accounts setup on a network and maintained on the MAIN server. The library
is fully automated with a circulation desk computer and is a member of the Texas
Library Connection. The library has 13 computers and circulation desk computer
with internet connection, print server, and access to the OPAC library system
available to students. The library has a client server in place with Windows
2003 Server software which provides a database for the Accelerated Reader
program and the S.T.A.R. testing program to the elementary school. Teachers have
the use of 26 laptop computers with wireless connectivity for instructional
purposes for the students.
Teachers have access to e-mail communication
with addresses assigned through Education Service Center 9 in Wichita Falls,
Texas and Crowell ISD Exchange Server, which is located in the elementary
building. Crowell ISD has a Web Page which is maintained by the Web Page Design
class members with an instructor and is updated on a monthly basis.
Computer Hardware & Peripherals
Crowell I.S.D. currently has
259 PC computers which are networked to a Dell DHCP server with Windows 2003
server software. There is a McAfee Antivirus server, located in the elementary
building, which monitors and sends out protection for all computers on the
network. There are 101 of these computers which are located in the elementary
campus, 158 computers located in the junior high-high school campus. The layout
for this network is as follows:
Elementary Campus
• 46 student
computers in classrooms
• 18 teacher workstations
• 5 workstations/1
server in the business office and superintendent’s office
• 1 workstation in
the elementary secretary’s office
• 2 workstation in the elementary
principal’s office
• 27 computers in Elementary computer lab/ 1 network
laser printer
• 30 laptop computers available for staff use in the
library
• 16 laser printers
• 16 desk jet printers
• 2 Servers:
1 Exchange Server and 1 EPO Server
High School Campus
• 23 teacher
workstations
• 12 student computers
• 13 computers in the library
•
1 workstation in the high school secretary’s office
• 1 workstation in the
high school principal’s office
• 6 computers in the counselor’s office
•
27 computers in high school computer lab/1 network laser printer
• 30
computers in Junior High Lab / 1 network laser printer
• 12 computers in the
content mastery and special ed department
• 30 laptop computers available
for staff use in the library
• 9 laser printers
• 1 network laser
printer, 1 network color laser printer in library
• 15 desk jet printers
• 3 Server: 1 DHCP, 1 Web, 1 Follett
Operating Systems and
Application Programs
Crowell I.S.D. utilizes the following operating
systems and application programs on the elementary and/or high school campuses:
• Windows 2000 Pro, Windows XP Pro
• Microsoft Office 2000 Pro, Office
XP Pro
• Renaissance Place Server for Accelerated Reader and
STAR
programs
• Follett Library System
• Sleek Software for Math and Reading
• Learning.com
• Study Island for TAKS remediation
• Clicker 5 for
Writing
• Microsoft Frontpage
Technology Needs:
The assessment process used in section 1 of 3
identified the following technology needs for Crowell Independent School
District:
• Maintain and upgrade existing technology equipment.
• Expand Technology Application TEKS to all levels.
• Establish and
maintain a cycle in which additional computers are purchased each year to
maintain computers on a three year cycle.
• Incorporate staff development
for instructional and office staff.
• Improve communication between staff
and administration.
| GOAL 1: Goal 1: To provide professional development for integrating technology into teaching, learning, instructional management and administration. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.1.1: | Continue to REAP Title II, Part D funds so that staff
members can attend technology integration workshops at Region 9 ESC during
the summer and school year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Building principals provide information for workshops in technology. | Workshop certificates document attendance | ||||
| 1.1.2: | Crowell ISD will Survey the staff to find technology
training need areas and will schedule staff development, to be organized,
directed, and/or instructed by the technology coordinator, at a rate of
two days during the summer and one 30 minute session per six weeks during
the school year to develop technology skills such as word processing,
presentations, keyboarding, spreadsheets, Facts-on-File, United Streaming,
etc. that will enhance student performance in the classroom curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Administrator's and Technology Staff | PDAS Evaluation Forms and teachers increased knowledge on technology use and integration. | ||||
| 1.1.3: | Instructional staff members will attend at least one
technology training during the summer so that all staff members can meet
the SBEC minimum technology standards for all beginning educators.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
Summer 2006 - Summer 2009 | Building level principals will give Comp. day and PDAS credit for compliant staff. | Enrollment in workshops at Region 9 ESC with certificates of attendance and PDAS evaluation forms. | ||||
| 1.1.4: | Technology Specialist will work with the Director of
Curriculum at Region 9 ESC to offer 1 hour technology online sessions via
distance learning after school on curriculum integration once a semester
to equal at least two for the year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Technolgoy Specialist and Region 9 | Workshop certificates document attendance and increased integration of technology in the classroom | ||||
| 1.1.5: | As part of our Parent Involvement Initiative, Crowell ISD
will offer technology training sessions for parents and community members
during the school year in the high school computer lab at the end of the
school day or in the evenings once per six weeks to equal at least six per
year. Parents may access Crowell ISD's website for continual activities
and technology application.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Technology Department or other computer training staff | Workshop attendance forms, evaluation forms, and teachers being able to meet technology standards set by SBEC | ||||
| 1.1.6: | All staff will continue to use eClass attendance and
gradebook during the school day. Training will be administrered as
teachers ask for help thoughout the school year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Technology Staff and other Computer Training Staff | Workshop attendance forms and evaluations | ||||
| GOAL 2: Crowell ISD will set up, maintain, and stay current with the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services needed to make our district a technology-rich environment. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.1.1: | Maintain T-1 line access to internet and ISP services from
Region 9 ESC.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Sherylene Williams, Business Manager, is charged with paying invoices and applying for E-Rate funds. | Minimal downtime on internet connectivity. | ||||
| 2.1.2: | Crowell ISD will purchase as needed additional computers
and establish a cycling program of 3 years to upgrade or replace outdated
computers.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 |
Administration & Technology staff | Setup and availability of computer labs and equipment. | ||||
| 2.1.3: | Crowell ISD will replace older printers as old printers
fail throughout the school year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 |
Administration & Technology staff | Functional printers accessible to all staff and students | ||||
| 2.1.4: | Crowell ISD will purchase instructional software such as
Clicker 5, Study Island, software for the PDAS, and operational software
such as SynchronEyes on an annual basis to maintain up to date technology
for optimal student achievement in TA TEKS across the curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Revised
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Administration & Technology staff | Student, teacher, and administrative use of new software as evidenced by teacher/student use logs. | ||||
| 2.1.5: | Crowell ISD will maintain networked computer labs for
student and faculty access for classes during the school day and workshops
for teachers at the end of the day or during the summer.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Administration & Technology Specialist & other Technology staff | Student and teacher use of computer labs. | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.2.1: | Crowell ISD will keep all servers updated for all security
vulnerabilities.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
One a Week througout 2006-2009 | Technology Specialist | Servers showing to be updated and secure. | ||||
| 2.2.2: | Crowell ISD will replace existing Cisco router with the
Cisco 2651 router.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Completed |
As funding is available throughout 2006-2009 | Technology Specialist | Work completed during summer and router functioning. | ||||
| 2.2.3: | Crowell ISD will purchase new swithches as old switches
fail to replace outdated switches on network, and add new switches as the
need arises.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
As funding is available throughout 2006-2009 | Technology Specialist | Work completed during summer and network functioning at all times. | ||||
| 2.2.4: | Crowell ISD will build secure housing for network equipment
in the elementary and high school buildings.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Completed |
As funding is available throughout 2006-2007 | Administration & Technology Specialist | Work completed and network equipment secured. | ||||
| 2.2.5: | Crowell ISD will update backbone network wiring with fiber
optics, and add new network drops to classrooms.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Completed |
As funding is available throughout 2006-2009 | Company chosen by Crowell ISD through bid process. | Word Completed during summer and network access in all classrooms and offics. | ||||
| 2.2.6: | Crowell ISD will replace existing codec.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
As funding is available throught 2006-2007 | Company chosen by Crowell ISD through bid process. | Distance learning equipment functioanl and being used. | ||||
| 2.2.7: | Crowell ISD will upgrade existing firewall.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Completed |
As funding is available throughout 2006-2007 | Company chosen by Crowell ISD throug bid process |
Work completed and security of network tested on a regular basis | ||||
| GOAL 3: Technology will be integrated into the classrooms at Crowell I.S.D. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.1.1: | Crowell ISD will create a plan, through staff development
to be held at least twice a year, to vertically align the TA TEKS across
the curriculum to be implemented in the classroom by all teachers.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Building level principals and teaching staff | Monitoring lesson plans to make certain that all TA TEKS are covered | ||||
| 3.1.2: | All students, K-12, at Crowell I.S.D. will fill out an
electronic portfolio which will be submitted every year at the end of the
year and kept on the student file directory on the main server. This
electronic portfolio will include one artifact per six weeks that shows
student achievement in the TA TEKS across the curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Technology Specialist & Classroom Teachers | Portfolios kept on file and updated when needed. | ||||
| 3.1.3: | Two staff members annually may attend the State TCEA
Conference (Texas Computer Education Association) to gain integration
ideas and techniques through workshops and from teachers across the state.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Completed |
2006-2009 |
Technology Specialist, computer staff, or any other interested staff. | Computer staff and other district staff use of new ideas received at conference. | ||||
| 3.1.4: | As staff members in critical teaching areas leave our
disrict and cannot be replaced, Crowell I.S.D. will utilize the Distance
Learning System to offer classes from another district within the NET 9
network.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Building principal and counselor with technical help from technology specialist. | Students receiving instruction in critical teaching areas | ||||
| 3.1.5: | Continue to offer concurrent enrollment classes through
Vernon College to secondary students utilizing distance learning lab.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 | Counselor will work with contact person through Vernon College with technical help from technology specialist. | Student enrollment in classes offered and students receiving credit. | ||||
| 3.1.6: | Crowell ISD will encourage adults to seek classes through
Vernon ISD or ESC 9 Service Center for adult literacy.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2009 |
Building principal and counselor. | Evening classes offered during the school year | ||||
Method of application for formula funds: REAPed
Budget year 2006 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $2,829.00 | Title II Part D funds |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $24,000.00 | General fund and e-rate |
| Materials & Supplies | $46,800.00 | Technology allotment and General fund |
| Equipment | $48,300.00 | General fund, Title I funds & REAP amd E-rate |
| Maintenance | $18,200.00 | General fund,technology allotment, and E-rate |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $1,500.00 | General fund |
| Total | $141,629.00 | |
Budget year 2007 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $3,000.00 | Title II Part D funds |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $23,560.00 | General fund and e-rate |
| Materials & Supplies | $14,500.00 | Technology allotment and General fund |
| Equipment | $30,563.00 | General fund, Title I funds & REAP and E-rate |
| Maintenance | $18,000.00 | Technology allotment and E-rate |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $1,500.00 | General fund |
| Total | $91,123.00 | |
Budget year 2008 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $3,000.00 | Title II Part D funds |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $20,500.00 | General fund and e-rate |
| Materials & Supplies | $15,000.00 | Technology allotment and General fund |
| Equipment | $44,937.00 | General fund, Title I funds & REAP and E-rate |
| Maintenance | $22,000.00 | Technology allotment and E-rate |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,000.00 | General fund |
| Total | $107,437.00 | |
Evaluation Method:
The evaluation process will be assessed in the
following ways:
• Yearly formal survey/needs assessment of the staff in
regards to their use of technology in the classroom.
• Number of students
using technology as a learning tool in the classroom monitored by teachers.
• Number of teachers participating in technology staff development
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Number and types of technology based projects.
• Monitoring the expansion of
the district’s web pages.
• Monitoring and documentation of community
involvement.
• PDAS evaluation documentation in technology related domain.
• Comparisons of needs identified in the Plan versus needs addressed in the
implementation of the Plan.
Attachment item B:
Student Agreement for Acceptable Use of the
Electronic Communications System
Attachment item C:
Employee Agreement for Acceptable Use of the
Electronic Communications System
Attachment item D:
Agreement for Acceptable Use of the Electronic
Communications System by a Non-school User
Attachment item E:
Technology Inventory Survey
CROWELL 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.
