George Washington Carver Technology Action Plan

Created by:

Kimberly Daigle

EDLD 5352

3/18/11

G.W. Carver Technology Organizational Chart

SuperintendentTOBY YORK

Executive DirectorDIANA COX

Computer Support Services

ElementaryTERRY ARANJO

LAN SupportDIANA

MORRIS

Administrative Trainer

TERRI RHODES

Director of Curriculum and InstructionHOLLI MALLOY

SUPERENTINDENT (TOBY YORK)

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL AND FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM TO BE ACHIEVED IN THE DISTRICT.

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTINUOUS APPRAISAL OF CURRICULUM AND COURSES OF STUDY. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR AND CONDUCT OF STUDENTS AND FOR DISCIPLINE IN THE SCHOOLS.

ENSURE THAT THE RIGHTS OF ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPECTED AND THAT ALL HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES APPROPRIATE TO THEIR NEEDS.

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (FRANKIE JACKSON)

HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF USING TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES TO SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN. THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, ALSO CALLED THE CTO, HAS THE FINAL AUTHORITY FOR ALL MATTERS

RELATED TO COMPUTERS, WEB PRESENCE, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE DISTRICT.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (STEVE KOESHER)

SERVES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DIANA COX. RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS BY ASSISTING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY USE AND RELATED SERVICES: PLANNING, EVALUATING, DEVELOPING,

IMPLEMENTING, MONITORING AND MAINTAINING DISTRICT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND NEW CURRICULAR TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES AS ASSIGNED; RECOMMENDING DISTRICT AND DEPARTMENT TECHNOLOGY DECISIONS AND OVERALL DIRECTION;

OVERSEEING ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT STAFF; PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SERVING AS A RESOURCE TO OTHERS.

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (HOLLI MALLOY)

USES INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS, THE DISTRICT APPRAISALPROCESS, AND EVALUATIVE FEEDBACK FROM SUPERVISORS TO IMPROVE TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCY.

B. STRIVES TO IMPROVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH SELF-INITIATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTACTIVITIES.

DISSEMINATES TECHNOLOGICAL IDEAS AND INFORMATION TO STAFF DISTRICT STAFF MEMBERS; PROVIDES LEADERSHIP INADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES FACING THE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Administrative Staff and Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABLE FOR STUDENTS' TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS STAR CHART STANDARDS. SERVE AS A TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER TO PROMOTE A PRODUCTIVE WORKING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ADVANCEMENT.

COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES ELEMENTARY

COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS SUPPORT USERS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOR ALL ASPECTS OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. HIGHLY TRAINED TO SOLVE MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF COMPUTER ISSUES -- ANYTHING FROM SMALL GLITCHES TO MAJOR

SYSTEM CRASHES.

LAN SUPPORT SPECIALIST

ACCOUNTABLE FOR STUDENTS' TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS STAR CHART STANDARDS. SERVE AS A TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER TO PROMOTE A PRODUCTIVE WORKING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ADVANCEMENT.

COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES ELEMENTARY

COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS SUPPORT USERS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOR ALL ASPECTS OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. HIGHLY TRAINED TO SOLVE MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF COMPUTER ISSUES -- ANYTHING FROM SMALL GLITCHES TO MAJOR

SYSTEM CRASHES.

Continued ~ Administrative Staff and Responsibilities

Carver’s Campus Goal

GWC’s Campus Goal:

Utilize campus specialists/district personnel to work with teachers and students which will result in an

increase in state mandated assessments to at least 90%.

Campus Objectives

• Campus Objective 1 – Campus will work to ensure that the district technology curriculum is aligned with the state mandated TEKS by creating a team which addresses such concerns (ILT)

• Campus Objective 2 – Staff Development training housed on the campus will ensure the proficient utilization of the various technological resources available to students and staff.

• Campus Objective 3 – Due to the budget constraints, there will be an attempt to ensure necessary personnel from the district is readily available. This will not be known until the new budget and staff arrangements have been made.

• Campus Objective 4 – Staff members will received coached training on how to use the programs available within the classroom.

GWC’s Technology Action Plan# Strategies/Initiatives Start

DateProjected

FinishDate

Person Responsible

Target Student

Population / Number Served

Resources Required

($Amounts /Source of Funding)

Measurable Indicators of

Success

Status

1 Utilize trained staff to provide training at Victoria Walker on

district/campus initiatives, such as; Fountas & Pinnell, C-Scope,

Diff. Instr. Thinking Maps, Balanced Literacy, LoTi..

(3,4,5,10),

Aug 2011 June 2012 Administrator Instruction

Coach

Pre-K-5(1050

students)

Campus Budget $500

SCE

Trainings Scheduled

Walk-throughs for proficient

use

Ongoing

2 Provide staff training on programs available in computer lab, such

as; Edusmart, School Net, SuccessMaker, C-Scope.

(4,5,10), LoTi

Aug 2011 June 2012 CTS and TMS Technology

Team

Pre-K-5(1050

students)

$500SCE

Campus Funds

Trainings scheduled and

attended

Ongoing

3 Encourage, support, and provide training on

technology availablein classroom.

Demonstrate use in classroom.

* United Streaming* Mobile Lab* Power Point

* Research*LoTi(4,5)

Aug 2011 June 2012 CTS and TMS Technology

Team

Pre-K-5(1050

students)

$300 Campus Funds

Lesson PlansWalk-throughsTeachers and

students using technology in the classroom.

Ongoing

Evaluation and Assessments

• Classroom Assignments• Classroom Projects• AEIS and AYP• Benchmark and TAKS data• STAR Chart

Technology proficiency in the 21st cooperative learning environment is a non-negotiable according to the various articles read throughout this course. According to the Texas LRP for Technology, each district should do the following to ensure an effective technology plan is implemented:

• Establish and articulate a vision for incorporation of technology into learning, teaching, and administrative processes•Assemble a team representing all stakeholders•Review technology requirements from all levels•Assess the current technology health of the campus•Develop goals, objectives, and strategies to address needs•Incorporate goals into budgeting process•Monitor and evaluate technology implementation•Assess the use for all students, educators and administrators

The Action Plan that I have created does address all of these elements.

APPLICATION FROM EDLD 5352

LIVERS, H (2011). INTERVIEW WITH FORMER PRINCIPAL: SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAMAR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM. (2011). TECHNOLOGY DISCUSSION EDLD 5352

GEORGE, A. (2011) . INTERVIEW WITH 5TH GRADE ILT/SBDM REPRESENTATIVE: G.W. CARVER, GCCISD

TLRP PROGRESS REPORT (2008), PG. 123

MARTINEZ, N. (2011). INTERVIEW WITH CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY LIASION: G.W. CARVER, GCCISD

REFERENCES FOR ACTION PLAN: