District Goal 8:

To ensure that all school communities interact seamlessly through emerging technologies in instruction, operations, and leadership.

Objective(s):

8a. Teaching and Learning: By the year 2010, the STaR Chart average for Area 1 will be 19.0 and campuses will be in the advanced range in the technological resources to support the integration of technologies to maximize teaching and learning through curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments.

By the end of the year 2007, the STaR Chart average for Area 1 will be 16.0 and the campuses will have the technological resources to support the integration of technologies to maximize teaching and learning through curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments.

8b. Educator Preparation and Development: By the year 2010, the STaR Chart average for Area I1 will be 19.0 and campuses will have the technological resources to enhance professional practice to increase productivity and enhance the learning environment.

By the end of the year 2007, the STaR Chart average for Area I1 will be 16.0 and campuses will have the technological resources to enhance professional practice to increase productivity and enhance the learning environment.

8c. Administration and Support Services: By the year 2010 the STaR Chart average for Area II1 will be 19.0 and campuses will have the technological resources for the integration of technology to support productive systems for learning and administration.

By the end of the year 2007, the STaR Chart average for Area II1 will be 18.0 and campuses will have the technological resources for the integration of technology to support productive systems for learning and administration.

8d. Infrastructure for Technology: By the year 2010, the STaR Chart average for Area 1V will be 19.0 and a reliable technology infrastructure will be in place to support all functions involved in the education process.

By the end of the year 2007, the STaR Chart average for Area 1V will be 18.0 and a reliable technology infrastructure will be in place to support all functions involved in the education process.

8e. Technology Teaching Competencies: By the end of the year 2010, 100% of the professional teaching staff will have mastered CISD Technology Competencies Domain 1: Basic Technology Foundations and Domain 2: Personal Professional Use of Technology; and 80% will have mastered CISD Technology Competencies Domain 3: Application of Technology in Instruction.

Strategy	Responsibility	Resources	Timeline	Formative Evaluation
8a. Teaching and Learning: By the end of the year 2007, the STaR Chart average for Area 1 will be 16.0 and the campuses will have the technological resources to support the integration of technologies to maximize teaching and learning through curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments.
Patterns of Classroom Use: Teachers primarily use technology to supplement instruction, streamline management functions, and present teacher-centered lectures Teachers primarily use technology to direct instruction, improve productivity, model technology skills, and direct students in the use of productivity applications for technology integration Teachers primarily use technology in teacher-led and some student-centered learning experiences to develop higher-order thinking skills and provide opportunities for collaboration with content experts, peers, parents, and community Teachers seamlessly integrate technology in a student-centered learning environment where technology is used to solve real world problems in collaboration with business, industry, and higher education	Instructional Technology Specialist Curriculum Coordinators Campus Administrators	Level III Bond Technology Allotment	2007 2008 2009 2010	Campus STaR Chart (TL 1)
2. Frequency / Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content: Most teachers occasionally use technology to supplement or reinforce instruction. Most teachers have regular weekly access and use of technology and digital resources for curriculum activities. Most teachers have regular weekly access and use of technology and digital resources in various instructional settings. Most teachers and students have on-demand access to appropriate technology and digital resources anytime/anywhere for technology-integrated curriculum activities.	Instructional Technology Specialist Curriculum Coordinators Campus Administrators	Level III Bond Technology Allotment Title II Part D	2007 2008 2009 2010	Campus STaR Chart (TL 2)
3. Content Area Connections: Most teachers use technology for basic skills. Most teachers use technology to support content objectives. Most teachers incorporate technology in their subject area TEKS. Most teachers and students seamlessly apply technology across all subject areas.	Instructional Technology Specialist Curriculum Coordinators Campus Administrators	Level III Bond Technology Allotment Title II Part D	2007 2008 2009 2010	Campus STaR Chart (TL 3)
2. Technology Applications TEKS Implementation: Technology is integrated into foundation subject area TEKS and activities are separated by subject and grade. Technology is integral to all subject area TEKS.	Instructional Technology Specialist Curriculum Coordinators Campus Administrators	Level III Bond Technology Allotment	2007 2010	Campus STaR Chart (TL 4)
3. Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS: Within each grade level cluster, all Technology Applications TEKS are met and K-8 benchmarks are established. Within each grade level cluster, all Technology Applications TEKS are met and all K-8 benchmarks are met.	Instructional Technology Specialist Curriculum Coordinators Campus Administrators	Level III Bond Technology Allotment	2007 2010	Campus STaR Chart (TL 5)
4. Online Learning: Most teachers use a few web-based learning activities. Most teachers customize several web-based lessons. Most teachers create web-based lessons which include online TEKS-based content, resources, and learning activities. Most teachers create and integrate web-based lessons which include online TEKS-based content, resources, learning activities, and interactive communications.	Teachers Principals	Technology Allotment	2007 2008 2009 2010	Campus STaR Chart (TL 6)
7. Technology Tools for Teachers: Teachers have access to online student portfolio information to monitor and differentiate instruction as appropriate.	Assistant Superintendent for Technology Curriculum Coordinators Teachers	Operational	2007	Online Student Portfolio
8. Technology Tools for Parents: Online resources are available for parents to monitor their child(ren)’s progress.	Assistant Superintend for Technology	Operational	2007	Online Parent Access to student information
9. Technology Tools for Students Develop an online collaborative environment	Assistant Superintendent for Technology	Operational	2007	FirstClass, online databases
8b. Educator Preparation and Development: By the end of the year 2007, the STaR Chart average for Area I1 will be 16.0 and campuses will have the technological resources to enhance professional practice to increase productivity and enhance the learning environment.
1. Content of Professional Development: Most teachers have completed professional development in technology literacy skills, including the Internet, district information systems, and basic software applications. Most teachers have completed professional development on the integration of technology specific to their content area and to increase productivity to accomplish a variety of instruction and management tasks. Most teachers have completed professional development on the integration of technology and use of proven strategies that facilitate the development of higher order thinking skills and collaboration with experts, peers, and parents. Most teachers have completed professional development of strategies for creating new learning environments that empower students to think critically to solve real-world problems and collaborate with experts.	Instructional Technology Specialist Curriculum Coordinators Principals	Level III Bond Operational Tech Allotment Title II Part D	2007 2008 2009 2010	Campus STaR Chart (EP 1)<