Harmony Science Acad (lubbock)
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Plan Introduction
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Technology
Planning Committee
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Executive Summary
The information in this document is
meant to convey a sense of direction in order to achieve a shared vision of
technology and its use in education. The implementation of this process is
designed to bring these ideas to reality.
The contents are a direct result of a one-year planning cycle and required the
support of the community, parents, students, teachers and administrators.
The teachers, administrators, Board of Directors, and technology steering
committee have developed methods for prioritizing the goals and objectives of
this document.
The primary purpose of The Harmony Science Academy Educational Technology Plan
is to improve student performance and enhance the teaching and learning process
through the effective use of technology.
The vision incorporates three elements: Student-Centered Environment,
Technology Immersion and Integration, and Life-Long
Learning.
These elements are designed to insure that students attending the school
maintain a competitive edge in the United States and the world can adapt to a
rapidly changing technological environment and are equipped with the necessary
tools to learn.
This plan is supported by five objectives and strategies that address the
barriers identified by the stakeholders of the school and community.
Objective #1: To positively impact student achievement through the use of
technology as tools integrating high standards for academics, research,
communication, and problem solving.
Objective #2: To provide quality “just in time” delivery of professional
development activities that support technology in the teaching and learning
process.
Objective #3: To establish community support projects that provides marketable
job skills, technological skills, and literacy to the students and adults of
the community.
Objective #4: To furnish students and staff opportunities to participate in
“real world” project that build marketable skills, interest, and future
direction.
The evaluation design has established benchmarks that will provide an annual
review of the success of the plan and
opportunities to update and revise when appropriate. The budget has been
developed based on the objectives and activities identified in the plan and
includes functionality and scalability functions that are both cost-effective
and provide quality delivery of services.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:
The needs were identified through a comprehensive needs assessment and
technology audit focused on incorporating the state of the art technology
available presently at the school. In order to integrate the fiber (ATM)
infrastructure and the Internet, services and specialized equipment are needed
in order to successfully accomplish the vision of Harmony Science Academy.
Existing
Conditions:
The school’s network features copper-to-the-desktop speed through ATM
technologies. The infrastructure is designed to provide voice, video, and data
across the network at fast speed capability. Network and workstation standards
have been established as well as the software standards for each objective.
There are currently 80 workstations (48 Desktop Computers for students and 25
Notebook Computers for teachers) supported by 1 Multi-Task Server, 1 Web/Exchange
server running on Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition.
Security for the intranet/Internet has been established using the combination
of asecurity appliance running content filtering service and an enterprise
antivirus software solution. A list of technology resources has been attached
in the Appendix A which describes the software and hardware acquisition to
date. The hardware that is needed to accomplish the objectives set forth in
this plan has also been identified.
Internet access is presently provided through DSL and T1 combined. Although
students and staff have Internet access across the school network, it is
limited due to services that are not provided to students such as email.
Limited storage is supplied by
the school for student publications to the Internet and access from home cannot
be made. Centrally managed school database software has been installed on staff
workstations allowing the staff to do some certain tasks online such as
attendance, grading, assessment etc. as well as students and parents are able
to access to the same database over the internet to view these records.
Corporate email service is provided to staff. Microsoft Outlook has been
implemented as the most important communication tool across the faculty
members.
Every classroom has been equipped with a multimedia projector.There are 4
printers currently in use by the faculty and a large Multifunctional Copy
Machine serving the entire school.
Bandwidth to simulcast and multicast video is not available across the Internet.
In addition, distance learning equipment must be acquired to extend the
learning and teaching resources beyond the walls of the school.
Students use the technology in a variety of ways. Summer internships will be
established that provide professionals in the field to work with the students
on software applications purchased by the school.
These applications include graphic arts,
animation, web site development, nonlinear editing, and other areas of interest
expressed by the students.
Technology
Needs:
Additional resources are needed to insure security and seamless delivery of
voice, video, and data across the network.
Video services are not available, although the capacity has been built into the
system for simulcasting and multicasting video media.
Network and storage resources for virtual enterprises are not available to
accommodate student projects.
Additional hardware to produce CDROM’s is needed to provide digital portfolios
and store finished products.
Additional software resources are needed to accommodate the growing interest
from students in production of animation, Internet game design and delivery,
creation of graphic designs and web page development.
Additional network resources are needed to host community partners’ web sites,
publish student products, and virtual enterprises designed by the students.
The ratio between students and computers is below our expected ratio which
prohibits individualized development of software applications as well as
integration of technology in the classroom.
The present telephone system is antiquated and is not integrated into the
network.
Students use the technology in a variety of ways. Extracurricular activities
will be established that provide professionals in the field to work with the students
on software applications purchased by the school. These applications include
graphic arts, animation, web site development, nonlinear editing, and other
areas of interest expressed by the students.
Ongoing professional development and training and technical support in
technology for staff members.
Up-to-date computers to handle changing and expanding software
Vertical Alignment for the teaching of the TEKS objectives for Technology and
for other subjects across the grade levels.
Adobe Master Collection for our High School program is needed.
Software programs such as Study Island, Exam View, Accelerared reader to
accelerate the developments of students. Beside Library and Special education
softwares
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
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GOAL 1: All Harmony Science
Academy educators and students will incorporate technology to improve student
academic achievement in all areas of teaching and learning. |
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OBJECTIVE 1.1: 100% of classroom teachers and
administrators will use software-based applications to efficiently make
datadriven instructional decisions. Budget
Amount $18,000.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01, ER02 |
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Strategies |
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1.1.1: |
Administrators will model
technology usage during staff meetings, classroom walk-throughs, and teacher
evaluation meetings. LEA LRPT
Correlates: EP04, EP05, EP07, EP09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05, LAS08, LAS12,
TL01 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2009-2011 |
Principal, Assistant Principal(s) |
Observation,evaluation meeting
minutes |
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1.1.2: |
Hire campus-based instructional
technologists to assist with seamless classroom technology usage. LEA LRPT
Correlates: EP01, EP09, LAS01, LAS03, LAS10, TL01, TL03, TL04, TL06, TL08 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2009-2011 |
Principal, Technology Director |
Curriculum aligned andb supported
with model technology lessons, lesson plans including equipment lists,
payroll |
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1.1.3: |
Increase multimedia lab usage of
productivity tools. LEA LRPT
Correlates: LAS01, LAS05, LAS15, TL03, TL08, TL09, TL11, TL13 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2009-2011 |
Principal, Technology Director,
Librarian |
Student products, lesson plans,lab
sign-in logs |
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1.1.4: |
All K-3 teachers will use TPRI to
diagnose, prescribe interventions, and monitor student progress in reading. LEA LRPT
Correlates: EP03, I01, LAS01, LAS03, LAS05, LAS06, TL01, TL03, TL05, TL06,
TL07 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2009-2011 |
Principal,Assistant Principal |
Improved student achievement,
increased accuracy in Tier I, II, and III reading placements, trained
teachers |
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1.1.5: |
Provide instructional support
through the computer labs including word, Internet, excel,etc. to increase
project-based opportunities. LEA LRPT
Correlates: EP01, TL01, TL03, TL09 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2009-2011 |
Principal,Technology Director,
Computer Teacher(s) |
Proficiency system results,
walk-throughs, lesson plans |
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1.1.6: |
Increase use of studentcentered
engaged projectbased lessons LEA LRPT
Correlates: TL01, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL09, TL12, TL13 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2009-2011 |
Principal,Assistant
Principal,Technology Director |
Lesson Plans, Student products |
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1.1.7: |
Encourage active participation in
creation and maintenance of teacher webpages LEA LRPT
Correlates: LAS01, LAS03, LAS11, TL16 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2009-2011 |
Principal, Assistant Principal, Technology
Director |
Active teacher webpages |
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GOAL 2: Teachers are to become
technologically capable people through increased educator preparation and
development, so that they can successfully incorporate the technology applications
specified by the TEKS. |
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OBJECTIVE 2.1: Provide ongoing, sustained
professional development on effectively integrating technology into teaching
and learning, instructional management, and administration for all teachers, principals,
administrators, and school library media personnel. Budget
Amount $14,000.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER02 |
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2.1.1: |
Have a district wide technology
facilitator to prepare a district staff development plan and to train and
help teachers to incorporate technology into the curriculum. LEA LRPT
Correlates: EP02, EP08, LAS03, LAS06 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008 - June 2011 |
Superintendent |
Training logs 100% of teachers
trained. |
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2.1.2: |
Keep conducting surveys among
staff members to determine skills and training needed LEA LRPT
Correlates: EP02, EP08, LAS06 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Sep 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Superintendent, District
technology coordinator. |
Analysis of progress. Electronic
survey. |
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2.1.3: |
Offer technology training days for
staff members, as needed. LEA LRPT
Correlates: EP02, EP06, EP08, EP09, LAS03, LAS06 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008-June 2011 |
Superintendent, District
technology coordinator. |
Training logs 90% of teachers participate. |
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GOAL 3: The administration and
support services of the school district will incorporate technology usage
throughout the school district. |
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OBJECTIVE 3.1: Expand community access to school
information through technology, and start and implement policies regarding
parental and community access to encourage expanded use of school facilities,
including the library facility. Budget
Amount $12,000.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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3.1.1: |
Expand Harmony Science Academy
database software that enables the parents to see their child's records
online. LEA LRPT
Correlates: I09, LAS09, LAS11, LAS14, TL15 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008-June 2011 |
Technology Coordinator |
Analysis of progress. Content
analysis of product 50% of parents participate online. |
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3.1.2: |
Continue to develop Harmony
Elementary web site. LEA LRPT
Correlates: I09, TL15 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008 - June 2011 |
Technology Coordinator,
Superintendent |
Analysis of progress. School web
page. |
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3.1.3: |
Provide community training(4
sessions per year) at the school to enhance technology literacy. LEA LRPT
Correlates: TL15 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008- June 2011 |
Technology Director, Computer
teacher(s) |
Training logs Analysis of
progress. 20% of parents |
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3.1.4: |
Purchase cell phones for teachers
and school administrators so that parents can reach them whenever they need
to. LEA LRPT
Correlates: LAS07, LAS09 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008- June 2011 |
Technology Coordinator, Business
Manager |
Purchase Order |
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OBJECTIVE 3.2: Maintain client-centered district
technical assistance and support for the integration of technology into
school operations. Budget
Amount $5,600.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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3.2.1: |
Develop a software program that
enables the PEIMS coordinator and the PEIMS support staff of the district to
maintain and submit PEIMS data to Texas Education Agency on regular basis. LEA LRPT
Correlates: LAS08 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008-June 2011 |
Superintendent, Technology
Coordinator, PEIMS coordinator, |
Content analysis of product
Completed program |
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OBJECTIVE 3.3: Annually update district
technology plan based on collective data Budget
Amount $1,000.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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3.3.1: |
Provide regular technology plan
updates to include and adjust technolgy integration timelines LEA LRPT
Correlates: I01, LAS01, LAS02, LAS04 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008 - June 2011 |
Technology Planning Committee |
Working Committee, Sign-in Sheets |
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GOAL 4: Infrastructure for
Technology – Harmony Science Academy will provide sufficient budget to
acquire and support all elements of the technology program, which will
include updating and acquisition of hardware and software and providing
timely technical support services for classrooms and library. |
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OBJECTIVE 4.1: Meet the technology equipment
target of a student to workstation ratio of 4:1 Budget
Amount $30,070.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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4.1.1: |
Purchase new workstations in order
to achieve the target of a student to workstation ratio of 4:1 Comments:
This strategy may require improving the server since the work load of the
server will increase too much. LEA LRPT
Correlates: I04 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
June 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Technology Director |
Analysis of progress. Increased
student and staff access |
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4.1.2: |
Open new computer laboratories as
student population grows LEA LRPT
Correlates: I04, I09 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
August 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Superintendent, Principal,
Technology Coordinator |
Operational new labs |
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4.1.3: |
Purchase new workstations for
library LEA LRPT
Correlates: I01, I05, TL10 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008 - June 2011 |
Superintentent,Principal,Technology
Coordinator,Librarian |
Computers purchased and installed. |
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4.1.4: |
Purchase new servers and
appropriate software programs to improve the service quality and network
security. LEA LRPT
Correlates: I06, I09 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008- Dec 2009 |
Technology Director |
Purchased servers and software
programs. |
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OBJECTIVE 4.2: Replace and reposition obsolete
technology and infrastructure on a scheduled basis to ensure maximum
efficiency and use, continue to provide high speed access to the Internet for
students and staff Budget
Amount $21,000.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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4.2.1: |
Establish a high speed wireless
Wide Area Network (WAN) connection in the school which can be used by all of
staff and students LEA LRPT
Correlates: I01, I02, I06, I07 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
August - September 2008 |
Technology Director |
Operational WAN |
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Purchase notebook computers that
have necessary software and wireless connection equipments integrated in
them. LEA LRPT
Correlates: I09 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008- June 2011 |
Technology Director |
Purchase orders |
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4.2.3: |
Provide hard disk space to each
staff and student which they can use for their academic use. Network and
storage resources for virtual enterprises are not available to accommodate
student projects. Additional hardware to produce CDROMs is needed to provide
digital portfolios and store finished products. LEA LRPT
Correlates: I05 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008 - June 2011 |
Technology Director |
Operational hard disk space for
each staff member. |
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OBJECTIVE 4.3: Seek external funding for the
technology infrastructure Budget
Amount $2,100.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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4.3.1: |
The Harmony Science Academy will
continue to utilize local funding, state funding, and outside resources to
assist in the quality delivery of technology services to the school, remote
sites, students, parents, and the community. Resources that have been
identified and/or will be sought include the following: Local Funds State
Technology Funds The Schools and Libraries Commission (E-Rate) Technology in
Education (TEA— Competitive RFP) Discovery Grants (TIFB—Competitive RFP) Private
and Corporate Gifts Private Corporation and Foundation Funding LEA LRPT
Correlates: I02 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
2008-2011 |
Superintendent, Technology
Coordinator, Business Manager |
Resources are identified and
funding located. |
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OBJECTIVE 4.4: Use strategies for students for
higher academic achievement to meet the TEKS objectives. Budget
Amount $2,100.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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4.4.1: |
Purchase and use a web based
educational assessment software that will enable teachers to prepare
assessment tests to administer to each class so that the educational needs of
the students can be followed and extra help could be provided for the areas
they need help. LEA LRPT
Correlates: TL04, TL06, TL07, TL10 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Sep - Dec 2008 |
Principal,Assistant
Principal(s),Teachers |
Standardized inventory,approved
purchases |
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OBJECTIVE 4.5: Incorporate technology into
teaching and learning in all subject areas. Budget
Amount $4,900.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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4.5.1: |
Purchase and use a curriculum
based Reading software program(including books and quizzes) for all the grade
levels. Comments: Software programs will help promote the use of technology
for teaching in the classrooms. LEA LRPT
Correlates: TL06, TL07 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Sep 2008 -2011 |
Principal, Assistant Principal(s),
Teachers, Technology Director |
Purchase orders |
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OBJECTIVE 4.6: Research and promote curricula and
teaching strategies that incorporate technology effectively into curricula
and instruction. Budget
Amount $700.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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4.6.1: |
Continue to identify, adopt, and
use curricula adopted by the State which integrates technology into the
curriculum. LEA LRPT
Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL13 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008- June 2011 |
Textbook Committee, Teachers |
50% of the grades have adopted
textbooks.100% of |
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GOAL 5: Continue and improve a
community partnership on the use of technology in the learning process |
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OBJECTIVE 5.1: To use technology effectively to
promote parental involvement and increase communication with parents Budget
Amount $4,000.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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5.1.1: |
Develop Online Database for
parents LEA LRPT
Correlates: I03, I08, LAS11 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
September 2008 |
Technology Director |
Database installed at the campus |
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5.1.2: |
Conduct survey of community
members to assess technology satisfaction in the campus LEA LRPT
Correlates: I08, LAS07, TL15 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
May 2009, May 2010, May 2011 |
Principa |
Survey Results |
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5.1.3: |
Present informational sessions(2
sessions per year) on Internet awareness and safety for parents/guardians LEA LRPT
Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL15 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
January 2009- June 2011 |
Technology Director |
Parent Workshop Logs. |
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OBJECTIVE 5.2: Encourage collaboration with
parents,higher education, businesses and community. Budget
Amount $3,000.00 E-Rate
Correlates: ER01 |
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5.2.1: |
Initiate and continue
collaboration between Texas Gulf Institute(TGI). LEA LRPT
Correlates: LAS13 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008 - June 2011 |
Principal and TGI staff |
Facilities are available for ACE
Preparation |
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5.2.2: |
Continue and implement online
enrollment application LEA LRPT
Correlates: I08 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
Jan 2008 - June 2011 |
Technology Director |
Parents are applying online for
enrollment |
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5.2.3: |
Adult Literacy technology training
sessions will be held in the Texas Gulf Instittute(TGI) training labs. LEA LRPT
Correlates: LAS09, LAS13, TL14 |
State: Original Status:
Planned |
March 2008 - June 2011 |
Assistant Pricipal |
Training session logs |
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D
formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $642.00
Method of
application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2008
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Budget item |
Cost |
Funding Sources with amount per
source |
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Staff Development |
$9,000.00 |
$260 Title II, Part D |
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Telecommunications & Internet
Access |
$6,240.00 |
$5616 E-Rate |
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Materials & Supplies |
$6,000.00 |
$5000 State Technology Revenue |
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Equipment |
$10,000.00 |
$4000 State Technology Revenue |
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Maintenance |
$3,000.00 |
State Funding |
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Miscellaneous Expenses |
$1,000.00 |
State Funding |
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Total |
$35,240.00 |
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Budget year 2009
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Budget item |
Cost |
Funding Sources with amount per
source |
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Staff Development |
$9,500.00 |
$200 Title II, Part D |
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Telecommunications & Internet
Access |
$6,240.00 |
$5616 E-Rate |
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Materials & Supplies |
$6,500.00 |
$5000 State Technology Revenue |
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Equipment |
$12,500.00 |
$4000 State Technology Revenue |
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Maintenance |
$3,500.00 |
$265 Title II, Part D |
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Miscellaneous Expenses |
$1,250.00 |
State Funding |
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Total |
$39,490.00 |
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Budget year 2010
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Budget item |
Cost |
Funding Sources with amount per
source |
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Staff Development |
$10,000.00 |
$250 Title II, Part D |
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Telecommunications & Internet
Access |
$6,240.00 |
$5616 E-Rate |
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Materials & Supplies |
$7,250.00 |
$6000 State Technology Revenue |
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Equipment |
$15,000.00 |
$5500 State Technology Revenue |
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Maintenance |
$4,000.00 |
$392 Title II, Part D |
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Miscellaneous Expenses |
$1,250.00 |
State Funding |
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Total |
$43,740.00 |
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Evaluation
Evaluation Process:
Evaluation of the Technology Plan will be a systematic process. A committee
consisting of superintendent, technology director, principal, assistant
principal and accountant will be responsible for the evaluation. The process
formative) evaluation will be conducted based on established benchmarks and
reviewed by the committee.
The object of this evaluation will be to identify
strengths and weaknesses while the plan is being conducted so that ongoing
improvements can be made. The committee will determine whether the technology
plan is achieving its objectives, identify unintended positive or negative
outcomes, and acquire information that will help project staff increase their
effectiveness.
A report will be given to Board of Trustees after
each formal evaluation occurs.
The Plan will be evaluated two times each year:
May 2009, 2010, 2011
December 2008, 2009, 2010
The summative evaluation will be concerned with results or products of the
project. It will be conducted not so much to remedy ongoing problems, but to
make administrative decisions regarding continuance, effectiveness, and levels
of funding. In the design of the evaluation several factors have been
considered. Consideration was given to what elements are to be evaluated, what
contextual elements bear on the evaluation, and what resources are available.
Also taken into account are legal, ethical, and political considerations and
constraints.
The evaluation will determine proof of effectiveness of the project,
improvement of the project, accountability, whether the project is properly
implemented, etc.
Evaluation
Method:
Bechmarks will be established to determine the successful completion of the
objectives:
Integrating technology into curriculum and instruction
Increasing the ability of teachers to teach
Enabling students to meet challenging state academic standards
Acquiring and deploying technologies and telecommunication services
Meeting timeline for implementation
The Texas STaR Chart will also be used as a criteria which has been developed
according to Texas Long-Range Plan for
Technology for 1996-2011 around the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator
Preparation and Development,
Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for Technology. By
using the STaR chart as a monitoring tool, Harmony Science Academy will be able
to assess technical growth on an annual basis. The STaR chart will also be used
to compare
Harmony Science Academy's results with other Texas districts.
Appendix
Attachment item A:
Descriptions and specifications of the instruments that are in use in 2008.
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Attachment
item B:
Harmony Science Academy Computer Use Policy
Attachment
item C:
Harmony Science Academy Computer Network Administration Policy for Students
Attachment
item D:
Harmony Science Academy Computer Acceptable Use Policy
Harmony
Science Acad (lubbock) 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.