PANHANDLE ISD
Technology Plan

2004 - 2007




GARY LARAMORE

SUPERINTENDENT


DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 16
Address P O BOX 1030
City, State Zip PANHANDLE, TX 790681030
Phone (806) 537-3568
Fax (806) 537-4055
County District Number 33902

Number of Campuses 3
Total Student Enrollment 701
District Size 500 - 999
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 25.10%

Technology Expenditures $1,196,000.00
Technology budgets
reported in plan by category
Teaching and Learning Budget $415,000.00
Educator Preparation and Development Budget $290,000.00
Administration and Support Services Budget $148,000.00
Infrastructure for Technology Budget $343,000.00
Total: $1,196,000.00
Technology Expenditure
Per Pupil		 $1,706.13
Number of Campuses
with Direct Connection to Internet		 3
Percentage of Campuses
with Direct Connection to Internet		 100.00%
Number of Classrooms
with Direct Connection to Internet		 60
Percentage of Classrooms
with Direct Connection to Internet		 100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio 4 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to
complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart		 3
Percentage of campuses that have
completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart		 100.00 %

Plan Introduction

Last Updated 03/25/2004

Plan status approved
Years Included in the Plan 2004 - 2007
Number of years covered by the plan: 3
Years Approved for the Plan 2004 - 2007
Number of approved years: 3

Technology Planning Committee
Helen Beck High School Computer Applications
Carolyn Beddingfield Librarian
Jennifer Harding Junior High History
Terry Coffee High School History
Cappi Davis Elementary Grade 3
Kim Ewing Elementary Grade 4
Robin Fulce Elementary Principal
Beverly Gray High School English and Spanish
Janie Haiduk Elementary Grade 5
Mike Jones Junior High Principal
Brenda Lingenfelter Elementary Grade 2
Dan Looten Businessman and Parent
Kevin Meyer Junior High Science
Kent Nix Board Member/Parent/Professional Programmer
Gary Richardson High School Government/Economics
Danny Roselius Technology Instructor
Greg Slover High School Principal
Diana Smith Junior High Math
Rodney Throgmorton Assistant Technology Coordinator and Committee Chairman
                                                                                   

Executive Summary

The Panhandle Independent School District Technology Plan will provide infrastructure and resources to support the achievement of students through the complete integration of technology throughout all areas of the curriculum.

Needs Assessment

Assessment Process:
In order to determine the technology needs to be addressed during the next three years, input was solicited from several sources. The District improvement plan was consulted to determine if any technology goals found there needed to be addressed in the this plan. A technology needs survey was filled out by the administration and staff. A student needs survey was filled out by numerous students in the upper grade levels. Personal interviews were conducted with selected business people, parents, and students.

Existing Conditions:
Following is a summary of the existing conditions at Panhandle ISD at the end of the 2002-2003 school year:

Panhandle ISD Overview
• The entire school district is directly connected to the internet via a T1 line that enters the District at the High School campus. A fiber backbone then connects the T1 line to all of the individual buildings. Category 5 cabling then connects the rooms to a central distribution point in each building. Switches are located in the high school, junior high school, activity center, and elementary school to ensure fast reliable and efficient service. Maintenance is provided by the Technology Coordinator and Assistant Technology Coordinator with technical support from the ESC16 service center
• All classrooms in the district are wired with 4 network drops.
• An existing building was remodeled to accommodate a Tech Lab with nineteen modules.
• All three campuses have at least on lab with twenty networked computers.
• All administration offices are networked.
• An automated student services program is used district wide that manages student data but also gives the teachers the capability of taking attendance and maintaining their grade book online.
• The Cafeteria is wired and connected to the internet. An automated food service software is being used to streamline the process.
• All students at all levels actively participate in the Accelerated Reading program
• During the last two years teachers on all campuses have received training on integration of technology into the classroom
• All three libraries are part of the consortium and TLC. They all have two terminals for checking out books and connecting to other library resources.

• All of the classrooms and administrative offices have the capability of printing to a central high speed copy machine.

Panhandle High School

• A teaching lab containing 20 networked computers, a networked laser printer, and networked high speed color printer. The main use of this lab is teaching business applications courses, web mastering, computer programing, A+ certification and keyboarding.
• A sign-up lab containing 20 networked computers and a high speed networked color printer. The main use of this lab is teaching dual credit courses, online courses, and research. Some of the existing computers need upgraded.
• A Tech Lab with 19 individual modules.
• All of the classrooms have one teacher computer and at least one student computer.
• The office has three networked computers, one laser printer, and one color printer.
• The library has eight computers that are used to do internet research, run Sirs Government, Sirs Researcher, ProQuest, encyclopedia programs, and other research tools.
• All of the classrooms have video projectors to allow teachers to use multimedia in their presentations.


Panhandle Junior High School

• A teaching lab containing 20 networked computers, one networked, high speed, color printer, and one fast laser printer. The lab is used for teaching keyboarding and class sign-up.
• All other classrooms have one teacher computer and at least one student computer. Many of these classrooms have from one to three additional computers that are older and of limited use on the internet.
• The office has three networked computers, one networked color laser printer, and one scanner/copier/printer.
• The library has seventeen networked computers and one high speed, networked, color printer and one other color printer. These computers are used for one class and to run Sirs Government, Sirs Researcher, ProQuest, encyclopedia programs and other research tools.
• Large screen TVs and VCRs are mounted to the wall in each classroom.
• Eight of ten classrooms have video projectors.

Panhandle Elementary School

• A sign-up lab used by the teachers for keyboarding, course software, and teaching computer literacy.
• Each classroom has at least one computer for teacher use and from one to three for student use.
• The office has two networked computers, one laser printer, and one color printer.
• The workroom has 1 networked computer, one scanner, and 1 color printer.
• The counselor’s office has one computer and 1 color printer.

Technology Needs:
In order to graduate technology proficient students adequate access to hardware and software must be provided.
Extend the use of technology in the special education classrooms.

Implement more computer software/courseware into the curriculum.

Motivate and enrich student learning using multimedia presentations.

Provide class access to technology for the purpose of research, enrichment, and practice.

Develop the District homepage into a more useful and visible instrument.

Improve reading abilities at all levels.

Continue to utilize the T1 line for internet access.

Equip and train administrative personnel and librarians in the use of hardware and software that is critical to their being able to perform their function in an efficient manner.

Students need to be required to use a variety of reference software and research tools.

Students need knowledge of basic day-to-day computer operation.

Expand the Tech Lab and include more modules and continue to use all of the existing modules

Provide additional training for teachers and increase community involvement

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: Teaching & Learning--Utilize technology as a tool for improvement in academic achievement, cirriculum integration, increased accessibility, and innovation.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:   To improve the academic achievement, including technology literacy and proficiency, of all students.

Budget Amount $60000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04a 11

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  1.1.1: Use Accelerated Reader program effectively at all grade levels.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL01 TL05

2004-2007 Teachers and Principals Increased reading scores on standardized tests.

  1.1.2: Use WebCCAT to analyze students' strengths and weaknesses.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL02

 Ongoing Campus teachers and principals Test results
  1.1.3: Create and utilize benchmark assessments at all levels.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL12, TL14, TL15

 2004-ongoing Campus teachers and principals Statistical analysis of results
  1.1.4: Offer Digital Curriculm streaming videos and other online videos

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
EP11 TL16 TL18

Ongoing Teachers and instructional technology staff Statistics of use.
  1.1.5: Students and teachers will continue to use the internet for research and take advantage of all of the resources including but not limited to e-mail, search engines, on-line purchases, and online support.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL01 TL02 TL03 TL05

2004-2007 Building administrator, Technology Coordinator Observation
  1.1.6: Students in high school and junior high will receive instruction in using reference software. This will include but not be limited to such programs as the following: 1)Encyclopedia Britannica and other encyclopedia programs. 2)Proquest for magazine articles 3)Sirs Researcher 4)Sirs Government 5)Content specific CDROMs

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
EP10 I07 TL05

2004-2007 Campus Librarian Finished research papers.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:   Technology skills will be integrated into all subject areas and curriculum.

Budget Amount $30000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04a 07 11

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  1.2.1: Each teacher will identify 1-2 software programs they are not presently using, that will help teach or reinforce one of the TEKS objectives.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL07, TL08

 Ongoing Technology coordinator, principals, and teachers Teacher responses
  1.2.2: Teachers will create and implement multimedia presentations into their TEKS curriculum. Students of sufficient age and ability will be given opportunity to create multimedia presentations as part of class projects.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL06, TL07

 Ongoing Teachers Teacher observation and principal observation
OBJECTIVE 1.3:   Add students' accessibility to innovative technologies and courses.

Budget Amount $325000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 02 03 04a 08

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  1.3.1: Students will be able to use the latest technology to manage the school web page.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL06 TL10

Ongoing Webmastering teacher, Principal, Technology Director Public feedback on webpage, teacher and principal observation,
  1.3.2: Students will be able to learn skills that will enable them to pass the Microsoft A+ Certification test.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:

 Ongoing Technology Teacher, Tehnology Coordinator, High School Principal. Percent passing the A+ certification test.
  1.3.3: Students will produce and construct the school districts television site.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:

 Ongoing Modular Lab Instructor, Technology Coordinator Community Feed Back, Quality of broadcast
  1.3.4: The modular technology lab will be maintained and modules added as needed.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL06 TL07 TL08 TL10 TL20

2005-2007 Modular Lab Instructor, Technology Coordinator, Assistant Technology Coordinator Finished projects, Results of Student surveys

GOAL 2: Educator preparation and development - Teachers will become proficient in integrating technology into the curricula and transform teaching practices by promoting student-centered learning.
OBJECTIVE 2.1:   The Instructional staff will implement and teach Technology Application TEKS as they integrate technology into the TEKS curriculum/

Budget Amount $230000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 04b 07 11

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  2.1.1: Continue offering staff devlopment for teachers and librarians that focus on preparing teachers to integrate technology into their subject area

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS01 EP01 EP03 EP04 EP08 EP09 EP12 I01 I08 TL03 TL04 TL05

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator and Building Principals Staff development evaluations
  2.1.2: All teachers will attend one technology conference each year.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS01 AS03 EP01 EP03 EP05 EP08 TL01 TL03 TL08

2004-2007 Building principal Record or attendance.
  2.1.3: Make use of two waver days each year for the purpose of additional training in the use of technology with the emphasis on integration.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS01 EP01 EP03 EP06 EP08 TL01 TL03 TL08

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Feedback from training and classroom observaions.
OBJECTIVE 2.2:   Encourage the Instructional staff to meet SBEC standards for technology literacy.

Budget Amount $60000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

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

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  2.2.1: STAR Chart input will be used to evaluate staff in terms of SBEC standards.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
EP05 EP09 EP12 TL15

Ongoing Building Administrator Star Chart
  2.2.2: Encourage staff to develop computer skills by seeking one-on-one traing provided by the instructional technology staff.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS01 TL02 TL03

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Observation of skill usage.

GOAL 3: Administration and Support Services - Impove communication and decision making processes in the area of student records, parent/community awareness and envolvement, and other support services.
OBJECTIVE 3.1:   Technology will be utilized to access and maintain student and teacher records.

Budget Amount $55000.00
LRPT category: Administration and Support Services

E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04b 08 11

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  3.1.1: AEISIT data will be analyzed by campuses to determine weaknesses of students and set student goals.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS02 AS03 EP02 TL11

2004-2007 Principals and classroom teachers. Reports
  3.1.2: All campuses will utilize an online grade book to maintain student grades and generate reports for student, parent, and teacher use.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS02 AS03

2004-2007 Records and reports Campus staff
  3.1.3: Support personnel will receive trainging in all administration and support systems.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS02 AS07 EP07 TL11

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator and building administrator Attendance records
  3.1.4: Health Office software will be used by the school nurse to keep track of health records.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:

 2004-2007 School Nurse Health records
  3.1.5: Building administrators will use evaluation software to evaluate teachers.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL13

2004-2007 Building administrators Software reports
OBJECTIVE 3.2:   Electronically delivered information will be used to communicate with parents and community.

Budget Amount $65000.00
LRPT category: Administration and Support Services

E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 06 09 10 12

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  3.2.1: Email will be used to communcate student progress.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS05 AS07 TL09 TL17 TL19 TL21

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator and building administrators emails
  3.2.2: The PISD Website will be maintained and updated with information for parents and community members

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS04 AS05 AS07 TL17 TL21

2004-2007 Webmaster, PISD Administrators, Webmastering Class Hits on website
  3.2.3: The Technology Plan Committee will regularly evaluate the district Technology Plan.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
EP13 EP14 I09 TL09 TL19 TL21

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Feedback reports from Technology Committee
  3.2.4: Teachers and community members will be encouraged to help find and write grants for other funding.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I09 I11

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Grant Awards
  3.2.5: Board agenda and board meeting notes will posted online and shared with the community and staff.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS01 AS02 AS03 AS04 AS05

2004-2007 Webmaster, Business Office Hits on website
  3.2.6: The District television station will be used to share information with parents and the community.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS04 AS05 AS07 TL17 TL21

2004-2007 Technolgy Teacher Viewer comments
OBJECTIVE 3.3:   Computer software will be used to automate the library system and track inventory

Budget Amount $27000.00
LRPT category: Administration and Support Services

E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 04b 12

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  3.3.1: The library on each campus will use automation software keep book inventories, check out books, and manage library resources.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS08

2004-2007 Campus librarian Library system reports
  3.3.2: Software will be used to maintain and track inventory on all campuses.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS08

2004-2007 Business Office Staff Inventory reports
OBJECTIVE 3.4:   After hours classes will be offered to teachers and members of the community.

Budget Amount $1000.00
LRPT category: Administration and Support Services

E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04b 09

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  3.4.1: Schedule evening computer classes for teachers and community members. Classes will be 2 hrs. long with 1 hr. of instruction and 1hr. of practice.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
AS04 AS06 AS07 TL19 TL21

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator, Assistant Technology Coordinator. Class attendance

GOAL 4: Infrastructure - Increase or maintain capability and stability of the LAN/WAN, Internet connectivity, user/computer ratio, and emerging technologies.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:   The LAN/WAN structured to meet the needs of the District.

Budget Amount $40000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 05 12

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  4.1.1: The LAN on each campus and district WAN will be maintained by the District.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I01 I05 I07 I10 I11 I12 I14

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Contracts with communication companies and network reports.
  4.1.2: Wireless access points will be installed and maintained in the Junior High School and High School

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I02 I07 I10

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Network monitoring
  4.1.3: Work to find and secure grants from outside sources to add infrastructure.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I11 I12

2004-2007 Assistant Technology Coordinator Grant Awards
OBJECTIVE 4.2:   Internet Connectivity will be maintained for all campuses.

Budget Amount $30000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 05 12

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  4.2.1: Every networked computer will be ensured internet access.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I01 I02 I08 I10 I11 I12 I13 I14 I15

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Network Report
  4.2.2: Web-based services in the District will be maintained

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I01 I02 I08 I09 I11 I13 I15

2004-2007 Webmaster, Technology Coordinator PISD website
OBJECTIVE 4.3:   An optimal user/computer ration will be maintained on all campuses.

Budget Amount $255000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 05 12

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  4.3.1: The district will maintaing a student to computer ration of 1:4. Each professional will be provided a dedicated workstation.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I01 I02 I03 I04 I05 I06 I07 I08 I10

2004-2007 Superintendant, Technology Coordinator Number of available computers.
OBJECTIVE 4.4:   District personnel will be encouraged to explore and use new and emerging technologies.

Budget Amount $18000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 05 08 12

Strategies Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
  4.4.1: Digital cameras, scanners, video projectors are provided for each teacher or are shared on a campus basis

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
I01 I08

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Technical devices present and in use.
  4.4.2: Handheld computers are made available on an as needed basis.

Comments:

LEA LRPT Correlates:
TL20

2004-2007 Technology Coordinator Technology devices present and in use.


Budget

Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $1834.00

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Budget year 2004

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development $60000.00 1.5% Title II D, 88.5%Local Funds
Telecommunications & Internet Access $12000.00 60% Erate Discount, 40% Local Funds
Materials & Supplies $15000.00 33.3%Technology Allotment, 6% Title II D, 60.7% Local Funds
Equipment $60000.00 75% Local Funds, 25%Technology Allotment
Maintenance $30000.00 100% Local Funds
Miscellaneous Expenses $190000.00 100% Local Funds
Total $367,000.00

Budget year 2005

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development $80000.00 1.2%Title II D, 88.8% Local Funds
Telecommunications & Internet Access $12000.00 60% Erate Discount, 40%Local Funds
Materials & Supplies $15000.00 33.3% Technology Allotment, 6% Title II D, 60.7% Local Funds
Equipment $75000.00 80% Local Funds, 20%Technology Allotment
Maintenance $30000.00 100% Local Funds
Miscellaneous Expenses $190000.00 100% Local Funds
Total $402,000.00

Budget year 2006

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development $90000.00 1% Title II D,99% Local Funds
Telecommunications & Internet Access $12000.00 60% Erate Discount, 40%Local Funds
Materials & Supplies $15000.00 33.3%Technology Allotment, 6% Title II D, 60.7% Local Funds
Equipment $90000.00 83.4% Local Funds, 16.6%Technology Allotment
Maintenance $30000.00 100% Local Funds
Miscellaneous Expenses $190000.00 100% Local Funds
Total $427,000.00

Evaluation

Evaluation Process:
Evaluation of the Technology Plan will be a systematic ongoing process. All aspects of the Plan will be evaluated formally each year. The Technology Plan Committee will be responsible for the ongoing evaluation of this plan. The intention of the evaluation will be to make decisions on the impact that technology has on the learning process for all students. A report will be given to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees after the formal evaluation occurs. Texas STaR Chart results for each campus will be used to help assess progress made toward meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology.

Evaluation Method:
Surveys of the staff conducted twice yearly in regards to their use of technology in the classroom
Informal interviews conducted once a semester by the campus Technology Plan Committee representative
Records of staff member participation in technology training monitored by sign-in sheets and teacher professional development records.

Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distance learning projects.

Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and on the web site.

Monitoring and documentation of community involvement
Yearly inventory of hardware and software
Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records

Appendix

Attachment item A:
Acceptable Use Policy -- showing CIPA compliant

PANHANDLE 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.