Week 4 Evaluation

Evaluation Planning for Technology Action Plan

The five goals of the Technology Action Plan will be evaluated using the objectives described under each goal. Evidence related to the objectives will be collected periodically during a specific time period set forth by a district technology committee.

Evaluation Participants:
Curriculum staff, instructional technology staff, teachers, campus technology teams, media specialists, and campus administrative teams will work with an independent consultant and the district’s Department of Planning, Research, and Evaluation to implement the evaluation process.

Evaluation Strategies:
Direct observations of teacher and student activities in the classroom will be central in the evaluation process. Examinations of classroom work products, various written records, including purchasing and receiving records, will be included. Demonstrations of technology implementation and classroom use will be available.

Teacher STaR Chart Self Assessment:
Throughout the evaluation process, the results of the teacher self assessment will be monitored, and teachers and campuses will be provided with feedback related to their progress. Teachers will periodically complete self assessments relative to the most basic level, Early Tech, and Developing Tech, progressing to Advanced Tech, and finally Target Tech, where students have on demand access to technology and where activities are seamlessly integrated into all content areas. Also included at the Target Tech level, district staff will meet the SBEC standards and all classrooms will be connected to WAN.

Campus Staff Development:
Campuses play a vital role in implementing and supporting the Action Plan. Administrators are responsible for campus-based planning and support for staff development as described in the individual Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).

Campus Improvement Plan:
The Campus Improvement Plan will be a showcase for individual campuses to demonstrate the technology integration that takes place on their campuses. This CIP focuses on the four areas assessed by the Texas Teacher School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart: Teaching and Learning, Staff Development, Administration, and Infrastructure.

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Week 4 Technology Plan

Professional Development Planning
Cypress Ridge High School
December 2009

Technology Action Plan
This action plan is designed to guide the district and campus in the use of technology throughout instructional settings. Our goal is to have increased academic performance and provide professional development to implement technology appropriately, effectively, and efficiently.

Cypress Ridge Campus Goals towards Incorporation of Technology

Goal 1
Provide professional development for teachers, administrators and media specialists to ensure effective use of educational technology.

 Develop and implement a comprehensive professional development plan aimed at improving technology skills.
 Provide the necessary resources and time for teachers to learn how to integrate technology into the curriculum to achieve educational objectives.

Goal 2
Increase academic performance through integration of technology into teaching and learning.

 Utilize and provide training for instructional software that develops skills and content necessary for academic achievement.
 Students will use age appropriate technology to conduct research, to solve problems, to analyze data, and to collaborate and communicate with experts and peers.
 Revise and update curriculum guides to reflect technology integration.
 Develop and encourage the use of the district online curriculum.

Goal 3
Support all stakeholders in the use of emerging technologies enabling collaboration, problem solving, and communication with a variety of audiences.

 Collaborate routinely with curriculum departments.
 Develop campus-level technology teams to mentor and assist principals, librarians, teachers, and staff.
 Provide an on-line forum for group discussion, shared resources, and staff development options.

Goal 4
Assessment will be completed to evaluate the budget and effectiveness of the technology action plan.

 District officials along with the campus principal will ensure money in the budget for hardware, software and professional developments.
 The district will incorporate ongoing technology planning that includes budgeting and professional development in campus and district improvement plans.
 The district and campus will evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan by looking at the STaR Chart, TAKS scores, classroom observations, online surveys, reviewing websites, use of forethought in Eduphoria, Skyward use, and looking at student technology work samples.

Goal 5
Complete technological priorities to guarantee customer satisfaction.

 Maintain district and campus instructional support for the integration of technology into teaching, learning and school operations.
 Provide sufficient technical staff to provide timely repair and technical support.