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.