OISD's District Technology Plan

Orangefield ISD has created a three-year technology plan to integrate technology in the district.

The district will incorporate technology as an integral part of administrative services by utilizing web-based programs. The district will enhance students’ academic achievement through the use of current and appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process. The district will develop strategies to meet performance objectives for students in the Benchmarks and TEKS. They will also explore the feasibility of expanding courses offered via Distant Learning. The district will develop Internet safety curriculum for K – 12. The district will provide staff with meaningful professional development, and opportunities to utilize technology in a student-centered learning environment. Frequent and short trainings during conference periods and after school will be provided during the school year. Training sessions will also be provided during the summer months. The district’s Curriculum Director will coordinate the district’s professional development. The district will maintain and upgrade technological capabilities and resources in the district with state-of-the-art technology.

Comprehensive needs assessment consisting of teacher surveys, departmental meetings focused on technology needs, inventories and the STaR charts were conducted to ascertain the current needs of technology for district.

The district’s technology is funded through local and vocational funds, State Technology Allotment and the Title II, Part D Technology Fund.

The district’s Technology Planning Committee meets twice a year to evaluate the progress of the plan and The STaR Chart results. The campus principals review lesson plans and PDAS. The staff development attendance sheets are reviewed to determine the participation in the technology sessions. The yearly technology inventory of hardware and software will also be review.

Works Cited

(2010). Orangefield ISD Technology Plan. Orangefield ISD, Technology.