The document summarizes Katy ISD's long-range technology plan from 2009-2012. The plan aims to support teaching and learning through increased technology use. It outlines goals for technology funding, computer ratios, professional development, leadership support, infrastructure improvements, and ensuring curriculum is aligned with technology standards. The district uses technology assessments and meetings to strategically plan technology investments and support across schools.

1. Katy ISD Long-Range Technology Plan Schools and Library Program of Universal Service Fund E-Rate 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

2. Agenda Overview of USAC – E-Rate Katy ISD Long-Range Technology Plan Overview Technology Funding Allocations Computer Ratios Technology Planning Meetings Katy ISD Long-Range Technology Plan Objectives and Goals Summary 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

3. Overview of USAC – E-Rate Government funding for Schools and Libraries Administered by Universal Service Administrative Company – division of FCC Application requires the submission of a technology plan to obtain funding Katy ISD has submitted the Katy ISD Long-Range Technology Plan 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

4. Katy ISD Long-Range Technology Plan Overview 2009-2012 (3 year plan) Katy ISD Goal of Technology Support teaching and learning for all children Increase impact on student achievement Technology Planning Committee created Needs based on technology assessments per campus utilizing the Texas Teacher STaR chart 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

5. Technology Funding Allocations 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

6. Computer Ratios Computer/Student 3 students for every computer Computer/Teacher 1 teacher for every computer 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

7. Technology Planning Meetings Weekly Superintendent’s meeting, Teaching and Learning Department, Instructional core teams and department meetings Monthly Tech Leadership, Parent Roundtable, Faculty Roundtable, Construction Finance, Work Study (w/board), Board Meeting, Katy ISD Leadership, Principal Meetings Annual- Tech ePlan Update Committee 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

8. Goal 1: Teaching and Learning KMAC (Katy ISD Management of Automated Curriculum) aligned with Tech Apps TEKS Offers high school technology applications classes Utilization of instructional coaches on campuses Teaching and Learning staff to align technology solutions in curriculum 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

9. Obj. 1.4: Cyber – Security Curriculum Require all District employees, students and others that access the Katy ISD computer/network/internet system to acknowledge their understanding of the Katy ISD RUG (Responsible Use Guidelines). Promote personal safety, cyber-security and digital citizenship trainings 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

10. Goal 2: Professional Development Conducted through Campus-level instructional coaches Provide electronic just-in-time training opportunities for district staff Scheduled half day and full day training throughout the year 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

11. Goal 3: Leadership/ Admin/ Instructional Support Plan to ensure effective use of technology throughout the district Enhance transportation system Strategic Planning for integration of technology into campuses Provide teacher web, eNews, telephone notifications and Parent digital information system 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

12. Obj. 3.3: Distant Learning Use of virtual school and online classes Explore Distant learning Online training Web conferencing 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

13. Goal 4: Infrastructure Improved telecommunication phone system Digital security systems with digital recording and imaging Centralize photo copying and printing center Help desk technology assistance Wi-Fi open to all campuses with cyber- security filtering ID badge and identification system 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040

14. Summary Technology integration is interwoven throughout the Katy ISD Mission statement and all curriculum alignments with the State The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Assessment from every teacher is used to monitor the impact of technology at the campus level. Katy ISD will endeavor to improve form and function of the technology system throughout the district. 10/16/2011 Created by Susan Martin ET8040