Schools and Library Program of Universal Service FundE-Rate

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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

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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

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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

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Professional Development $4.8 million

Admin/Support $26.3 million

Infrastructure $52.5 million

Total $91.4 million

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Computer/Student

3 students for every computer

Computer/Teacher

1 teacher for every computer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Use of virtual school and online classes Explore Distant learning Online training Web conferencing

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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

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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.

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