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Date: ______11/25/2016_________
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The plan should guide the LEAs use of education technology for the next three
years.
List specific start and end dates (7/1/xx to 6/30/xx). Provide a brief overview of
the LEA, its location and demographics and/or share a link to the LEAs website.
Startandenddates:8/1/2017to8/1/2020
LEATitle:HarmonyArtandTechnologySchool
LEARegion:4
City,StateZip: 9115Kirbydr,Houston,Tx77054
Phone:(770) 674-0010
Grade: KG-8
NumberofStudents:720
PercentofEconomicallyDisadvantagedStudent:33%
WebsiteoftheLEA: http://www.greatschools.org/texas/houston/20108HarmonySchoolOfFineArts
AndTe/
This technology plan is designed to cover the time frame beginning on 7/1/15 and
ending on 6/30/18.
Harmony Public School System Students demographics are shown below.
Current Enrollment
K thru 5
6 thru 8
502
218
Describe how a variety of stakeholders from within the LEA and the communityat-large participated in the planning process.
The following stakeholders have been involved in designing the Technology Plan.
Chief Operations Officer, Associate Superintendent
Chief Financial Officer, Associate Superintendent
Chief Academic Officer, Associate Superintendent
Chief Information Technology Officer,
Head of Special Education Department
Director of Information Technology Department
Technology Consultant
Director of Purchasing
Area Superintendent
Advisory board member,
Parent
Principal, Board Member
Summarize the relevant research and describe how it supports the plan's
curricular and professional development goals.
Summarize the plans major curricular and professional development outcomes
that are supported by research.
Academic achievement, productive citizenship, career development, a healthy
lifestyle, and lifelong learning will be demonstrated by students.
The districts technology objective is to increase student and staff productivity.
Describe and cite the relevant research that supports the plans outcomes.
The relevant research that supports the plans outcome can be stated All
technology expansion is enhances teaching and learning. The technology is
used for increase the efficiency and quality of teachers, students, and staff
members work in better way
Describe the connection between the research and the plans goals.
The connection between the research and plans goal is to embrace the future
and provide engaging learning experiences and resources in a safe and nurturing
environment.
Describe information gathered from site visits, including best practices.
The school technology planning committee members visit other public schools to
gather more applicable technologic tools for staff members. For example, next
year, with the help of Dove schools district central office and superintendent,
some technologic tools will be purchased for a plot teacher and after positive
feedbacks the rest of teachers who want to use the equipment will get a
workshop to have it. Also after staff meeting school IT manager gather
information about new technology devices to inform teacher once a month.
Describe goals and an implementation plan, with annual activities, for using
technology to improve teaching and learning. Describe how these goals align to
the LEA's curricular goals that are supported by other plans. Describe how the
LEA's budget (LCAP) supports these goals, and whether future funding
proposals or partnerships may be needed for successful implementation.
Are targets for improvement in student achievement being met?
Yes, it is progress, especially giving students chrome books and an opportunity
to practice their content knowledge with useful software has improved students
success in all areas.
Does the LEA budget include allocations to acquire the hardware, electronic
learning resources, infrastructure, professional development, and technical
support necessary to implement the plan?
Yes, it does. Harmony Art and Technology School allocates around $ 50,000 for
the hardware learning resources, infrastructure, technical assistance and
professional development.
curriculum?
Yes, they are. Harmony Art and Technology School inspires and support teachers
using technology in regular curriculum and implement guidance how to do that.
Describe goals and an implementation plan, with annual activities, for providing
professional development opportunities based on your LEA needs assessment
data and the Curriculum Component of the plan.
How will teachers and administrators be trained and provided on-going
support in the effective integration of technology into the curriculum? (4Cs,
Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition [SAMR])
IT department will provide on-site and online training in addition to systemwide professional development programs held right before and right after the
school year starts. Teachers and administrators will also be trained and
supported to attend workshops, classes, and discussions regarding the
integration of technology held at countries, results etc.
What professional learning will be available so teachers and administrators
can make informed decisions using data to meet individual student academic
needs?
IT department provides on-site and online training to the teachers and
administrators regarding how to analyze the data available in the Student
Information System Software, Harmony Art and Technology School teachers and
administrators also receive on-site MAP Testing trainings from the specialists
regarding how to analyze data and how they can make informed decisions to
make students academic needs.
INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, SOFTWARE, AND
ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPONENT CRITERIA
The Plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services,
hardware, software, asset management, and other services that will be needed to
improve education services.
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)
Describe the process for evaluating the plan's overall progress and impact on
teaching and learning.
Who will oversee the data collection, analysis, and program modification
process?
Data collection is observed at the campus, community, and central office. At
the district and school level, principals and area administrators oversee the data.
At the central office, there are three specialists manage the system data and run
the reports.
What criteria will be used to measure success (e.g., test scores, student
portfolios, percentage of students attaining grade-level content standards,
attendance, dropout rate, matriculation to college, or full-time employment)?
We looked at the advancement of the students held on grades, state tests and
the tools that allowed for students like benchmark tests from different subjects or
online modules results. Each criterion has its rate which the user can edit the
default rates.
Describe the schedule for evaluating the effect of plan implementation, including
a description of the process and frequency of communicating evaluation results
to tech plan stakeholders.
How often will the status of plan implementation be reported to the LEA
superintendent? To the local governing board? To other stakeholders?
The status of plan implementation is related to the administrator on rhythmic basis and the
governing committee and other stakeholders are apprised at the board meeting every part.
How will teachers, parents, and other stakeholders provide suggestions and
opinions in the evaluation process ?
Harmony Art and Technology School creates separate surveys for the
stakeholders to find out the most consistent picture of plan implementation. The
surveys are mailed out as effective copy as well as the soft copy as an email
attachment etc.