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Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology - Technology Plan Recommendations
The Texas Education Code, Section 32.001, requires the State Board of Education
(SBOE) to develop a long-range plan for technology, and requires that biennial
reports be completed and provided to the governor and Legislature on the progress
toward implementation of this plan. The fundamental goal of the Long-Range
Plan for Technology, 1996-2010 is to enhance students' acquisition of knowledge
through technology.
Changes in technology and changes in legislation mandate an update
to the plan on a regular basis. The 2002 Update to the Long-Range
Plan for Technology, 1996-2010 is available in PDF format on TEA's
website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html.
The Update to the Long-Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) includes recommendations to
regional education service centers (RESCs) and local education agencies
(LEAs) in four areas:
- Teaching and Learning
- Educator Preparation and Development
- Administration and Support Services
- Infrastructure for Technology
Regional education service centers and local education agencies
must correlate the strategies for each objective in their technology
plans to these recommendations. While the plan does not have
to include every recommendation, RESCs and LEAs will want to include
as many of those recommendations as possible.
Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
The draft of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 will be presented to the State Board of Education at the November board meeting.
While the four key areas above are maintained in the new plan, Administration and Support has been expanded to include Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Services. Therefore, the four key areas will be:
Recommendations in the new Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 can be found below:
Teaching and Learning |
Correlate ID |
LRPT Statement |
TL01 |
Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications. |
TL02 |
Offer and provide the Technology Applications high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation requirements specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74. |
TL03 |
Use the Technology Applications adopted instructional materials at all grade levels. |
TL04 |
Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional objectives. |
| TL05 |
Implement research-based strategies to improve the academic achievement, including technology literacy, of all students. |
TL06 |
Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of integration of technology into curricula and instruction and monitor and report student mastery of the Technology Applications TEKS to TEA. |
TL07 |
Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child. |
TL08 |
Support the use of emerging technologies aligned with state standards for developing greater levels of collaboration, inquiry, analysis, creativity and content production. |
TL09 |
Ensure anytime/anywhere access to technology-based learning for all students by providing appropriate devices, services, and support. |
TL10 |
Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum integration. |
TL11 |
Support school library programs and use library standards to ensure that school libraries assist classroom teachers in teaching students, information literacy and Technology Applications knowledge and skills. |
TL12 |
Support the use of technology to promote student-centered learning across geographic and cultural boundaries that includes business and industry. |
TL13 |
Utilize innovative strategies for the 24/7 delivery of specialized or rigorous courses and expanded curricular and instructional offerings through the use of technology, including online and other distance learning and digital content services to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students. |
TL14 |
Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers. |
TL15 |
Implement innovative programs that promote parental involvement, increased communication with parents and community members, and community access to educational resources. |
TL16 |
Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student progress, and establish regular communications with parents and students. |
Educator Preparation and Development |
Correlate ID |
LRPT Statement |
EP01 |
Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS through multiple delivery methods. |
EP02 |
Provide professional development for Technology Applications courses as identified in Technology Applications Educator Standards VI - XI. |
EP03 |
Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven decision-making. |
EP04 |
Develop strategies for all educators, including campus administrators and librarians, to master the Technology Applications Educator Standards I – V as access to technology and professional development becomes available. |
EP05 |
Document progress of teachers towards mastery of Technology Applications Educator Standards I – V using the Texas STaR Chart. |
EP06 |
Encourage participation in statewide, technology professional development opportunities. |
EP07 |
Encourage educator participation in the Master Technology Teacher program. |
EP08 |
Utilize innovative strategies for the 24/7 delivery of ongoing professional development through the use of technology, including online and other distance learning and digital content services to meet the diverse and persona learning needs of all educators. |
EP09 |
Provide instructional coaches and mentors to support classroom efforts in using technology to improve learning in core curriculum areas. |
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support |
Correlate ID |
LRPT Statement |
LAS01 |
Incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans. |
LAS02 |
Promote a comprehensive planning process to ensure technology plans include clear goals, realistic strategies, and critical components such as compliance with state and federal regulations, needs assessment, budget and evaluation. |
LAS03 |
Include professional development on the integration of technology in all classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans and measure their effectiveness using the Texas STaR Chart. |
LAS04 |
Ensure a viable technology plan is written and approved prior to applying for the federal E-Rate discount program. |
LAS05 |
Utilize the district technology plan to ensure technology resources promote student achievement in accordance with No Child Left Behind. |
LAS06 |
Allocate at least 30 percent of technology allotment budget for professional development. |
LAS07 |
Include budget strategies for professional development activities on the integration of technology. |
LAS08 |
Include community input into the planning and support for the integration of technology into teaching and learning. |
LAS09 |
Coordinate the use of electronic data in district planning to support research-based decision-making focused on student success. |
LAS10 |
Initiate and implement policies to expand parental and community access to school facilities, library resources, and non-secured data through technology. |
LAS11 |
Provide instructional assistance for the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning in all school and district operations. |
LAS12 |
Provide parents secure electronic access to student information. |
LAS13 |
Incorporate strategies in your district planning for mastery of Technology Applications Educator Standards. |
LAS14 |
Participate in collaboration with representatives from PreK-12, higher education, parents, businesses and community to share resources and services. |
LAS15 |
Create business continuity plans that ensure critical technology applications can be recovered in a timely manner including electronic student records, instructional materials, financial and personnel records, and communication systems such as email and web pages. |
LAS16 |
Budget for, offer, and support expanded curricular and instructional opportunities to students via online and other distance learning. |
Infrastructure |
Correlate ID |
LRPT Statement |
IN01 |
Design, install and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and services that ensures equitable access. |
IN02 |
Develop innovative funding and collaboration strategies with both public and private sectors to ensure all students have equitable and anytime, anywhere access to broadband communications. |
IN03 |
Build community support for anytime, anywhere Internet access through collaborative planning, education, public information and other means. |
IN04 |
Strive to achieve and maintain a personal computing device ratio of 1:1 for both students and professional educators. |
IN05 |
Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those with disabilities, in libraries, school offices, and other work areas. |
IN06 |
Strive to participate in the high-speed, high-capacity statewide telecommunications network. |
IN07 |
Maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all students and staff. |
IN08 |
Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communications with parents and community members, including year-round access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel. |
IN09 |
Provide access to digital instructional tools that meet interoperability and data accessibility standards for instruction. |
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