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be resistant to the change, and even those who are not may not
be willing to share their ideas with othersthis must change to
be successful.
Strategic Advantages
1. We can save on expenses by collaborating and modeling our district
technology integration plan on that of neighboring successful schools.
a. Why not use our connections with neighboring schools in the
Region? Needville is a smaller district (4A) but there are other
districts with several schools which are further developed when
considering STaR charts.
2. We can expand on our forward thinking technology team to develop
helpful and engaging sessions to break down barriers of faculty who
are resistant to change.
a. The technology team members should allow interested faculty to
observe their methods of integration in order to share ideas.
3. We can increase motivation by awarding faculty with new resources
through completing professional development and training.
a. Instead of giving everyone an iPad, faculty should have to attend
professional development which introduces them to methods of
applying the capabilities of one in the classroom then share their
own ideas to EARN one. This ties into the resources strength.
4. We can reach out for student and parent engagement through boards
to provide helpful insight and additional methods to integrate
technology.
a. Similar to working with other schools, it may be beneficial to
create a local board for students who are interested in
technology. They say 2 minds are greater than 1, and a different
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Professional Development
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Budget
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Action Plan: Eight students selected from the top 10% of each grade
level, and PTA officers will ask for four parent volunteers to participate,
guidelines should be established and initial introduction meeting held.
Responsible: Tech Coordinator or Assistant Superintendent
Timing: Members of the committee should be identified by end of
September and first meeting held in October.
Measuring: Account for members and begin setting goals for the
committee as a whole.
3. Budget Adjustment
Objective: Hire a program coordinator to provide support and
professional development year-round. (Avoid outsourcing and
occasional support)
Action Plan: Assess the funds through the districts technology
improvement plan and tech grant, reallocate funding for outsourced
professional development and build a salary foundation for a tech
coordinator position.
Responsible: Superintendent and Principal
Timing: Upon completion of the fiscal year to reallocate funding for
the up and coming year.
Measuring: Review and outline of funding for technology from
previous fiscal year should be reviewed and reallocated for a salary
memo and position for the upcoming year. Hiring process should take
place immediately in the fall.
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