MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
2007-2008
(Aligned with Technology Plan and Needs Assessment)

MISSION:
The Instructional Technology department will assist in educating our students by providing a relevant and challenging curriculum through an innovative technology program and effective use of all resources in a safe and nurturing environment.

Goal 1: Teaching and Learning - LISD will have on-demand access to all appropriate technologies for students to complete activities that have been seamlessly integrated into all core content areas, for teachers to integrate emerging technologies in the teaching processes, and for staff to work effectively and efficiently.

• Objective 1.1: LISD teachers and staff will implement research-based strategies to improve the academic achievement in content areas as evident in AEIS, and technology literacy, of all students. [80% Reading/ELA, 75% Math, 90% Writing, 70% Science and 75% in Social Studies].
• Objective 1.2: All LISD elementary teachers will integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each elementary grade level and all high schools will provide specialized courses in Technology Applications.
• Objective 1.3: All teachers will be introduced to the use of digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional objectives.
• Objective 1.4: All campus teaching/administrative staff will use student performance data (from district/state assessment instruments) with electronic curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child.
• Objective 1.5: LISD will ensure that all school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum integration.
• Objective 1.6: Each campus will implement one innovative program that promote parental involvement, increased communication with parents and community members, and community access to educational resources.

Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development - LISD will provide professional development in technology which as been correlated to the SBEC technology standards.

• Objective 2.1: LISD's Technology Department will provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS through multiple delivery methods year-round.
• Objective 2.2: LISD's Technology Department will develop strategies for all educators, including campus administrators and librarians, to master the Technology Application Educator Standards I - V.
• Objective 2.3: LISD will provide an Instructional Technology Trainer for each campus (or access to one) to be used as coaches and mentors to support classroom efforts in using technology to improve learning in core curriculum areas.

Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Support - LISD will work on integrating technology programs into teaching and learning and into all departments to improve effectiveness and efficiency, to develop technology savvy leaders, and provide technical and instructional technology support staff.

• Objective 3.1: LISD will incorporate technology planning/integration in classroom, library, campus and district plans.
• Objective 3.2: LISD staff will identify budget and secure funding to support technology identified in all classroom, libraries, campus, and district planning efforts.
• Objective 3.3: LISD will implement a plan to employ additional staff to meet the one technician for every 500 computers as stated in the STaR Chart.

Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology - LISD will provide a secure, cost efficient technology infrastructure for every student and staff member with direct connectivity available in all rooms and web-based resources in multiple rooms. Objective 4.1: LISD will apply with The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund (erate) for discounts available on telecommunication services, Internet access, and internal connections.

• Objective 4.2: LISD will strive to achieve and maintain a lower personal computing ratio for both students and professional educators.
• Objective 4.3: LISD's Technology and Communication departments will provide and maintain an infrastructure for communication with parents and community members, including year-round access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel.