Katy Junior High Technology Action Plan

Goal: Based on Katy Junior High’s 2009-2010 Campus Improvement Plan, 2009-2010 STaR Chart, and Katy ISD’s Long-Ranch Technology Plan, increase the use of technology in the classroom thereby improving teaching and learning.

Campus Needs:
• Based on Katy Junior High’s 2008-2009 STaR Chart summary, to improve “Teaching and Learning” area from Developing Tech to Advanced Tech through the use of technology.
• Based on Katy Independent School District’s Long-Range Technology Plan, meet the needs of the students through the use of technology.
• Based on the Katy Junior High Campus Improvement Plan for 2009-2010, campus needs are to provide opportunities inclusive of professional development, to build capacity of teachers, principals, and other staff to integrate technology tools relevant to the digital learner.

Campus Objectives:
• Data analysis by grade and subject
• Assess projection integration - per semester
• Assess level of pod and video casting integration - per semester
• Integrate technology into curricula for improving teaching, learning, and technology literacy
• Offer Technology online media tools 24/7
• Web-based professional development accessible by staff 24/7
• Promote learner-centered learning using higher level thinking skills

Current Technology:
• Teacher workstation (computer, monitor, NIC card, Sound card, DVD/CD)
• Desktop computers
• Laptop computers
• LCD mounted Televisions
• Smart Boards
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
• Document Cameras
• InFocus Projectors
• DVD Burners
• Large & small networked laser printers
• Multi-functional copiers
• Print Shop, integrated storefront for copying, scanning, and faxing via computers and copiers.

Current Integrated Technology:
• Larson’s Math
• Accelerated Reader
• Brain Pop
• Discovery Education (United Streaming Video)
• Computer Lab
• Internet Access
• Office Word

Evaluation:
According to the STaR chart summary, CIP, and Katy ISD Long-Range Technology Plan, the most important part of the action plan was to integrate technology into the classroom in a way that the students could use it. First, that meant adequately training the teachers so they could implement the technology and then next, letting the students actively participate by engaging with the technology. In addition, the technology must be current and up-to-date.
• Teacher surveys of staff development trainings
• Teacher surveys of ease of implementation and determine future needs
• Ongoing review of STaR Chart summary, Campus Improvement Plan, AEIS report, and reference to Katy ISD Long-Range Technology Plan
• Instructional Coach will monitor grade level visits to computer lab by each content area for compliance
• Grade level principals will review weekly lesson plans for Technology TEKS implementation
• Monitoring use of technology during teacher observations and walk-throughs
• Monitoring of Technology staff development hours to ensure compliance
• Survey of students at the beginning and end of year for suggestions and opinions

Katy Independent School District Campus Improvement Plan - Katy junior high. Campus advisory team document. (2009 - 2010).
Katy Independent School District Long-Range Technology Plan 2008 - 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2009 from Department of Technology Website: http://www.katyisd.org/technology/Documents/2009-2012ePlan.pdf
Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Retrieved November 25, 2009