Needville ISD Measures and Actions Plan

1. Reward-based Tech Training

Objective: Develop reward-based training to motivate faculty and introduce new
methods of tech integration.
Action Plan: Write curriculum for iPad training and three methods of integration
for classroom, distribute iPads upon successful completion.
Responsible: Tech Coordinator (Technology Team, members who plan training
will receive stipend from Technology Grant)
Timing: Training should be created throughout Fall Semester, and ready for
Spring Convocation (First two weeks before classes begin)
Measuring: Half-way point and final training review before training made
available to faculty.
2. Technology Outreach Board
Objective: Create a board for student and parent participation for better insight
to strategies for improvement of technology integration.
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.