EDLD:530 Ashley Long

Agenda
E-Rate

GISD Technology Plan

Program Overview Qualifying Process Eligible Services

Plan Summary Needs Assessment Goals Evaluation

E-Rate
Program Overview

Assistance for affordable telecommunications and internet access Qualify based on level of poverty Discounts range from 20%-90% Applicants are responsible additional necessary resources

Qualifying Process
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Determine Eligibility Develop a Technology Plan Open a Competitive Bidding Process Select a Service Provider Calculate the Discount Level Determine Your Eligible Services Submit Your Application for Program Support Undergo Application Review

Step 9
Step 10 Step 11

Receive Your Funding Decision

Begin Receipt of Services Invoice USAC

Eligible Services
Eligible Services List

Telecommunications Services Internet Access Internal Connections Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections

GISD Technology Plan

Plan Summary

Plan is closely aligned with the overall district strategies Executive Administrator of Technology is responsible for implementation GISD will implement technology that has a positive impact on instruction Superintendents Cabinet will make decisions throughout Pilot technologies before district-wide implementation Find cost effective ways to use new and emerging technologies

Needs Assessment

Assessment Process
-Plan reviewed yearly by cabinet

Existing Conditions
- Elementary Schools - Middle Schools - High Schools - Video - Educational Video Content - Video Conferencing and Distant Learning - Broadcast Live Media Content - Ad hoc Video Production - Digital Media Management - Online Education Strategy

Goals
Goal 1
Increase effectiveness and productivity of administrators, faculty, and staff by automating existing manual processes and procedures

Goal 2
Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 Goal 7 Goal 8

Improve communications, learning & flexibility for students, parents/guardians, community members, and district personnel.
Enable broader access to District Technology Resources within the district and GISD community. Provide additional and new technology tools for educators, students, and staff to enhance effective classroom learning.\ Enhance the home/school connection by providing communication between school, classroom, parents and community. Increase time on task for students and all district personnel by providing efficient networking and convenient remote access. Provide all users with effective, reliable, and secure technology solutions. Maintain and enhance users efficiency by keeping technology systems (equipment and software) up to date.

Evaluation
GISD Technology Plan

Superintendents Cabinet Technology Evaluation Software Evaluation Technology Department Responsibilities Campus Evaluations