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 “To ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the schools, educators and community members must collaborate to create a formal technology plan. Developing a plan for using technology to support education reform means more than providing for the acquisition of computers and software. To be successful, a technology plan must promote meaningful learning and collaboration, provide for the needed professional development and support, and respond flexibly to change.”  (November, Staudt, Costello, Huske, 1998)

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5 Computer Labs = Classrooms with Medium Labs = 30 3 Classrooms with Small Labs = Classrooms with Teacher Computers = 36 6 Office Computers = Computers (Hale, 2011)

 Smith et al (2010) states that: ◦ “The Caddo Mills Independent School district believes that technology can assist the district in preparing today's students for tomorrow's world. Technology can provide the teachers with enhancement opportunities which include reinforcement of the basic skills, means to tie in essential elements, provide skills, raise student proficiency scores on standardized achievement tests and TAKS tests, provide enrichment for the exceptional child, and add the incentive for every student to learn. This plan serves to insure the students, teachers and community the opportunity to gain computer and other technology skills necessary to meet the demands of the future.” Executive Summary

 Number of Campuses5  Total Student Enrollment1428  District Size:  Percent Econ. Disadvantaged31.22%  (Smith et al, 2010)

 Teaching & Learning Budget$60,000  Educator Preparation & Development 48,000  Leadership, Admin & Support 60,000  Infrastructure for Technology 60,000  $228,000  Per Pupil Expenditure$  (Smith et al, 2010)

 100% of Campuses and Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet  Computer/ Student Ratio:2/1  Computer/ Teacher Ratio:1/1  Laser Printers in all 12 computer labs, media centers, and all teacher classrooms  Flatbed scanners in each media center  Projectors and Promethean boards in 85 classrooms  12 file servers  District LAN connected via wireless bridge  Hubs, switches and routers located at each building  (Smith et al, 2010)

 License agreements with Microsoft and Novell for network and desktop operation systems as well as productivity software.  Instructional software at each campus including: ◦ Java programming, AUTOCAD, Quick Books Accounting, Macromedia web design software, Microsoft Office Suite, Novanet online courseware, Study Island, Accelerated Reader Online, Destin online, Adobe inDesign for yearbook, FitnessGram, AEIS-IT, various grade appropriate typing programs and grade level curriculum software.  R3000 Internet filtering software, Symantec anti-virus software and Screen Watch monitoring software  RSCCC student database program, RSCCC business software, Cafeterm school cafeteria software, web based Texas Connect gradebook and attendance software program with parent home access.  (Smith et al, 2010)

 Purchase and installation of additional: ◦ Projectors, Promethean boards, document cameras and other classroom technologies  Purchase, upgrade, replacement, and renewal of: ◦ Computer workstations and labs in district ◦ Printers, scanners and other hardware in district ◦ Licenses for Software programs in the district ◦ File Servers in District  Continued Training & Staff Development on: ◦ Use of computer hardware, software, and other related technologies  (Smith et al, 2010)

 November, Staudt, Costello, and Huske (1998) stated that “According to John See (n.d.), technology integration specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education, ‘Effective technology plans focus on applications, not technology.’ He urges schools to ‘develop a plan based on what students, staff, and administration should be able to do with technology and let those outcomes determine the types and amount of technology [the] plan requests.’”  Caddo Mills Technology Plan agrees in part by saying to “Revise the existing equipment standards to adapt to changing technology alternatives.” and “Research emerging technologies for applicability to CMISD needs.” (Smith et al, 2010)  With a focus on Students and Staff CMISD is on the right path

 November, A., Staudt, C., Costello, M., Huske, L. (1998). Critical Issue: Developing a School or District Technology Plan. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Retrieved on May 15, 2011 from hnlgy/te300.htm. hnlgy/te300.htm  Smith, B., Payne, V., Weis, K., Painter, C., Stroope, S., McKamy, B., Powell, M., Hpokins, A., Gunnels, C., Singletary, B. (2010, March 31). Caddo Mills ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 13. Unpublished manuscript, Technology Department, Caddo Mills ISD, Caddo Mills, TX.  Talking with B. Hale (personal communication, May 16, 2011).