Goal 4: Provide highest qualified, productive staff

Objective 4.1: Teachers' effectiveness will be reflected by improved TAKS scores

Budget for this objective: $4,000.00

LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 04a 07 08 11

 

 

Strategy 4.1.1:

Provide in-service that will train educators in areas that will allow them to make sound decisions pertaining to software acquisition and usage

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP13

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: Pat Garrett

Evidence: Teacher Sign-in sheets for professional development

 

Rationale: Teachers must be able to utilize the software for the students to obtain optimum benefits from the use of technology.

 

Strategy 4.1.2:

Determine appropriate incentives for educators to develop skills / competencies related to technology.

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP05

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: Randy Edwards Pat Garrett

Evidence: Incentives available for those attending workshops.

 

Rationale: Incentives are appropriate for persons who strive to develop skills in technology since these skills are priceless to students for future use.

 

Strategy 4.1.3:

Integrate technology planning at all levels to correlate curriculum and TEKS

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP08, EP13

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: H. Strauch / Chris Hestilow

Evidence: Lesson Plans / observations

 

Rationale: Technology should be used seamlessly in all classes.

 

Strategy 4.1.4:

Provide on-site staff development prior to the beginning of school in year 06-07.

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP03, EP05, EP09

 

 

State: Revised

Status: Planned

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: Pat Garrett ESC12

Evidence: Certificates of completion Observation of teachers Sign-in sheets

 

Rationale: Teachers who are comfortable and develop skills using technology will integrate it into their daily schedule.

 

 

Strategy 4.1.5:

At least one teacher in the district will maintain technology certification.

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP13, TL03

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: Pat Garrett

Evidence: State Teaching Certificate

 

Rationale: A trained and certified technology instructor will enhance both student learning and professional development of teachers.

 

Strategy 4.1.6:

Continue participating in coop with ESC12 in reference to TitleIID funds.

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP08

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: Randy Edwards Lisa McCray

Evidence: Agreement with ESC12

 

Rationale: By remaining in the Coop, all training available via ESC12 will be available to teachers

 

Strategy 4.1.7:

Maintain software and hardware

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: EP12

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: Pat Garrett

CMA forms / completed and in progress

 

Rationale: Down time with technology that is in place hinders student achievement and the eagerness of educators to incorporate it is lessons in the future.

 

 

Goal 5: Enhance communication between school and community

Objective 5.1: School achievement will increase as a result of improved communication

Budget for this objective: $1,000.00

LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 09 10 12

 

 

Strategy 5.1.1:

Improve communication with parents by providing students assignment lists on-line

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: AS05, I09, I12, I15, TL07, TL19

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: All teachers

Evidence: Web pages on Internet

 

Rationale: Providing parents with access to assignments as given by the teacher will empower the parent to feel more connected to the teacher and will aid in miscommunication of assignments and their requirements

 

Strategy 5.1.2:

Maintain WSISD web page

08-06 to 05-07

LRPT Correlates: AS04, AS05, AS07

 

 

State: Revised

Status: In Progress

 

 

Person(s) Responsible: Pat Garrett EDLINK12

Evidence: Web pages available on the Internet

 

Rational: School pride is essential in promoting success in academic and extracurricular areas of the school. Parents who can access school information from their homes may feel more connected to both the school and the activities associated with the district.