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An Evaluation done by:
Lisa R. Hansen
Needs Assessment Analysis
 Star Chart Analysis Results
 Campuses are at a Developing Technology Level
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In the areas of:
 Teaching and Learning
 Educator Preparation
 Administration and Support
 Campuses are at an Advanced Technology Level
 In the areas of:
 Leadership and Administration and Support Services
 Campuses are at Partial Advanced Level
 In the area of:
 Infrastructure
Filtering
 District uses a Pass-Through Filtering Service
 All requests for access to internet sites are passed
through a filter.
 All requests and responses are recorded and reported.
 Monitors more than 15 million sites.
 New sites are added to the database daily.
 District has the ability to open up sites that have content
that might be useful for education purposes.
 Teachers may request that sites be unblocked.
 A local committee governs these requests.
Existing Conditions
Technology In Place
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Connection to Internet via DS3
District Web Servers in place
Acceptable Use Policy
Satellite Receiver
Phone System Over voice/data network
Local Cable Access to all campuses
Web-based office support for all staff
Browser based access for parent, student, and staff to access the library.
Each campus has its own web site
Each campus maintains a web presence
Each classroom has instructional software
Each classroom has access to content via streaming video.
Telecommunications Services
 According to the report, all students and staff
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members in the school district have access to the
Internet through a direct connection.
High Speed LANs are in place in every Campus.
Wireless Capabilities are in place in 6 campuses.
Wireless Capabilities are in place in Administration
Building.
Voice-over IP connections are in place between
campuses.
Accessibility
 There report indicates an awareness of the urgent need
for broader technology access.
 Teachers and Administrators:
 Electronic Gradebook
 Email
 Student Management System
 Online Staff Development Registration System
 Online District Financial Services System
 Online Curriculum Documents
 E-groups for Parents
Accessibility
 Students:
 Elementary
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Students attend a computer lab at least once a week.
Every classroom has 4 – 5 computers.
 Intermediate
 Has One lab where technology is integrated into core areas.
 Middle
 2 Fixed Labs and 2 Mobile wireless labs for teachers to use in their
classrooms.
 High School
 3 Multipurpose labs, 4 labs for Technology Application Courses, and
mini labs in the science and foreign language departments.
Inventory
 As of May 2007 there is a:
 2.5 : 1 Student to Computer Ratio
Goals
Goal One
 Ensure quality teaching and learning experiences for
students, staff, and the community through the use of
innovative technology resources.
Goal Two
 Ensure sustained educator preparation and
development in the use of technology that is
standards-based, meaningful and engaging.
Goal Three
 Build a strong foundation of leadership,
administration and services that support exceptional
teaching and learning through the integration of
technology.
Goal Four
 Ensure a progressive, stable and robust infrastructure
for technology that supports the education vision of
the district.
Resources
 Highland Park Texas Independent School District
Technology Plan
http://www.hpisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ozo2h
qFRgFc%3d&tabid=572
 Hinchey, P. (2006). An Analysis of the 2005 national
technology plan: better for business than for children.
Education Policy Studies Laboratory
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