3. Beaumont Independent School District
Beaumont, TX 77701
Number of campuses: 29
Total Students Enrolled: 20,819 from PK-12
Total Number of employees: 2,775
District size: 10,000 - 24,999
All BISD schools are fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency
4. Technology Mission Statement
The mission of the Beaumont Independent School District, as the
unifying force of the community, is to guarantee that our graduates possess
the necessary skills, values and knowledge to compete successfully as
productive citizens in a diverse global society through an educational system
characterized by Optimum application of TECHNOLOGY.
5. Developing a School District Technology Plan
“An effective technology plan is based on the shared vision of
educators, parents, community members and business leaders who
have technological expertise”.
“It also specifies how the technology will be paid for and how its use
will be supported.”
November,A.(1998), p.1
6. District Technology Plan
The National Educational Technology
http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
The State of Texas Long Range Plan
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665
Beaumont Independent School District Technology Plan
http://www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/bisdapps/, p.1-20
7. Key Areas of a Technology Plan
Assessment
Infrastructure
Learning
Productivity
Teaching
Nagel (2010), p 2-4
8. Assessment
Data collection is extremely important.
“Technology should be used in the classroom for ongoing
assessments”
“Use of interactive tools such as student response devices, classroom
clickers and multimedia to reinforce concepts and measure
progress.”
Nagel, p.2
9. Infrastructure
“The infrastructure goals for the plan are to provide students and
teachers with access to comprehensive infrastructure for learning
when and where they need it.”
Nagel,p.2
10. Learning
The learner is put at the center of the learning environment.
The students stay in control of the learning atmosphere.
Self paced & individualized learning.
Game based learning – to meet core subject content.
11. Productivity
NETP wants schools to utilize “models from the business world to
increase productivity.” (Nagel, p4)
Prepare our students for their college education and the workplace.
12. Teaching
Increase access to online resource materials for teachers.
Use social networking technology.
Distance learning opportunities for students.
Technology for teacher in-service.
Nagel, (2010) p4
13. Goals in Creating a District Technology Plan
“The plan for integrating technology into the school is based on the school or district's
educational vision and is part of an overall school-improvement plan.
The technology plan aims to improve student learning to help students perform authentic
tasks, and to help students learn skills that will prepare them for future careers.
Educators, parents, students, and community members support the school's initiatives in the
use of technology.
Professional development and support for staff is provided on an ongoing basis.
The technology plan is periodically reviewed and updated.” November,A. (1998)p.1
14. Recognition of Necessary State Requirements
All campuses have completed STaR Charts.
Critical Factors for achieving NCLB, E-Rate, and Long-Range Plan for Technology Requirements.
Technology Plans are Required by the State:
TEA approves technology plans for K-12 schools.
The assessment tools for technology plans are the STaR Charts.
The Texas STaR Charts are completed once a year.
(E-Rate is a common name for the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Fund. It provides discounts
to assist schools and libraries, This assistance helps obtain affordable telecommunications services
and Internet access.) Texas Education Agency e-Plan system (2011) p.1
15. BISD Technology Plan Goals
Goal 1 – Incorporate technology as an integral part of education.
Goal 2 – Provide staff development for all in the use of appropriate emerging
technology.
Goal 3 – Provide and support appropriate software and the ethical use of
sources.
Goal 4 – The district will secure adequate funding for maintaining state-of-the-
art technology resources for all BISD facilities.
16. Possible Improvements for Plan
Teach safety standards to each student to increase awareness and provide a
safer digital environment.
Provide technology innovative programs to promote parental involvement.
Increase professional developmental training for utilizing online tools.
Increase budgeting for students and teachers to utilize online resources.
17. References
Beaumont Independent School District Technology Plan (2010). Beaumont Independent School District
Technology Plan (2010).Retrieved May 7, 2012 from http://www.beaumont.k12.tx.us.bisdapps/ p1-20.
Ed. Gov, National Educational Technology Plan, Department of Education. National Education Technology Plan
(2010). Retrieved May 7, 2012, http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010, p1
Texas Education Agency e-Plan System (2011). Technology Planning and E-Rate Support Center. Retrieved May
7, 2012, from http://tpesc.esc12.net/eplan/lrpt.html
Nagel, D. (2010) National Ed Tech Plan Puts Technology at the Heart of Education Reform. Retrieved May 7,
2012 from http://thejournal.com/articles2010/11/09/national-ed-tech-plan-puts-technology-at-the-heart-of-
education-reform.aspx p1-4
Solomon,G. &Schrum, L (2007). Web 2.0:New Tools, New Schools. Washington,DC:ISTE, p20
