District Technology Plan

The Royse City ISD Technology Plan's primary focus is on integrating technology with our core curriculum and campus operations. Not only will this will allow us to utilize the highest level of staff and student performance, but it will also lead to increased productivity throughout our district. Our technology plan addresses several goals and components for a successful technology program.  These include the integration of technology, professional development for all employees, a high level of community involvement, incorporation of 21st Century Skills, trained and quality personnel, consistent technology access, and a management plan for the infrastructure. Growth challenges do exist for our school district, in the form of new buildings and expansions.  This is causing a large strain on our technology department and infrastructure, as they continue to try and keep up with the growth of our schools.

RCISD has formed a District Technology Improvement Committee, which consists of teachers, technology personnel and campus administration.  This committee is responsible for performing an assessment of the current condition of our district and schools, and to use that information to help prepare for our future and make/adjust goals as necessary. 

RCISD recognizes that they must provide more opportunities for professional development in the area of technology.  This year, our district has made available several professional development opportunities for technology learning, utilizing technology experts within our own staff.  The coordination of our professional development is handled by our Director of Technology. Technology integration is a priority on our campus and our classrooms. There are limited financial resources for professional development, and time is always a very limited resource.  Our Director of Technology and other staff members do a great job in keeping us up to date with new technology information.

Multiple assessments are used to ensure that learning is student centered and continues to improve.  Some of these assessments include:  Technology Advisory Committee assessment, technology integration planning meetings, material and equipment inventories, STaR Chart data, online assessments, and formal technology skills testing.

I did not find information relating to having a sufficient district budget to support and acquire the non-discount part of the plan. But, considering the financial situation our state is currently in, I would have to say no, we do not. You can have a beautiful, well created and thought out plan, but without financial support it doesn't happen.

Melanie Starnes
EDLD5306/ET8038