Cypress-Fairbanks Technology Plan

The Cyfair-Fairbanks school technology plan has four major goals: to improve students’ academic achievement through assessment opportunities outlined in the Target Tech Level of the Texas StaR Chart; to provide school staff with opportunities for professional development; to increase the level of administrative support and use of technology in all areas as represented in the Texas StaR Chart; and to provide infrastructure systems that allow users 24/7 access to all elearning opportunities, and to provide technical assistance and support.

The district’s technology plan is being implemented through a wide array of strategies, which include, but not limited to:

• Ongoing staff development and training to staff and campus leaders
• Use of trained curriculum writers to develop lessons that meet the Texas Technology Application Standards
• Providing teachers and students access and use of a variety of digital tools and resources
• Providing a Curriculum Management System that hosts lessons that integrate 21^st Century learning skills
• Increase technology use among students by encouraging staff to provide students with daily opportunities to use technology, through the CFISD Virtual School, and installation of computers, Internet services and software at all campuses

The implementation of the district’s Technology Plan is being carried out various levels throughout the district.  The responsibility is shared between the District’s Instructional Technology Department, District Support Team, Curriculum Instruction Department, School Administration, Campus Technology Teams, and classroom teachers.  Not only will these personnel be in charge of integrating technology in the curriculum, but also they will be responsible for evaluating teacher and students’ activities in the classroom as it pertains to technology.  They will also evaluate written records, purchasing and receiving orders, teacher lesson plans, professional development course offerings and so on to ensure effective technology implementation.  Teacher will also be required to complete the STaR Chart Self Assessment.  Technology funds have already been allocated up to the 2014 school year. 

Reference: 

http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/technology/Technology%20Plan.pdf