What does the future of Technology hold for KISD

Kilgore Independent School District At KISD we recognize the importance and value of technology in education, we have networked all of our schools to bring resources of the district, the state, and even the world to each student (Kilgore Independent School District Website. (2010, January 1).

Kilgore Heights Pre-K - Kindergarten Classroom Computers Computer Labs Internet Access ELMOS Projectors

Chandler Elementary 1 st – 3 rd Comprehensive computer-assisted instruction Classroom Computers Networked Labs Internet Connections ELMOs Projectors

Kilgore Intermediate 4 th and 5 th Classroom Computers 2 Computer Labs Internet connections ELMO’s Projectors Smartboards

Maude Laird Middle School 6 th -8 th Networking between classrooms Computer Literacy Lab TAKS Remediation Lab PLATO ELMOS Projectors

Kilgore High School 9 th -12 th Seven Networked Computer Labs Variety of Computers throughout school PLATO Writing and Math Labs Library Catalogs are electronic ELMOS Projectors

Plans for the Future Improving efficiencies Improving teacher/student interactivity

How? Mounted projectors with integrated audio/visual support Document cameras Interactive whiteboards Interactive manipulatives (learner response systems, slates, etc.) Continued Staff Development Accessible Resources

State Plan Aligned with curriculum Quality instruction Aligned assessment Access to technology On-going quality professional development Implementation Connectivity Technical support (Texas Education Agency. (2006, December 6).

National Plan Strengthen Leadership Consider Innovative Budgeting Improve Teacher Training Support E-Learning and Virtual Schools Encourage Broadband Access Move Toward Digital Content Integrate Data Systems (National Education Technology Plan. (2006, March 3).

Resources National Education Technology Plan. (2006, March 3). Action Steps. Retrieved from ite/edlite-actionsteps.html Texas Education Agency. (2006, December 6). THE LONG- RANGE PLAN FOR TECHNOLOGY, Retrieved from Kilgore Independent School District. (2010, January 1). KISD Program Overview: Technology. Retrieved from