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BOARD GOAL 1<br />
Engage Me Initiative: Innovative Learning & Teaching<br />
WHY?<br />
The digital age is upon us. Today’s students use a variety of technology to be more actively involved in their learning, which helps them<br />
prepare for success in college, career, and other endeavors. Just as the digital age has evolved, YISD must evolve as well – and this includes<br />
the way we expose students to technology, and the way students use technology to enhance their instruction. In 2012-13, the TEA set forth<br />
the implementation of TEKS for technology applications in grades K-12. These standards, which exist for students, teachers, and librarians,<br />
require the integration of technology in core content areas.<br />
HOW WILL WE DO THIS?<br />
At present, campuses have increased accessibility to technology to support these standards. Some have computer labs for group instruction,<br />
others have classroom computers, and still others have a combination of both. However, the infrastructure at many schools does not support<br />
updated versions of certain devices and/or programs. Upgraded infrastructure and devices are necessary to fully provide a curriculum that<br />
integrates the technology standards.<br />
2015-2016 Action Plan<br />
The Board of Trustees approved the Engage Me initiative to provide digital devices to all students in grades 3-8 over a span<br />
of five years, with students in grades 3, 4, and 7 being the first to receive devices.<br />
This plan was presented to principals, assistant principals, campus technology staff, librarians, and instructional coaches.<br />
Using the Comprehensive Training Model, campuses trained personnel on implementing the technology plan.<br />
CTC, Innovative Technology Support teachers, librarians, and instructional coaches received intense training on how the<br />
devices support the curriculum and intervention, and how innovative products can be created by students.<br />
The campus leadership team trained teachers, parents, and community members on the initiative’s key responsibilities and<br />
programs, and how devices can be used at home to support projects, interventions, etc. This training was conducted in the fall<br />
semester so students would be prepared to take the device home, with parental consent, at the onset of the spring semester.<br />
2016-2017<br />
The Engage Me initiative’s effectiveness was evaluated after the<br />
first year. This feedback was used to improve and enhance the<br />
plan for all students in grade 3-8, and also drove training for<br />
campus leadership teams.<br />
2017-2018<br />
We will measure and verify the effectiveness of the Engage Me<br />
initiative, and evaluative feedback will help improve the plan<br />
for all students in grades 3-8 and drive training for campus<br />
leadership teams.<br />
2018-2019<br />
The effectiveness of the Engage Me initiative will be measured<br />
as it pertains to academic progress in grades 3-8.<br />
2019-2020<br />
YISD will showcase the effectiveness of the district curriculum<br />
and initiatives using state and federal progress measures and<br />
data related to the academic success of all students.<br />
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2017-18 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
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