Tech+Plan+Phase+5+&+6

**Objective:** The district will use RtI programs to increase student proficiency in reading. 1.  The district will investigate state approved RtI programs. 2.  The district will preview and assess various RtI programs. 3.  The district will decide on two RtI programs for reading.
 * __ Technology Plan Activity- Phase 5 & 6 __**
 * __Phase 5- Action Steps for Objectives__**
 * Action:** The district will purchase RtI programs
 * Steps:**

The district will interview for the position.
 * Objective:** The district will hire a Software Applications Specialist.
 * Action: **The district will create a job description for an Application Specialist.
 * Steps: **The district will advertise for an Application Specialist.

**Objective:** The district will use a community based telephone alert system for delays, closings, emergencies and school announcements. The district will choose the appropriate system for the district.
 * Action: **The district will purchase an alert system.
 * Steps: **The district will research available alert systems.

Steps: Research and write the grant.
 * Objective**: TDW provide a way to reinforce curriculum mapping.
 * Action:** Reapply for the EAP grant.

Steps: Research the databases. Meet with database companies to view updates. TDW decide on appropriate updates.
 * Objective**: TDW maintain and expand the EASD data collection resources via database tools such as Filemaker and Powerschool.
 * Action:** The IT department will purchase or update the databases.

Steps: TDW implement the Reading Apprenticeship Program. Teachers will meet monthly for training on the program.
 * Objective**: TDW assist students in improving reading scores.
 * Action:** TDW will provide additional professional development in the current reading program.

**Action Step:** 5.1 A  **Action:** The district will purchase RtI programs **Item:** 20 computers per building for RtI program ** Determine Staff Development Requirements and Action Plan: ** **Action Step:**5.3 A **Item:**Reading Apprenticeship
 * __ Phase 6- Action Plan Development __**
 * Hardware Action Steps: **
 * Start Date:** SY 2009
 * End Date:** SY 2009
 * Leadership:** Director of Information Technology
 * Action:** TDW will provide additional professional development in the current reading program.
 * Start Date:** On-Going
 * End Date:**On-Going
 * Leadership:** Reading Coach