The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various positions within a school district, including an Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services, an Executive Director of Elementary Education, principals, technology specialists, classroom teachers, and goals and objectives around professional development focused on instructional technology. It also provides details on specific professional development opportunities and evaluations to improve the effective use of instructional technology.

1. Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services<br />The Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Services reports to Dr. Draper, the Superintendent, and provides information to the school board and staff. Her job duties include overseeing curriculum, professional development, special programs, and implementing the districts improvement plan, among many other job duties.<br />Executive Director Elementary Education<br />Dr. Marilyn Denison’s job in our district is to communicate information between Dr. Ralph Draper, the Superintendent of Schools for Spring ISD, and SMART STEM Program. <br />SMART STEM Program <br />Spring ISD's SMART STEM Program provides opportunities to ensure that Texas keeps its competitive edge as a leader in scientific and technological innovation. The center provides the focused teaching and learning opportunities needed to raise the achievement level of students in the areas of math, science and technology. The SMART STEM Program provides educators with tools, ideas and support to provide the richest learning environment possible.<br />Principals<br />The principal of a school reports to the Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services and the Superintendent of the school district. Her job is to lead by example in integrating and carrying out technology expectations daily with all school stakeholders. Hold all teachers accountable to meet technology professional development expectations. <br />Technology Specialists<br />Mr. Garza’s responsibility is to provide faculty and staff with professional development opportunities throughout the school year. His job is to assist and educate teachers on the technology that staff should be using and how to integrate it into the classroom. <br />Classroom Teachers<br />The classroom teachers’ responsibility is to fulfill the 3 hour minimum of professional development per school year. He/she is to integrate technology into the curriculum on a regular basis. <br />Goal: SISD will build learning capacity by providing equitable opportunities for all students and student groups to be engaged in interesting work each day in order to be college or career ready and contributing members of a democratic society. Objective: To prepare faculty and staff at Anderson Elementary with the knowledge and skills of technology in order to meet the needs of our students and effectively communicate with school stakeholders. <br />Improvement Needed Suggested Professional DevelopmentPerson(s) Responsible Audience EvaluationTechnology support and teacher training to increase effective use of instructional technology including teacher web sites.Bi-weekly staff development sessions in the computer lab where teahcers are building, improving, and learning more about instructional technology and able to communicate with peers to educate themselves on updates and tools that are avaiable. Kathy Morrison- PrincipalRuben Garza- Technology SpecialistFaculty and staff at Anderson ElementaryTraining Evaluation- from supervising principalTeacher Participation- shown through a working and updated teacher web site.Teacher Portfolios- to be completed by end of the year summative assessment with proof of technology integration in the classroom and lesson plans.Monitor and provide support and training to staff for continued technology integration into all areas of curriculum. Monthly PLC meetings that provide teachers with new methods and tools to use in and out of the classroom in each subject area. Kathy Morrison- PrincipalAmy Bjork- Instructional SpecialistGrade Level teachers and paraprofessionalsGrade Level teachers and paraprofessionalsFormal and informal walk-throughs conducted by Principal Kathy Morrison and Assistant Principal Chad Schmidt.Formal 45min. Observations conducted by supervising principalEnd of the year summative assessment conducted by each teacher’s supervising principal. Review and analyze STaR Chart Data from previous years. Provide several break out sessions during work week in August 2011 in wich several teacher leaders review, discuss, and come up with solutions in a small group to share with the entire faculty. Kathy Morrison- PrincipalChad Schmidt- Assistant PrincipalJamie Cormier- Me (as a teacher leader)Grade level representativesAnderson StaffAnderson Staff for the 2011-2012 school year. Ensure that the leader of each group is familiar with the data sets given. Each grade level must come up with at least one way to improve an area of need within the STaR Chart Data. Teachers will be responsible for implementing the improvements and documenting their efforts in their professional portfolio to bereviewed at the end of the school year. Review and analyze the CIP from the previous year and determine what needs were met and what needs were not. Provide a break out session during work week in August 2011 in wich several teacher leaders review, discuss, and come up with lists of needs being met, needs, still needing to be met, and how those particular need can be met this school year according to the CIP. Kathy Morrison- PrincipalChad Schmidt- Assistant PrincipalAmy Bjork- Instructional SpecialistJamie Cormier- Me (as a teacher leader)Grade level representativesAnderson StaffAnderson StaffEnsure that the leader of each group is familiar with the data sets given. Each grade level must come up with a list documenting the needs that were met on the CIP over the last year, needs that still need to be met over the next school year, and ideas of how the particular needs can be met in the up coming school year according to the CIP. <br />