Long Range Plan For Technology
Resource Center
What is the LRPT?
The Long Range Plan for Technology identifies 6 strategic technology goals for education and guides local education agencies (LEAs) as they develop individual technology plans.
Purpose & Use
The Long-Range Plan for Technology (LRPT), and its accompanying web-based Resource Center, are intended to support a wide range of campus-based and district-wide professionals.
Administrators
The LRPT and web-based Resource Center is intended to be used by LEA Administrators as a toolkit to help ensure that each district has the guidance and informational resources it needs to develop long range technology plans that meet their unique needs.
Teachers
The LRPT provides teachers and educators with guidance and training tools on how to support the ever-changing role that technology can play in the classroom and in learning.
Technology Leaders
It is up to the LEA Technology Leaders to be at the forefront, often leading the district’s work on managing data, reliable and safe infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Curriculum & Instructional Technology Leaders
Curriculum and Instructional Technology Leaders are the guides within the LEA that teachers, students, and staff look to for daily implementation support, interpretation of program data, and leadership in digital citizenship.
"Technology can be used inside and outside the classroom to improve education and help meet the strategic goals of education statewide."
Strategic Technology Goals
The LRPT Advisory Committee has developed six strategic goals and 18 focus areas that they believe represent the technology trends and priorities in education. Each LEA should carefully consider how the six strategic goals outlined in this plan align with their own objectives and should strive to achieve positive progress in each focus area.
Personalized,
Flexible, Empowered Learning
Adaptive & individualized learning based on student needs & abilities.
Equitable
Access
Fair & equal opportunities for all students to take full advantage of their education.
Digital
Citizenship
Responsible, safe, respectful, & legal use of technology.
Safety
& Security
Environment free of physical, emotional, & digital harm or risk.
Collaborative
Leadership
Consensus-oriented decision making by multiple stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Reliable
Infrastructure
Available, trusted technology components to support organizational goals.
"An effective education system is key to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and integrity to contribute to our state in positive ways. Technology is a driving force for transforming education as we know it, creating stronger, better-educated students, and ultimately building a stronger Texas."
Training & Support
There are 2 options for training and several opportunities to receive support as you take on your LRPT development project.
Training Options
Virtual Training
- Developed for general audience (ESC, LEA, or School).
- General Overview of LRPT with break-out sessions to discuss specific Strategic Goals.
In-Person Training
- Customized and presented at the ESC, LEA, or School level.
- Catered to the needs of specific entity.
Support Options
Interactive Workspace
- An interactive workspace for school personnel to interact with one another: sharing ideas, asking questions, and offering exemplars.
- Scheduled office hours to answer questions regarding the use of the resources page.
1-1 Virtual Sessions
- Virtual meetings can be scheduled for 1:1 support consultations regarding the use of the Resource page and specific questions limited to clarification of the Strategic Goals.
Training & Resource Library
Strategic Goal 1:
Personalized, Flexible, Empowered Learning
Student-Centered & Adaptive
Strategic Goal 1, Focus 1
Adaptive technology may be one of the largest innovations of digital learning in the...
Student-Centered
& Adaptive Workbook
Additional Resources
- Learning - Office of Educational Technology
- Adaptive Technology
- The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom | EdTech Magazine
- Guiding Principles for Use of Technology with Early Learners
- Interaction forms in successful collaborative learning in virtual learning environments - Essi Vuopala, Pirkko Hyvönen, Sanna Järvelä, 2016
- Education through a technology lens
- At-Home Learning / Online Learning Support
- AT State Resources – Assistive Technology
Reimagined Learning Spaces
Strategic Goal 1, Focus 2
The design of a classroom fundamentally impacts and sets the tone of the learning...
Reimagined Learning
Spaces Workbook
Additional Resources
- The Promise, Power, and Practice of Student Agency
- Student Agency for Powerful Learning
- Learning - Office of Educational Technology
- 2017 National Education Technology Plan Update
- Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) provides Texas students and schools with equitable access to quality online courses and instructors. It is a valuable resource for interactive, collaborative, instructor-led online courses taught by state-certified and appropriately credentialed teachers trained in effective online instruction.
- OER Commons
- How to Integrate Technology in the Classroom | Drexel University
- A New Resource for Free Digital Field Trips | Edutopia
- Museum for Digital Learning
- How to Integrate Technology in the Classroom | Drexel University
Data-Driven Decisions
Strategic Goal 1, Focus 3
Vast amounts of structure and unstructured data have transformed the way organization...
Data-Driven
Decisions Workbook
Additional Resources
- Assessment - Office of Educational Technology
- 2017 National Technology Plan
- Using Data to Improve Student Outcomes and School District Management
- Data Governance - US Dept. Of Education
- How Educators Can Use Student Data to Drive Instruction
- Using Data to Support Personalized Learning Pathways - edWeb
- Integrated Data Systems and Student Privacy
Strategic Goal 2:
Equitable Access
One-to-One (1:1) Initiative
Strategic Goal 2, Focus 1
Educators are constantly seeking to find new opportunities and methods to improve the...
One-to-One (1:1)
Initiative Workbook
Additional Resources
- Preparing School Districts for 1:1
- US Ed Tech 1:1 Success Stories
- https://tech.ed.gov/files/2017/01/NETP17.pdf
- Building Robust Infrastructure as a Tool for Equity
- One to One Technology and Its Effect on Student Academic Achievement and Motivation
- Digital Equity Education Roundtables (DEER) - Office of Educational Technology
Connectivity
Strategic Goal 2, Focus 2
Preparing students for success requires an environment capable of supporting new wa...
Additional Resources
- US Dept of Education - Funding digital literacy
- Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
- E-Rate program
- Three Components of Digital Equity
- Infrastructure - Office of Educational Technology
- Digital Equity Education Roundtables (DEER) - Office of Educational Technology
- Future Ready Schools: Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning
- Advancing Digital Equity for All
- Connecting learners: Narrowing the educational divide
- Texas Broadband Development Office
Usability
Strategic Goal 2, Focus 3
Many diverse devices and technologies are available to enhance learning opportunities...
Additional Resources
Strategic Goal 3:
Digital Citizenship
Program Development
Strategic Goal 3, Focus 1
Technology is prevalent throughout students' lives, and with those digital resources come...
Additional Resources
- iKeepSafe Data Privacy Curriculum Matrix K-12 -- core competencies for teaching digital citizenship and program development
- Teaching students out of harm’s way : Mitigating digital knowledge gaps and digital risk created by 1:1 device programs in K-12 education in the USA | Emerald Insight
- Digital Footprint & Identity | Common Sense Education
- Be Internet Awesome Partnership | Pear Deck
- Digital Citizenship Implementation Planning Resources | Common Sense Education
- Digital Citizenship Curriculum | Common Sense Education
- Technology in Schools - Chapter 1: Technology Planning and Policies, Technology in Schools: Suggestions, Tools, and Guidelines for Assessing Technology in Elementary and Secondary Education
Content Development
Strategic Goal 3, Focus 2
Students use computers or devices every day in their personal lives or in school. It is...
Additional Resources
Rights & Responsibilities
Strategic Goal 3, Focus 3
As students master the educational curriculum in the quest to become successful...
Rights & Responsibilities
Workbook
Additional Resources
Strategic Goal 4:
Safety & Security
Campus & Cyber Safety
Strategic Goal 4, Focus 1
School safety, both physical and cyber, is a more important concern for educators than...
Campus & Cyber
Safety Workbook
Additional Resources
- Technology in the K-12 Education System: Cyber Security/School Safety - PDF Attached
- TEXAS School & Firearm Safety Plan
- TEXAS School Safety Center
- TEA Safety Grant
- TEXAS Cyber Security Framework
- Texas Department of Information Resources - sign up for free K-12 Newsletter
- National Cyber Security Alliance, a non-profit organization empowering a more secure interconnected world.
- Cyberattack Information Sheet (PDF) - FEMA
- 5 Ways K–12 Schools Can Push Back Against the Consent Phishing Trend
- Cybersecurity Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts
- Cybersecurity for Teachers | NICCS
Cyber Security
Strategic Goal 4, Focus 2
LEAs are trusted with the most sensitive and confidential student and staff data and are...
Additional Resources
- Texas Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (TX-ISAO) For reporting
- Security Best Practices | Protecting Student Privacy
- Article about Prosper ISD
- Cybersecurity Awareness Training FY 21-22
- Membership to Multi State Information Sharing and Analysis Center is free for public academic institutions
- Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting-free
- Checklist for Developing School Privacy Programs
- US Dept. Of Education - Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services: Requirements and Best Practices
- Federal Bureau of Investigation: Cyber Crime
- DHS Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign
- Public Courses
- Shields Up | CISA
- Texas Department of Information Resources - sign up for free K-12 Newsletter
- Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- FOSI | Policy and Research
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)- Cyber Hygiene Services
- FedVTE Course Catalog
- Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR)
Data Management & Governance
Strategic Goal 4, Focus 3
Data can be one of an organization's most valuable assets, or a major hindrance if not...
Data Management
& Governance Workbook
Additional Resources
- US Dept. of ED Tech - Keeping Your Child Safe Learning Online Understanding Student Data Privacy
- iSafe certifies digital products as compliant with state and federal requirements for handling protected personal information
- US Dept. Of Education Best Practices FlyersK-12 School Officials | Protecting Student Privacy
- Cyber Hygiene services
- Introduction to Blockchains for Educators | Protecting Student Privacy
- iKeepSafe provides a safe digital landscape for children, schools and families.
- Protective Actions Research for Cyberattacks - FEMA
- Guidance Videos Guidance Videos | Protecting Student Privacy
- What Is Identity and Access Management for K–12?
- 5 Steps to Secure Student Data
- Data Security: K-12 and Higher Education
- Data Governance - US Dept. Of Education
- National Education Technology Plan
- Securing K-12 Infrastructure and Data | CoSN
- 3 Insights to Share with Your School on Data Protection in the Cloud | EdTech Magazine
- 5 Security Tips for Protecting K–12 Cloud Applications | EdTech Magazine
- Protecting Student Privacy
- U.S. Department of Education Data Strategy December 2020
Strategic Goal 5:
Collaborative Leadership
Strategic Planning
Strategic Goal 5, Focus 1
Effective use of technology requires collaboration between teams to ensure that...
Additional Resources
Shares Services
Strategic Goal 5, Focus 2
Shared services allow for LEAs to focus limited resources on IT applications and...
Additional Resources
State Collaboration
Strategic Goal 5, Focus 3
State education leadership have the same goal for education in Texas — that every chil...
Additional Resources
Strategic Goal 6:
Reliable Infrastructure
Technology Support
Strategic Goal 6, Focus 1
Technology can be one of a LEA's most valuable assets, but it presents many...
Additional Resources
- Chapter 5: Maintenance and Support, Technology in Schools: Suggestions, Tools, and Guidelines for Assessing Technology in Elementary and Secondary Education
- How IT Staff Provide Tech Support During Remote Learning
- Do School Districts Still Need Ed Tech Support Staff?
- AT Professional Development – Assistive Technology
- Students as Tech Support - Office of Educational Technology
- Chapter 5: Maintenance and Support, Technology in Schools: Suggestions, Tools, and Guidelines for Assessing Technology in Elementary and Secondary Education
- National Education Technology Plan
- Infrastructure - Office of Educational Technology
- Chapter 3: Equipment and Infrastructure, Technology in Schools: Suggestions, Tools, and Guidelines for Assessing Technology in Elementary and Secondary Education
- Consider these factors for the device-as-a-service model | TechTarget
Legacy Modernization
Strategic Goal 6, Focus 2
A legacy system operates with old, obsolete, insecure, or inefficient hardware or software...
Additional Resources
Continuity of Operations
Strategic Goal 6, Focus 3
LEAs should prepare to restore critical instructional and administrative resources...
Continuity of
Operations Workbook
Additional Resources
- 3 Insights to Share with Your School on Data Protection in the Cloud | EdTech Magazine
- 5 Ways K–12 Schools Can Push Back Against the Consent Phishing Trend | EdTech Magazine
- 5 Security Tips for Protecting K–12 Cloud Applications | EdTech Magazine
- 3 Insights to Share with Your School on Data Protection in the Cloud | EdTech Magazine
- 5 Ways K–12 Schools Can Push Back Against the Consent Phishing Trend | EdTech Magazine
- 5 Security Tips for Protecting K–12 Cloud Applications | EdTech Magazine
- National Education Technology Plan
- Considerations for K–12 Administrators to Improve Business Continuity Planning | EdTech Magazine