Instructional Technology

Instructional Technologyprovides support for implementation of the FISD District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plans, Texas state technology initiatives such as the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology: 2006-2020, No Child Left Behind legislation including Title II Part D, and Technology Application TEKS. Instructional Technology also provides support for Internet Safety.

Instructional Technology performs the following activities:

  • Long Range Plan for Technology 2010-2013 in coordination with Technology Committee and the campus improvement committees including the Acceptable Use Policy

  • Scheduling district-wide training opportunities, campus-based staff development, and on-line staff development

  • Supporting classroom teachers in their use of technology and implementing the FISD adopted Technology Application: TEKS curriculum in their classrooms

  • Fostering information literacy and problem-solving through professional development

  • Purchasing licenses for district instructional software aligned to the Long Range Technology Plan, including Microsoft Office, E-Class, Accelerated Reader, Star Reader, Fluent Reader, Odyssey, Success Maker, and other age-appropriate productivity tools.

  • Works with curriculum and content area staff to determine instructional needs

  • Understands the technology applications TEKS, and works with teachers to implement them into the content and curriculum

  • Actively seeks grants that benefit Farmersville ISD students, teachers, and community

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Contact

 

Wiley Sullivan, Technology Director

 

501A Hwy 78N

Farmersville, TX 75442

 

Ph. 972-782-6601

Fax. 972-784-7293

 

John Paul Salazar, IT Support

 

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