In the spring of the 2001-2002 school year, the LISD Technology Department undertook an initiative to help all LISD teachers become competent computer users. This initiative consists of multiple components, including competency skills and classroom technology integration tools. For teachers who demonstrate solid competency skills, who also make use of active learning with technology in their classrooms, and who agree to help promote computer use on their campuses through participation in campus-based study groups, the district provides laptops which may be used both at school and at home.

The reason for this initiative is to provide our professional staff with the knowledge and skills that are now expected by the State Board of Educator Certification. To print a copy of the SBEC Teacher Application Standards, click here.

To see a diagram explaining the process of the laptop competency initiative, click here.

	Level I Laptop Competency Test Information	Completion of the four Level I Competency tests is encouraged to bring all teachers up to the level of knowledge and skills that are expected by the State Board of Educator Certification. After completion of all four tests, teachers may apply for a laptop and printer.
	Level II Laptop Competency Test Information	Completion of the four Level II Competency tests is encouraged once the Level I tests have been passed. As with the Level I tests, the Level II tests were developed according to State Board of Educator Certification standards for teachers. After all Level II tests have been passed and the study group requirement has been met, teachers may submit an application for a classroom projector.
	Instructional Technology Integration Grant	Developing model lessons is integral to the technology integration process, and sharing these lessons provides examples of best practices. Teachers who submit model lessons which are approved by their Curriculum Department may apply for additional classroom technology tools.