Goal:  Implement the use of hand-held digital devices in instruction at La Grange Middle School.

Strategy/Activity	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline	Assessment/Evaluation
Research schools/districts that already integrate hand-held devices in the classroom	Grade-level team leaders	April, 2011	A collection of district and campus plans/rules for use of hand-held devices is collected.
Using data uncovered in surveying other schools, cull "critical" attributes for a La Grange ISD plan.	Grade-level committees	April, 2011	A list of attributes for the plan can be presented to the faculty.
Survey teachers regarding issues/concerns in using hand-held devices in class.	Campus counselors	May, 2011	Each item identified in the previous step can be ranked in importance to the faculty.  In addition, a list of pitfalls or concerns can be created.
Work with local businesses to acquire devices for students who otherwise cannot afford them.	PTO President	June-August, 2011	100% of students have and use hand-held devices in class.
Infrastructure (primarily wi-fi access points) is installed to support student use of hand-held devices.	District Technology Coordinator	June-August, 2011	Students and teachers can successfully join a secure wi-fi network while at school.
Present an in-service session on the effective use of hand-held devices in the classroom.	District Technology Coordinator	August, 2011	Implementation of hand-held devices will be documented via teacher lesson plans, classroom observations, and student work products.
Implement the use of hand-held devices in instruction at La Grange Middle School.	Classroom teachers	2011-12 school year	Lesson plans, classroom observations, student work products.