In the fall of l993 the Norman Public Schools formed a 28 member Technology Planning Committee. Membership included parents, members of the community, teachers and administrators. Issues addressed included instruction, staff development, management and funding. Assure equity of access, opportunity and experience for all teachers, students, parents and members of the community through technology. Establish the library media center as the technology hub of each Instructional site.
Staff development is key in integrating technology into the curriculum.
The Norman district has developed a cadre of teachers called Pro Teachers for Technology, obtained grants to develop and staff a Technology Training Lab, and developed NPS Technology Day which has become a statewide professional development conference. Sites develop technology goals as a part of their site plans for school improvement and plan technology training. A full schedule of technology training is offered by the district focusing upon integration of technology in the classroom and stipends are paid to teachers for summer participation. Bond funds, Title I funds, PTA contributions, various grants and the district general fund have supported access to technology in this district which operates with less than the state average in per pupil expenditure. The team approach combines the resources and abilities of the Information Systems and the Instructional Technology departments.