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Technology
The goal of the Technology department is to improve the quality of education for students and teachers by providing technology opportunities and resources for students, faculty, and staff.
The Technology department is comprised of two divisions:
Information Technology Services: The core function is to procure, deploy and maintain district hardware, software and network resources
IT services provide the technological foundation to promote our primary strategies listed below.
Instructional technology: Focuses on how staff utilizes the technology resources available in and out of the classroom.
Instructional Technology also provides all technology related professional development for all staff members in the district.
Teachers and administrators use technology tools and strategies for continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction and to assess, gather, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information.
Collaborate with all stakeholders-board members, central office, principals, teachers, parents, and students to implement effective technology practices
Focus on goals to improve achievement and instruction
Coherent Curriculum
Data-driven Decisions
Create a corps of instruction-focused administrators who foster an environment and culture conducive to the comprehensive integration of technology
Create a system of ongoing professional development that responds to data-revealed needs that are connected to district goals
Provide incentives for professional growth
Continually learn, assess, and readjust practice
Chromebook Support by Grade Level
For any issues with district-assigned Chromebooks, students should seek assistance as follows:
Elementary School: Report to the homeroom teacher, school-based IT Specialist, or main office staff (who will notify IT).
Intermediate School: Visit the Computer Technician or Librarian in the school library.
High School: Go to the Technology Office in the school library.