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Technology Initiative

2010-11:

  • The school district begins planning for a 1:1 initiative, aiming to provide a computing device for every middle school student.

2011-12:

  • The 1:1 initiative kicks off for middle school students in grades 6-8, with each student receiving an HP 14" laptop.
  • Wireless and network infrastructure at Summit and Woodside Middle Schools are upgraded to support the 1:1 program.
  • Plans are made to expand the 1:1 initiative to high school students.
  • Professional development programs are implemented to meet the specific needs of the 1:1 initiative.

2012-13:

  • The 1:1 initiative expands to include every high school student in grades 9-12, with each student receiving an HP 14" laptop.
  • Wireless and network infrastructure at Homestead High School buildings are upgraded to support the 1:1 program.
  • Professional development programs continue to ensure educators are equipped to effectively utilize the 1:1 devices.

2013-14:

  • Middle and high school teachers receive professional development to enhance their skills in implementing eCurriculum.
  • Plans are made to extend the 1:1 initiative to the elementary schools.
  • Wireless and network infrastructure at all six elementary buildings are upgraded to support the 1:1 program.
  • The development of a Web 2.0 policy is initiated to complement the Acceptable Use Policy, enabling the use of additional online tools.

2014-15:

  • The 1:1 initiative is expanded to include elementary school students in grades 3-5, with each student receiving an HP 14" laptop.
  • Middle school laptops are upgraded.
  • Ongoing professional development is provided to support the implementation of eCurriculum.
  • Elementary teachers receive professional development tailored to the needs of the 1:1 initiative.

2015-16:

  • The 1:1 initiative expands further to include elementary students in grades K-2, who are provided with an iPad mini.
  • This marks the first year of achieving a district-wide 1:1 device ratio from kindergarten to 12th grade.
  • Professional development continues for eCurriculum implementation.
  • Elementary teachers in grades K-2 receive professional development specific to the 1:1 initiative.

2016-17:

  • Existing elementary, high school, and teacher laptops are upgraded to various Lenovo models.
  • Network upgrades are carried out at all elementary buildings, excluding Covington.
  • Plans are made for the upgrade of devices in middle schools.

2018-19:

  • Middle school devices are upgraded with new HP laptops.

2019-20:

  • District-wide network upgrades are conducted, including CES, SMS, WMS, HHS, and other district buildings.
  • Access points are updated in the remaining elementary buildings.
  • Plans are made for the upgrade of devices for elementary schools, high schools, and teachers.

2020-21:

  • Devices for elementary students, high school students, and teachers are upgraded.
  • Ongoing upgrades to network switches and wireless access points continue.

2021-22:

  • The district determines and purchases the device to be used for grades 6-8, ultimately selecting an Apple iPad.
  • Network switches and wireless access points continue to be upgraded.

2022-23:

  • The new devices for grades 6-8 are implemented and put into use.

2023-24:

  • Plans are made to determine and purchase devices for grades K-5 and 9-12.
  • Teacher devices will be replaced for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.