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.