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Instructional Technology Inventory & Resource Requests

Approved Apps and Websites

During the school year our students may have the opportunity to use District-approved websites and applications for educational purposes that require student registration prior to use. The District is committed to the safety of our students, especially when it comes to using online resources. Therefore, all apps and websites used for educational purposes in the district undergo an administrative approval process. The approved online resources the District employs provide some of the most compelling new educational tools for students, helping them develop into responsible digital citizens.

 Linked below is the list of District-approved resources, as well as links to their terms of service and privacy policies. This resource site will be kept current as new websites are added to the list of approved resources.

Please note that not all students use every resource in the list below.
Teachers only use these resources as appropriate for age, subject and grade level. 
Inventory of Approved Resources & Apps (Families & Students)
Inventory of Approved Resources & Apps (Faculty & Staff)

Requests for New Instructional Resources (For Faculty/Staff Only)

FREE apps, extensions, or websites - Click here to submit your request.

 

30-Day Review - Feedback Form     (For all approved apps, etc, the requester will assist in determining the effectiveness of the resource and if it should remain open for use.)

Instructional Resources Request Process and Procedures
Overview
The Instructional Resources Request Process is designed to select and implement new or upgraded resources, including apps, extensions, online subscriptions, digital textbooks, and other relevant materials.  A clear and streamlined process for purchasing instructional resources encourages careful decision-making at the instructor, department, building, and district levels, and aids in well-defined communication channels between educators and school leaders to ensure the effective and safe use of resources and technology, ultimately transforming instruction.  This process is not meant to restrict innovation, but rather to ensure instructional resources are used as creatively, efficiently, and effectively as possible.  It is also structured to support and involve teachers in the decision-making process of adopting new instructional resources.
The following approval process is required for instructional resources purchased with district funds and for materials acquired through grants and donations, in order to establish and maintain consistency regarding the upgrading of hardware and educational technology in our schools.  When making a purchase, it is helpful to reflect on the “problem” to be solved and if this resource supports a solution that can transform instruction.   It is recommended to pilot or trial new resources whenever possible and in a timely manner.
The purchasing procedures below apply to all instructional resources, including educational technology, i.e., software, online apps and extensions, online subscriptions, and digital textbooks.   Approval for free instructional technology apps and subscriptions is also outlined.
The following components are included in this guide:
  1. Procedures for approval of free apps, extensions, and ed-tech resources
  2. Procedures for approval and purchasing of instructional resources
  3. Instructional Resource Reflection Tool for Educators
  4. Instructional Resource Evaluation Rubric
  5. Request for Instructional Resource Purchase
  6. FAQ

Click here to access the request forms for resource purchases.