Spring Cove School District
“One of Our Nation’s First Digital School Districts”

Below is a listing of technology related issues you can learn about during your visit to Spring Cove.

Allow us to help you reduce the “learning curve” regarding technology issues.

Technical Issues

Ø      Wide and Local Area Network selection and development

Ø      Selecting and working with a systems integrator

Ø      Hardware analysis and selection

Ø      Integration of web page with – gradebook, cafeteria accounts, State Standards, and communication with parents

Ø      Selecting and implementing wireless technology

Ø      Selecting vendors

Ø      Web Portal design and use

·         Web based e-mail

·         Web based calendar

·         Staff web pages

·         School Board communication tool

·         Business related communication tool

Curriculum & Instruction

Ø      Software analysis and selection  

Ø      SCSD Software Review Center

Ø      Selecting and implementing a gradebook

Ø      Tracking PA State Standards

Ø      Staff training in technology

Ø      Connecting technology to the Adaptive Learning Environment Model (ALEM)

Ø      Integrating technology in the classroom

Ø      Virtual School Consortium

Ø      Policy and Procedures

·         Acceptable Use Policy

·         Selecting web sites and programs

Closing the Digital Divide

Ø      Tour of the “Cove Educational Community Center”

Ø      Involving the community

Ø      Marketing to the local community

Ø      Adult Education programs in technology

Ø      Special offers to the community

Working Together

Ø      Leveraging companies for best price

Ø      Process of making decisions

Ø       Developing partnerships with: other school districts, higher education, and businesses

To arrange for a visit contact Mrs. Cathy Schimminger at (814)224-5124, or by e-mail at cschimminger@scsd.k12.pa.us.