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Vision Statement

The vision for use of technology in the Parkland School District is based upon the school district's educational vision and part of the overall mission of "Educating for Life". With the knowledge that the world we live in has rapidly evolved into an information-based society, we believe that the use of technology should be an integral facet of contemporary education. We see technology playing an ever-increasing role in our efforts to provide a quality educational program, to improve efficiency and effectiveness in administrative functions, and to strengthen communication within our school community.

We believe that a quality information technology system supports learning by:

• Using it to enhance instruction, to support and enrich curriculum, and to aid students in the achievement of the Pennsylvania State Standards.
• Creating technologically literate graduates prepared to meet the challenges and expectations of the global information-age society.
• Encouraging life-long learning and enabling students to become independent learners, critical thinkers, and contributing citizens.
• Facilitating the students' ability to access, analyze, synthesize and present information.
• Fostering a positive orientation to the future, enabling students to handle new technologies and constant change.
• Providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.
• Offering on-going professional development to enhance the technological skills of staff, administration and the Parkland community.

We believe that a quality information technology system provides administrative support by:

• Providing access to information through our district-wide voice, video, and data network.
• Supporting the efficient and effective operation and management of the district.
• Strengthening communication with parents and our community.
• Maintaining continuous attention and resources for technological growth.
• Seeking out, evaluating, and incorporating new technologies where appropriate.

Fulfillment of this vision will enable all Parkland students to reach their academic potential and will support our staff in carrying out a quality educational program.

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The Parkland School District infrastructure encompasses 12 buildings over a 72 square mile area.

Features of our data network

• 1 GB full duplex ethernet between all buildings
• Computer access in every room in all buildings
• Ratio of students to computers is 2.5:1
• Computers located in classrooms, labs and library
• Computer platform matches need. We use both Windows and Macintosh computers.

Elementary Schools

• 6 computers per regular classroom
• Library mini labs
• Drop in computer lab
• Special area computers for art, music, gifted, learning support

Middle Schools

• 6 computers per regular classroom
• Drop in computer lab
• Classroom computer labs for Information Technology and Technology Education
• Library mini lab
• Special area computers for art, music, gifted, learning support and family consumer sciences

High School

• 2-6 computers per regular classroom at high school level
• 13 computer labs at high school for art, business education, music, programming, technology education and CISCO programming
• Mini labs for career resource room, science, broadcasting, special education, technology education, family & consumer sciences, and driver education

All schools have access to calculators, scanners, USB microscopes, Star Lab, laptop computers, BLAKE Shuttle, and classroom performance system.

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Features of our video network

• 65 video channels on video WAN
• Each school can broadcast four channels of programming.
• AV equipment: TV/Vcr, digital still cameras, digital video cameras, video projectors, desktop video publishing system in all buildings
• Portable TV studio in all buildings
• Video bulletin board system in all buildings
• Video conferencing unit in all buildings (shared in elementary buildings)
• Media distribution system: satellite, DVD, VCR, cable TV, internal channels in all buildings
• Broadcast studio with video editing in secondary buildings

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Features of our voice network

• Integrated phone system
• Aggregated outside lines
• Auto attendant
• Voicemail for all staff
• Caller ID
• Call Accounting
• Faxes

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