Information Technology
Who We Are
The award-winning department of Information Technology Services is a full-service operation responsible for all computerized or electronic automated information handling throughout the district. All functions of voice communications, electronic communications, audio/video technologies, software development and data management are managed through the IT department. This centralized management of technology services encompasses all divisions of the district including instructional technology integration and administrative operational technologies.
What We Do
The information technology department provides help and support for all those who use any of the district supported systems or processes. This includes all software systems and related hardware as well as Internet web-based software applications.
In addition to support, the IT department provides technology training opportunities. These opportunities include specially scheduled training both at the district level and at the schools that might be applicable to a particular project, or ongoing formal training through the (T)echnology for Two training center. Through the center a wide array of training courses are offered for teachers, classified staff or administrators. The training center offers courses for continuing technology education, teacher re-certification, as well as for graduate-level credit.
On the innovative side of IT, the department also conducts software and system development, web programming and network engineering. From here, the district is kept at the leading edge of technology solutions for education.
For research and development in classroom technology integration, the technology integration group works to identify and implement contemporary solutions for modernizing teaching and learning.
When it comes to managing the district’s growth, IT is a key player. With solutions ranging from the automation of repetitive processes to going paperless and outfitting newly constructed schools with the latest technologies, the district is committed to leading the pack through the 21st century.
Awards and Recognitions
The information technology division has been awarded and recognized on a number of occasions including:
2005 - National School Boards Association’s District Salute Award
2007 - NSBA’s National Technology Site Visit Host
2004 - SC School Boards Association Saluting Student Success Award
2005 - Ekron All Star Award – Best Education Web Site