Building on the foundation of the existing 19 interdisciplinary pilots, our new all-school 1:1 proposal was written by an interdisciplinary team of staff from our entire counseling department, five different course teams (PE Advanced Strength and Conditioning, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Leadership Through Service, and Personal Finance), with support from English and Chemistry teachers. Special thanks go out to the staff members who committed countless hours to prepare and present an outstanding proposal to the District 214 Planning Team: Joe Bush, Scott Deutsch, Cindy D'Alessandro, Dawn Ferencz, Anthony Furman, Paul Genovese, Krista Glosson, Andrea Izenstark, Keith Kura, Maria Mroz, Deb Ohler, Ashley Phillips, Mike Radakovitz, Colin Rice, Alex Sanchez and Alex Stavropolous.
To get an idea of our strong interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity to implement a school-wide 1:1 program at Elk Grove High School, check out this link to their presentation.
Our excitement and anticipation to continue our collaborative efforts to improve learning for our students was well-expressed by our Principal, Paul Kelly. After the district informed us that our proposal had been approved, he sent the following message to our staff:
Dear Staff,
I
am extremely excited that Elk Grove High School will be a fully
1:1 iPad school next year! All the work and energy you have put in to
your technology efforts has been extremely impressive to anyone who sees
it. In addition, the iPad pilot proposals at EG have been outstanding
time after time. The amazing collaboration you engage in every day with
your colleagues has made us an exemplary environment for learning, and
our students are all stronger because of our shared emphasis on
challenge, support, and patience.
Most
importantly, I am so proud of how you keep your eyes on the real
LEARNING goals of our school. Your integration of technology in the
interest of student mastery (not technology for technology's sake) is a
model for any school to follow. We are all at different levels of
comfort and proficiency with iPads,
but
that is FINE!!
T
here
is not a more supportive and collaborative environment than you will
find among the staff of EGHS. No matter where you fall on the spectrum
of iPad proficiency, you are
each
truly talented at facilitating student learning,
which is
always our primary goal.
When
the time comes for you to give it a go, you have colleagues of every
iPad readiness level to help with the transitions. In addition, we have
a tremendous Instructional Technology Team whose goal is to support
your efforts.
You'll be able to move at your own pace, knowing that there are pros all around to help you!
I feel
completely
calm and confident moving forward
, which is a testament to our incredible staff.
We are absolutely ready for this.
Have a wonderful day,
Paul
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