Over the past 11 months, Carson Street Elementary has taken the lead to deliver 21st century learning while providing a social justice and quality education for all children.. 
Stories that celebrate how teachers, administrators and school communities in
LAUSD are impacting student achievement digital tools and resources.
A Vision: Believe and Make It Happen
by Youko Amemiya, Instructional Coach at Carson Street Elementary
Over the past 11 months, Carson Street Elementary has taken the lead to deliver 21st century learning while providing a social justice and quality education for all children..
Over the past 11 months, Carson Street Elementary has taken the lead to deliver 21st century learning while providing a social justice and quality education for all children.. 
Featuring recommended apps and software, rated by
Common Sense Education and teachers
Digital Storytelling with Wevideo.com. Learners can create videos to explain concepts, create storyboards, and much more. Upload images, text and audio to support differentiated learning. Record video observation with digital devices.
Tools and resources from Common Sense Education to support the safe and
responsible use of technology by students and staff
Amplify Your ELLs' Voices with Digital StorytellingCan digital communication help increase ELLs' language output? Here you'll find practical tips on using digital-creation and storytelling activities in ways that empower authentic communication, both in the classroom and beyond.
Practical Implementation of Digital Citizenship in Your ClassroomWhat does digital citizenship implementation look like in your classroom? See what other educators across the country are doing to make digital citizenship not a standalone topic, but well integrated into the fabric of what they are teaching. See what it looks like in context here.
Tools and resources from ISTE to promote future-ready learning
Innovative educators and students feedback = education transformation
Ready to get to know the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students better?
We thought so. The 2016 student standards are the only student-focused education standards developed with student feedback. In fact, 2,500+ education professionals and 295 students contributed their voices during the process. Learn more about how these educator-created, student-driven standards came to be with the “Refreshed and Future-Ready” infographic. Click the thumbnail image to see a full-sized version.
Ready to take the next step toward empowered learning with the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students?
Download the student standards today and sign up for an ITI professional learning opportunity that aligns to the ISTE Standards for Students.
Featuring up-to-date information on what’s happening
with the Instructional Technology Initiative in LAUSD
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Instructional Leadership Teams are invited to participate in an Instructional Technology Cohort that will offer guidance in developing an informed, effective plan for learning leveraging digital tools and tailored to each school’s needs. Spring and Summer 2017 Cohorts are now available for registration.
Contact allison.jonas@lausd.net to register your team
SCHOOLOGY Secondary Training
Secondary school certificated staff members have the opportunity to attend voluntary training for Schoology Gradebook.
Registration available through MyPLN (Keyword: Schoology)
Computer Science Discoveries
CS Discoveries is a brand new introductory Computer Science (CS) course created by Code.org that empowers students to create authentic artifacts (like Web pages and interactive games) and engage with CS as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Applications are now open! We are accepting applications until March 17, 2017, so apply now (limited space!) if you're ready to get started. More information
District Policy
Policy Regarding Internet Safety for Students
All students who are provided access to the Internet must participate in an Internet Safety Education Program. Teachers, administrators, and staff are responsible to provide Internet safety education and must comply with this policy. Internet Safety Policy
Readiness and Integration Instructional Tips
Upgrade Apple Mobile Devices (iPad)
After January 31, 2017, schools using iOS 10.0 and 10.1 on their Apple mobile devices will no longer be able to access summative and interim assessments unless they upgrade to iOS version 10.2 (or 10.2.1). For additional information, go to http://ca.browsers.airast.org/.
For technical assistance, please contact the ITD Helpdesk at 213-241-5200.
MDM Training
MDM allows a school designee to manage the iPads wirelessly on the AirWatch MDM console. Through the MDM console, you have the ability to control many functions of the iPad whether you choose to target one, two or all of the iPads in your school.
Professional Development opportunities for educators to
support the use of digital tools and resources
We are providing the following information to support professional learning and growth at your school site. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and pass them on to other colleagues as well.
Digital Voice Awards
Instructional Technology Outreach, a division of Technology Services at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), invite K–12 school educators from any school in Los Angeles County to submit exemplary classroom instructional technology projects for the Digital Voice Awards (DVA).
CUE 2017 National Conference
The annual CUE conference is coming up March 15-18 in Palm Springs, CA. Educators, technology coordinators, TOSAs, administrators and those who are looking to see how technology can support student achievement.
Schools of TechXcellence
District Administration Schools of TechXcellence Awards, sponsored by HP and Intel, recognizes schools that have implemented innovative, effective and replicable technology programs that contribute meaningfully to student or operational success. Apply Now
Adobe Professional Development
Find a professional development workshop to enhance your teaching and learning through Self-Paced Workshops, Collaborative Courses, Live Events, and Adobe Education Trainer opportunities
NSTA Conferences on Science Education
NSTA conferences offer the latest in science content, teaching strategy, and research to enhance and expand your professional growth. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to collaborate with science education leaders and your peers.
Highlighting the latest research and best practices in the field of
instructional technology and 21st Century education
Encouraging Students to Own Their Work
Bringing choice into your classroom helps students create work that matters to them.
January 23, 2017
Learning changes dramatically when students have opportunities to produce work that matters to them. We know this from our own lives but don’t always do a good job of honoring it in schools.
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