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The Division of Technology Services provides daily hardware and software support for one of the largest wide area networks in the state of Louisiana with 98 instructional and administrative sites. The IT Department supports 41K+ students and 6K+ employees with the 4 cornerstones of the district’s strategic plan in mind: Academic Achievement, Exemplary Customer Service, Operational Excellence and Employee Development. With over 20,000 computers, 35,000 Chromebooks, 400+ servers, and thousands of network electronic devices all connecting through our district’s 10GB backbone, this network and IT staff provide the technological highway upon which the district’s instructional, business, and communication systems flow.
The DevOps department uses a combination of practices and tools to integrate and automate software development and IT operations. This team is responsible for web design, data analytics and validation, and server-side scripting, ensuring our digital services are delivered efficiently and reliably.
-All learners – regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, school setting, learning style, or special needs – and educators benefit from technology-rich environments that support 21st century learning
-All learners, educators, and employees benefit from training, delivered face-to-face and/or online which support efficient and effective use of technology systems, programs, and tools
-All levels of leadership benefit from training that increases their capacity to support educators’ application of 21st Century Literacy skills in the classroom
-All learners and educators benefit from access to a curriculum that incorporates technology-rich, rigorous, learning activities that advance economic learning and support acquisition of 21st Century learning skills
-All stakeholders benefit from advances in student achievement obtained through professional development support that include distance learning courses and other online, collaborative opportunities
-All stakeholders benefit from advances in achievement in technological skills acquired in technology-rich learning environments supported by sufficient funding
-All decisions related to the acquisition of technology systems and programs are based on sound instructional curriculum, student needs and system goals, and not the availability
-All learners and students benefit from access to rich online educational content that interconnects to support the EBRPSS Curriculum
This plan presents the District’s vision and overarching goal for technology in the learning environment and steps necessary to put the plan into action. Moving the plan from vision to reality requires strong leadership to make critical, informed decisions based on systematic and comprehensive research and study, applying strategic thinking and planning processes to ensure decisions are aligned with the district’s vision, mission, and goals, and that the implementation is both smooth and timely. Additionally, support from internal and external stakeholders – district and school leaders, teachers and other employees, parents, business and community leaders and community members is vital to the success of this vision.
The Management Information Systems (MIS) team provides governance and support for the hardware, software, and database systems critical for district-wide decision-making. We help maximize the return on our technology investments by identifying opportunities for process improvements and greater efficiency.
The Network and Operations team monitors, manages, and secures the district’s technological infrastructure. We ensure the high performance and availability of our routers, switches, and servers, while protecting against threats and ensuring data integrity with robust backup solutions.
These services are only available to employees of EBRPSS. The Department of Printing Services has the resources to produce whatever you need in terms of printed products and can do so at a lower cost than other printing agencies. With our offset and digital equipment, we have fast turnaround times and are capable of doing static and variable data printing. We can print posters, banners, wood, and plastic signs at sizes up to 4 feet wide. We have a designer on staff who can help you make your print jobs have a professional look and we have access to thousands of copyright free photos and clip art files for you to use.
The Technology Resources team is responsible for managing the lifecycle of all district technology, from procurement to deployment. We ensure all equipment, software, and services are acquired according to district standards. In support of our commitment to student achievement, we recently provided every student with a Chromebook device through our 1:1 Chromebook Initiative to enhance their learning experience.