Welcome Back to School!

As schools are gearing up for a new school year, OIIT wants to share some technology updates with you:



What's New?



A new Student Information System (SIS) will upgrade MyBPS, one application at a time, starting with 'daily attendance' this fall. All schools will begin to use the SIS system to take attendance beginning on October 31st. Details about training and procedures will be coming soon! For more information about the district roll-out of the new SIS system, please go to: www.bpstechnology.org/sis



The new L4L laptops are here! Nearly 75% of eligible staff has swapped for a new model. We have also expanded eligibility of the program to assistant principals and assistant headmasters. L4L orientation sessions started up again as of August 29th. To register for a session, go to: www.mylearningplan.com



Support effective teaching with data & reports available in the BPS Data Warehouse. You can access MCAS data, attendance data, 'Leading & Lagging' indicators, GPA data and more. To access the BPS Data Warehouse, go to:

https://bpsdepot.mybps.org/dw/



Need Technology Help?



Let the OIIT Service Desk be your gateway to technology support. Call 617-635-9200 (Mon-Fri 7am - 4pm).



For how-to tutorials, FAQ's, Ed-tech resources, the new Library & Media Services website and technology purchasing support, visit OIIT Online at: www.bostonpublicschools.org/technology.



Comcast is offering monthly, low-cost Internet access ($9.95 + taxes) to families with a student who participates in the free lunch program. Check out this offer today and share it with your school community at: www.internetessentials.com.



Be Safe Online



Bullying and cyber-bullying are crimes and can negatively impact a victim's education. Report incidents to the Mayor's Anti-Bullying Hot Line at 617-534-5050.



Educate staff, students and parents about Cyber Safety. BPS Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) podcasts, Cyber Safety curriculum resources and downloadable materialr are available at: www.bpscybersafety.org.



We hope everyone has a great start to another successful school year!