Technology and Information Services

Bill Silver

Director of Information Communication and Technology Services
Email: silverb@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

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TECHNOLOGY MISSION

The Information Communication and Technology Services Department is committed to using current technologies to support the district mission of cultivating inspired, creative, and well-rounded lifelong learners who possess the integrity and self-direction necessary to be contributing community members. Oversight of the Technology and Information Services Department includes the school network infrastructure, technical support, technology integration, technology engineering, student information, educational data, school libraries, as well as social media, the district and school websites, and public relations. Chelmsford is a school district where technology is used equitably to expand and amplify our students' educational experience.

TECHNOLOGY HEADLINES

3M CORPORATION GRANT TO CHELMSFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

The 3M Corporation recently allocated $3,400 to the Chelmsford Public Schools Project Lead the Way (PLTW) initiative.

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The 3M Foundation awarded a grant totaling $5,000 to the Chelmsford Public Schools.

The grant, which is offered to public schools provides funds to purchase materials to bring classroom projects to life.

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Tech programs reviewed by School Committee

Department heads delivered the district’s annual technology update to the School Committee Tuesday night.

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Tech grants bolster Chelmsford schools

The Chelmsford Arts and Technology Fund (ATEF) recently awarded six grants for schools totaling $3,910.

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iPads in the elementary library

Students were able to learn about authors by visiting author websites on all the iPads. Some of the authors studied in grades 2-4 included: Kevin Henkes, Bill Peet, Dr. Seuss, Patricia Polacco, and Chris Van Allsburg.

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Chelmsford students enter 'gateway to technology'

Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are estimated to increase 17 percent by 2018- close to double the growth of non-STEM fields, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Leo the Robot Visits Fourth Grade Technology Classes

Katherine Doulamis and her high school robotics team will be visiting the fourth graders with Leo the Robot to discuss programming and robotics.

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Chelmsford Public School District Paves the Way for 21st Century Learning

With the onset of mobile, cloud and virtualization in classroom learning environments, it’s critical for school districts to keep up with the ever-changing technology landscape.

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Chelmsford Adopts Project Lead The Way STEM Program

Chelmsford, Massachusetts – The Parker and McCarthy Middle Schools announced today that they have adopted Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and will begin the program for the 2013-14 school year. PLTW is the nation’s leading provider of STEM curricula to middle and high schools with more than 5,200 programs in over 4,700 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Assistive Technology Specialist Changes How Students Learn at Chelmsford High

Father, husband and entrepreneur, John O’Sullivan, creates an interactive educational product which is changing how students learn in the classroom at Chelmsford High School.

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Technology Department Recognized by EPA's Energy Star

The Chelmsford Public Schools is proud to be an ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign Participant, part of EPA's ongoing efforts to help save energy and money. The ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign is a nationwide effort to assist and recognize organizations for reducing the energy consumed by computers.

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