Services

Major Services provided by Information Services

• User support and professional learning of APS Instructional and Business systems
• Email services and storage
• Telecommunications services including wireless
• Installation and support of classroom technology and equipment
• Development, technical support and maintenance of APS Instructional and Business systems
• Network support including wireless infrastructure and internet management
• Inventory of technology equipment
• Replacement of computers in accordance with APS PIPs
• Coordinating and administering assessment program
• Developing and reporting on the APS Strategic Plan and Technology Plan
• Completing federal and state reports
• Providing support for school management and department plans
• Coordinating compliance with accreditation requirements
• Monitoring enrollment
• Evaluating instructional programs
• Reporting on satisfaction survey results
• Standard annual reporting of aggregate results
  • System-Wide Student Assessments
  • College Readiness and placement assessments
  • Other student outcomes such as graduation rates, dropout, suspensions, etc
• Conducting and reporting on the state-mandated Senior Exit Survey
• Application process for researchers
• Custom application development
• Supports implementation of new technologies
• Supports and coordinates TSIPs review process
• Supports distance learning offerings and coordinates online learning classes
• Coordinate support for all Distance Learning classes including daily operation of electronic classrooms, training of electronic classroom specialists, online facilitators and coordination with Dept. of Instruction curriculum Supervisors
• Coordinate support to schools through the selection, support, and professional development of Instructional Technology Coordinators
• Coordinate support to schools designed to strengthen and enhance the instructional program through the use of instructional video resources including video streaming of content videos correlated to the SOLs
• Support the continued use of Blackboard, online digital resources and e-textbooks
• Research, evaluate, recommend and support pilots of new and innovative technologies to support and enhance student learning.