District 214 Earns Top Honors for Technology Integration in Curriculum

Township High School District 214 is among the top-ranked school districts in the nation for curricular technology integration, as reported in the recently posted ninth annual Digital School Districts Survey by the Center for Digital Education (CDE) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA).

The school districts were grouped in three categories, according to student population size. In the survey, District 214 ranked fourth among the top-ten American large-school districts (12,000 students or more).

According to the Center for Digital Education, "The survey showcases exemplary school boards' and districts' use of technology to govern the district, communicate with students, parents and the community and to improve district operations."

Beyond the use of mobile devices and other integration of technology into curriculum, administrative leadership and school board transparency were examined, as well as strategic planning, data management and safety.  The use of professional development and the availability of technology tools and training for staff and students were also considered.

In addition, districts were surveyed on their digital content and curriculum strategy, challenges they face in implementing online assessments aligned with the Common Core State Standards; technology priorities, shared services and cloud computing; infrastructure and networks; and status of bring your own device (BYOD) implementations.

These top-ranked districts, as stated on the CDE website, " have embraced technology to help students learn."

Keith Bockwoldt, director of technology services at District 214, commented, "I am honored the district received the top-ten distinction for the fourth year in a row. The recognition confirms the district's commitment of using technology effectively for students, staff and community."

To learn more about the Digital School Districts Survey, visit http://www.centerdigitaled.com/awards/digital-districts/Technology-Strides-by-US-School-Districts-Top-10-Districts-Honored.html