P.2 Home Use of Technology
Protocol
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1.
Protocols: Special Education and Information Technology
Superintendent of Program/Superintendent Responsible for IT
Jan 2008
Apr 2014
2018-19 School Year
General
This protocol will apply when a student requests to use technology outside of the
school to meet program outcomes. In some cases, the technology may be
requested on behalf of the student by the parent, guardian, teacher or Principal.
The borrowing of Board-owned technology will follow the method currently
established at the school site, under the direction of the Principal. This
technology may involve Special Equipment Amount (SEA) technology and other
Board-owned technology approved for home use.
2.
Definitions
Special Equipment Amount
Special Equipment Amount (SEA) provides funding to school boards to assist
with the costs of equipment essential to support students with special education
needs where the need for specific equipment is recommended by a qualified
professional. This equipment is to provide students with accommodations that
are directly required and essential to access the Ontario curriculum and/or a
board-determined alternative program and/or course and/or to attend school.
3.
Principles
3.1
The Upper Grand District School Board supports the effective and
appropriate use of technology for all students.
3.2
Technology is a tool for students to communicate, access the curriculum
and demonstrate their understanding.
3.3
The Board works to provide a variety of solutions to support student
learning recognizing the increasing importance of technology in the lives
of our students.
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4.
5.
Rationale
4.1
This protocol is intended to promote equity of access to students who
require technology outside of the school building in order to meet program
outcomes.
4.2
Providing opportunities for students to use designated computers outside
of the regular school day will benefit students with limited access to
technology.
4.3
This protocol addresses issues related to: technical support, equipment
damage and loss, and the management of Board-owned equipment
outside of the school building.
4.4
This protocol reflects Policy 318, The Acceptable Use of Digital
Technology that protects the safety and positive learning environment of
students using Board-owned technology.
Scope
5.1
Essential Technology
For some students the use of technology is essential in order to
communicate, to access the curriculum and to demonstrate
understanding. The need for technology is recorded in students’ individual
education plans (IEPs).
5.2
Care and Safety of Technology
In order to protect and maintain working conditions of equipment,
guidelines will be followed for transporting equipment off school property
(See: Appendix A – Student Responsibilities).
5.3
Technical Support
Technical standards will be provided and regularly updated in order to
protect and manage the software and working system of the equipment.
5.4
Accessing Technology for Home Use
To ensure that the Board-purchased equipment is used appropriately, the
existing Acceptable Use of Digital Technology will apply at all times and
locations (Policy #318).
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5.5
Asset Management
Procedures for managing the equipment will be followed at each school
site (See: Appendix B – Sample of Equipment Sign Out for Home Use).
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