by Robert "Bob" LewandowskiThe St. Ignatius Board passed a motion to purchase computers and software for 2 computer labs at the August 17, 2010 regular board meeting. One computer lab is located in the elementary while the other will be located in the new multipurpose addition. Both labs will contain 25 iMac computers.
The need for the labs is focused on improving both reading and math at the elementary and middle school. Although the multipurpose lab will be primarily used by elementary students, it will also play host to middle school students as well.
The labs will provide academic opportunities for our students during school and after school through the district's supplemental educational services (SES). The primary program to be used is SuccessMaker. A program focused on reading and math. It is instructional software that provides elementary and middle school students with adaptive, personalized paths for mastering essential reading and math concepts.
I am very excited about the opportunities for learning that these acquisitions provide for our students. Our school district will be working very hard to improve the basics of reading and math in order to build the needed foundation for future learning. I am very proud of our board and their commitment to educational excellence with these decisions. This type of commitment by a district sets a high expectation for teaching and learning. I believe the staff and students will be up to these academic challenges of excellence.
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