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IT Applications
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Below are brief descriptions of a few of the District 203 key applications:
Student Information System
One of the core foundational technologies that District 203 is currently implementing is a new Student Information System (SIS). After a robust evaluation process targeted at finding a replacement for our existing and antiquated system, Infinite Campus has been selected as our new SIS. Located at the heart of our District operations, this is a mission-critical system that provides the functionality through which the majority of our school related administrative duties are performed. This web based system supports key District 203 processes such as enrollment, registration, scheduling, attendance, gradebook, student records, health information and much more. The Student Information System also acts as a key repository of information regarding the operations of our educational facilities and a integral source of information to administrators, teachers, parents and students. The SIS integrates with other key District 203 applications and systems that support our services such as Transportation, Food Service and Special Education, as well as integrating with our Learning Management systems. The Infinite Campus initiative is on schedule for a go live for the upcoming summer school functionality and a full scale go live in the fall of 2011.
Financial/Human Resources System
District 203 has implemented the Lawson Enterprise application to provide financial and human resource management, payroll and procurement services along with an employee self-service portal. This system provides core back office functionality and is under a continual improvement program to optimize and fully leverage its capabilities over the next few years.
SharePoint
SharePoint is a web-based system used to empower our schools through online collaborative workspaces. SharePoint provides many features including: Document Libraries, Wiki Libraries, Discussion Boards, Shared Calendars, Tasks, Surveys, and Web Pages. There are sites for schools and classrooms to communicate and collaborate between teachers and students. Students can use on-line classroom content, as well as have an online discussion about a class projects.
Data Warehouse
The data warehouse is a repository of student and related data used to analyze student achievement. It consists mainly of student test results of standardized assessments (i.e. PSAC, ISAT, CoGAT, ITBS, etc), as well as, District 203 benchmark assessments. This system is aimed at taking data from multiple sources and providing analytical capabilities and insight into the Districts programs and effectiveness.
Learning Management System
The District 203 Learning Management System (LMS) is a web based software package that enables the management and delivery of learning content and resources to students. This system facilitates "anytime, anywhere" access to learning content and administration. Students can access course and assignment materials, view associated educational content, post and retrieve assignment work and collaborate on projects.
Click below for more information about the four types of work strands within the iT203 Department:
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Building the Future