Welcome to Calhoun County Public School's i3- Ingenuity Inspires
Innovation website!
The resources provided here will help all parents, teachers, and
students with our current 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Here, we will
find everything you need to know about how we are preparing our
students to compete in a rapidly changing global society.
Message from Dr. S.A. Wilson, Superintendent
For the past five years, Calhoun County Schools have focused on
"Teaching and Learning" in an effort to educate all children in our
school district. We have made tremendous academic process as our
schools have improved in most categories. For the past three years,
the district has received an excellent rating on the State's Report
Card. Because of highly qualified teachers, dedicated staff,
involved parents, supportive community and a very encouraging
School Board, our focus has been quite successful as we promote
continuous improvement.
Over a year ago, I notified everyone that it was time to turn
our attention towards enhancing our "Teaching and Learning"
methodology through personalized learning with digital devices.
This technology is the wave of the future and our teachers and
students must be equipped to step into the future with the
competence needed for each student to succeed. If our students are
to be "College and Career Ready", we must provide a blended
learning approach through the use of these devices to enhance their
learning opportunities and 21st century skills.
We have studied this mammoth and costly undertaking for quite
some time, A technology committee was formed to look at other
districts. We visited a large digital corporation and studied how
to be creative in terms of financing the project. We have been
deliberate in making the decision to deploy digital devices for our
students and their teachers. A big part of the deliberations was
insuring that our teachers had the training relative to the
teaching methodology with the selected device. The big question to
answer is how to sustain the initiative once we have moved
forward.
I am pleased to inform you that we will roll out devices to all
students in grades 3-12 during the 2015-2016 school year. I am
optimistic that if we all work together with our Board, we will
enhance the quality of education already provided to our students
with the new digital.
Latest 1:1 News
Calhoun County's 1:1 digital learning initiative is designed to
transform teaching and learning. With today's rapidly changing
global society and new demands from state standards, we must
prepare our students to be able to compete with others around the
world. We must help create critical thinkers, problem solvers,
innovators, and collaborators.
In January 2016, Calhoun County will roll out Chromebook devices
to all students in grades 3-12. In order for this initiative to be
effective, CCPS has taken steps to prepare our teachers with the
latest digital skills and technology to prepare our students for a
new student-centered classroom.
Our Vision
We envision a school district where everyone works harmoniously in
a safe and caring environment to help all students reach their
maximum potential.
Our Mission
The mission of CCPS, in unity with parents and community, is to
provide an environment conducive to learning that challenges all
students to reach their maximum potential for success in a rapidly
changing global society.