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Approval, Purchase and Use of Digital Resources
Software, websites, apps, browser extensions, and other digital resources which includes e-Texts may not be used with students unless approved. Please follow the processes below before any products are used.
Step 1: IT Review
Confirm that all digital resources have passed IT Review prior to use. The IT Review process requires in-depth review by various IT groups.
Things that are checked by the IT Review Team include:
• Tech Services - System Requirements
• Network Services - Web Filter
• App Development - Rostering and Integration
• ITLS - Student Data Privacy
* Please refer to Board Policy GBEE and talk to your school based LTE with any questions you many have.
Step 2: Instructional Approval
All materials that are used with a captive audience, for example a classroom of students, must be submitted for approval prior to use.
• See Achievement Learning & Leadership (ALL); Approval Process for Instructional Materials & Courses Overview: Found here
Note the Board Submission Timeline
See Board of Education Policies:
• IJJ
• IJJ-R
Step 3: Purchasing
Follow the Procurement procedure guidelines: District 11 Technology Guidelines for Hardware Purchases and Software Licenses Reviews/Purchase. After purchase, please submit any digital licensing information to ITLS for archiving.
* Devices purchased with PDF funds are considered personal devices. District 11 does not manage personal devices, including the installation of software.
Contact Sheri White at [email protected] or 719-520-2968 for any questions or clarifications
Please Note:
The information provided in this knowledge base article is a living document and is subject to change. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content per the last edited date, but due to the evolving nature of the subject matter, updates and revisions may occur at any time. Please continue to check back to the knowledge base for the most updated information or call the Support Center at the number above.
