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 

* Per the AUA: No personally owned software is allowed on our D11 network or computers. If a staff member wants personally purchased software on their machine, it must be donated to the district and become the property of D11.

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.