Stafford Public Schools

What does 1:1 mean?
Simply put, 1:1 device program means that a school or district has provided one device to all students. More schools than ever before are investing in new devices to make instruction possible in new environments and to continue to enhance learning.1

Stafford Public Schools is dedicated to the continual use of technology to improve each student's experience. Stafford Public Schools has adopted a 1:1 program realizing the necessity in preparing students for a future where technology will be involved in every aspect of their lives.

This digital learning environment prepares students for the challenges of college and careers which requires the creation of dynamic learning environments that support creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Each member of the faculty will determine how they will incorporate device usage into their curriculum. 

The district provided device remains the property of Stafford Public Schools. Stafford has implemented Board Policies to be referenced alongside this new program. (Policy #6160.2) Stafford offers a Device Protection Plan (referred to as DPP) to all families within the district. The purpose of the DPP is to protect Stafford Public Schools Picture of a Chromebook in it's protective case, and prevent families from accumulating debt due to accidental damage or theft of school-issued devices. A separate form must be completed for each device covered; one form per student. If coverage is not elected in this program, the device replacement and/or damage costs are the responsibility of the family.

At the start of the school year, devices will be distributed to all students enrolled in Stafford Public Schools system as follows upon receipt of appropriate signed documentation:

Pre-K through 1st Grade – will receive an iPad (Devices are kept in classroom)

2nd Grade through 12th Grade – will receive a Chromebook (Devices are kept in classroom for grades 2 through 5)

Frequently Asked Questions

• When will the students receive the devices?
  • Teachers will distribute devices to students within the first few weeks of school once signed paperwork has been returned.
• My student has their own device. Can they bring it to school?
  • No. Students are to use the device that is provided by the school. This ensures only educationally appropriate apps are installed on the device.
• What does the student need to receive a device?
  • Students must submit a signed DPP election form and Acceptable Use form. This is included as part of the start-of-year electronic documentation.

All of these forms are available during the online returning student registration process.

• What happens if the assigned device breaks, gets lost, is stolen, etc.?
  • The student /family is solely responsible for returning the device in the same condition it was received. It is highly recommended that the Device Protection Plan is purchased to help protect the student /family.
• We would like to purchase insurance, what should we do?
  • Stafford offers a Device Protection Plan (DPP) to aide against accumulating debt due to accidental damage or theft of school-issued devices for families.  The DPP may be purchased at the beginning of the school year (check cutoff date) and when new families move into the district. Further information about the program can be found here.
• My device needs to be repaired. Is there anything I should know?
  • All repairs will be coordinated through the school. If no insurance was purchased, the device will be assessed a repair fee and the fee will be added to the students PowerSchool account.

Please contact the school's main office with questions.

1 O'Scanaill, M. (2021, February 23). How are Schools responding to increased 1:1 Device Programs? Dyknow. 

Stafford Public School's is committed to protecting privacy and developing technology that gives students the most powerful and safe educational experience. The district complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which has a goal of protecting a student's educational records. Although FERPA regulations apply only to students, Stafford Public Schools is equally committed to protecting the privacy of all our data.
 
Visit the U.S. Department of Education's website for more information regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

A dynamic pathway for learning, age-appropriate technology is infused in the teaching and learning process to promote the integration of Common State Standards with the 21st Century essential skills needed for success. In order to prepare students for the challenges of an increasingly competitive global and diverse society, the following systems may be used by the district. Please contact your child's classroom teacher should you require more detail regarding which services are being utilized.

    Approved District Applications.

Student Data Privacy Permission Application for software use.

The State of Connecticut has an Educational Software Hub available to show programs that have pledged to comply with Connecticut's Student Data Privacy Laws. Click the image to the right to be redirected to the State of Connecticut's webpage. CT State logo for the Department of Administration Services.

"The Connecticut State Department of  Education (CSDE) treats data confidentiality and the privacy of student educational records very seriously. It complies with all federal laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), state statutes, and guidelines to protect confidential data."1 For more information from the State's website concerning  data privacy and security, please click here for the link.."