Technology Excellence and Equity in Education
Technology in Kentwood Public Schools
Kentwood Public Schools will integrate technology throughout the District to prepare students to meet the high expectations for learning that translate into success in today's connected community. The utilization of current technologies provides students in all our schools with enhanced learning tools and the skills needed to use them effectively.
Technology is also a powerful tool used by District employees, both instructional staff and supporting departments. We focus on providing current and innovative technology resources, along with the professional learning to use these resources, to ensure teachers, administrators and those working in supporting departments, have the tools they need to be successful in their roles.
Technologies provide the vehicle to continually improve and enhance the teaching/learning process contributing to an increase in student achievement. The infusion of technology into District operations will increase efficiency resulting in higher-level solutions and services for students, parents, employees and the community at large.
Goals and Strategies
Goals and Strategies
- Prepare students to succeed by using technology to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.
- Provide technology to continually update and enhance the teaching/learning process.
- Support efficient and effective communication within the District, with parents, and with the KPS community.
- Use technology tools to enhance productivity and the efficiency of District operations.
- Provide the support necessary to ensure the effective use of technology in all areas of instruction and operations.
Technology Services
Technology Services
The Technology Department provides a variety of services to staff, students and parents. These services include:
- Partnering with employees, building and district leadership and students to determine the technology needs and solutions that will assist us in accomplishing the goals identified in our District Strategic Plan
- Sourcing technology tools and resources with fiscal responsibility and with awareness of the ever-changing landscape of technology and its impact on learning.
- Installing and implementing new technology as needed and providing training to use the new technology tools.
- Providing ongoing support to properly maintain and resolve issues as they arise.
Accessing Support Resources
Enter a support request directly into our Help Desk system
Email our Technology Help Desk at help.desk@kentwoodps.org.
Call our Technology Help Desk at 616-530-9196 or at extension 78721.
Chromebook Care
We encourage all students to watch the Chromebook Care video that some of our high school video production students created. It shows hints and tips to ensure your Chromebook continues to work well for many years.
Support Documentation, Instruction Manuals and FAQs
Support Documentation
New Teacher Orientation
Synergy & Gradebook
Synergy Gradebook and TeacherVue
Clever
Clever Use for Teachers and Students
Frontline
Frontline Professional Growth and Absence Management
Classroom Technology
Connecting and displaying your laptop
Classroom Technology Use (Videos)
Connecting device to Via (wireless presenting)
Classroom Docking Station and Display Settings
Classroom Technology Resource Guide
Classroom Technology for Substitutes
Google Classroom
Blocksi
Logging Into Your Computer and Duo MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
Logging in for the first time and Duo enrollment (document)
Logging in for the first time and Duo enrollment (slides)
Changing your password (Employees)
Duo Mobile Offline Mode (Set this up in advance so you can log into your laptop when you don't have Internet access.)
Finance System (Time Sheets and Employee Access Center)
Employee Time Sheet Navigation
Employee Access Center Navigation
Contact Us
For support, email our Technology Help Desk at help.desk@kentwoodps.org.
Or, call our Technology Help Desk at 616-530-9196 or at extension 78721.