Phase+II

Phase II- from 10-15-07 notes

Teacher webpage templates • Provide templates to offer consistent look and organization for teachers interested in managing their own webpage and providing downloadable worksheet, etc in pdf format • Teachers to use WordPress to add and edit their templates of teacher info and classroom updates • Suggest that web data requiring large bandwidth be hosted on another server, eg. Sound or video streaming • Forum/resources for teachers to discuss supplies, professional development seminars, etc. Could be implemented as a Wiki, blog, OR forum, but would be private, password-protected access to eliminate liability for District.

Parent email database access (for use by teachers and administrators) is still under discussion. • It would certainly need to be behind a password-protected wall, but individual parent groups have a better database than does the District & these are currently proprietary. • An opt-in option on the RSS page is a possibility, but would require a “your email will be secure” disclaimer and someone to manage the database.