Information Management Services

Technology Standards in the Renton School District

Every classroom should have the following:
 - Teacher computer
 - Classroom computers (unless building agregated into computer labs)
 - Presentation Station
 - - Digital Video Projector, Document camera, Caliphone Speaker

Every building should have the following available (check with your technology liaison or librarian)
 - Digital still cameras
 - Digital video cameras
 - Laptops for checkout (a limited number)

Logging In/ Logging Out
 - Username (Teachers): Firstname.Lastname
 - Username (Students): _______________________
 - Password: ***********
 - - [You will be prompted to change password at first logon. Use at least 8 characters including at least 1 letter and 1 number.]
 - Log out every night, Do not shut down your computer unless directed
 - Do Not Share Your Password

Help Desk - For help with any district technology:
 - Your building tech liaison – 1 or 2 staff members in each building
 - Call: 425-204-HELP 425-204-4357
 - Email: helpdesk@rentonschools.us

Installed on every teacher computer
 - Windows XP with Windows Media Player
 - Office 2007 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, OneNote, InfoPath
 - Outlook 2007– Email, calendar, contacts
 - - Email address: username@rentonschools.us
 - - Access email from home at https://webmail.renton.wednet.edu/owa
 - Inspiration 8 and/or KidSpiration 3 – Software that helps to organize thoughts
 - Specialized software depending on assignment. For example:
 - - Reading Street for elementary
 - - Cognitive Tutor for high school math
 - - Success Maker for middle school math

SharePoint – http://sharepoint.renton.wednet.edu
 - SharePoint is the internal communication tool for RSD employees. This website provides access to district news, documents, department &  school announcements and calendars and more. It is also a way to access e-mail and documents from home.

Learning Gateway – https://gateway.renton.wednet.edu
 - The Learning Gateway is an external communication tool for teachers, parents, and students.  Teachers are able to post assignments, class announcements, a class calendar, and class discussions.

Electronic Grade Book & Report Cards:
 - Skyward EA+ – Elementary & Secondary Grade Book
 - Skyward  EA+ Grade Book – Elementary Report Cards
 - Contact Student Information Services 425-204-2333

DIBELS Handheld [Elementary]
 - To administer the DIBEL test electronically
 - Contact your Professional Development Coach or Language Arts TOSA

Staff Development Portal – http://www.renton.wednet.edu/hrmportal/
 - Username: Firstname.Lastname
 - Password: Employee ID# (Change once logged in)
 - Contact Cathie Freiling 425-204-2453

United Streaming – www.unitedstreaming.com
 - United Streaming allows teachers access to thousands of videos and video clips, and instructional materials for use in the classroom. A log-in is required.**

ProQuest Magazine Index – http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb
 - ProQuest provides access to thousands of full text magazine, newspaper, and journal articles for teacher and student use. A log-in is required.**

eLibrary – www.elibrary.com

 - eLibrary is a magazine index for younger students, middle school and elementary. A log-in is required.**

Culturegrams – http://online.culturegrams.com/index.php

 - Culturegrams offer cultural, historical, and geographical information about countries of the world and all the state. A log-in is required.**