May22Update_DPS Tech Plan 2021 - 2024

C O MM U N I T Y P A R T N E R S H I P S

The collaborative nature of the District is evident through the many partnerships within our community. Whether through working with parents, Board of Education members, or other groups such as the Darien Foundation, all stakeholders work together to provide innovative programming and learning experiences for students. Partnerships in technology help support operations and serve as thought partners in advancing technology efforts. Support from community partners is key to advancing our framework goals. Recently, through generous funding from the Darien Foundation, we received a two year grant to establish a K 12 Robotics program. Support of this nature exemplifies forward thinking and a student centered approach to providing new learning opportunities to the community. Understanding the importance of community partnerships is part of our students’ future ready skills as well. Developing competencies in global and cultural awareness, in the ability to communicate across networks, and in creating and connecting to local and global communities helps prepare our students to thrive in an increasingly connected world.

"As technology changes the way we communicate, connect, create, consume and innvote, it is democratizing access to opportunity. Education is no exception." -Laura Andreessen