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Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Sherwin Collette, Chief Technology Officer
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer empowers all students to develop an understanding of modern technology; develops professionals who can take a leadership role in the effective use, management, and assessment of technology to improve education; and conducts applied research that will inform technology planning, management, and assessment. The office also conducts research and develops programs to improve the learning and teaching of technology.

MAJOR PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS

 

myMCPS
myMCPS is an enterprise portal that provides MCPS staff with access to services based on their role. It simplifies access to key information and applications that help staff work more effectively and efficiently, streamlines processes previously accomplished by accessing and mastering multiple systems, and accelerates the communication of ideas and results across groups. myMCPS also facilitates collaboration among staff, students, and parents.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
ATS is a Web-based software application that enables the comprehensive electronic handling of MCPS recruitment needs. It includes a career site, allowing Office of Human Resources or hiring managers to post jobs that can be viewed by internal or external candidates through links from the MCPS website. Principals can review candidate qualifications online and track the status of a candidate through the hiring process.

Online IEP
The Online IEP system is a Web-based application that uses the State IEP form but also streamlines student information from several MCPS databases. This coordination of student information in one central database results in better service to parents and students.

User Identity Management System
The user identity management system automates user account creations and deletions, as well as handles exceptions using workflows; manages password policies; provides compliance with audit requirements; and provides users with password self-service. By automating these complicated tasks, this system minimizes human errors in managing user accounts and provides necessary audit reports. In addition to the initial creation of access privileges, this system helps to dynamically adapt to changes in business requirements.

 

21st Century Interactive Classroom
The 21st century interactive classroom technologies create and strengthen inclusive and diverse community-centered classrooms that foster a culture of inquiry, respect, and risk-taking so that all students are empowered to participate as full citizens in meaningful learning communities. Implementation and support of the 21st Century Interactive Classroom model include interactive white boards, projectors, student response systems, and netbook mobile carts installed in classrooms transforming teaching and learning, promoting critical thinking and student-directed learning, and integrating technology to support direct instruction with hands-on learning.

Grading and Reporting—Elementary OARS
The Elementary Online Achievement and Reporting System (OARS) is aligned with the implementation of the grading and reporting policy. OARS saves time for teachers and administrators by producing student progress reports, interim reports, and report cards. In Grades 1–5, OARS comprises an electronic standards-based gradebook linked to a standards-based report card.

Human Resources Information System
The HRIS system has been enhanced to allow payroll timekeepers to access HRIS/PACs via the web. The system now has a cleaner look, an easier method for printing, and allows the use of the network ID to sign in.

 

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