The Bethlehem Central School District is a 1:1 District, providing a Chromebook to all students in grades 1 through 12, and an iPad to all Kindergartners. The District will provide multiple ways for students to participate in learning and demonstrate mastery of Learning Standards in remote or blended models, providing sufficient access to devices and/or high-speed internet.
When schools closed in spring 2020, the District was able to successfully ascertain the device and access needs of students and families. The District will use an August 2020 survey to determine which students/families will choose online learning to begin the 2020-21 school year. Included in that survey will be questions regarding device needs and access to high-speed internet. This data will be used by the BCSD Technology Department to ensure equity and access to technology during remote learning.
A device distribution plan will be put in place to meet the technology needs of both students and staff for the 2020-21 school year.