This past month has been incredibly busy as we prepare to embark on our full 1:1 journey in District 109. In preparation for this huge shift, here is some of the important work taking place this summer.

• Throughout July and into August, our own DPS109 teachers are leading 18 different professional development sessions for teachers and staff to drop in and learn about teaching in a 1:1 learning environment.
• On July 18th, we published our 1:1 Handbook for all District 109 families and staff members.
• 30 of our teachers and administrators attended the Leyden 1:1 Symposium from July 30-August 1 to learn as much as possible from other districts and educational leaders about their 1:1 experience.

Coming up…

• On August 14th, District 109 will partner with neighboring  school districts 112 and 113 on TechCamp North Shore at Deerfield High School. This is another teacher-led professional development opportunity to prepare for teaching in a 1:1 Learning Environment.
• We will be working with Ms. Sarah Barnett from Bannockburn School to help our kindergarten, first and second grade teachers prepare to integrate iPads into their classrooms.
• 1:1 Information and Celebration Nights will be held at each of our six schools to provide an overview of 1:1 Learning in District 109 and share presentations from teachers who were part of the 1:1 pilot in the spring. We will also have time for questions! Each event will be held from 5:30pm-6:30pm on the following dates:

Kipling: Monday, August 18

Walden: Tuesday, August 19

Wilmot: Wednesday, August 20

South Park: Thursday, August 21

Caruso: Monday, August 25

Shepard: Tuesday, August 26

We are preparing for one of the most exciting school years in District 109 history! Thanks for stopping by to hear about the planning process!