These teachers have received a laptop computer and two weeks of technology training. Upon returning to the district, a number of them with the proper district support, have significantly improved the technology integration in their classroom and professional endeavors. The Kickemuit Middle School renovation provided the opportunity to integrate technology into all aspects of the middle school. The school has an extensive network with multiple high speed Internet connections in every classroom. The multimedia library is automated and includes numerous student workstations.
Every teacher has a desktop workstation with projection capabilities.
The school also includes three computer labs - a teaching lab, a sending lab and a writing lab. Professional development at Kickemuit is provided using various training models. Every teacher attended a basic training workshop prior to implementation in 1998. The school technology facilitator is responsible for providing ongoing technology curriculum integration training opportunities and workshops. Team planning periods focus on specific training and curriculum needs.