All of the districts provide summer training for teachers and staff. Collaborative teaching, inquiry learning, and on-site technology facilitators provide additional support for professional growth in technology. Many school libraries throughout the partnership are taking advantage of technology through the use of computerized pro-grams that maintain circulation and inventory control. Automated media centers are utilized in most of the districts. Technology is also assisting teachers with high quality printing and the preparation of overhead instructional materials through desktop publishing and scanning equipment.
Many counselors have computers for easy access to digital information college databases.
Several systems have, or are in the process of, developing automated telephone E-mail. or voice mail systems to increase communication within the district and community. Technology provides an addi-tional or an enhanced means to explore Student assessment and performance. Students are using technology and becoming more responsible for their own learning. While computers are used at all levels for record keeping, districts are routinely using technology to assist with operation and management. Such applications would include bus routing, energy management, purchasing, payroll, and cafeteria management.