Technology Implementation East Rock Magnet's Technology program is a model program for the city of New Haven as well as the entire nation. The program consists of foundation software which enables students, while using the computer as a tool, to harness available information and to express their thoughts graphically in a creative manner.
Supplemental software is used to enrich curriculum areas in the classroom.
Research software is used to access magazines, newspapers, and other documents which is available in all classrooms. Total Internet use is available to all students in grades K-8 to enrich their curriculum studies as well as to connect with other students from various countries. Microsoft and Compaq Corporation recently selected East Rock as the model technology school for the nation. The school has been featured on a regular monthly basis in each of three different technology magazines. A combined total of over 500,000 subscribers viewed the story of East Rock's technology innovations.