The curriculum is integrated so that learning occurs through extensions of classroom projects. The curriculum is relevant, engaging and meaningful and free for exploration. It allows for activities that will motivate and encourage reading, research, writing and reporting. All teachers at Birney reported using computers in some way with their classes. Many also use them for classroom management and record keeping.
Some teachers also use printers, digital cameras and calculators.
Many teachers reported using ClarisWorks for word processing projects. A few teachers reported using Hyper Studio to make educational stacks for and with their students. Some teachers use programs such as stick Bear, and Reader Rabbit to teach their students literacy skills. The technologies are not being used effectively as they might be. Many teachers are reluctant to venture beyond doing word processing and commercial programs with their students.