Technology & Assessment

Technology Services focus is to delight our students and staff by providing outstanding service and resources to support learning. The department coordinates the district’s technology and assessment program.

With the approval of the April 2016 Facilities Referendum, were are able to allocate resources toward constructing a fiber network that allowed for high-speed connectivity between all of our schools.

Our students are technology savvy and preparing themselves to be successful in an ever-changing world. We are excited and proud of each of our students!

Technology Support Hub

FAQs

How is technology being used in the classroom?

Our students at the elementary (starting at grade 3), middle and high schools are 1:1 with take home chromebooks. Students in 4k through second grade develop their skills with classroom iPads. To support virtual learning during the pandemic, the district has also issued chromebooks for students to use at home in first and second grade.

Students are exposed to various operating systems (Apple, Windows, Chrome). Also, classrooms at all levels are equipped with smartboards, projectors, and document cameras. All schools have full wireless capabilities and computer labs are put in place when necessary. We are a Google district, but also provide students access to Office 365 as an alternative.

Students in the middle and high school use the learning management system Schoology on a daily basis to access assignments and digital resources. Elementary students began using Google Classroom in 2021 as their learning management system.

What is the purpose of assessment?

Accountability & Program Improvement

The term “assessment” is used to describe the way teachers and administrators verify what students know and how well they can apply it. Assessment involves making a judgment; to make accurate assessments, educators rely on a variety of tools, including tests, homework, participation, projects and other indicators as described below.

The purpose of Accountability and Program Improvement is to support teachers, principals and district administrators in the use of data for instructional improvement. In the area of student achievement testing, the School District of Menomonee Falls facilitates the administration and reporting of the assessments for state mandated testing, advanced placement, NWEA MAP testing, STAR testing, and unit tests, as appropriate.

How do we review assessment data?

Results of Accountability Measures

The results of our accountability measures are available to everyone, specifically, the multiple sources will be used by our Board of Education, Administrators, Curriculum Groups, individual schools, and specialized committees in their discussions, planning and goal setting. The multiple sources assure reliability and credibility of information and data.