Red Deer Public School District

Technology and Information Services

Technology and Information Services, following the district goals of Literacy & Numeracy, Equity, and Student Success & Completion, within the guidelines of the Learning and Technology Policy Framework, support all our learners, students, staff and the community.

We utilize the Microsoft Windows server 2012 system to provide our directory, file, and print services which in turn allows us to manage our G Suite environment. (Google Apps for Education)

These directory services allow us to provide access to a host of other systems for our learners, including Destiny Library, Learn360, and a host of other services that our teachers and students are able to access.

We use Extreme Networks wired and wireless systems in our schools to provide the infrastructure necessary for today's high capacity, high bandwidth needs while still providing the security necessary to protect district assets.

As part of this infrastructure we use a host of classroom tools such as SMART Technology interactive whiteboards and large display screens with streaming technology such as Google Cast and Apple TV.

All of the information and technology infrastructure is managed and maintained by a team of fourteen Information and Technology Specialists whose responsibilities include desktop support, training, programming, and network administration.

Technology is infused within the core subjects of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Also, technology is implemented in a variety of CTS courses offered at the high schools and CTF classes at some middle schools.

Currently, thirteen staff provide a range of services to the district. The Technology Services staff consists of: