TPSS - Instructional Technology

Technology Office in Hammond
(building behind Hammond Junior High School)
711 West Coleman, Hammond, Louisiana 70403
phone 985-345-1406 / 985-748-2469 or fax 985-310-1111

Click here for Technology RFPs

Approved Software Downloads for TPSS Network -
Click here and you will find the latest versions of
FasttMath, JPAMS, Flash and Shockwave, Acrobat Reader and much more to download for your school computers.

Go to more info on JPAMS web-based gradebook.

Use the TangiSchools HelpDesk reporting system to request technology support and services. Step-by-step directions for using the HelpDesk are here.

Now that all students and teachers in TPSS have their own computer usernames and passwords, schools should follow this procedure for new students.

Login to Tangischools HelpDesk and create a New Incident. In the Category field choose "Add New Student Account" and in the Comment section type the following information

First and last name
Student ID number - from JPAMS
School
Grade

Within a very short period of time, you will receive a reply with the new student's computer username and password. That student will also be added to the school's rolls for SkillsTutor, Gaggle.net, and Blackboard (if applicable).

TangiTech Staff Development classes are for all TPSS teachers. Original TangiTech#1 is five days of intensive technology integration into the curriculum. TangiTech#2 is the follow-up session consisting of five additional days of in-depth training. Click here to access the schedules and registration procedures.

TangiTech #1 curriculum	TangiTech#2 curriculum
TangiTech Social Studies	High School TangiTech
TangiTech Science	TangiTech Math
Tech Points are now ordered online in the Staff Development Portal... login to the portal and click "Tech Points" in the left hand navigation pane.

HOTT Team Member Page

Four Tangipahoa Parish Schools have two SchoolTech Facilitators working with faculty and students.

Two Instructional Technology Facilitators for Tangipahoa Parish Schools provide resources for classroom teachers.

Click here for the Procedure for Removal of Un-Repairable Computer/Electrical Equipment

Click here to see the list of 46 TPSS teachers who received a new grant computer this year.

TPSS Acceptable Use Policy - 2008-09 (MS Word)
TPSS Acceptable Use Policy - 2008-09 (pdf file)
Photo Release Form (word)
Photo Release Form (pdf)

Approved Downloads for TPSS Network - Click here and you will find the latest versions of Accelerated Reader 6.3, Flash and Shockwave, Acrobat Reader and much more to download for your school computers.

Educational Technology Leadership Certification

Educational Technology Facilitator Certification

CLK classes - Computer Recycling Program in High Schools

Technology Rubrics for Teachers & Students

Click here to find templates and files you might need to make life easier.

for teachers and students: helping integrate technology into education.

Keep Your Laptop Protected from Viruses
Click on the link for step-by-step directions for your laptop that you bring back and forth from school to home.

TPSS Technology Plan 2007-2010 (MS Word)
TPSS Technology Plan 2007-2010 (pdf file)

Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment Instrument - all 8th graders and all TPSS teachers and administrators (including Central Office administrators) should complete by May 15th. To find out who and how many are Technology Proficient and follow the directions on the very bottom link of that page.