Technology

The PENNCREST School District makes every effort to provide a secure, safe, and productive computing environment. It supports confidentiality of information and child safety through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The District also maintains and enforces the following Acceptable Use Policies:

• 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources
• 815.2 - iPad Acceptable Use
• 237 - Acceptable Use of Personally Owned Electronic Devices

The PENNCREST Technology Department services all six schools as well as the PENNCREST Cyber Academy, central administration,  and support services. The department is responsible for all computers, mobile devices, printers, telephones, interactive smartboards, projectors, and all other classroom and administrative technology and network infrastructure. The department is staffed by highly trained IT professionals specializing in systems administration, network administration, database administration, computer support, programming, online learning, and educational technology.