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Technology

Technology

Opelika City Schools prioritizes the transformative potential of technology in education. Our collective expertise, spanning Instructional Technology, Data Management, and Technical Operations, collaborates dynamically to revolutionize and elevate the learning journey for our students and educators alike. We are committed to seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology into our educational framework, enriching every aspect from classroom instruction to data analysis and maintaining robust technical infrastructure.

At the heart of our approach lies the use of data to inform teaching strategies, curriculum as well as professional development, and policy decisions. We champion evidence-based practices to tailor learning experiences to the unique needs of each student. Our Technical Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, security, and scalability of our technological ecosystems. Their unwavering dedication to managing network security, hardware integrity, and software systems is key in keeping our schools at the forefront of technology innovation.

Through the integration of modern instructional technologies, we foster immersive and interactive learning environments. Our team empowers educators and students to leverage digital tools such as Chromebooks and diverse educational software to broaden their horizons. It remains imperative to recognize that technology, including devices like Chromebooks as well as services and software, serves as a supplementary resource rather than a replacement for the invaluable contributions of our dedicated teachers. Within Opelika City Schools, the Technology Team transcends the traditional role of IT professionals – we are catalysts for innovation, facilitators of learning, and architects of a digitally empowered future. 

  • Opelika City Schools is committed to providing students with the digital tools and resources they need to succeed. To help families navigate our technology platforms, we’ve compiled a set of guides covering Chromebooks, Google tools, PowerSchool, and Google Classroom.

    Google Classroom: An Introduction for Parents & Students: Follow these step-by-step instructions to access your child’s Google Classroom and stay informed about their learning.

    Chromebook Guide for Parents: Learn how to set up, troubleshoot, and manage your child’s school-issued Chromebook.

    Guardian’s Guides to Google Tools: A step-by-step overview of Google tools used in the classroom, including Google Docs, Drive, and Meet.

    Accessing PowerSchool Mobile: Stay informed about grades, attendance, and assignments with the PowerSchool mobile app.

    Google Classroom: Students: A guide for students on using Google Classroom to access assignments, submit work, and communicate with teachers.

  • January 14, 2025

    Opelika City Schools was recently notified of a cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool.  PowerSchool is Alabama State Department of Education’s third-party software provider for housing student information used by Opelika City Schools.  This incident has impacted school districts domestically and internationally. 

    PowerSchool informed Opelika City Schools that information accessed may include personal information such as names, addresses, and email addresses. Social security numbers were not involved.  PowerSchool has assured OCS that the incident is contained, and there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized activity or operational disruptions. 

    PowerSchool will notify affected individuals directly regarding the incident. For the most updated information, visit PowerSchool's Security Incident Page.