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USD 383 Employee Resources
- Skyward Information
- USD 383 Business Card Order Form - contact Michele Jones or Tess Riecke if you have questions.
- Need translation help or an interpreter? The USD 383 ESOL team has resources available online, including a translator/interpreter request form (USD 383 staff and educators ONLY). Email Andrea Tiede to submit the form and if you have questions.
- Strategic Framework
- District Apparel – Sideline Sports Store
- Paraeducator Log and Inservice Information
- Network Password Reset
- Phone Extension Directory
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- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Animoto
- Book Creator
- Bright SPED
- Canva
- Clever
- Destiny Library Catalog
- SORA eBooks
- Fastbridge (Specialist)
- Fastbridge (Teachers)
- Technology Handbook
- Newsela: grades 6-12
- USD 383 SWANK Streaming Media Services
- Learning has no limits with Swank K-12 Streaming. Teachers can engage students with legal movie streaming in the K-12 learning environment with access to their extensive movie database.
- Work Based Learning Inventory Form
- Website/Application/Software for Student Use Request Form
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- FOSS – Full Option Science Systems
- Delta Education | K-5 | Science
- Ready Math and Ready ELA Portfolio
- Classroom Associates | K-5 | Math and ELA
- TimeLinks – available on OneDrive
- McGraw Hill | K-5 | HGSS
- FOSS – Full Option Science Systems
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- iXL Blended Learning
- Grades 6-8
- Discovering our Past: A History of the United States Early Years
- McGraw Hill
- Social Studies
- Grade 7
- Discovering World Geography
- McGraw Hill
- Social Studies
- Grade 8
- Ready Math and Ready Reading
- Classroom Associates
- Math and ELA
- Grades 6-8
- Elevate Science
- Xello
- Grades 6-8
- Second Step
- Social Emotional Learning
- 6-8
- MyPerspectives
- ELA
- Grades 6-8
- iXL Blended Learning
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- Ready Math and Ready Reading
- Classroom Associates | Math and ELA
- U.S. History
- McGraw-Hill | 11 | Social Studies
- Xello
- 9-12
- iXL Blended Learning
- 9-12
- Character Strong
- 9-12 | Social Emotional Learning
- Ready Math and Ready Reading
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- Frontline Education
- A calendar of professional development opportunities is maintained on the My Learning Plan website. Please use the documents below for help using the Frontline Education system.
- Getting Started with Frontline Education
- Professional Development Library
- check availability of materials on the website or contact Rosana Stearns
- Professional Development Council Handbook
- USD 383 Mental Health Team Employee Resources
- BSEL Supports - Newcomers
- Frontline Education
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As students and staff engage with artificial intelligence tools, it’s important to remember that learning should be authentic and driven by personal understanding. Critical and ethical thinking remain essential, and technology should support, not replace, human thinking. While AI can be useful, it cannot think or feel as humans do, and its use should always be intentional, responsible, and reflective.
Generative AI tools have the potential to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks like drafting documents, editing text, generating ideas, and software coding. However, these technologies also come with potential risks that include inaccuracies, bias, and unauthorized use of copyright material. In addition, content created by AI, and the public availability of information within AI platforms, could create security or privacy issues.
To support teacher clarity and student learning, the district has developed an approved list of AI resources that meet all federal and state requirements. If there are questions or concerns about approved AI tools, please contact the IT and/or T&L team.
More specific guidelines and activity expectations will be shared through school handbooks, student codes of conduct, and classroom teacher guided activities or assignments to outline expected and appropriate use or non-use of AI tools. As with any rapidly changing technologies, these guidelines shall be considered applicable to unnamed or new versions of AI and may be subject to changes/updates in response to refinements of the technology.
The use of artificial intelligence is intended to support learning and work, not replace critical thinking. Users should evaluate information carefully and use AI as a guide, not as their sole source of information.
Using AI The Right Way
Use AI to help you learn, not do the work for you. AI can support your thinking and creativity, but your ideas, effort, and learning always come first. Educators will clarify whether AI use is permitted in the classroom or on assignments.
Think before you trust AI. AI can make mistakes, so always double-check facts and information before using or sharing what it creates.
Be honest and respectful. Follow school rules and applicable laws, and never use AI to cheat, copy others’ work, or create false or misleading pictures, videos, or information.
Keep personal information private. Never enter student or staff personal information such as names, addresses, phone number, photos, birthday, or other personal details into AI tools.
When used appropriately, AI may support learning, creativity, and efficiency; however, misuse can undermine academic integrity, limit critical thinking, and result in unintended consequences. Users are expected to apply ethical judgment, think independently, verify information, and follow district expectations and policies when using AI tools. Responsible use not only protects individuals from avoidable disciplinary actions, but also strengthens problem-solving skills, intellectual growth, and lifelong learning habits that extend beyond the classroom.