Welcome to Littleton Public Schools and thank you for visiting. Our district is making progress toward very high goals for learning which the ITS staff members are fully committed to supporting. By 2011-2012, 90% of students will be on or above grade level in reading, writing, math and science. Each school is engaged in their own School Improvement Planning process addressing goals that they believe will have the greatest impact on student achievement. Our purpose is to support those efforts with the use of technology.
Our Vision: LPS will support the necessary technology for world-class student learning and professional practice.
Our Mission: To define the 21st Century Learning Space, to assure Universal Access to that space, for all learners to master new frontiers in communications, information and literacy.
Now that we are underway for the 2008-2009 school year, I am happy to report that our district has made great strides in student computer access. Our schools have increased the number of computers for kids by over 30% this year using a variety of tools that make both academic and economic sense. This is enabling our students to access more information and publish their own work in ways we never dreamed when we were in school. Our teachers are starting innovative projects around collaboration and service that benefit our school communities as well as Colorado and even the world at large.
If you are new to Littleton, you will find this is a unique community. The passion for the school district among parents and community members alike is special here. It is this public trust that we hold in highest regard... it is this environment where everyone can meet the district mission:
To educate all students for the future by challenging every individual to
continuously learn, achieve, and act with purpose and compassion.
How can you get involved? How can you stay informed? Visit our LPS blogging site where you can find updates and participation opportunities. Keep an eye on the ETAC site for information and even answer the call for new members in the spring. Check out the yourIT magazine we publish every year. Visit the LPS Foundation to help support efforts across the district. You make a difference in Littleton and we're glad you're here!
Dan Maas, Chief Information Officer