Technology Resources

East Lyme Public Schools is providing our ELPS community with resources to support you with digital learning tools and working online.

1:1 Device Program

East Lyme Public Schools will use electronic resources as a powerful and compelling means for students to learn core subjects and applied skills in relevant and rigorous ways. It is the district’s goal to provide students with rich and ample opportunities to use technology in a blended learning environment. District technology enables educators and students to communicate, learn, share, collaborate and create, to think and solve problems, to manage their work and to take ownership of their lives.

To help ensure student safety and citizenship in online activities, all students will be educated in digital citizenship and technology integration best practices at school and at home. Technology shall be integrated throughout the educational program in a seamless and timeless fashion. The 1:1 Device Program will empower students to use technology like adults do, accessing and using purposeful technology-based tools anytime a task calls for them.

One-to-One Device Program Documentation

One-to-One Program Acceptable Use Agreement and Insurance Form  

Device Loss/Damage Report 

1:1 Device Insurance Program and Replacement/Repair Costs

Parents/students have the option of participating in the District’s self-insurance program, which provides limited protection in the event of negligent loss or damage to the device OR denying the insurance and assuming full responsibility for damage, theft or loss.

Insurance can only be purchased within 30 days from the time the laptop was deployed and every year thereafter during the open enrollment period.

Covered Losses (Up to two incident coverage for the year)

• Accidental damage
• Unavoidable theft (police report must be submitted within 72 hours of the theft
• Fire
• Flood/water
• Natural disasters
• Power surge due to lightning

Non-covered Losses

• Excessive scratches/wear to device exterior.  (Case provided by the District for iPads only)
• Intentional marking, defacing, and/or abusing the device
• Damage caused by tampering with hardware components or operating system (ie jailbreaking) to alter district configurations
• Damage caused by disassembling the laptop or modifying any part of it.

Insurance Options are as follows:

OPTION 1: Opt-Out – If a Parent/Guardian opts out of coverage, repairs will be billed to Parent/Guardian at cost.  A Parent/Guardian cannot opt-in to insurance until the next open enrollment period at the start of the next school year.

OPTION 2: Opt-In-If a Parent/Guardian opts to purchase insurance, then they will have to pay $30 within 30 calendar days of receiving their child’s district device. The $30 will cover up to two incidents over the course for the school year. 

Procedure for Insurance Payment:

• Checks should be made out to ELBOE Special Account. (Please write "Device Insurance" and students name on memo line.)
• Submit check to your school's Main Office within 30 calendar days of receiving the device.

Replacement Cost for an iPad and Laptop:

iPad Replacement: $299.00
Laptop Replacement Cost: $550.00

Individual Laptop Component Replacement Costs
Must replace with genuine Dell parts

Individual iPad Component Replacement Costs

Your Duties in the event of loss or damage:

• Report the loss or damage to your child's teacher or to the school's main office.
• Complete the Device Loss/Damage Report (see above) and submit it to your child's school office.
• Notify the local police immediately if the loss is due to theft or fire.
• Multiple damage/theft claims, especially if lack of due diligence is evident, could result in the policy being voided and assessment of full repair cost, and/or restriction of take-home privileges.
• District insurance is only available for District issued devices.

Students and Families:

Q: How can I get internet at home?

A: The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. Please visit their website to submit an application.

Q: How can my student access online learning resources that their teacher shares?

A: East Lyme Pubic Schools primarily uses two applications to host student work: Seesaw and Google Classroom. Educators will provide students with log in information.

Seesaw is an online classroom where PK-4 students can access resources and assignments shared by their teachers.

Please review this video for more information:

Google Classroom is an online classroom where Grades 5-12 students can access resources and assignments shared by their teachers.

Please review this slideshow for more information:

Want to learn what others are saying about the apps, movies, or websites your child is using? Find reviews on Common Sense Media:

• Reviews of educational and non-educational apps
• Reviews of movies and television shows
• Reviews of books