LightSpeed
Lightspeed replaces Go Guardian to monitor student screens while on their Chromebooks.
Self-Paced Training - PDO #92621
Parent Square
Parent Square replaces Remind to communicate with students and their families.
Self-Paced Training - PDO #93396
Student Password Reset
Students can reset their own password, teachers can update a student password as well.
Need more detailed information? Check out the IT Wire Newsletter and the Department of Digital Innovation Beginning of the Year Package.
Send progress reports to your students! Thanks to Angel Olivero for making the video tutorial!
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/online-digital-tools/
In accordance with state and federal standards, all online digital tools must pass centralized vetting for instructional alignment and data privacy and security. Accessibility compliance is also assessed as part of the tool review process.
Tech Mod 2025:
Guide to setting up your laptop: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1we2rP9-7sSoIUnc5QHfy8q4EKmRSxVL0cksqjd1DU8Q/edit?usp=sharing
Downloads Folder Gone! Don't worry - you can still get the file - it just takes an extra step. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0QxAcgDXSbVwLVyVo51Qc-LNK_R22lN5mn9oO58cOI/edit?usp=sharing
Student Printer Access: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8iu2JXxz_ecgZQLfXfNeBgkkfENbTnDlrU0sn5XEyk/edit?tab=t.0
VPN Access: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spsMHsCMRaHNQTGmBoc32wEdSptD4hDjk5XUjMVXmZE/edit?usp=sharing
Instructions for making a phone call
Instructions for downloading and using the app
https://insight.languageline.com/
MCPS Client ID: 530046
EID+57 Your employee ID +57
Other language resources, including translation and paid opportunities for bilingual SEIU staff https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EnjJ9Bn4RBuwpiwThGC9Vuq3xZtSA8O8/view
Boxlights
Unplug'd is back on top! Quick Start Guide
Clevershare Chromebook Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cesYggf02D4fjOPBQo70PW6VmdfhwH5fzQxpJr2cSgw/edit
Boxlight Troubleshooting (thank you to Michelle Walsh at Summit Hall ES!)
Other Boxlight Tips (touchscreen calibration, screen resolution fix)
If it's missing from your Bookmarks Bar, follow this fix!
Make sure you are sync'd with your .net account. Right-click the bookmarks bar, you see this:
Toggle the checkmark to "Show MCPS Resources"