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Welcome To Sunnyvale ISD!

Important Dates

Elementary

Intermediate

Middle School

High School

District Wide

  • New Employee Orientation - August 9th and 10th

  • First Campus PD Days - August 11th & 12th

  • District-Wide PD Day - August 13th

  • Campus PD Days - August 16th and 17th

  • First. Day of School - August 18th

SISD General Information

Employee Handbook

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G4e_owkQi3YNJVIYxtI7M65Hj8o48Eqx/view?usp=sharing


Other Handbooks

www.sunnyvaleisd.com/domain/32 (Be sure to login to site manager. That info can be retrieved by contacting Emily White, emily.white@sunnyvaleisd.com

Professional Development


Contact: Jennifer Settle

  • iGrow process and documents


Overview of iLearn Professional Learning Framework


https://youtu.be/aIPaZHopruE

Technology

Google and Network Login information

You will have two primary logins while working in Sunnyvale ISD.

  1. Network Login - This is the login you will use to login to any district Mac or PC computer

  2. Google Login - This is what you will use to access your district email, Google Drive and other Google tools, and access any district Chromebook

Both of these logins will be sent to your personal email address you provided to Stacy Bellows within ____________ business days of you being hired. They will come from michael.tillinghast@sunnyvaleisd.com . If you have not yet received these login credentials please contact him for further information.

What's In My Classroom?

Internet Safety Plan

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aURsOyQhYrJrgg5FKIVpJ_oD-_q5rx8lbRRvaKvWWAg/edit?usp=sharing

Intermediate Campus, Middle School Garage Area, and High School Expansion(rooms with short throw projectors)

https://youtu.be/47t92q_2Z-I

Elementary Campus and older Middle School and High School Rooms(rooms with smart boards)

https://youtu.be/JS3I1u8lmKE


Google And Classlink Tools

Here is an overview of the Google Apps and Tools we utilize in the district as well as another great tool for you and students Classlink. Below is also a link to a take-home guide if you need to send information home to parents.

https://youtu.be/eXOoUxnhGiw

Classlink

An online dashboard to make it easier for you and your students to access all your digital resources.

launchpad.classlink.com/sunnyvaleisd

Classlink Take-home Guide

Mac Basics

Shortcuts

  • Copy - Command+C

  • Cut - Command+X

  • Paste - Command+V

  • Spotlight Search(search all apps, emails, and files )- Command+Space Bar

Launchpad - Gray Spaceship icon on bottom dock. Allows for quick access to all installed apps

Finder Window - Smiley face icon in bottom doc. This window will bring up all your files and folders. Similar to "My Computer" on a Windows computer.

QuickTime - Launchpad->Other ->QuickTime: It is a video player but also allows for screen recordings and exporting audio from a video file.

How do I get help?

Meet The IT Team

https://youtu.be/jkUYUVIywik

Helpful Information From the IT Team

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F0LOP_MJ66oR6sHJjp3zdBtOFFywmvdjm1OHgUW5BxM/edit?usp=sharing

For assistance with any technology issues please submit a ticket at helpdesk.sunnyvaleisd.com

Please ensure that:

  • You include as many details as possible about the issue

  • Include your contact information

  • Submit only one ticket per issue

  • Read any replies and status updates to your ticket and respond where applicable

If it is an emergency technology issue you may call x4444 and one of our district technicians will assist you.

Instructional Technology

For assistance with instructional technology including how to use your classroom technology or innovative lesson ideas please contact Buck Baskin buck.baskin@sunnyvaleisd.com

Technology Contact Sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JiUMKgwVaIMO0xeIQ8hXWqn7_JmknnsIdK7Ibjo6hmg/edit


Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zdUQr0cEFAK52ROcMaG2ev_iQcoQu2ARm5F23Sk0F0/edit?usp=sharing

Student Acceptable Use Policy

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_yZ5Au6u_wPRlFZSG1heV9mYkRZYXpuVUlVTEZGM2YzVUlV/view?usp=sharing


Standard Operating Procedures

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPXXcsLJo218JApmaOudSlQS3G6Kfttv8Z3QUc_YMh8/edit?usp=sharing

Curriculum

What Resources Are Available?

iTeach

Since we are constantly updating and adding to the digital resources we have available in the district and sharing many of our own, we have created a site where you can always see what is available for your content area and grade level team. Below is an intro video to this resource as well as the link.

https://youtu.be/T0lIb84np0o

iteach.sunnyvaleisd.com

Contact: Christi Morgan

  • TEKS Resource System provides curriculum framework (YAG and IFD)

www.teksresourcesystem.net

  • Pacing Guides

https://implementingteksrs.com/my-account/

  • ESC 20 Student Resources for Performance Assessments

Esc20.net

Click on TEKS Resource System

Username: Region20

Password: TRS20Team


Instructional Materials

Contact: Buck Baskin (tech) or Christi Morgan (subscriptions)


Website for links to instructional materials


  • eStudio/Engage2Learn

https://engage2learn.org/estudio/

Username: full email

PW: engage (then you select)

Assessment

Contact: Amy Tutle

  • Eduphoria

Sunnyvale.schoolobjects.com

Username: full email

PW: raider

Aware (student data)

Facilities (building reservations)

Appraise (walk-throughs)


  • MAP Growth (NWEA MAP)

https://teach.mapnwea.org/

Username: firstname.lastname

Password:

Given 3 times per year K-10 ELA, Math



Library Resources

Contact: Aimee Bartis - Director of Library Services

Here is a link to a video about the many tools and resources our Library services have to offer.

https://youtu.be/Tj56-K9NPeI

Business Office Information

Budget

Contact: Kyle Penn

Your budget requests go through your team leader and campus principal.

Payroll and Benefits: Lyn Kellogg



PEIMS/Human Resources

Contact: Stacy Bellows


Special Education

Contact: Erica Lawless

Communication

Contact: Emily Vanek

  • Webpage

www.sunnyvaleisd.com


  • Social Media

@sunnyvaleisd

@shs_sentinel

@smslearns

@sunnyvaleint

@sunnyvalees


  • Sunnyvale ISD TX App

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