All WEA Teachers (0.5 part time and up) receive a WPS device. 

Principals or directors (secondary) are responsible for collecting employee devices when they retire or go on leave to assign to the next employee. 

We have a mix of devices in service to employees: Macbook Pros (purchase in 2013-2015), MacBook Airs (2015-2019) and Chromebooks (2020-current, TBD arrival date).

The ultimate goal is to avoid any damages to Chromebooks. Insurance is purchase for most WPS student devices to provide financial relief to families. 

We ask that all WPS teachers establish routines in their classroom and virtually with students to ensure devices are handled properly when in the classroom and traveling.

We have created the following documents to help you in these conversations. Additionally, parents will be receiving similar documents on walthamtech.org and their beginning of school year technology newsletter.

What happens if a student breaks a device?

Students need to drop off their device for repair immediately. Please see your school's secure drop information and procedure for drop off. If a student is remote, the family needs to coordinate a drop off (see secure drop information).

What happens if a student loses or breaks a charger?

The family goes to myschoolbucks.com and pays for a new charger. Chargers will be delivered in approximately 1-2 weeks depending on inventory and shipping. If a student is remote, the family will be contacted for contactless pickup.

If a student runs out of insurance claims or no insurance is available, what happens?

We provide flexible payment plans for families to pay the damage fee. In extenuating circumstances, a principal can request a waiver for a family to the Superintendent.

What if a student forgets their password?

A list of student username and passwords can be obtained by your school's digital learning teacher.