Rowan Elementary

Welcome to the community of practice for Rowan Elementary School "were we empowering our students to become life long learning to ensure academic excellence." This site is an collaborative area where DOT Interns, teachers, and school administrators can communicate, network and share resources about using technology in the classroom.  If you would like to read the latest technology newsletter or learn about specific technology-enablement activities happening now at Rowan Elementary, please click or (resources link here).

2008-2009 Intern: Shanterial Carson

Intern Alumni: Kimberly Brown

Grades Taught at School: Pace Headstart and K-6

Location:  Hattiesburg, MS

School District: Hattiesburg Public School District

Number of faculty:  55

Number of students: approximately 390 

Special academic programs/focus: Special education, Strings, REACH

Year school joined DOT USA program: 2006

Technologies currently available at the school: (New Mac lab with 32 computers, 5 desktops in each classroom, new Dell laptops for the teachers, Promethean Boards in each classroom, Lobby Guard, new intercomes, Microsoft Office 2007, Fast Foward learning, Compass learning, and other technologies)

ICT-enablement priorities for 2007-2008 academic year: (per discussion with principal)

(http://www.hpsd.k12.ms.us/portal/OurSchools/RowanElementary/tabid/99/Default.aspx)