Allen Ellender Middle

Welcome to the community of practice for Allen Ellender Middle School, an collaborative area where DOT Interns, teachers, and school administrators can communicate, network and share resources about using technology in the classroom.

2007-2008 Intern: Lanika Parker

Grades Taught at School: 6, 7 & 8

Location: Marrero, Louisiana

School District: Jefferson Parish

Number of faculty: 47

Number of students: 750

Special academic programs/focus: Gifted and Talented, Honors Classes - All grades and subjects, Special Education Classes - All levels

Year school joined DOT USA program: 2007

Technologies currently available at the school: Desktop computers and printers in every classroom, with Windows XP, and Microsoft Office Professional 2003, and Inspiration 8.0 on them, 8 LCD Projectors, 3 Digital Cameras, 3 computer labs: 1 - I Can Learn Math Lab, 1 Reading Lab, and 1 regular computer lab which is the overflow from the Library, school has its own eBoard, wireless internet, IP Phones in every classroom, and all teachers and administrators have Dell Laptops.

ICT-enablement priorities for 2007-2008 academic year: Increase technology through and with the help of Cisco and DOT and begin the process for faculty to grow for the upcoming year.

School Website: http://ellender.jppss.k12.la.us