Petal Elementary

Welcome to the community of practice for Petal Elementary School, a 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 Petal Elementary School, please click www.petalschools.com/index.php?pagenum=3&cat=2

2007-2008 Intern: Ricardo Clark

Intern Alumni: Kevin Miller

Grades Taught at School: K-2

Location: Petal, MS

School District: Petal

Number of faculty: 64 certified teachers

Number of students: approximately 2000

Special academic programs/focus: gifted program, ESL, special education

Year school joined DOT USA program: 2007

Technologies currently available at the school: computers in every classroom and Interwrite boards

ICT-enablement priorities for 2007-2008 academic year: every teacher uses interwrite boards to full potential

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