Accomplishments
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What have donations to the Foundation accomplished recently? The BES Foundation provided about $18,000 to help fund the renovation of the school library! BESF provided Zoom software during the pandemic to better serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children attending Briarlake. BESF provided 3D Printer software for Dr. Sery to allow students to create and print their innovative artwork. BESF provided funding to support the purchase of a History Trunk with tangible items for 5th graders to see history come alive. BESF provided a Phonics Program to 2nd grade teachers to alleviate pandemic loss in reading. |
Technology
Laptop Computers
In the fall of 2016, the Briarlake Foundation was able to donate funds to purchase 30 new Chromebook computers to replace the outdated computers that have filled the computer lab. With these new laptops, the school in now able to create a multi use STEM lab that can allow students to use computers in a group learning environment but also can be configured for individual learning and testing.
iPad Tablets
Through the successful Change for Change program over the last two years the students have donated enough change to purchase 4 iPads for use in classrooms
Laptop Computers
In the fall of 2016, the Briarlake Foundation was able to donate funds to purchase 30 new Chromebook computers to replace the outdated computers that have filled the computer lab. With these new laptops, the school in now able to create a multi use STEM lab that can allow students to use computers in a group learning environment but also can be configured for individual learning and testing.
iPad Tablets
Through the successful Change for Change program over the last two years the students have donated enough change to purchase 4 iPads for use in classrooms
Resources
Instructional Technology Coach
The Briarlake Foundation funded the school's Instructional Technology Coach, who works with both students teachers to advance capabilities around educational technology. Hired in the fall of 2014, Amy Sery helps our teachers elevate their lessons and classrooms through innovations in technology. She also coaches students K-5 in the use of laptops, tablets and various apps. This part-time position is funded for two years solely from donations made to the Briarlake Foundation.
Ms Sery has now joined Briarlake elementary school as a full time employee, splitting her time between teaching art as well as continuing the efforts she started as the school's first instructional technology coach.
Instructional Technology Coach
The Briarlake Foundation funded the school's Instructional Technology Coach, who works with both students teachers to advance capabilities around educational technology. Hired in the fall of 2014, Amy Sery helps our teachers elevate their lessons and classrooms through innovations in technology. She also coaches students K-5 in the use of laptops, tablets and various apps. This part-time position is funded for two years solely from donations made to the Briarlake Foundation.
Ms Sery has now joined Briarlake elementary school as a full time employee, splitting her time between teaching art as well as continuing the efforts she started as the school's first instructional technology coach.
In 2015, the Briarlake Elementary School Foundation reached its financial goal and was able to send our Instructional Technology Coach, Ms. Sery, to a Technology Conference in the fall. As technology and innovations are rapidly changing, we feel it is important to support her ongoing education and advancement, so she is able to share emerging trends and technology with our curious students.
Additionally, the Briarlake Elementary Foundation was able to provide tablet protectors for the school's new iPads, and other equipment and accessories needed to make this technology available to our students.
Check out the exciting things Ms. Sery is doing with the students of Briarlake Elementary:
Additionally, the Briarlake Elementary Foundation was able to provide tablet protectors for the school's new iPads, and other equipment and accessories needed to make this technology available to our students.
Check out the exciting things Ms. Sery is doing with the students of Briarlake Elementary:
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