Technology and Educational Links
The Taylor County School System believes that technology is an integral part of the learning process. This process does not stop at school but continues at home. In order to facilitate learning at home the Taylor County School System has provided resources for parents and students to use at home. Families will need access to a computer and to the internet. Some of the supports can be accessed over a cell phone that has access to the internet. When using these resources through a cell phone please be careful about your data usage so that you do not go over your data allotment and accrue additional fees.
CLASSLINK
There are many common resources that are used at each of the Taylor County Schools. All of the common items and school specific items can be accessed through the ClassLink LaunchPad. ClassLink provides students with a single sign-on into web and Windows applications, as well as instant access to files at school and in the cloud.
FOCUS
Focus is our student grade book program. You can check your child’s progress at any time by going to https://focus.taylor.k12.fl.us/focus . Your child’s username is his/her student ID number. The password is the birthdate with two digits for the month, two digits for the day, and two digits for the year (example: 00/00/00). Please contact your school if you need assistance accessing Focus.
Lifeline Internet Program for Low-Income Consumers
Low-income families are able to purchase reduced internet access thanks to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modernize its Lifeline program. Previously, the thirty-year-old Lifeline provided a discount on monthly telephone service to eligible low-income households, but it did not support internet access.
With the changes to the program, qualifying low-income consumers can use the low cost program that they receive through the Lifeline program for stand-alone mobile or fixed broadband service, as well as bundled voice and data service packages.
The new Lifeline program will establish minimum broadband service standards that are consistent with the FCC’s definition of high-speed internet. In many rural communities, cost is not the only barrier to reliable broadband access. Slow connection speeds and limited options for broadband providers are also a concern. The changes the FCC adopted are intended to improve the quality of service and encourage more providers to serve low-income and rural areas. The changes will also make it easier for broadband providers to participate in the program and create an independent third party to verify eligibility.
To learn more about the Lifeline program for low-income Americans, visit:
https://www.fcc.gov/general/lifeline-program-low-income-consumer
Footsteps2Brilliance Program
Families have FREE access to a school readiness mobile app with books and learning games in English and Spanish for your children birth - 5 years old. The Florida Division of Early Learning is providing FREE access to Footsteps2Brilliance, the premier early learning mobile app that will put your child on the pathway to success. Follow these easy steps to get started:
1. Register for your FREE code to get started at www.myf2b.com/register/cleverkidsflorida
2. Download the apps from your app store.