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Technology Program

Lynbrook Technology Program

Learning with Technology in Lynbrook

Technology in Lynbrook classrooms serves one purpose: helping every student grow into the learner and citizen described in our Profile of the Owl. When our community was asked what a Lynbrook graduate needs, digital literacy ranked among the most important skills, and our program is designed with that in mind.

Students use district devices to think critically and create original work, to organize and manage their learning, to communicate respectfully, and to act with integrity online. These goals reflect all four pillars of the Profile of the Owl: Creative and Critical Thinking, Real-Life Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, and Global Citizenship. As students grow, so do their responsibilities, moving from guided, classroom-based use in the early grades to caring for their own device at school and at home.

  • Signing In with ClassLink

    Students in grades K-12 reach their district apps and resources through ClassLink, a single sign-on portal. Once signed in, students open each resource with one click, without remembering separate passwords. Our youngest students sign in with a QuickCard, a printed badge they hold up to the device camera.

    Open ClassLink

  • Devices by Grade Band

    District-issued student devices, [2026-27] school year
    Grades Device Where It Is Used Accessories Issued
    K-1 iPad In the classroom only None
    2 Windows 11 laptop In school only None
    3-5 Windows 11 laptop School and home Charger
    6-8 Windows 11 laptop School and home Charger and Integrated Pen
    9-12 Windows 11 laptop School and home Charger and active stylus

    Replacement charger and stylus part numbers are listed under District Laptop Chargers and Stylus Information below. Students who take a device home are expected to bring it to school fully charged each day.

Internet Safety and Cyberbullying

Internet Safety and Cyberbullying

Lynbrook Public Schools is committed to keeping students safe online, both on district devices and as they learn to make good choices on their own. District devices are filtered and monitored on the school network as required by the federal Children's Internet Protection Act, and students receive age-appropriate instruction in online safety and responsible digital citizenship. Filtering is only one layer of protection. The most effective safeguard is an ongoing conversation between students and the adults in their lives.

  • What Is Cyberbullying?

    Cyberbullying is harassment or bullying that takes place through any form of electronic communication, including text and direct messages, social media, email, online games, video and livestream platforms, and AI-generated images, audio, or video. Examples include:

    • Sending or posting threatening, cruel, or humiliating messages, images, or videos
    • Sharing someone's private information, photos, or conversations without permission
    • Impersonating another person or creating fake or altered content about them
    • Deliberately excluding someone from an online group, chat, or game

    Under New York's Dignity for All Students Act, the district may respond to cyberbullying that happens off school grounds when it creates, or could reasonably be expected to create, a risk of substantial disruption to the school environment. Expectations for student conduct online are outlined in Board of Education Policy 4526.1, Internet Safety, and in the district Code of Conduct.

  • How to Report a Concern

    If your child is being cyberbullied, or you are aware of cyberbullying involving Lynbrook students, save screenshots or other evidence, do not respond to the sender, and contact your child's building principal or Dignity Act Coordinator. You may also use any of the following:

    If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Suspected online exploitation of a child should be reported to the NCMEC CyberTipline or by calling 1-800-843-5678.

  • Resources for Families

  • Resources for Students

    Links to outside websites are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by Lynbrook Public Schools.

Valuable Technology Topics

 

  • Lynbrook's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) explains how students are expected to use district devices, accounts, networks, and online resources. It covers responsible and respectful behavior online, protection of personal information, and the consequences of misuse, reflecting the digital citizenship goals of our Profile of the Owl. We encourage families to review the policy with their children and use it as a starting point for conversations about responsible technology use at school and at home. Each year, families are asked to acknowledge the AUP through the online form shared by their child's school.

     

    Acceptable Use Policy

  • Acceptable Use Policy & Tablet User Agreement

    Lynbrook Public Schools requires students to complete a Tablet User Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy. To reduce paper waste, the district is providing an easy online form for families to complete. Building principals will send out notification containing detailed information about accessing online forms.

    In the event you are unable to complete the form in digital format, below are links for a paper copy that can be submitted to the main office in your child's building. 

  • Internet Safety and Cyberbullying

    Lynbrook Public Schools is committed to keeping students safe online, both on district devices and as they learn to make good choices on their own. District devices are filtered and monitored on the school network as required by the federal Children's Internet Protection Act, and students receive age-appropriate instruction in online safety and responsible digital citizenship. Filtering is only one layer of protection. The most effective safeguard is an ongoing conversation between students and the adults in their lives.

    What Is Cyberbullying?

    Cyberbullying is harassment or bullying that takes place through any form of electronic communication, including text and direct messages, social media, email, online games, video and livestream platforms, and AI-generated images, audio, or video. Examples include:

    • Sending or posting threatening, cruel, or humiliating messages, images, or videos
    • Sharing someone's private information, photos, or conversations without permission
    • Impersonating another person or creating fake or altered content about them
    • Deliberately excluding someone from an online group, chat, or game

    Under New York's Dignity for All Students Act, the district may respond to cyberbullying that happens off school grounds when it creates, or could reasonably be expected to create, a risk of substantial disruption to the school environment. Expectations for student conduct online are outlined in Board of Education Policy 4526.1, Internet Safety, and in the district Code of Conduct.

    How to Report a Concern

    If your child is being cyberbullied, or you are aware of cyberbullying involving Lynbrook students, save screenshots or other evidence, do not respond to the sender, and contact your child's building principal or Dignity Act Coordinator. You may also use any of the following:

    If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Suspected online exploitation of a child should be reported to the NCMEC CyberTipline or by calling 1-800-843-5678.

    Resources for Families

    Resources for Students

    Links to outside websites are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by Lynbrook Public Schools.

  • 2026-2028 NYS Technology Plan 

    2022-2026 NYS Technology Plan 

  • Student Data Privacy

    Lynbrook Schools believes in the value technology brings to learning, and we take our responsibility to protect student information just as seriously. Every digital tool used with students is reviewed before it is approved, and student information is shared only when it serves an educational purpose and only under agreements that meet New York State and federal privacy law.

    How We Protect Student Information

    • Vetted vendors only. Companies that receive student information must sign a data privacy agreement that meets New York Education Law 2-d, including a data security and privacy plan accepted by the district.
    • No selling or marketing. The district and its vendors may never sell student information or use it for marketing or commercial purposes.
    • Limited access. Student information is available only to staff and contracted providers who need it to do their jobs, and it is protected with safeguards such as encryption, firewalls, and secure sign-in.
    • Trained staff. Employees with access to student information receive annual data privacy and security training.
    • Approved tools in the classroom. Teachers may use only district-approved software with student information. This includes artificial intelligence tools, which are reviewed under the same standards as any other application.

    Your Rights as a Parent or Guardian

    Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the district's Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security, you have the right to:

    • Inspect and review your child's education records, and request corrections to records you believe are inaccurate
    • Know which outside companies the district shares student information with, and how that information is protected
    • Be notified if your child's information is involved in a data breach or unauthorized release
    • Opt out of the release of directory information and student photos or videos, by the deadline listed in the printed district calendar
    • File a complaint about a possible breach or improper disclosure with the district or with the New York State Education Department

    Learn More

    Questions or Concerns

    Questions about how student information is collected, used, or protected may be directed to the district's Data Protection Officer, Dr. Gerard Beleckas, at 516-887-0255, or in writing to Data Protection Officer, Lynbrook Public Schools, 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563.

  • For any technical issues related to student devices or accounts, students should visit the library-media center in the school building. 

  • Lynbrook Public Schools purchases an extended warranty that covers manufacturer's defects and one device repair per calendar year. The district encourages families to purchase an insurance policy for vandalism and theft which are not covered by the repair warranty. There are two ways to enroll in the tablet insurance program:

    • ONLINE: A post from the district communication tool, ParentSquare, will include an opportunity to pay the theft/vandalism insurance digitally.  
    • NON-DIGITAL FORMAT: If preferred, a family may complete the paperwork in the traditional paper format. Download/complete the Acceptable Use Policy, fill out a check made out to Lynbrook Public Schools for $27 (include your child's full name in the Memo field), and send the completed AUP and the check to the main office of your child's school.

  • Approved Software and Subscription Vendors

    Recent events regarding district security, along with changes from the State Education Department, require a renewed emphasis on how we handle student data. District teachers are asked to refrain from using student data with any product that does not appear on the list below. Please do not subscribe to or enter student data into any vendor not on this list. The list will be updated on an ongoing basis as additional vendors are verified for student data security compliance.

    Please refer to the list of Lynbrook Software to view the subscriptions the district will support in this school year. 

    District Subscriptions

    • Book Creator (2-5)
    • BrainPop Suite (K-8)
    • Canva
    • Castle Learning (6-12)
    • ClassLink
    • CodeHS (9-12)
    • CodeMonkey (7-8 computer science)
    • Coursera (FERPA and California Education Code Section 49073.1 compliant)
    • DataClassroom (LHS Research)
    • DeltaMath (7-12)
    • Discovery Education (K-12)
    • Edpuzzle
    • Elli (ENL teachers)
    • Explore Learning, Gizmos (6-12)
    • Fast Bridge (K-8)
    • First in Math (K-8)
    • Follett Destiny library software
    • Heinemann Fountas & Pinnell (LLI Teams)
    • IDEAL Consulting (K-8)
    • InnerOrbit (6th-12th grade science)
    • Kami
    • Learning A-Z Subscriptions (varied licenses in 3-5)
    • LitLab (K-5)
    • MagicSchool AI (K-12)
    • Matlab (LHS Physics)
    • MyTWR Tools (K-5 and Secondary Humanities)
    • Nearpod
    • NoodleTools (6-12)
    • NoRedInk (8th grade)
    • Office 365 (K-12)
    • Padlet
    • PowerSchool
    • Really Great Reading (K-5)
    • Riverside CogAT (3rd grade)
    • Riverside EasyCBM (2-5)
    • Schoology (4-12)
    • SchooLinks (K-12)
    • Seesaw (1-3)
    • SketchUp Pro
    • Studies Weekly (4th grade)
    • Times Table Rock Stars (3-5)
    • Turnitin (9-12)
    • Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
    • WeVideo (6-8)
    • XtraMath (1-5)
    • Zearn (K-5)

    No Subscription, Approved for Use

    • Adobe Express
    • Code.org
    • Desmos
    • Duolingo
    • Everfi
    • Epic
    • Kahoot
    • Nessy
    • Newsela
    • Pixton
    • Quizlet
    • StoryJumper

  • District Laptop Chargers and Styli

    A quick reference for official replacement power supplies and Lenovo styli for district-issued laptops.

    Student Chargers

    Each student in grades 3-12 receives a charger with their district-issued laptop.

    Warranty reminder: The district's extended manufacturer warranty does not cover lost, damaged, or worn-out chargers. If a replacement is needed, families may purchase one from a reputable online retailer. Use the table below to make sure the adapter is compatible.

    Official replacement power supplies by laptop model
    Laptop Model Official Power Supply
    HP laptop HP 45W USB-C LC Power Adapter (Part # 1MZ01AA)
    Dell Latitude laptop Dell 65W AC Adapter with barrel connector
    Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 Lenovo 65W USB-C Adapter

    Lenovo Replacement Styli

    Older students are issued active styli for interactive learning. Please note:

    • The manufacturer warranty does not cover lost or broken styli.
    • The district cannot provide replacement styli.
    • Styli are not interchangeable between laptop models.
    Official replacement styli by device
    Grade Issued Device Model Replacement Stylus Part Number
    Grade 5 Lenovo 300w / 500w Gen 4  Lenovo Integrated Pen 4X81M52315
    Grade 9 Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Lenovo Integrated Pen 4X81Q95847

    Tip: Check the exact model name on the bottom of your child's laptop before ordering a replacement stylus.

  • Lynbrook Public Schools is carefully studying how artificial intelligence can support teaching and learning, guided by the district Technology Committee. During the 2026-27 school year, teachers and administrators have access to MagicSchool, an AI platform designed for educators, to promote efficiency and help personalize student learning. Students are not presently enrolled. The district will consult with families, staff, and the community before establishing practices for student use.