Technology Committee
INTRODUCTION
The Technology Committee exists to advocate for technology use for all students in HCPSS that 1) is safe 2) prioritizes wellbeing, and 3) effectively improves their learning outcomes.This includes the hardware provided to students, the applications leveraged and accessible (EdTech, AI, social media, web browsers, etc) by students on that hardware, and the policies regulating personal device usage. The committee is also invested in supporting the community with educational resources and programming to help parents and caregivers make safe and healthy technology choices for their families since student health and wellbeing at home impact student performance in the classroom.
Main Objectives:
- liaise with the BOE and HCPSS Central office to advocate for tech use that aligns with our motion
- recommend formal positions to represent PTACHC on tech-related policy considerations
- create and/or disseminate educational materials and programs to PTA member schools regarding safe and healthy tech use
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SPRING 2026 STUDENT TECHNOLOGY AT HCPSS SURVEY
In Spring 2026, the Committee elected to concentrate its efforts on HCPSS-provided student technology. To better understand the community’s experiences with this category of technology and to identify the most urgent areas for advocacy, the Committee resolved to conduct a survey.
The survey report was finalized in August 2026 after sharing the findings with HCPSS.
View the Student Technology at HCPSS Survey Report
HCPSS issued a formal response to the report, which can be viewed HERE.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND RESOURCES
Resources:
- List of Digital Education Resources
- Slides from Committee presentation to PTACHC delegation on 4/6/2026
- Slides from Committee presentation to PTACHC delegation on 9/1/26
- HCPSS Responses to Submitted Questions during 9/1/26 presentation
Events:
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October 5-9, 2026: The UnPluggED Project: PTAs are invited to join in on this national initiative that focuses on taking an intentional step back from screens to explore new and creative ways to reflect, focus, connect with others, and spend free time. Leverage The UnPluggEd Project Playbook https://t.ly/-UcLf) that is filled with ideas on ways teachers, administrators, and parents can participate at various levels of engagement.