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E-Transcripts

E-Transcripts The LPS High School E-Transcripts system provides a one-page transcript that can be electronically delivered securely to representatives of universities and colleges or printed by high school registrars for walk-in requests. High School E-Transcripts  A Guide for High School Registrars High School E-Transcripts for College & Universities A Guide for Colleges and Universities  University […]

Passwords – Make them Better & Easier

Better (Easier) Passwords We access secure data from our laptops in classrooms, kitchens, cars.. almost anywhere. The places we don’t take our laptops, many of us take our internet enabled phones and access data from these smart devices. In an era of unprecedented access to important data, it is very important for us to maintain […]

Web Content Filtering in LPS

Web Content Filtering in LPS Federal Regulations In order for the district to receive E-Rate funding that reduces the cost of our Internet access by by a large percentage, Federal regulations require compliance with guidelines provided in the ‘Children’s Internet Protection Act’ [47 U.S.C. § 254], also known as CIPA. CIPA guidelines require the restriction […]

Email Management Strategies

Email Management Strategies Be an email hero.  No one wants to spend more time with their email. No one. Modeling better communication practices when you communicate with others is a great way to show respect to your colleagues by reducing the amount of time THEY spend with email. Believe me, they will notice. The seeds […]

Mail Merge

Mail Merge Microsoft Office can be used to merge data from an Excel spreadsheet with a Word document, to create letters, labels, and other products. These Mail Merges can be mass produced, yet individually customized as needed. The instructions for completing a Mail Merge vary depending upon whether you are using a Mac or Windows […]

Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10   Windows 10 is the most up-to-date software from Microsoft, and is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. OTHER WEB RESOURCES: Microsoft Help Windows 10 Help Home Windows 10 Quick Reference Card from Customguide.com Computing Services Support is here! If you are having issues with your computer, you might begin […]

Google Workspaces in LPS

Google Workspace for Education The same Google apps, in a more secure environment. Google has a set of productivity tools called Google Workspace.  They are available to the general public, for free. LPS staff and students have access to the same tools, set up within our own private Google Workspace for Education domain (@class.lps.org). This allows us […]

Employee Management Center

Employee Management Center USE: The Employee Management Center (EMC) displays the employee’s work schedule for the selected fiscal year. LICENSE: Web interface available to LPS district staff LPS DOCUMENTATION  EMC Administrator/Payroll Secretary User Guide RESOURCES: The Employee Management Center Main Web Site  (Keyword: EMC)  

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud Collection USE: For creative content across media (desktop design, web design, video and more). Adobe’s creative tools promote digital literacy, teach essential career skills, and streamline administrative processes. LICENSE: Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available for high school staff and computer labs where needed for instructional or curricular purposes. HOW TO: If you believe […]

Information Center for Employees (ICE)

Information Center for Employees (ICE) USE: The Information Center for Employees (ICE) is a collection of information pertaining to you, the employee. You will be able to use this site to review and/or update your personal information such as your home address, phone number(s), and e-mail address(es). In addition, this is also where you can […]

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