Computers@Home School Projects

Each of the Plano ISD schools has the option of designing a Computers@Home project that best fits the needs of their students and families. This page provides links to more complete descriptions of the various projects. Our instructional technology department provides support for all of these projects. Questions can be directed to Jim Hirsch (jhirsch@pisd.edu) or Mary Hewett (mhewett@pisd.edu).

"Providing our families with technology tools at home will further our district goal of equipping each student with the skills and knowledge necessary to graduate and to achieve at maximum potential"

Cathy Taylor, principal at Mendenhall Elementary School, said she is "amazed at the vision of the school district" in fulfilling this need for educationally disadvantaged students, their siblings and family members. "Not only are our families receiving computers in their homes, but they are also receiving software, training, technical support and monthly classes to learn to utilize new software. This program will improve our students' literacy, math and writing skills...It is an extension of their school day and a way to involve families in their childrens' education."

Debby Moilanen, principal at Sigler Elementary School, added that "We have completed our initial program, including our first follow-up training, and we have given 80 computers to families that have impacted 110 of our students, not including their additional siblings who attend our middle and high schools. We cannot tell you how excited these families are to have these computers. Your staff was absolutely wonderful about getting us what we needed, when we needed it. We hope they feel as good about this program and the contribution they have made to these families as we at Sigler do!"