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Customers Who Dare to Change By Liz Schmitt, communications manager/editor

Campus Customers are breaking down the factory-model school and introducing the Community Learning Center (CLC) concepts into their districts. They are seizing the opportunity to be different â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and better. They have a strong sense of optimism, a fierce commitment to their cause, and a willingness to abandon outdated models. They provide inspiration and a glimpse into whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible. INFINITECAMPUS.COM

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โ Iโ ve been rewarded for going against conventional logicโ ฆ When I was a teacher, I realized I could only teach a subject I was enthusiastic about because what happens in the classroom isnโ t teaching, itโ s learning. So if Iโ m enthusiastic about something, people will say, letโ s give it a listen.โ Sting, musician, activist, former teacher

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Alachua County is no longer in the “we think this is happening” mode. Rather, it is in the “data tells us” mode. Top: Liz Coleman-Hayes works with math students. Bottom: Don Lewis, Principal, Lincoln Middle School; Sandy Hollinger, Deputy Superintendent; Janet Shaw, Media Specialist; and Lawson Brown, Assistant Principal, Lincoln Middle School discuss On Track.

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At JCPS, three pilot programs begin to shift the teaching and learning envir environment.

>> 180 Degree Classroom redefiefines the role of teacher and learner with the aid of technology. >> Online mentoring program bringss com community to the classroom. >> Formal technology training for teachers includes real-time classroom observation. 14 T H E

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classroom model Pilot programs advance the CLC environment

Itโ s not business as usual in the 180 Degree Classroom. Under the guidance of Mr. Alfaro, students take ownership of their learning.

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Teachers watch a demonstration classroom to learn instructional practice with technology.

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What if students were given time and resources to learn at their own pace? Illustrations by Ms. Hackenberg's and Ms. Logsdon's 4th grade classes at Flynn Elementary

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the dream team Members of the Owatonna Options “Dream Team.” Back: John Weidie, Beth Svenby, Val Rose, Tim Hunst. Front: OHS students Dino, Maggie, Kristina, Spencer

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“Inﬁnite Campus always seems to be one step ahead of us and we pride ourselves on being edgy, out there and progressive. It’s really refreshing to work with a company that is staying ahead of where even you envision the product might be.”

Nine years after leaving high school, Charlie Kratsch had become

Bailey Mitchell, chief technology and information oﬃcer Forsyth County Schools, GA

(Centennial). He saw firsthand

a successful entrepreneur in the emerging technology market. At a personal and professional crossroads, he reflected on his career direction and realized he wanted to do more than make money… he wanted to make a difference. In 1993 Charlie was hired as the IT director at his old school district

the challenges faced by schools struggling to manage massive amounts of data. He realized he could use his talents and expertise to improve, even transform, education.

EARLY INFINITE CAMPUS STAFF Back row: Dave Frankson, Charlie Kratsch, Brian Page Front row: Anne Flynn, Karl Beach, Josh Metcalfe

Infinite Campus was founded on that vision.

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Reinvesting in the Company "You never change things by ďŹ ghting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." Richard Buckmunister Fuller, visionary, designer, architect, poet, author, and inventor

As a privately held company, Infinite Campus is focused on the continued development of our product and the support of our customers. We have the advantage of not being controlled by a multinational corporation nor driven by profits for investors. Rather, corporate earnings are reinvested into the company. Strategic development is forwardthinking as technology and education changes.

Open work spaces support team collaboration.

This structure allows us to quickly adapt and integrate state-of-the-art technology into our system, setting us apart from the competition.

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>> ACROSS Need some help? Look in past and current issues of The Infinite Campus. Think you got 'em all correct? Check out the answers on page 41.

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10. National Records __________________ 11. The _________________ Learning Center 13. The type of fish pond at Infinite Campus 19. Popular tool used by parents 20. Fall 2009: “Day in the Life” Campus Support Rep was dressed like him 21. New Mexico school featured in Spring 2009 magazine

22. Structured query language 23. Education requires this kind of change 25. Campus Hosting helped Jefferson Parish recover data after what? 29. The power of Infinite Campus 30. South Dakota, Kentucky, Maine, Montana and BIE are on this edition of Infinite Campus 32. Popular customer events around the country

22. ________ Administrative Processes. First goal of Infinite Campus 24. First to adopt something new 26. Empowered stakeholders 27. What Charlie and his sons play together (Fall 2009) 28. Organized the first public school 31. The future of Infinite Campus

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K-12 Solutions Group Commerce, Georgia (800) 915-1671 Customers: Georgia, Northern Florida

Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. Hauppauge, NY (800) 598-8989 Customers: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

XID Technology Solutions Euless, Texas (866) 943-7638 Customers: Northern Texas

ESA Partners Educational Service Agencies (ESA) provide educational support programs and services to local schools and districts. ESA’s have many names in various parts of the country, including Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), Cooperative Education Service Agency (CESA), and Regional Education Service Agency (RESA). Colorado Centennial BOCES, Pike’s Peak BOCES Michigan Clinton County RESA, West Shore Schools Business Group Minnesota Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium (ARCC)

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