Warsaw Schools’ Technology Coordinator Recognized For Certification
By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Technology Coordinator Eric Sorensen was recognized for his recent certification as a Certified Educational Technology Leader during an April 25 WCS Board of Trustees meeting.
According to the Consortium for School Network (CoSN) website, the CETL program “is the only accredited practice-based certification program available to education technology leaders that bridges technical knowledge, understanding of the educational environment, leadership and vision, and the management of technology and support resources needed to integrate technology across the curriculum to advance student outcomes. The CETL credential is a true measure of today’s education technology leaders, identifying those who have mastered the framework skills and knowledge needed to bring 21st century skills to schools.”
Sorensen was presented a framed certificate and a CETL paperweight by Thomas Ashley, chief technology officer for Huntington County Community School Corporation. Ashley mentored Sorensen throughout the certification process.
“This certification demonstrates a dedication not only to educational technology, but also Warsaw Schools, the community, and education in general,” said Ashley.
After the recognition, in his report to the board, WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert said online registration is now open for all students for the 2022-23 school year. Parents of students who are already enrolled with WCS can complete registration by logging into their PowerSchool Parent Portal. Parents registering incoming kindergarten students will complete an online pre-registration form prior to registering. Students not in kindergarten who are new to WCS must also complete a pre-registration form for their respective grade level. Parents of new WCS students will then receive a link to officially register online to set up their PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Format changes from the state of Indiana regarding eLearning days for the 2022-23 school year are also in the works. Hoffert said the district is waiting to hear back from the state about the changes and hopes to have more information to share with the community in May.
Hoffert also said the school district is in “desperate need” of bus drivers and custodians.
“Whether it’s part-time, full-time, we will work around schedules,” said Hoffert. “But these are a dire need.”
WCS’s Board of Trustees also:
- Heard a presentation from Matt Deeds, Harrison Elementary School principal; Sarah Herring, Harrison Elementary first grade teacher; and Rachel Sudhoff, interventionist, about brain-based early literacy instruction.
- Heard a presentation from three of Warsaw Community High School’s foreign exchange students. The students, who are all from Europe, discussed the differences between American and European schools.
The board’s next work session is at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the WCS central office. The next regular meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Edgewood Middle School.