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Instructions on staff email accounts, phones, etc.

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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Join code is equlcvh

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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Explore the portal using the tabs at the top.  In order to access the portal, you must be signed into the district’s system.  Be sure to BOOKMARK this site.

Topics to "Favorite" on the Employee Portal:

GCS Middle Curriculum

Change Password

Safety Training

Professional Development

PowerSchool

SmartFindExpress

Lawson Employee Space

Lesson Planet

SAS Dismissal System

IMS Incident Management System

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Greenville County Schools * Copyright © 2012. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed or otherwise used, except with the express prior permission of For technical issues, contact 864-355-HELP. The School District of Greenville County. Portal Administration

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PowerSchool is where attendance is taken, PowerTeacher is the online Gradebook.

Once you are logged into PowerSchool, you can open your gradebook in PowerTeacher by clicking any of the PowerTeacher Pro links beside any of your classes (it doesn't matter which.)

PowerTeacher Pro Support/Help Website <--Bookmark this!!!

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This is the Greenville County Schools Instructional Protocol, which forms the basis of how teachers in this district should be planning, teaching, and assessing.

Here you can find the observation tool used by administrators to provide feedback and evaluate.

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Get access to files anywhere through secure cloud storage and file backup for your photos, videos, files and more with Google Drive.

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If you attend an out of district professional development that you would like applied towards renewal credit, download and complete this form and then send it to Towers along with proof of completion (certificate, etc.)

Once Towers has signed your form, you will upload it (along with your certificates or other proof of completion) to the PD Portal following these instructions.

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The landing page for middle school curriculum.

Virtual school curriculum link coming soon.

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Create a new spreadsheet and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Sheets to edit Excel files. Free from Google.

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Check the "Events" tab for ongoing PDs on instructional technology.

You can also follow the IT Facebook page.

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Teacher Spotlight - December 2019

This month's honoree is Ms. Ruth Dechant, a first grade teacher at Welcome Elementary School. Ms. Dechant is an innovative teacher who uses a variety of digital tools to engage her students and prepare them for a bright future.
Read more about our Teacher Spotlights

Teacher Spotlight - November 2019

This month's honoree is Mrs. Wanda Lumsden, a second grade teacher at Bethel Elementary School. Mrs. Lumsden excels in creating a positive environment with seamless integration of technology with her students.
Read more about our Teacher Spotlights

Thank you for attending #2019UTC!

It's a wrap for the 2019 Upstate Technology Conference! We loved hearing about participants' favorite sessions and all the great things they learned. We are already looking forward to #2020UTC!
Read more at utcsc.com

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Greenville County Schools - Instructional Technology

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The Instructional Technology team is made up of ten certified classroom teachers who enjoy working with educators to integrate technology into instruction. The team has close to 100 years combined in educational experiences ranging from K5 classroom teachers to administrators.

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Enrich is where you can pull multiple years worth of testing data on individual students or groups of students. Given the lack of state testing in 2019-20, you will likely be using Enrich less often this year.

Follow instructions in this tutorial to get logged in and learn how to search for students/pull reports.

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GCS Employees Website - Teacher/Principal Evaluation

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These instructions will allow you to set up a VPN on your employee laptop so that you can access sites (Staff BackPack, certain sections of the Employee Portal, Enrich, etc.) that are only available when connected to GCSD WiFi.

Before following the provided VPN directions, please remember:

1. Do not attempt to activate VPN while on the GCS network.

2. READ the instructions FIRST. These will help because there is a slight omission in the video.

VPN Instructions with screenshots

VPN Tutorial Video

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This is where you enter absences and request substitutes.

NOTE: Your AccessID is your Employee Identification Number, which you should have received with your initial hiring paperwork. If you cannot remember/do not know your password, you can quickly set a new one as long as you know your Employee Identification Number.

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eSchool Solutions SmartFindExpress - LogOn