Teacher & Staff Technology Support Resources and Training
Empower your teaching from day one with MSA Student Lists: Handout and How-to Video
Gain valuable insights into your incoming students' behavior, attendance, assessments, and academics to kickstart a successful year. Note: In the first month of school, the tables show data from the prior year for your current students. Once current-year data is available, the tables will automatically update for your class. This tool supports data-informed planning, early interventions, and personalized instruction.
Bits & Bytes
Bits & Bytes Summer Edition 2025
🌞 Beat the heat with the hottest tech trends — dive into summer's sizzling updates! 🏖️
NEW! PowerBuddy AI
PowerBuddy AI integrates seamlessly into PowerSchool's Schoology, and Performance Matters, revolutionizing how teachers and students engage with learning tools. For teachers, it simplifies creating assignments, discussions, and assessments, offering data-driven insights to track performance. For students, it provides personalized tutoring, research, and support, enhancing engagement and success. With PowerBuddy AI, education becomes smarter, more efficient, and tailored to every learner's needs.
NEW! Innovation Center
We are thrilled to invite you to explore the cutting-edge tools available at the Modesto City Schools Innovation Center! Here, innovation meets education, empowering you to create dynamic and immersive learning experiences for your students.
Check out our highlights:
🌟 Padcaster Studio: Transform your classroom into a video production hub. Whether you're recording student projects, announcements, or creative storytelling, the Padcaster—paired with the power of WeVideo—makes it easy and fun to produce high-quality videos.
🌟 ClassVR Headsets: Take your students on unforgettable educational journeys through virtual and augmented reality. Spark curiosity, enhance engagement, and deepen understanding with immersive lessons that bring learning to life.
Stop by the MCS Ed Tech Innovation Center Website to learn more and request to check them out for your classroom!
Schoology is our District LMS for digital classroom, assignments, and assessments
PowerSchool PowerTeacher Pro is our District Gradebook and Attendance SIS
District Approved Communication App for District, School Site, Teacher, Parent, and Student
SchooLinks is our district's comprehensive college or career readiness platform!
Classroom Management and Internet Filter applications allows teachers to manage student laptops and keep students focused in the classroom
Nearpod, WeVideo, Quizizz, Edpuzzle, Padlet, Flip, Canva, TurnItIn, etc...
Online Tutoring 24/7 for all K-12 Student with multilingual support - located in Schoology Courses
Approved District Applications
& Software Approval Process
Password (Passphrase)
MFA and Cyber Security Info
Manage File Transfer
Our Ed Tech Tools with AI Features, Learning about AI, and Current AI Status at MCS
Certification and Policies MCS Permit to Fly for Teachers and Students
Learn about our Teacher Lenovo Laptop and Student Chromebooks
Tech Help Center with tutorial videos, guides, and resources on our devices and apps
