Technology

Our goal is to provide exemplary technology access, support and leadership to staff, students and families.

We provide a wide variety of services to the district to ensure the learning which takes place every day is engaging, relevant and fits the needs of our learners.

Robbinsdale Area Schools provides every student in grades K-12 access to a digital device. The device connects students with classroom learning activities and educational opportunities, and personalizes learning experiences for each student. The digital device is usually a Chromebook or an iPad.

2021-2026 District Technology Plan

Department contacts

Joel Mehring
Assistant Director
763-504-8083
Joel_Mehring@rdale.org

Sou Saechao
Program Director Programmer
763-504-8148
S ou_Saechao@rdale.org

Dina Lucas
Administrative Assistant
763-504-8034
Dina_Lucas@rdale.org

Arden Leali-Broberg
Director of Media Services and Technology Integration
763-504-7985
Arden_Leali-broberg@rdale.org

Director

Sue Holtz, Ed.D.
Director of Technology
763-504-8055
Sue_Holtz@rdale.org

Technology Resources

Student/Family Use Agreement: Digital Devices

Responsible Use and Care of Devices

Please handle the device with care and ensure that your student:

Brings the device to school every day, fully charged.
Stores and charges the device in a secure, protected location.
Uses the case provided and exercises care when the device is transported.
Reports any problems or damage to a teacher or library media center staff immediately.

Your student will be held responsible for adhering to Board Policy 524: Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy and Board Policy 514: Bullying Prohibition as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Family/Student Use Agreement: Digital Device

Family/Student Use Agreement: Digital Device - Spanish

Family/Student Use Agreement: Digital Device - Somali

Device Protection Plan

Device Protection Plan
In an effort to protect families from unknown expenses that may occur from theft or accidental damage while the device is in the care of your student, the district is offering a device protection plan. The charge for the device protection plan is $25.00 per school year per student, or $5 per school year per student for families who qualify for educational benefits. If you have questions about the device protection plan, please contact a school administrator. Families are asked to purchase coverage by Tuesday, Oct. 31.

The protection plan covers first accidental damage. Deductibles apply to subsequent claims.
The charger and case are not covered by the plan.
If your device is stolen, provide evidence that a police report was filed.
Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the plan.

Digital devices and accessories are the property of Robbinsdale Area Schools and must be returned to Robbinsdale Area Schools at the end of each school year or upon withdrawal from school. Fines will be assessed for negligent damage or a lost device, charger or case. Devices and accessories not returned on the date of the student withdrawal from school will be reported as stolen to the local police department.

Device Protection Plan: $25
Or $5 per student for families who qualify for educational benefits

Damage Deductible

First occurrence (per school year): with device protection plan - no cost; without device protection plan - $60.
Second occurrence (per school year)*: with device protection plan - $25 (each); without device protection plan - $60 (each).
*Also generates a "tech misuse" discipline referral.
Please note: intentional damage is not covered by device protection plan. Full repair or replacement costs may be assessed to the student.

Theft or Loss Deductible

Theft with a police report (per occurrence school year): with device protection plan - $50 (each); without device protection plan - $100 (each).
Loss due to negligence (per occurrence per school year): with device protection plan - $100 (each); without device protection plan - $150 (each).

Device Protection Plans can be purchased online through the Infinite Campus School Store. Families can purchase Device Protection Plans for all students in their family in one transaction.

Infinite Campus Login

Campus School Store (Payment Portal)

Device Protection Plans (formerly known as Chromebook Insurance) can be purchased online through the Infinite Campus School Store. Families can purchase Device Protection Plans for all students in their family in one transaction.

Parent Portal/Infinite Campus Login

Campus School Store Payment Instructions

Login to Infinite Campus (button above)
Click on “School Store” on the left side menu
Click the logo of the school your student attends
Select the item you would like to pay for (i.e. Device Protection Plan, instrument, sports)
(If you have more than one student attending the school you selected in step 3, you will need to select a name from the Recipient Field Drop Down menu.)
Click the blue "Add to Cart" button
If you have another student(s), repeat steps 3-4.
Click on "My Cart"
Add payment method; VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted
Click "Submit Payment"

Pdf of instructions in English

Pdf of instructions in Spanish

Pdf of instructions in Somali

Internet Access/Hotspots

Internet access is needed for most student work to be saved and shared. If your student does not have internet access, please contact your school for information on low-cost internet options for your family. Various locations in the community also provide free wireless internet, including public libraries.

Hotspots are used to obtain internet access. The District has hotspots available for families without internet access; use this form to request a hotspot below. Someone from your student's school will follow-up with you.

Request a hotspot

Support

Student Information/Parent Portals

Important student information can be found in Infinite Campus, Schoology and Seesaw. If you forgot your username or password, you can request a reset.

Parent Portal/Infinite Campus Login

Schoology Login

Update Your Notification Preferences

Manage your contact preferences by selecting how you receive messages (phone calls, emails or text messages).

After logging in to Infinite Campus, from the User Menu

Select Settings
Select Contact Preference
Review existing contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) and mark your desired Messenger Preferences.

Please keep GENERAL checked as the district and schools use this setting to send messages.

Emergency
Emergency messages are sent based on the contact information listed.

Attendance
Attendance messages notify parents/guardians when students are absent or tardy from class.

Behavior Messenger
Behavior messages notify parents/guardians when a student is involved in a behavior incident.

General
General messages are any messages labeled as general by the district or school. Please keep this setting checked.

Priority
Priority messages are messages that are labeled "High Priority" by the person who created the message.

Teacher
If given rights by the district or school, teachers can send messages to parents/guardians regarding failing grades and missing assignments. Teachers can also send general announcements.

Need help setting up a parent portal account? Not sure if you have one? Having trouble updating your preferences? Email registrar@rdale.org.

Infinite Campus

In this portal, families can:

Check final grades and credits
Transcripts
Attendance
Health information
Behavior information
Meal account balances
Bus/transportation information
Schedules

Infinite Campus Login

Infinite Campus App

The Infinite Campus Mobile Portal is an app available for smartphones and tablets. It does not include all of the features listed above, which are found on the Infinite Campus website. The app is best used for attendance and schedule information. You can set up attendance text notifications in the Settings area of the app. Disregard other links in the app, as Schoology is used for assignments and daily grades.

The District ID is MHLVRD. When you first use the app, search for ‘Robbinsdale’ and select ‘Minnesota’ as your state. Then click ‘Robbinsdale.' Next, enter your Parent Portal username and password. You will not need to input your login information each time you use the app.

Schoology

Schoology is the platform used by students in 4-12th grades for assignments, classroom updates and some calendar events. Families will automatically receive a weekly email summary; you can update this notification setting after you login.

In Schoology students can:

Access course materials
Submit work
Connect with classmates and teachers
Check grades, missing work and individual assignment grades.
Online discussions
Daily announcements
School/counselor communications

Schoology Login

Schoology App

The Schoology app available for smartphones and tablets. After you install the app, open the app and click 'School or domain' in the search box. Type 'Robbinsdale Area Schools' or 'learn.rdale.org'. A district-branded login box will appear to confirm you are in the right place. Login with your username and password.

Seesaw

Seesaw is a platform used by students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade to demonstrate their learning. Students can take pictures, draw, record videos and more to capture learning in a portfolio. Teachers can also share notes, photos and videos with families.

Seesaw Family App

You student's teacher will give you the access code to connect your student's account with the app.

Online payments

Robbinsdale Area Schools uses four online payment systems, which each serve different needs, and allow parents/guardians, students and staff to pay for things like school lunches, field trips, activities and athletics, Community Education classes, early childhood programming, and more.

Titan School Solutions is used to make payments to school lunch accounts, and to register for educational benefits.

Titan payment instructions

Visit family.titank12.com and sign up for your account. Confirm your email to complete the registration process.
Sign in to your account using your username and password.
When looking at the Titan dashboard, you can add money to your account by clicking "Add Money to Meal Account."
Then click on "New Recurring Payment" and enter the payment amount, frequency of payment, and your personal payment information.
Then click "Save."

Eleyo is used to register to, and make payments for Community Education programming, which includes Early Childhood offerings, Adventure Club and adult enrichment and learning opportunities.

Eleyo payment instructions

Visit rdale.ce.eleyo.com, which will take you directly to the Eleyo online dashboard.
Click "Explore All Programs" from the menu
Select "View Your Dashboard." This dashboard will show any balances owed on the left, as well as current or upcoming enrollments and payment receipts on the right.

rSchoolToday is used to make payments for all high school-related activities and athletics.

To access rSchoolToday

Payment instructions

Click "View My Account," then click "Returning Users." Enter your username and password, or fill out the steps to create a new user account.
Click your account information and follow the steps to may a payment.

The Infinite Campus School Store is used to pay for all school-related purchases and fees, and to purchase device protection plans.

Infinite Campus School Store payment instructions

Login to the Infinite Campus School Store
Click "School Store" on the left side menu
Click the logo of the school your student attends
Select the item you would like to pay for (i.e. Device Protection Plan, instrument, sports)
(If you have more than one student attending the school you selected in step three, you will need to select a name from the "Recipient Field Drop Down" menu.)
Click the blue "Add to Cart" button
If you have another student(s), repeat steps three through four.
Click on "My Cart"
Add payment method; VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted
Click "Submit Payment"