Gilchrist County Schools

of Florida, enabling students to earn college credits in high school. Programs like criminal justice offer certifications for roles such as 911 dispatchers, providing direct pathways into public service positions. Agricultural programs are key to workforce development, maintaining ties to local high- tech dairies and ag markets. FFA students gain entrepreneurial and leadership skills through supervised agricultural experiences. Inclusivity is a priority, as demonstrated by the Work-Based Learning Employment (WBLE) program, which helps students with disabilities gain work experience through job coaching and community-based employment. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Technology integration into learning and teaching environments has significantly advanced, ensuring students and teachers have the tools to thrive in a digital world. This investment is evident across various programs and initiatives. In Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, like the Business Academy, students can earn certifications in essential business platforms such as Microsoft Excel, enhancing their employability. A notable advancement is the implementation of BenQ panels in nearly every classroom, facilitating dynamic teaching and web-based learning for elementary students. The district also explores artificial intelligence (AI) as a learning tool, introducing MMII, an AI tutoring program, with plans to expand AI training. At the high school level, the district uses Canvas for assignments and instructional materials and plans to provide more training for teachers on integrating technology into their methods. The commitment extends to providing personal devices to students. Ninth to twelfth graders are issued laptops they can keep upon graduation, while younger students can access classroom laptop carts and iPads.Over the past year and a half, approximately $485,000 has been invested in technology through 5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 GI LCHRIST COUNTY SCHOOLS