Elmwood Park Public School District

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Industry
K–12
Enrollment
2700
Region
Northeast

Elmwood Park Public School District

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Industry
K–12
Enrollment
2700
Region
Northeast
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A Digital Future for Fairbanks Students

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Alaska serves approximately 11,000 K-12 students. With a diverse student population, the district has embraced digital learning to enhance access to educational resources. Megan Douglas, a tech lead with experience in various roles, has witnessed the district’s digital transformation and the growing need for efficient technology management.

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Challenge
Challenge

Breaking Free From Manual Processes

Before ClassLink, the district relied on outdated manual processes, including “pen and paper” methods, to manage student and staff accounts. As they transitioned to modern digital tools, educators faced challenges with multiple logins and account management, creating inefficiencies and accessibility issues. The district needed a streamlined solution to simplify access, automate resource management, and provide IT staff with better troubleshooting capabilities.

Solution
Solution

Bringing Order to a Digital Learning Environment

ClassLink provided a comprehensive solution with LaunchPad, the ClassLink Management Console (CMC), and Roster Server. LaunchPad streamlined access by allowing students and staff to sign in once and instantly access their digital resources. Teachers also benefited from its ability to organize apps, assignments, and class setups efficiently.

Roster Server automated the import and synchronization of student and staff data, eliminating manual uploads and reducing errors. Rule-based Permissions enabled the district to assign resources by grade level, school, or role, ensuring a more tailored digital learning experience. Additionally, the CMC’s impersonation feature allowed IT staff to troubleshoot user issues remotely by simulating user experiences.

Since implementing ClassLink, the district has significantly improved efficiency and reduced IT workload. Analytics have helped leaders track app usage and optimize vendor contracts. With enhanced resource management and troubleshooting capabilities, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District continues to refine its digital ecosystem, ensuring students and staff can focus on learning rather than navigating complex systems.

Yanal Saleh
Director Of Information Technology at Elmwood Park Public Schools
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Elmwood Park Public School District

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Building Careers, Boosting Classrooms: How Elmwood Park Maximized Time with ClassLink

Elmwood Park Public Schools serves nearly 2,700 students across five schools in Bergen County, New Jersey. With a diverse student body speaking multiple home languages, the district is committed to providing an equitable, technology-rich learning environment. 

Challenge

With 20 years of experience in educational technology, Director of Technology Yanal Saleh, has seen firsthand how inefficient systems can burden teachers and administrators. Before ClassLink, onboarding students and staff was a labor-intensive ordeal. With over 73 educational tools in use, every new student had to be manually added to Google Workspace, Active Directory, and each individual platform. This process could take up to two weeks, delaying access to critical learning tools. The sheer volume of logins also created security risks, as staff and students resorted to weak or repeated passwords. Meanwhile, as cybersecurity threats escalated, the district struggled to make sense of complex technical standards. Instead of focusing on instruction, too much time was spent troubleshooting technology.  

Solution

ClassLink transformed the district’s approach to technology. Analytics and Analytics+ provided decision makers real-time insights into software usage, enabling data-driven budget decisions. LaunchPad eliminated password confusion, allowing students and teachers to log in once and instantly access their digital tools. Roster Server automated class rostering, reducing onboarding time from weeks to a single overnight sync. OneSync ensured that user accounts were created and managed automatically, improving security and efficiency.

Results

By shifting away from manual processes, Elmwood Park Public Schools reinvested in what mattered most—supporting educators and students. The district launched a tech coach program, with teachers in each school mentoring colleagues on integrating digital tools into instruction. A monthly newsletter now highlights best practices and celebrates teachers using technology in innovative ways. The district’s instructional technology specialist spends more time in classrooms, helping design modern, engaging learning experiences. Technicians, once bogged down by account management, now focus on fixing Chromebooks and resolving tech issues faster.  

Perhaps most exciting, Elmwood Park introduced a student internship program, allowing students to work alongside technicians and gain hands-on experience in IT. Through an online training portal, interns can even graduate with industry-recognized credentials, such as an A+ certification. They learn about hardware, networking, and even how to completely disassemble and rebuild a Chromebook.  

With ClassLink, Elmwood Park has moved beyond just managing technology—they've created a thriving, tech-forward learning community where both educators and students have the tools and support they need to succeed now and in the future.

“With ClassLink, it really feels like you've upgraded to the best tool for the job.”

Yanal Saleh
Elmwood Park Public Schools