Fairfield Public Schools, located in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves over 10,000 students across 18 campuses. As the district transitioned to digital learning and cloud-based applications, they sought to provide seamless access to resources for both teachers and students. The goal was to support flexibility and personalization in teaching while embracing modern technology.
During their shift to digital and cloud-based tools, Fairfield Public Schools faced several challenges. Teachers and students struggled to access necessary resources efficiently and on their preferred devices without being locked into a rigid system. Resource awareness was another hurdle, as educators spent time searching for solutions the district already had in place. This approach was inefficient and unreliable, posing issues for security and classroom productivity. Additionally, the district’s reliance on VPN connections made accessing files cumbersome and limited availability for students and teachers alike.
ClassLink provided Fairfield Public Schools with the tools needed to overcome these challenges. LaunchPad streamlined access, giving every user in the district a single location to access resources with just one click. Teachers could adapt at their own pace while benefiting from an easy, centralized system. The district also adopted ClassLink’s OneRoster standard, enabling faster, more accurate delivery of class rosters and improving integration with learning tools. With ClassLink, Fairfield transitioned away from VPNs, providing secure, round-the-clock access to files and applications.
According to Nancy Byrnes, Director of Technology, “ClassLink supported our transition to cloud resources while allowing our teachers to maintain their approach to access and management.” As a result, teachers saved valuable time, gained confidence in using digital resources, and personalized their teaching methods. Students engaged with technology like never before, enabling a more innovative and effective learning environment.
It’s just been a metamorphosis for us as opposed to a big bang. And in the end, it has been an entirely transformative process. Teachers are just so thrilled.
