Apps and Software
This Apps and Software page contains information about various websites, digital systems, applications and software for MPS employees.
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Acrobat Pro DC is a tool you can use to digitally fill out/complete, sign, and request signatures for PDFs. This is a great time saver, as this means no more printing, signing documents by hand, scanning, and forwarding documents.
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- TEACHERS
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Adobe Creative Cloud is a software management tool used to download, install, and use Adobe products like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and etc.
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- engagemenet and marketing
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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ALEKS is an online learning and assessment tool used by Special Education.
- curriculum support
Assessment Tools
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MPS uses multiple tools for assessment. Some of the most commonly used assessment tools include: MTSS, FAST, and Illuminate.
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- LEADERS
- STUDENTS/FAMILIES
- TEACHERS
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Azure Virtual Labs provide students with access to learn industry-standard software required for their programs of study on virtual machines (VM).
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- technology integration
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- CLERICAL
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Benchmark Universe is where MPS teachers and students can access all of the digital Literacy resources from Benchmark Education.
- curriculum support
- technology integration
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Accessed from Clever, Boardmaker Online is used to create print and interactive materials supporting students in their learning and communication.
- curriculum support
- technology integration
- CLERICAL
- LEADERS
- STUDENTS/FAMILIES
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Campus Portal gives students and families access to class schedules, attendance, grades, test results, transcripts, and teacher contact information.
- engagemenet and marketing
- leadership
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Clever is an online tool used to quickly and easily access resources like Benchmark, Dreambox, and myON.
- curriculum support
- technology integration
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- CLERICAL
- LEADERS
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Concur is the website employees use to make travel arrangements.
- curriculum support
- finance
- leadership
- planning
- professional development (PD)
- scheduling
- workplace professionalism
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Destiny is MPS’s online library catalog.
![Dreambox]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727474696/mplsk12mnus/hiu4ombkdvvgiixzawzt/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_Dreambox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727474696/mplsk12mnus/hiu4ombkdvvgiixzawzt/TheSource_BoardThumb_Apps-Software_Dreambox.jpg","width":500}])
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Dreambox is an online math assessment tool accessed from Clever.
- curriculum support
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EdPlan is a website where MPS employees can complete due process documentation. EdPlan is mostly used by the Special Education Department.
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- LEADERS
- TEACHERS
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eduCLIMBER is an online tool that manages student data.
With eduCLIMBER teachers and intervention specialists can enter and review student assessment data.
- curriculum support
- leadership
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- CLERICAL
- LEADERS
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Eduvision is a website used for video hosting/storage.
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- engagemenet and marketing
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- technology integration
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MPS employees use Outlook for email. MPS students use Gmail for email.
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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential service designed to support all benefit-eligible MPS employees. EAP services are available online and by phone.
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Flip allows teachers to create "grids" to facilitate video discussions. Each grid is like a message board where teachers can pose questions, called "topics," and their students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display.
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- LEADERS
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Frontline (formerly Aesop) is an absence management system used to request a substitute teacher, track teacher attendance, and more.
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- scheduling
- workplace professionalism
Google Calendar
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Google Chrome Web Browser
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Google Classroom
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Google Docs
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Google Drive
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Google Forms
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Google Meet
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Google Sheets
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Google Slides
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The HelpDesk is a website where MPS employees can submit eTickets to:
- request support with technology and equipment
- report broken technology
Here Comes the Bus
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Infinite Campus
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Infinite Campus is the website for MPS' Student Information System (SIS).
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- LEADERS
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ListServ is digital tool that automatically sends emails to a specific group of addresses.
- engagemenet and marketing
- leadership
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Microsoft 365 is a collection of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sway, and more.
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The Microsoft Authenticator smartphone app helps you sign in to your accounts when you're using multifactor authentication (MFA).
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Microsoft Bookings is a scheduling tool.
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- ALL STAFF
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- CLERICAL
- LEADERS
- NON-SCHOOL STAFF
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Microsoft Teams is a online chat tool which allows users to work and collaborate together.
- cybersecurity
- engagemenet and marketing
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- scheduling
- self growth
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
Microsoft Translator
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Microsoft Translator is a free, personal translation app for more than 70 languages.
MyConferenceTime
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MyConferenceTime is an optional resource that schools may purchase to support family-teacher conferences.
- LEADERS
- TEACHERS
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Nearpod is an online K-12 classroom tool that makes learning more interactive. Teachers can use Nearpod for videos, slideshows, and gamification. Nearpod can be used in the classroom, online, and for blended learning.
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- engagemenet and marketing
- leadership
- technology integration
- ALL STAFF
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- CLERICAL
- LEADERS
- NON-SCHOOL STAFF
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Neptune ESS is a website where employees can:
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record working, vacation, and sick time
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enroll and/or update benefit information
- finance
- leadership
- scheduling
- workplace professionalism
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Newsela is an online literacy tool that allows teachers to find content with appropriate reading levels for students.
- curriculum support
- technology integration
- LEADERS
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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Quality Compensation (Q Comp) is a state-funded initiative that supports teacher effectiveness in advancing student achievement.
- finance
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- self growth
- SUPPORT STAFF
- TEACHERS
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rSchoolToday is the athletic scheduler tool used by all MPS high school athletic directors.
- scheduling
Screencastify
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- STUDENTS/FAMILIES
- TEACHERS
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Screencastify is a Chrome extension to support video creation. Both students and employees can use Screencastify to record, edit, and share videos.
- creativity and design
- curriculum support
- technology integration
Self Service
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Self Service is a tool used on iPads and MAC computers. Self Service allows you to install apps and programs on your device by yourself; without having to contact IT Services.
- ALL STAFF
- CENTRAL OFFICE
- CLERICAL
- LEADERS
- NON-SCHOOL STAFF
- STUDENTS/FAMILIES
- TEACHERS
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Time and Effort is a biweekly reporting process where employees provide documentation of how their work day is spent. Time and Effort reporting helps MPS to secure funding.
Reporting must be completed while connected to MPS wi-fi.
- finance
- leadership
- planning
- workplace professionalism
Minneapolis Public Schools reviews digital resources such as software, iPad apps, and website subscriptions to align technology systems to our educational goals and ensure compliance with federal student data privacy guidelines.
Visit the Approved Software List to search for approved software. You can filter the list by grade level and content area.