CASE STUDY: BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS www.classlink.com
Overview
INDUSTRY Education, K-12
PROFILE Brevard Public Schools (BPS) in Brevard
County, Florida, is the 50th largest school
district in the country. The District is
comprised of approximately 70 schools;
72,000 students; 5,000 teachers; and
9,500 employees.
CHALLENGE BPS implemented a BYOD initiative and
needed a solution to deliver their digital
resources and network files in Active
Directory to their students and staff.
SOLUTION In 2013, ClassLink LaunchPad was
extensively evaluated by BPS as a
consistent cloud desktop, delivering the
District’s entire library of digital resources
and files. The solution utilizes single sign-
on (SSO), accessible by staff and students
at school and home.
PROJECT LEAD Matt Frey Manager, Educational Technology
321|633-1000 x730
Brevard Public Schools Deliver Files and
Resources to Over 80,000 Users with
ClassLink LaunchPad
LaunchPad integrates seamlessly with Active Directory & ADFS,
providing single sign-on (SSO) to all applications, school and cloud
files. The solution saves valuable instructional time and costs.
CHALLENGES
Single Sign-On (SSO) and File Access
With the implementation of BYOD, Brevard Public Schools (BPS)
faced challenges managing the increased use of varying devices,
platforms, and curriculum resources. Teachers spent too much
time logging students into online curricula, assessments, and e-
textbooks. The District recognized the need to consistently deliver
access to applications and files on any device.
SOLUTION
BPS evaluated several single sign-on (SSO) providers. They chose
ClassLink LaunchPad primarily due to the simplified management,
end user experience, and easy access to existing network files.
Users now have SSO to all resources and files using ADFS/SAML.
Any Device, Anywhere Access
LaunchPad is accessible on any device by staff and students at
school and home. ClassLink created the BPS LaunchPad app,
available in both the Apple and Chrome stores and on any web
browser.
Streamlined Reporting to Inform Decisions
With LaunchPad reports, BPS administrators monitor usage of
instructional resources. The District is now able to make informed
decisions when renewing licenses. They also identify applications
that may be used more effectively with additional professional
development.
“ClassLink LaunchPad is a comprehensive single sign-on solution
that is utilized by all of our students and employees. LaunchPad
provides anytime/anywhere access to all of our files and folders.
We are pleased to have implemented this remarkable technology
solution in all of our schools.”
- Matt Frey, Brevard Public Schools
www.classlink.com [email protected] | 1-888-963-7550
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