Apple Distinguished Schools

Elizabeth Forward is proud to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School District
Located south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Forward School District sits among the neighborhoods, farms, and hills of southern Allegheny County.
We have provided students with 1:1 access to iPads for over 15 years. A typical school day is filled with innovative lessons that take students beyond the walls of our schools to explore opportunities that would not be possible without the use of technology. Students participate in engaging lessons occurring in some of the most modern spaces in education.
Elizabeth Forward School District is home to six schools, all designated as Apple Distinguished Schools:
- Elizabeth Forward High School
- Elizabeth Forward Middle School
- Central Elementary School
- Greenock Elementary School / Mt. Vernon Elementary School
- William Penn Elementary School
Elizabeth Forward School District has embraced the use of Apple products in all of our schools. Not only is the district an Apple Distinguished School District, but EFSD was also named an AASA Lighthouse District, and is a part of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools.
Videos: Our Apple Distinguished Schools
- Click, Create, Conquer: How EFHS Warriors Learn in a Digital World
- Ctrl + Alt + Educate: Rebooting the EFMS School Classroom
- Central Elementary: The Next Gen Starts Now
- Greenock and Mt. Vernon Elementary: Two Schools. One Smart Vision.
- William Penn Elementary: Where Curiosity Meets Techology
Click, Create, Conquer: How EFHS Warriors Learn in a Digital World
Ctrl + Alt + Educate: Rebooting the EFMS School Classroom
Central Elementary: The Next Gen Starts Now
Greenock and Mt. Vernon Elementary: Two Schools. One Smart Vision.
William Penn Elementary: Where Curiosity Meets Techology
Tech Snapshot
2,254
iPad devices for 1:1 with students
462
Each teacher is equipped with an iPad & MacBook
298
Apple TV devices - one in every
classroom
Apple Classroom
for all faculty
Educator Snapshot
175
Apple Teachers
3
Apple Learning Coaches
20
Apple Professional Learning Teacher Participants

Vision
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of leadership and educational excellence with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support student achievement. Whether we're using it in the classroom or competing against fellow schools in a robotics competition, we use Apple technology to enrich student learning experiences.

What's Next?
Elizabeth Forward School District will strive to fulfill the tenets of Apple Distinguished Schools recognition. Our reputation as a regional and national leader in the integration of educational technology is deepened with the use of Apple technology.
Impact
Our commitment to Apple technology has an impact inside and outside of the classroom. From students developing digital notebooks in math with the Notes app, using GarageBand in music, or using Clips to engage in career readiness research, Elizabeth Forward students rely on Apple technology to deepen their experiences and inspire efforts to connect with their fellow classmates and community.

Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Elizabeth Forward become an Apple Distinguished School District?
- How has Elizabeth Forward benefited from being an Apple Distinguished School District?
- How did Elizabeth Forward build capacity with faculty and staff to become an Apple Distinguished School District?
