The purpose of the Computer Resource Program is to assist in the implementation of the Virginia Computer/Technology Standards of Learning. These Standards of Learning (SOL) are designed to be minimum proficiencies achieved by students by the end of grades five and eight.

The Computer Resource Specialist (CRS) along with the Library Media Specialist (LMS) are the school’s Technology Team. The CRS works closely with the teacher to develop and teach lessons that integrate technology. This is accomplished through regular grade level meetings with the CRS and LMS to discuss and prepare lesson plans. The CRS is also responsible for coordinating technology training for the building's staff, and acts as a building-level triage person for specific trouble-shooting tasks.

The Technology Center uses a modified-flexible schedule in which students are scheduled to come to the lab with their class weekly or bi-weekly. This allows for the flexibility required to successfully integrate technology into the core curriculum areas. It also allows classes to schedule extended time to continue work on projects.

We have 30 computer stations in the Technology Center. All computers are networked with Internet access operating on Windows XP with Office 2003 installed. In addition, each full-size classroom, the Technology Center, and the Library Media Center have ceiling-mounted video projectors which are directly connected to a computer station and a DVD/VCR combo player. This setup allows for the teacher to incorporate a variety of multimedia into the daily instruction. All computers at Arrowhead are networked via a LAN with network services ranging from shared folders and files to filtered Internet access.

Every classroom at Arrowhead Elementary School has at least three computer stations with one station dedication to the ceiling-mounted video projector. This setup allows the teacher to easily incorporate a variety of multimedia into the daily instruction. Wireless keyboards and presenters provide mobility for the teacher and another way to incorporate student participation in the instructional process. We are currently one of four schools that have this multimedia setup in the classrooms.