In order to complete the out of class assignments required in all of the technology courses, you will need to have the correct software installed on a computer at your school or at home. Some titles are part of the core software that may be installed on your classroom or office computer. For some classes, however, you may need to ask your school or office to purchase the necessary software for you.

The information below will give you some basic information about each title. The catalog listing and the listings on this site will state which version of a program will be used in each class and which alternative versions, if any, can be used outside of class. Your School-Based Technology Specialist (SBTS) can help you obtain and install the software you need for your class.

All of these titles are available for both the Macintosh and Windows platforms, with the exception of Microsoft Access.

AppleWorks

• Current version: 6.22
• This title can be installed on any computer in FCPS schools and offices.
• Teachers may install this program at home as long as the software is used only for the preparation of instructional materials.

Dreamweaver

• Current version: MX
• This title is not provided by FCPS and must be purchased by your school or office.
• The software may not be installed on your home computer without the purchase of an additional license.

GoLive

• Current version: 6.01
• This title is not provided by FCPS and must be purchased by your school or office. FCPS has a contract with the publisher for special pricing. See your SBTS for information.
• The software may not be installed on your home computer without the purchase of an additional license.

Inspiration

• Current version: 7
• A fixed number of copies of this title were purchased for each school. Additional copies must be purchased by the school.
• The software may not be installed on your home computer without the purchase of an additional license.

Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access)

• Current version: for Windows: XP (individual titles have version number 2002); for Macintosh: X (does not include Access)
• These titles can be installed on any computer in FCPS schools and offices.
• Teachers may install these programs at home as long as the software is used only for preparation of instructional materials.

Microsoft Publisher

• Current version: 2002 (not available for Macintosh)
• Publisher 2000 is part of the Microsoft Office 2000 package but must be installed independently of the other programs.
• Teachers may install this program at home as long as the software is used only for preparation of instructional materials.

PhotoShop
PhotoShop Elements

• Current version: for PhotoShop: 7; for Elements 2
• This title is not provided by FCPS and must be purchased by your school or office. FCPS has a contract with the publisher for special pricing. See your SBTS for information.
• The software may not be installed on your home computer without the purchase of an additional license.
• The publisher offers special pricing for educators who wish to purchase individual copies.

Purchasing Software for Yourself

Many software publishers offer special pricing on their titles for educators and students. In most cases, however, the program license only allows personal/instructional use of the software and specifically forbids commercial use.

The vendors linked below offer educational prices on the software titles above (and many others). In most cases you will need to provide proof of your status. Normally this proof might include a photocopy of your pay stub or a letter on school letterhead signed by your principal.

These vendors are listed for information purposes only. This does not indicate an endorsement by Fairfax County Public Schools.

Campus Technology

Creation Engine

Journey Education