PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR 2005-2006

The ADTECH Consortium proposes five areas of professional development:1) LACOE/CTAP Classes and workshops offered through the Los Angeles County Office of Education; 2) Palm handheld Computing; 3) Course offerings provided by Cerritos Community College; 4) Interdistrict trainings; and 5.) Professional development for teachers supervising student technology experts. Each is described briefly below. CTAP funding will cover substitute costs, course fees, materials fees and supplies.

LACOE/CTAP: These classes are designed and delivered by educators for educators to increase proficiency in technology in an educational setting. Hands-on training featuring the latest technology takes place at the LACOE office in Downey or is delivered locally to sub-regions.

Palm Training: In coordination with K12 Handhelds and local certified Palm trainers, professional development will focus on classroom and administrative uses of handheld technology. In most cases, participants will receive their own handheld computer along with software and training materials.

Cerritos Community College Classes: In cooperation with the community college the consortium will offer fee based evening and weekend courses in the area of educational technology for ADTECH member teachers.

Interdistrict trainings: Each of the 14 districts will post their professional development schedules on the ADTECH web site to allow teachers throughout the consortium to attend. The member districts will also share technology facilities as necessary to allow for collaborative professional development activities.

Professional development for teachers supervising student technology experts: ADTECH will provide training for teachers to prepare for organizing and managing a group of student technology experts. This group of student experts can be utlized as a support system for technolgy integration in schools within the consortium.