Funding Alert
These grant updates provide information on upcoming funding opportunities, product donations, and awards. For additional information, visit Funding Alerts.
Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Update
The online application for the Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Program was released by the California Department (CDE) on September 25, 2006. Districts will apply on behalf of their eligible schools. Eligible schools include public K-12 schools, charter schools and county offices of education that had at least 40% Free and Reduced Price Meals percentage, according to the district's 2005-06 Consolidated Application.
Complete K-12 Voucher program details, plus a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), are available on the CDE web site: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/st/etv.asp. Also, please check the TechSETS web site for a comprehensive collection of supporting resources for the Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Program, including "Ten Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for Program Implementation": http://www.techsets.org/support/voucher.php.
Promising Practices: Techlink Newsletter
The Summer 2008 edition of the Promising Practices: Techlink newsletter is now available for download. Promising Practices includes community highlights, program spotlights, and the Digital Aliens comic. The centerfold displays the schedule of summer classes and summer institutes at the Orange County Department of Education. Click here for more information.
Lab Classes at ICOE
The Learning Technologies Learning Labs have been providing high-quality technology instruction to schools and businesses in Imperial County since 1996. Our mission is to empower people with the tools to infuse technology in their day-to-day activities, allowing them to grow in their professional and personal lives. For educators we offer classes such as Power Point, Digital Story Telling, Podcasting, Basic Internet, Blogging, edZone, Cybersafety, Information Literacy, and more. Visit http://www.icoe.k12.ca.us/ICOE/Departments/LT/Classes/ for more information, and to register for a class http://www.icoe.k12.ca.us/ICOE/Departments/LT/Classes/Registration+and+Contact
Training Lab Classes at the OCDE
Hands-on classes are offered in half day and full day formats at the Orange County Department of Education. Course spotlights include iLife, iWork, Picasa, Audacity, Movie Maker, Blogging, Podcasting, Google Tools, and more. Visit http://edtech.ocde.us/Training.htm for more information, and http://register.ocde.us to register.
PD-ROM: Professional Development Resources Online Mathematics
PD-ROM is online professional development created for mathematics teachers to improve academic achievement in mathematics as evidenced by improved test scores. Professional development through PD-ROM provides collaborative online learning environments, led by supportive and skilled facilitators, geared toward the state content standards. Targeting frequently missed CAHSEE questions, the instruction and teaching methods of PD-ROM are designed to support student achievement and success in mathematics. Visit PD-ROM at: http://pdrom.coursepath.org/ to try a unit, and contact Robert Craven at 714.966.4337 or rcraven@ocde.us for pricing information.
Student Showcase Projects
The CTAP Student Technology Showcase Program is an opportunity for students, teachers and administrators to highlight their unique and innovative projects before a wide audience. Selected 2008 student representatives presented at the OC Student Technology Showcase, and four groups were asked to present at the State Student Technology Showcase at the Computer Using Educators (CUE) Conference. To watch videos of all the projects, click here.