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Middle School Math Pilot Project
To help offset the ’09 State Budget deficit, the funding for the project was reverted to the general fund. Sec.58 of SB 2211[the state budget bill for education] states "Of the $3,000.000 appropriated from the state general fund to the department of education e-learning pilot program by laws 2006, chapter 375.section 6, as not withstood by laws 2007.chapter 264, section 14, any unexpended amounts revert to the state general fund on the effective date of this act."
Thus, the Middle School Math Pilot project will not take place. Thank you for your interest! Hopefully there will be more projects like this in the future.
Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT, Title IID)
On April 6, 2007, the Arizona Department of Education released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for EETT Discretionary grants. For the detailed RFP, all application documents and the list of eligible LEAs Click Here.
Big Changes: “Connecting the Dots.” This new grant RFP is trying to connect the dots in Arizona by utilizing existing resources and services (Statewide Instructional Technology Project, School Improvement plans, other Title funds, IDEAL/ASSET, etc) but also connecting the dots with what we know has been effective in showing that Ed Tech can increase student achievement and teacher effectiveness (eMints, Gen-Y, peer coaching, etc.).
Workshops will be offered at four sites to provide details on this competition. To register for a workshop go to the Calendar of Events.
Downloads:
EETT Information:
Advocacy: Make your Voice Heard
Join the EdTechActionNetwork to unite with the growing numbers of educators that are actively supporting educational technology. You will find many resources and suggestions at the Ed Tech Action Network. Let your voice be heard! www.edtechactionnetwork.org/.
In addition, feel free to use the compelling Power-Up advocacy video "elevator speech" created by key educators at the ISTE Leadership Symposium at NECC 2006 in your local advocacy efforts. It is appropriate for district/school leadership teams, school board members and state legislators.
Student Technology Assessment
Arizona has partnered with Learning.com to assess the technology literacy skills of 25,000
students. This project will target districts receiving Title IID competitive grants and formula
grant funding over $30,000 in 2005-2006. Click here to learn more about the implementation of the
2006 TechLiteracy Assessment PreTest Instructions. Read details in press release.
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Statewide Instructional Technology (SIT) Project
The Statewide Instructional Technology Project (SIT) is a technology
integration project funded through Title IID. There are 13 Technology
Integration Specialists (certified teachers) that provide ongoing
professional development to classroom teachers at the county level.
The project is coordinated by Lillian Hritz, Pima County School
Superintendent's Office. Click here to learn how to obtain their services:
www.ade.az.gov/technology/sit/
E-Rate
Resources to assist LEAs in applying for education telecommunication discounts and working through the process of the E-Rate Program.
Educational Technology Leadership Resources
Explore these leadership resources to support educational technology efforts in your
districts. More will be posted from time to time.
ADE Technology Survey and Assessment:
The 2008-2009 annual ADE Educational Technology Survey is now available. In response to new NCLB reporting requirements and to assist the State Educational Technology Plan Revision committee, the survey has changed and is more in-depth; please download a copy of the survey from http://www.ade.az.gov/technology/downloads/08adetechsurvey.pdf and review it before you begin the survey process. This PDF will allow you to gather the necessary data prior to submitting it online. Once your data has been gathered, the survey will take approximately 25 minutes to submit online. The following link will take you directly to the new survey tool.
http://www10.ade.az.gov/SelectSurveyNET/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=740Lml6
We appreciate your participation in the survey and look forward to the valuable insights it will provide about the educational technology efforts throughout the state.
Teacher Technology Assessment
A new teacher technology assessment will be released soon. Once the assessment becomes available, districts will be provided directions on how to access the survey and which teachers to test.
AZ Technology Plan Approved
The Arizona Technology Plan was originally approved by the State Board of Education on June 24, 2002. In 2004, the Plan was revised to comply with federal mandates, and was approved by the Arizona Board of Education on January 24, 2005. The Revised Plan may be viewed in PDF or Rich Text format.
USDOE Releases National Technology Plan
The National Education Technology Plan was released by Secretary of Education Rod Paige on Friday, January 7, 2005. The plan, “Toward a New Golden Age in American Education: How the Internet, the Law, and Today’s Students Are Revolutionizing Expectations,” establishes a national vision and strategy that supports the effective use of technology to improve student academic achievement and prepare them for the 21st Century. The report is available for download at http://www.nationaledtechplan.org.
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