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Tech Ed Services, Inc.

Tech Ed Services, Inc. Since 1993 PD, Tech Plans, Grants, E-Rate, CTE ++ Over 100 districts, libraries, county offices and higher education Committed to supporting 21 st century learning Opportunities … often brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. Tech Ed Services, Inc.

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Tech Ed Services, Inc.

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  1. Tech Ed Services, Inc. • Since 1993 • PD, Tech Plans, Grants, E-Rate, CTE ++ • Over 100 districts, libraries, county offices and higher education • Committed to supporting 21st century learning • Opportunities … often brilliantly disguised as impossible situations

  2. Tech Ed Services, Inc. • Strategies and NEW Rules to consider • Institutionalize technology • Collaborate to optimize resources • Pay attention to shifts & practice “GPS” • Leadership and timing matter

  3. Panelists Dr. Colin Sprigg, ABC Unified School District Cynthia Traino, Director of Educational Services, El Monte City School District Brenna Terrones, Sr. Specialist, Tech Ed Services, Inc

  4. TechGradRequirement ABC Unified School District

  5. TechGradRequirement • Gary Smuts, Superintendent – Video • The idea of a TGR • State of ABC’s Technology in 2006 • The Refresh Cycle

  6. TechGradRequirement • Committees to Develop the Policy • Board Advisory • TechGradRequirement • Technology Standards Committee (NETS) • Board Approved in July 2008 • Policy Aims

  7. TechGradRequirement • How the TGR Works • Schools • Students • Teachers

  8. TechGradRequirement • How we Support Schools • Staff Development (LACOE) • Site Integration Tech Specialists (SITS) • District SITS Liaison • Resources at www.techgradrequirement.com • New Technology Tools • What it Costs…

  9. TechGradRequirement • The Impact of the Program on.. • Technology Resources • Student Achievement • Teachers’ Technology Integration • Recognitions

  10. Competitive Grants El Monte City School District

  11. Competitive Grants • District demographics, recent history • Competitive grants • Technology Plan • What was unique about ILSL grant

  12. Competitive Grants Build collaboration/communication as a key strategy to win the maximum grant award possible in 2010 US DoE Improving Literacy through School Libraries Grant Surveys/Meetings: Administrators, teachers, library staff, parents Partners – from the start (and to the end!)

  13. Competitive Grants Include technology as a strategy; utilize the grant to meet district tech plan goals: Student Skills Matrix update – ILS focus Professional development – per grant++ Pilots of eReader/iPad for digital textbooks Automation – consistent, across 14 sites Online district resource web page…

  14. Competitive Grants Bottom line: Consider ANY grant or funding source as an opportunity to build/support 21st century learning environments • Collaborate, communicate start/end • Leverage technology throughout • Innovate -- look to pilot, test, assess • Partnerships – ed, non and for profit

  15. E-Rate 2011 Tech Ed Services, Inc.

  16. E-Rate 2011 • Current Funding Status • Wave 19 for 2010 cumulative $1.33B • Wave 68 for 2009 cumulative $2.76B PLUS … new “6th Report and Order” – just the beginning …

  17. E-Rate 2011 • New Rules (understand opportunities!) • Leasing options from any provider • Some restrictions on broadband may apply • Community use after school hours permitted • Residential school location allowance • Limited pilot programs • Cap on funding indexed

  18. E-Rate 2011 • New Rules (understand consequences!) • Tech Plan requirements for P1 eliminated • Codified bidding requirements to parallel those of federal agencies • Adopted eligible services list for 2011 to include reinstate dark fiber, retain web hosting with possible added features “that have the ability communicate”

  19. E-Rate 2011 • TES Additional New Rule: GPS—or Good Public Stewardship! • REVIEW bills (ensure consistent with services actually being received and utilized) • AUDIT services/lines, if necessary • FILE current service provider/USAC forms • BE a good neighbor: file a Form 500 to return funds so can be allocated to those waiting….

  20. Tech Ed Services, Inc. • Final Comments: • Thanks to our panelists • Closing thoughts on leadership • Partners – choose wisely, work together • Now is the time! Pat Sanford, Tech Ed Services, Inc. wwwtechedservices.com

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