November 1, 2012

1. Microsoft IT Academy Program Annual Joint Meeting of the State Boards of Education Department of Career Education Department of Education Department of Higher Education November 1, 2012 William L. “Bill” Walker, Jr. Robert E. Gunter, Ed.D. Director of Arkansas Career Education Deputy Director for Career & Technical Education Sandra Porter Ray Henson Sonja Wright-McMurray Associate Director for CTE Program Associate Director for Workforce Training Associate Director for ArkansasWorks

2. What? Technology Education Solution Why? Bridging the Gap Who? Accredited academic institutions

3. The Microsoft IT Academy provides students with the future ready technology skills they need to be successful in college and a career. Skills that enable them to collaborate, communicate, and be critical thinkers, innovators, problem solvers and citizens of a global economy.

4. Microsoft IT Academy Program Objective Empower academic institutions to help students achieve industry recognized skills and reach their career potential through high-quality training and certification. EMPLOYERS WANT: TEACHERS WANT: INSTITUTIONS WANT: STUDENTS WANT: IT Academy delivers digital content solutions IT Academy delivers certified job candidates IT Academy delivers low cost volume licensing IT Academy delivers 21st Century Skills

5. Microsoft IT Academy Benefits FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference • Curriculum • Lab Resources • Professional Development • Certification • Resources and Partnership Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

6. Microsoft IT Academy Update FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference • Fulfillment • Approximately 322 sites registered • Welcome kits shipped • Planning • Initial curriculum mapping complete • Project Plan completed and currently under review • Training • Initial Train the Trainer complete (100 teachers/staff/administrators) • ELearning subscriptions (711 subscriptions) • Virtual trainings on-going • WFS and Adult Ed trainings conducted in September • IT Readiness trainings complete • Onboarding • Continuing (100 of 293 schools) • Support • Continuing Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

7. Microsoft IT Academy Update FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Career development path for ongoing technology skills Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Test Banks Lesson Plans Students Faculty Staff E-Learning Staff E-Learning E-reference E-reference Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

8. Microsoft IT Academy Update FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference Next Steps Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft