Information Technology And Vermont Education Goals Linking Information Technology to vermont Educational Goals Set staffdevelopment goals to integrate information technology into the learning process. http://www.vita-learn.org/resources/eddocs/itveg.html
Extractions: Vermont educators continue to examine ways to better prepare today's students to be successful in a rapidly changing society. Preparing students to be successful adults for a future that is unpredictable and ever changing is a continual challenge. What are the constants in a world where change is a constant? The Vermont State Technology Council (VSTC) believes the development of information technology skills and knowledge is essential in order for all students to attain the Vermont Education Goals. Like higher order thinking skills, information technology skills can no longer be considered a non-essential part of each Vermont student's education. The use of information technology tools (word processing, interactive television, telecommunication, hypermedia,etc.) should not be viewed as ends in and of themselves. Rather, it should be seen as a means of more efficiently and effectively achieving what Vermonters outline in the ambitious Vermont Education Goals. The VSTC believes we cannot leave the development of information skills and knowledge to chance. We believe that the state must provide direction to local school districts in the area of information technologies as they have in all curricular areas. With this in mind, VSTC, with the assistance of the State Department of Education, invited thirty educators** from throughout Vermont to a symposium at Sugarbush Inn, in Warren,Vt. in September to:
Extractions: Educators Excel Through Professional Development The Stern Center's mission is rooted in the belief that scientific research points the way to best instructional practices. The Stern Center is proud to be a part of the process of helping teachers update their knowledge about the newest educational research and practice. Pre-School Teachers
VI Programs And Member Organizations We provide professional development, planning and facilitation of The VermontScience Initiative is a professional education degree program for licensed http://www.vermontinstitutes.org/programs.htm
COPE - Publications And Presentations Published by education development Center, Inc., 1999 Conference NationalStaff development Conference Annual Conference, Boston, MA http://www2.edc.org/COPE/pub&pres.htm
Archived: Rethinking Professional Development The Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and development conducts Far West staff have helped promote teacher professional development in several http://www.ed.gov/pubs/IASA/newsletters/profdev/pt1.html
Extractions: A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n Improving America's Schools: Newsletter on Issues in School Reform - May 1996 Almost every approach to school reform requires teachers to refocus their roles, responsibilities, and opportunitiesand, as a result, to acquire new knowledge and skills. The success of efforts to increase and reach high standards depends largely on the success of teachers and their ability to acquire the content knowledge and instructional practices necessary to teach to high academic standards. Teaching to high standards, however, requires many educators to teach in ways they have never taught before. There is a dramatic difference between the way teachers learned during their "apprenticeships" as students or novice teachers in traditional classrooms and effective innovations of today. Like students, teachers must be actively involved in learning and must have opportunities to discuss, reflect upon, try out, and hone better instructional approaches. Professional development strategies also must take into account the importance of support and the time required to implement improvement. If teacher learning takes place within a professional community that is nurtured and developed from both inside and outside the school, significant and lasting school change may follow. Engaging in an array of learning experiences with school colleagues builds community and reduces isolation. Outside learning groups support individual initiative; their members share interests and support innovation.
Higher Education - The Critical Thinking Community Home Professional development Higher education Faculty in a longtermstaff development program learn how to design content-driven instruction; http://www.criticalthinking.org/professionalDev/higherEducation.shtml
Extractions: Plan Six 2-day workshops Over A Three Year Period Or Develop a Plan Workshop-by-Workshop Critical thinking is not an isolated goal unrelated to other important goals in education. Rather, it is a seminal goal which, done well, simultaneously facilitates a rainbow of other ends. It is best conceived, therefore, as the hub around which all other educational ends cluster. For example, as students learn to think more critically, they become more proficient at historical, scientific, and mathematical thinking. They develop skills, abilities, and values critical to success in everyday life. All of this assumes, of course, that those who teach have a solid grounding in critical thinking and in the teaching strategies essential to it. We agree. It is clear that there is no way to bring critical thinking successfully into instruction across the curriculum with a stand-alone one or two-day workshop. At best, a one or two-day workshop can do three things:
WestEd Resources at NYU and Learning Innovations to conduct professional development, technicalassistance, Regional Alliance for Mathematics and Science education http://www.wested.org/cs/li/query/q/133?x-r=runnew
ILN - Vermont Interactive Learning Network: Archives How will the network be used for professional development? The Department ofEducation is committed to having all vermont high schools join this network http://www.viln.org/VILN_FAQS.htm
Extractions: ILN Facts How will it be decided which schools start in year one, which in year two, and which in year three? Year one will start with seven high schools in the Bell-Atlantic service region. Year one schools will demonstrate a local willingness and capacity to implement a beginning network. Year one schools will be critically important in helping to solve the practical problems to get the network up and running locally. We do not expect that every school will be interested in starting in year one. In return for this early effort, the year one schools will receive five years of free connectivity. Our goal is to select four of the seven initial high schools from small, rural settings where there are limited course opportunities and the other three from settings that have numerous course opportunities. Twenty-five schools will be selected in year two (school year 2001-02) to create a balance of schools with local course resources and those with limited local course resources. The year two schools along with the year one schools will assist in implementing and fine tuning the policies and procedures that were field tested in the second half of year one.
VERMONT SEA staff with help from The University of vermont Project staff and highereducation task force members will design the content for the first of two http://www.signetwork.org/New_SigNet/Docs/VT/Vermont.htm
Extractions: August 1999 VERMONT Abstract or Conceptual Framework for State Systemic Change The purpose of the Vermont state improvement plan is to improve educational results for children with disabilities through professional development, technical assistance, and dissemination of knowledge about best practices. Based on critical needs for professional development, the State Department of Education and its partners have identified four statewide initiatives for inclusion in the state improvement plan: VERMONT Basic Information
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center | Degree Programs The Southwest Virginia Higher education Center is a stateowned facility thatserves the southwest Virginia area by Software development (graduate), VT http://www.swcenter.edu/pages/degree_programs.asp
Extractions: Related Links Bachelor's Degrees: Business Accounting Business Administration UVA-Wise Computer Information Systems UVA-Wise Computer Science ODU Finance ODU Information Systems ODU Management ODU Management and Leadership VI Marketing ODU Back to Top Education Pre K-6 Elementary Education (with Master's) ODU Back to Top Engineering Technology Civil ODU Electrical ODU Electrical w/ computer ODU Mechanical ODU Back to Top Administration of Justice UVA-Wise Criminal Justice ODU Health Sciences Counseling ODU Health Sciences Management ODU Human Services ODU Medical Technology ODU Social Work ODU, VI Back to Top Liberal Arts History UVA-Wise Professional Communications ODU Professional Writing ODU Psychology UVA-Wise Back to Top Culinary Arts VI Industrial Technology with emphasis in Engineering, Training, Information Systems Technology, and Others ODU Back to Top Master's Degrees: Arts and Sciences Mathematics UVA Political Science VT Back to Top Business Business Administration (MBA) VT Back to Top Computer Technologies Information Technology (M.I.T.)
Concept To Classroom: Expert Bios Patricia M. Holmes is a math and computer science teacher, and a staff developer in Holmes also focuses on the professional development of educators, http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/w3-bios.html
Extractions: Ruth Mitchell is an educator, researcher and educational reformer. She serves as co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation grant that integrates mathematics, science and technology education in elementary school classrooms, and also works with Quality in Undergraduate Education (QUE) to develop standards in post-secondary education. She has also served as a Principal Partner at the Education Trust, and was Program Manager for the USDE-funded Standards-Based Professional Development Project. She is the author of TESTING FOR LEARNING (Free Press, 1992); co-author with Patte Barth of SMART START (North American Press, 1992); author of FRONT-END ALIGNMENT (Education Trust, 1996); co-author of LEARNING IN OVERDRIVE (North America Press, 1997); and co-author with Martin G. Brooks of IN SEARCH OF UNDERSTANDING: THE CASE FOR THE CONSTRUCTIVIST CLASSROOM (ASCD, 1993). Marc S. Tucker
British Dental Association education, Employing staff, Equality and Diversity Committee The developmentof practice and business management skills includes http://www.bda.org/education/education.cfm?ContentID=320
Extractions: Skip Navigation You Are Here ENC Home Professional Development Funding Opportunities Guidebook of Federal Resources ... State Resources Search the Site More Options Don't lose access to ENC's web site! Beginning in August, goENC.com will showcase the best of ENC Online combined with useful new tools to save you time. Take action todaypurchase a school subscription through goENC.com Classroom Calendar Digital Dozen ENC Focus ... Ask ENC Explore online lesson plans, student activities, and teacher learning tools. Find detailed information about thousands of materials for K-12 math and science. Read articles about inquiry, equity, and other key topics for educators and parents. By Your Own Design Federal Resources Funding Opportunities Comprehensive Grant Sites ... Frequently Asked Questions Access information about federal programs available in this state by choosing an agency from the list below.
CRC-Vaccine Technology Education Opportunities For over a decade, the CRCVT education Program has offered students a host The CRC-VT holds an Annual Scientific Conference for staff and students of http://www.crc-vt.qimr.edu.au/education/opportunities.html
Extractions: dqmcodebase = "/js/script/" //script folder location Site Map Contact Us Members Only Home Education :: For over a decade, the CRC-VT Education Program has offered students a host of opportunities to develop professionally and build on their existing repertoire of skills with the aims of enhancing the research experience and highlighting the range of employment options after graduation. As the Centre draws towards completion in June 2006, some of these opportunities will not be available beyond June 2005. Visits to other laboratories All CRC-VT members are eligible to apply for travel support to attend international conferences and present their work. Several PhD students seeking future overseas postdoctoral experience have found this extremely valuable for combining with visits to potential employer laboratories. Courses for Centre Students and Staff A variety of courses have been offered through the Education Program. Topics have included commercialisation, intellectual property, media skills, communication, leadership and professional development. Other aspects of the CRC-VT Education Program include sponsorship of scientific societies, links with other CRC Education Programs, public lectures, Open Days and special events like the Genetech Festival (Melbourne) and National Science Week.
Extractions: to Education Organizations The following is an alphabetical listing of education policy and reform organizations with information available on the World Wide Web. Click on the hyperlink to go directly to their page. For additional information about these organizations here on the CER website, see also our profiles of individual organization, sorted by issue, which you can reach from our Education Resources and Organizations page. See also: Achieve, Inc. Resource Center on Standards, Assessment, Accountability, and Technology: A non-profit organization that provides advice and assistance to states on education reform, particularly in the area of increasing state standards. Active Citizens and Taxpayers of New Jersey, Inc.
Extractions: Educational Technology Resources: Curriculum Applications Educational Technology Planning and Management Grants and Funding Handheld Devices ... Staff Development and Training Curriculum Applications AOL@ School Appalachian Resource Center, from Appalachian Power Apple Learning Interchange The Argus Clearing House : a guide to curriculum guides of Web sites : searchable archives of online instructional Web sites, and E-mail service of weekly updates The Bridge Teacher Resource Center : a Sea Grant National Ocean partnership Program, Web links to scientists and research institutions, lesson plan collection, and information centers for ocean science topics The California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse : evaluations of instructional materials Classroom Connect Connections + (From Content Knowledge: A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks For K-12 Education : lesson plans, activities, curriculum resources
CLT: Educational Development Centres University Centres for Educational/Faculty development New Zealand; Department ofEducation and staff development, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore http://learningandteaching.dal.ca/ids.html
Extractions: Associations and Networks Promoting Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Centre for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Scholarship, University of Canberra Academic Development Unit, LaTrobe University Centre for Professional Development, Macquarrie University Centre For The Study of Higher Education (CSHE), University of Melbourne Monash University Teaching and Learning Centre,
Extractions: Education Resources for Sustainable Development Education is a key component in achieving successful sustainable community development. A number of colleges and universities offer degree programs or curricula in sustainable development and urban and rural planning to train students for careers in this field. Additionally, many resources offer education materials on sustainable development for K-12 students and teachers. Weve identified some of those resources here. We welcome your suggestions for other resources that would make good additions to this list. Universities and Colleges
Appendices AntiBias Resource Guide for vermont Educators, vermont Anti-Racism Action Team (1998) Teachers choose professional development courses from an array of http://www.usccr.gov/pubs/sac/vt0299/app.htm
Extractions: Racial Harassment in Vermont Public Schools Appendices Appendix 1: Vermont Law - 16 Vermont Statutes Annotated 565: Anti-Harassment in Education Act (Adoption of Policy Prohibiting Unlawful Harassment of Students) (a) Each school board shall develop, adopt and make available in the manner described under subdivision 563(1) of this title a harassment policy which includes: A statement prohibiting unlawful harassment of a student. The definition of harassment pursuant to subdivision 11(a)(26) of this title. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for staff or students who commit harassment. (b) Each school district shall establish rules setting forth procedures for dealing with harassment of students. The rules shall include: Procedures for reporting harassment of students, including annual designation of two or more people within the institution to receive complaints and a procedure for publicizing those peoples availability. A procedure for publicizing the availability of the Vermont human rights commission and the federal Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights and other appropriate state and federal agencies to receive complaints of harassment. A statement that acts of retaliation for reporting of harassment or for cooperating in an investigation of harassment is unlawful pursuant to subdivision 4503(a)(5) of Title 9.
EmTech - Professional Development Page Professional development Resources Professional development Resources forVermont Educators Professional development Resources in HamiltonWentworth http://www.emtech.net/profdev.htm
Extractions: Professional Development Resources About the NBPTS Extension Technology Services - Online Computer Lessons Academic Services Are Your Schools Entitled to Professional Development Funds They're Not Receiving? ... Center for Teaching Excellence - Radford University Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement Center on Education and Work Classroom Calculator Mgmt Classroom Connect ... Faculty and TA Development - Ohio State University Faculty Development Program - Ithaca College Faculty Development Services - Western Michigan University Finding Time for Professional Development Finding Time for Professional Development (CPRE Policy Brief) Finding Time for Professional Development (NWREL) Fostering Reflective Dialogues for Teacher Professional Development Globewide Network Academy Grant Writing Helping Teachers Teach Well ... Policy Brief - Professional Development: Changing Times (NCREL) Principles of Classroom Learning Professional Development (NCREL) Professional Development (PBS) Professional Development at University of Wisconsin - Extension ... Tapped In - a growing community of over 5000 K-16 teachers, staff, and researchers engaged in professional development programs and informal collaborative activities with colleagues. Te Kete Ipurangi: The Learning Centre Professional Development Links TeachAsia Resources Teacher at Sea Program Teacher Professional Development ... Teacher Professional Development by email - Victorian Department of Education
