Got+Training?

Got Training?
april.chamberlain@trussvillecityschools.com

When asking teachers what limits them from using technology in the curriculum the most often comments you will hear are equipment and time. So, how can you help teachers locate the time to learn? Here is how we are working through that problem.

Ms. Chamberlain, I'm a **retired teacher** and would love to learn more about technology. I'd like to have the opportunity to participate in classes, so that I can learn more about Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts, and Skype! I need to renew my teaching certificates this year, and because I haven't worked in the school system since 2003, I need **10 CEU's** of professional development, to meet the state's requirement. Why are **retired teachers** not included in the school systems plans for professional development? I am taking two Online courses now, which are very time consuming and are difficult for me, because I need to learn more about technology. We are **life long learners** and want to be included, accepted, and notified of technology courses! Will you please consider notifying retired teachers of your technology courses and allow us to participate so that we can continue contributing to society!

Year 1 [|Trussville Educational Technology Conference] Technology Team Leaders

Year 2 Hired District Technology Integration Specialist Technology Team Leaders [|Trussville Educational Technology Conference] After School Training Every Thursday training at a school on a rotation basis during break Online summer classes Online live using[|Elluminate] Alabama Best Practice Center 21st Century Team, HTMS

Year 3 District Technology Integration Specialist Technology Team Leaders Lead Technology Teachers SWAT Team (Students Working to Advance Technology) Trussville Educational Technology Conference Lesson Design Work Sessions After School Training Online live using Elluminate Alabama Best Practice Center 21st Century Team, HTMS

Next Year Same as above Buddy Professional Development from 2:00 - 3:00 every Monday TEAM / CAP time at Middle School and High School