1. Montefiore Professional Development Program

2. 1997-1999 Technology Startup Stand alone computers Oracles Promise wires part of the building Technology Infusion Project (TIP)

3. 2000 First Technology Literacy Challenge Grant (TLCF) Professional Development IN the classroom Teacher Expert/ Consultant Technology Coach

4. 2001 Second TLCF Grant Teachers Develop Online Violence Prevention Projects in collaborative groups Sample Projects Ms. Collins Project on Bullying

5. Today Laptops & Team Teaching Classroom teacher paired with Technology Resource teacher Classroom teacher leads the team Curriculum is the focus, Technology is a tool Technology teacher coaches where needed to successfully utilize the tools

7. Tips The Best Professional Development: –Is a Process –Affects the quality of teaching –Focused in and about the classroom –Requires peer interaction –Grows out of real listening & cooperating –Involves all staff –Requires adequate time for planning, implementation and ongoing support

8. Credits This presentation is courtesy of Dr. Mary Ann Pollett, Principical of Montefiore Special School with technical support from the Montefiore Tech Team: Dan, Eileen, and Dan (DEAD) and Jerry (Gone)