Professional Development: FCASD

The Fox Chapel Area School District had a challenge to meet when it began a technology initiative in 2000. The high school principal, Charles Territo, came up with a plan to meet the challenge from the School Board: How can you guarantee that the funds you're requesting for new computer labs, presentation systems, and laptops will be used effectively."

Jane Mather will share her insights into the program based on her experience as the facilitator for the Professional Education Program (PEP) that was developed to meet the Board challenge. Over the years the program adapted to meet the challenges of Classrooms for the Future and now Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century. However, at each stage the program continued an emphasis on infusing technology into teaching and learning.

Share with Jane your questions about the Fox Chapel Area High School professional development program.

Restructuring of Schools in Pittsburgh

Sam Franklin will share a vision for the new science and technology school. Share any additional questions you may have about the school's design, especially the role of collaboration and partnerships.

To learn more about the project you can go to the following web site:
Pittsburgh Public Schools | Science and Technology web site.
Or you can look in the Course Documents for an Executive Summary about the project.

NETS for Teachers

At the PETE&C gathering ISTE (the International Society for Technology in Education) released a draft of the new teacher standards. You can address your comments and have a chance to shape the future for other educators. The standards are based on the National Education Standards for Students (NETS•S). At the present time digital age teachers:

1. Facilitate and Improve Student Learning and Creativity

2. Design Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Environments

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

4. Promote Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership