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SETS Projects

TICAL is one of California's four Statewide Education Technology Services (SETS). Each project provides unique resources to help educators use technology. Visit our colleagues at:

CLRN logo California Resource Learning Network (CLRN) provides a guide to standards-aligned electronic learning resources and assessments.

EdTechProfile logo EdTechProfile provides educational administrators with tools that guide their decisions about how to integrate technology into classroom instruction and how to create and evaluate effective teacher technology training programs.

TechSETS logo TechSETS provides technical professionals in California schools improved access to training, support and other resources.

CTAP logo In addition, the California Technology Assistance Program provides regional support to districts. Look here to find the contact information for your county.


FYI

Get Into the Act of Closing the Achievement Gap
In the latest Radio TICAL episode, California State Superintendent Jack O'Connell highlights Taking Center Stage—Act II, a Web portal for middle grade educators.


Help your parents learn English!
U.S.A. Learns is a free online English language instructional program developed for adults. The site includes lessons in listening, reading, writing, and much more!


Leadership 3.0 early-bird registration is now available!
Save money now! Register today for the the 2nd annual Leadership 3.0 Symposium, a collaborative event for administrators, by administrators. Download the form here!


Need a quick technology tip?
Or, want a model to use for your district? Take a look at Tech Tidbits, a monthly newsletter created by Carlsbad Unified School District to assist teachers in effectively using technology.


Speak Up!
Speak Up is a national online research project giving you the opportunity to share your viewpoints about key educational issues. You have until December 19th to submit your school's data!


TICAL's blog—an interactive experience
The TICAL blog, Tblogical, is now a collaborative effort of several educational leaders—including you! You now have the opportunity to comment!


Innovative approaches to technology integration
Listen to this Radio TICAL episode to hear how interactive whiteboards, distance learning, and handhelds were used in Arkansas.


Comfortable with data? How about PD?
These two articles, written by TICAL cadre members Devin Vodicka and Lisa Gonzales, will assist you in building trust and professional development in your district.


Need videos to make your meetings more dynamic?
Check out this wiki created by TICAL's own co-director Rowland Baker. A variety of video clips are listed to help you enhance professional development.


Middle Grades take center stage.
Check out Taking Center Stage Act II, a great new on-line resource for middle school educators; free thanks to the California Department of Education!


We're famous!
TICAL's been recognized as a leadership success story on the official site of the National Education Technology Plan.


Need a laugh?
Check out John Klossner's Tech Toons!


FYI Archive - Previously featured FYIs.

The TICAL website spotlights powerful sites that are helping administrators find answers.