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Annual Professional Development

Leadership 3.0 Symposium

Leadership 3.0

The Leadership 3.0 Symposium is a collaborative effort of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), Computer Using Educators, Inc. (CUE), Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL). It is truly “for administrators, by administrators.” 3 organizations, 1 mission – Educational Leadership for the 21st century.

April 15-17, 2010, Santa Clara Marriot, Santa Clara, CA

Learn more at www.lead3.org.


6th Annual TICAL Conference: a Big Success!

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Over 300 educational leaders from the state of Arkansas came together on February 16-18, 2010 to learn from each other. Sessions included a variety of insights such as how to effectively create a one-to-one laptop program, the implications of using social networks in and out of school, and how to create a digitally literate district.

Mark your calendars for the 2011 Conference, February 22-24, 2011 at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Learn more at ticalconference.org.

 

News Feeds

California Department of Education
Education Personnel Layoff Notices
Draft Common Core Standards Review
Four Schools Win Sunshine Award

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Student video 'Gotta Keep Reading' inspires nation
Intel honors science excellence
Student aid, linked to health care, gets a trim

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Microsoft calls for cloud-computing regulations
Grant-giving continues despite financial limitations
Online college for union members in the works

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Would You Pay $20 for Access to a Breast Cancer Cure?

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.


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New and Improved National Education Technology Plan!
The draft National Education Technology Plan (NETP) was released March 5, 2010. It provides the context and vision for how information and communication technologies can help transform American education


Clueless when it comes to buying document cameras?
This 2-page document created by a TICAL cadre member and technology director will help you make the right decision!


Are your teachers using digital media regularly?
According to the recent release of the Digitally Inclined report, 76% of educators are. Download and read the report written from the 2009 Grunwald and PBS survey.


Got funding?
TICAL's updated funding page has specific sites to help you find funding for your schools and teachers.


Learn, Network, and Build with the TICAL Cadre!
Regional TICAL meetings are being scheduled for those interested in learning and building 21st century skills.


Teens going green!
Eco Company, a national TV show for helping teens understand green living highlights a "green careers" program at Natural Bridges High School in Santa Cruz. These teens are given hands-on lessons in organic farming.


Buy one Flip camcorder, get one free!
Digital Wish, a grant portal for teachers, is offering a buy one, get one free 120-minute camcorder thanks to Flip Video!


Schedule meetings without going back and forth!
TimeBridge allows you to set-up work groups and syncs your Google, Outlook, or Apple iCal calendar so you will never have to ask "when are you available?" again!


State Technology and Title I Directors Collaborate!
The State Educational Technology Directors Association teamed up recently with state Title I administrators to create two quick guides for schools to make better use of technology and stretch their money more effectively.


One teacher serving several schools in several locations at once!
Distance learning provides diverse course offerings to students in smaller districts. Check out this short clip of a teacher in Arkansas serving many different high schools.


The updated National Education Technology Standards for Administrators (NETS-A) are here!
On June 29th ISTE released the 2009 standards. Check them out!


TICAL honored once again!
Education Week's Digital Directions has once again named portical.org a "Go-To Site for ed-tech leaders and educators." Read what they say and view others here.


Top 10 for Principals!
Take a look at this list of ten resources created by TICAL staff and cadre to assist you. Quickly access some of the best of TICAL.


FYI Archive - Previously featured FYIs.

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