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<p>The Instructional Technology Program works within the Technology division of the Business Services Department. The Instructional Technology Program Manager works with Districts to provide services in the CTAP scope of work, curriculum-enhancing resources, funding opportunities, and professional development. Read more...</p>
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Instructional Technology

The Instructional Technology Program works with Districts to provide services in the CTAP scope of work, curriculum-enhancing resources, funding opportunities, and professional development. The Instructional Technology Leaders' Meetings were organized to promote a county-based professional learning community, enhance communication, and encourage consortium-purchase discounts. In addition, the Instructional Technology Program works collaboratively with ACOE staff on grants, projects, and professional development opportunities.

CTAP Scope of Work

Although the CTAP Region IV is no longer in operation, the CTAP (California Technology Assistance Project) scope of work is being delivered to districts in the seven county region in a county-based delivery model. The ACOE Instructional Technology Program Manager will continue to provide support to LEAs in Alameda County for:

Instructional Technology Leaders' Consortium (ITLC) Meetings

The purpose of Instructional Technology Leaders' Meetings is to provide support for districts in Alameda County to:

  • Leverage state and federal education technology programs,
  • Develop curriculum-driven technology plans,
  • Benefit from consortium purchasing, professional development opportunities, and instructional technology resources,
  • Share best practices and standards for technology integration, and grant and funding opportunities from government and corporate entities

Instructional Technology Partnerships & Professional Development Projects

  • Online Teacher Learning (LEC) - Leading Edge Online Teacher Certification is a fully online course about the pedagogy and best practices for online teaching. This course will provide K12 educators with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective online instructor by creating a meaningful, engaging online learning environment.
  • Web 2.0 Spotlight
    - Edu 2.0 Free Moodle-type Learning Management System (LMS)
    - DimDim Free Webinar Tool
  • UCCP - access University of California College Prep units for use as supplemental materials or courses for credit
  • Summer Professional Development
  • iTELL - powerful 3-day training that boosts student performance for English Language Learners through research-based, technology-integrated strategies. 
    Teacher & Administrator workshop: June 21-23 (optional drop-in lab June 24)