Making Connections Through Online Networks

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 13:38
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Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
One of the difficulties of any Academy is staying connected with alumni, parents, students, and business partners. The Academy of Creative Technologies has created an online network to showcase student work, discuss Academy issues, provide an online meeting place, and remain in contact with students, through a free service, ning.com.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
50%
Interactive Style: 
50%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Ben Necochea
Title: 
ACT Core Instructor
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Don Miller
Title: 
ACT Director
Organization: 
Academy of Creative Technologies, CSHS
Additional Presenter 2
Organization: 
Academy of Creative Technologies, CSHS
Additional Presenter 3
Organization: 
Academy of Creative Technologies, CSHS

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance