Measurable Outcomes Through Industry Certifications - Microsoft & Adobe

Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
Learn how to integrate industry-defined student learning outcomes into your academic programs that lead to Microsoft and Adobe Certifications. Gain insight into how equipping students with MCAS, IC3, ACA and other credentials can improve post-secondary admission, develop marketable job skills, and provide articulation and funding opportunities for your school.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
50%
Interactive Style: 
50%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
David Hansen
Title: 
Director, Western US

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