Mentor Academies and New Mentee Academies Workshop

Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
This intensive seminar is for Mentor Academies and the newly funded, 2009-10, SB70 and AB519 Green Academies. Activities and resources will help in continued CPA development and success, and networking will facilitate an ongoing system of support.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
30%
Interactive Style: 
70%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Jerry Winthrop
Title: 
Education Programs Consultant

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