CTIP

=Curriculum and Technology Integration Project (CTIP)=

The need exists for teacher leaders that are capable of coaching others in the development of model technology integration classrooms focused on research-based best practices that improve student achievement.

The goal of the CTIP program would be to develop effective technology integration leaders across the district.

__Phase 1:__ Teacher leaders (15?, 30?) take part in a yearlong program (60 hours?).

Selected teachers receive a laptop, digital camera, document camera, software, etc.

Leaders attend four days of face-to-face training during the summer and then participate in an online learning community (quarterly meetings?) throughout the school year. New skills would be mastered each month.

These teachers are required to train other staff members, which solidifies the skills they are learning and provides extra technology resources at the school.

__Phase 2:__ Further staff development of these CTIP-trained teachers could focus on coaching/training skills as well as other emerging technology tools. Additional teachers could be trained as leaders.