Transcript TARGET II

TARGET II
Technology Applications Readiness
Grants for Empowering Texas
TARGET II - 4 Years
2003-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
$899,924.00
$675,000.00 (approx.)
$450,000.00 (approx.)
1st cycle – July 1, 2003 thru June 30, 2005
Focus
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
Technology Applications
Focus
6th grade – cycle 1
7th grade – cycle 2
8th grade – cycle 3
“High-Need” Districts
Abilene, Anson, Cisco, Colorado,
Comanche, DeLeon, Gorman, Gustine,
Hamlin, Haskell, Highland, Merkel, Moran,
Roby, Rochester, Roscoe, Rule, Stamford,
Sweetwater, Trent, Westbrook, and Abilene
Christian Schools
22 in all
Emphasis
Highly trained teachers
1 “focus curriculum” teacher from each 6th
grade campus
Develop and deliver curriculum content via
the world wide web
Train all teachers to access and use webbased content
“Highly Trained” 6th Grade Teacher
Chosen after screening
& interview process
10 day academy
training on developing
content ($100/day)
2 day followup session
Regular contact with
training staff via ITV
Up to $1,000 stipend
for units created
Laptop computer
Software
Digital video camera
Accessories
Calculators for
selected teachers
6th Grade Campus
All teachers trained on
web content access
and usage
All teachers have their
own web site with
training on content
submission
Campus receives
laptop computer
Software
Scanner
Camera
Calculators with
accessories
What’s Next?
2nd Cycle:
7th grade students and
teachers “targeted”
3rd Cycle:
8th grade students and
teachers “targeted”
Our Goals
Provide quality web-based content to all
teachers around the world
Guarantee middle school age students will
be technology competent when entering
high school
Develop highly trained and dedicated
teachers who will insure that “no child is
left behind”