Professional+Development+Networks

The following professional development resources can be used to address your personal, school and district professional development needs:

Prior to creating a 3-year district-wide professional development plan that provides teachers and administrators with a range of professional development activities to help deepen their understanding of Web 2.0 tools, information literacy, student-centered inquiry and problem-based methodologies, join the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) at [|www.nsdc.org] This organization is a non-profit professional association that ensures success for all students through quality professional development and school improvement. **NSDC's Standards:**

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 * e-Tech Ohio:**

Another resource to support district/school professional development needs is eTech Ohio. This organization provides administrators with professional development opportunities focused on instructional leadership, standards based education, teaching and learning and technology integration.

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 * WVIZ/PBS - 21st Century Technology Academy for Administrators**

New this fall WVIZ/PBS ideastream will be offering Professional Development opportunities for Administrators on the new technologies available for educators. This Academy will not only demonstrate what technologies are available but it will also help administrators understand how various technologies can be utilized to capture the attention of students, motivate them to learn and provide students with the necessary skills to thrive in the 21st Century. For more information and to register, visit http://www.wviz.org/workshops


 * FETC Virtual Conference and Expo '09**

FETC offers the K-12 education community the opportunity to learn from visionary leaders in the field who are shaping how technology is integrated into the classroom. If you missed this year's in-person event, you can participate in the free virtual conference and expo on Thursday, April 23, 2009.

This Virtual Conference features several presentations, a virtual exhibit hall and real-time networking opportunities. Conference highlights include a live keynote on from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST with Dr. Steven Paine, State Superintendent of the West Virginia Department of Education. Register now at [] and explore some of the below mentioned presentations:
 * Students "Speak Up" about 21st Century Learning and Education Games
 * Digital Survival Kit: Empowering the 21st Century Educational Leader
 * The 21st Century Web: Beyond the 2.0 Tools