transforming learning communities state update dec.8, 2011 dennis small, ospi

Transforming Learning Communities

State UpdateDec.8, 2011

Dennis Small, OSPI

Washington State on iTunesU K-12

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We’re looking for high quality educational content and course-related materials that address effective professional development for teachers and administrators. Video and audio is the media of choice for iTunes U, however, text-based materials are also welcome.

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Early Learning PD content with partner, Success by 6 Mead School District ― STEM contentNorthwest Museum of Arts and Culture ― social studies contentInternet safetyFerndale School District ― educational technologyAssessment for Learning seriesDepartment of Ecology ― environment educationKCTS 9 ― STEM contentKing FM ― introduction to classical musicDigital literacy series with student learning projectsWashington State History Museum ― social studies contentAnd more…

In the Pipeline right now…

Roll-Out Feb.1, 2012Washington State on iTunes U

Contact Us:Dennis Small, dennis.small@k12.wa.usJacqueline Wyatt, jacqueline.wyatt@k12.wa.usDeb Ramsay, dramsay@esd101.net

http://moodle.ospi.k12.wa.us/course/view.php?id=81

The State We're In: WashingtonYour Guide to State, Tribal & Local Government

IT Academy Stats (early Dec)School Districts with at least 1 iQ Center set up 159# of iQ Centers 257Student populations in schools that are set up as an iQ center

Grade 9: 42,360Grade 10: 47,131Grade 11: 45,300Grade 12: 46,508

Population of students enrolled in Digital Communication Tools in schools that are set up as an iQ center

18,327

Population of students enrolled in Office User Specialist in schools that are set up as an iQ center

6,590

Microsoft Office Certifications Passed 189Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Certifications 8

CenturyLink/OSPI Teachers & Technology Grant Programhttp://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Grants/Competitive/CenturyLink/