Professional Development – Summer Technology Institute: Following up on the customized site-based integrated technology workshops, CEEF has proposed to provide $150,000 over two years to fund a district Summer Technology Institute in August 2008 and August 2009 that will provide classroom teachers with the technology resources as well as the training to integrate innovative technologies into classroom curriculum.

Innovative Technology Instructional Pilot Programs: CEEF has also budgeted $100,000 a year for school years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 to support innovative technology pilot programs. It is hoped that the lead-time will allow the district to study and develop plans for potential pilot programs that will build on the initial technology upgrade investment.

In the coming year, I will look forward to enjoying implementation of the first phase of CEEF’s funding plan. If you have any suggestions or questions about CEEF’s proposal, please contact Executive Director Eleanor Watanabe at 408 446-2333 or email her at innovate@ceefcares.org.

Sincerely,
Larry Dean, President