[MLTI-HS] FW: MLTI 21st Century High School Teacher Tools and Resources [internal-from_ADV?]

[Brown, Laura]

Please refer to the following link for more information on this
initiative and to register for the upcoming regional leadership
meetings.
 
http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/
 
Thank you,
 
Laura J. Brown
MLTI Project Assistant
Maine Learning Technology Initiative
State Of Maine Department of Education
Phone: (207) 624-6746 * Fax: (207) 624-6601 
Project email box: mlti.project at maine.gov
<mailto:mlti.project at maine.gov>  
Visit MLTI on the web at http://MaineLearns.org
<http://mainelearns.org/> 
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On Behalf Of Brown, Laura
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 1:59 PM
To: MLTI-HS
Subject: [MLTI-HS] MLTI 21st Century High School Teacher Tools and
Resources [internal-from_ADV?]
Importance: High
 
Greetings,
 
We do hope that you are enjoying the summer. We are excited to meet with
you and your leadership team to discuss the expansion of the Maine
Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) to our high schools and career and
technical education centers.  This initiative is a critical next step in
supporting Maine's educators to prepare all secondary students for
college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century. Educators in
grades 9-12 will receive professional development, equipment, and
support, beginning with the 2007-2008 school year.
 
The technology tools available through the MLTI Project will support
state-wide literacy and numeracy efforts and promote 21st century
strategies for improved learning opportunities for our students.  MLTI
staff will be convening professional learning opportunities in all
regions of the state throughout the school year.  These meetings will
ensure understanding of the scope, context, and agreements of this
important initiative, and serve to reinforce that this is a learning
initiative rather than simply a laptop distribution program.
Additionally, administrators and their school-based leadership teams
will have opportunities to collaborate with other high schools, and
career and technical education centers, on planning and implementing
literacy and numeracy programs connected to systemic secondary school
redesign, in support of Maine's Learning Results.   
 
For the initial regional meetings, school-based leadership teams are
being asked to convene in each of the 9 superintendent regions. Each
school-based leadership team should include 5 members: the principal,
librarian, technology coordinator and two teacher-leaders (one of whom
should be designated as the MLTI stipended Teacher Leader). At this
first meeting we will seek feedback from your team that will guide us as
we plan meaningful, appropriate, and supportive professional development
for your staff.  
 
Important notes:
*	It is crucial for every principal to be present at the initial
regional meetings to receive the administrative passwords for their
school.   
*	Leadership team members should each bring a new MLTI device to
their meeting. 
*	Please bring copies of any documents that reflect the plans you
have for your school during the 07-08 school year.

The agenda and locations:

8:30- 9:00     
*	Registration and connectivity

9:00-12:00
*	Introductions 
*	Vision and purpose of the initiative 
*	Hopes and Fears 
*	Critical elements of professional development 
*	Role of stipened teacher leader 
*	Job alike meetings (Principals, teacher leaders/librarians, tech
leads) 
*	Successes and challenges of the project

12:00 to 1:00
*	Lunch on your own

1:15-3:00
*	Your Resources: MLTI staff, Apple, Literacy, Numeracy and
Professional Learning Community Development 
*	Team Time 
*	Assessment of the Project-research and data collection from each
school 
*	Distribution of Administrative password

Regional Locations and Dates:
Aroostook               September 17          University of Maine at
Presque Isle
Hancock                  September 20          Hancock County Technical
Center, Ellsworth
Kennebec                September 21          The Grandeur Sun,
Waterville
York                       September 25          TBD
Penquis                   September 26          TBD
Washington              September 27          University of Maine at
Machias
Western Maine         September 28          University of Maine at
Farmington
Cumberland             October 2                University of Southern
Maine, Gorham Campus
MidCoast                 October 3                University of Maine
Hutchinson Center, Belfast
 
We look forward to meeting with you and your leadership team to partner
on this 21st Century journey!
 
Should you have any questions, please contact Laura Brown, MLTI Project
Assistant, at (207) 624-6746, or by email at laura.brown at maine.gov
<mailto:laura.brown at maine.gov> <mailto:laura.brown at maine.gov>  .  

Sincerely,

Bette Manchester
Director of Special Projects
Maine Learning Technology Initiative
State Of Maine Department of Education
Phone: (207) 624-6746 * Fax: (207) 624-6601 
Project email box: mlti.project at maine.gov
<mailto:mlti.project at maine.gov> <mailto:mlti.project at maine.gov>   
Visit MLTI on the web at http://MaineLearns.org
<http://mainelearns.org/>  and http://MLTI.org <http://mainelearns.org/>


  
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