Project Tomorrow and Speak Up

The TESS Initiative (Technology Enhancing Student Success) is one of the resources I found in project tomorrow and Speak up.  This initiative aims to help schools to close the achievement gap through teacher training focused on technology integration strategies as well as the use of technology for the assessment of school data. The purpose of the TESS Initiative is to help schools better leverage technology resources to enhance teaching and learning at all levels.

Program Description Teachers participate in a mandatory project-based teacher training through-out the school year with a focus on technology skills of the teachers as well as the students' needs. This training sessions include: The Technology and Learning Paradigm Hardware and Software Use Personal Productivity and Classroom Use Instructional Delivery Technology and Curriculum Standards The Internet and Learning Technology and the Home to School Connection This is a great way to train teachers to become comfortable using  assessment data and making informed instructional decisions. Teachers often shy away from using technology in classrooms due the lack of training in using technology.  This training can provide teachers with the confidence they need to use technology more frequently and integrate technology into the curriculum and student assessment.