Thursday, September 28, 2006

USAC Training Session Handouts

Each year the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) holds meetings around the country to inform participants of recent updates and changes. All of the handouts are available online. If you are new to E-RATE or just want to quickly read through the material to make sure that you are filing the appropriate number of form 471's, etc.-select USAC handouts.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

High Quality/Low Cost technology integration workshops

The Connecticut Alliance of Regional Educational Service Centers is pleased to offer high quality training that focuses on curriculum integration and building technology literacy skills for administrators and teachers.

The Tech Times workshops are offered at low cost, funded in part by a federal grant, Enhancing Education Through Technology , Title II, part D, awarded through the Connecticut State Department of Education. Sessions are held in convenient locations across the State at a variety of times as well as online. RESCs are also able to customize professional development to meet district needs.

Friday, September 22, 2006

It's CEMA and CECA Conference Time!

CEMA conference - November 5-6
CECA conference - October 23rd.

Both conferences will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Rocky Hill. Register early and save $$$.

Governor Announces State Grants To Help With Computer Networking

Helping Schools Get Connected

Governor Announces State Grants To Help With Computer Networking

By LARRY SMITH
Courant Staff Writer

September 22 2006

ENFIELD -- As Gov. M. Jodi Rell walked through the doors of Hazardville Memorial School in Enfield Thursday, several students mistakenly said "here comes the government."

Rell just smiled. She was at the school to announce $5 million in funding for fiber optic wiring for 66 school districts and educational institutions across the state. The State Bond Commission is expected to make the money available at its Oct. 6 meeting, Rell said.