In November 2007, the LA Department of Education embarked upon an ambitious effort to create a world-class education system for all students in the state by hosting two (2) Capacity Building & Collaboration Summits. The purpose of the Summits was to provide an opportunity for educators across the state to share new strategies aimed at raising the academic achievement of students. This event was just the first step for the Department to offer assistance, guidance, and resources to help schools reach their academic goals. In an effort to provide ongoing assistance, guidance, and resources to those schools attending the Summits (pacesetter schools and high-priority/high need schools), the Department of Education has developed a variety of professional development experiences focused around the following three major content areas of interest:
Face-2-Face – content is delivered in person by a facilitator or team of facilitators in a workshop or classroom setting. Workshops will range in length. Participants are required to register in advance on CourseWhere. Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) are provided.
Online – course content is delivered over the Internet and facilitated using web-based course delivery software (i.e. Blackboard). Online courses will range in length and consist of weekly assignments and interaction with the course facilitator and participants. Participants are required to register in advance on CourseWhere. Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) are provided.
Webinar – content is delivered via a web-based-seminar transmitted over the Internet and allowing interaction between the presenter and the audience. Webinars can range in length, but typically will last for one hour. Participants are required to register in advance on CourseWhere. Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) are provided.
Videocast & Audiocast –instructional videos or audio that are transmitted over the Internet. Videocasts and audiocasts can range in length but typically will last for several minutes. These multimedia can be viewed on demand and do not require advance registration. Visit http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/initiatives/worldclass.html and click on videocast or audiocast. Continuing Learning Units are not provided.
Registration for Face-2-Face trainings, Online Courses and Webinars is available via the CourseWhere Online Registration System at:
http://www.solutionwhere.com/ldoe/cw/showconference.asp?951
Please be sure to visit CourseWhere for exact dates/times/locations of those professional developments not listed in this brochure.