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February 2009
EdTech Training Season Pass
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Don't miss this incredible training offer from OCDE Educational Technology!
For only $200 take as many professional development training courses as you like this spring (equipment cost is extra). With over 48 courses still available, there is plenty of opportunity to sign up and participate in courses. For more information, please contact Kristie Hunter or call 714.966.4408.
CTAP Educational Technology Grants
Due February 20, 2009
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The 2008 CTAP Educational Technology Showcase grant applications are due by Friday, February 20, 2009 at 4:00p.m. Materials and other important grant details can be found at
EdTech Funding
This is a wonderful opportunity for teachers to apply for up to $3,000 (individual teachers), or up to $7,000 (teams of teachers) to enhance teaching and learning through the integration of technology. to watch an archived videoconference of tips and reminders for writing the grant, please visit 2009 EdTech Grant Videoconference
Upcoming Events

Assistive Technology Institute
February 7, 2009
The Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC), a division of Goodwill of Orange County, the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), and the Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK), will host the 5th Annual Assistive Technology Institute.

For more information on ATI

Legislation S1492 / AB307:
Enforcing to Educating
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
We invite you to participate in a county-wide district/site administrator's mini conference that will focus on state and federal educational technology legislation. This mini conference is crafted to provide valuable information about the new requirements and provide some examples of best practices.

Understanding Senate Bill 1492
· Legal Basics
· Compare and Contrast AB307/S1492
· IT perspective
· Tech Plan Considerations

The conference will be hosted at four remote locations throughout Orange County and connect to each other through videoconferencing, providing real time, interactive, face to face communication between locations:

Fullerton School District
1401 West. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA

Laguna Beach School District
625 Park Ave. (Rm. 10, Admin Conference Room)
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Drive (Board Room, Bldg. A)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Santa Ana Unified School District
1601 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

To register, please email Beverly Royer or call 714.966.4363.
Upcoming Courses
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iPods in Education (at Saddleback USD) on February 25, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Advanced SMARTBoard
February 25, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Making Mulitmedia Work with the Flip Video Camera (includes Flip Video Camera)
February. 26, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Classroom 24/7 OC Online
February 26, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

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