Most of ECMS's national projects and e-mail are delivered via this station. The library representative said the computer and software installed as part of the grant have allowed her to conduct training for students and teachers in her facility without having to travel to the school-something that makes her organization happy. The team mentor reported that library use by students had increased markedly. She was also impressed with the confidence and composure of students she visited in the after-school program. Into the Future This school has already restructured to allocate time for professional development.
Teachers have two planning hours a day.
The staff is organized into small teams that have flexibility to cover for teachers while they participate in training or planning. Additional planning or training days are built into the school calendar. The library will continue to serve as a training resource. The district and state are making an increased commitment to technology, and continuing professional development will be necessary. Both the district and the school administration actively support the many initiatives at the school.