Training and the purchase of discipline specific software are to most frequently identified needs. Out Title VI funds are being invested in networkable CDs which address objectives in the Virginia SOLs in the core subjects. We need a Virginia Department of Education subsidized, student management package. Each school provides some training for teachers. Sometimes being able to reveal one's shortcomings to trusted friends enables a person to take the necessary steps to gain competence in technology.
Tuition assistance is provided as well.
Needs which emerge from needs assessments drive the choices for classes which are offered. Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has delivered two wonderful educators' training sessions during the last two summers. We have had more than 50 teachers in each session. Individual teachers receive tuition assistance when they find a course which they want to take. Each summer we sponsor several short-term workshops to meet teachers' needs for training and other teachers' needs to share their expertise.