It should be recognized by all teachers that the skills in the Technology SOLs are those which are to be utilized across the curriculum. Thus, the SOL which requires that students be able to create hypermedia documents can be applied in any content area class. Alternatives to Access are being explored and evaluated. As each portfolio item is completed and deemed satisfactory by the TLT, the item is forwarded to the Professional Growth Coordinator for filing. The supervising principal completes the evaluation process by observing a lesson.
Teachers are free to obtain technology training from any source.
Note that only the TLTs can sign the verification form, however, and the documents must be produced in a TLT class. Yes, all licensed staff shall complete portfolio items. Items should reflect and be appropriate to one's position. If technology hours for training must be outside of contract time, then that fact must be made clear to all teachers in the county. It has always been the policy to have technology training outside the regular school day.