It is best viewed with Internet Explorer. One year later, the state legislature required that all teachers demonstrate mastery of the technology competencies for instructional personnel recertification, beginning with personnel who are required to be recertified by July 1, 2003. Over the next year, representatives from many FCPS departments worked together to develop a plan for teachers to show mastery of these entry-level technology competencies. That plan is published in the FCPS Guide to Technology Competencies . FCPS teachers can demonstrate their competencies in a wide-variety of ways including coursework, portfolio options and a centrally administered test Teachers and instructional personnel can select from a wide variety of options, all outlined in the guide.
Teachers can receive training to master the technology competencies through a wide range of choices.
One of the responsiblities of the SBTS is to serve as a consultant to teachers as they develop individual training plans. The SBTS is always a teacher's first source of information. The self-assessment is totally anonymous and can help a teacher identify areas of strength and weakness. A listing of many other types of support is available, including classes and self-paced training options. It's important to remember that mastering the technology competencies is only the first step toward fully integrating technology into student learning.