How to Apply for iTEK programs:

TLA Teacher: Technology Leadership Academy (TLA) is an articulated professional development program that provides teachers with a strong and consistent pedagogical base using the eMINTS instructional model (inquiry-based teaching powered by technology). The program provides Joplin educators with the opportunity to learn ways to integrate technology into the curriculum while expanding and refining their technology skills. Additionally, TLA members become technology leaders in the district and have opportunities to work with their colleagues to integrate technology into the curriculum. TLA members receive tools used to enhance instruction including laptop and SMARTBoard system. Training consists of intensive professional development including 25 summer hours and 2 school days. Additionally, TLA members will participate in a 12 hour study group that meets outside of the school. (All Staff, Application required). Apply here!

TLA Mentor: The TLA mentoring program is for those who have already completed the Technology Leadership experience. Mentors will be key individuals in helping new TLA members during the training process and in their respective buildings as needed as well as the lead facilitator of TLA Cohort Study Groups. Mentors will undergo 8 hours of Mentor Training. Mentors will receive classroom digital camera and digital video camcorder. In addition, they can either earn a stipend or Career Ladder during their training process and while facilitating TLA Cohort Groups. (Must complete TLA prior, Application required). Apply here!

CIT: 1 or 2 teachers from each building chosen by district Technology Specialist, to work on curriculum projects that integrate technology, introduce and support new hardware/software to building staff, and be key participants in the text book adoption and implementation process in evaluating technology components associated with potential series’. The teacher that takes the initiative to participate in the program will receive the technology tools needed to teach his/her fellow teachers. (Must complete TLA prior, Application required). Not taking applications for CITs at this time.

eJOPLIN Teacher: In schools implementing the eMINTS instructional model for school-wide improvement, a subset of eMINTS PD called eJoplin (eMINTS4All) is available to teachers assigned to classrooms above and below the grade levels where teachers involved in eMINTS PD are assigned. eJoplin (eMINTS4All) includes 80+ contact hours over a two-year period. eJoplin participants utilize the SMARTBoard system and will have access to 4:1 student to computer ratio. (Must complete TLA prior, Application required). Apply here!

eMINTS Teacher:: eMINTS changes how teachers teach and students learn. Its instructional model provides a research-based approach to organizing instruction and can be implemented in any subject area at any level. The eMINTS Comprehensive Professional Development Program is provided to official eMINTS teachers who have the full suite of required hardware and software. This two-year program is comprised of more than *140+ contact hours delivered face-to-face and online by certified eMINTS Instructional Specialists who have successfully completed the Professional Development for Education Technology Specialists (PD4ETS) program. (Must complete TLA & eJOPLIN prior, Application required) *eMINTS hours for those applying in the 07-08 school year will be 250+ hours over 2 year period and teachers will be chosen from TLA participants. Apply here!

PD4ETS: A two-year “train-the-trainer” program designed to prepare individuals to deliver eMINTS PD and eMINTS4All to educators in their settings. PD4ETS includes a rigorous certification process. Intended for school- or district-level educational technology professional development specialists. Successful completion of certification process allows participants to deliver eMINTS PD and eMINTS4All to school or district educators. (Must complete TLA, eJoplin, & eMINTS prior). Apply here!

The graphic below is the hierarchy of technology teachers at Joplin Schools. Each of the instructional technology PD experiences shown below are under the umbrella of iTEK (instructional Technology Educating Kids) program. We hope for all teachers to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that are offered through technology training. The below pathway will ensure that foundational aspects needed to integrate technology effectively in the classroom are met, leading the students of Joplin Schools to higher levels of achievement and enhancing their education.