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Staff Development

Staff Development - Technology

At the Orange City Schools the goal of our Technology Integration Academies is to assist teachers in integrating technology with curriculum, and support all staff members as they use technology in their daily tasks. Academies are held at various times during the summer and school year. Online academies offer graduate credit opportunities.   

Open to: All new district employees.
Time Commitment: This session is offered during new employee induction week at the beginning of the school year.
Professional Development Units: None
 

Description:
The Orange Schools technology network is an important part of an employees' day-to-day activities, student work, and district communication. This session will provide information about the Technology Department, structure of district network, email and network folders, and resources/opportunities available for all staff. Upon completion of this session, network and email accounts will be activated and the new employee will be able to access the Orange network. 

Open to: All district employees.
Time Commitment: Varying times and opportunities.
Professional Development Units: Opportunity to document training as part of an Individual Professional Development Plan.
 

Description: Staff development will be offered in varying formats:

  1. Workshops/Classes
    Announcements for scheduled classes will be sent at the beginning of each semester. Simply reply to the email announcement and mark your calendar!
     
  2. One-to-One Inservice/Support
    Need help with technology integration? Our Technology Coaches will assist with lesson planning, support instruction, and provide basic troubleshooting help. Email one of the Technology Coaches within your building.
     
  3. PD Time
    PD time is professional development time scheduled within your building. Times and days will be announced


Technology Integration Specialists / Librarians 

Name Grade Levels School Extension
Eddie Evans K-12 MHS-BMS-OHS ext. 4115
Betsey Lee 6-8 BMS ext. 3317
Alison Lyon 9-12 OHS ext. 2134
  • Open to: All new district employees.
    Time Commitment: This session is offered during new employee induction week at the beginning of the school year.
    Professional Development Units: None
     

    Description:
    The Orange Schools technology network is an important part of an employees' day-to-day activities, student work, and district communication. This session will provide information about the Technology Department, structure of district network, email and network folders, and resources/opportunities available for all staff. Upon completion of this session, network and email accounts will be activated and the new employee will be able to access the Orange network. 

  • Open to: All district employees.
    Time Commitment: Varying times and opportunities.
    Professional Development Units: Opportunity to document training as part of an Individual Professional Development Plan.
     

    Description: Staff development will be offered in varying formats:

    1. Workshops/Classes
      Announcements for scheduled classes will be sent at the beginning of each semester. Simply reply to the email announcement and mark your calendar!
       
    2. One-to-One Inservice/Support
      Need help with technology integration? Our Technology Coaches will assist with lesson planning, support instruction, and provide basic troubleshooting help. Email one of the Technology Coaches within your building.
       
    3. PD Time
      PD time is professional development time scheduled within your building. Times and days will be announced


    Technology Integration Specialists / Librarians 

    Name Grade Levels School Extension
    Eddie Evans K-12 MHS-BMS-OHS ext. 4115
    Betsey Lee 6-8 BMS ext. 3317
    Alison Lyon 9-12 OHS ext. 2134