Futurekids offers a variety of comprehensive technology professional development courses designed to train educators in the basic fundamentals of computer literacy, the application of technology in the workplace, curriculum integration, and classroom management with technology. Our technology professional development courses address core technology areas, from operating systems, Internet, multimedia and graphics, to word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, database, and applied technology.

Futurekids currently offers the following Professional Development Programs:
 

	Foundations in Teacher Technology Education
	Foundations in Teacher Technology Education is a comprehensive, 45-hour technology professional development course designed to train educators in the basic fundamentals of computer literacy. Learn More
	Infusing Technology into Curriculum
	Infusing Technology into Curriculum is designed to provide educators with the technology professional development resources and practical tools to integrate education technology. Learn More
	Infusing PDA Technology into Curriculum
	Infusing PDA Technology into Curriculum provides educators with all the technology professional development tools necessary for learning the operation and capabilities of the PDA. Learn More
	Open Box Training for Teachers and Students
	Open Box Training is designed to train teachers and students in the fundamentals and benefits of utilizing the wireless laptop at home and at school. Learn More
	Learn IT, Teach IT
	Learn IT Teach it is a self-paced professional development course and valuable educator's resource that helps each teacher expand his/her technology skills, develop an engaging curriculum, and create a compelling learning experience. Learn More
	Mac 2 PC Transition Course
	The Mac 2 PC Transition Course is designed to train professional educators in the fundamentals of moving to the Microsoft Windows environment. Learn More
	Technology Leadership for Administrators
	Technology Literacy for Administrators will help education leaders obtain practical guidance for assessment, and technology professional development to envision how they can prepare schools for the future. Learn More
	Customized Courses
	Customized training professional development courses are each designed based on school needs to provide educators with the resources and practical tools to integrate education technology.  Learn More

• Pre-assessment, embedded evaluation, post-assessment and electronic portfolio creation

• Templates

• Handbooks

• Comprehensive final report

• Graduate and CEU credits

The content of our program is based on the National Educational Technology Standards from ISTE* . The methods include a combination of site-based, project-based and thematic pedagogical strategies to meet the different skill levels of each participant. In addition, we address not only the cognitive domain, but also the social and emotional needs of adult learners. This includes personal attitudes and responses to change and learning new technology skills. Our programs are stimulating and engaging. Facilitated by an experienced educator, each professional development course is intimate, activity- oriented, and lots of fun.

Our program doesn‘t just teach teachers about technology. We show them how to integrate it into key subjects -- like math, science, social studies and language arts. Using their existing lesson plans and projects, teachers learn and practice a proven process for infusing technology into instructional units and resources. Through the development of these relevant integrated projects, teachers learn how to use technology to enhance and complement their curriculum, and they create professional portfolios of their work.

We cover both classroom teaching and professional tasks-- such as keeping grade books, creating lesson plans and communicating with educational groups.

To meet your requirements, the timing and scheduling of our courses is flexible. For example, training can be implemented in 3- hour blocks once or twice a week after school, or in 4 1/2 - hour blocks every day during vacation or off - track time. Of course, we always bring our professional development training to you at your school or other convenient site.

Throughout the world, colleges, universities, and boards of education have experienced the positive effects of our Professional Development Program. Participants who have successfully completed the course requirements have been awarded under-graduate and graduate school credits, continuing education units and salary point certificates.

A recent study conducted in the Los Angeles Unified School District showed that teachers participating in the Futurekids Professional Development Program improved their computer literacy by an impressive 69% over the control group.


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"It makes sense. When teachers feel confident with their computer skills, they‘re more effective at integrating education technology into the teaching and learning process. Plus, they’re more effective at helping students achieve their goals. That‘s what the Futurekids Professional Development Program is all about."