It is important that as we add technology tools to classrooms, teachers receive support in using the tools effectively. Technology is constantly changing and new avenues are opening up daily. Edmonds School District is committed to supporting teachers as they learn to:
• create class websites that include assignments and valuable resources for students to use at home,
• use the new electronic student information system and grade book,
• instruct students using the Classroom Tech Station equipment,
• integrate Student Tech Tools into the classroom curriculum,
• and begin to experiment with other tools such as those provided with our Innovative Tech Grant.

We support teachers through classes:
• Each teacher receives a minimum of 3 hours hands on laptop training.
• Each teacher receiving Student Tech Tools receives at least 21 hours training to incorporate student tools into their instruction. On-going coaching is provided as well.
• Additionally, classes on a wide variety of topics are continually available for any teacher to take.

We support teachers through coaching:
•Every teacher receives 3 hours of hands on training on how to use technology tools for learning. The majority of our professional development support for this levy comes in the form of job-embedded, on-going professional development through a coaching model. We currently have 65 coaches throughout 30 of our schools helping teachers find powerful ways to use technology to improve learning in literacy, math, and science. You can find out more about our Technology Integration Peer Coaching project at: http://staff.edmonds.wednet.edu/imd/it/TIPAppInfo.htm