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ESC Technology Centers
Twenty regional ESCs were created in Texas to provide
school districts with services that enhance efficiency, effectiveness
and the performance of students, teachers, administrators and school
personnel. As a result of the state's establishment of ESC Technology
Centers and Training Programs, school districts across the state
can turn to the ESC in their area for technology services.
Examples of ESC Technology Centers and Training Programs Activities:
- Provide a regional network for Internet connectivity, distance
learning and email.
- Develop collaboratives and partnerships between districts and/or
with vendors.
- Provide access to and collaborative pricing of educational
resources, both for evaluation and purchase.
- Develop and deliver professional staff development to help
teachers and administrators learn the skills and strategies necessary
to integrate technology into teaching and learning, educator preparation
and development, administration and support services, and infrastructure
for technology in their schools.
- Support and help districts utilize the state's educational
technology initiatives.
- Support the Technology Applications TEKS.
- Offer training and certification programs to provide certified
teachers for the required Technology Application curriculum.
- Help districts develop technology plans and provide a peer
review for these plans.
Assist districts with E-Rate and other technology funding opportunities.
- Find and communicate grant opportunities, develop collaboratives
for grants, and implement grants.
- Coordinate and support distance learning in the region for
equitable and efficient offering of student courses (both regular
and concurrent enrollment), administrative/teacher staff development,
and worldwide education enhancement activities.
- Provide technical assistance via onsite visits, email, and telephone
about educational technology issues.
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