Project Venture is $4.8 million Technology Innovation Challenge Grant focused on technology professional development using a coaching/ mentoring model. It consists of a consortium made of four LEAs and a consortium of small school districts, representing all educational and demographic possibilities. The coaching/mentoring training model used by each Project Venture district is designed to meet the needs a wide-range of teachers and student populations. Consortium-wide, Project Venture serves K-12 teachers and their students in urban, suburban, and rural settings, all socio-economic ranges, and a variety of district sizes and philosophies.
This exhibit is designed to show how one common professional development has been implemented in five diverse settings. Be sure to look at each consortium member for their unique approach to Project Venture.
Project Goals and Objectives
The three goalsof the grant have been the focus of all consortium activities and dissemination efforts since 1998. The goals are:
1.Increase the number of teachers trained to use technology for classroom instruction.
2.Develop and implement technology integrated lessons that are aligned with State Content and Technology Standards.
3.Develop and implement an evaluation protocol that ensures project sustainability and replication.
Our external evaluation shows that we have been extremely successfully in meeting our goals in a timely manner.
Project Venture Spotlight Teachers - How Project Venture Changed Their Teaching
Read how Project Venture has altered the practices of several teachers who have participated in the grant. Each month one or more teachers from the project have shared their personal experiences on how being a part of Project Venture has affected their teaching career. Be sure to read all 20 Spotlights that are posted.
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Read how Project Venture has altered the practices of several 
