The Vanguard Kickoff was a HUGE success!
We also introduced our new mission and vision statements, supported by our 4 pillars (See the image above). We can't wait to see all the great ways you Transform, Innovate, Mentor, and Support to build capacity and impact student-focused learning this year!
The Vanguard Leadership Team
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GaETC is Accepting Applications for the 2018 Innovation Grants!
Who: The opportunity to apply for an Innovation Grant is open to all Georgia teachers, media specialists, counselors, or any combination of persons within a school setting.
What: A maximum of $10,000 in Innovation Grants will be awarded, with each individual grant not to exceed $2,500.
When: The deadline to apply for grants is September 15, 2018.
For Additional Details Visit: https://www.gaetc.org/domain/188
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Vanguard Leadership is working hard to plan a calendar of meaningful professional development opportunities for Vanguard members. If there is instructional technology related professional development that you would like to have at your school, please contact Mindy Ramon for support. We have resources available to provide training at schools for district provided technology such as SAFARI Montage, Office 365, Seesaw, Edgenuity, and more. You may also be interested in accessing the Instructional Technology Training site, which has a wealth of information about each of the resources the district provides.
Assistive Technology Using Personalized Learning Devices
At our Kickoff Event, Gigi Whiteside shared some of the awesome features available in Snap & Read and CoWriter. These are some of the assistive technology programs available to everyone in Fulton County that can help to personalize learning for all students. If you are interested in learning more, please sign up in Edivate. A list of courses is shown below. Anyone is welcome to attend. You do NOT have to be a special education teacher or a provider of special education services.
Microsoft Innovative Educator Teacher Academy
Help spread the word about this professional learning opportunity from Microsoft. This is a perfect opportunity for teachers who are not familiar with Office 365 to learn more.
Microsoft Innovative Educator Teacher Academy
September 20
Bear Creek Middle School
Interested teachers should register via this link ASAP. Spots are filling up. https://www.microsoftevents.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x4551033abcd
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District Support Hoke Wilcox - Director Instructional Technology @hoke Heather Van Looy - Instructional Technology Program Specialist @HeatherVan Looy Mindy Ramon - IT Training Support Coordinator @fultonitdept | Executive Committee Justin Evans - Lead Coach @jeevans Megan Endicott Associate Lead - Points, Events & Professional Development @endicottspot Chanel Johnson Associate Lead- New Member Support & Communications @DC_stemtastic | South Learning Community & Achievement Zone Giovanna Allison @allisongtechie Christian Padgett @SoonToBeEdD (1 Vacancy) |
District Support
@hoke
Heather Van Looy -
Instructional Technology Program Specialist
@HeatherVan Looy
Mindy Ramon -
IT Training Support Coordinator
@fultonitdept
Executive Committee
@jeevans
Megan Endicott
Associate Lead - Points, Events & Professional Development
@endicottspot
Chanel Johnson
Associate Lead- New Member Support & Communications
@DC_stemtastic
South Learning Community & Achievement Zone
@allisongtechie
Christian Padgett
@SoonToBeEdD
(1 Vacancy)
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Northeast Learning Community Trisha Myers @twallmyers Megan Endicott (Interim) @endicottspot (2 Vacancies) | Northwest Learning Community Jennifer Beard @MsBeardsClass Pam Kelly @pckelly4 Katie Pardee @mkpardee | Central Learning Community Crystal Billingslea billingsleac@fultonschools.org @MathyMissB Chanel Johnson (Interim) @DC_stemtastic (2 Vacancies) |
Northeast Learning Community
@twallmyers
Megan Endicott (Interim)
@endicottspot
(2 Vacancies)
Northwest Learning Community
@MsBeardsClass
Pam Kelly
@pckelly4
Katie Pardee
@mkpardee
Central Learning Community
billingsleac@fultonschools.org
@MathyMissB
Chanel Johnson (Interim)
@DC_stemtastic
(2 Vacancies)
Fulton County Vanguard Team
Vision: Through building colaborative relationships and supporting student focused learning, the Vanguard Team will positively impact student achievement.
Pillars: Transform, Innovate, Mentor, & Support (TIMS)
@FCSvanguard