ENHANCE TEACHING METHODS

Technology Leadership Forum: A key challenge for teachers is keeping up with rapidly changing technologies and imparting them to the student population. The Foundation both recognizes and further develops leadership in technology through the Forum. Principals may apply to participate or they may nominate another representative from their school to attend the six-month program. Applicants must demonstrate both a strong interest and a history of leadership with new technologies. Once approved, representatives attend all Forum sessions and develop a comprehensive technology plan addressing instruction, information access, family engagement and performance feedback. This program is an excellent opportunity for our business partners to help advance faculty’s knowledge and continued professional development. The form ends with a culminating project that demonstrates the participants' new knowledge.

Fulton Institute of Technology: Fulton County Schools is launching the Fulton Institute of Technology (FIT), a multi-year initiative integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics in state-of-the-art learning facilities. FIT will offer technical programs that fuse practical and virtual learning in a technology-rich environment. Students will take courses in specific career pathways such as manufacturing technology, information technology, energy systems, etc., and will gain hands-on experience through the applied curriculum, job shadowing and internships.