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  ** 2009 - 2010 ** CLIU 21 is pleased to announce year three of the **//Technology Wizards Professional Development//** **//Program//**. This program provides schools the opportunity to develop a cadre of student and teacher leaders equipped with the skills to transform the delivery of professional development.

**//Program Overview: //**
The Technology Wizards program teams up to three students and one teacher/advisor from a school building to attend technology training sessions at CLIU 21. At each session the team will experience hands-on training in an emerging technology, along with coaching and mentoring guidance followed by planning time to develop an agenda for the delivery of professional development to the team’s school faculty. **//The Technology Wizards program incorporates 21st Century skills and is aligned to the NETS standards as established by the International Society of Technology Educators.//**

**// Dates: //**
November 11, 2009 December 8, 2009; //Snow Date December 15, 2009// January 12, 2010; //Snow Date January 14, 2010// March 3, 2010; //Snow Date March 24, 2010// April 22, 2010 May 20, 2010 - Showcase Event


 * //Sessions held 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at CLIU 21 Central Office Building; 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078 //**

**//Cost:// **
$225 per person; covers cost of training (2 CLIU staff members for five half-day sessions $1,500.00 value), materials ($725.00 value), food ($360.00 value), and awards ($200.00 value). See breakdown of items below.  · flip videocam and tripod ($300.00 value) · wireless mouse presenter ($30.00 value) · Mobi wireless tablet ($300.00 value) · Tech Wizards plaque ($100.00 value) · Teacher/Advisor Award ($30.00 value)
 * //Each participating team receives:// **

· <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard binder ($10.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard flashdrive ($12.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard lanyard ($2.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard T-Shirt ($10.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard Trophy ($5.00 value)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//Each participant receives:// **

//<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Should you have any questions regarding the Tech Wizards Program 2009 - 2010 please do not hesitate to contact: //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> // Beth Breiner, Technology Integration Specialist, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit at: 610-769-4111 ext. 1261 or by email at: breinerb@cliu.org //

//**<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Eligibility: **//
<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Students: any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student Advisors: any classroom teacher, librarian, or technology specialist

**<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//Nomination Process:// **
// ** Requirements :** // · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">proclivity for technology · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to participate in technology professional development for teachers
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">// Students: // **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">may be nominated by faculty members

· <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">proclivity for technology · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to lead/assist Tech Wizard students in technology professional development sessions for teachers
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">//<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Teachers: // **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">may volunteer for the program, be nominated by other faculty or principal
 * // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Requirements : //**

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 5pt;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To apply to participate in the Technology Wizards program // **<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">//:// Complete and submit the Tech Wizards application form below; //upon submission of the form the Tech Wizards informational packet including parental permission forms and photo release forms will be forwarded to the Tech Wizard Team Teacher/Advisor identified in the application form.//

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Due to the anticipated popularity of this program please apply early seats are limited; **//<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">all applications for the Tech Wizards program MUST be received no later than 5:00 pm October 16, 2009. //**

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;">**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The Tech Wizards Program has reached capacity for 2009 - 2010 and applications are now closed. **

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