21st Century Schools Initiative 2008-2009

My work on the 21st Century Schools Initiative in Louisiana in 2008-2009 has been focused on programs to advance student engagement, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and ultimately achievement measured by improved test scores, increased attendance, lower discipline rates, and improved graduation and promotion rates. I have been working with the Jefferson Parish Public School System and other school districts in Louisiana to design professional development programs around Web 2.0 technology and content programs with partners including:

• November Learning www.novemberlearning.com
• ePals www.epals.com
• Metiri Group www.metiri.com
• Discovery Education www.discoverylearning.com
• Smithsonian American Art Museum www.americanart.si.edu
• Schlechty Center for School reform www.schlechtycenter.org
• Promethean Interactive White Boards www.prometheanworld.com
• Pearson Education Training www.pearson.com

The instructional technology group in Jefferson Parish has been doing fantastic work around Web 2.0 technology and content programs, integrated with the curriculum, by offering classroom embedded professional development. Find many examples of their work on the 21S In Action wiki: http://jppss-21s-in-action.wetpaint.com/

At Jefferson Parish, we have formed partnerships with local museums and organizations to create innovative programs using Web 2.0 technology. Read more about these programs with The Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the Louisiana State Museum on the Jefferson Parish 21S In Action wiki: http://jppss-21s-in-action.wetpaint.com/