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Four Lead Teachers are selected at each Core School, one from each of the four basic content areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies at the middle school level. These teachers have an enthusiasm for using technology in the classroom as well as for the opportunities technology offers for instruction. They are willing "to think outside the book."
As Lead Teachers, these individuals attend workshops and receive professional development training from the C·R·E·A·T·E for Mississippi Staff and others. They are encouraged to participate in regional, state, and national conferences. They receive on-site support from the Technology Facilitator at their schools. All activities involving the Lead Teachers are designed to allow them to develop technology skills that they can use both professionally and personally.
Each Lead Teacher agrees to implement technology integrated lesson plans on curriculum units in their classroom instruction. Assistance in implementing the lesson plans is provided by both the C·R·E·A·T·E for Mississippi staff and the Technology Facilitators.
Lead Teachers are encouraged to mentor other teachers at their schools. As the Lead Teachers grow in their technology skill levels, they also are providing staff development technology training for their peers. Being a Lead Teacher means learning something new almost daily and applying that knowledge in the classroom to benefit their students, giving them skills the students can carry into the 21st Century.
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