ISTE Certification Training for Educators
Description
Technology integration shouldn’t be about the tool - it should be about the learning. In this competency-based program, you will explore what it means to transform learning and improve student outcomes through the thoughtful and engaging use of technology.
During the ISTE Certification process, educators will deeply engage with the ISTE Standards for Educators and pedagogy that transforms learning. We will move beyond tools into an exploration of using technology to empower and inspire students.
In Phase 1, you will come together with other educators for two days in a face-to-face learning environment to deepen your understanding of the standards (ISTE Standards for Students and for Educators) and explore how technology can be used to create lively and engaging learning environments.
In Phase 2, you will continue your learning over the next five weeks online, engaging with your colleagues from the course and creating artifacts of your learning that you can use immediately in your classroom.
Following the online portion of the program, you will enter Phase 3, the 6-month portfolio phase. In this phase, you will apply your learning to create artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio in order to earn the ISTE Certification.
The ISTE Certification recognizes educators who understand how to use technology for learning in meaningful and transformative ways in classrooms and schools.
Want to participate but don’t have advanced tech skills? Check out our ISTE Certification for Educators: Design for Tech Newbies course!
Audience
Classroom teachers, Librarian/Media Specialists, Technology Educators, Tech Integrationists, Instructional Coaches and Administrators; Grades K - 12
Credits
45 PDPs or 2 graduate credits will be awarded to participants upon completion of this training. Graduate credit is available at an additional cost of $130. Graduate credit registration and payment occurs at the first face-to-face meeting, and payment can be made by credit card or check at that time.
Dates and Locations
This course will include two full day face-to-face sessions followed by 6 weeks of online course work.
September 2019 in Northampton:
- Face-to-face sessions: September 23 and 24, 2019, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Collaborative for Educational Services (Register by Sept 9)
- Online course work: September 25 through October 29, 2019
Cost and Registration
The cost of the workshop is $700 for member districts, and $750 for non-member districts. Register online or download and mail the registration form, available on the right side of this page.
Registration
A maximum class size is set for each course and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of registrations for a course exceeds the maximum seats available or is too low to be able to conduct a quality learning experience, CES will inform you of available options.
Course Cancellation
If you wish to cancel your registration, please submit a request in writing (via mail, email or fax) no later than 7 business days before the workshop’s start date. After that, there are no refunds or billing adjustments.
In the event that a course is cancelled by the Collaborative for Educational Services, we will notify you as soon as possible. Please be sure to provide your best email address and phone number so we can contact you. Although every effort is made to avoid last minute cancellations, if an emergency arises, we will do our best to reach you at the phone number and email address you provide.
Inclement Weather
Any delays or cancellations are posted online at collaborative.org. You may also call 413.588.5979 after 6:30am for information about classes that day.
Download Offline Registration Form