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  CTAP Technology Certification Levels I and II  

The CTAP Region 8 Technology Certification program is designed to help Region 8 educators direct their educational technology professional development. The objective of Technology Certification is to ensure that classroom educators have the requisite skills, knowledge and ability to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum.

 

Technology Certification is organized into Levels of Proficiency:

  • Level I: Technology for Educators Proficiency
  • Level II: Professional Proficiency for Teaching Common Core Technology

Educators demonstrate mastery at each level through the development of an online portfolio organized around proficiency standards.

 


What is the difference between the proficiency levels?

 

Level I objective is to ensure educators are able to:

  • Communicate and collaborate electronically.
  • Plan, design and prepare for implementation of learning experiences.
  • Evaluate and assess using technology tools.


Level II objective is to ensure educators are able to apply educational technology skills in an educational setting to:

  • Customize curriculum to enhance its relevance and value to a wider range of learning styles and abilities
  • Improve student ability to access relevant technologies
  • Use technology to more effectively meet individual student needs


How to apply:

To apply for CTAP Level I/II certification, educators must submit an online portfolio, attestation form and certification application to the local CTAP office for processing and approval.

To register for the CTAP Level online course, please send an email to Genevieve Reifer with your name, school district, site, and preferred email address.  If you are applying for Level II certification, you will be required to provide verification of Level I certification.

 Effective August 1, 2012

CTAP Certification Courses have an enrollment fee of $75.  Payment may be made by check (payable to Ventura County Office of Education - Program 0383) or credit card.  Upon receipt of payment, you will be registered into the online course and receive a registration email. This will explain how to sign into the online site and other information will be within the website.


** Each course must be completed within 3 months from your first successful course login.
 
  CTAP Designated Subject Credential (DSC) Levels 1 and 2  

Technology is a key component in standards-based education. Teachers are able to design and provide instruction that allows students to engage in learning in ways that may be more suited to their style than lectures, textbooks and other traditional modes of instruction. As teachers look for ways to make classroom activities relevant to the real world for their students, technology is making these possibilities a reality in many classrooms. When used as an educational tool research suggests that technology can inspire projects that increase enthusiasm for learning, as well as teach students teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking.

 
The CTAP Designated Subject Credential (DSC) Educational Technology Level One and Two courses are designed to help you gain a better perspective of how technology can be used to support your current teaching.  These courses are available online only and are self-paced. 


How to apply:


Effective August 1, 2012


CTAP DSC Educational Technology Certification Courses have an enrollment fee of $25.  Payment may be made by check (payable to Ventura County Office of Education - Program 0383).


** Each course must be completed within 3 months from your first successful course login.


To register for the CTAP DSC Level 1/Level 2 online course, please send an email to Genevieve Reifer with your name, school district, site, and preferred email address.  If you have completed DSC Level One certification, you will be required to provide verification in order to register for DSC Level Two.


To complete your Level One course you will need to complete the following assignments:

  1. Learning Activity Review
  2. 21st Century Learning Forum post
  3. Contribute two Resources to the DSC Technology Integration Resource List
  4. After completing all of the assignments, please submit the Level 1 Sign Off Form and mail your check made payable to Ventura County Office of Education Program 0383, to Genevieve Reifer at the Ventura County CTAP Office.


To complete your Level Two course you will need to:

  1. Complete L2: Activities 1-3 (Connecting Curriculum and Technology, Teachers and Students Using Technology, Lesson Template)
  2. Post to the Activity Discussion Forum
  3. Submit a completed lesson plan that integrates technology based on the Lesson Template
  4. After completing all of the assignments, please submit the Level 2 Sign Off Form, please mail your check made payable to Ventura County Office of Education Program 0383, to Genevieve Reifer at the Ventura County CTAP Office.
 
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