The CTAP Region 8 Technology Certification program is designed to help 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 3 Levels of Proficiency:

 

·       Level I: Technology for Educators Proficiency

·       Level II: Professional Proficiency

·       Level III: Mentor Proficiency

 

Educators demonstrate mastery at each level through the development of a portfolio organized around proficiency standards. These proficiencies align to ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS Standards).

 

 

What is the difference between proficiency levels I, II and III?

 

·       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

 

·       Level III is a mentor proficiency, educators have the authority to certify Level I and Level II portfolios.  As a Level III mentor, you will examine portfolios, explain proficiency requirements, participate in proficiency and assessment discussions, and act as a resource for educators and others interested in meeting the proficiencies. Certification expires after five years.

 

 

How to apply:

These online courses are offered at no charge and are self paced.  EACH application for CTAP Level I/II has a $25 processing fee.  Applications received without the processing fee will be returned.

To apply for CTAP Level I/II/III certification, educators must submit an online portfolio, attestation form and certification application to the local CTAP office for processing and approval, along with a check made payable to Ventura County Office of Education Program 0383.

To register for the CTAP Level online course, please send an email to Genevieve Reifer with your name, school district and site, email address and which level you would like to register for. Verification will be required to register for Level II/III courses.