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: Basic Proficiency

·       Level II: Professional Proficiency

·       Level III: Mentor/Leadership Proficiency

 

Educators demonstrate mastery at each level through the development of a portfolio organized around proficiency standards. The CTAP Region 8 proficiency standards are aligned to Standards 9 and 16 of the teacher performance standards written by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

 

 

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

 

·       Level I demonstrates your personal proficiency with a computer. Your portfolio will contain proof that your school can count on you to use basic applications and research tools at a level required for a teacher. 

 

·       Level II is a professional proficiency, which means that you are able to teach the same things to students that you demonstrated for yourself in Level I. Level III is for leaders and mentors who want to help other educators become proficient in technology.  We often use Level III educators as trainers or presenters.

 

·       Level III educators have the authority to certify Level I and Level II portfolios.  As a Level III mentor or leader, 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. Leaders take on the role of planning and management as described below.

 

 

How to apply:

EACH application for CTAP Level I/II/III has a $25 processing fee.  Applications received without the processing fee will be returned.

To apply for CTAP Level I/Level II, educators must submit a portfolio, attestation form and certification application to a Level III certified CTAP Technology Mentor. You may also take the CTAP Level I/Level II online course.  Once approved, the application is then forwarded to the local CTAP office for processing, along with a check made payable to Ventura County Office of Education Program 0383.

To apply for Level III certification (after completing Levels I and II), educators must submit a Level III portfolio, along with attestation form and certification application to their local CTAP Office for approval, along with a check made payable to Ventura County Office of Education Program 0383.

 

To register for the CTAP Level I/Level II 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.