AB 430 Principal Training Program Module III
The Principal Training Program (AB 430) provides funding for school districts to provide quality professional development for school site administrators. AB 430 Module III provides principals with a working knowledge of the use of technology and its relationship to school management, accountability, and the delivery and assessment of instruction to students and staff. In addition, principals will understand how to connect to, and navigate through, the vast amount of available instructional resources for classroom and school use.
RIMS CTAP Region 10 is an approved provider for AB 430 Module III.
The training sessions will be customized for all school districts when practical. Planning meetings will be held with each district to identify the sessions that best match the needs of their principals.
Outcomes
- Technology Planning and Effective Use of Instructional Technology
- Accessing Educational Resources and Principal Networking Online
- EdTechProfile Technology Assessment and Reporting Features
- Data-driven Decision Making and Data Systems
- Classroom Observations (DataTrek) and Handheld Basics
- Integrating Technology Tools into Instructional Practice
Time frame
AB 430 Module III will encompass 20 hours of face-to-face workshops. In addition, each participant will participate in 20 hours of follow-up that is referred to as the practicum.
Audience
Site Administrators are the main audience for AB 430 Module III. Tier I administrators may take the full AB 430 program to count towards their Tier II. District office, county or special education administrators with Tier I may participate in the Principal Training Program to complete Tier II requirements.
Cost
The cost for the AB 430 Principal Training Program comes through the AB 430 legislation. Local districts apply for this funding through an application to the California Department of Education. http://www.ab430training.org/
Local districts contract with approved providers for Modules I, II and III.
For more information
Contact Bill Robinson, Program Manager.
