ALEX
(Alabama
Learning
Exchange)
Alabama
Educational
Technology
Conference
Distance Learning
E-Rate/Children's
Internet
Protection Act
Ed Tech Federal Applications
Library Media
Newsletters
State Technology
Plan - IMPACT
The Alabama
Course of Study:
Technology
Technology
Planning/
Technology
Coordinator
Resources
Other
Technology Initiatives
Dr. Melinda Maddox, Director - oti@alsde.edu
Phone: (334) 242-9594
Serves as a single point of contact in school system technology planning. This office implements the Alabama Technology Plan for K-12 Education, provides support and assistance in filing for E-rate discounts, leads the ACCESS distance learning program,and supports LEAs in technology planning.
It is responsible for administering Federal Grant Programs for Technology, responding to requests from organizations and agencies needing technology data, and maintaining a database of technology compiled from yearly survey reports.
The Technology Initiatives office coordinates and implements all aspects of the Alabama Educational Technology
Conference. Its mission is to use technology as a tool to prepare the student of today to become a productive,
contributing citizen of tomorrow.
Website: www.aetc.cc
Contact: Don Marchant, jmarchant@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
ACCESS Distance Learning
ACCESS is a statewide distance learning initiative that provides high-quality classroom courses and teachers, via technology. Full implementation of ACCESS in the Fall of 2006 will ensure Alabama students, especially those in smaller, rural schools, will have the ability to take advanced level courses and electives that might not otherwise be available to them.
Website: www.accessdl.state.al.us
Martha Donaldson, marthad@alsde.edu
Phone: (334) 242-9594
Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)
Alabama's educational web portal where teachers and administrators can find courses of study, lesson plans, and web resources aligned to Alabama Course of Study content standards.
Website: www.alex.state.al.us
Dr. Shannon Parks, sparks@alsde.edu
Phone: (334) 242-9594
Alabama Virtual Library
EETT, Title II, Part D
Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Grant is funded by the Title II, Part D federal funds. These instructional technology funds are to be expended by the federal regulations and are used for instructional technology to improve student achievement.
There are two parts of the EETT, Title II, Part D Grant: 1) Formula Funds: Every LEA will qualify for the EETT formula funds and must submit an application aligned with the LEA Technology Plan. These funds must be expended according to the LEA Technology Plan and according to the federal regulations. 2) Competitive Grant Funds: These funds are only for LEAs who meet the criteria for qualifications and must be expended according to the LEA Technology Plan and as stated in the Competitive Grant Application. The LEAs who qualify for the competitive funds must submit a grant application to the SDE in a strict timely manner. The SDE will select readers to read and score the grant application. Only the LEAs who score high enough will be awarded the grant funds.
Contact: Hannis Roberts, hroberts@alsde.edu
Phone: (334) 242-9594
eLearning Alabama
Contact: Cheri Hayes, chayes@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
E-Rate/Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
Website: www.ti.state.al.us
Contact: Jerome Browning, jbrowning@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
Library Media
ALMO Website: http://alex.state.al.us/librarymedia/index.html
Contact: Ginger Eastman, geastman@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
Newsletters
Contact: Don Marchant, jmarchant@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
State Technology Plan - IMPACT: Indicators for Measuring Progress in Advancing Classroom Technology
Technology Initiatives Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet on programs in Technology Initiatives.
Contact: Melinda Maddox, mmaddox@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
Technology in Motion
Contact: Cheri Hayes, chayes@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
Technology Standards Code pp. 430-431
(Please scroll to the highlighted area regarding Technology)
The Alabama Course of Study: Technology
Contact: Don Marchant, jmarchant@alsde.edu
Phone: (334)242-9594
Other
Request Technology Training for Administrators
Request Technology Training for Teachers
Supported By: Alabama Dept. of Education/Information Systems
Primary Contact: Dr. Melinda Maddox or (334) 242-9594
Technical Support Only: Web Administrator