NETS for Teachers Nets for Teachers The standards for supporting digital age learners. Essential Conditions The conditions necessary to effectively leverage technology for learning. Additional Resources Connecting educators with information, people, and organizations around the world. What Makes a Great Teacher? For years, the secrets to great teaching have seemed more like alchemy than science, a mix of motivational mumbo jumbo and misty-eyed tales of inspiration and dedication. But for more than a decade, one organization has been tracking hundreds of thousands of kids, and looking at why some teachers can move them three grade levels ahead in a year and others can’t. Now, as the Obama administration offers states more than $4 billion to identify and cultivate effective teachers, Teach for America is ready to release its data. by Amanda Ripley   Technology Tips Topic Summary Virtual Schools & Online Learning How virtual schools and online learning develops using a graphic display of the key components.   Register for workshops online!   Currently, Oswego County BOCES utilizes My Learning Plan as the way in which you will sign up for classes and workshops for training offered by the Model Schools Program. You can find the entire Oswego County BOCES training & workshop catalog by clicking the link in this line. This catalog will contain workshops available from the Oswego County BOCES Instructional Support Services department and may be quite extensive. When viewing this catalog you will have the option to narrow your search to the different sub-sections of ISS (like RADIICAL, Model Schools or Instructional Technology) and in that way see the classes/workshops/events that you are most interested in. IMPORTANT Please note that you will be required to create an account in the My Learning Plan (WebRegistration) system in order to sign up for these classes and/or workshops if you do not already have one. This process is very fast and can be done when you sign up for your first class. This registration system is not part of the Oswego County BOCES computer network and therefore if you do not create an account you will not be able to use this system. This WebRegistration system is the only way to sign up for classes as we no longer accept email, telephone or fax requests. HELP For help with the WebRegistration system please use one of the following links: You need general help on the My Learning Plan process. You have never used My Learning Plan before and need instructions. You have used My Learning Plan before but you have forgotten your password. You would like to change your password for our My Learning Plan registration system. You would like to change your email address for our My Learning Plan registration system (please remember that you should always use your organizational email address and not a personal address). This is a tutorial of how the entire My Learning Plan process works. This is provided by the My Learning Plan organization. CANCELLATION POLICY Classes may be cancelled no later than 24 hours prior to class time for the following reasons: Insufficient enrollment Bad Weather Loss of power at host facility Other reasons WITHDRAWAL POLICY Please do not withdraw from a class less than 24 hours from the date and time of the class. If you are within the 24 hour window and must withdraw please be sure to contact the course provider immediately using one of the contact options below.   mhart2@oswegoboces.org Phone: (315) 963-4303 Fax: (315) 963 - 4306