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 * Support and training for teachers related to new software programs.This includes training for the new program called Performance Tracker http://avongrove.pa.altperf.com/. During this recent training, the teachers were instructed in the procedures for signing on, viewing data, creating graphs, identifying how to compare data among students, classes, individuals, standards, benchmarks and tests. After the training, the teachers were provided time to utilize the data from the program to identify student groups for next year's classes.
 * Several training sessions related to the Smartboards. The sessions consisted of information for the new user, medium and advanced users.
 * Support in creating web pages located on teacherweb. Some of them include: http://teacherweb.com/PA/AvonGroveIntermediateSchool/TinaSmith/h0.stm; http://teacherweb.com/PA/AvonGroveIntermediateSchool/DianePersons/
 * Assistance in creating imovies and cds for conferences and personal record keeping.
 * Weekly communication regarding sites, new technology and other tips via the school newsletter
 * We created a Technology Handbook for new teachers that provides information on programs, applications, and websites. This handbook can be distributed to all new teachers at the start of the school year to help ease them into using technology.
 * Due to the large influx of new teachers our school experienced, there was a huge demand for technology support at the beginning of the year. By having an ITLT program in place, each ITLT was able to help the new teachers become acclimated and learn the procedures for taking attendance, using the report card software, and basic e-mail applications. Withough the ITLT's support, these teachers might have felt more frustrated on top of the adjustments that normally come along with the first year of teaching.