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QAD, Inc.
of Carpinteria has become the prime local sponsor of TeachNet in Santa
Barbara County. Gary Clark, Cheli Hidalgo, and Kathy Burford were on
hand at the annual Teachers Network Curriculum Fair in early October,
representing QAD, Inc. and this major new partnership.
“TeachNet is a program for K-12 public school educators interested
in developing, digitizing, and disseminating web-based curriculum materials.”
explained County Superintendent Bill Cirone in announcing the new partnership.
“TeachNet mentors help teachers integrate web-based lessons into
the classroom as a way to improve student learning. Classroom teachers
gain access to curriculum and technical specialists, grants, and a supportive
network to further develop their skills,” he said.
QAD’s sponsorship provides stipends for the Santa Barbara County
TeachNet Mentors, who each produce two comprehensive curriculum units
that fully incorporate web technology.
TeachNet mentors are currently active at seven of the Teachers Network
affiliate sites: New York City, Boston MA, Miami FL, Santa Barbara,
Westchester NY, Wiscasset ME, and Ireland.
2002-2003 Santa Barbara County TeachNet Mentors:
Jeff Foote, Guadalupe Union School District
Martha McIntyre, Carpinteria Unified School District
Ann D’Angelo Orton, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Michael Orton, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Petti Pfau, Solvang School District
Jessica Rivera, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Further information is available by contacting Carol Gregor, director
of teacher programs and support, at 964-4711, ext. 5281.
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