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The Buffalo Teacher Resource Center, supported by a $2.5 million grant, empowers 200 local teachers weekly with comprehensive technology training. Located in the WNED Buffalo Professional Development and Technology Center, this initiative collaborates with Buffalo Public Schools, SUNY at Buffalo, and Erie 1 BOCES, offering resources to enhance digital integration in education. Key programs include the Educational Channel ThinkBright.TV for year-round professional development and outreach training specialized in areas such as reading, math, and science.
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Buffalo Professional Development and Technology Center • Buffalo Teacher Resource Center • (2) 20 station computer labs Mac Dual platform • Distance Learning Room • Offices: • BPS Curriculum Heads- Reading, Math, Science, Professional Development • SUNY at Buffalo • Buffalo State College
Buffalo Professional Development and Technology Center ~ 200 Buffalo teachers per week receive technology training at the center
$2.5 million grant to harness the power of digital technology for lifelong learning
Partnership • WNED • Erie 1 BOCES • Buffalo Public Schools • SUNY at Buffalo • Center for Applied Technology • in Education (CATE)
Outreach/Training • Erie 1 BOCES • Shared staff person - training on ThinkBright resources • Additional 20 technology integration specialists include ThinkBright in their trainings
Outreach/Training • 2003-2004 School Year • 96 sessions • 3400 teachers reached
Educational Channel ThinkBright TV • 24/7 Educational programming • -Workforce Development • -Teacher Professional Development • -“Homework Hotline” • -Children’s Literacy • -Prime Time Theme Nights • Health-Arts-History-Heritage-Science • Soft launch - November 15th • Major launch - January 15th
Professional Development Summer Digital Institute