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Classrooms for the future

McKeesport Area School District’s . Classrooms for the future. Equipment. Quote. John Dewey “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our students of their tomorrow”. Classrooms for the future Objectives:. Recognizing and embracing the need for high school reform

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Classrooms for the future

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  1. McKeesport Area School District’s Classrooms for the future

  2. Equipment

  3. Quote John Dewey “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our students of their tomorrow”

  4. Classrooms for the future Objectives: • Recognizing and embracing the need for high school reform • Enable teachers to use technology as an effective tool for educating students • Preparing students to enter and successfully compete in the ever-expanding high-tech global marketplace

  5. Our partners… Penn State: Greater Allegheny California University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Community College of Allegheny County

  6. 2006-2007 2007 FALL course

  7. Any Junior or Senior who resides in the McKeesport Area School District --even if they attend another high school program • Student must have a 2.0 GPA for Community College, a 2.5 GPA for California University of PA and a 3.0 GPA for Penn State • Student must have teacher or counselor recommendation • Must pass placement tests, if applicable WHO is ELIGIBLE FOR DUAL ENROLLment?

  8. Will transform the way teachers teach and the way students learn with enhanced technology, laptop computers, and state-of-the art resources Will provide funds to give teachers and school leaders extensive training on how to best harness the power of technology to increase student achievement and ensure students are ready for college and the high-tech global job market. Program Benefits

  9. $ 299,766.00 2007-08 Grant Award

  10. Patricia J. Scales District Grants and Special Projects Coordinator 3590 O’Neil Boulevard McKeesport, PA 15132 412.948.1362 or 412.948.1363 pscales@mckasd.net Ralph Brinkman Classrooms for the Future Coach 1960 Eden Park Blvd. McKeesport, PA 15132 412-664-3795 orrbrinkman@mckasd.net District Contact Persons for Classrooms for the future:

  11. To all McKeesport Area School Directors… Thank you for your continued support of grant funded projects

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