Successful staff development depends on more than following the guidelines of a grant program or coordinating agency.  Careful planning and alignment to standards must be supported by the right combination of appropriate topics, knowledgeable instructors and effective teaching aids.

Click the links below to learn more about technology strands, instructors and instructional materials used in the TLCF workshop series.

• Technology Strands

• C.A.S.T.L.E. Instructor Profiles

• Selected Training Materials

About the Menu

Visit TLCF Home to learn about the state and federal implementation of the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund.

Click the Standards button to review training programs, and access links to both Illinois and National Education Technology Standards for Teachers.

Select Training to see the staff development programs, materials and professionals that C.A.S.T.L.E. provided for participating schools.

The Schools button links to selected TLCF schools' student and teacher projects.

This Summer, staff development continued through a dynamic program with Region I schools. Click this button to see samples from their staff development experiences.

Visit Area VII to learn more about the professionals dedicated to brining the best in funding opportunities and staff development to these Chicago area schools.