February 2002 — The Final Word
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Education Act Sets Stage for Technology Reform
One additional stipulation is that no less than 25 percent of all technology-related money received under this bill by the local education agency must be spent on professional development in the integration of advanced technologies, including emerging technologies, into curricula and instruction. A few other topics for professional development are mentioned as well. One is a waiver provision, whereby a local education agency may not have to spend at least 25 percent of its money on professional development if it can demonstrate to the state that it already provides that same professional development.
Again, the rules for implementing this legislation have not yet been formulated, nor have the specifics on the money been settled. Watch future issues of T.H.E. Journal for additional, more in-depth articles on this and related topics, and visit www.thejournal.com for the most current information.
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