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Towson University Affiliate:

Towson University Affiliate:. Transforming IT Program Support. Webex, Telepresence New Academy programs BRAC/security career opportunities Emphasis on STEM and P21 skills Alignment to Common Core Standards New Health Information Networking curriculum. Inconsistent communication

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Towson University Affiliate:

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  1. Towson University Affiliate: Transforming IT Program Support

  2. Webex, Telepresence New Academy programs BRAC/security career opportunities Emphasis on STEM and P21 skills Alignment to Common Core Standards New Health Information Networking curriculum Inconsistent communication Inconsistent messaging to stakeholders and administrators Ineffective instructional practices Inconsistent student growth and success We’re growing and changing! Exciting new opportunities for students and instructors: Existing inequities requiring innovative solutions:

  3. Current activities: Community website Cisco news Instructor postings Q and A Sharing best practices through quarterly webinars Monthly technical webinars from Cisco Summer training Annual Cisco NA conference: June 18-20 2012 in San Jose—or Virtual Conference Annual MD Cisco conference: October Professional Day New opportunities: Cadre of qualified instructor trainer/mentors New interactive web portal from Cisco New quality metrics and resources for continuous improvement Academy Startup Guide Academy Quality Development Plan Increased publicity Videos of outstanding practices “Academy of the Month” Building the CTE IT Community

  4. Alignment resources: Standards-based curriculum crosswalks • STEM and ITPA Career Cluster alignment • Common Core standards alignment • Certification test objectives alignment

  5. Towson’s Current Role Towson’s New Roles Future CATC NetAcad Resource Program Instructor Training Center Academy Support Center Regional Academy Local Academy Cisco Academy Students Students

  6. Summer Training Plans • 3-day in-person instructor “boot camps” • A+, CCENT, and CCNA certification • Oracle Institute: July 16-20 • New Cisco instructor training • Blended distance learning model • Common Core alignment workshop Moving IT programs into the 21st century!

  7. Contact the Towson Affiliate: Nancy Null MSDE Affiliate Co-Director Towson ASC and ITC Contact nnull@towson.edu

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