Practitioner Schools 7.0: Empowered Learner

The application window for Practitioner Schools (PS) 7.0 Empowered Learner Program is now open. Apply to participate in our program that focuses on strategically and systematically ensuring L.A. Unified students leverage digital resources and develop foundational 21st century practices interconnected with computer science education and digital citizenship.

OVERVIEW: Intent to Participate

Learn more: https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/16015

Leading Edge EdTech Summit (LEETS): April 23, 2022

Now in its 4th year, LEETS is transitioning back into an in-person edtech festival, officially named LEETSFest22. This signature event will bring leading edge connections to key edtech initiatives for L.A. Unified to expand computer science education, implement 21st century teaching and learning, and advance digital citizenship.

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Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) Program

Applications now open.

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) is a Microsoft Philanthropies program that builds sustainable Computer Science (CS) programs in high schools by pairing classroom teachers with industry volunteers and a proven curricula.

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Leading for Impact Podcast - Episode 3

In Episode 3, edtech influencers and lifelong learners share their implementation strategies to build capacity at their school site, stay connected as learners, and facilitate 21st century instruction.

Enjoy the Leading for Impact podcast at bit.ly/ITI-Podcast or listen on: Apple Podcasts

CSEd Week 2021 - December 6-10, 2021

Save the Date for L.A. Unified’s Computer Science Education Week December 6-10, 2021

This year's theme is #CSEverywhere! Share highlights and how you plan to celebrate at bit.ly/CelebrateCSEdWeek

Leading for Impact Podcast - Episode 2

In this month’s episode, the Instructional Leadership Team at Garvanza Elementary Technology & Leadership Magnet (GETLM) shares their Digital Citizenship journey. Together, the principal, magnet coordinator, and instructional technology facilitator describe their school’s #DigCit culture and plans for a successful Digital Citizenship Week showcase!

Enjoy the Leading for Impact podcast at bit.ly/ITI-Podcast or listen on: Apple Podcasts

Instructional Technology Planning Cohort: November 22-24

We invite school Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) to join us for a 3-day cohort to dialogue and develop an informed, effective school-wide plan for digital age learners. This is a professional learning opportunity which provides school Instructional Leadership Teams guidance in developing an Instructional Technology Plan for digital learning tailored to each school’s needs.

Interested school leaders contact Maria Magnanimo-Toledo at mmagna1@lausd.net

Leading for Impact Podcast

You are invited to listen in on how L.A. Unified is making an impact with instructional technology. In this monthly podcast you will hear directly from educational leaders who are leveraging technology along with sound instructional practices to transform teaching and learning in equitable and impactful ways.

Enjoy the Leading for Impact podcast at bit.ly/ITI-Podcast

Digital Citizenship Week October 18-22, 2021

Will your school be celebrating DCW week?

Please let us know of your efforts by completing this form.

For more ideas, visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/16713

#DigCitCon2021

L.A. Unified and the Division of Instruction’s Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) collaborates once again with the Association of California School Administrators Region 16 (ACSA-R16) to bring DigCitCon2021 to the District, the premier digital citizenship conference for administrators, by administrators.

To RSVP register at: bit.ly/RSVP-DigCitCon2021