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Online Tools

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News Feeds

California Department of Education
Education Jobs Fund
Preliminary Calculations for Ed Jobs Funding
Education Funding Bills Passed

K-12 High Speed Network
States given millions for new assessments
Are open textbooks gaining momentum in higher ed?
FCC seeks input on rules for online services

eSchool News
Microsoft calls for cloud-computing regulations
Grant-giving continues despite financial limitations
Online college for union members in the works

New York Times
Smarter Than You Think: The Boss Is Robotic, and Rolling Up Behind You
Craigslist Blocks Access to ?Adult Services? Pages
Digital Domain: A Strong Password Isn?t the Strongest Security

SETS Projects

TICAL is one of California's four Statewide Education Technology Services (SETS). Each project provides unique resources to help educators use technology. Visit our colleagues at:

California Resource Learning Network (CLRN) provides a guide to standards-aligned electronic learning resources and assessments.

EdTechProfile provides educational administrators with tools that guide their decisions about how to integrate technology into classroom instruction and how to create and evaluate effective teacher technology training programs.

TechSETS provides technical professionals in California schools improved access to training, support and other resources.

In addition, the California Technology Assistance Program provides regional support to districts. Look here to find the contact information for your county.

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