Summer 2020 Professional Development Offerings

  • Google Certified Educator -  Level One
    Joanna Carroll, Instructor
    Monday, July 13 - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
    8:30AM - 12:30 PM

     

    Level 1 focuses on Google Tools at a foundational level. It is perfect for the educator who would like to learn how to integrate technology into the classroom. We will explore the basics of G Suite to increase professional learning, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. Users have the option to take the Level 1 exam at the end of the training to become Google Level One Certified. The cost of the exam is $10.

Please contact Director of Human Resources Joe Franklin with any questions.

Welcome District Staff

Course Approval and Salary Lane Change 2020 - 2021

Full Color Posters

  • Full Color Posters are Now Available!

    We have 2 sizes and 2 paper qualities to choose from:

    • Medium Size – Heavyweight White Paper (approx 17 x 24) $3.00 each
    • Regular/Large Size – Heavyweight White Paper (approx 24 x 34) $4.00 each
    • Medium Size – Regular White Paper (approx 17 x 24) $2.00 each
    • Regular/Large Size – Regular White Paper (approx. 24 x 34) $3.00 each

    NEW ORDER FORM - Color Poster Order Form

    These posters can be laminated once you have them printed.

    Contact the Tech Center with questions.

Important Links for 2019

Who to Contact List

  • Do you have questions about district resources?  Are you unable to access a district resource?  Check out our Who to Contact List.

Social Media in District 108

  • Facebook
    Like us on Facebook and follow announcements and events on your timeline
     
    Twitter
    We have two Twitter feeds:
    • @Pekin108 is a general one with announcements from the District homepage
    • @tech_d108 is an Instructional Technology subject specific feed on the Instructional Technology page. 
    Follow us for informative tweets!

Ongoing Grant Opportunities

Group/Company Website
ALA Association for Library Service for Children Professional Service http://www.ala.org//alsc/awardsgrants/profawards
Awesome Foundation http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en
DonorsChoose.org http://www.donorschoose.org/
Farrell Family Foundation Grants http://www.farrellfamilyfoundation.com/
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Toolbox for Education Grants http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
Reiman Foundation Grants Accepts proposals any time for education-focused projects. http://www.reimanfoundation.org/
Toshiba America Foundation Accepts grades 6 - 12 science and math teacher applications for grants of $5000 or less. http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp
GetEDFunding http://www.getedfunding.com/c/index.web?s@r.3G.Qvx7RZ7.

grants with deadlines

Company/Group: Website: Deadline:
NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/grants-to-educators/ Applications are due February 1, June 1, and October 15.
Thank America's Teachers Grant Program https://www.thankamericasteachers.com/submit-a-proposal/ August 30
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants http://www.nctm.org/Grants/ November 6
Kids in Need Foundation http://www.kinf.org/grants/ September 30

Infinitec Training

Internet Safety Curriculum

Remote Learning Days - Check In and End of Day

District Work Load

Communications Committee

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Committee