Districts across the nation are looking for new models to deliver ongoing, job-embedded and relevant professional development opportunities in a cost-effective manner. Learn from the Schultz Center, a non-profit organization supporting the professional development needs of 5 Northeast Florida districts including Duval County, about the challenges, successes and lessons learned when moving face to face professional learning to an online environment. Paty Savage, Director of Instructional Technology, shares how Schultz Center has managed to transition professional learning activities into an online environment while keeping them aligned with national standards and maintaining their rigor and relevance. Also explored is how districts can expand professional learning opportunities and nurture powerful educator communities in a cost-effective manner using Blackboard solutions.

1. Thursday April 9, 2009 Paty Savage , Director of Instructional Technology, Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership Mike Petersen , Manager, K-12 Solutions Engineers Moving Face-to-face Professional Development Online

2. 20 million users 9 global offices across 4 continents Born from education in 1997 1,000+ of us, working with 5,200+ of you Extended by 2,500 developers and partners +

5. Client Community THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

7. Who We Are Paty Savage The Schultz Center for Teaching And Leadership

9. So, you want online professional development... Where do you start?

23. www.k12perspectives.com www.edweek.org The new technology infrastructure supports teachers with a constant community presence, in which content, curriculum and professional practice are integrated and immediately accessible . John Canuel, Director of Technology Jefferson County School District, CO