DATE OPTIONS: We have combined the in-person sessions to one session on October 4, 2019. Register and pay directly from the links below -- please DO NOT register from this page.

LACOE EMPLOYEES: Please note that for this special course, the fees are not waived for LACOE employees.

Oct. 4: Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey - http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/900-153015 

The Instructional Media Resource Associate (IMRA) certificate course was designed to help K-12 school library staff expand the skills of those working in the school or district library setting. Created by the San Diego County Office of Education and in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education, the eight-week course IMRA course is one of the few professional learning opportunities for library technicians and related classified staff members to gain effective strategies to transform libraries into 21st-century learning centers. 

The IMRA course will examine:

• The role of school library staff
• Model School Library Standards
• California standards
• Digital citizenship
• Information literacy
• Collection management
• Promoting the library media center
• Technology tools

The IMRA course includes one face-to-face training day on Thursday, October 4, 2018, followed by eight online modules. The IMRA course is $200 per person and includes materials and LACOE's Multimedia Services membership for access to CalSNAP.

Choose the in-person session most convenient to you, then register and pay directly from the links below:

Oct. 4: Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey - http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/900-153015 

For questions, contact Julie Drake at 562-922-6246 or by email to media_services@lacoe.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• IMRA Workshop Flyer
• IMRA video highlighting benefits

What Recent IMRA Graduates Are Saying:

"The beauty of this course is that you put into practice what you study. I have taken technology classes before, been inspired but never really used much of the information in my daily work. With this class, you actually get to test your knowledge and skills. I already feel that I am a better library assistant because of the newly gained knowledge..." - Helle V., Piedmont Unified

" If you are debating whether or not to take this class, or if you have been nudged in this direction, take a deep breath and hang on for the ride! This course was so much more than I had expected. You will gain so much information, receive confirmation, and you will have a tremendous amount of support available to you, not only from your teachers but from your classmates. From the 8-week fully packed course, I have already been able to adapt some of the information right into my Library Media Tech position." - Jill A., San Diego Unified

"The biggest change in my library is me! I have changed the look of the library, the way I run it before school and at recess, and how I do things to support my school. THANK YOU for all that you have showed me to do and the support that I CAN do it!" - Mary M., Merced

NOTE: See date option links above for registration and payment -- please DO NOT register from this page. 

OneNote is your very own digital notebook.

Learn how to use this cloud-based technology to collaborate, share, and manage documents within the Office 365 ecosystem.

***INVITATION ONLY***

On or about June 1, 2017, an agreement was reached during a negotiations session between LACOE and Service Employees International Union Local 99 in order to initiate a pilot study for an on-line evaluation process.  An initial pilot (Phase I) took place between January through June 2018 in order to test a proposed process with specific classifications within your division.  The pilot has been expanded to include additional SEIU classifications during Phase II. 

Training is required and will be provided in two segments.

First - Managers train in July to maximize the functionality of the system.

Second - Training for classified staff within their supervision follows in August and September, to establish goals with staff, is scheduled in August and September. 

Enroll in the workshop on the date and time agreed upon with your supervisor. 

How to Prepare for Training:

Managers/Supervisors - Schedule the Initial meeting with your team members in advance of the workshop to help employees get their goals ready. This meeting should be a conversation between the unit member and the evaluator focusing on establishing goals relevant to the job classification, a competency modeling system, professional growth, and operational needs of the Office.

Staff - Take the opportunity to develop 3-5 goals as part of the performance planning process process. Be prepared to determine 3 - 5 job classification specific competencies you will be rated on. One of your goals at this time should include those competencies. Clarification will be provided to you during the training as we are pending clarification from SEIU on this matter.

Questions to consider for discussion between manager/supervisor and each team member during the Initial meeting:

• What questions do you have about your job responsibilities as outlined in your position description?
• Describe the training, education or resources you require in order to help you be successful this year?
• What concerns would you like to discuss during this meeting?

Click here to access LACOE job classification information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacoe/classspecs

Complete the Supplemental Question below at time of enrollment. Your registration is incomplete until the question have been submitted. Thank you for your participation...

F&C = Facilities and Construction
TIS = Technology Infrastructure Services
CIS = Curriculum and Instructional Services

The Technical Assistance and Professional Development (TAPD) Program highlights the importance of IT support and network management for schools and districts. The program provides training to school district technical personnel.

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Technology Tuesdays…

Tuesdays - 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Technology talk for DSP Teachers. Drop in online on Tuesday afternoons to discuss tips and tricks for your use of Refresh Project technology tools in your classroom.  Cloud Library, Vidyo, Impero, Microsoft 365, using technology tools to  bring project ideas to life! We’re here to help!

Please choose a session to attend.  Instructions for how to join the conversation will be sent to you.

To join the conversation, your computer must have a mic and working speakers. If you are a DSP teacher from a school that has participated in the Refresh project and you have been assigned a teacher laptop, you are ready.