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DistrictAdministration 100 PRODUCTS ACTIVCLASSROOM Promethean, Pricing varies TOP Promethean’s ActivClassroom suite includes products such as student response systems, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, audio systems and more, all designed to integrate with one another. One such product is the new ActivBoard 387 Pro Mobile System (pictured), an interactive whiteboard on a wheeled stand. www.prometheanworld.com “ActivClassroom tools have given ELL students a way to share and expressthemselves without worrying about their limited language abilities. And as their confidence increases, so do their test scores.” Shannon Wentworth, instructional technology teacher in the Aurora (Colo.) Public Schools MEASURING UP Peoples Education, Pricing varies by state K12 print and online publisher Peoples Education offers its Measuring Up materials aligned to 10 different state assessment exams, to be used as test preparation, incorporated into any curriculum, or as an intervention for a class, small groups or individuals. The complete program includes instructional worktexts and diagnostic practice tests, and Spanish editions of the worktext for reading in grades 2-4 and science in grade 5 are also available. www.peopleseducation.com LEARNING PLANS ON DEMAND International Learning Corporation, $1,500 to $3,500 per school annually Learning Plans on Demand is a Web-based tool to enable differentiated instruction. Teachers select subject area, grade level, topic and learning objectives, and the program develops a custom assessment to determine a student’s knowledge level, then provides an appropriate lesson plan with lists of necessary materials, worksheets, and detailed teaching techniques and strategies. www.learningplansondemand.com “This program has helped us to look back up to four years, identify gaps in mastery of objectives, and address speciﬁc skills that students were missing.” Edith Skipper, a principal in the Pender County (N.C.) Schools. 2 0 1 0 M260X NEC, $799 NEC has recently updated and replaced its popular NP-410 portable projector model with the new M260X. The unit features 2,600 lumens of brightness, XGA resolution, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio and optional wireless networking. Energy saving features include an eco mode for extended lamp life, a carbon savings meter, energy saving standby mode, quick startup and direct power off. www.necdisplay.com “NEC projectors have been instrumental in allowing our teachers to use document cameras and integrated whiteboards in every subject area.” Ruby O’Bryant, technology coordinator for the Thomasville City (Ala.) School District. FRACTION NATION Tom Snyder Productions, $3,000 for 60 licenses Math curriculum program Fraction Nation, from Tom Snyder Productions, focuses on delivering ﬂuency in fractions and decimals through explicit instruction, extensive practice and ongoing assessment for grades 4-8. Sixty-four lessons of 15 minutes each guide students to ﬂuency, while actionable reports aid administrators in monitoring progress and student placement. Additional educator support resources include a comprehensive teacher’s guide for facilitating every aspect of the program. www.tomsnyder.com/fractionnation 54 November/December 2010 District Administration http://www.prometheanworld.com http://www.peopleseducation.com http://www.peopleseducation.com http://www.necdisplay.com http://www.learningplansondemand.com http://www.tomsnyder.com/fractionnation

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - November/December 2010

District Administration - November/December 2010
Contents
From the Editor
News Update
Administrator Profile
District Profile
Black Children Still Left Behind
ARRA Funds Empower Schools to Power Down
A Call for Technology Leadership
Readers Pick Top 100 Products of the Year
Going Mobile
Superintendent’s Insights
Supervisor’s Opinion
Professional Opinion
Student Counsel

District Administration - November/December 2010