TEC21 Workshop Program
TEC21 is a unique professional development strategy with a vision to: 1. Connect Lutheran educators at local, regional and national levels. 2. Assist teachers in gaining a new level of expertise. 3. Encourage and equip TEC21 participants to become peer resources in their schools.
Workshop Registration
Enrollment for the 2015/2016 school term opens February 1, 2015, for Lutheran schools within approximately a 60-mile radius of established workshop centers and centers confirmed for launch in 2015/2016:
Collinsville, Ill. (Good Shepherd Lutheran)
St. Louis, Mo. (Our Savior Lutheran)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to attend?
Elementary educators who are currently teaching in grades K-8*. Space is limited! Maximum capacity for a workshop is 10 educators.
* This is the norm. We have, however, welcomed preK and high school teachers and invite your participation or questions.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the workshops is $1000 for seven energetic, content-rich sessions.
What does my teacher receive?
• Exposure to the most compelling technology tools available for the 21st-century classroom.
• Training, guidance and support, including critical materials and resources, and online learning and networking systems.
• Phone, email, text and video chat support as needed throughout the school year.
• Life-long membership to the TEC21 peer learning community.
Are there opportunities to offset the cost of this program? Title money, individual donors, PTL funds and fundraisers are some of the ways schools have paid for this program in the past. Many administrators, however, are working toward increasing professional development monies in their budgets to ensure ongoing support of their teachers through this program. (For schools that plan to utilize Title money, we have everything you need to meet the requirements of your district. Forms can be downloaded from our website.)
Important deadlines and fees:
March 31—online registration ends.
June—2015/2016 workshop dates are announced.