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Bronx Technology Collaborative Annual Conference
Event Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
A free lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.
Please register online or call in 718-817-3503
Overview
The purpose of this conference is to celebrate the success of various technology initiatives in the Bronx, to share best practices in instructional technology and to publicize various technology programs available to adults, families, and educators. The conference presents an opportunity to initiate, develop and sustain partnerships among public and non-public schools, community-based organizations, government programs, corporations and higher education. The conference will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University, Bronx. Conference attendees will include community-based organizations, school administrators, teachers, parents and students.
Conference Supporters
A preliminary meeting was held to discuss the particulars and programming of the conference. Representatives from the following organizations attended this meeting and expressed great interest in making this event a success for their constituents:
Community Based Organizations
Good Shepherd Services at Beacon 45
Bronx Adult Learning Center / OACE
Grace Institute
Learning Leaders
North Bronx Career Counseling and
Outreach Center (SUNY)
Per Scholas
Phipps West Farms Technology &
Career Center
The Mosholu Montefiore Community
Center
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers
South Bronx Overall Economic Dev. Corp.
(SoBRO)
Bronx EOC
South East Bronx Neighborhood
Centers, Inc.
Mid Bronx Computer Learning Center
The Bronx Overall Economic Development
Corporation
Promesa Systems, Inc.
Vendors
Pearson Foundation
PLATO Learning
Chubb Institute |
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Fordham Departments
Bilingual ESL Teacher Assistance Center
Science Technology Entry Program/CSTEP
Bilingual School Psychology Support
Center
Office of Community Service
Fordham University Regional Educational
Technology Center
Colleges & Universities
Hostos Community College
- Adult & Continuing Education
Bronx Community College
Fordham University
Monroe College
Mercy College |
Conference Program
The Conference will have two strands:
1. School-based technology programs and initiatives:
- NYCDOE programs and best practices for administrators, teachers, students and parents
- Non-public school programs and best practices for administrators, teachers, students and parents
2. Community-based technology programs and initiatives:
- Computer training programs for adults
- Computer training programs for students
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