PROJECT SHARE

Project Share is a partnership between the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Epsilen, The New York Times Knowledge Network, PBS, and Apple Computer. TEA is working with the 20 Regional Education Service Centers (ESCs) to implement Project Share.

 Project Share also provides access to numerous content repositories including the New York Times Knowledge Network with resources dating back to 1851.

Educators that were not able to attend professional development can access online courses, resources, and professional learning communities through Project Share. Online courses for teachers to be certified and highly qualified to teach CTE courses that satisfy math or science graduation requirements will be available summer 2011.

Project Share offers new opportunities beyond the face-to-face experience. Project Share gives educators the ability to join professional learning communities (PLCs), participate in professional development courses, explore content repositories, and use online instructional materials. The first state adopted online instructional materials in Project Share are for all high school teachers.

Example of course offering

Course Name: Science TEKS Overview Grades K-12

Course Description:In this self-paced course, participants will examine the new 2010 science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and explore models of vertical alignment designed to strengthen knowledge of science concepts and processes. Participants will also examine support frameworks, including the ELPS and RtI, and implementation of those frameworks in the science classroom.

Prerequisites: This course has no prerequisites.

Intended Audience: Grades K-12 science teachers, applicable special education and bilingual/ESL teachers, and coordinators/administrators

Release Date: March 18, 2011

Credits: CPE 6 hours