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Year Two

Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Major Achievements

The project has completed a second successful of implementation. The project implemented all of its components. It expanded its professional development component. It providing even more resources to teachers in terms of technology, curriculum and in-classroom support. The project has expanded and strengthened its collaborations. The project is also successfully providing a computer training and placement program within families of its secondary students.

The following is a list of the major outcomes of the second year of project implementation, 2000-2001. During the 2000-2001 year, the project staff, evaluators and collaborating organizations:

	Developed and implemented a comprehensive staff development program that is providing instructional and curriculum resources for teachers including an initial two-week Summer Institute, a follow-up one-week Expository Writing Workshop, and monthly workshops;
	Provided on-going technical support to teachers including in-classroom coaching, modeling, demonstrations and instructional assistance;
	Purchased and trained staff on the use of several curriculum resources including source materials and databases;
	Identified, procured, and installed instructional technology in 52 classrooms and over 200 homes;
	Provided high-speed Internet access in each classroom as well;
	Expanded and strengthened partnerships with universities and community-based organizations; and
	Undertook a comprehensive process and summative evaluation.

Project Recommendations and Exemplars

The following are the recommendations and project exemplars:

Recommendations

	The project may want to increase the number of technical support staff to assist the second cohort of teachers both with their instructional and technology needs.
	The project staff should continue to work closely with OTX and the Marcus Foster Institute as they attempt to provide upgraded computers and Internet access to families.
	The project may want to explore ways to connect Cohort 1 teachers with Cohort 2 teachers.
	The project should disseminate its model within and without the district. Other professional development programs in the district and state should have the opportunity to learn about how Urban Dreams is integrating technology into the instructional program.

Exemplars

	The professional development opportunities offered by the project are of very high quality and well received by teachers.
	The project staff has managed to navigate the cultures of nine different high schools with success. They are very well received by teachers in those schools.
	The project’s website has taken shape over the last several months and now serves as a portal for important information.
	Modeling of integration of new technology has resulted in requests by teachers in other disciplines for similar equipment.
	The Computers for Families Program is providing training that is well received by parents. Similarly, the computer placement process has now provided over 500 computers that are used by families for important activities such as job training and homework.