GILROY
– The school district’s technology improvements got a boost
recently from the federal government’s No Child Left Behind
education initiative.
GILROY – The school district’s technology improvements got a boost recently from the federal government’s No Child Left Behind education initiative.
Gilroy Unified School District’s technology department was granted more than $530,000 to support the middle schools’ math program and improve students’ math skills. With many school districts across the state facing budget deficits, demand for the competitive grant was high.
“A number of districts applied for it – Milpitas and other districts that were well-regarded,” said Jacki Horejs, assistant superintendent of educational services. “We’re really just brimming with pride that we were able to get this grant, we think it will help a lot.”
More than half the money will be spent on professional development in math and technology for middle school math teachers. The grant required that at least a quarter of the money be spent on high-quality professional development to train teachers to integrate technology into instruction.
The remaining funds will provide technology support and computer software and hardware for the schools.
“The goal is, for example, if I have a group of students in class and I give them an assessment and a small group don’t know fractions, I can use technology to get that smaller group and improve that particular area of need.
“It’s really an add-on to what we’re already doing.”
