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Education Initiatives
At a time when schools in the region are struggling for money, Region 2020 is partnering with strong institutions and helping to provide cost-effective programs.
Two of the most important issues facing educators are technology and teacher quality. Both are being addressed through the following Region 2020 projects:
- Web 2020 : During the 2002-2003 school year, Web 2020 offered free technology support services to the 34 school systems in the Region 2020 area. The Alabama Supercomputer Authority, a Huntsville-based non-profit that provides technology resources and services to the state’s education community, provided and managed the web server and provides on-site consulting services for the Region 2020-sponsored service. Support included technology planning, project and vendor assessments, training and special projects assistance.
- Professional Development for Teachers: Region 2020 partnered with the Alabama Best Practices Center during 2002-2003 to help teachers evaluate whether their school’s professional development plans directly improved teaching and learning. The program, called “Powerful Conversations about Teaching and Learning,” involved sending facilitators to Region 2020-area schools to work with faculty and principals on a staff development self-assessment, and foster discussions about how to act on what they learn. The program received funding from The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.
