The following meeting presentation has been pre-recorded and archived for public access
http://www.teachertube.com/video/cpalms-351948
CPALMS (Teacher Access- SSO Login Required)
Florida Students (Student Access)
source for standards information and course descriptions
FREE online toolbox for standards implementation
information, resources/tools, and professional development aligned to the Florida Standards
The Florida Department of Education Guidelines for Science Safety
Florida DEP School Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3): includes Inventory Procedures, Chemical Inventory Spreadsheet, Table of Excessive Risk Chemicals, Disposal Guidelines for School Facilities, Identifying Unknown Chemicals in Science Labs, SC3 Basic Training Notebook, and SC3 Instructional Video.
NSTA Safety in the Science Classroom: access to the OSHA Training Requirements and Guidelines for K-14 School Personnel, Tips for the Safer Handling of Microorganisms in the School Science Laboratory, Science Demonstration Videos, and Safety Resources List.
NIOSH School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide: access to the safety guide School Science Laboratories: A Guide to Some Hazardous Substances developed by the Council of State Science Supervisors, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The document provides teachers with information to take the appropriate precautionary actions and prevent or minimize hazards, harmful exposures, and injuries in the laboratory.
There are government funds available that support IT initiatives for education. Expand technology in your district with the help of these grants to purchase hardware, software and staff professional development, as well as new programs and curriculum development.
TITLE I Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged and Other At-Risk Children
TITLE II-D Enhancing Education Through Technology
TITLE III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient & Immigrant Students
TITLE IV 21st Century Community Learning Centers
TITLE V-A Innovative Programs to improve student academic achievement and the quality of education for all students
TITLE VI-B Rural and Low-Income School Program
TITLE XIV State Grants Under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund
Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA)/Special Needs
U.S. Department of Education Discretionary Grant Competitions