1. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Introducing the New 2009 Courses Academy of Information Technology

2. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Help us help you implement the new NAF courses The implementation forms will be our guides. Please start with: Who are you? What is your role? How can we contact you? Which NAF courses are currently taught in your academy?

3. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow NAF has released 15 new courses in the past two years AOFAOHTAOIT 2007- 2008 Advanced Finance Financial Services Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Geography and World Cultures Principles of Information Technology Digital Video Production 2008- 2009 Business Economics Principles of Accounting Ethics in Business Financial Planning Hospitality Marketing Customer Service Computer Systems Web Design Computer Networking

4. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow There are nine more new courses for 2009-2010 AOFAOHTAOIT 2009- 2010 Principles of Finance Entrepreneurship Insurance Managerial Accounting Business in a Global Economy Introduction to Programming Database Design Sustainable Tourism Sports, Entertainment, and Event Planning

5. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow There are now seven AOIT courses Year Released TitlesCurrent Stage 2007-2008 Principles of Information Technology Digital Video Production Received annual industry review; now being updated for posting in early August 2008-2009 Computer Systems Web Design Computer Networking Were piloted by Fellows; now being re-written for posting in early August 2009-2010 Introduction to Programming Database Design Were drafted and have been posted for piloting and general use

6. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Industry partners fund and validate the courses Sustainable Tourism Advanced Finance Financial Services Business Economics Financial Planning Ethics in Business Customer ServiceInsurance Digital Video Production NAF Collaboration Network AOE Integrated UnitsIntroduction to Programming

7. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow All courses are built with common elements Correlated to National Standards Rigor and Relevancy Project Based Learning Literacy Strategies 21st Century Skills - core academics - life & career skills - learning & innovation - information, media & technology skills Enrichment and Cross-Curricular Integration Reviewed by Industry Subject Matter Experts

8. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow NAF course features lead to many benefits Turnkey or modular use Annual updates and improvements Materials in Word format Career skills identified in every lesson Specific activities for Advisory Board involvement Literacy activities integrated throughout Most important: Engaging approach!

9. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Introduction to Programming Students work with algorithms, data strings, and basic coding in Python to explore basic programming skills and concepts. Culminating Project: Designing and programming a complex game from scratch

10. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Database Design Students explore the database development cycle and the different types of database models. Students learn Access. Culminating Project: Modeling, designing, and implementing a relational database for a real client

11. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Let’s Think, Pair, Share What common elements do you see in the structure of these courses? How do these courses support a range of thinking skills? How can these courses support the direction of your Academy?

12. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow The courses are just a part of Curriculum & Academics NAF Student Certification We are teaming with West Ed to develop third-party validated certification in AOF, AOHT, and AOIT Certificate will require students to complete four NAF courses and an internship The assessment system underlying certification will include: > End-of-course exams > Course culminating project evaluations > Internship evaluation

13. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Articulation Agreements are also being developed Benefits to Academies College credits, advanced placement, or waiving of prerequisite courses for NAF students Preferential admissions consideration for NAF students University interaction for NAF students Professional Development opportunities for NAF teachers We are already in discussion with ~60 colleges and universities!

14. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Consider becoming a Curriculum Fellow to pilot new course Receive hands-on training in NAF pedagogy Meet in-person at different locations around the country (all expenses paid!) Provide complete and detailed course feedback to the editorial team Present at the Summer Institute For more info: laura@naf.org

15. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow There are other important ways to help activate the curriculum Come to the Fellows’ & Leaders’ presentations Sign up for the NAF Collaboration Network Make use of the new Online Curriculum Library

16. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow The online library has been remodeled!

17. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Please complete your Curriculum Implementation Form What is your interest in these courses? What will it take to implement these courses in your Academy/District? What do you need from us?