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**HCDE Teacher Leadership Cadre (“TLC”), Houston, 2010**
**Program Overview** HCDE Teacher Leadership Cadre (“TLC”) is a 9-day program designed to provide professional development to Harris County educators interested in becoming Teacher Leaders. The participants will assist with the implementation of the latest TI-Nspire classroom technology for their district and community. TI-Nspire technology is a software program available in three formats: Mac®, PC, and the TI-Nspire Handheld. TI has research-based, free online resources for the tough to teach* Algebra and Geometry concepts, with resources for Algebra 2 and Calculus available this fall. For the purposes of this program, we will use the Algebra Math Nspired materials located at mathnspired.com, which participants can use in conjunction with any Pre-Algebra or Algebra program. The new expertise and training this program provides will benefit the applicant’s district. This program is meant to provide an avenue of training which may qualify the applicant to become a T3 instructor in the future (if qualifications for that program are met). This program does not guarantee an applicant’s status as a future T3 Instructor. Participant Expectations By agreeing to participate in the HCDE TLC, participants commit to: • Provide one reference contact of a direct supervisor within your educational institution • Attend all scheduled program training Participant Qualifications: Ideal candidates for the HCDE TLC should meet the following criteria: • A science or mathematics background (classroom teaching experience preferred) • Proficiency in use of Mac® or PC  • Regular access to a laptop computer for training and presentations with TI-Nspire software and other technology at remote locations __**Training Program (2010) Dates and Location:**__ Applicants must commit to all training sessions listed below. All trainings will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 Wednesday, March 9 Thursday, March 10 Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 6 Monday, June 6 Tuesday, June 7 Wednesday, June 9 __**Training Location**__ Harris County Department of Education 6300 Irvington Blvd Houston, TX, 77022