The PACT course is designed to promote one's comfort and ability in using technology to teach, to communicate with students and parents, and to be more efficient in administrative tasks.

The course covers management tools, introduces peer lesson plans and explores more effective use of the Internet. Participants are expected to create and implement a lesson plan on the alternate weeks that class is not in session.

The course also introduces online resources entitled "Planting the Seeds of Success" which contains a variety of lesson plans and templates for all grades created by Archdiocesan parish elementary school teachers.

2009 Course Facts:

• The course will be delivered by an experienced teacher at your school.
• The course consists of 5 to 7 classes for a total of 15 hours after school every other week.
• Classes begin in September and end in December prior to the Christmas break.
• The minimum number of participating teachers is 10 and the maximum is 15.
• Teachers must meet the prerequisite skill set to take the class.
• Course participants are eligible for 20 Act 48 credits.

Prerequisite for Faculty Enrichment Program:

The benefits of this course multiply when participating teachers have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Teachers who participate in the Faculty Enrichment course must possess a basic skill set that demonstrates a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Schools applying for Faculty Enrichment will be requested to have their teachers complete an online Technology Assessment Tool that will inform course instructors of the faculty’s proficiency levels and specific skills they desire to learn.  (A link to this online survey will be emailed to the principal in early March for completion by their faculty. Teachers completing the assessment will be identified by their school only but will remain anonymous. The assessment takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.)