CTLS

Today was my first day at Cobb County teacher training for new teachers. I learned about many many things and got to meet the superintendent and others. However, what I found the most exciting was the technology that Cobb County uses.  They use Microsoft 365 which had so much to offer. Also, the district has a program called CTLS which has so many facets for a teacher in today's data driven world. I am still learning and will find out more about this program tomorrow I am sure, but it allows me to give formative assessments that are linked to the standards that I teach and then maintains a running record of student performance. I am extremely excited about this and some of the other programs. I feel more equipped to tackle the demands of being a 21st-century teacher. I feel more equipped to help my students achieve success.

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