ED Teacher Networking Project Budget Code:  
This activity provides support for model projects that demonstrate compelling applications of electronic networks in support of teacher professional development. It is intended to increase teacher participation in electronic networking to enhance teachers' access to resources for self- improvement, and provide information about how teachers can use electronic networks as an effective means of professional development. Priority is given to networks for teachers in schools serving high concentrations of students from poor families.
Budget ($ M)
FY 95 Act 13.21
FY 96 Pres 1.80
FY 96 Est 13.21
FY 97 Rqst  
Program Component Areas
  FY 96 FY 97
HECC    
LSN    
HCS    
HuCS    
ETHR 13.21  
Agency Ties
DARPA  
NSF  
DOE  
NASA  
NIH  
NSA  
NIST  
NOAA  
EPA  
ED  
AHCPR  
VA  
Milestone Changes  
FY 1995 Actual Milestones FY 1996 Estimated Milestones FY 1997 Agency Requested Milestones
Continued second-year funding for projects receiving grants in FY 1994.

Expanded the project scope to include community networks and classroom applications of networking.

Hosted a second technology conference that focuses on applications of networking to support education and training.

Stimulated communities of learners electronically, ensuring that educators are aware of information about other federal agency- supported HPCC activities. 		Continue support for projects funded under previous years and disseminate information about teacher outcomes and results.

Conduct evaluation of projects funded under previous years and disseminate results of the evaluation study.