iCATS stands for Integrating Curriculum and Technology Specialists. The EVSC iCATS are teachers who serve as trusted, non-threatening assistants and facilitators for their peers in curriculum and technology integration. 6 iCATS positions were created by EVSC Director of Technology, Mike Russ through the three-year Technology Plan Grant (2000). The iCATS program continues to be funded by various grants for professional development.

The iCATS accomplish professional development for EVSC teachers by conducting workshops in schools and the lab at EVSC's Christa McAuliffe Professional Development Center. Workshops can be conducted during school hours or in after-school sessions. We have also conducted school blitzes where teachers have signed up to learn about a particular technology item during their planning periods.

The iCATS are also experienced in writing and managing multi-year/activity grants. They conducted "The Cornerstones In Learning" project. This Indiana High-Tech grant, enabled the iCATS to partner with teachers district wide in grades 6-12 to develop standards based technology rich units. The iCATS are currently managing the EdTech Grant. This multi-year grant, developed by the iCATS and funded by the IDOE, works to improve student achievement in math as well as teacher technology use in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.

For more information about what we can do for you, contact iCATS by e-mail or by calling: (812) 435-5290.