Announcing the newest schedule of offerings for Summer 2001 -
Community Technology & Training Centers at Travis and Reagan High Schools

Please see attached (HTM, XLS, or TXT versions), or visit our website at:
www.catf-austin.org/cttc/schedule.htm

Note the following highlights:

-Daytime (2-5 pm) classes and extended lab hours (2-9 pm) at Reagan HS, M-TH's
-Saturday classes and extended Saturday hours (9am - 4pm) at Travis HS

-NEW - Adult Basic Education
Computer-based training (English as a Second Language, Literacy, Reading, etc.)
at
TRAVIS HS only

-ADVANCED classes:
"Introduction to Linux OS" at Reagan HS - volunteers needed! (to set up lab and
teach/tutor)
"Advanced Uses of Microsoft Excel and Access" - at Travis HS - volunteers
welcome!
"Basics of Web Pages using HTML" at Travis HS - volunteer tutors/assistants
welcome

...plus our usual offerings - lots and lots of classes!

Help us fill them up and recruit volunteers - please pass along this email to
those
who may need classes or may want to volunteer. Bilingual and advanced-skilled
volunteers are especially needed. See attached for more info on volunteer
opportunities.

Please refer any new students or volunteers to ORIENTATIONS below.

~~Community Technology & Training Centers
at Travis & Reagan High Schools
a Capital Area Training Foundation partnership
(512) 323-6773 ext 153
CTTC@...
www.catf-austin.org/cttc

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ORIENTATION & Sign-up for Program
All classes & training require orientation, complete application, & acceptance
into
class.
REPEATING Each Month:
Second Thursday, 7 pm Travis HS Rm 307
Last Saturday, 12 pm Reagan HS Rm 503

OPEN Computer Labs For Drop-In Use & Independent Study - open to public
Travis HS June 2 - August 16 M-Th 6-9 pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Reagan HS June 2 - August 16 M-Th 2-9 pm, Sat 12-5pm
* CLOSED August 17 - Sept. 3

Travis High School - 1211 East Oltorf at IH35
Reagan High School - 7104 Berkman, Cameron Rd. at 290

OPEN Computer Labs For Drop-In Use & Independent Study open to public
Travis HS June 2 - August 16 "M-Th 6-9 pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Reagan HS June 2 - August 16 "M-Th 2-9 pm, Sat 12-5pm"
* CLOSED August 17 - Sept. 3
** Travis High School - 1211 East Oltorf / IH35; Reagan High School - 7104
Berkman, Cameron Rd. / 290

ORIENTATION & Sign-up for Program
All classes & training require orientation, complete application, & acceptance
into class.
REPEATING Each Month:
Second Thursday, 7 pm Travis HS Rm 307
Last Saturday, 12-2 pm Reagan HS Rm 503

Classes / Section # Room /Location** Dates* Days / Times Instructor / Leader
Status?

PREParatory (Intro) "Intro to Keyboard, Mouse, & Windows""
Prep 01-08 Travis - 407 June 4-7 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" D. Cerrito + volunteers
needed! open
Prep 01-09 Reagan - 503 July 7 - 21 Sat's 12-4 pm "Bouwman, Duro + volunteers
needed!" open
Prep 01-10 Reagan - 501 July 23-26 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" L. Duro + volunteers
needed! open
Prep 01-11 Travis - 407 August 13-16 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" N. Buenrostro +
volunteers needed! open

BEGinner "Basics of Windows & PC Computers, Email & Internet"
BEG 01-07 Travis - 405 June 2 - July 14 Sat's 9am-4pm "D. Cerrito, N.
Buenrostro" open
BEG 01-08 Reagan - 503 June 4-28 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" L. Duro open
BEG 01-09 Reagan - 503 June 11 - August 1 "M, W's, 2-5 pm" "S. Bouwman, L. Duro"
open
BEG 01-10 Travis - 405 July 9 - August 2 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" N. Buenrostro open

INTermediate "Microsoft Office Basics; Tips for Internet, Email, & File
Management"
INT 01-05 Travis - 406 June 11 - July 10 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" G. Morrow open
INT 01-06 Reagan - 504 June 19 - August 9 "T, Th's 2-5 pm" S. Bouwman open
INT 01-07 Reagan - 504 July 16 - August 9 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" S. Bouwman open

ADVanced topics
"Basics of Web Pages using HTML"
ADVWeb 01-02 Travis - 403 July 2 - August 8 M's & W's 6-9 pm B. Bearden + other
volunteers needed! open
"Introduction to Linux OS"
ADVLin 01-01 Reagan - 501? June 26 - August 2 "T, Th's 6-9 pm" volunteers
needed! open
"Advanced Uses of Microsoft Excel and Access"
ADVOff 01-01 Travis - 405 August 8-16 "M, T, W, Th 6-9 pm" G. Morrow open

TBA """Introduction to Programming using Java""" "TBA - Reagan, Fall, 2001"
volunteers needed! open
TBA """Graphics / Page Layout with Photoshop / PageMaker""" "TBA - Reagan,
Fall, 2001" L. Duro open
TBA """Adv. Web Design with Scripting, Stylesheets, XML""" "TBA - Reagan, Fall,
2001" H. Hintz + other volunteers needed! open

SPECIAL - EnterTech "Computer-based training in a "virtual" high-tech company
gets you ready-to-hire for entry-level jobs."
ET 01-01 Reagan - 501? June 18 - July 7 M-Th 6-9 + Sat's 2-5pm S. Bouwman open

ESPANOL - PREP "Introduccion a computadoras con teclado, ratoncito, y Windows"
PrepSpan 01-11 Travis - 407 6 al 16 de Agosto "Lunes a Jueves, 6-9 pm" N.
Buenrostro + bilingual volunteers needed abierto

ESPANOL - Basicos "Basicos de Computadoras PC con Windows, Internet, y Email"
BEGSpan 01-02 Travis - 405 21 de Julio al 18 de Agosto "Sabados, 9am a 4pm"
"Cerrito, Buenrostro + bilingual volunteers" abierto

Adult Basic Education "<lectura en Ingles, educacion basico> Computer-based
training (English as a Second Language, Literacy, Reading, etc.) "
ABE SP Travis - 405/407 June 2 - August 16 "M-Th, 6-9 pm + Sat's 12-4 pm"
Independent Study + Vol.Tutors needed! open

Help provide "Digital Opportunity" in Austin...

...Volunteer with
the Community Technology & Training Centers
at Travis & Reagan High Schools

The CTTC's are a partnership of the Austin Independent School District (Travis &
Reagan High Schools), the Capital Area Training Foundation, and several
community partners, with funding from the City of Austin, the US Dept. of
Education, and private sources. Some basic information is attached.

Please consider volunteering in one of the following ways:

1) Lead a class
1-a) Lead instruction for Preparatory-level classes (keyboarding, mouse use, &
Windows fundamentals)
- One-week class, usually once/month, M-Th 6-9 pm, or 3 Sat's 2-5 pm (12 hours
total).
- Easy, but great experience, and most needed.
- Basic teaching materials provided (handouts, games & tutorials).
1-a-1) Lead a bilingual/Spanish Preparatory class
- similar committment, but students are intended to continue into English
version of same class.

1-b) Lead instruction for Advanced-level classes, variety of topics:
- 5 or 6-week classes, meeting two days/week
- Primarily using web-based lessons.
- Volunteers will assist students working at own pace through online lessons.
- Alternating instructors, short supplementary lectures, and guest speakers
welcome.
- See our website "student entrance" for links to online lessons.
1-b-1) Introduction to Linux
- primarily using Debian distibution with Gnome desktop
1-b-2) Introduction to Programming with Java
- using basic Java SDK, and DOS command-line compiler
1-b-3) Introduction to Web Authoring with HTML
- Textbooks/manuals & online resources available
- using Notepad and 1stPage for HTML authoring
1-b-4) Propose or create a new class
- see current course offerings for potential new classes
- ask about areas of high interest (such as multimedia, graphics, CADD,
databases, networking)

2) Assist / Float / Tutor
2-a) Assist in any of our currently scheduled classes (consult current
schedule).
- Commit to one or more days a week for the duration of any scheduled class.
- Take some of the burden off our staff, help individuals who need more
personal attention.
- A working knowledge of the course topic is all that's needed, you do not need
to be a "master".
2-b) Assist/tutor those who are working independently (practicing between
classes, drop-ins, independent-study).
- Special need for more advanced tutors (see advanced-level offerings).
- Drop in on your own schedule or as available, during any open-lab hours.
- Be available to answer questions and trouble-shoot for those who are in
classes or working independently.
- Work on independent-study training materials or surf the web in the meantime.
- Electronic "mentoring" via email or B-board possible.
2-c) Assist job-seekers and career-changers
- Review and edit resumes, cover letters, etc.
- Assist with job searches and career exploration (primarily via Web)
- Be a guest speaker/panelist for special workshops or sessions for clients
seeking entry into high-tech job market
2-d) Assist/tutor learners of Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- Assist those who are learning English, literacy, basic math, studying for
GED, etc.
- Learners will be using self-paced, individualized computer lessons
- Learners may also be taking classes elsewhere
- Special need for bilingual persons (Spanish, other languages possible)
- Currently at Travis HS only.

4) Provide technical support / assistance
4-a) General technical support, trouble-shooting and minor hardware/network
assistance
- evenings, Saturdays, choose your times
- work under supervision of staff systems administrators
- demonstration of competency will be required
4-b) Help set up labs
- hardware configuration, assembly, & network wiring
- at new Centers or upgrading existing labs
- large-effort work days TBA

5) Advise / Consult
- Review or suggest curriculum, software, resources, and professional
development for staff and volunteers
- Consult on high-level systems engineering (Novell, Windows 9x/2000, & Linux
systems)
- Serve on Advisory Board (in formation)

To VOLUNTEER,
Please come to one of our monthly orientation sessions
(you will need to fill out an application, provising basic info & references):
- 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 pm
At Travis High School, 1211 East Oltorf at IH35
Room 307 (enter doors nearest Denny's)
OR
- Final Saturday of each month, 12 pm
At Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman, near Cameron Road & Hwy 290
Room 405 (enter Technology Wing, nearest Hwy 290)


*Additional* ways you or your organization could make a difference:

1) Learn about & discuss the Digital Divide:
- Check out: http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/
- Locally, check out: http://www.klru.org/Navigating/main_navigating.html or
www.egroups.com/group/austechcoalition
- Visit a "Digital Divide" program in action (like ours or many others in
Austin).
2) Donate:
- Hardware (computers, networking, instructional, a/v)
- Educational & training software, curriculum materials
- Services (networking, internet bandwidth, consulting)
- Sustaining funding (for instructors, technical support, equipment, etc.)
- Prizes & incentives for students (mouse pads, discount coupons, free classes,
door drizes, etc.)
3) Serve on Advisory Board:
- Program development
- Curriculum and training methods
- Hardware & software needs, planning
- Collaborations, connections to private funding, grant writing, etc.
4) Sponsor
- A class, workshop, or whole Center's operation
- An employee volunteer program, inititative, or workday
5) Recruit / Hire
- Visit CTTC classes or orientations or send notices of opportunities.
- Hire CTTC class graduates as interns or in entry-level positions.
6) Use our sites
- Non-profit and community groups may use facilities for occasional or monthly
meetings
- Computer labs, projection equipment, and high-speed internet available
- Some limitations on software and security, pre-arrangement with site staff
required
7) Spread the word
- link to our website
- distribute brochures to those who may need training
- put us in the news (radio, TV, newspaper, newsletters, e-news, etc)

Please see our website for more info.
We can send you lots of additional documents regarding our program at your
request.

--Ms. G & L.J. Smith
Site Coordinators
Community Technology and Training Centers
at Travis & Reagan High Schools, Austin, Texas
A partnership of the Capital Area Training Foundation
www.CATF-Austin.org/cttc
(512) 323-6773, Ext. 153
CTTC@...