Scholarships, Jobs, and Other Opportunities
Intel’s Summer 2010 Teach Essentials Course
Northwest Regional ESD is looking for 20 teachers to participate in this summer’s Intel’s Teach Essentials Course focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The session will be held Aug. 2-6, 2010 at NWRESD. Participants living farther than 50 miles from the ESD will be reimbursed for mileage and receive hotel accommodations. All participants will receive excellent training and software provided by Vernier.
To register, http://events.nwresd.org/node/486. For questions about registration, email Patti Richey prichey@nwresd.k12.or.us, and for questions about the content of the program, email Marta Turner mturner@nwresd.k12.or.us.
Safety Scholars Video Contest
The Bridgestone Americas Safety Scholars Video Contest is now open to young drivers, ages 16-21. Make a short video (25-55 seconds in length) about auto safety.Videos that most creatively and effectively address safety auto topics will win $5,000 college scholarship and a set of Bridgestone tires. For more information, visit www.safetyscholars.com.
Deadline: July 1, 2010
Educational trip to Beijing, China
SNA Educational Program is offering an Educational trip to Beijing, China in the fall of 2010 to see the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall of China in Beijing. Learn the Chinese culture, interact with local educators and students, and explore the sights of China. The tours will depart on Sept 3rd, 11th, Oct 1st, and 9th. For more information, visit www.snatours.com/SNATours/SpecialTours.shtml.
SIG Leader
Education Studies invites applications for adjunct faculty to provide support to practicum students in elementary or middle/high licensure programs. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the pool will remain active through March 31, 2011. For details, please see job posting 031011M at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=2933.
Deadline: March 31, 2011
Practicum Supervisor
Education Studies invites applications for adjunct faculty to provide supervision of practicum students in stand-alone ESOL and in elementary and middle/high licensure programs that include an ESOL endorsement. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the pool will remain active through March 31, 2011. For details, please see job posting 031009M at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=2947.
Deadline: March 31, 2011
Student Scholarships
Visit Oregon Student Assistance Commission's website for information and resources regarding scholarships for students.
www.osac.state.or.us
NEA Academy On Demand: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) National Symposium
What: This is your opportunity to access information and materials from experts that took part in the September 2009 symposium, Creating Great Public Schools for All Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Inclusive Practices. UDL is a framework for providing ALL students with access to supportive, engaging learning environments.
Where: To view video and slide presentations, download resources and more, visit http://ondemand.neaacademy.org.
The National Gallery of Writing
What: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has partnered with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) to participate in their National Gallery of Writing by having their own gallery specifically for NBCTs. NCTE’s goal is to collect a submission from every American, and NBPTS has adapted that goal to fit NBCT’s community, hoping to collect one piece of writing from all 74,000+ NBCTs.
How: Visit http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/NBPTS for guidelines for submissions, as well as some moving pieces already collected.
Preparation for Instruction of Science & Math (PrISM)
Courses for preK-8 teachers are available in various online and flexible formats that meet the needs of working teachers. All courses are graduate-level and based on a common, equivalent tuition across institutions. Besides the graduate credit that you can use for renewing your teaching license or as part of a master's degree program, you will earn a program completion PrISM Certificate and will gain confidence in your ability to effectively teach mathematics and science. For more information on this program and courses offered, visit http://www.prismoregon.org.
Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program
Offers two programs for teachers (below). For more information, visit www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org.
1) Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program
The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program is a direct one-to-one exchange of approximately 120 teachers from primary and secondary schools. The program operates between the United States and ten countries worldwide.
2) Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program
The Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program, a component of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, will send 12 U.S. teachers abroad and bring 12 international teachers to the U.S. for a semester to pursue individual projects, conduct research, take courses for professional development, and lead master classes or seminars for teachers and students. The program is open to teachers from Argentina, India, Israel, Finland, South Africa and the United States.
Volunteer Teaching Abroad.
Interested in volunteering your teaching talents during the summer? NGOAbroad offers a wide range of volunteer teaching opportunities all over the world. There are all kinds of options. For more information on all the volunteer opportunities and services offered by NGOabroad, visit www.ngoabroad.com.
Job Postings
The Oregon Department of Education has a series of links to jobs in public education at all levels throughout the state.
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