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Classified Man and Woman of the Year Nominations
On May 18, the Board of Education will present the Classified Employee of the Year Awards to an outstanding man and woman and runners up. All classified employees with three or more years of service in a monthly position are eligible. Candidates will be selected based on demonstrated extraordinary service, involvement and accomplishments in the district and in the community. Nominations are due no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17. More information and the nomination form are available through Information Circular No. 512. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Rangel at (619) 725-8172. |
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Teacher of the Year Applications Due March 12
School site nominees have until next week, Friday, March 12 to turn in their applications for the district's Teacher of the Year contest. Please contact Lisa Jaycox in Communications at (619) 725-5598 if you need more information. |
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2004 Summer School Assignments Limited
State funding that normally provides for Summer School and Intersession has been reduced for school year 2004-05. As a result, there will be a limited number of opportunities for 10- and 11-month employees to work extended year assignments. This will initially be evident for the summer of 2004.
10- and 11-month employees who plan on working during a summer school program or an extended year assignment should be prepared in the event that limited availability does not allow for a district employment opportunity. Please keep in mind that employee bargaining agreements have provisions that the district is required to follow when staffing the summer school program.
Information should be available soon regarding the 2004 summer school program. Interested employees are encouraged to review their bargaining contracts and apply according to the provisions within their bargaining agreement. For more information, please contact the Labor Relations Department at (858) 496-8005.
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Opportunity for Teacher Training in Visual Impairments
The Programs in Visual Disabilities at both California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee have received training grants to prepare teachers of students with visual impairments, including low vision and blindness. There is a critical shortage of teachers who have this expertise. Many enter the program as a second career, including concerned parents who understand the need for teachers in this area. Others are educators who are seeking Master's degrees with this additional certification.
The CSULA program includes a collaborative project for interns with area schools. Many of the CSULA classes are online and are offered on weekends. The Vanderbilt University program includes full tuition traineeships leading to a M.Ed. degree, admission for fall or spring semesters, part-time and full-time opportunities and stipends for full-time students. For additional information please contact Dr. Sharon Sacks (CSULA) or Dr. Anne Corn (Vanderbilt University) at (615) 322-2249. |
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Navy Speaker's Bureau
The Naval Air Forces has recently activated a speakers bureau program in an effort to foster and strengthen the Navy's community ties with San Diego and help students envision a positive future. Admirals and other navy officers are available to speak to any size group or classroom on a variety of topics. This program is provided free of charge by the Naval Air Forces. Please call Lynn Renee Híjar at (619) 767-1621 if you would like to arrange for a Navy representative to speak to your class. |
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Study Exchange Trip to Ecuador
Rotary International is sponsoring a one-month study exchange trip to Ecuador for local educators to learn about another educational system in November 2004. This "Group Study Exchange" program provides a unique educational experience that connects teachers and other educators from two countries for concrete educational experiences and cross-cultural learning in Ecuador's school system. All major travel costs are provided by Rotary. Interested educators are encouraged to apply for this once in a professional lifetime opportunity. Applications must be received by April 23. For more information or to download an application, please visit the Rotary International website or contact Bill Stumbaugh at (619) 258-2363. |
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