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Advanced Placement Training for Teachers
Both new and experienced Advanced Placement (AP) teachers can benefit from the AP Summer Institutes for Teaching Professionals workshop at Cal State, San Marcos, taking place this summer from July 26-30. Participants will enjoy a week of challenging and worthwhile training that will help them meet the special instructional needs of students, in both course content and pedagogical knowledge. They will interact with highly experienced AP teachers who are trained and endorsed by The College Board and will experience an enriching forum for sharing ideas and strategies with other AP teachers. Above all, teachers will return to the classroom re-energized and eager to teach- equipped with fresh resources, new materials and practical strategies that can be easily incorporated into daily lesson plans. For more information or to register for the workshop, please visit the website at www.csusm-es.org/apsi. Sign up by June 25 and save $50 on registration! For more information, please contact Suzanne Lingold at (760) 750-4020 or es@csusm.edu. |
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Barnes and Noble 25% Discount for Educators
During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 1-9, the Barnes and Noble store located at 7610 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego 92108 is offering a 25% discount to all teachers and librarians. Bring your school ID card or pay stub to verify employment with San Diego City Schools in order to receive your discount on school supplies and other items. |
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CACSE Nomination Form Now Available
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CACSE) is currently accepting nominations for recognition awards in the area of special education. Nominees should be individuals who have contributed in an outstanding way to the students in San Diego City Schools who are currently receiving special education services, and can be teachers or students who help other students. More information and the nomination form are available online. Nominations are due no later than May 7. If you have any questions, please call (858) 490-8500. |
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Change the Life of a Foster Child
Volunteer San Diego's abused and neglected children need you! There are over 7,500 children in foster care who are waiting for help. Become a child advocate today, and serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). You'll be glad you did! All necessary training is provided. Volunteers will research the case, gather information, attend court hearings and lend support to the child. Please call Voices for Children at (858) 569-2019 or visit the website at www.voices4children.com/ for more information on getting involved. |
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Congressional Art Competition
High school students who live in the 53rd District, including San Diego City Schools students, are invited to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. The winning student will receive two free round-trip airline tickets to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C. and have his/her piece hung in the Cannon Tunnel for one year. Submissions are due to Congresswoman Susan Davis' San Diego office by Friday, May 14. Please contact Kelley Van Auken at (619) 280-5353 for more details. |
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District Training for Staff on Increasing Parent Involvement
In April and May, the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center (2375 Congress St., Old Town) is sponsoring training sessions for community assistants, volunteer parent coordinators and parent leaders on increasing parent involvement. Participants will learn how to increase parent attendance at school events, organize effective childcare during parent meetings, develop parent leaders, and explain what parents need to know about the "No Child Left Behind" Act. For more information, please take a look at the flyer or contact Maria Moore at (619) 293-3008 or mmoore2@mail.sandi.net or contact Bea Fernández at (619) 293-4410 or bfernand@mail.sandi.net. |
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Donors Choose Website for Teachers
Now there's a way for teachers to connect with donors, and it's as easy as clicking your mouse. Just log onto www.donorschoose.org to propose an activity or resource you'd like to provide to your students. Concerned donors will contact you, and together you can work out how your activity will receive funding. This is a free service offered by Donors Choose (SM). |
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Elementary Mathematics Specialist Certificate Program
San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a 2-year Elementary Mathematics Specialist Certificate Program designed specifically for elementary school teachers. The program consists of 12 units of coursework in mathematics geared to particular grade levels, and focuses on helping teachers acquire a deeper understanding of elementary-level mathematics and the skills needed to teach mathematics effectively. All courses are offered at a reduced tuition level, and SDSU is seeking outside funding to provide stipends. If you would like to receive more information or to be added to the mailing list please complete and return the Interest Form. More details are available online at http://pdc.sdsu.edu.
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Internship Opportunities for Students in San Diego and Washington, D.C.
Susan Davis is accepting applications for summer internship positions in her San Diego and Washington, D.C. offices. Congressional internships are an excellent opportunity to learn about public service and gain valuable work experience. Interns will field constituent inquiries and comments, research and provide information to constituents, and assist members of Davis' staff with a variety of projects and events. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to the respective intern coordinators: Luis Cruz in San Diego or Bill Cone in Washington, D.C. Please contact Luis at (619) 280-5353 or Bill at (202) 225-2040 if you are interested in learning more about these internship opportunities.
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Literacy Peer Coach/Staff Developer Orientation for Certificated Staff
Any permanent certificated staff member who is interested in becoming a certified Literacy Peer Coach/Staff Developer in San Diego City Schools (SDCS) is encouraged to sign up for the certification process. SDCS and San Diego State University will be holding an orientation meeting on Thursday, April 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the SDSU City Heights Community Center, Suite 100 (4283 El Cajon Blvd., 92105). Please call Lisa Sheldon at (619) 725-7265 if you are interested in the certification process and plan to attend the orientation meeting.
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Make-it/Take-it Open Lab for Parents and Staff
The Make-it/Take-it Open Lab at the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center (2375 Congress St., Old Town-formerly Fremont Elementary) has adopted new hours in order to accommodate parent schedules. The lab will be open on Mondays from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and every other Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Click here for the calendar: English and Spanish.
The Make-it/Take-it Lab provides:
Self-directed activities to use at home with children (pre-K to grade 5)
Study aids to support learning (K to grade 5)
Computers with Internet access
Ellison cutters for making patterns and letters of the alphabet
Free childcare for young children up to age 5
Materials in English and Spanish
Parents and teachers are invited to drop in during lab hours. No pre-registration is needed. To schedule a group tour of the Ballard Parent Center and Make-it/Take-it Lab, please call (619) 293-3008 or email mmoore2@mail.sandi.net. The Center can provide transportation for a minimum of 20 parents. The Harold J. Ballard Parent Center is funded by the Title I program. |
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Master of Education Online Course
The College Network has partnered with Regis University to offer an accredited Master of Education degree. The program blends independent study, online learning and practical experience for credentialed teachers who desire professional growth. The online course consists of 12 eight-week sessions that allow graduate students to focus on one class at a time and earn a M.Ed. degree in less than two years. The program has no GRE or MAT requirements. For details and further information, please visit the College Network website at www.college-net.com/regis.htm or contact Janice Freeman at 1-800-378-8515 or jfreemancollege@webtv.net.
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Paid Summer Internships at Scripps Research
During the 2004 Bank of America Summer Internship Program, five selected middle and high school science teachers will conduct basic biomedical research in a laboratory under the supervision of a Scripps Research scientist. This program emphasizes the scientific process, research planning, bench experience, experimental design, data analysis and interaction with laboratory personnel. Participants will attend weekly events with fellow teacher interns throughout the course of the summer and will present their work along with teacher, undergraduate and high school student interns at the final session. Teachers are paid $14.50/hour (40 hrs/wk) for the eight-week program, from June 21 to August 13. The deadline to apply is this Friday, April 23. For more information, please visit the Scripps Research website at www.scripps.edu/community/hsteacher.html or contact Program Coordinator Jennifer O'Sullivan at (858) 784-2171 or delasol@scripps.edu.
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Project YANO Speakers Available
Representatives from the non-profit Project on Youth and Non-Military Opportunities (Project YANO) are available for secondary school classroom presentations that encourage students to investigate the realities of military service and to explore non-military, alternative college financing and careers in community service. Volunteers, including military veterans, are available to speak to any size group. If you would like to arrange for a free presentation or if you would like more information, please contact Project YANO at (760) 634-3604 or projyano@aol.com. |
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San Diego READS Charity Golf Tournament
A major mission of San Diego READS is to provide high-interest, classic, contemporary books by award-winning authors to classrooms throughout San Diego Schools to promote literacy. On May 17, you have the opportunity to support the efforts of San Diego READS by agreeing to become a sponsor of the San Diego READS Charity Golf Tournament presented by Scholastic, Inc. and The San Diego Union-Tribune at the world famous La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. Sponsorship is available at a variety of levels. For more information on participating in the tournament or to make a donation, please contact Eventicity Event Planners at (949) 951-2542 or view the brochure. |
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Sign Up for the DWA List Servs
List servs are an effective way for the DWA team to communicate to Time and Labor, PAR and ePro users. Through one email message, everyone who is a part of the list can be easily reached. Joining the DWA list servs will allow you to receive up to date training announcements, helpful tips, a description new features, system announcements, FAQs and answers, and instant networking with other users. Follow these two easy steps to sign up today!
1. Using the email address where you want to receive messages, send a message to majordomo@lists.sandi.net.
2. In the body of the message include "subscribe time-labor," "subscribe ePro" or "subscribe PAR." If you want to subscribe to multiple lists, please send a separate email for each subscription request.
If you have any questions please call the PeopleSoft Support Line at (858) 496-2117.
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Statistics Course for Teachers
Want to learn more about statistics? San Diego State University (SDSU) is offering a one-unit course, Math 385 - Measuring and Interpreting Data, designed especially for teachers. This class focuses on topics related to the California Mathematics Standards and middle-level (grades 4-8) curriculum, and is only open to practicing, credentialed teachers. Classes will meet on five consecutive Thursdays, starting May 6, from 4:15 to 7:00 p.m. at a convenient location near SDSU. The cost is only $60, and participants will earn 1 unit of credit. For more information, please visit http://pdc.sdsu.edu or contact Karen Payne at (619) 594-3970 or kpayne@sciences.sdsu.edu.
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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 connects U.S. and Ecuadorian educators for cross-cultural learning. 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 this Friday, April 23. For more information or to download an application, please visit the Rotary International website or contact Bill Stumbaugh at (619) 258-2363 or bstumbaugh@santee.k12.ca.us.
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Summer Positions Available for Surf Instructors
Surf Diva Surf School is currently accepting applications for their summer all girls surf school at La Jolla Shores. If you love surfing and are interested in teaching others to surf, please fax your cover letter and resume to (858) 454-8505 or call Izzy at (858) 454-8273 for more information.
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Volunteer for Earth Day!
It's almost time, and every year, over 500 folks, just like you, participate as volunteers with San Diego Earth Works. This service is for a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for all living things. There are three event opportunities in honor of Earth Day 2004, including Earth Fair 2004 this Sunday, April 25 at Balboa Park; VIP (Very Important Planet) Reception and EARTH Awards on May 12; and Green Built Tour in the fall of 2004. Volunteer positions for Earth Fair include set-up, break-down and clean-up, transportation, stage assistants, information, first aid, and logistics. The Earth Awards will need volunteers for logistics, set-up and clean-up, cashiers and silent auctioneers. Volunteers for the Green Built tour are needed as docents along with logistics, set-up and clean-up crews. For more information or to schedule a meeting for your school, office or club, please contact Earth Day at (858) 496-6666 or volunteer@earthdayweb.org. If you can't make a meeting and would still like to volunteer, please sign up online at www.EarthDayWeb.org. And if you can't volunteer, just come to the Fair!
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YES Afghanistan Exchange Program
Sister Schools of San Diego and World Link are looking for families to host international students from Afghanistan that are participants in the Youth Educational Studies (YES) Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Students would arrive either in late July or early August 2004 and stay in San Diego until May or June of 2005. To make your home available to a student from this embattled country or to find out more about this wonderful opportunity, please contact Liz Hinkle at (858) 695-9560 or Liz@sisterschoolsofsandiego.org. More information is also available online at http://www.sisterschoolsofsandiego.org.
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