May 16, 2005
1. Fulbright Teacher Exchange
Program: Sponsored by the US Department of State, the Fulbright Teacher
Exchange Program arranges direct one-on-one exchanges. In most cases, both
teachers secure a leave of absence with pay from their home institutions and
then trade classrooms for a school year. The program is open to educators
from K-12 schools. Requirements are US Citizenship, fluency in English,
three years full-time teaching experience, BA degree or higher, current
full-time teaching or administrative position.
The application deadline for the
2006-07 program year is October 15, 2005.
To receive an application, e-mail
fulbright@grad.usda.gov.
2. Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale: The customer appreciation warehouse sale event will take place May 14 - 27, 2005 in Columbus at 4000 Gantz Road, Suite E, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Times of the sale are weekdays 10:00am - 7:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am - 5pm.
3. Mark your calendars!!! The
Fourth Great Media Giveaway is coming soon!
The Office of Religious Education and Catechesis will sponsor the Fourth
Great Media Giveaway Tuesday, May 31 in the Conference Room at the Catholic
Center, 197 East Gay Street, Columbus, OH. From 9am until 7pm any
interested person will be able to choose from a variety of videos, books,
textbooks, story books and miscellaneous items. The Department for
Education (The Office of Religious Education and Catechesis, the Office of
Education and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry) are contributing to
the giveaway.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity.
All are welcome!
4. Masters in TESOL: Ohio
Dominican University is pleased to announce our new Master of Arts in teaching
English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) Program. Since the number
of students who do not speak English as their first language is growing, both at
the primary and secondary levels, the need for TESOL teachers is growing as
well. Students enrolling in this program will graduate with the skills and
experience necessary to work with speakers of other languages, in the classroom
and in the community.
Ohio Dominican's other preeminent
graduate program offerings include
- Master of Arts in education with a
concentration in curriculum and instruction,
with a focus on technology - ODU's Master in Education is unique in its design
to prepare teachers for the technological advancements and
continually escalating teaching standards of today's classroom
- Master of business administration -
ODU's MBA combines theoretical theories with practical interpersonal skills to
ensure graduates are prepared for the contemporary business world
- Master of Arts in theology - As the
only Catholic university or college in the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio Dominican
is focused on meeting the need of the national trend for greater lay
participation. This program also provides a theological foundation for all
persons, regardless of their faith, interested in deepening their Christian
commitment and ministerial options.
- Master of Arts in liberal studies -
Receive a Master's degree studying the master thinkers of our time. This
degree combines rigorous study with critical thinking and writing, and is
intended to make the connection between the study of liberal arts and life as a
human being in general
5. COSI is offering a Science
Institute for Grade 3, 4, and elementary special education teachers this summer.
During the Institute the COSI Team utilizes inquiry to teach essential science
content.
The program involves a five day
summer session, August 1-5 and two Friday sessions during the school year,
October 7 and January 20. COSI has a grant to cover costs and will
reimburse your district for substitute teachers.
Questions or concerns?
Contact Mary Ann Wojton at 614-629-3148.
6. Pathwise Training Session 2005-06:
September 22 & 23, 2005, 8:30am-3:30pm each day, 1.0 CEUs available. All
workshop materials provided. Light continental breakfast and lunch
provided. Location: to be announced.
Learn standardized procedures and
vocabulary for observation and communicating with entry year teachers or
teachers new to the Diocese of Columbus, in this two-day intensive training
program designed for mentors. Participants receive complete workshop
materials, training in how to mentor through the Pathwise system, and sample
observation materials.
Call or e-mail now to reserve a
space. Deadline for registration: August 30, 2005.
Questions? Call Kitty Quinn at
221-5829 or e-mail
kquinn@cdeducation.org.
7. Connections: The May issue of Connections E-News is now available online. Connections is a publication of the Central Ohio Regional School Improvement Team - it provides a monthly update on news, events and resources for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel in the Central Ohio area. To access Connections E-News, visit: http://www.cositpd.org/0505/Connections_0505.pdf or http://www.cositpd.org.
8. Teaching Positions Available in Bermuda: Jim Silcott, currently at Bishop Watterson but soon-to-be principal of Mt. Saint Agnes Academy located in Hamilton Bermuda, is searching for teachers of Spanish and computer technology. Interested applicants should contact Mr. Silcott via e-mail at jsilcott@cdeducation.org.
Congratulations to...
Holy Spirit principal Linda
Saelzler and her mentor, former principal Sister Regina Snyder. Linda
received an "exemplary"
rating for her portfolio which she presented to the State Department in order to complete Praxis III for administrators.
Comments to office@cdeducation.org
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