March 1, 2004

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.    New History Course for Teachers at OSU:  Professor Steven Conn will offer History 772 during spring quarter 2004 on Mondays from 4:30 until 6:18 (Call number 19229-2).  This course will help teachers earn subject specific credit hours to meet new "highly qualified teacher" guidelines.  This course will focus on teaching national topics by using local resources.  Assignments will be lesson-based projects to fit with teachers' curricular needs.
        For more information, please contact Jennifer Walton at the History Teaching Institute at OSU (292-0159; walton.89@osu.edu.)

2.    From the Office of Internal Affairs at Ohio State: 

    Study Abroad in Paraguay July 5-24, 2004.  Summer Seminars Abroad for Spanish Teachers is a two-week workshop in language and linguistics in Asuncion, Paraguay.  The purpose of the program is to provide selected students with an opportunity to analyze and practice the Spanish language in a natural linguistic and cultural context, and to receive university credit for that experience.  http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/morgan3/ssast04.htm.

    Arab World Workshop Saturday, April 17, 2004, 10am - 3pm.  Younkin Success  Center, 1640 Neil Avenue, Room 300, Columbus, Ohio    43201.  P-12 Educator Workshop "Introduction to the Arab World" will introduce participants to the world of Arab culture and reach beyond the typical media and book sources.  Designed for novices, it will introduce participants to the language, traditions, and other aspects of culture of the Arab world.  Specifically, the art of calligraphy will be introduced, the pubic baths of Damascus will be expositioned, and women's issues will be covered.  The workshop will also feature an Arabic poetry recitation followed by its translation in English.  The aspects of Arab culture and traditions which will be highlighted have been chosen with the aim of providing teachers points of interest which may be integrated into their curriculum.  Directed by Dr. Mahdi Alosh (CV  http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/aloshl/CV.htm), Professor of Arabic and applied linguistics in the Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Department at Ohio State.  Please bring your own lunch or dine in one of the restaurants near the Younkin Center.  Request registration by e-mail: wightman.16@osu.edu.  Deadline:  April 12, 2004.  Any questions about this workshop may be directed to:  Melinda Wightman, (614) 292-5897 or wightman.16@osu.edu.

3.    Camp Mt. Carmel:  Mt. Carmel College of Nursing is sponsoring a camp for middle and high school students.  Two camp sessions will be offered:  one will be for middle school students and another for students in high school.  The camp runs 8:30-3:30pm daily with the exception of Thursday when students have the option of spending the night in the college dormitory.  The camp is held at Mt. Carmel College of Nursing, Columbus.
        The camp is designed to provide a first person student adventure to increase awareness and interest about the numerous career opportunities available in healthcare today.  Among them are nursing, pharmacy, physician practice, dietetics, radiology, and physical therapy. 
    Dates for the camp:
        Middle School Adventures - June 14-18 (for students entering grades 7-8-9)
        High School Adventures - June 28-July 2 (for students entering grades 10-11-20).
    For more information, call Mt. Carmel Health at 234-LIFE, Monday through Friday, 8am - 8pm.

4.    Weekly Religion Ideas February 25, 2004
        Graded Course of Study K-12 Objectives: 4:E-7, 8, 9, 10, 11

For Teachers - Who Are My Brothers and Sisters? is a Catholic educational guide for understanding and welcoming immigrants and refugees.  This United States Catholic Conference of Bishops guide provides lesson plans, handouts, retreats, meetings for every age in our parishes and schools.

For Classroom - Who Are My Sisters and Brothers?  Understanding and Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees Video is an up-close and personal look at some of the human faces behind the immigration debate in our nation.  This is a publication of the USCCB and the Office of Refugee and Migration.  Publication No. 5-053.  To order, call USCCB, (800) 235-8722.

Unity in Diversity:  A Scriptural Rosary - This brochure brings together two wonderful traditions of the Catholic Church - praying the rosary and celebrating unity within diversity.  This video includes prayers for the 15 mysteries and instructions on praying the rosary.  This video focuses on the three themes of the U.S. bishops' statement, Welcoming the Stranger Among Us:  Unity in Diversity, conversion, communion, and solidarity.  From the Office of Migration and Refugee Services.  To order, call USCCB (800) 235-8722.

Resources - The Capital Campaign for Human Development website created by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops is a tremendous resource for every teacher/catechist and student.  It deals with the issue of poverty in America and how it will continue to rise if we don't take steps to reverse this dilemma.  A few of the key components of this site are:  a multimedia gallery, news updates on poverty, fact lists, an educational center, poverty quizzes and a very powerful virtual tour of poverty in America.  Whether for curriculum or the call of discipleship, this is a resource not to be passed up!  www.usccb.org/cchd/povertyusa/index.htm.

An awesome new video series from Family Theater Productions deals with many critical issues such as alcoholism, racial tensions, family struggles and teenage death.  Each teenager must use critical thinking and morality to find a health and spiritual ending to their struggles.  Each video is inspiring and an attention getter.  I am sure any junior high or high school student will feel engaged and challenged by the situation presented. 
        The Eggplant Lady  VC7350
        Haunted Heart  VC7351
        The Secret of the Horse  VC7352
        Taylor's Wall  VC7353

Reminders:
        Teachers are reminded that the Diocesan LPDC will meet on April 1st at St. Anthony School.  All teachers are required by the State Department of Education and the Diocese of Columbus to have an LPDC approved IPDP (Individual Professional Development Plan).  Any teacher who does not have an approved IPDP will not be permitted to renew a license.
        Teachers seeking CEU credit for workshops attended or special projects they have planned and developed can submit proof of attendance or a summary of the program at any time to the LPDC c/o the Diocesan Department of Education Personnel Office.
        Summer Quarter Fee Waivers:  Requests for OSU fee waivers (summer quarter) are due any time between now and April 5.  Teachers are reminded that the number of OSU waivers has been greatly limited.  If a teacher is unsure of the method used to distribute fee waivers, he/she should consult the Franklin County COACE Agreement.
        Ohio Dominican waiver requests for summer '04 can be made at any time.  (Please review the February 9 Monday Musings regarding ODU waiver stipulations.)

Congratulations to Columbus Immaculate Conception School's 7th and 8th grade students who took first and second place in The Power of the Pen program.

Comments to office@cdeducation.org

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