Model Strategies In Bilingual Education: Descubriendo La Lectura Examines the Tucson Unified School District's implementation of the Spanishlanguage version of Reading Category Arts education Reading Recovery Sites and Schools Several districts in arizona helped fund the education of a Teacher Leader trainerat Ohio State to staff the UA program. Implementation. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/ModStrat/pt3e.html
Extractions: Tucson, Arizona Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) serves approximately 60,000 students, of whom about 40 percent are Hispanic. The district has adopted a policy of home-language maintenance to ensure the academic success of students who have limited English proficiency while building a strong foundation for learning English. This district policy provides a welcoming environment for a new program developed by the TUSD Title I staff called Descubriendo La Lectura (DLL). DLL is a Spanish-language reconstruction of the Reading Recovery (RR) program, which has a well-documented record of supporting the early success of at-risk beginning readers in English. DLL was developed to provide strong support for early Spanish literacy by using the same proven enrichment strategy with Spanish speakers that was being used with English speakers. TUSD Title I staff became interested in a Spanish version of RR because one of their goals was to support children who were having difficulty learning to read, and many in their district learned to read first in Spanish. Title I specialists felt that Reading Recovery's premise that the most powerful teaching builds on children's competencies was consistent with the district's policy of using a student's primary language for initial literacy instruction. TUSD hired a Teacher Leader trained at the Reading Recovery center at The Ohio State University to begin training local bilingual teachers in the basic approach. These teachers then became part of a team that created
Extractions: An article discussing two points: (1) American Indians have been misrepresented or ignored in history books and courses, and (2) ample material is available to rescind this discriminatory and pseudo-intellectual practice. The author asks, "How much longer will Departments of Speech pretend that Indian oratory is insignificant or extinct?" AMERICAN INDIAN ETHNO-SCIENCE A description of a science program focusing on Indian materials and culture which is being used at Many Farms High School on the Navajo reservation. The article describes the focus of attention on the science programsthe needs of the students and their Navajo community. The article discusses "Ethno-science Defined," origins of ethno-science at Many Farms, attitudes towards ethno-science, basic goals, the students and projects, implementation, and topics and projects. According to the author, the Many Farms science staff was hoping an interdisciplinary approach would be taken to involve many other departments as well. Includes a 15-point "Science Department Philosophy." INFORMAL TEACHING TECHNIQUES
Vail School District: Where Education Is A Community Effort Finally, staff development learning and growing is good for If you received yourArizona teaching certificate in Elementary education from July http://www.vail.k12.az.us/professionaldevelopment1.htm
Extractions: Download Form (Optional) You may download and print the registration form in Microsoft Word and submit interoffice to Carol Horton at the District Office or Register Online Today Message from the Superintendent Dear Staff: One of the best things about the Vail School District is our continuing expansion of staff development learning opportunities. Staff development is a critical ingredient in our quest to provide the kind of quality education referenced in our mission statement. Your participation in staff development models to students that learning never stops. It states loudly we are all learners. The benefits are many. Please take full advantage of the opportunities being provided. Superintendent, Calvin Baker Cooperative Learning (6 Hours) Certified K-12 Cooperative Learning teaches participants the theory and research of cooperative learning and the structural approach to cooperative learning developed by Dr. Spencer Kagan. Come learn how to boost achievement, prevent discipline problems, and make learning more fun and meaningful for you and your students!
Links Conferences Events Calendar Resources staff development eNewsletter Video EdulinksEducation and Government Web Links and arizona Colleges and Universities. http://www.twblearn.com/links.htm
Our Staff Her Doctor of education degree is from Northern arizona University, Flagstaff. DepartmentStaff Rick Hansen Projects Manager Biography Steve Kiefer Projects http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/bwd/staff.html
Extractions: Division of Academic Affairs Search Maricopa Visit other Academic Affairs Departments Academic Affairs Division Home Arizona Small Business Development Center Network Center for Workforce Development District Curriculum Office Health Care Integrated Educational System (HCIES) International and Intercultural Education Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC) Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI) National Center for Teacher Education Office of Public School Programs (OPSP) Think Tank University and College Relations Who We Are for Workforce Development in January 2001. She provides district-wide senior level leadership for business and workforce development, national, regional, state, and local agencies and organizations in the areas of occupational and workforce education and economic development, including the state and federal agencies, to support the fiscal and programmatic management of federal Carl Perkins III
Index For Arizona Board Of Regents Administrative/staff Section. Admissions (Graduate and Undergraduate). arizonaBoard of Regents. arizona Commission for Postsecondary education. http://www.abor.asu.edu/site_index/site_index.html
Extractions: SITE INDEX QUICK LINKS ABOR Homepage ABOR Staff Directory Academic Program Inventory Admission Requirements Agenda Arizona Regents University ASU Information ATASS Board Members Eisenhower Science/Math Employment Opportunites Fact Book Faculty Information Financial Aid IPEDS Learner Centered Education Legislative Resources Meeting Schedule Minutes NAU Information News Releases Parent Information Policy Manual Regents Award Regents Professors Regents' Recap Reports Residency Site Index Site Map Transfer Information Tuition U of A Information WICHE ~ Select alphabet letter to quick jump to topics ~ A B C D ... P Q R S T U V W X Y Z -A- ABOR Home Page ABOR Staff Directory Academic and Student Affairs Office Academic Program Inventory ... Academic Teacher and Principal Training Program (formerly: Eisenhower Professional Development Program and Eisenhower Math and Science Program) Administrative/Staff Section Admissions (Graduate and Undergraduate) Admissions Standards Address List, Regents
Career Advancement & Training At The University Of Arizona University offers a 25% discount on computer education courses to UA staff, facultyand Mailing Address The University of arizona Tucson, AZ 85721 (520) 621 http://www.arizona.edu/working/training.shtml
Continuing Education, The University Of Arizona on computer education courses to UA staff, faculty and Continuing education UnitsArizona Telemedicine Program; Correspondence Courses Hundreds of university http://www.arizona.edu/visiting/professional.shtml
Evaluation And Accountability Resources the Southern Region Program and staff development Committee Handbook (Virginia) ExtensionEducation Learning System Groups for Evaluation (arizona) Using Cost http://www.ca.uky.edu/agpsd/soregion.htm
Extractions: Graduated with High Distinction Professional Experience Jan 1996 to present Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs , College of Medicine, The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, Arizona Responsible for coordination of educational program leading to the MD degree as well as the Rural Health Professions Program (RHPP) and the MD/MPH Dual Degree Program. Also responsible for the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) program, a student community service program. Maintain primary responsibility for preparation of LCME self-study. July 1997 to present Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Health , College of Medicine, The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, Arizona July 1994 to Dec 1995
Faculty/Staff Directory arizona Early Intervention Program staff development and Training Special EducationLearning Experiences for Competency University of arizona Medical Center. http://www3.nau.edu/ihd/ihd/personnel.cfm
Extractions: Projects and Programs of IHD IHD EVENT CALENDAR American Indian Rehabilitation RTC Ariz. Behavioral Initiative Ariz. Early Intervention Program Ariz. Loans for Assistive Technology Ariz. Positive Behavior Support Program Ariz. Technology Access Program Assistive Technology Center Capacity Building for Am. Indians Project Child and Family Program CANAR Improving Arizona's Capability to Teach Indian Children's Program Interdisc. Cert. Pr. in Disability Stud. Interdisciplinary Training Clinic Nat. Training for Client Ass. Programs Sensory Services S.E.L.E.C.T. Faculty/Staff Directory
Full-Text Education Journals Online College of education at arizona State University Published by the National staff DevelopmentCouncil, this Journal of Technology education http//scholar.lib.vt http://www.lesley.edu/faculty/kholmes/libguides/edjournals.html
Extractions: These online journals may be of special interest to education students at Lesley College. They are either print publications that offer selected articles full-text on their World Wide Web Home Page, or they are "electronic journals" that exist only online. For psychology journals, go to Full-Text Psychology Resources For world-wide newspapers and popular magazines, go to Ludcke Library's page, To cite online articles correctly, see Electronic Reference Formats Recommended by the American Psychological Association Title List 59 as of Click The Journal Name to go directly to the journal's home page. To read a brief description of the publication, click Info . To return to the Title List , use the Back key on your browser or click the arrows on the right side of your screen. The Alan Review Info
Achievegap2 functionality to all school districts in arizona (AADSI students engage in positivebehavior, school staff has the they need while in regular education and to http://www.cgcs.org/promise/specialed2/specialed2.html
Extractions: Achievement Gaps Finance Bilingual Governance ... Special Education Indianapolis Public Schools Where Is the Student in the World of Standards, Curriculum, and IEPs? A district-wide change initiative to develop standards-driven goals and objectives/benchmarks for students with special needs is being implemented in the Indianapolis Public School (IPS) system during the 2002-03 school year. This student focused, process oriented initiative has resulted in assistive tools, a training module and schedule, follow-up support, and evaluation instruments that will provide IPS special education teachers with consistent means to raise academic achievement for students with special needs. This initiative will provide: Direction and measurable documentation in the areas of student and teacher accountability, student progress in the general curriculum, and improved test scores; Standards-driven goals and objectives that are useful and functional for all teachers and staff; and
Flowing Wells School District - Tucson, Arizona Approximately 95% of our staff have completed course work excellent academic standards,every child in arizona has access to an extraordinary education. http://www.flowingwells.k12.az.us/
Extractions: M ore than 6000 students attend the District's six elementary schools, junior high school, senior high school and alternative schools. The district is located on the northwest side of metropolitan Tucson covering an area of thirteen square miles bounded by Ina Road and the Santa Cruz River on the Northwest to Grant Road and Fairview Avenue on the southeast. A competitive salary plan attracts and retains a high caliber of faculty and staff. Approximately 95% of our staff have completed course work beyond a bachelor's degree. The average number of years of experience in Flowing Wells Schools by faculty is 10 years, supporting our district's commitment to career opportunities for all employees.
LAMA HRS Staff Development goals and objectives, policy statements, responsibilities of staff development personnel,program Chair Jeanne F. Voyles voylesj@u.library.arizona.edu Years of http://www.ala.org/lama/committees/hrs/sd.html
Extractions: LAMA LAMA HRS Staff Development Charge: To facilitate and promote effective staff development programs in order to maximize staff abilities to successfully perform their responsibilities and thereby improve overall library effectiveness. Cooperating with other ALA units, the Committee devises appropriate means for exchanging information and highlighting research. Areas of staff development in which the Committee has an ongoing concern are needs assessment, goals and objectives, policy statements, responsibilities of staff development personnel, program design, successful learning activities, available resources, and evaluation techniques. Chair
SEIR*TEC- Professional Development An online course, produced by arizona State University Society for Technology inEducation (ISTE), this National staff development Council (NSDC) NSDC is the http://www.seirtec.org/pd.html
American Association Of Colleges For Teacher Education and administrative experience in education;; establishing effective schools, districts,Southern arizona's Hispanic, Native among students, faculty and staff. http://www.aacte.org/Position_Vacancies/univ_arizona_dean.htm