ARGUEMENTS Funded technical support, and teacher and staff professional development will Based on the total cost for arizona K12 education of approximately $5500 http://www.altp.org/legislation/legpitch.htm
Extractions: Shortage of IT Capable K-12 Teachers Prepared by Arizona Learning Technology Partnership Ted Kraver, Chairman 602-944-8557 tkraver@qwest.net THE ISSUE The New Economy is highly dependent on a well educated and technology-effective workforce. Arizona ranks 12 th in college attainment of our workforce but 40 th or lower in K-12 education measures such as test scores, school funding and graduation rates. Importing talent will eventually run out of steam as other regions transform to the New Economy. Fortunately there is a direct and effective solution. Arizona must strongly implement its K-12 Academic Standards. Testing and advocacy address only part of this opportunity. For success there must be a strong implementation driver in the classroom. Over 15 years of research and testing show that full adoption of the technology-effective classroom is a cost effective solution. Not only will graduation rates increase and students develop the information technology skills needed for the New Economy, but a one letter grade improvement in academic performance can be expected. By providing technology-effective K-12 classrooms statewide Arizona will remain a strong player in the New Economy. Technology effective classrooms include: one modern, networked computer with Internet for every four to six students;
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
TLRBSE: Teacher Leaders In Research Based Science Education Don McCarthy is an astronomer on staff with the University of arizona s Steward The RETA builds on and extends the work in professional development http://www.noao.edu/outreach/tlrbse/tlrbse_staff.html
Extractions: NOAO Outreach TLRBSE Resources Image Processing Helps Student Results ... Teacher Observing Programs Stephen Pompea has been active in earth and space science education for over 25 years as a teacher, informal science educator, and educational program designer. He is the co-author or editor of 4 books used for teacher professional development (three in the Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS series) and has worked with NSF and NASA sponsored teacher professional development and instructional materials projects in the earth and space sciences. He served as Instrument Scientist for the NICMOS instrument for the Hubble Space Telescope and as Associate Scientist for infrared instrumentation for the Gemini 8-meter telescopes project after a productive career in the aerospace industry. He has consulted widely in science education and in optical engineering and is an adjunct faculty member of Steward Observatory. spompea@noao.edu
CMMR - TEACHER EDUCATION RESOURCES in Anthropology and the College of education at the University of arizona. Peer Coaching An Effective staff development Model for Educators of http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~cmmr/Teacher_Ed.html
Extractions: CENTER FOR MULTILINGUAL, MULTICULTURAL RESEARCH These links cover preservice, induction, and continuing education for educational personnel including administators, teachers, paraeducators, parents, and those involved in the education of linguistically and culturally diverse students. Topics include recruitment and retention of teachers, state and local certification requirements, national teaching and certification standards, and the role of all teachers in supporting the language, academic, and psycho-social development of linguistically and culturally diverse students. Sites and articles listed here are not necessarily endorsed by the CMMR; they are listed for informational purposes only. Full text articles and resources are also provided. If you would like to suggest a site to be added to this listing please visit our " Submit a Site " page. How to Make a Teacher , an Online NewHour report by Ray Suarez, discusses the effectiveness of untrained or partially trained teachers with Harold Levy, chancellor of the New York City schools, and Arthur Wise, president of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. To download the RealAudio Player consult RealAudio's home page . For the free Player go to the download page
Staff Training & Development Resources CDT is sponsored by the arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. LEARN is an ongoing library staff education and development program, http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/stafftrain.html
Arizona State Library And Archives Staff Intranet arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Library development Division Continuing education Intended Audience Public Library staff Sign Up http://www.lib.az.us/eventreg/
Extractions: Presenter Diane Tuccillo has been an English teacher, received her MLS from Rutgers, and was the Young Adult Coordinator at the City of Mesa Library for 24 years. Diane's book, Library Teen Advisory Group was published in 2005. She has written numerous articles and reviews and has presented in local, state and national forums. Diane is currently the President-Elect of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of the Natl Council of Teachers of English, and will be teaching a virtual course, Young Adults and Public Libraries for SIRLS in 2006. RECEIVE DIANE'S BOOK FREE COMPLIMENTS OF AZ STATE LIBRARY! Learning Objectives:
Arizona Art Education Association - Membership arizona Art education Association art education fact, questions, answers, Meet with your staff development committee to plan how to design http://azarted.org/visualArtStandards.asp?id=me
Faculty & Staff | Tucson Center | Prescott College After receiving his doctorate in 1984 from the University of arizona, he specialized in teacher education and staff development. http://www.prescott.edu/tucson/staff.html
Extractions: Standard Printable Large Fonts Large Fonts/Printable Quick Links Academic Calendar Calendar of Events Check Your Email Class Schedules Crossroads Cafe Curriculum Materials Directory Eco League Faculty Bios Graduation Information Human Resources Registrar Request a Catalog Transcripts Transitions Magazine Weather Information Go Home Site Index Directory ... Parents TUCSON CENTER LINKS Tucson Center - Academic Services - How to Apply - Events - Student Highlights - FAQ - Inquiry Form - Contact Information clawson@prescott.edu Christina completed her master's in French and Francophone West-African Literature and spent a semester studying at the Sorbonne. She has worked within public education for many years as a curriculum and instructional specialist, as well as co-developed and implemented a district-wide literacy program. Her doctoral work focuses on the socio-political constructs of teacher and student identities within educational institutions, the development of holistic epistemologies of learning and education, and the politics of multicultural education in pre-service teacher education. Tom Potter
Arizona Department Of Juvenile Corrections - Education Dr. Lanphar was Associate Superintendent of education for the Department from June Principal, and staff development Director in arizona public schools. http://www.juvenile.state.az.us/Education/AdminFacultyContacts.htm
Extractions: Judith (Jude) Lanphar, Ed.D. is the Superintendent of Education. Dr. Lanphar was Associate Superintendent of Education for the Department from June 2002, to July 2004. Prior to coming to ADJC, Jude served as Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Principal, and Staff Development Director in Arizona public schools. Before going into administration, Dr. Lanphar was a teacher, mentor teacher and staff development leader in the Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix. Dr. Lanphar received her B.A. and M.Ed. from Arizona State University and her doctorate is in Education Policy and Administration. Dr. Lanphar is Arizona certified as Superintendent, Principal and Teacher. Dennis G. Lilleberg , GED Examiner Dennis G. Lilleberg began his career with ADJC in August, 2001. He attended the ADJC Academy and began teaching at Adobe Mountain School in October, 2001. He has taught various subjects, including English grammar, Earth Science, and Music. In July, 2004, he was appointed by Director Branham to assume the newly created position of GED Examiner for the agency and continues to serve in this capacity. Prior to coming to ADJC, he taught General Music, Band and Choir in public schools for fourteen years in Platteville, WI, Wickenburg, AZ, Glendale, AZ, and Tucson, AZ.
Science Education Partnership Award - SEPA Biomedical Research for arizona Teachers, University of arizona Teaching SMART staff development for Science education, Youth and Family Services (YFS) http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/sepa1.html
Extractions: The Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) is a grant from the National Center for Research Resources , a division of the National Institutes of Health . The SEPA program was established in 1991 to develop partnerships between scientists and educators to improve precollege science education and the public's understanding of science. The SEPA program supports the following projects: Project Title Location A Food-based Curriculum Linking Science Education and Health Literacy [ABSTRACT OF PROJECT] Teachers College, Columbia University A Partnership Linking Formal/Informal Education Washington University A Public Health Organization at Morse and Helix High Schools [ABSTRACT OF PROJECT] University of California at San Diego An Epidemiologic Approach to Environmental Health Science in High School HS [ABSTRACT OF PROJECT] Foundation for Blood Research Biomedical Research for Arizona Teachers University of Arizona Biomedical Training, Research and College Prep (BIOTRAC) Miami Museum of Science Biorap [ABSTRACT OF PROJECT] University of Connecticut Birmingham Science Education Partnership (BSEP) University of Alabama BodyLink: A Health Sciences Update Center Maryland Science Center Bone Zone Children's Museum of Indianapolis BrainLink [ABSTRACT OF PROJECT] My Health, My World
Arizona arizona State Climatologist; Geographic Alliance Network; NASA education Others are held at the school district level on staff development days or http://teachearth.com/states/Arizona.htm
Extractions: Arizona State Climatologist State Climatologists are individuals who have been identified by a state entity as the state's climatologist and who are also recognized by the Director of the National Climatic Data Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the state climatologist of a particular state. Russell S. Vose http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/education/teacher_commu nity/index.cfm The National Geographic Society's Geography Education Program has established a network of state geographic alliancesógrassroots organizations composed mainly of K-12 teachers and university geographersódedicated to improving and promoting geography education. These alliances support professional development for teachers, development of classroom materials, and efforts to make geography a part of state and local curricula. Arizona Geographic Alliance
Arizona Education Jobs On CareerBuilder.com Looking for arizona education jobs and other jobs? See currently available job openings on Great staff development. Call Leanne AZPhoenix http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/al.ic/Arizona_Education.htm?IPath=OCS
AZEIP Staff Development Program System (AHCCCS), and the arizona Department of education (ADE). The AzEIP staff development and Training Project is funded by the arizona Department http://www.nau.edu/ihd/asdtp/
Extractions: Project Navigation Notice to our viewers; We have revised the "Planning and Intervention Study Guide" as of 1/3/05. You can view it here The AzEIP Standards of Practice were established to ensure that early intervention personnel have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services that reflect recommended practices to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) is a collaborative network of participating State Agencies that includes: the Department of Economic Security (DES), the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB), the Arizona Department of Health Services(ADHS), the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). Within AzEIP, the AzEIP participating State agencies that directly provide early intervention to eligible children and their families are Department of Economic Security (through the Division of Developmental Disabilities and the DES/AzEIP office), ASDB, and ADHS. All early intervention personnel employed or contracted through any of the AzEIP participating agencies that directly serve eligible children and their families are required to complete the AzEIP Standards of Practice. There are two components of the AzEIP Standards of Practice:
Arizona Commission On The Arts - Arts Education Arts Learning staff. Orange Arrow Alison Marshall, Arts Learning Director, Publications, arizona Arts Standards, Arts education evaluation, arizona http://www.arizonaarts.org/arts_education/
Extractions: Arts Learning The Arizona Commission on the Arts is committed to making the arts fundamental to education, particularly in programs that serve Pre-K-12 students, classroom teachers, arts specialists, teaching artists and administrators in school, after-school and summer/inter-session programs. The Commission works with the state universities and Arizona Department of Education through the AAERI Arizona Arts Education Research Institute program. Spotlight On.... Arts Learning Staff Alison Marshall Arts Learning Director, (602) 229-8223, amarshall@ArizonaArts.org Mandy Tripoli-Buscas Arts Learning Programs Director, (602) 229-8225, mtripoli@ArizonaArts.org Arts Learning Assistant, (Available) Congratulations to all the FY06 Arts Education Project Grant recipients. Remember, you can check the status of your grant, paperwork, final report and more on www.culturegrants-az.org/ by logging in with your user name and password. Were you a 2004-2005 Arts Education Grant Recipient? - Final Reports Due!
NSDC - Staff Development Library: Job Postings The NSDC Web site posts job openings in the field of staff development. arizona State University is an equal opportunity employer/educational http://www.nsdc.org/library/jobpostings.cfm
Extractions: SERC is currently seeking qualified candidates for full-time openings on its consultant staff. Candidates must have a Masters degree in education (general or special) or related services, although a sixth year or doctorate is preferred. SERC Consultants design and oversee implementation of SERC's various training and technical assistance initiatives and partnerships. Applicants must have: specific expertise, education, and experience in areas of teaching and learning such as Curriculum and Instruction (i.e., Differentiated Instruction, Standards-based Instruction), Positive Behavior Support, Early Intervening Services, and Responsible Inclusive Practice; experience working in public schools or programs; demonstrated ability in heterogeneous, inclusive settings; and experience in design, delivery, and evaluation of high quality professional development and follow-up application of learning; project development and management skills; grant writing; and polished oral and written communication skills.
NEA: Education Support Professionals arizona Support staff Create a Local from Scratch Read about arizona education Association s (AEA) newest affiliate, the MammothSan Manuel ESP http://www.nea.org/esphome/
Extractions: Legislative Action Center Originally, the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act mandated that by September 30, 2005, all school bus drivers must maintain a special school endorsement on their Commercial Driver License (CDL). The new "S" endorsement involves taking a written test and a skills (road) test. For more background on this requirement, read " S is for Stuff They Know ," in the April 2005 issue of NEA Today In a major lobbying victory for NEA, the U.S. Department of Education has extended the deadline for paraprofessionals to meet the "highly qualified" requirements of the so-called "No Child Left Behind" act. Instead of the previous deadline of Jan. 8, 2006, paraprofessionals working in Title I schools now have until the end of the 2005-2006 school year the same as teachers. letter Go to the refresher tests ESP columnist Dave Arnold believes that ESPs should be seen and heard as the new school year begins. He urges his colleagues to find new ways to connect to the larger community whether that's by participating in Labor Day parades or volunteering at back-to-school open houses.
NEA: Jobs At NEA - Current Vacancies Affiliate arizona education Association Job Title Organizational Consultant Affiliate Florida education Association Job Title staff Counsel http://www.nea.org/jobs/vaclist.html
Extractions: Position Emphasis: This position will work proactively to promote key NEA messages through effective data collection and content research to support message delivery and enhance the effectiveness of NEA spokespersons. Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Educational Research, or other related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.
NAU Center For Science Teaching And Learning ASTA, the largest professional organization in arizona dedicated to promoting effective National staff development Council NAU Aepa Prep Center http://www2.nau.edu/~cstl-p/site/prof_assoc_links/
Extractions: The Center for Science Teaching and Learning is a teaching, research, evaluation, and materials resource for science faculty and students across the NAU campus, for K-12 science teachers, and for informal educators statewide. The CSTL provides leadership in and coordination of science education professional development, academic programs, and outreach activities. CSTL is responsible for the recruitment, advising, and student teaching placement and supervision for secondary science teachers. The CSTL collaborates with the College of Education in support of elementary science methods courses and provides extensive curriculum resources for K-12 preservice and inservice teachers. The CSTL Vision is to be a regional leader in standards-based science education through:
NAU Center For Science Teaching And Learning Eisenhower Professional development Program arizona Board of Regents. arizona K12 Center. Using the expertise of faculty and staff across the content http://www2.nau.edu/~cstl-p/site/grants_projects/
Extractions: The Center for Science Teaching and Learning is a teaching, research, evaluation, and materials resource for science faculty and students across the NAU campus, for K-12 science teachers, and for informal educators statewide. The CSTL provides leadership in and coordination of science education professional development, academic programs, and outreach activities. CSTL is responsible for the recruitment, advising, and student teaching placement and supervision for secondary science teachers. The CSTL collaborates with the College of Education in support of elementary science methods courses and provides extensive curriculum resources for K-12 preservice and inservice teachers. The CSTL Vision is to be a regional leader in standards-based science education through: