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Bulletin
#304 Dear
Colleagues, Calls for
participation, employment, funding,
and conference and workshop
opportunities, online
and other resources.
Janet Isserlis NOTICES -
– in
addition to events listed here, a recently updated list of events
(including workforce development workshops, new practitioner Professional Development Opportunities Summer '09- June '10 STAR (STudent Achievement in Reading) Be one of the 25 members of the Year 2 RI Cohort. A participant in Year 1 said, "The discussions [because of STAR training] with students about their strengths and needs in reading- empowers them to better focus and plan their learning goals." And achieve them. STAR consists of three 2-day Institutes (6 days total) in RI, which are focused solely on improving reading abilities of learners in the high ESL levels and in the intermediate levels of ABE (NRS levels 3 & 4). Participants will work with the 4 components of reading (alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) and the assessments, lessons and instructional strategies appropriate for each. Want to know more before deciding? Come to an info session Thursday, June 4 at 1:30 Questions to Barbara Bowen, bbowen@ric.edu 456-2831 Wilson Reading 10 instructors from across the state will have the opportunity to become certified in this highly regarded training for teachers of beginning readers. There is a 3-day summer orientation, and then a year of supported practice. Anyone interested should have the support of their program director: both in release time, and in guaranteeing two years of placement as teachers of learners at the lowest reading levels. In return, the program would be identified for referrals of low-level students from other agencies. Questions to Jill Holloway jholloway@ric.edu 456-2833 Learning to Achieve NIFL (National Institute for Literacy) is sponsoring a one week July workshop on teaching adults with learning disabilities. The course covers theory, program needs and classroom practices. All expenses are paid. Any participant from RI is expected to teach a workshop for other instructors here in the state. Questions to Jill Holloway jholloway@ric.edu 456-2833  volunteer tutor sought : An international university student, in Providence, seeks a tutor to work on speaking and listening skills. Please contact hui_yang@mail.uri.edu to learn more.  learning opportunities COLLEGE PREPARATION FOR ADULTS: RIRAL TTC is a partner in the RI Statewide Transition to College initiative and a natural segue for GED, EDP, and Advanced ESL students prior to post -secondary education. The semester long program offers intensive college preparation classes including student success workshops, academic instruction in reading, writing, math, computer, and study skills to prepare students for college readiness and Accuplacer testing. Career exploration using DISCOVER online and monthly mentoring workshops are also part of the curriculum. Students receive assistance with the financial aid and college application process and academic advising and counseling prior to registration for college courses. While attending RIRAL TTC, students enroll as a cohort in College Reading (ENGL0850) at CCRI in Providence. There are three sessions a year, two evening and one weekend. Call today to attend an Information Session to start the Admissions process. RIRAL TTC Information Sessions for fall Evening and Weekend programs: Tuesdays at 5:00 pm: June 16, July 7 Saturdays at 10:00 am: May 16, June 20, July 11 The RIRAL TTC initiative is a free program with funding provided by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Nellie Mae Educational Foundation in collaboration with the Community College of Rhode Island. For more information, contact: Marie Crecca-Romero, Program Director at 722.9800 or by email at MarieCrecca-Romero@riral.org. National Priorities Project analyzes and clarifies federal data so that people can understand and influence how their tax dollars are spent. Numeracy, critical thinking and technology: have a look http://www.nationalpriorities.org/costofwar_home funding opportunities - large and less large - grants from the Public Education Network: http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_grants.asp - The federal government's new one stop
grant
site: http://www.grants.gov/ The Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) announces another round of education reform grants in areas of social science research. PRACC is particularly interested in issues such as high classroom turnover/mobility and its disproportionate impact on low-income, minority, and farm worker students. However, other issues will be considered as well. To apply, send PRRAC a proposal outlining the planned research and methodology, the advocacy work it is designed to support, a budget, timeline, and qualifications of the researchers. Maximum grant: $10,000. No application deadline. http://www.prrac.org/grants.php Funding Solutions for Small Nonprofit Organizations A collection of resources to help small nonprofit organizations fundraise including ways to motivate your board, sample fundraising letters, phonathon advice, and tips to improve your direct mail solicitation. http://www.nonprofit-innovations.com/ employment opportunities employment opportunities are generally sent as they arrive via email; if you would like to receive this bulletin, and those updates by email please contact janet_isserlis@brown.edu. Progreso Latino Summer Employment Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic youth development team that will facilitate a youth summer program. The program exposes youth to technology and health care fields and provides volunteer experiences at local employer sites. Progreso Latino will work in partnership with the New England Institute of Technology. Youth will have the opportunity to explore career options at the college campus. Employment Opportunities Include: Youth Project Coordinator/Practitioner: 13 weeks, full-time seasonal position Duties Include: Program development, coordination of volunteer placements at local employment sites, youth case management, and coordination of partnership with New England Institute of Technology. Qualifications: BA/BS in Education, Social Work, or related field. Two or more years experience working with youth. Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is desired. Youth Project Assistant Coordinator/Practitioner: 13 weeks, full-time seasonal position Duties include: Youth recruitment, retention, and supervision along with case management and facilitation of soft skills trainings and career exploration activities. Qualifications: AS in Education, Social Work, or related field. Two or more years of experience working with youth. Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is desired. Youth Practitioner: 6 weeks, 20 hours per week Duties include: Supervision of youth during their participation in the summer project and during their volunteer experiences. The practitioner will also facilitate youth workshops and activities. Qualifications: AS in Education, Social Work, or related field. Two or more years of experience working with youth. Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is desired. Progreso Latino is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages diversity Career Advantage Academic Skills Refresher for unemployed adults considering job training or post secondary education. Eight week session – Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 – 11:00 AM - Providence campus of CCRI Contact Lynn Watterson, 401-455-6042, at lpwatterson@ccri.edu New session begins next week.  AmeriCorps*VISTA - Volunteer Coordinator | The Genesis Center Organization: The Genesis Center Location: Providence, Rhode Island Salary: Stipend Start Date: July 1, 2009 Full Time Permanent Job Description: The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA position is a great opportunity for an high-energy individual to use creativity, people skills, and management talent to further volunteer capacity for the # 1 Top Performing Adult Education Agency in Rhode Island*-- The Genesis Center. The Genesis Center volunteer coordinator will develop and implement a structured volunteer program that will streamline the non-profit's volunteer efforts, adding resources and talent necessary to increase the agency's capacity to serve low-income individuals and families. The coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, screening, orienting, training, retraining, and recognizing volunteers. *According to the Rhode Island Department of Education, 2009. Compensations and Benefits: Monthly Subsistence Allowance of $909.00 ($418.38 Bi-weekly) Education Award of $4,725 or Stipend of $1,200 at Completion of Service Childcare benefits up to $300 per month Up to $550 Relocation Allowance Life Insurance Health Benefits Training Terms: Requires full time service without outside commitments Skills: Communications, Community Organization, Leadership, Public Speaking, Recruitment, Writing/Editing Genesis Center: The Genesis Center's mission is "to join with the community to provide education and comprehensive services which empower individuals and families of diverse cultures as they move toward self-sufficiency." Established in 1982, The Genesis Center provides adult education, workforce development, childcare, and other support services to over 600 adults and 100 children annually. VISTA: The mission of the AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) is to increase the capacity of low-income people to improve the conditions of their own lives. VISTA members serve others and support community residents and organizations to build their capacity to respond to problems in the community. The term of service is one year and is a full-time position. To apply, please mail or email cover letter and resume with references by Thursday, June 4, 2009 to: Mike Ritz, Development Director The Genesis Center 620 Potters Ave Providence, RI 02907 Email: mike@gencenter.org Jobs for Change "seeks to spark a nationwide movement toward careers in the nonprofit, government, and social enterprise sectors" – online at http://jobs.change.org/ Substitute teaching: The Genesis Center is interested in adding to its substitute list. If you are an ESOL instructor who is interested in occasional work as a substitute, either day, evening or Saturday hours, please call Nancy Fritz or Pat Clarkin at 781-6110. Jobs in Literacy – nation wide postings on the National Institute for Literacy's LINCS site: http://www.nifl.gov/cgi-bin/lincs/jobs/jobs.cgi Substitute list: if you would like your name added to the general list, please see contact LR/RI. The list needs to be updated so that it can function more usefully for teachers and programs hoping to work with them. (http://www.brown.edu/lrri/sub.html) Rhode Island Community Jobs (RICOMJOB) is a public e-mail announcement list that seeks to raise the profile of meaningful work in Rhode Island by helping non-profit and public interest employers publicize openings effectively. Anyone seeking a job that makes a difference in Rhode Island can join the list. Any non-profit, government or private sector employer advertising a paid position related to the public interest or community concerns can post a free job listing. Positions must be paid but may be part-time, full-time or temporary. To join the list as a job seeker or to post a job as an employer go to: http://www.ricommunityjobs.org Rhode Island Community Jobs is supported by
the Swearer
Center
for Public
Service at Brown University and the Rhode Island Campus Compact. Unemployment
lifeline – from the AFL-CIO,
with locally-searchable links to resources http://www.unemploymentlifeline.com/
online / resources available THEWORKSEN: Rhode Island Employment Disability E-News THEWORKSEN is a LISTSERV to communicate with adult employment service providers, educators and professionals involved with transition related employment, and others interested in the meaningful employment of persons with disabilities. THEWORKSEN is an announce-only list. To join: http://www.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/formworks.html. THEWORKSEN is disseminated at least once per month. To view the most recent issue, (PDF) go to http://www.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/publications/Theworksen.pdf Talk about it: Beginning June 1: 2-Part Technology and Professional Development Discussion The Workforce Investment Act is up for reauthorization and some recommendations include expanding the use of technology in teaching and learning and in professional development. But what are the language and literacy skills required for adults’ independent online learning? How can technologies both assist instruction and also open access to information for adult learners? What knowledge and skills do teachers say they need in order to use these technologies? How can professional development help? Part I: Online Learning and the Adult User: New Findings and Applications Guests Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, senior research analyst at American Institutes for Research http://www.air.org/ in Washington, DC, where she is also the deputy director of the National Center for Technology Innovation http://www.nationaltechcenter.org/. To participate in the discussion, subscribe: http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/Technology; full description and information: http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/technology/09onlinepartI.html To prepare for the discussion: The full report Investigating the Language and Literacy Skills Required for Independent Online Learning is available as a PDF file at: http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/publications/pdf/NIFLOnlineLearningReport.pdf Please read the Executive Summary of the report on pages 1 and 2. Family Math Groups: An Exploration of Content and Style is available through NALD (The National Adult Literacy Database), and reports on a project in which Kate Nonesuch worked with parents to develop a manual of math activities for parents and kids to do together. The report outlines the project and discusses the effects of the group: parents had fun, grew more interested and less frustrated with math, and learned specific strategies to help their kids with math, which often resulted in improved communication and smoother relationships with their kids. The report finishes with recommendations for facilitating family math groups. It can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.nald.ca/library/research/fammatgro/fammatgro.pdf The manual, called Family Math Fun! is full of family math activities, ready to use in early literacy programs, day care centres, primary grades and Adult Basic Education/ Literacy programs. Patterns, recipes, and hand-outs all included (109 pages). http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/familymath/familymath.pdf This project was undertaken by Vancouver Island University, and funded by The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. For more information: Kate.Nonesuch@viu.ca. from NIFL's workplace literacy list (for more see http://www.nifl.gov/pipermail/workplace/2009/002275.html ) Community Literacy Planning Guide - This planning guide will support communities as they: gather together to talk about literacy; decide to participate in the Literacy Now Communities program; submit an application for planning funds; mobilize local community energy and knowledge; assess the community’s literacy needs; build on existing literacy work and address important gaps; and prepare a community plan. http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Embrace_Learning/PDF/LiteracyNow_Guide.pdf from Thursday notes, May 21st President Requests $135 Million for DOLETA Career Pathways President Obama's 2010 budget request includes $135 million for a new Career Pathways Innovation Fund http://www.dol.gov/dol/budget/2010/PDF/bib.pdf that would support competitive grants by the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA). The new fund would continue support for community colleges provided by the Community-based Job Training Grants, with an increase of $10 million over the FY 2009 amount. Grants would go to community colleges or consortia of community colleges that are developing or expanding career pathway programs in partnership with education and training providers, employers and the workforce investment system. Funds would be available to provide training services, program operations, and capacity -building activities, such as hiring faculty and purchasing equipment. OVAE's Cummings Holds Department-Wide Briefing OVAE hosted a departmentwide briefing, Community Colleges: Unlocking Higher Education to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce, moderated by Deputy Assistant Secretary Glenn Cummings on May 14. The panel discussion gave agency employees an overview of pressing issues facing community colleges and OVAE's current community college initiatives. Panelists included George Boggs, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges; Noah Brown, president and CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees; and Diane Troyer, senior program officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/04/04092009.html Colleges Can Lead Communities Going Green Community colleges have a major role in America’s going green, according to a new report from the National Council on Workforce Education and the Academy for Educational Development. The publication, Going Green: The Vital Role of Community Colleges in Building a Sustainable Future and Green Workforce, has descriptions of and contact information for programs currently providing education for a green workforce at a range of community colleges nationwide. It also spotlights green jobs and features action steps college leaders can take to build a sustainable future. http://www.aed.org/Publications/upload/GoingGreen.pdf from Thursday notes, May 28th Secretary Duncan Testifies on Education Agenda Secretary Duncan testified May 20 before the House Education and Labor Committee about President Obama’s agenda for transforming American education. The hearing marked the secretary’s first appearance on Capitol Hill to outline the president’s education goals. The hearing focused primarily on early childhood, K─12 and postsecondary education. Secretary Duncan described himself as a “huge fan of dual enrollment,” especially because so many first-generation students, including those new to the United States, believe college is “not for them.” Early postsecondary experiences can “change their aspirations in very important ways,” Secretary Duncan said. http://edlabor.house.gov/documents/111/pdf/testimony/20090520SecDuncanTestimony.pdf President Nominates Deputy Secretary Of Education President Obama nominated businessman Anthony Wilder Miller as deputy secretary of education on May 18. Miller had a career of 20-plus years as a general manager and strategist for top companies. As an ex-officio member of the Board Budget & Finance Committee for the Los Angeles Unified School District, Miller became particularly familiar with school district budget issues. He worked extensively with the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Santa Monica-Malibu School District, developing student achievement goals and strategies, and aligning budgets and operating plans. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-More-Key-Administration-Posts-4-29-09/ Kansas PBF Implements 100 Percent On-site Monitoring of Adult Ed Kansas is among the states using performance-based funding (PBF) to distribute adult education funds. It may be the only state to support the local program performance ratings PBF uses not only with National Reporting System data but also with on-site monitoring of 100% of the state;s 30 programs each year. http://www.kansasregents.org/download/adultEd/ABE%202008/ABE%20Policy%20Manual%20FY09.pdf On-site monitoring verifies that data entered in the statewide system are correct and that all the policies and procedures that impact on the funding distribution formula are followed. The state also engages in desk monitoring of 100 percent of its adult education programs each year. More information is available from state director Diane Glass, dglass@ksbor.org From The Working Poor Families Project http://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/about.html Preparing Low-Skilled Workers for the Jobs of Tomorrow - Many state economic development leaders are focusing resources on strategies to spur growth in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). However, many efforts are geared solely to generating more high-skill scientists and engineers. "Preparing Low-Skilled Workers for the Jobs of Tomorrow" explores how to ensure that existing workers have the education and skills necessary to fill middle -skill, technical and support STEM positions. The brief, released by the Working Poor Families Project, also identifies how state policies can better prepare today's existing low-skilled workers for middle-skill positions. http://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/pdfs/WPFP_policy_brief_fall08.pdf The New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC) has published the findings of action research done by 18 New England adult education programs that investigated persistence strategies in their varied contexts over the course of a semester. This report of the New England Learner Persistence Project is online at http://nelrc.org/persist/report09.pdf. In addition to describing the specific strategies and outcomes that resulted in each program, the researchers concluded that persistence can be improved by addressing key adult needs, such as the need to feel competent or the need for a sense of community. To see other work being done at NELRC, see http://www.nelrc.org/expertise/index.html. - Andy Nash, New England Literacy Resource Center Minnesota Literacy Council's online training site – for out of state users: The courses for adult learners and educators on the Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) online training site are developed and maintained by MLC staff through supplemental service grants from the Minnesota Department of Education. They are provided free of charge to Minnesota’s adult learners, teachers, volunteers, and other Adult Basic Education practitioners. Out-of-state visitors are welcome to explore the site to access learning resources as well, but we cannot offer CEUs or course completion certificates to out-of-state users. If you are a not a Minnesota resident, you are welcome to browse the self-access online learning materials, but please do not submit course assignments as we will not be able to respond to your submissions. http://online.themlc.org/ Refugees From Iraq - in-depth information about refugee groups from Iraq, describing the various ethnic and religious communities of Iraqi Arabs (both Sunni and Shi’a), Iraqi Christians, and others. Topics include history, conditions in countries of asylum, characteristics of the refugee population, cultural features of each of the different communities, religion, language, education, and resettlement considerations. http://www.cal.org/topics/ri/backgrounders.html online: LessonWriter.com is a free website where teachers can copy, paste and submit any text (an article, essay, story, etc.) and create comprehensive, standards -based lesson plans and student materials in minutes. LessonWriter is a simple, fast and free way to use authentic, high-interest content to motivate students while delivering the explicit language instruction that ELL's need in both English and content-area classes. There are advanced features that can differentiate instruction for multilevel classes and class tracking features that will automatically scaffold lessons. http://www.lessonwriter.com RI DLT's Rhode Island Red job search feature is now drawing job postings from ALL local jobs boards (except Monster.com). To access this resource visit RI RED http://www.dlt.ri.gov/rired/ -- under quick menu click job search; choose location search criteria, provide job title or other criteria. Source codes are listed at the bottom of the page Lots to do at the library Providence Public Library's calendar of events: http://www.provlib.org/calendar.asp Workplace Essential Skills and GED Connection series Available Through VIDEO-ON-DEMAND The adult learning series Workplace Essential Skills and GED Connection are available online through the Rhode Island PBS video streaming portal. In 25 half -hour segments, the Workplace Essential Skills series presents refreshers in fundamental reading, writing, and math skills as they relate to getting, keeping, or advancing in a job. Lessons also cover job applications, resume writing, and job interviews. An orientation segment touches upon the use of the different components included in this series. Lessons are written at a pre-GED level, and can help prepare adults for the GED tests. Four workbooks accompany the series. In 39 half-hour programs, the GED Connection helps learners prepare for the GED exam. Episodes cover subjects and skills related to work, community, and home life. Practice tests help learners know what to expect, see which skills they need to strengthen, and build confidence. Access to Workplace Essential Skills and GED Connection series through RI PBS video streaming is free. Users access VOD through an account and passcode, available by email request to Education@ RIpbs.org or by calling Education Services at 401-222-3636 x 211. Video streaming, also known as video on demand (VOD), allows users the convenience of watching lessons at any time from an Internet-connected computer. VOD is also flexible, allowing users to watch several episodes in one sitting, or repeat lessons as often as desired. Both the Workplace Essential Skills and the GED Connection series are also broadcast on RI PBS LEARN, digital 36.2 and Verizon 787. The Workplace Essential Skills broadcasts Fridays at 12:30 PM and the GED Connection series broadcasts Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays at 12:30 PM. For Workplace Essential Skills and the GED Connection broadcast dates please visit: http://www.pbs.org/tvschedules/ For information about RIPBS Education Services please visit out web pages at http://www.ripbs.org/Education/ - Dr. María D. Velásquez de Tondreau Education Director Rhode Island PBS 50 Park Lane Providence, RI 02907 Phone: (401) 222-3636, ext. 211 Fax: (401) 222-3407 Education@RIpbs.org National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy, dedicated to conducting research and development projects to improve literacy, numeracy, language and related skills and knowledge. On this site you will find information on all our activities, including: Research and development projects <http://www.nrdc.org.uk/projects.asp> Creative routes to specialist teacher qualifications <http://www.nrdc.org.uk/creativeroutes> The Voices on the Page storybank is now live! Read all of the 640 stories here <http://www.nrdc.org.uk/voicesonthepage.asp> Research reports and reviews <http://www.nrdc.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=329> Latest e- newsletter <http://www.nrdc.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=671> News and events <http://www.nrdc.org.uk/news.asp> google literacy site: http://www.google.com/literacy/ outstanding resource: http://www.youthliteracy.ca/ - Youth Literacy work in Canada The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), Assisting Refugees with Disabilities Program : Resource Guide for Serving Refugees with Disabilities available at http://www.refugees.org/DisabilityGuide The guide, written for refugee case managers and those serving refugees with disabilities, includes 139 pages of information about resources for serving adults and children with disabilities, housing for refugees with disabilities, assistive technology, medical resources, citizenship and disability, benefits for refugees with disabilities and more. If you have any questions or technical assistance needs, please contact Xuan Nguyen, Director of USCRI Health and Human Services at xnguyen@uscridc.org or at 202-347-3507 ext 3056. RI Foundation online scholarship directory - searchable by city/town, intended field of study, current high school, and more. http://scholarship.rifoundation.org/ YouthBuild USA Learning Network has links to Web sites and full-text documents, and includes a section on "Authentic Materials/Engaged Learning/Constructivism/Contextual Learning/Project-based Learning." http://www.youthbuild.org/learningnetwork/professionaldev.html conferences and workshops - conferences and workshops are listed chronologically and are updated with each bulletin Rhode Island - Training/events around employment issues for people with disabilities http://www.ric.edu/uap/training.h June 5th - June Meeting Experiential Learing to Create Understanding, Focus, and Action Beth Cliff, Director, Executive Education Northeastern University, College of Business Understand the power of experiential learning and its use in corporate education, become familiar with the side spectrum of experiential learning formats, learn how to drive experiential learning in your organization. http://www.baycolonies.org/newsevents/details.asp?event_id=62&details=reg National Community Literacy Leadership Conference Buffalo – June 10 -13 Conference activities reflect the diversity of our field supporting the interests of a wide range of literacy coalitions, service providers, funders, business leaders and literacy stakeholders. We present a special focus on the economic crisis with panels discussing critical workforce and training issues around the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and support for families with limited literacy skills. On the final day of the conference, literacy leaders from across the country will gather for the Right To Literacy Convention. They will debate and vote on resolutions that will become a platform to organize for system change. The Convention Committee has been hard at work to ensure that each region has the opportunity to prepare and submit resolutions. Regional delegates will represent their constituent groups at the Convention, following in the Upstate New York tradition of the famous 1848 Women’s Rights Seneca Falls Convention. To learn more and to register: http://www.literacypowerline.com/ . Questions? please contact Hannah Mallon (9792895175). The 2009 TESOL Academy will take place at College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, June 19-20. The Academy features six 10-hour, hands-on workshops. Two workshops are specifically designed for teachers of adult learners: Meeting All Learner Needs in a Multi-level Class (Workshop leader: Donna Moss ) and Use the TESOL Standards for ESL/EFL Teachers of Adults to Develop a Personal Professional Development Plan (Workshop leader: Rob Jenkins ) Early registration fees are $205 for TESOL members and $295 for nonmembers. The registration deadline to receive the early discount is May 22. For complete information about the program and how to register, go to http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/sec_document.asp?CID=5&DID=11971 Any questions, contact edprograms@tesol.org The National College Transition Network at World Education invites you to submit a proposal to present at its third annual national conference on Effective Transitions in Adult Education to be held on November 16 - 17, in Providence. If you wish to submit a proposal, please visit http://www.collegetransition.org/callforpresenters09.html to complete and submit the online form. You will receive an email from NCTN confirming the receipt of your proposal within two business days of submission. Please click on the link above for more details about the proposal submission process. The submission deadline has been extended: The extended submission deadline is June 1, 2009. Feel free to email psharma@worlded.orgor or call me at (617)385-3788 if you have any further questions. - Priyanka Sharma, National College Transition Network World Education, Inc. June 25-26 - National Center for Family Literacy Summer Literacy Institute, Research to Practice: Supporting Learners Through Literacy. Learn about how research is translated into practical applications for the classroom and home. Learn about solid strategies that support parents as they engage in their children's learning. Network with practitioners from around the country and share information in facilitated discussion groups. http://www.famlit.org/training, or contact Ann Reynolds at 502-584-1133 x149 or areynolds@famlit.org. Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication July 15-31 Reed College, Portland, Oregon The 33rd annual Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC) offers professional development opportunities for people working in education, training, business, and consulting, in both international and domestic intercultural contexts. One of the premier gatherings of professionals in the field of intercultural communication, SIIC presents a unique opportunity to explore the field and network with others in a stimulating and supportive environment. Choose from more than 40 in-depth workshops and seminars on intercultural topics such as conflict management, diversity, global leadership, corporate management, and training. SIIC also offers academic credit, internships, certificate programs, an intercultural library and bookstore, and free evening programs. Workshops are offered in 3- and 5-day formats, and one-day workshops on July 18th. http://www.intercultural.org/siic.php The Summer Institute is sponsored by the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI), a nonprofit charity with the mission of fostering an awareness and appreciation of cultural difference. ICI offers a Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations, maintains an extensive reference library, and provides referrals and information on intercultural topics. other events and conferences http://www.nifl.gov/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar_world.cgi TESOL worldwide
calendar of events http://www.tesol.org/isaffil/calendar/index.html
breathe - everyday yoga at your desk. http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yoga/everyday_yoga.html street yoga - Through the teaching of free yoga, meditation and wellness classes we seek to help homeless youth increase their physical, emotional and spiritual strength, stamina and flexibility so they can better meet their own core needs. We work closely with those service providers striving to help homeless youth secure safe housing, nutritious food, accessible health care, employment, clean clothing, educational choices and human dignity.
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