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Bulletin
#306 Dear
Colleagues, To post information, and/or to receive the bulletin via email, please contact the AEPDC or leave a message at (401-863-2839). 
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 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 - please check to see if spaces are still available. Right to Literacy Convention delegates from across the country discussed and voted on the United States Declaration for the Right to Literacy. The Right to Literacy Convention was part of the National Community Literacy Conference in Buffalo, New York on June 13. Delegates concluded that to ensure prosperity for the nation and self determination for the individual, changes at the national, regional and local level must take place. Literacy leaders, using the model of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, convened from across the nation. The need was clear – tens of millions of adults and children do not have the skills needed to succeed in life. Literacy is the number one tool to change that plight. The right to literacy must be a national priority. The resolutions support five pillars of literacy: 1. Building the Community 2. Strengthening the Family 3. Ensuring People’s Self-Determination 4. Improving the Workforce 5. Transforming the Literacy System To see the resolutions and endorse the Declaration for the Right to Literacy: http://www.literacypowerline.com/ . Thanks to all who partnered on this historic event with Literacy Powerline including Read to Succeed Buffalo, ProLiteracy and the many community literacy coalitions, service providers, educational organizations and learners across the country. - Margaret Doughty (832)721-5915 (direct link to the convention and pillars: http://www.literacypowerline.com/events/view_all/#declaration-for-the-right-to-literacy ) Education Expo 2009 The Community College of Rhode Island will host CCRI http://www.ccri.edu/expo Education Expo: Showcasing the Tools to Change Your Life Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. to noon CCRI Knight Campus, 400 East Avenue, Warwick The Expo is designed to give adults an opportunity to learn more about CCRI and the programs that are offered. With an average age of 26, the college is an inviting place for adults who are looking to re-enter the work force, jump-start their education or change or advance their careers. To assist attendees, college representatives will be on hand to answer questions about admissions, enrollment, financial aid, scholarships, payment options, transferring previous college credit, student services and programs of study. During the morning program, four workshops will be presented on admission and financial aid, student services, workforce and community education programs and cooperative education programs. Several adults enrolled at CCRI or who recently graduated will share their experiences with attendees. ESOL share – three times are available; please go to http://www.doodle.com/xrrv8r5chs6upudf to indicate your preference (June 29th, July 1st or 2nd) by June 26th. This month - book group? reflections on the year past, plans for the year ahead. If you'd like to attend, but none of these dates work for you, please send email to janet_isserlis@brown.edu and we'll see up another doodle page to schedule. free health screenings: total cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index Thursday, July 16—Walgreens 553 Elmwood Avenue-Providence Friday, July 17—Walgreens 100 Broad Street, Pawtucket Saturday, July 18—Walgreens 45 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket Sunday, July 19—Walgreens 1 Pocasset Avenue, Providence Monday, July 20—Walgreens, 1763 Broad Street, Cranston Mom needs a strong math tutor to spend 1 or 2 hours a week during the summer with a high school junior to work on all types of math (algebra and calculus, etc) to prepare for senior year with more confidence and also for SAT test prep. Please call (401) 345-1106. 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 Dorcas Place Adult & Family Learning Center Career Academy & Job Center ˆ Admissions Job Search Assistance in Customer Service Program Overview: The Career Academy training programs combine work skills training and adult basic education classes in order to prepare adult learners for the workforce. There are currently three fields of concentration: Customer Service, Hospitality, and Introduction to Careers in Health Care. Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-2PM Intensive 6 weeks classroom instruction Personalized 2-4 week internship experience Services Provided: Job placement services Job readiness workshops: job shadowing, internships, interviewing, field trips and technical workshops Work Skills Training: communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate work attire, following and understanding directions, workplace ethics, problem solving, interviewing, teamwork, internet job search and basic computer skills, phone etiquette, and interviewing skills Academic Study: Reading/Writing, Math and Basic Computer skills Our Goals: Assist Rhode Island residents to obtain jobs and provide follow-up and technical assistance for participants that complete program. Eligibility requirements: 18 years or older Be low-income Be able to communicate in English Have authorization to work in the US Be committed to obtaining employment upon completion of program Additional Assistance: Case management services RIPTA Tickets are available for eligible participants Requirements vary by concentration. Enrollment: Candidates must attend an information and registration session in order to complete the admissions form and take a placement test (about 1 1/2 hours). Call 401-273-8866 and ask to speak to Christian Vargas today to schedule an appointment and sign up for this great opportunity NAASLN's July 13, 4:00 – 5:00 Webinar offers another opportunity to attend Dr. Richard Cooper's popular online presentation, Structured Learning. Dr. Cooper is a learning specialist in the field of learning disabilities. Description: Many adult students who have learning or attention problems manifest poor organizational skills and appear to lack structure. While most learners are able to structure their studying to master the course material, students who have learning problems seem to “spin their wheels trying this and that” and make little progress. Their lack of structure often results in inefficiencies and ineffectiveness when learning and studying. This presentation will provide participants with techniques to help adult learners who have problems with organization and structure. Presenter: Richard Cooper, Ph.D., Director and Founder of the Center for Alternative Learning; is a nationally acclaimed learning specialist, trainer, speaker and author with 25 years of experience as an adult educator, providing staff development training nation wide on the subjects related to learning disabilities, problems and differences. Register ONLINE http://www.naasln.org/webinars.htm Fee per session: $30.00 Non-Members $20.00 Members Fee per video of this session: $30.00 Non-Members $20.00 Members ** **NAASLN Members: To get this discounted fee of $20.00 when you register online, use your Members Only Code. If you misplaced your code, contact us at info@naasln.org and we will send it to you. If you have any questions about the Webinar Series email info@naasln.org, or about registration email naasln@kocmemberservices.com. You can also leave a message at 888-5NAASLN (888-5622756) WEBINAR Benefits: One hour of quality professional development at your desk All you need is a computer and a telephone Real time presentations and recorded presentations Audio and visual simultaneous presentation Q & A during presentation Follow-up postings on NAASLN website Certificate of attendance offered for proof of professional development Registration open for 2009 Supporting Meaningful Employment - a Person Centered Approach to Career Planning, Job Development and Job Retention, September – December 2009 Approved National ACRE Certificate Program RI College 3 credit undergraduate course (pending) Past graduates report a 40% increase in job placements, a 60% increase in employer contact and improved practices such as: use of community resources, facilitating job seeker self determination and individualized job development strategies. Supporting Meaningful Employment: a 36 hour course offered by The Sherlock Center on Disabilities, RI College and sponsored by the RIDHS- Office of Rehabilitation Services. For more information about the Supporting Meaningful Employment course, please contact Vicki Ferrara, (401) 456-8092 or vferrara@ric.edu. brochure: http://www.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/publications/sme.pdf 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: Tuesday, July 7 at 5:00 pm Saturdays at 10:00 am: May 16, 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. in the community: 3rd Annual Multi-Cultural Exhibit May11 - June 27 see images here: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102582349644&s=541&e=001WFgv7R0QZ5UXKa0IRx5849ZnZjw2QRqmO4EYCgi1RLv09Uwwu4TGc-wYR7CIu_KRWkPoODNVhtfwaeRuXZ-oTuXEeHbd50cfNuwl4n0gm9C7qDnXWQ2YBzlwpwdp7UWWTCBmkOlgNzU= and/or visit the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center in Pawtucket. The Gallery is open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm. It is located at 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI in the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, 401-724-2200. Free parking is available at the Visitor Center. http://www.pawtucketartscollaborative.org. Founded in October 2000, the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and developing the arts through creating awareness, education and community outreach. Exhibiting Artists: Mimo Gordon Riley, Yevegeniya Kishkovich, Ryan E. Venghaus, Maria del Carmen Mercado, Daniel Koterbay, Irene Allen, Kenn Speiser, Maryjean Viano Crowe, Angel Dean, Gretchen Dow Simpson, Jillian Barber, Hiroko Shikashio, Aaron Usher, Pablo Alvarez, Joan Hausrath, Paul Hitchen, Ruth Emers, Suzanne Lewis, Dan Butterworth, Eileen McCarney Muldoon, Jiyoung Chung, James Montford, Holly Gaboriault, Dusan Petran, Santos P. Martinez "Pascal", Wendyll Brown, Saberah Malik, Astra Wijaya, Evans Molina Fernandez, George Garcia, and Nancy Gaucher-Thomas. Thursday notes, June 18th, 2009 Cummings Leads Delegation to College Meeting in Middle East Deputy Assistant Secretary Glenn Cummings is leading a delegation http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/06/06152009b.html of U.S. community college presidents and researchers to an international meeting promoting community colleges this week in Amman, Jordan. Delegates will join education representatives from the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) region to focus on business and education partnerships that promote workforce development and technological innovations that improve instruction and expand learning options. “We want to reinforce the message that the administration values community colleges as a means to increase the number of college graduates in the U.S. and around the world,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Link to press release: http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/06/06152009b.html Ohio Set to Redefine Developmental Education Ohio is readying a new College- and Work-Ready Skills Certificate (CWRSC) that will redefine the state's developmental education system. The new pre-college math and English content will align with the Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) system and the first credit-bearing course competencies in math and English. The CWRSC also will include information technology foundations as well as study and critical thinking skills. The Ohio State University and the Ohio Board of Regents are partners in this project. The four content committees held their initial meeting on June 5. More information is available from Denise Pottmeyer at dpottmeyer@regents.state.oh.us. Do You Want English With That? McDonald's just announced plans to take nationwide its current partnership with the College of Lake County http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/05/27/esl, Texas, that teaches English to McDonald’s employees. For two years, McDonald's has worked with the college to pioneer English Under the Arches, and now it is recruiting community colleges to set up branches of the program paid for entirely by local McDonald's franchise owners. The company says that data from its early versions of the program show significant gains in workers’ English skills that ultimately may help participants transition to postsecondary opportunities. 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. 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 AFB CareerConnect® presented two free online seminars for professionals working with children and adults with visual impairments in April. Each session is now available through audio streaming to your computer or text transcripts. You may also download the PowerPoint presentations that were available for each session. To receive continuing education credits please note the code words available at the beginning and ending of each session and complete the online evaluation form. Both seminars will be rebroadcast later this summer. We will alert you to the dates. The following link will take you to the webcast page; Brought to you free-of-charge through the generous support of AT&T. http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405 Session 1: Lifelong Learning in Career Education Dr. Karen Wolffe, Director, Professional Development and CareerConnect, discusses the career education model, how to help move children and adults through the appropriate stages of the model, and provides activities and resources available to instruct children and adults with visual impairments in career education, and more. Session 2: Determining Current and Future AT Needs Ike Presley, Project Manager, Professional Development, shows attendees how to create a toolbox for success by presenting the tools needed to access and create printed and electronic information. He is then joined by professionals with visual disabilities discussing their career planning techniques as well as the assistive technologies that have helped them compete in the workplace and advance their careers. If you have any questions please contact Scott Truax at struax@afb.net. The CAELA Net quarterly newsletter, Network News, is completed and posted on the CAELA Network Web site; it can be downloaded at http://www.cal.org/caelanetwork/news/june09.html In this issue, there are articles on the following, with links to more information about some of the topics: 1. new, downloadable briefs from CAELA Network on grammar, on observing and providing feedback to teachers, and on supporting and supervising teachers of adults learning English (content of the briefs influenced by postings on this discussion list over the past few months) 2. professional development activities for practitioners working with adult English language learners in Iowa, Texas, and Utah 3. thoughts on the need for a higher level reading and writing assessment for adults learning English. - Miriam Burt , Director, CAELA Network mburt@cal.org Good geography refresher...and good mouse skill practice as well. http://jimspages.com/States.htm from Kate Northcott, Director, Student Literacy Corps Webster University resources at FREE, the website that makes it easier to find teaching and learning resources from the federal government: http://www.free.ed.gov/ Math - What's the Problem? examines the state of math education in the U.S. and the roles of culture, technology, and research on improving math learning and proficiency. Learn about the "miles per gallon illusion" and the train problem. Discover resources on fractals, matrices, human face recognition, biomimetic research, computational conformal mapping, and the "kissing number" of a sphere. (National Science Foundation) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2131 Understanding Taxes includes lesson plans, tutorials, and role playing simulations to help students from middle school up learn about dozens of topics -- taxpayer rights, the history of taxes, indirect taxes, progressive and proportional taxes, exemptions, dependents, education credits, earned income credit, how taxes influence behavior, the politics of taxes, your first job, and more. It also includes 14 self-paced modules offering a step-by-step approach to tax preparation. (Internal Revenue Service) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2135 Science - Data in the Classroom provides curriculum guides for using real scientific data to investigate earth processes. Each guide focuses on a topic (sea level, water quality, and El El Niño) and starts with a question: How are sea levels monitored and measured? How is water quality monitored? How does El Niño really work? (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2136 Diagnoser is a web-based program that lets teachers assign questions for students to answer on the web. As students answer questions, they receive feedback. Teachers can see reports on students' thinking related to the assigned content. Current topics include force and motion; sound, light and waves; human body systems, and properties of matter. (UCLA, National Science Foundation) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2134 online from CAELA - information on transitioning adult English language learners to the workforce or to further study: Workplace Instruction and Workforce Preparation for Adult Immigrants http://www.cal.org/caela/esl_resources/briefs/work.html Supporting Adult English Language Learners' Transitions to Postsecondary Education http://www.cal.org/caela/esl_resources/briefs/transition.html Progress – a publication of the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center; featuring in its winter/spring issue information about online learning for adults at multiple levels: http://www.valrc.org/publications/newsletter.html 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 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. 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. The National College Transition Network at World Education - third annual national conference on Effective Transitions in Adult Education to be held on November 16 - 17, in Providence. 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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