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Maximizing Teaching and Learning for Our Students
The first AdvancED-Georgia SACS CASI State-Wide Conference, Maximizing Teaching and Learning for Our Students, will take place November 10-11, 2008, at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, GA. The First Annual Georgia Fall Conference is your opportunity to make unique inroads in meeting your school improvement goals. No matter where you are in the process, the Conference will provide your school/district with the skills, strategies and resources to develop and implement improvement initiatives successfully. Join your peers in attending over 30 quality professional development programs designed to support educational leaders who are committed to help their schools and school districts continuously improve. PLU credit will be available. For more information, or to register,
visit http://www.advanc-ed.org/about_us/state_offices/georgia/local_professional_development/?
Law Related Education in Georgia
The LRE Program at the State Bar of Georgia exists to serve teachers in their efforts to teach about the law in their classes. LRE develops curriculum material for grades K-12 and hold workshops on various aspects of LRE and the law. These workshops are designed for teachers who want basic training in law-related education, LRE resources, and teaching strategies, as well as basic substantive information about such areas as the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice processes; the federal and state court systems; and alternative dispute resolution. As a result of Georgia's new eighth grade performance standards requiring students to analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government and to explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders, LRE has prepared specific workshops to provide teachers
with both the substantive knowledge and teaching strategies necessary to fulfill these requirements in their classrooms. Law Related Education offers their workshops, complete with written materials and teaching resources, at no charge, thanks to generous support from the Georgia Bar Foundation and the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Deborah Craytor at (404) 527-8785 or e-mail at DeborahCC@gabar.org.
Shakespeare in Italy
The Department of English at Georgia State University is pleased the announce the rare opportunity for high school teachers to study abroad in Italy this summer (June 10 - June 30, 2009) with Professor Paul J. Voss. This three-week course will read and explore a sample of plays Shakespeare set in Italy, including Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar, The Taming of the Shrew, and others. The $2200 cost does not include airfare or meals. For more information, please contact Professor Voss at pvoss@gsu.edu.
Georgia Educational Training Agency (Georgia ETA)
Georgia Educational Training Agency provides education courses to teachers in various Atlanta locales. The staff for Georgia ETA includes National Board Certified teachers; Teachers of the Year; Specialists in Reading, Math, Science, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Curriculum, and Orton-Gillingham trained Instructors. Its mission for teachers is to provide Pre-K to 12th grade public and private teachers with instructional strategies and activities that are driven by scientifically based research. Georgia ETA is committed to all teachers, especially those who are not currently teaching but would like to keep their certificates active. All PLU courses are approved by the Georgia Department of Education. For more information, including courses and additional locations, visit: http://www.georgiaeta.com/.
bhone at 404-727-2363.
NEW Georgia PLU Courses Now Online
Participants will have access to online, self-paced, video-based lectures 24/7, and you will have two months to complete each course from the security of your own personal computer. Course credit is approved by the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE). Downloaded materials are included in the cost of the course. For completion of the unit, you will participate in 10 hours of online instruction, complete several pre and post assessments, and a 2-3 page project. Availability is limited so please register as soon as possible to secure your seat. To register, please visit the website: www.kdsi.org/Georgia or call 1.800.728.0032.
Marietta Community School Online
New online courses are now being offered through Marietta Community School and Ed2Go. All of these project-oriented courses are instructor-facilitated and have been pre-approved by the Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission for PLU credit. All 53 online courses are priced low, starting at $99. Courses include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, and supplementary links. Each class begins monthly on the third Wednesday and continues for six weeks. Upcoming start dates are Wednesdays: August 20, 2008; September 17, 2008; October 15, 2008; November 12, 2008; and December 10, 2008. Professional Learning Units are available for these classes. For questions about costs, classes, and start-up dates visit the website at: http://www.ed2go.com/mariettacs/ or call 770.429.3170, extension 3306.
Mill Springs Academy's PLU Course Offerings Fall 2008
Many PLU courses will be offered at Mill Springs Academy in the fall of 2008. Various classes include: Identification, Assessment Strategies for Students with Dyslexia, The 100% Factor, Teaching Smart! Smartboard Training K-12, and The Professional Educator. Visit http://www.georgiaeta.com/otherlocations.html#alp for information on dates and registration.
The Breman
The Breman Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Museum is sponsoring a number of programs, courses and activities scheduled during the 2008 - 2009 school year.
• Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, "The Night of Broken Glass" the Onset of the Holocaust will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008, 7pm at The Temple (1589 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia. This event is free and open to the public.
• Teaching the Leo Frank Case On November 16, 2008, The Breman will present a course for teachers which will afford them the opportunity to review and evaluate materials and strategies for teaching the Leo Frank Case. Through scholarly lectures, first person accounts, primary sources from the Breman Archives, films and photographs, readings and discussions, teachers will develop the background necessary to teach about Leo Frank in the context of world history, American history and Georgia history. The course content will be closely aligned with state standards for the teaching of language arts and social studies. Teachers will receive 1 PLU. The fee for this course is $25 for members and $50 for non-members. For questions, contact Judi Ayal at 404-870-1632 or jayal@thebreman.org. The deadline for registration is Friday, November 7, 2008.
• Annual Summer Institute for Teaching the Holocaust. The Summer Institute (May 31 - June 5, 2009) provides participants with the rare opportunity to learn about the Holocaust by interweaving study of this dark hour in human history with unforgettable eyewitness accounts by Holocaust survivors. Through scholarly lectures, personal recollections, guided discussions, film documentaries, assigned readings and a range of handout materials, participants will not only gain greater knowledge of the Holocaust, but also develop age-appropriate teaching strategies for imparting this difficult subject to students. For more information, contact Dr. Lili Kshensky Baxter, Director of the Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education, at 404-870-1872, or by e-mail at lbaxter@thebreman.org
Fall Teaching Institute at The High
In preparation for a fall special exhibition, the High will present the Fall Institute The First Emperor on November 1 & 15. Discover one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century - the First Emperor's terracotta army. Showcasing over 100 works from the ongoing excavation, the exhibition includes the largest number of complete terracotta warrior figures to ever travel to the U.S.A. You may register for classes on-line at http://www.high.org/ecomm/education/Education2008-08.html Join the High Museum of Art for its annual Evening for Educators on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 4 to 8 p.m. Don't miss your chance to be one of the first to see The First Emperor:
China's Terracotta Army! Admission is free for educators, but advance RSVP is required at www.highorg/educatorsrsvp.
2009 Educators Conference at Covenant College
The Education Department at Covenant College is pleased to announce that DR. Michael Fullan, Special Education Advisor to the Premier of Ontario and to the Minister of Education, is the featured speaker for Covenant College's annual Educators Conference on March 5, 2009. Dr. Fullan will address the topic: SECRETS OF CHANGE FOR THE CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL. The conference is to be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The 2009 Educators Conference is co-sponsored by Baylor School, Chattanooga Christian School, Girls Preparatory School, McCallie School, Notre Dame High School, and The Bright School. Each year, educators gather on Covenant’s campus for a day of professional development, networking, and fellowship. The cost to register is $75 prior to the registration deadline of
February 20, 2009 and rises to $100 thereafter. The fee is nonrefundable after the registration deadline. The fee includes conference attendance, lunch, refreshments and discounted pricing on Dr. Fullan’s books through Covenant’s bookstore. For further information regarding the Educators Conference, you may contact the Education Department at 706.419.1407. To register visit http://www.covenant.edu/academics/undergrad/education/educatorsconference_registration
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| Klingenstein Center's Summer Institute For 30 years the Klingenstein Center has worked to improve the quality of independent education by developing and strengthening leadership among teachers and administrators throughout the world. The Center offers programs for every stage of an educator's career. Annual Klingenstein Scholarships total more than $1 million to support deserving teachers and administrators nationwide. Klingenstein Center programs include a Summer Institute, a fully-funded program for early career teachers with 2-5 years experience. Program application deadlines start in November, so refer to www.klingenstein.org for important program details and application materials. Contact Lorri Hamilton Durbin (Associate Director of Admnistration) at 212.678.6666 for further details.
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| Oxbridge Academic Programs Interested in working in England, Spain, or France this summer? Oxbridge Academic Programs is once again offering positions as Program Deans to qualified candidates. Program Deans are responsible for disciplinary life of Oxbridge programs and they assist with the program's administration. Successful candidate are teachers with extensive experience of the age groups involved, with a good sense of humor and camaraderie. The programs take place throughout July, and the website www.oxbridgeprograms.com has more details. If interested, please contact Dr. Simon Dyton at dyton@oxbridgeprograms.com by January.
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| Spoleto Study Abroad Spoleto Study Abroad has opened its Professional Development and Continuing Education summer enrichment program to Lovett Upper School teachers, administrators and other interested adults. Journey Through Central Italy, June 6 - 15, 2009, is a ten-day tour offering an in-depth study of the region and its history through cultural enrichment in the Italian culture. If you have questions or would like to download a brochure or application, please visit the website at www.spoletostudyabroad.com. or contact Cynthia Landvater at SSATours@aol.com or 919.787.0003.
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