TC News Feed

May 8, 2012

rfraser — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:52:06 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

It’s THANK A TEACHER DAY today!!! Thank you EVERYONE who is part of the UCTE program!

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor

Dear TC’s

I hope that everyone has had a successful and smooth closure to the end of their Spring 2012 semester. For those of you continuing on or just starting your summer term, we wish you all the best of luck and hope that you can also include some summer fun. Please make sure to contact me via email or phone if you have any advising or campus questions. Please note that I am here throughout the summer for appointments, just feel free to call or email me. Note that I will be taking a vacation of my own and will be gone May 29-June 12, 2012.

Summer hours for Student Services Center

Our summer hours for the SSC will be 8-5pm. We will be closed on July 4, 2012 for Independence Day holiday.

Planning around Professional Development Schools’ Calendar

For those continuing or beginning internships for fall, you will hear shortly from Rachel where your placement will be and how to register for your internship. Then you will receive a welcome letter from your school next. Your welcome letter from the PDS will include important dates and links to their calendar in order to plan for when to start internships. Please note that some schools can start as early as late July, so plan accordingly. Academic classes on campus for fall will begin as early as August 20 and as late as the 29^th, 2012.

Applying for Teaching License/Endorsements

Congratulations on heading into the final months finishing the licensure and/or added endorsement program! Please note that you will not be able to apply until your final UCD grades post to your transcript tentatively May 21, 2012.

Please find directions on how to begin the initial licensure or endorsement (based on an approved program) application process here, under LICENSURE PROCESS.
For requesting your transcripts, we are in the middle of updating these forms with the correct email address. In the meantime, please email soeeducation@ucdenver.edu to request your transcripts.
To start your online application process, click here.
Dual students finishing who have not already applied for the initial license can use this application to apply for both licenses. I will list both licenses on the verification page.
Obtain the “Approved Program Verification Form” through the online application. Make sure that all grades are posted, fill out the top portion of the form, and scan/email or fax (303-315-6311) the “Approved Program Verification Form” directly to me.
I will then scan/email the form back to you so that you can upload to Colorado Department of Education.
Remember undergraduate and UCD transcripts also need to be forwarded by the applicant to Colorado Department of Education to complete the application.
Undergraduate candidates must contact Stephanie Hamington in CLAS to sign for licensure verification.
If you need a letter of support to your hiring authority while waiting for your license to process, please contact me.

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

All teacher education graduate licensure completers who are going on to complete a masters option are required to complete an MA Option Selection Sheet indicating the MA Option that will be pursued and the term starting the MA Option. Please turn this form into the SSC office, room 701. We encourage you to contact the SSC advisor listed on the options sheet for more information and sequencing of courses.

Undergraduates-we highly encourage you to apply for our masters programs through a shortened application process, plus we’ll waive the application fee!! For more details, please contact our admissions counselor, Lindsay Austin.

Teacher Resource Pick of the Month

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens offers a variety of resources just for teachers. Whether you need re-certification credit or materials for your classroom plant studies, we are here to help.

Teacher Recertification Classes

Each summer, Denver Botanic Gardens offers a variety of classes to help K-12 teachers learn more about plants. Each class presents fun, hands-on ways to teach the concepts to your students. Visit our registration page for more information.

Teacher Kits

Enhance your classroom curriculum with a teacher kit. Kits contain a variety of resources and activities to broaden your students experience with a subject. Kits are picked up at Denver Botanic Gardens and may be used for a period of two to four weeks depending on the kit. To reserve a kit, call 720-865-3580. Kits cost $10 per check-out and must be paid for at the time of reservation.

Rainforest Kit (Grades K-6)
Discover the rainforest ecosystem with books, activities, videotapes, games, and plant and product samples from the rainforest.

Sod Box (Grades K-6)
Learn about the grassland ecosystem with books, activities, games and videotapes.

Noxious Weed Kit (Grades 6-12)
Explore how weeds impact our environment with five different activities.

DNA Kit (Grades 6-12)
Explore the mysteries of DNA and extract DNA from wheat germ.

Photosynthesis Kit (Grades 6-12)
Teach the concept of photosynthesis in a hands-on manner using the activities in this kit.

Spotlights

YOU!

We want to spotlight YOU! If you have recently finished your license and have been hired on as a long-term sub or in a regular full-time teaching position, we want to hear your story! Please send submissions to Rachel! Thank you Yer for your submission!

Rachel Levine

Congratulations to Rachel Levine (Mt. Democrat) who was just hired by St. Elizabeth’s School in Northeast Denver as a Kindergarten Teacher!

About the Teacher Preparation Process – Another View, by John Paull

I have had the pleasure of working full-time in the teacher preparation field – for over fifteen years as director an alternative program and, since 2004, as Site Professor in UCD’s more traditional program.

Now, after 50 years in education, as teacher, advisor, principal, lecturer, and teacher-of-teachers, it’s time to hang up my pen and notebook and take up gardening.

As I remake the vast garden around my home I shall, no doubt, be reflecting on what I’ve experienced, what I’ve seen in countless classrooms, and to consider more objectively the significant changes taking place in public school education.

These changes impact every teacher, in every school.

In turn, they impact every teacher candidate in every program that places its cohort in the public school setting.

Teacher candidates, of course, can’t compare and contrast their experiences in today’s classrooms with those of yesterday.

I can. Experienced, long-time Clinical Teachers can.

So, given that I so appreciate the passion and commitment of those TCs with whom I’ve worked, I would like to offer a BIG word of thanks to those who whole-heartedly welcomed aspiring teachers into their classrooms.

I was – and continue to be – so appreciative of those who were willing and eager to share their teaching knowledge and their wisdom about the complexities of teaching and learning with someone just entering the noble profession. Taking on yet another commitment on top of a heavy load of responsibility, was no small feat.

Their generosity – with their time and with their classroom – is to be applauded.

Thank you, CTs, thank you.

Thank you for your positive mentoring. Thank you for modeling your ‘best’ classroom practice. Thank you for sharing those tips and techniques that engage and motivate your students. Thank you for sharing your off-peak times to sit, talk and listen. Thank you for building – and sometimes rebuilding – the confidence of your classroom guests.

Your ability to share ownership of your classrooms and most of what took place inside your four walls, meant that more and more students are better served, now and tomorrow, when those TCs became full-time teachers.

In many ways, you are the backbone of all teacher preparation programs.

John Paull, Site Professor, South MS, APS

*Thank you John, for all your years of service and dedication to CU Denver. We will miss you!

TCs – please pass this along to your CTs on this, THANK A TEACHER DAY!

Edison TCs

Congratulations to UCD teacher candidates Jessica Ackley and Lauren Defeo (both in Mt. Lincoln cohort) who were hired in 2nd grade positions at Edison Elementary!

Lori Elliott, Site Professor, Edison Elementary School, DPS

Patrick Mangan

Patrick (Mt. Sherman cohort) took on the task of teaching the memoir writing assignment in his 5th grade classroom and he made it his own. Patrick is using a picture book recommended by his CT to share his own memoir from his experiences as a marine in Iraq. His enthusiasm about teaching is contagious and he embraces every opportunity to practice his teaching. Pactick is a model of eagerness for new challenges and makes everyday a learning experience.

Teri Brogdon and Michelle Curtain, Site Team, Vassar Elementary School, APS

Kaly Warner

Kaly Warner a TC (Dual – in Quandary Peak cohort) is a member of a successful quartet. Her quartet was recently in a competition and actually tied for the most points at the competition (but received 2nd place because they received a lower score in the tie breaking category). They are now the first place quartet (out of ten) who can qualify as a wildcard to make it to the international competition (which is actually in Denver this year). Her quartet was also selected to perform the National Anthem for the Commencement Ceremony at UCD on May 12th!

Caron Westland, Site Professor, Carmody MS, Jeffco PS

Details from Kaly!

Ruby Blue Quartet update:
Ruby Blue and Bounce quartets both received the highest scores in the Region 8 – 621 (That’s super awesome in the Sweet Adelines world)! In a tie breaker situation, whoever scored higher in the “Sound” category wins. Subsequently, Bounce placed 1st and Ruby Blue placed 2nd.

What does it all mean?
There are 35 regions in the Sweet Adelines Society. The 1st place quartet from each region automatically qualifies to go to the International Quartet competition. After all of the regions have competed, the top 10 scoring non-winning quartets qualify to go to International as wildcards.

So what about Ruby Blue?
Ruby Blue is currently the top scoring wildcard quartet (as well as tied with Bounce as the current 5th top-scoring quartet overall (8-o)), but there are still a few weeks of regional competitions left for us to keep an eye on. There would have to be 10 more quartets to score higher than us to push us out of the wildcard race, so we are keeping our fingers crossed that that won’t happen.

If we do qualify for International, it will be extra special because this year, the competition is being held in Denver at the Pepsi Center in October!

Congratulations CARMODY MS on your first year as a PDS!

Carmody Middle School, a new Jeffco partner in the PDS network, is hosting a thank you BBQ at Carmody to recognize the efforts of the TCs and CTs working in collaboration to model the benefits of simultaneous renewal in the clinical classrooms. In the first year of the program, Carmody has hosted 15 TCs across the areas of special education, social studies, science, language arts, and Spanish. The TCs have been active members of the learning community, participating in PLCs and Saturday school to support the Carmody students. – Caron

Carmody celebrated its completion of their first year of a partnership with UCD. As a thank you, TC’s hosted a BBQ to thank the school. Principal Scott Allensworth grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for the staff. They then had a short meeting to recognize all of the CTs work throughout the year. They were given a planter and some seeds. Their cards said, “Thank you for helping us grow as teachers.” It was a beautiful day out and fun was had by all. – Carolyn

Carolyn Paletta and Caron Westland, Site Team, Carmody Middle School, Jeffco Public Schools

Check it Out!

Need help finding a job?

Our tutoring section provides online applications for jobs in the education and tutoring industries. It’s a great way for people to find tutoring and teaching work quickly, and it’s constantly growing. Beyond online applications, our website also provides job seekers resources, like interview tips, resume building advice, and answers to frequently asked interview questions. Check it out!

Colorado Alumni Career Fair

June 12, 2012

2:00pm-5:00pm

Marriott Denver Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. (map)

Cost: Free!

Join us for the 3rd Annual All Colorado Alumni Career Fair, a one of a kind event with the goal of connecting alumni with employers. This fair is ONLY for Alumni from participating Colorado colleges and universities, as well as the University of Wyoming. All employers attending are looking for you, the seasoned professional with 3+ years of experience. Bring your resume, business cards, and desire to find new professional opportunities!

Additional Information:

Organizations attending: Coming Soon
Fair day workshops: Coming Soon

Tips to Maximize Your Experience at the Career Fair

Make a list of the companies you want to talk to.
Research companies before attending the career fair.
Bring more resumes than you expect to handout.
Dress professionally.
Prepare and practice your 30 second pitch (which is about your key selling points).
Be prepared to answer common questions about yourself.
Follow-up with companies you spoke with at the fair.

Contact the Career Center with questions at 303-556-2250 or careercenter@ucdenver.edu.

Assistive Technology Expo

Click here for flier.

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers Needed for Adventure Day

Click here for flier.

My name is Carla Johnson and I work for a division of the Boy Scouts of America called Learning for Life. On May 11^th we are hosting a huge event at Cherry Creek State Park called Adventure Day. This event is centered around providing activities for special needs children that they would not generally have the opportunity to participate in (such as boat rides, fishing, rock climbing, etc.).

We are desperately in need of volunteers for the event and I was wondering if you could please help us get the word out. I have attached our Volunteer Flyer that can passed out and/or posted for students (preferably interested in working with special needs children in the future). Please let me know if there is any way that you can help, or if you are not in a position to help, perhaps you could point me in the direction of someone in the Education Department at DU that can. I would also like to notify any other extra-curricular clubs that you can think of as well.

Thank you so much for your time,

Carla Johnson | Learning for Life Intern
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Denver Area Council
10455 West Sixth Avenue | Suite 100
Denver, CO 80215
P 720.266.2141 | F 303.455.4689
http://learning.learningforlife.org
Carla.Johnson@souting.org or Cjohnson@Denverlfl.org

Job Openings in Mapleton Public Schools

Mapleton Public schools is a professional development school that currently has a number of certified job openings. Go to www.mapleton.us/departments/hr/hr.crm to view the opening. They currently have 8 elementary, 2 – 7/8 grade Language Arts, 1 – 7/8 grade Science, 1 Secondary Math and 1 secondary Math and Science openings.

Day Reporting Center seeking Volunteers

Good Afternoon, My name is Kris Jensen. I am a probation officer in the 18^th Judicial District and coordinate our Day Reporting Center. A major focus of our program is to help juvenile’s involved in the legal system who are no longer in school, either due to being kicked out or them choosing to withdraw, obtain their GED.

We would happily take volunteers. We need individuals to work with our tutor and help facilitate small group and individual tutoring to students. We run four ten week sessions a year that correlate with the APS school calendar. During the 10 weeks the students receive GED tutoring 9 hours per week – three hours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning.

I have attached a program description to provide a little more information. My office number is 303-418-1336 and the number to the day reporting center is 303-418-1338.

Thank you for your time and I hope we will be working together in the future,

Sincerely, Kris Jensen

Probation Officer, 18^th Judicial District

Interested in working in Singapore?

Check out this link!

Seeking COMPUGIRLS Trainers

Click here for flier.

Seeking Special Education Teachers for Dissertation Research Study

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership and Innovation at the University of Colorado Denver. I am currently seeking special education teachers for participation in my dissertation research study. Participants must be special education teachers who are involved in providing instruction or intervention in mathematics for students with specific learning disabilities. The dissertation study plans to learn more about the attitudes and beliefs that special educators hold about the discipline of mathematics and mathematics teaching and learning.

Participants who consent to join the study will be asked to participate in phase one of the study and may be invited to participate in phase two of the study. Phase one consists of completing an online survey consisting of questions related to educational and professional teaching background, beliefs about mathematics and teaching mathematics, and attitudes about activities related to doing mathematics. The anticipated time required to complete the online survey is less than one-hour. A sub-sample of participants will be invited to participate in phase two of the study, which will consist of a recorded structured interview. The structured interview may take place in person or over the telephone and is anticipated to take one-hour. The data collection for the study will be completed by October 2012. Participants can choose not to continue participation at any time.

If you are interested in participating, please contact me via email at mlcolsman@gmail.com. If you have questions, please contact me via email at the address above or by phone at 303-204-6263.

Kind regards,

Melissa Colsman, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Colorado Denver

mcolsman@gmail.com, 303-204-6263

Seeking In-Home Therapy Job for 3 y.o.

We are new to Highlands Ranch, just moved here in March from Smithfield, Utah. We have a darling 3 year old son that has severe developmental delays. He was typically developing until the age of 16 months when he had a rare form of bacterial meningitis that is not covered by the Prevnar vaccination. As a result, he lost his hearing completely & now has bilateral cochlear implants. He has other developmental issues (Autism Spectrum) that overlap with all of this. He definitely has an uphill battle, but he is strong, adorable and I am certain there is much more progress to be made.

In Utah, we set up an in-home ABA therapy program. We are trying to set that up in our home here in Highlands Ranch.

-We live in Highlands Ranch, close to Mountain Vista High School.

-We have an office room that we have set up as a classroom. There is a child’s table and chair and most of the instruction is at the table with lots of play breaks intermixed (all within the classroom).

-We have 2 positions to fill, approx. 10 hours a week each position.

-There are 3 hour shifts, most likely 9 am-12 noon & 2 pm-5 pm. These are somewhat flexible, but once the schedule is set, it is not flexible. We typically do a schedule for two months at a time.

-We will be paying $12/hr. We pay on a weekly basis.

-We have hired a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to oversee the program, provide ongoing training, staff meetings, etc. Her name is Abigail Campbell; for those going into a related field this is another way to receive a lot of great training and additional knowledge from a very experienced individual in the field.

-Experience with ABA is strongly preferred, but not required. Experience with children with special needs is also a plus or other various education experience.

-Training will begin in May & the therapy will begin the third week of June (starting on June 19th), as we will be on vacation June 1-18.

-We would really like to find someone that will be as long term as possible, as training is very expensive. So, we are not looking for someone that will just be around for the summer, etc.

-If interested, please email resume with contact information and at least 2 references to achambers@q.com

I need to stress this is not a babysitting job, it is a very specific therapy job where data is taken, etc. It is a wonderful opportunity for college students that are going into related fields of study.

I would really appreciate any leads, as we are so anxious to get this up & going!

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

-Cortney Chambers, 303-791-5832-home, 303-656-6584

April 4, 2012

rfraser — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor

Summer Registration for Special Education

For any dual or initial special education students, please contact myself or your special education faculty advisor for any questions regarding summer registration. E-mails will not be sent out regarding courses for registration due to courses in summer not being grouped in a cohort. Special education students who are added endorsement or masters only should meet with their assigned faculty advisors. Students should follow their program plan of study and registration immediately.

Fall 2012 Registration

Registration assistance emails will be going out this month regarding fall registration for UCTE cohorts. Special education students who are added endorsement or masters only should meet with their assigned faculty advisors. As always you are always welcome to make an appointment with me to discuss any advising questions or concerns.

Scholarships

The deadline to apply for scholarships for the Fall 2012 term has been extended to April 15^th! To apply for these awards, please complete the online scholarship application. As a reminder, any scholarship you qualify for will be available for you to apply to in your portal. If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Scholarship Resource Office at 303-352-3608.

Applying for Teaching License/Endorsements

Please find directions on how to begin the initial licensure or endorsement (based on an approved program) application process here, under LICENSURE PROCESS.
For requesting your transcripts, we are in the middle of updating these forms with the correct email address. In the meantime, please email soeeducation@ucdenver.edu to request your transcripts.
To start your online application process, click here.
Dual students finishing who have not already applied for the initial license can use this application to apply for both licenses. I will list both licenses on the verification page.
Obtain the “Approved Program Verification Form” through the online application. Make sure that all grades are posted, fill out the top portion of the form, and scan/email or fax (303-315-6311) the “Approved Program Verification Form” directly to me.
I will then scan/email the form back to you so that you can upload to Colorado Department of Education.
Remember undergraduate and UCD transcripts also need to be forwarded by the applicant to Colorado Department of Education to complete the application.
Undergraduate candidates must contact Stephanie Hamington in CLAS to sign for licensure verification.
If you need a letter of support to your hiring authority while waiting for your license to process, please contact me.

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Applying for Jobs

Please note that there are several job fairs continuing through the month of April and a recent advertisement for Anchorage School District who will be conducting on campus interviews April 11. Please see the information below under: Job/Volunteer Opportunities.

Teacher Resource Pick of the Month

Teacher Candidates….looking for affordable resources for hands-on interactive learning????

RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching) , a non for profit organization, supports teachers by turning their dimes into dollars. Teachers spend an average of $500 of their own money every year on classroom materials; at RAFT, most of the abundant, unique items are available at 80-90% off retail prices every day. RAFT gathers unwanted items from local businesses and upcycles them into interesting and unique learning activities. Last year, they diverted approximately 17,500 cubic feet of waste from landfills in Colorado. RAFT supports thousands of teachers by providing them a professional, collaborative space for informal professional development. They also accept donations from all different types of organizations to add to their inventory. Check them out on http://www.raftcolorado.org.

Spotlights

YOU!

Lauren DeFeo

Congratulations to Lauren DeFeo for taking a long-term substitute position at Central Elementary School in Adams #14 for her CT who will be going on maternity leave! GREAT JOB!

Yer Xiong, Jackie King, and Nicole Miller!

Laredo would like to give a shout out to Yer Xiong, Jackie King, and Nicole Miller for taking long term sub positions at Laredo. It has been wonderful to have such wonderful teachers step into positions at Laredo. They work side by side with the staff doing team planning, participating in professional development, giving TCAP assessments. The principal, Quinn O’Keefe, has been very impressed by the stellar job these ladies have been doing and the time and effort they have put in working side by side with their teams. We will surely miss those who are not coming back after spring break. It has been wonderful having such devoted teachers at Laredo.

Becky Miller, Site Coordinator, Laredo Elementary School, Aurora Public Schools

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Anchorage, Alaska is recruiting Special Education Teachers

Click here for flier.

Seeking Special Education Teachers for Dissertation Study

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership and Innovation at the University of Colorado Denver. I am currently seeking special education teachers for participation in my dissertation research study. Participants must be special education teachers who are involved in providing instruction or intervention for students with specific learning disabilities. The dissertation study plans to learn more about the attitudes and beliefs that special educators hold about the discipline of mathematics and mathematics teaching and learning.

Participants who consent to join the study will be asked to participate in phase one of the study and may be invited to participate in phase two of the study. Phase one consists of completing an online survey consisting of questions related to educational and professional teaching background, beliefs about mathematics and teaching mathematics, and attitudes about activities related to doing mathematics. The anticipated time required to complete the online survey is one-hour. A sub-sample of participants will be invited to participate in phase two of the study, which will consist of a recorded structured interview. The structured interview may take place in person or over the telephone and is anticipated to take one-hour. The data collection for the study will be completed by October 2012. Participants can choose not to continue participation at any time.

If you are interested in participating, please contact me via email at mlcolsman@gmail.com. If you have questions, please contact me via email at the address above or by phone at 303-204-6263.

Kind regards,

Melissa Colsman, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Colorado Denver

mcolsman@gmail.com, 303-204-6263

Seeking Spanish Teacher

Greetings!

West Denver Prep SMART (Science, Math, & Arts Academy) is in search of an exemplary Secondary Spanish Educator to become part of our founding 9th grade team for the Fall of 2012.

Here is our mission statement: Through a challenging and relevant liberal arts education of high standards, structure, and accountability, West Denver Prep SMART, Science, Math, & Arts Academy prepares scholars in grades nine through twelve for purposeful social agency to and through graduation from four-year colleges and universities.

Please contact Antonio Vigil, School Director, at avigil@westdenverprep.org or 720.579.5927 for more information.

Thank you for sharing with your spring graduates.

Best, Antonio Vigil

Rocky Mountain Teacher Fair

Click here for flier.

2012 Colorado-Wyoming Teacher Fairs

Please click HERE to get a complete list of Teacher Fairs!

Crowley County Seeking Writing Teacher

February 22, 2012

rfraser — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Fall 2012 Registration

Registration assistance emails will be going out next month regarding fall registration for UCTE cohorts. We will also send out emails to dual and special education generalists students regarding summer registration. Special education students who are added endorsement or masters only should meet with their assigned faculty advisors. As always you are always welcome to make an appointment with me to discuss any advising questions or concerns

Links to Student Resources

Please find all general and special education handbooks online here.You can also find important forms and assessment rubrics listed here as well as PLACE and Praxis II exam links. Don’t forget that the student plan protocol is also listed in the handbook which outlines steps in resolving any issues that may arise in class, at your partner school site, or with fellow teacher candidates.

Academics

Here’s a very handy item to share with your site team-the semester Semesterly Program Assignment Planning Tool. This allows you to list major assignments organizing by course and month due and then being able to share this information with your Clinical Teacher and Site Coordinator in order to create clear communication and expectations for assignments that may need to be completed in conjunction with your internship. Take time, at the end of this first week, to fill it out using all of your syllabi and share it as soon as possible with your CT so you can plan in advance for teaching in classroom.

Not sure when to add or drop a course, needing to know when UCD has vacation breaks, find all these answers and many more through the UCD Academic Calendar here. Make sure to keep a copy handy or posted next to your computer.

And don’t forget the incredible wealth of services on our larger UCD campus including the Writing Center, Disability Resources Center, Counseling Center and more! We highly encourage you to access the wealth of resources around you to be successful including your course instructors, site professor, site coordinator, and fellow teacher candidates. Take time to take care of yourself!

Free Counseling for CU Denver Students

CU Denver students receive 10 counseling sessions at no cost per Academic year (August 1 - July 31) as part of student fees at the Counseling Center. Students are able to attend free, unlimited groups offered each semester. Call to make an appointment. Walk-in appointments are available if there is an urgent mental health concern during our hours of operation for a consultation. An on call counselor is available to respond to your immediate needs and to help with a follow up plan.

Location
CU Denver
North Classroom #4036
1200 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80217-3364

Phone
303-556-4372

Hours
Monday/Thursday:
9:30a.m. – 7:00p.m.

Tuesday/Wednesday:
9:30a.m. – 8:00p.m.

Friday:
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

Switch Week

Switch week is March 12th. If you are completing two internships this semester, switch week is when you move from one internship to the next internship. It is also when you move into full time student teaching when completing UEDU 5933.

Partner School Sites

Please don’t forget to notify instructors about day courses you may need to miss due to partner school days. Let me them know earlier and work directly with them to make up any assignments or time for class.

Attention Special Education Teacher Candidates (on the job & Alternative internship applications):

The internship element of the special education licensure program provides the opportunity for you to connect theory to practice and is essential to your success in the program. With this in mind, please review the following information regarding the process for internship application for all “one-the-job” and alternative internship experiences and the reminder of the submission dates. A completed internship application must be submitted for all internships that are completed outside of a UCD partner school.

If you are intending to complete a special education internship outside of a UCD partner school during the Spring term of 2012, your completed application materials must be submitted to your special education faculty advisor by October 1st, 2011 for approval.

To ensure that each of your internship experiences provides you with varied professional opportunities to apply your skills in natural settings, and to enlarge the range of strategies you bring to the classroom, please remember to plan ahead and communicate with your advisor regarding internship requirements. All teacher candidates in the special education endorsement program are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skill with students of varying age and grade levels, so a range of internship experiences will be designed individually between you and your advisor. Please note the submission dates for each semester:

March 1st for Summer internships
May 1st for Fall internships
October 1st for Spring internships

Please contact Meredith Lopez in the Student Services Center if you need assistance in contacting your faculty advisor.

AmeriCorps Information Sessions

Count your time in the classroom and at your internship site. Receive stipend money for giving back to the community through the Teacher Education Program! Find out more about this program at scheduled information sessions. Please RSVP for an information session on our SEHD home page, under “information session” www.ucdenver.edu/education . You can also contact her at willie.brown@ucdenver.edu.

Spotlights

YOU!

Yer Xiong

I graduated in May 2011 and was offered a long term from August until the end of September for a 1st grade class at Laredo Elementary. It is also the internship site I did my student teaching at. I knew most of the kids, since I completed that internship with the kindergarten students. It was a great experience and I learned so much things b/c even at the end of my internship, I felt like I was only starting to get my feet wet! Doing the long term was definitely challenging b/c it was my class, but at the same time, it wasn’t. For the most part, everything was great, but being a newbie, I was absolutely overwhelmed, but I can proudly say that it was prepared me even better. I too, for the first time, experienced how hard teachers work to make everything better for their students.

I have been subbing for Aurora Public Schools since then, and just received an offer for another long term sub for Fulton Elementary starting in April for 2nd grade. I have yet to accept it.

I have just been offered a job opportunity for an out of state district, in Minnesota. It is located in North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District . I’ll have to research about getting a license there. Maybe the winds will carry me there for Fall 2012.

Debra Minahan

Debra Minahan, a 2011 alum of the UCTE program, is now a full time 5th grade teacher right here at Parr Elementary in Jefferson County. While finishing her program, Debra so impressed the staff that, when an opening occurred, she was asked to interview. Needless to say, she blew her competition out of the water!

So, now, after a month in her classroom, I asked her about her new role.

The best part of the job is definitely working with the kids! Helping them to solve problems and master their curriculum makes her use every tool she ever learned and then some…

The biggest surprise for her was how quickly the students accepted her as their new teacher. They have truly embraced her, not only in the classroom, but in the entire school community.

The most challenging part is EVERYTHING!

Well, nobody ever said that this work was easy, but it the best work we can ever do!
Way to go, Debra and all our UCTE grads!

MJ Lechner, Site Professor, Parr Elementary School, Jeffco

Emilie McDonough

My AmeriCorps member Emilie McDonough has been chosen to attend CGIU in late March! The process whereby she was chosen was a competitive one. She had to write a “Commitment to Action” Project, and I had to also write a letter of recommendation to go with her application. Her application was sent to our Regional office, who reviewed all apps submitted, and selected strong candidates to send to CGIU, who made the final decision about who to invite to this year’s meeting! This is a distinct honor for Emilie, and we are really proud of her!! Compact Service Corps (our Regional Organization) is taking care of all Emilie’s expenses, and I know she will represent the School of Education and Human Development proudly!! Congrats again, Emilie, and thanks all!

Willie Brown, Americorps Coordinator

Carmody TCs Getting Involved

Carmody TCs have been involved in our Saturday Math Program. Each week two or more of the TCs come to the program and work with small groups on math concepts using hands on activities and technology. The students have loved having them participate. Thank you for your work Carmody TCs!

Carolyn Paletta, Site Coordinator, Carmody Middle School, Jeffco

Cheryl Matias

Congratulations to Cheryl Matias for being invited to speak about her work in Critical Whiteness Studies in Teacher Education at the University of Washington. She will travel to Washington on May 11th.

Check It Out!

DPS Student Teacher Workshop

(Any TC interested in working in DPS is welcome to attend, regardless of where they are completing their student teaching.)

Denver Public Schools (DPS) will be hosting a Student Teacher Workshop on Wednesday, February 29th from 4:30pm – 6:30pm. At this event you will learn vital information about DPS, applying for jobs within our district and general job search tips to aid you in your upcoming search. There is no exact formula for a successful job search but we will talk about what you can do to enhance your chances.

At the workshop, you will:

Learn about DPS hiring practices and CDE licensure information

Learn about ProComp and Guest Teaching within DPS
Learn what to expect in interviews and on job applications
Get specific resume and interview tips
Participate in a Panel Discussion with DPS Administrators

Please note, the student teacher workshop is not an interview event rather a workshop to give you more information about DPS and help you gain necessary job search skills.

The Fall Student Teacher Workshop will be held at

East High School

1600 City Park Esplanade Denver, CO 80206

If you are interested in participating, please click the following link to RSVP:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22ERKJHKJY7

Be prepared to bring:

A copy of your resume
If you would like to take notes, paper and a pen
Specific questions for our Administrator panel and HR staff

There will be light snacks and refreshments provided. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Denver Public Schools

Office of Human Resources

Community Based Participatory Action Research Digital Stories

On May 8th from 4-8PM we will have the UEDU 4010/5010 first public showcase of the Community Based Participatory Action Research Digital Stories. Everyone’s invited to attend to enjoy food, critical dialogue, and a night of mutual passion for urban education. They will also find out how to get involved in further community projects. Contact Cheryl Matias for more information!

Academic Writing Workshop for Graduate Students

Are you a PhD, MA, MS, or other graduate student with a challenging writing project?

Would you benefit from practical help with your own academic writing?

Do you want to move forward on your proposal, thesis, dissertation, portfolio, or capstone project this spring?

If so, Academic Writing for Doctoral Students (DSEP 6000) may be just what you need! This one-credit writing workshop, open this semester to all graduate students with major writing projects, will be offered through the UCD School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) Continuing and Professional Education.

Click HERE for more information.

National Education Startup Challenge

On Feb 1, 2012, the Department of Education (ED) launched the National Education Startup Challenge, http://nesc.challenge.gov, asking students to develop innovative, real world solutions to improve education.

Students from across the country are invited to submit a business plan and a video pitch for a for-profit or non-profit startup that includes an innovative strategy, product or service designed to address one of these four topics:

1. Middle Grades Matter
Helping middle school students transition to high school and stay on track to graduate.

2. Skills, Skills, Skills
Providing students in rural, urban, and/or high-poverty communities with opportunities for internships or other work- and community-based learning experiences that help them develop skills for success in postsecondary education, 21st century careers, and civic life.

3. Education Pays
Making it easier for students and families to find and select high-quality, affordable postsecondary programs – whether colleges, universities, or career training programs – that provide good value.

4. Finishing Faster
Increasing the likelihood that postsecondary students complete their degrees and decreasing the time it takes them to finish, such as by improving and speeding up remedial education.

Please share the National Education Startup Challenge flyer with your programs, education partners, and student organizations.

With your help, we can expand our outreach efforts and ensure that a wide range of young people have the opportunity to participate in this exciting and rewarding competition.

For more information or assistance with outreach, please contact Scott Hess at 202-245-7772.

National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is coming to Denver!
2nd Annual Green Schools National Conference
February 27-29, 2012 • Denver, Colorado
Http://www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org

Join us February 27 – 29, 2012 in Denver at the only national gathering of K-12 leaders and educators coming together to make their schools and districts green & healthy centers of academic excellence. This conference will be a ‘take notice’ event as the centerpiece of our national movement sending a strong, clear, message that green is the future of our schools.

With apologies to Kermit, it’s EASY being green, if you have the strategies and resources! IDENTIFY ways to save money by “Going Green”
DISCOVER new and diverse funding sources for your green schools projects
SHOP the Green Marketplace for products & services at special discounted rates
NETWORK with like-minded peers from across the country

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is confirmed as a keynote speaker on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 during the morning general session. Don’t miss this landmark appearance by a U.S. Secretary of Education and the opportunity to thank him for his leadership in establishing the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award Program. The conference will be the most comprehensive resource for districts and schools who want to be eligible for the Green Ribbon Schools Award.

Administrators – Save $140, Teachers – Save $90 off already discounted fees
by REGISTERING with the Special Colorado Code:
1. Go to http://www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org/register_now.php
2. Scroll Down and click on Register Online
3. Click on Affiliate Rates
4. When asked for a discount code, enter coloradohost
Write in the code on hard copy forms or mention the code if registering by phone. If you are registering more than 5 people from the same organization, call Conference Registration Services at 1-800-280-6218.)

For General Conference Questions: Please e-mail greeninfo@nationalgreenschools.org
or call 1-800-280-6218 between 9am – 5pm Pacific Coast Time

Register for the Boulder BE UNICEF Teacher Workshop

Dear Friends at the School of Education & Human Development,

Thanks in part to the promotion efforts of the teacher education community in Colorado, the BE UNICEF Teacher Institute last summer was a great success.

As the next in a series of free workshops in Colorado, thirty Centennial State secondary teachers, pre-service educators, and administrators will acquire valuable insights (and materials) in global education and collaborate with like-minded colleagues on lessons and activities to bring back to the classroom. The workshop is part of our BE UNICEF program, a Daniels Fund-sponsored initiative to provide Colorado educators an opportunity to discuss global education, identify resources, and create opportunities for their students to take action to address global problems. This FREE workshop will take place in Boulder from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3^rd, and lunch will be provided.

Interested participants may register at their earliest convenience at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BE_UNICEFMar2012, but they should keep in mind that space is limited. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Many thanks! Click here for flier!

Additional ways to engage with TeachUNICEF:

IN PERSON: We will have a screening of the documentary film “Not My Life” about human trafficking on Friday, March 2^nd, the night before the workshop. Details are on the workshop registration page.
ON OUR WEBSITE: Teachers can always visit our website, http://TeachUNICEF.org, for free lesson plans, activity sheets, videos, and podcasts on the full spectrum of UNICEF’s work, as well as suggestions for ways young global citizens can take action!
ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TeachUNICEF is on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TeachUNICEF. “Like” us there to stay current on our new teaching material and other resources for the globally-minded educator!

Daniel Sadowsky
Assistant Director, Education
U.S. Fund for UNICEF
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
(212) 922-2512
www.unicefusa.org

2012 AmeriCorps Week! March 10-18, 2012

Every day, AmeriCorps Members across the country are making a powerful difference in communities and their own lives. Each year during AmeriCorps Week, we recognize the commitment of AmeriCorps Members and alums and highlight the extraordinary value AmeriCorps brings to our nation.

Our two main goals for 2012 AmeriCorps Week are to:

help make AmeriCorps Members and alums feel part of something larger than themselves and their projects by connecting them with each other and a nationwide effort.
communicate the powerful impact AmeriCorps has on critical national and community challenges and on the lives of Members and alums.

Our theme this year is “AmeriCorps Works.” This theme communicates the value and effectiveness of AmeriCorps while providing flexibility to be used in many different contexts. It provides an overarching framework to communicate AmeriCorps triple bottom line return on investment — for the recipients of service, the people who serve, and the larger community and nation.

A list of scholarships, awards, conferences, and workshops can be found here. This information has also been posted to the UCTE edWeb community. For more information about what is going on during AmeriCorps Week, please contact Willie Brown.

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Rocky Mountain Teacher Fair

Click here for flier.

2012 Colorado-Wyoming Teacher Fairs

Please click HERE to get a complete list of Teacher Fairs!

Extreme Sports Camp Seeking Interns

Extreme Sports Camp, a summer camp based out of Aspen, Colorado is dedicated to teaching extreme sports, life skills, and social skills to children on the Autism Spectrum. We are starting to hire for our summer camp counselor and intern positions. Employment applications and program information can be found here.

Check-out an ABC news report from last season which profiles the work of the Extreme Sports Camp:

Contact: Justin Engels

Extreme Sports Camp, Office Staff

New DPS School Seeking Teachers

West Generation Academy and C3 (new schools in DPS for 12-13) will both be holding Open Houses for teaching candidates in the couple weeks. The Open Houses will allow candidates to learn more about each school and ask specific questions of the administration. These will not be interview events and candidates should not expect to meet with the school leadership one-on-one.

West Generation Academy is looking for teachers in all secondary subject areas but they have a particular focus on those with dual endorsements or bilingual skill sets. Click here for the flier!

C3 is looking for Elementary Education, PE/Dance and Special Education candidates. Click here for the flier!

Megan Hendricks | Denver Public Schools | Human Resources Recruiter

Office: 720-423-2604, Fax: 720-423-3121

Seeking Long-Term Substitutes

Monaco Elementary is seeking a long-term sub for a 5th grade class starting March 14th. Preferred candidate will have knowledge of smartboard technology. Contact Kevin Greeley for more information!

Rose Hill is seeking a long-term sub for 2nd grade class. Starting April 11th. Contact Samara Williams for more information

I am a former graduate of the IPTE (currently known as UCTE) program. I’m looking for candidates with experience working with children and thought that UCD’s UCTE students would be a perfect fit! Contact me if you are interested! Thank you!

Cheers,

Sarah Dempster, Arts Enrichment and Camp Coordinator

ArtReach, Inc. 303.433.2882 ext. 223

Teton County School District Seeking Spanish-Speaking Elementary Teachers

We are a relatively new dual immersion program that is also adding another strand next year. Additionally, we are looking to expand foreign language offerings for all students in the district. So, we are looking for Spanish-speaking elementary teachers for Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 5th, and middle school. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have about the position. Thanks again in advance for your help!

Chad L. Ransom

Dual Immersion Coordinator/ Sheltered Instruction Facilitator, Teton County School District

Click here for flier!

Hello,

I work for Colorado Fusion Soccer Club and we have a few spring and summer job opportunities for your Education students. Attached are flyers for both spring coaching and summer camp counselor/coaching opportunities. The jobs only require a couple hours each week (and the summer camp is just 2 weeks out of the summer), and would be perfect for getting extra experience working with kids ages 3-8.

Thank you!

Carolyn Laymon, Outreach Coordinator for Colorado Fusion Soccer Club

7808 Cherry Creek S. Drive, Suite 401 | Denver, CO 80231

Office: 303.399.5858 x103 | Fax: 303.399.5862 Cell: 614.579.0426

Seeking Raza Studies Teacher

Hola,

The Denver Center for International Studies at Montbello, is potentially looking for a Raza Studies teacher to co-teach the U.S. History class alongside the U.S. Literature course that I will hopefully be teaching next year.

If you know anyone who has their teaching credentials/license for secondary education (or will have them by next school year) and can teach from a “true” Raza Studies perspective please pass this information along to them or feel free to forward this e-mail to any listservs you are on that might reach folks who are interested in a position like this. We want to revision the U.S. History and Literature courses so that they can be taught from a more culturally responsive and critical perspective.

If a person is interested in the position but they don’t have teaching credentials, we might be able to work something out. Anyone interested should reach out to me, and I can start arranging the next steps with my principal. My contact info is:

e-mail: zach_serrano@dpsk12.org
cell (call or text): 303-829-0069

Muchísimas gracias por todo su apoyo!

Zach

Zach Serrano
9th Grade Humanities Teacher, Denver Center for International Studies – Montbello

January 16, 2012

rfraser — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:18:48 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Happy New Year 2012 and Welcome to your spring semester! We are hoping that you first month is off to a good start this week and that you are getting acquainted with your PDS site for those of you who are beginning or finishing their internships.

I hope that you enjoy this video for some inspiration for the start of the school year!

As always please contact me for your advising needs. Looking forward to working with you this semester!

- Meredith

Spring 2012 Registration

Registration assistance emails have been sent out to all Teacher Candidates. Remember to check your course schedule for exact days/times your course meets. Note that some courses start next week if scheduled on a Monday due to the holiday. Some like SPED 5030 begin next week but have online requirements through eCollege the first week of classes. If you need assistance for contacting your instructor or have further questions about your schedule, please let me know.

Planning around Professional Development Schools’ calendar

TC’s –please make sure to contact your instructors about any courses that you may need to miss due to PDS events or scheduled activities. Remember that you are working off two calendars-the university and the PDS schedule and will need to work with both your site team and instructors regarding your schedule. Important to remember is that UCD and PDS sites may not have the same spring break calendar.

Applying for Teaching License/Endorsements

Congratulations on finishing the licensure and/or added endorsement program!

Please find directions on how to begin the initial licensure or endorsement (based on an approved program) application process here, under LICENSURE PROCESS.
To start your online application process, click here.
Dual students finishing who have not already applied for the initial license can use this application to apply for both licenses. I will list both licenses on the verification page.
Obtain the “Approved Program Verification Form” through the online application. Make sure that all grades are posted, fill out the top portion of the form, and scan/email or fax (303-315-6311) the “Approved Program Verification Form” directly to me.
I will then scan/email the form back to you so that you can upload to Colorado Department of Education.
Remember undergraduate and UCD transcripts also need to be forwarded by the applicant to Colorado Department of Education to complete the application.
Undergraduate candidates must contact Stephanie Hamington in CLAS to sign for licensure verification.
If you need a letter of support to your hiring authority while waiting for your license to process, please contact me.

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Save the Date: AmeriCorps Orientation

If you have not already attended an AmeriCorps Orientation please make on your calendar for, Saturday, January 28, 2012 . More details regarding room/time will be upcoming through an email to students via the Coordinator, Ms. Willie Brown.

Student Services Center Spring Hours

We are open Monday –Thursday from 8am-5:30pm & Fridays 8-5pm. Please note that we also have an after-hours drop off box to the right of our doors for your convenience.

Remembering Andrea Roan

Originally sent December 18th, 2011

It is with a very heavy heart this morning that I write to share with you that the young woman shot and killed on Friday in Denver by her estranged boyfriend as she was leaving home was a former UCD teacher candidate, Andrea Roan. She was a member of Torrey’s Peak cohort, completing the UCTE program in Spring 2011. She had been hired this fall by her partner school where she completed her internships, Alsup Elementary in Adams 14 as a 5^th grade teacher.

In the words of her site professor, Pam McEwen, “her students absolutely adored her”. Pam was able to be with Andrea and her family at the hospital to say goodbye before she passed away. We have set up a memorial blog to share memories and condolences which I will later collect into a memory book to give to her family. Click here to comment: http://andreateacherforever.blogspot.com/

Sending prayers for peace and comfort for her family and for the many people whose lives she touched….Cindy Gutierrez

From Lindsay Craddock: This is the fundrazr that is set up to raise money for a memorial service to celebrate Andrea’s life.

Ashley Brotherton

Ashley Brotherton, one of our TC’s at Vassar from last year, was in an accident on New Years Eve. This web sight will give you information about her recovery.

- Michelle Curtain

“As many of you already know, our sister Ashley Brotherton and her boyfriend Clayton Wilbanks are in the hospital in Anchorage, AK after being hit by a drunk driver while walking home on New Years Eve. They are both still in the ICU, Clayton with internal injuries and a concussion, and Ashley with a severe brain injury. We wanted to take this opportunity to keep you up to date on the condition of Ashley and Clayton as they move toward recovery. We appreciate all of the wonderful support, love and prayers we have gotten from everyone so far. Please keep them in your hearts and feel free to contact us with any questions. We’ll try to keep the updates coming as we get them.”

Spotlights

YOU!

Goldrick Legacy Project Encourages Dreams for the Future

TCs Lori Strobel, Kristi Leonard, Kerry Baldwin and Claudia Cardenas hosted a well-attended family night for the Goldrick Elementary community on January 12, 2012. This evening of painting piggy banks and meeting a Young American Bank representative was the brain child of Kristi Leonard. Inspired by the children’s book, Dream Big, Little Pig, (Yamaguchi, 2011) which principal Dr. Maria Uribe gave out to all faculty at the beginning of the school year, Kristi wanted to help Goldrick students set their sights on going to college and gain the motivation and direction that having such a goal could provide. The personally painted piggy bank would serve as a reminder of this goal and the necessity to work toward it in many ways, including that of saving money. In addition to the banks and books, many students won raffled items, such as pens, shirts, magnets, that were donated by local colleges and universities.

An AmeriCorps mini-grant provided funds for the ceramic piggy banks, paint supplies, snacks and books made available to all participants. TCs worked to gather the materials for painting and the raffle, as well as to organize a workable process for 274 students to paint their banks. TC Michelle Assadki also helped collect items from the colleges, and contributed wonderful pictures. Kudos to each one who worked to make this such a successful and enjoyable family event!

Linda Bruce, Site Professor, Goldrick Elementary School, DPS

Lindsay Austin

If you’ve visited the SEHD Student Services Center, you’ve probably met our colleague Lindsay Austin. I’m happy to report that Lindsay had her baby boy at the end of December. CONGRATULATIONS LINDSAY!!!

Rich Argys

Although it is not exactly news, we at Northglenn all agree that Rich is awesome, more like saint than a human being. Semester after semester, Rich remains awesome. Steve Owens is okay, but he is no Rich.

Northglenn HS TCs (ok, not really. But thanks for the comic relief, Rich!)

Note from Steve Owens: The newspaper prints the day and date and such things as the times for sunrise and sunset EVERY DAY. Those are not exactly newsworthy, but everyone likes to be reminded. Maybe the “Rich-Being-Awesome” thing ought to go in the NewsFeed header section so we can be reminded.

Check It Out!

I’m worried about my grade

Too funny – I had to post again.

I have a feeling a teacher made this.

Precious Knowledge

The activist stance demonstrated in the documentary is an important model for UCTE TCs. It ties together several components of the UCTE program, including Inquiry, Equity, and Social Justice while demonstrating culturally responsive pedagogy in the face of opposition and classroom communities that create safe learning environments for oft-overlooked students.

Click here for PDF.

submitted by Antwan Jefferson

Helpline AdvocatesClick here for PDF.

Choice Literacy

From Choice Literacy: Ruth Shagoury presents Social Justice Picture Books that even the youngest learners can enjoy!

“Many wonderful new resources exist to introduce issues of social justice to even very young children. There are a wealth of picture books that can help us educate students, their parents, and ourselves to be socially responsible in our communities. Teachers can call attention to the ways in which people are different, and the ways that people are the same — honoring individual and group identity. Here are some of my favorite new books.”

National CEC Mini-Grant Application

ATTN Student CEC Members! As you may know National CEC will be held in Denver, CO this year. Please see the mini-grant applicaton, which provides a stipend of $50 for conference registration. See application for details. – Barb Dray

SEHD on Facebook

The School of Education & Human Development has a new Facebook page. We would be delighted if you would sign on to our page and ‘like’ us. The page can be found here. We are also looking for students who would be interested in serving as Facebook ambassadors for the School. This would entail posting content and photos frequently about your experiences as a student. If you are interested, please contact Julia.Cummings@ucdenver.edu.

2012 CCIRA Conference

Dear Colleague,

I am pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2012 CCIRA Conference. I have been so fortunate to have attended this conference in the past, and plan to attend this year as well. After reading through the registration book, I am very excited about the speakers and sessions. This year’s lineup includes many literacy experts: Stephen Krashen, Dick Allington, The Two Sisters (Gail Boushey and Joan Moser), Georgia Heard, and also some great children’s authors (Gary Pauslen, Joy Cowley, and Patricia MacLachlan). I have only mentioned a few of the experts who are flying in for the conference. There are quite a few recognized literacy experts who will be part of the conference. There are also top-notch educators from around the state who will be sharing their expertise during the conference. The Technology Playground promises to be a great place to try out some new literacy-based technology, and there are many regular sessions focused on technology. Check out the link and you’ll find the list of invited speakers and authors. You will also find the registration book, which is a 34-page book filled with session descriptions and conference details.

Please let me know if I can be of further help. I hope to see you at CCIRA in February.

Sincerely,

Sharon Panik, College Committee

Additional Info

Students are invited to become members of the finest professional reading association, Colorado Council of International Reading Association at student rates.

For $20.00 student membership, you satisfy, at the advanced level,

the professional disposition for initiative:

actively involved in professional organizations and publications;

seeks opportunities to be involved in professional activities;

takes leadership roles in professional organizations when available;

makes professional growth a high priority

To register, please go to CCIRA.org and sign up for student membership.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference in February. What a great opportunity to meet authors and leaders in the field of reading!

Students have an opportunity to attend the entire conference at a reduced rate — or a half day for free in exchange for volunteering at the membership table. Please contact Jessica Rickert.

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Everitt MS in Jeffco Seeking Math Tutor

We are looking for a math tutor at Everitt Middle School in Jefferson County. In this position you would work with small groups of students, outside of their regular math class, using a curriculum to fill in their learning gaps. You will also support students in their math classrooms.

One of the benefits of this position for a prospective teacher is that you will be begin to make contacts and acquire references within the district, which can be helpful when you are applying for a teaching position. This job will pay $14.45 per hour.

To apply for this position, go to jeffcopublicschools.org and click on Prospective Employees in the black box in the upper left-hand corner. You will see a screen with Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3. Under Step 1 you will find a link titled How to Apply, which provides a brief power-point presentation explaining how to apply for position. Under Step 3 you can click on the link titled View the Job Opening Database. Our position will be posted either Tuesday, January 17^th, or Wednesday, January 18^th. It will be open for one week. The category is Math Tutor/ Skilled Labor and the location is Everitt Middle School.

Online Science Teacher Position Opening

Connections Education is a leading, fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K–12. Since 2001, the company’s Connections Academy division has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools and a private online academy. The Colorado Connections Academy full-time program is a partnership with Mapleton Public Schools that has been in operation since the fall of 2002. ColoCA serves students from anywhere in Colorado in grades K-12. 92.8% of all CA parents rated the program an “A” or “B” for the 2008-2009 school year.

Click here for a job description and to apply online.

For more information, please contact:

Maureen Craig, Phone: (303) 794-2302 x358

December 8, 2011

rfraser — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:27:42 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Spring 2012 Registration

Registration assistance emails have been sent out to all Teacher Candidates. If you have any further questions with scheduling, please don’t hesitate to call or email me for advising help.

Information for TCs registering for over 18 credit hours:

If you are taking more than 18 credit hours this spring, you will need to fill out credit overload paperwork. We will use a Schedule Adjustment Form to add courses above and beyond 18 credit hours. Print it out, fill it out and then bring it or fax it to the Student Services Center office for Dean’s signature (Lawrence Street Center, room 701, Fax: 303.315.6311). Please be sure you are filling out the form correctly. Improperly filled out forms may lead to incorrect registration. SAFs can also be found here.

PLD for Mt. Cameron, Mt. Sherman, and Mt. Democrat

Mt. Cameron, Mt. Sherman, and Mt. Democrat are invited to come to Professional Learning Day on Friday, December 9th. See email from Rachel Fraser for more information and what to bring for community lunch.

Planning around Professional Development Schools’ calendar

You have already received your placement assignment for the Spring term and an accompanying Welcome Letter from the PDS will include important dates and links to their calendar in order to plan for when to start internships. If you did not get your Welcome Letter from your Site Team, contact Rachel Fraser, Internship Coordinator. Note that most of our PDSs may require you to be back at schools as early as January 3, 2012.

UCD Career Center –it’s free and available!

Whether you need help assessing your current career path, searching for a job, or knocking on the door of that perfect employer, we are confident that your visit to the Career Center will be helpful and beneficial.

In this highly competitive job market, candidates need to be at their best to secure employment in their chosen fields. Completing this nine-part Certificate of Employability, created by the Career Center, can give you an edge over the competition and create confidence in your job search skills. Don’t miss out on job opportunities because you aren’t prepared!

Contact the Career Center to have this course added to your Blackboard account.

Tivoli, room 267 | 303-556-2250

Quick Tip Hours for Fall 2011:
Monday-Thursday
11:00pm-1:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm

Office Calendar/Schedule

Happy End-of-Semester! Please see the Student Services Center hours for next week (12/19/2011-12/23/2011) below:

Monday 12/19-8am-5pm

Tuesday 12/20-8am-5pm

Wednesday 12/21-8am-5pm

Thursday-12/22-8am-5pm

Friday-12/23-Closed

Please note that the entire Auraria campus is also closed from Monday, December 26^th-Monday, January 2^nd. The campus and the Student Services Center will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3^rd.

Fall Licensure/Endorsement Completers

To start your initial licensure or endorsement(based on an approved program) application process, use this link to the CDE application wizard to begin online process for your applications.

Remember-all grades must be complete and listed on transcript before you can start the application process. Grades tentatively will be posted Dec. 27, 2011.

• Graduate teacher education students submit their paperwork to Meredith Lopez. CLAS Undergraduate students will submit their licensure paperwork for institutional recommendation to Stephanie Hamington.

• If you need a confirmation letter for employment while waiting for your licensure paperwork to process, please email me your request with details and how you would like the letter delivered or held for pick up.

• Please note, if an incomplete has been taken in any licensure course (SAPS for example) the grade must be posted for the incomplete course. All prerequisite courses must be completed and you must have passed the PLACE or PRAXIS II tests.

• You can make a request for UCD transcripts to be mailed to your home once grades are posted via UCDAccess or pick them up from the Bursar’s office for a fee. Graduate students will also need to include a copy of undergraduate transcripts-we have an extra copy of your transcripts in your file if needed.

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

All teacher education graduate licensure completers who are going on to complete a masters option are required to complete an MA Option Selection Sheet. indicating the MA Option that will be pursued and the term starting the MA Option. Please turn this form into the SSC office, room 701. We encourage you to contact the SSC advisor listed on the options sheet for more information and sequencing of courses.

Spotlights

Melanie Brundage

If you were to walk into the first grade classroom at Rose Hill Elementary School where Melanie Brundage is doing her third internship, you’d never guess that she is an intern. She has such a strong and confident teacher presence and her students are so respectful and attentive, you’d assume she is their regular teacher. Melanie is also highly respectful of her students and attentive to their social, emotional, and academic needs. She clearly enjoys teaching and is exceptionally conscientious about making the most of every moment she’s with her students.

Melanie has always wanted to be a teacher. “I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in elementary school. I always looked up to my teachers. As I got older and began working with children at my job and as a volunteer, I realized again that my passion in life was teaching.”

Working in an urban school has been especially rewarding for Melanie, even though she had some initial trepidation. “I was very intimidated going into the school at first and worried that I would not fit in well. However, as my internships progressed I felt a change in me. My idea of what type of school I wanted to teach in was suddenly much different than I had always imagined. I love what is being done at Rose Hill for the students and community and it is something that I would feel very lucky to continue being part of.”

Melanie brings many, many strengths to her teaching. In addition to planning and implementing solid instruction that is highly engaging as well as instructionally purposeful, Melanie is exceptionally flexible. “Especially in my last internship I have had to show a lot of flexibility in the classroom. This has ended up being a huge blessing and has taught me so much about myself and the school. It has shown my that I am capable of doing things outside of my comfort zone.”

The first-grade team has come to regard Melanie as a valued and valuable member. She is a quick study and has become skilled in teaching the already-established District 14 literacy program and the math program that was adopted just this year. Her teammates know they can count on her to provide consistent instruction for her own students, as well as in the other two first-grade classrooms when needed. Melanie appreciates all that she has learned from her team and from her students. “I am so proud and honored to go into school and work with them everyday.”

Looking forward to her first year of teaching Melanie reflects, “I hope to be the best teacher that I can be. I hope to have a positive impact on each student and help them reach and exceed their potential as learners. I hope to learn more everyday about how to be a better teacher. I also hope to survive the exhaustion!”

We at Rose Hill have no doubt that Melanie will be a very successful teacher and that her students will thrive in the caring learning environment she will provide. Thank you, Melanie, for all of your hard work as a Teacher Candidate and for bringing your passion for teaching to Rose Hill!

Carol Younghans, Site Professor, Rose Hill Elementary School, Adams #14

Check It Out!

I’m worried about my grade

I have a feeling a teacher made this.

SEHD on Facebook

SCEC

The next SCEC Meeting will be held on Mon, Dec. 12 @ 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in NC 3407 – The theme will be an “End of the semester party” – bring some social snacks to share or just come and be part of the group. At our last SCEC Meeting, seven students received free memberships to CCLD and scholarship applications ($1500) were shared with students. If you are interested in the CCLD scholarship, go to www.ccld.org . Can’t make the meeting? Find us on Facebook.

During our meetings, we tend to have a formal agenda and then an informal discussion evolves. At our Mon, Nov. 14^th meeting, we had a discussion with guest speaker, Thomas Sarni. He spoke about the trials and tribulations of working as a first year teacher and his quest to co-teach. Our informal dialog center around the economy, SB 191, finding employment, and serving all students.

Please join us in December. Come solo or bring a friend. We always have cool door prizes and giveaways. We’ll discuss how to attend the National CEC Conference (April 11- 14, 2011) at a significantly reduced rate.

Caron

2012 CCIRA Conference

Dear Colleague,

Please let me know if I can be of further help. I hope to see you at CCIRA in February.

Sincerely,

Sharon Panik, College Committee

Additional Info

Students are invited to become members of the finest professional reading association, Colorado Council of International Reading Association at student rates.

For $20.00 student membership, you satisfy, at the advanced level,

the professional disposition for initiative:

actively involved in professional organizations and publications;

seeks opportunities to be involved in professional activities;

takes leadership roles in professional organizations when available;

makes professional growth a high priority

To register, please go to CCIRA.org and sign up for student membership.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference in February. What a great opportunity to meet authors and leaders in the field of reading!

Students have an opportunity to attend the entire conference at a reduced rate — or a half day for free in exchange for volunteering at the membership table. Please contact Jessica Rickert jessrccira@gmail.com

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Metro Children’s Center Seeking PARA

From: Elisheba Fay
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:11 AM
We have a job opening for a paraprofessional coming up and are interested in hiring students at UCD (perhaps in the teacher prep programs or Para Center). Please contact me if interested!

Thanks, Elisheba Fay

Metro Children’s Center

Chavez Schools Seeking Teachers

Click here for flier.

Adams 14 needs you!

Adams 14, a nationally recognized leader in education innovation, is Colorado’s 23rd largest school district and serves more than 7,500 students annually. Nestled in the historic community of Commerce City, Adams 14 strives to ensure academic success for every student by providing highly effective classroom instruction, supplemental enrichment opportunities and parent/family collaboration opportunities. Under Superintendent Dr. Susan Chandler’s leadership, the District is implementing a strategic plan to improve student achievement so that 80 percent of students assessed will be on grade level by 2014, by ensuring that each classroom has a dynamic, standards-based teacher who provides powerful 21st century learning experiences.

Adams 14 has recently added a number of teaching and paraprofessional positions to our district in order to keep our student-to-teacher/paraprofessional ratio within district guidelines. Our current vacancies include:

3 Secondary Special Education positions
3 Elementary Special Education positions
2 Secondary Math positions
1 Kindergarten position
1 Third Grade position
6 Special Education Paraprofessional positions

To learn more about Adams 14 and to apply for current vacancies, please visit www.adams14.org.

November 2, 2011

rfraser — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:48:09 +0000

Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. The TC NewsFeed got a new look!

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Spring 2012 Registration

You will be able to check UCDAccess portal for the date/time to register for Spring 2012. Please note that we have not yet sent our spring registration cohort emails including internship sections for continuing students. We are waiting for a new component of registration to be implemented on the UCDAccess portal to make registration even easier and will be sending out this information along with registration information by November 14. Please know that these courses are set aside for your cohort and will be available. Feel free to contact me if you need advanced planning needs for spring so that I can share cohort specific times with you.

Internship placement for Spring 2012

Rachel Fraser is working on placement assignments for Spring 2012. You will receive an email with your placement assignment and call number in December.

School of Education & Human Development Scholarships

Scholarships available for Spring 2012 Award and Criteria

Application Opens: October 17, 2011, Deadline: November 11, 2011

Scholarships for Spring 2012 will show up in your student portal during the Fall 2011 term. Instructions on how to apply for scholarships based on the scholarships available and criteria below:

Login to the UCDAccess Portal at http://ucdenver.edu/UCDAccess
Choose the “Student” tab
Click the “Student Center” link under “Applying for Scholarships”
Click “Scholarship Application” in the Student Center

If you meet the requirements of the scholarship, the application link will appear in your portal starting October 17^th.

Click here for a list of available scholarships.

Career Center Workshops

Please plan to join UCTE for our FALL 2011 Career Center presentation to all TCs in their final internships.

What: UCD Career Center Presentation-representatives will be giving an overview of services plus resume help and tips for applying for jobs

When: Thursday, November 10, 2011

Time: 3:45-5pm

Location: Lawrence Street Center, 1380 Lawrence Street, Room 745

RSVP by Nov. 8, 2011 to Meredith Lopez so that I may have a count to plan for materials and space. Can’t make this event- don’t worry!! Schedule your own personal appointment or do a “Quick Tip Stop In” at the Career Center!

UCD Career Center | Tivoli, room 267 | 303-556-2250

Quick Tip Hours for Fall 2011:
Monday-Thursday
11:00pm-1:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm

Office Calendar/Schedule

Please note that our main SSC office, room 701, is now on official fall schedule and is open 8-5:30pm M-Thursday and 8-5pm Fridays. During Fall Break (November 21st – 23rd), our hours will be Monday – Wednesday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Our office will be closed Thursday & Friday Nov. 24- 25, 2011 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. You can reach me for appointments or questions by email Meredith.lopez@ucdenver.edu or phone 303-315-4980.

Teacher Ed and Special Ed Handbooks

You can find the handbooks and all appendices on the SEHD website – under CURRENT STUDENTS – PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESOURCES.

I highly encourage you to utilize the Conflict Resolutions Protocols in your handbook when you find yourself experiences conflict with an individual—difference of opinion, perspective, concern—whatever the issue is, it is best solved by professionally engaging the individual you are having the conflict with. If you need support in being able to use those protocols, contact me as your academic advisor to help as a coach and consider how best to approach challenging situations.

Deposit Refunds

If you are in your final semester of internships this Fall, your $250 deposit will be refunded to you the middle of November. Please look for emails from Rachel.

Fall Licensure/Endorsement Completers

To start your initial licensure or endorsement(based on an approved program) application process, use this link to the CDE application wizard to begin online process for your applications.

Remember-all grades must be complete and listed on transcript before you can start the application process. Grades tentatively will be posted Dec. 27, 2011.

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Americorps Information from Willie Brown

Dear Currently Serving AmeriCorps Students: For some of you who are in your “Solo Teaching” phase of your Programs, or if you are in the final Practicum phase of Counseling or School Psychology -please remember that the Lesson Planning and/or Case management that you do counts as Direct hours. I have noticed in at least two separate instances that some of you are not accounting for the large number of hours you are spending creating and planning, in addition to counting being out at your Sites. Please see the portion of your Handbooks that speaks to what counts as Direct hours for more guidance should you need it. If any of you need to pick up Time Logs to amend your hours, please let me know and I will make them available to you.

Also, if you will remember from your AmeriCorps Orientation, Coordinator Willie Brown advised you of funds that are available to support your Professional Development. These are called Careers in the Common Good (CCG) scholarships. The CCG Scholarships support professional and Member development opportunities for up to $250 per Member. These opportunities include professional conferences, site-specific trainings, personal development workshops, and topic-specific forums addressing critical community needs. For most Members, the CCG Scholarship supports their first professional or Member development experience, further solidifying their commitment to serving community needs through their specific field or interest area and connecting them to other professionals in the field. Please see Ms. Brown for more information and paperwork should you decide to take advantage of these funds! Thank you!

Willie Mae Brown

Attention SPED and LDE MA majors (approval pending)

The faculty from Linguistically Diverse Education And Special Education have collaborated to offer a crosslisted version of CLDE 5050/SPED 5050 Assessment and Advocacy for Diverse Learners. The course fulfills partial requirement for LDE-E endorsement and is required as part of the new SPED MA concentration in Linguistically Responsive Special Education. The course will be offered Spring 2012 on Thursday evenings from 5-7:45pm.

The purpose of this course is to prepare teachers to use assessment results within a strengths-based framework to advocate for appropriate programming, placement and instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Teachers will examine how linguistic and cultural factors influence assessment results, and will learn how to use data from a variety of assessments that are culturally and linguistically appropriate to build a strength-based student learning profile and progress monitoring plan to accurately assess student’s skills both academically and linguistically. The course will include more in-depth attention to formative and summative classroom-based assessments (such as those used in gifted and special education referral), as well as to state-wide standardized assessments currently used in Colorado. Through case studies and classroom examples, teachers will gain the knowledge and confidence to advocate for appropriate assessment and instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Spotlights

Drew Giles

Former TC, Drew Giles, was in the running for Colorado Teacher of The Year. Drew says, “The Colorado Department of Education made their pick for teacher of the year and while I didn’t picked, I’m told that I am the runner-up! I am grateful for this awesome experience! Thanks for all of your support along this fun journey!!” CONGRATS DREW!

TCs Help Make Wellness Adventure/Pumpkin Run a Success!

Teacher Candidates Amanda Brown, Candice Esch, Kelley Ledden, and Kaitlin Preston were among the many volunteers that helped make Halloween day at Cherry Drive Elementary a huge success.

Staff and students at Cherry Drive celebrated the day with a wellness adventure and pumpkin run. Students rotated through 10 learning stations engaged in activities that helped them learn the importance of exercise, proper nutrition, sleep, and safety. At the end of the Adventure, each student took home a water bottle and pumpkin! The Cherry Drive staff is grateful for the help and support of our Teacher Candidates.

Jen Harvey, Site Coordinator, Cherry Drive Elementary School, Adams 12

UCD comes to Parr Elementary!

UCD welcomed another school to its network of Professional Development Sites with the addition of Parr Elementary in Arvada! Parr is a wonderful school nestled in the Arvada Area, yet is does have its share of urban issues. In 2010 it was the school with the highest homeless population in Jeffco.

Returning TCs Debra Minahan-Streifler, Matt McGuire, Margaret Brownly, Kelly Edwards, as well as new-comers Shea Feeney and Lindsey Doud are rapidly becoming familiar with the school and community. Both have been very welcoming! Principal Troy Brickley is very impressed by both the caliber and the work ethic of the TCs. He has become out tallest cheerleader!

MJ Lechner, Site Professor, Parr Elementary School, Jeffco

Recognizing Excellence

pictured, Noah Brown

Meet Noah Brown who is completing his final internship at Niver Creek Middle School. Donna Nelson is his CT and he is working with 6^th and 7^th grade science students.

Noah was born in Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Biology. He is currently in a graduate program at the University of Colorado-Denver working toward a degree in education to become the best teacher he can be for his students. Noah loves science, the outdoors, and living in Colorado. When he’s not in school he enjoys spending time with his two dogs and working in the garden.

He is always looking for opportunities to learn so that he can bring new and exciting things to the classroom. This past summer he spent nine days on the Colorado River, rafting 275 miles through the Grand Canyon as part of a university course on Experiential Learning. The course challenged him to create lesson plans that would get students excited about their surroundings – observing, and asking questions while thinking outside of the classroom and making connections to their everyday lives.

According to the publication Teacher Leader Model Standards, teacher leaders model effective practices, exercise their influence in formal and informal contexts, and support collaborative team structures within their schools. Since beginning his work at Niver Creek this fall, Noah has demonstrated these leadership qualities. He is our EdWeb liaison with the University and brought back the training he received and quickly got our school site up and running and has maintained responsibility for the site by updating our school calendar, posting important information and uploading documents.

In addition, Noah has taken a leadership role as the lead organizer of our legacy project and as a result, we have been able to continue the good work started by TCs last year without interruption. This project work of providing food and coats for student families in need has been facilitated through collaboration with fellow TCs, the contract teacher, the counseling department, Food Bank of the Rockies, the site team, students and parents.

Finally, Noah is a teacher leader in the classroom for his students. His CT has marveled at his ability to prepare and present meaningful and engaging learning opportunities for his students. He has developed strong teacher-student relationships through conveying a sense of respect for his learners as well as high expectations for their learning.

We feel very fortunate to have Noah as part of our Niver Creek team this fall.

Chris Bryan, Site Professor, Niver Creek Middle School, Adams 12

Check It Out!

Films – American Teacher

American Teacher chronicles the lives of four teachers living and working in disparate areas of the country. Incorporating interviews with students, families, and colleagues as well as the teachers themselves as they reach different milestones in their careers, American Teacher tells the larger story of the teaching profession in the United States today.

Click on the link for more information! Thank you Rachel Levine for the submission!

Auraria CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)

Join us for the next meeting of the Auraria Student Council for Exceptional Children. Monday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in North Classroom, 3407.

Can’t make the meeting? Find us on Facebook.

Bring a friend, and children are welcome. We can’t wait to see you! Make sure you are reminding your colleagues about the meeting.

Looking forward to seeing you all. Caron

CCIRA Reading Conference-Feb. 1-4, 2011

The Colorado Council International Reading Association is holding their annual literacy conference on February 1-4, 2012.

There’s a great line up of guest speakers and authors (Will Hobbs, Gary Paulsen just to name a few) and activities such as Schedule an Author Visit for your School and a school art contest.

Registration opens Nov. 1, 2011 and fills quickly, so make sure to book soon to reserve a space! Member and non-member student rates available.

If participating in AmeriCorps through UCD, funding through Careers in the Common Good (CCG) scholarships may be available if the program relates directly to your licensure area of study.

Contact Ms. Willie Brown, AmeriCorps Coordinator, 303-315-6310

Found on Facebook

Results of surveys:

Computer Lab Survey Results

Tech & Teaching Math Online

Updated Computer lab website

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Student Teacher Workshop

Denver Public Schools is hosting a Student Teacher Workshop (click here for details) on Thursday November 17^th from 4:30pm-6:30pm at East High School. We hope you can attend!

Sincerely, Megan Hendricks | Denver Public Schools | Human Resources Recruiter | Office: 720-423-2604 | Fax: 720-423-3121

Math Position Open

Sheridan High School has posted a Math position. If interested, please contact Stephanie VanMatre!

Stephanie VanMatre, Adams 14 District Mentor, P: 303-408-1048

January Internship Opportunity

This is a two or three-week leadership development opportunity. The dates are flexible depending on your school calendar, but should take place in January. The Social Justice in Urban Education Experience will allow you to expand your leadership skills through working in close mentorship with a teacher and administrator at one of the four schools in our network. Interns will engage in intensive leadership development led by various school leaders, shadowing of various instructional and administrative roles in our network of schools, as well as the opportunity to support operations and student learning. In the past, interns have led Enrichment classes for students (dance, sports, arts, or music related courses), developed college presentations about their universities as well as the challenges of the college application process and presented them to students, supported student lunches and breaks, and done tutoring as well. If you happen to be more interested in finance, operations, technology, or grant-writing, there are also opportunities to engage in projects in those realms. CLICK HERE for more information.

October 3, 2011

rfraser — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:53:54 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Hello TC’s: I hope the switch week transition is going well for everyone as you move into new classrooms within your school and for those beginning their next block of classes. Please see below for important reminders and registration information. And please contact via email or phone for any questions regarding registration for spring.

Spring 2012 Registration

You will be able to check UCDAccess for the date/time to register for Spring 2012. Please note that we have not yet sent our spring registration cohort emails including internship sections for continuing students. We are waiting for a new component of registration to be implemented on the UCDAccess portal to make registration even easier and will be sending out this information along with registration information closer to mid October.

Internship placement for Spring 2012

Rachel Fraser is working on placement assignments for Spring 2012. You will receive an email with your placement assignment and call number in December.

Partner School – Fall Term Calendar

Also be mindful of partner school calendar starts for the start of the fall terms. Many schools go back in early January so plan accordingly with your vacation schedule. You will be receiving communication around partner school placements in December as well as welcome letters from your site team.

Deposit Refunds

If you are in your final semester of internships this Fall, your $250 deposit will be refunded to you the middle of November. Please look for emails from Rachel.

Teacher Ed and Special Ed Handbooks

You can find the handbooks and all appendices on the SEHD website – under CURRENT STUDENTS – PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESOURCES.

Scholarship Deadline

The deadline to apply for SEHD scholarships is November 1. Please click here. You can also access more information about local and national scholarships through UCD’s Scholarship Resource Office.

Fall Licensure/Endorsement Completers

To start your initial licensure or endorsement(based on an approved program) application process, use this link to the CDE application wizard to begin online process for your applications.

Remember-all grades must be complete and listed on transcript before you can start the application process. Grades tentatively will be posted Dec. 27, 2011.

Career Center Workshops

Please be on the lookout for workshops that will be scheduled for those finishing their final internship this Fall semester. These are designed to help you in your job search-writing resumes and interview tips-and will be held in early November. You also can schedule your own personal appointment or do a Quick Tip Stop In at the Career Center’s location in the Tivoli, room 267, 303-556-2250

Quick Tip Hours for Fall 2011:
Monday-Thursday
11:00pm-1:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Spotlights

Yau Jau Ku

Mr. Ku received the Mapleton Public Schools Award of Excellence in spring 2011 in the certified employee category. The category included our teaching staff, post-secondary options coordinators, mentor coaches, instructional guides and staff who support special needs in the School District. Each nominee represents the excellence and teacher leadership that provides quality learning opportunities for students each day. Nominees have contributed substantially to each student achieving his or her dreams in Mapleton Public Schools.

Mr. Ku’s nominators described him this way:

This teacher’s work during the school day is remarkable, but it is the work outside of the school day that is unprecedented. This teacher coordinates student and family activity nights that are fun, standards based and culturally rich. He has sought resources to fund amazing activities that touch and tie into all areas of learning. Finally, as a complement, this teacher teaches like his hair is on fire!

Submitted by Diane Hageman, Site Professor at Mapleton Public Schools

Kelly Parsons

What one notices immediately about Kelly Parsons is her bright smile and how she simply radiates positive energy. The students she has worked with during her UCTE internships at Rose Hill Elementary School have clearly thrived in the warm and caring classroom community she provides. And Kelly is clearly thriving as a TC. It is obvious that she loves teaching and loves her students. “As far back as I can remember, I have always loved working with kids. I decided to become a teacher when I was in elementary school. I had an amazing third and fourth grade teacher who was very supportive and fostered my love for learning.” Kelly has also been inspired and influenced by her mother, an elementary school art teacher.

Kelly not only brings a love for teaching and learning to her internships, but a strong work ethic. She works hard to plan and implement standards-based instruction that thoroughly engages students and gives them an opportunity to have fun and interact with each other. She is exceptionally creative in preparing meaningful hands-on materials and activities. For example, she recently taught a first grade math lesson on how to turn a word problem into a math sentence. She invested much time, thought, and effort in providing a variety of ways for wiggly first graders to get up and move and actually “act out” the problems, using props she had created.

As she gets ready to start the final phase of Internship III and work at Rose Hill Monday’s through Friday’s, Kelly reflects, “I have learned so much about myself through my internships. I have learned about perseverance, diligence, strength, and equality. I have also learned that I can be flexible and accommodating, so I can meet the needs of all of my students”. She recognizes the reciprocal nature of teaching, “I am not only teaching the kids, they are teaching me”.

Kelly is especially looking forward to implementing her Teacher Work Sample. She’ll be doing a writing unit, with an emphasis on health. Rose Hill is a wellness school, where making healthy choices about eating and exercise on a daily basis is encouraged. This happens to be a great passion of Kelly’s, “I feel that a healthy kid makes a healthy learner. Preparing for the TWS has been a long and rigorous process, but I’m anticipating teaching it with great excitement and high hopes.”

Looking towards her first year of teaching, Kelly says, “I can’t wait to have fun in my own classroom and to be a positive figure and mentor in the lives of my students. I can’t wait for the relationships, the laughter, the learning, the fun, and the discoveries I will share with my students.” Thank you, Kelly, for the laughter, the fun, the hard work, and the positive energy you’ve shared with us at Rose Hill. We know you you will have a stellar teaching career.

Carol Younghans, Site Professor, Rose Hill Elementary School, Adams #14

Monica Evans

Check out this great story by Vicki Hildner about a CU Denver student.

Check It Out!

Auraria CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)

Join us for the next meeting of the Auraria Student Council for Exceptional Children. We have a speaker for Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in WC 259. Ms. Lise Lee is qualified in both ELL as well as GT. She has been the teacher of the year in Georgia and is currently teaching GT at Wheat Ridge Middle School. She will be coming to speak with us about ELL’s in the classroom.

Can’t make the meeting? Find us on Facebook: Student Council for Exceptional Children - Auraria SCEC.

Bring a friend, and children are welcome. We can’t wait to see you! Make sure you are reminding your colleagues about the meeting.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Caron

Click here for flier.

Systems Thinking for K-12 Educators and Students

Peter Senge will be in Denver on the evening of Wednesday, November 2nd to give a public talk on “Systems Thinking for K-12 Educators and Students”. The event is sponsored by the Leadership Project of Passageworks Institute and Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) at CU Denver. For more information please see the attached flier. To register for the event click on the following website.

Could you please forward this email to your Colorado networks and share the information widely? While not everyone will be able to attend the talk, we want to spread the word as widely as possible about Peter’s interest in working on these issues in Colorado.

Thank you!

Professional Development Symposium: The Top Ten Things Every One With a Braid Needs to Know

Plan today to join us at this symposium to enhance your effectiveness to make a difference in a young adults education experience.

What: “The Top Ten Things Every One With a Brain Needs to Know””

Where: CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Trivisible Conference Room (2^nd floor), Research 2 Building, 12700 E 19^th Avenue, Denver, CO 80045

When: Saturday, October 29, 2011

Registration 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM, Symposium 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

COST: No financial fee; You are donating your time, for your professional development, to learn new mentoring and teaching techniques supported in education research.

Registration: RSVP by October 21^st with Kim Bevill in Subject Line to Patti Smith at pas843@comcast.net or call 970-988-8529

PARKING: See attached map for visitor parking lots on UCD/AMC campus

Sponsored by: Aurora Public School District Aurora LIGHTS HSTE-HOSA/Mentor Programs, CCCS Mentor Program and CU Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

About our symposium Guest Speaker: Kim Bevill: Gray Matters Consulting www.kimbevill.com

Questions Contact: Patti A. Smith, RN Health Education Consultant C: 970-988-8529 E: pas843@comcast.net

We look forward to meeting you Saturday, October 29, 2011. You will not want to miss this event.

AAEE provides career advice and professional development in the education job market

Members of the American Association for Employment in Education, a professional organization for college career-center directors and school district recruiters, provide career advice and discuss developments in the education job market. You may not be familiar with AAEE’s partnership with Top School Jobs/Education Week (http://www.topschooljobs.org/) to provide subject-matter experts (AAEE members!) who post educational employment-related articles to this site.

Please visit the Top School Jobs/Ed Week Career Corner blog.

Urban Community Teacher Education clothing available for purchase:

Teacher candidates, faculty and staff associated with the Urban Community Teacher Education program now have the option of purchasing clothing to show off your pride for the program! Teacher candidate Kate Underhill, along with other classmates, selected the brands and slogans on the polos, t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts and hoodies. They’re perfect for use in your Professional Development School, or when you’re out and about in the community. Items will be shipped directly to the School, and dispersed from here.

To order, please follow these steps:

Please go to www.mtnstatesspecialties.com
Click on the “Gift Store” link on the top toolbar
Click on the CU Denver UCTE Program link on the left side of the tool bar
Add items of interest to your cart and select Shipping method ” CU Denver Deliver at $0.00″
Although it requires a shipping address to checkout – the shirts will be shipped directly to the School of Education and distributed to you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Cummings at Julia.Cummings@ucdenver.edu.

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking Volunteer to Help Son

I am looking for a college student who would like to volunteer hours or receive pay to help my son in school. He has an undefined learning disability – which has become more pronounced now that he is in fifth grade. He attends Jarrow Montessori in Boulder.

He has survived multiple traumas in his life including the death of his father, relinquishment of parental rights by his mother, and subsequent adoption into my family.

His behaviors are less severe now, and this school year his presenting issues are distraction and inability to focus in school.

If this seems like a situation for which a person in your graduate school would like to be of assistance, I would like to talk to them.

Thank you so much for your attention.

Linda Smith

Longmont, CO

After School Literacy Teachers $26.00-$28.00hr.

(Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Westminster)

Results Learning, LLC is an Academic Coaching Organization that specializes in working with students who learn differently. We currently have openings for energetic educators to work one-on-one and in small groups (three – five children) with under achieving readers, English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities 1st -5th grades in Denver and Jefferson County School Districts before and after school.

The ideal candidates are General and Special Educators who use the F.A.S.T. Reading System, or would welcome the opportunity to become trained in the F.A.S.T. Reading System. The candidates will also possess the ability to build great rapport with students and teachers and have a true passion for helping students with learning differences reach their potential.

Educators will work with elementary school students before and after school, at the students’ school. The after school program start times vary from 2:20 to 4:00 and last one hour. Additionally, educators will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with students in the students home or at local libraries in the late afternoon and early evening following the school based programs.

Applicant Qualifications:
- Background in systematic phonics literacy programs preferred.
- Teacher certification, Elementary, ELA or Special Education.
- Proven ability to work effectively with children with learning differences and with English language learners
- Availability from October 2011 – March 2012

Results Learning Provides:
- Comprehensive training and two continuing education credits
- Great pay
- Flexible schedules
- Rewarding, one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Professional development opportunities

To apply, please send a resume or summary of qualifications and two professional references to:
Rose Verheul.

They must have a basic knowledge of phonics (know their long and short vowels sounds). During the interview process I will test all potential coaches on their phonetic code knowledge. All newly hired coaches are required to take the FAST training which is 32 hours of training and we do this training on the weekends. We pay for the training we do not pay the coaches to take the training. They will get two continued college credit hours and a certificate from FAST upon completion of the training. We pay $26.00 per hour for one on one tutoring and we pay $28.00 per hour for our groups. There is a maximum of 6 students to a group.

Meadow Community seeking Para Professional

I would like to let all UCD education students know that there is an IMMEDIATE opening for a Special Education Para Professional at Meadow Community School in Thornton, Colorado. Our caseload has grown substantially and we are seeking help for push-in support for some of our students. Please have any interested candidates submit an online application to www.mapleton.us as well as a letter of interest to Damon Brown.

Thanks!

Laura Anderson (Dischler)

Seeking Female Piano Teacher

I work for a local piano studio and we’re looking to hire a part-time piano teacher, someone with an education background or degree instead of a typical classical piano background.

We were thinking a college student or recent grad from the educational/child development world might be perfect, but we’re not sure how to reach out to schools like UC-Denver to let students and alumni know about the position.

Click here for job posting.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

All the best,

Matt Johnson

www.denverpianostudio.com

September 1, 2011

rfraser — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:21:34 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Welcome back! And if this is your first semester with us, welcome to the School of Education & Human Development! I hope this edition finds you having a great start to your fall semester.

Office Calendar/Schedule

Please note that our main SSC office is now on official fall schedule and is open 8-5:30pm M-Thursday and 8-5pm Fridays. You can reach an Academic Advisor for appointments or questions by calling 303-315-4980 or emailing Meredith.lopez@ucdenver.edu.

Switch Week

For Internship I students, you will begin Internship II the week of Oct. 10th. During that week, you will have a break from classes before your next block starts, but are expected to be in internship.

In addition, on Tuesday Oct. 11, you will be coming to the 2nd Professional Learning Day at UCD that will be focused on deepening your understanding of community-based organizations and thinking about how you use that knowledge as a resource to further support students academically and socially.

For Internship III students, you will not begin your full 5 days a week portion of your internship until the week of October 24.

Don’t Forget Your New Email Account

As you may know, this summer ITS migrated student email from the @email.ucdenver.edu to a new @ucdenver.edu system using Microsoft’s Windows Live service.

Although students have been told they need to claim their new email account, many have not.

As a result, students who have not gone through the process to claim their new email account will not have access to any email sent to them from either eCollege or Blackboard.

To ensure that your students are receiving important email communication you might send, please encourage them to claim their new email accounts here.

Also, students who had previously set up email forward from their official university email accounts to some other address (such as Gmail) will have to re-establish those forwards. No email forwarding was migrated to the new system.

If you have questions about the email migration or about email in general, please contact the ITS help desk at: 303-724-4357

For inquires related to Blackboard and eCollege, please contact us!

CU Online Helpdesk, 303.315.3700, cuonlinehelp@ucdenver.edu

ID Cards

Student IDs and validation of current IDs (to obtain a semester sticker for city transportation) may be obtained in the Commuter Resource Center, Tivoli, room 269. Proof of tuition payment or class schedule (with your name and/or student ID# printed on the schedule) and a current picture ID are required.

Attention Special Education Teacher Candidates (on the job internship applications):

March 1st for Summer internships
May 1st for Fall internships
October 1st for Spring internships

Please contact Meredith Lopez in the Student Services Center if you need assistance in contacting your faculty advisor – meredith.lopez@ucdenver.edu

Spotlights

Thank you edWeb Teacher Leaders!

A big shout out to the PDS Teacher Candidates who attended the edWeb Training on Friday August 19. These leaders were trained in the capabilities and functions of the edWeb. Launching this platform includes building communities for each of the PDS Schools, training other members of their respective cohorts including Site Coordinators and Site Professors, maintaining a calendar of events, inviting their colleagues into the community and training them in how to navigate the edWeb platform and how to utilize the Document Library, the Chat Room, Discussion Forum as well as the blogs. Thank you Teacher Leaders. You are instrumental in moving online learning to the next level of use. It was an awesome training.

Diane Hageman, Site Professor/edWeb Project Coordinator

Congratulations to UCTE Faculty, Bud Talbot!

Bud has received official notification of award for the NSF Noyce grant to prepare future secondary science teachers. This will be a great springboard to launch us into building our science teacher education program.

Helen Polatsek-Holmes

Helen Polatsek-Holmes has begun her first year teaching fifth grade this fall at Cherry Drive Elementary. Helen was a teacher candidate who completed her internships at Cherry Drive last year, and we are honored to have Helen join our staff this year. With one week under her belt, she is already a teacher leader. Our staff has just started reading the book Understanding by Design as professional book study. Helen was able to share her experience and expertise with the Understanding by Design principles she learned in her pedagogy classes and implemented in her TWS. It was gratifying to see a first year teacher make a strong contribution to our professional discussion.

When I visited her in her classroom the second day of school everything was running smoothly. I asked if there was anything she needed and she replied, “No I feel completely prepared. Everything I learned at UCD has prepared me for this and I’m loving it” Of course, we both know there will be challenges ahead and times she will feel overwhelmed. However, I think it speaks volumes about the quality of the UCTE program and the competence of the Teacher Candidates that complete the program. Congratulations, Helen on a job well done! We wish you the very best in your career!

Jennifer Harvey, Site Coordinator, Cherry Drive Elementary School, Adams 12

Welcome Parr to the Partnership!

I wanted to drop you a note to let you know how impressed we are with all of our Teacher Candidates. They have all jumped right in and are doing a fabulous job in the classrooms and with their teachers.

Thanks~

Troy Brickley, Principal, Parr Elementary

Former Montview Teacher Honored, Monica Kirkegaard

The Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics has recognized Lansing Elementary School teacher Monica Kirkegaard with the 2011 CCTM Award for Outstanding Teaching and Leadership.

Kirkegaard began in APS as a student teacher at Montview Elementary and taught at Tollgate Elementary before landing at Lansing.

She will be recognized at the 2011 CCTM Conference in October.

Kirkegaard feels “extremely honored and blessed” to win this award. “I have pushed myself each year to learn more and become a better instructor in the classroom,” she said.

CCTM is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the largest professional organization of math teachers nationwide. Aside from promoting excellence and leadership in math, CCTM also advocates for mathematics education with other professional organizations and the community at large.

Article can be found here.

Mindful Reflection, by Dr. Barbara Dray

Sent to: Barbara Dray

I was looking through the CEC website for an article to read for another class and noticed your “Mindful Reflection” article in this month’s TEC edition. Congratulations! I just read it and think it is excellent. I will be recommending it to my classmates and plan to keep it in mind as I am working with students at my internship this semester. Figure 1 will be particularly helpful – I have printed it out to keep in my notebook and will refer to it often as I consider the actions of my students. I also found the differentiation between “description, interpretation and evaluation” on page 30 to be thought provoking. Finally, the tiny example of adding movement to the think pair share activity (p. 34) was so simple, yet powerful in validating one student’s learning style. Thanks for the great ideas!

Terese Hutchins, Dual Elementary and Special Education TC

Check It Out!

Auraria CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)

Welcome back to school from Auraria Student Council for Exceptional Children! Take a break from your busy class load and join us for a short meeting to kick off a new semester. On Monday, September 12th we will be meeting from 4 – 5pm in WC 259. It will be a great opportunity to meet with fellow students, make connections, and enjoys some delicious snacks. Friends and children are welcome as always and we can’t wait to see you there.

Our professional development speaker is TBD.

For more information you can contact Elisabeth at eobrien9@mscd.edu or visit us on Facebook.

Crosswalks Care Package

Content and instructional resources for providers of professional development related to culture, language, diversity, and responsive practices. Click here to see it!

Sample of Crosswalks:

September Play for Life: Exploring the Lifelong Benefits of Inclusive Play

22-23, 2011 This thought-provoking, two-day symposium will examine the importance of play for people of all ages and abilities. Participants will learn from a group of inclusion leaders from around the country about all of the dimensions of inclusive play, inclusive recreation, music and more. The symposium will be held at the Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel in Minnetonka, MN. For more details, registration and accommodations visit here.

Education Week Spotlight

A great resource for teachers in their first and second years! Check it out here.

Equity in Education Film Festival

Click here for more information. And click here for flier.

Urban Community Teacher Education clothing available for purchase:

To order, please follow these steps:

Please go to www.mtnstatesspecialties.com
Click on the “Gift Store” link on the top toolbar
Click on the CU Denver UCTE Program link on the left side of the tool bar
Add items of interest to your cart and select Shipping method ” CU Denver Deliver at $0.00″
Although it requires a shipping address to checkout – the shirts will be shipped directly to the School of Education and distributed to you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Cummings at Julia.Cummings@ucdenver.edu.

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking Female Piano Teacher

I work for a local piano studio and we’re looking to hire a part-time piano teacher, someone with an education background or degree instead of a typical classical piano background.

Click here for job posting.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

All the best,

Matt Johnson

www.denverpianostudio.com

Family in Littleton Seeking Care-Taker

My name is Sarah Jensen, I finished UCD’s IPTE program in December. I provided day care for three children (2^nd, 3^rd & 6^th grade) while I was going through the Elementary Education Program last year but had to stop when I got my license and a full-time job. The family, based in Littleton, is looking for a new care-taker with no luck. The position is in the family’s Littleton home and would be after-school care, from 2:30PM until 6:00PM (possibly earlier). The family can pay $10/hour.

The children need someone who is caring and strong; they recently went through a traumatic loss of their father and the children are trying to navigate through elementary and middle school. The youngest child is struggling with reading and would benefit from reading support. If any TCs are interested in providing after-school care for these remarkable children, they can e-mail Natasha Phipps at: wheezybird@msn.com to hopefully set up an interview.

Thank You!

Sarah Jensen-Dempster, ArtReach, Inc.

Arts Enrichment and Camp Coordinator

303.433.2882 ext. 223 www.artreachdenver.org

Hope Communities Seeking Site Coordinators and Tutors (Hiring by Current TC!)

I’m writing to see if you might be able to help me advertise some new job opportunities for college students.. This month I have received a promotion in my part-time job at Hope Communities, and now I am in charge of managing and hiring the Site Coordinators and Tutors for two after-school property locations this year. Last year, during my first year of the UCTE grad program, I was the Site Coordinator for Hidden Brook’s STRIVE Program (Students Turning Responsibility into Valuable Experience). I ran it after-school and all summer, and I was given the freedom to develop curriculum/activities/field trips on my own…which meant I took many of the wonderful things I learned in my classes and internship and used them to help students in my program! It’s a dream job for any student in the Urban Education department. The leadership, exposure to multiple cultures & languages, and the opportunity to gain classroom management skills while seeing students outside of the typical school setting are all aspects that have helped me grow immensely as a future teacher. STRIVE provides for 18+ students in grades 1-7 at each location, and many of the students are refugees from Burma, Thailand, India & Africa. All of the students at Hidden Brook attend Place Bridge Academy, which was amazing for me because my internship site was at Ryan Elementary in Jeffco, and they two populations are completely different…it really opened up my eyes to the wide variety of challenges/opportunities kids face.

Since I’m beginning year 2 of the UCTE program, I won’t be able to drive to Hidden Brook every day after school like I did last year. Instead I took a role in Hope’s office, based out of Five Points, and will be hiring all of the staff to be on-site instead of me. I will also be opening up the same program at one of our other properties, Elm Park. Both facilities provide low-income housing and free tutoring for residents. I was wondering if we could advertise these positions in your TC Newsfeed, and also have them posted to the job board of the Education Department if there is one. I would like quality students who want the responsibility of keeping the program running strong! I know many students in our program do not work because of the rigorous course work, but I believe it can be easily balanced as long as students are undergrads or in their first year of grad school.

On a final note, I was hoping to hire tutors and site coordinators as soon as possible. I’d like all applications to be turned in by the 14^th, but if your newsfeed comes out after that I’d be happy to extend so people have a chance to apply. Please let me know if you have any additional questions/concerns, and if it is possible to advertise these positions. Thanks!

Have a great day.

Margaret Brownley

Manager of Youth Education Programs

Hope Communities

2543 California Street

Denver, CO 80205

303.860.7747

UNICEF Seeking Volunteers

Click here for flier.

Stapleton All Sports in Denver Seeking Coaches

My name is Gabe Hurley and I am the owner/program director for Stapleton All Sports in Denver. We run year-round sports programs for kids ages 4-10. We are always looking for athletic, energetic coaches that enjoy working with kids. We also work closely with the elementary schools out here and would be able to set up opportunities for students to volunteer doing lunchtime/recess supervision.

I have contacted you previously, and please let someone else I should be sending this information to. We will begin our Fall Programs in late August which will include the activities below. Please let me know if you would be interested in passing this along to your students, or if you need any more information from me. Thank you!

*Fall Programs ($15/hour all programs)
League Flag Football (kids ages 7-10)–Mondays
Football Skills (kids ages 4-6)–Tuesdays
Cheer/Dance (girls ages 4-10)–Mondays
Soccer Skills (kids ages 4-10)–Wednesdays

*All programs to be held at Westerly Creek Elementary in the Stapleton Community in Denver, 4:15 & 5:30 games and practices

Gabe Hurley, Program Director
Stapleton All Sports, LLC.
www.stapletonallsports.com
stapletonallsports@gmail.com
720.985.6642 (c)

Aurora Central High School Seeking Math Teachers

Contact Gayle Egloff if interested!

Woodland Park HS Seeking Science Teachers

There is a posted job opening at Woodland Park High School. It is for Chem/EarthSci, and they would be immersed in the Flipped Classroom concept. The online application and details are available at here.

Click here more information on the Flipped Classroom model visit.

Jerry Overmyer
Mathematics and Science Outreach Coordinator
MAST Institute
University of Northern Colorado

1-970-351-1512
1-800-866-6278

August 1, 2011

rfraser — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:06:33 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

A couple of reminders from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor

Dear TC’s

I hope this edition finds you having a great start to your summer whether it be traveling, taking courses, or gearing up to start with us in the fall term. Please read below for some common questions for the beginning of the term and information to help you navigate your way through your program. Congrats to all those who have finished their licensure and/or educational masters programs! Welcome to those who will be just starting this fall and to those beginning their internships very soon in our Urban Community Teacher Education program.

Summer/Fall hours for Student Services Center-School of Education and Human Development

Our summer hours for the SSC will be 8-5pm. We are located at 1380 Lawrence Street, room 701. Once school begins on Aug. 22 we will be returning to our extended hours of 8-6pm. We will be closed on September 5, 2011 in observance of Labor Day.

Fall Academic Calendars

Make sure to be following both your internship site school calendar as well as UCD’s Academic Calendar for important dates. Also notify your instructors and site coordinator regarding any conflict in time/days where you will need to make up work. Follow your welcome email letter from the PDS will include important dates and links to schools’ calendars in order to plan for when to start internships. Academic classes for fall will begin August 22, 2011.

Fall Registration

Please make sure to be registered for your fall courses. Please log in to UCDAccess and familiarize yourself with this new system and don’t forget to check for “holds” and pay the $200 advanced tuition fee before registering. Please utilize the tutorials located within the portal if you have questions about navigation. For continuing summer students, overloads (over 18 credits) can be completed with the schedule adjustment form insert link and submitted to Meredith Lopez, academic advisor in the Student Services Center. If you have any questions about your schedule, please call or email Meredith.lopez@ucdenver.edu / 303-315-4980.

Applying for CDE Special Education Endorsements (Based an Approved Program)-Summer 2011 (New online option)

The Added Endorsement Based an Approved Program application has now been upgraded to an online option.

Added Endorsement Checklist

Once grades begin posting Aug. 10, either scan/email, fax (303-315-6311), or drop off the verification forms to me to sign so that I can email them back to you.

Remember, if you need a letter of support for teaching positions as you wait for licensure from CDE, please email Meredith.lopez@udenver.edu .

Important class information regarding Special Education fall courses

Currently SPED 5780 (Literacy Intervention) is listed as hybrid but will be online with a first meeting currently scheduled on the first Thursday of class to meet everyone face and face at the instructor’s request.

The system will not allow students to add SPED 5780 or other SPED Thursday night courses due to this one time meeting listed for SPED 5780 which causes a time conflict.

However, by filling out a schedule adjustment form and returning to the advisor Meredith Lopez by scan/email or fax, and we can easily do an override and allow students to add other SPED courses or SPED 5780 that may fall on the Thursday night schedule.

Students who enroll in SPED 5780 will be contacted via the instructor on another alternative time to meet face to face with the instructor prior to the beginning of the online learning.

Please fill out Part I of the SAF and I will take care of the rest to add the needed SPED course to your schedule.

IMPORTANT EMAIL INFORMATION

All students should have received this information already. If you have not read this information, please do so immediately!

Dear University of Colorado Denver Student,

Beginning July 11, 2011, the University of Colorado Denver is upgrading to a new student email service. This service is part of MicroSoft’s “Cloud” concept. Please go to http://ucdenver.edu/email and click on “Downtown Campus Students” to learn about the transition.

Benefits to students include:

Assigned student email accounts – @ucdenver.edu — will remain active for life
10 gigabytes of email storage and 25 gigabytes of free online storage
Automated password-recovery capabilities
For many students, their new account may appear to simply drop the @email designation

Action students must take by August 1, 2011:

All students must activate their new university-issued email account at https://myaccount.ucdenver.edu/.
Activation is easy and only takes a few minutes.
During the activation process, students will be asked for information verifying their identity, and students will be asked to self-select five security questions enabling future changes to passwords.
Effective August 1, 2011, students will be required to use their new student email to access records and course registration in the Integrated Student Information System (ISIS) and the Blackboard Learning Management System

What about forwarding:

To ensure students receive messages to their university-issued email, beginning August 1, all incoming email automatically will forward from students’ current@email.ucdenver.edu address to the students’ new@ucdenver.edu account. For students who have forwarded their university account to a non-university account, any existing forwarding rules set by students in their university-issued email will be reset for their new@ucdenver.edu account. Students wanting to forward their university account to a personal account (such as gmail, aol, me, etc.) can do so by setting up forwarding in the new LIVE@EDU system. Instructions on how to do so are at http://ucdenver.edu/email; click on “Downtown Campus Students.”

What happens to saved email:

Students will have until October 1, 2011 to move emails stored in their @email.ucdenver.edu mailbox to the new @ucdenver.edu address using a simple tool provided in the upgraded email service. No action is required if students do not wish to move old email to the new mailbox.

Still have questions:

Please see the overview of this transition project at: http://www.ucdenver.edu/email and click on “Downtown Campus Students” or please call the University of Colorado Denver IT Services Help Desk at 303-724-HELP (303-724-4357) and a technician will assist you.

Students for Equity & Justice

Students interested in the Students for Equity & Justice group (SEJE) met on July 15th. For more information about this gathering or upcoming service projects or community engagements, email Alana McCoy at alana.mccoy@ucdenver.edu.

Check It Out!

2010 CNN Hero

Teaching kids to read from the back of a burro-Luis Sorian’s “biblioburro” has helped some 4,000 children in rural Columbia. Read the article here!

AmeriCorps Information Session

The next AmeriCorps Information Session is tentatively set for August 19, 2011, time and room TBA. Students will need to watch their official University email addresses for more information.

CU Denver School of Education & Human Development Online Bookstore

Click here for flyer.

Urban Community Teacher Education clothing available for purchase:

To order, please follow these steps:

Please go to www.mtnstatesspecialties.com
Click on the “Gift Store” link on the top toolbar
Click on the CU Denver UCTE Program link on the left side of the tool bar
Add items of interest to your cart and select Shipping method ” CU Denver Deliver at $0.00″
Although it requires a shipping address to checkout – the shirts will be shipped directly to the School of Education and distributed to you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Cummings at Julia.Cummings@ucdenver.edu.

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Hope Communities Seeking Site Coordinators and Tutors (Hiring by Current TC!)

Have a great day.

Margaret Brownley

Manager of Youth Education Programs

Hope Communities

2543 California Street

Denver, CO 80205

303.860.7747

Crowley Seeking 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Bradford in Jeffco Seeking Long-Term Sub Position, 6th Grade

Sam Palamara at Bradford in Jeffco is looking for recent graduates who would be interested in a long-term substitute position in 6th grade. Bradford is a very high performing school in Jefferson County…southwest area off of C-470 and Ken-Caryl. (One of the top 10 schools in Colorado!) Another TC from the program started her career as a temporary teacher at Bradford and now has a permanent position in another Jefferson County school.

If you know of any intermediate candidates still searching, please contact Sally Sullivan and she will forward your name along!

Seeking Nanny

We are looking for an afternoon nanny starting Monday, August 22, 2011. We live in the DTC area. We have four children between the ages of five and ten. The prospective candidate would be helping out Mondays through Thursdays from about 3 or 3:30 to about 6 or 7 (will vary from day to day with children’s sports, etc. schedule). Basic duties would include:

Picking the children up from school and driving them to various extracurricular activities. In other words, an experienced driver with a good driving record and who is comfortable driving a minivan or the like is required.
Preparing snacks for children and encouraging them to do their homework.
If the children are done with their homework, engaging them in reading and other activities.
Light housework – children’s laundry and occasional cleanup of children’s things.

Should the candidate already have availability during the week of August 15^th to 18^th during the day, it would be helpful to have help throughout those days, as the children do not start school until the 22^nd. Most importantly, we would like the prospective candidate to have a positive attitude, patience with children, enjoy spending time with children, to have a good intuition as far as handling situations with multiple children (i.e., experience in childcare), and an interest in engaging children and supporting and encouraging their academic and personal growth.

I can be contacted at marinaheusch@yahoo.com or 303-773-3997.

Thank you,

Marina Heusch

TA Saturday Academy Program -Central Colorado Area Health Education Center

We are looking for someone (not necessarily a teacher) perhaps a TA, who can help to facilitate our Saturday Academy program. It would be best if this person had experience facilitating learning experiences. Our 4 goals for the program are:

Support and encouragement for the Denver Metro Science Fair project- (hypothesis, and research methods)
ACT Prep Kaplan course
Academic enrichment- bioscience class, chemistry, math
Continued health career exploration- ICAP & health career engagement plan.

We meet for 8-10 Saturdays during the fall semester, and another 8-10 during the spring semester.

We are uncertain of our funding situation currently, but are willing to work with individuals on salary requirements.

We will also have a teacher or two for the actual academic enrichment, as well as some support mentors. This “facilitator” will be the one sort of in charge of making things happen, tying all of the curriculum and experiences together for complete interconnectedness. The first semester will have a heavy focus on the science fair project, and the second will have a heavy focus on the ACT prep.

Ideal candidates have a science background, and are informed or interested in health careers.

The students are 10^th graders interested in becoming health care professionals. All sessions will take place on the Anschutz Medical Campus- mostly Saturdays 9-3:30pm.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Shelly Thiessen

Central Colorado Area Health Education Center

Youth Specialist/ Health Promotion Coordinator

303-724-0329

Learning Resources Center Seeking Tutors!

The Learning Resources Center at the University of Colorado Denver provides free tutoring to students for a variety of courses. In addition to this subject area tutoring, we offer English language support to non-native speakers who are encountering difficulty with reading, listening and speaking in their subject level courses. We are currently taking applications to fill the ESOL tutor position for Fall 2011. Please click on this link for complete requirements, the instructions for applying and the application form.

Cheryl Kaas MA

Coordinator of Academic Support Services
University of Colorado Denver | Learning Resources Center NC 2006
303.556.2843

Devereux Cleo Wallace Seeking Teachers

Devereux Cleo Wallace in Westminster is currently seeking several teachers for all grade levels and many content areas including physical education. All positions are working with students who have Significant and Identifiable Emotional Disabilities. The requirement is to have at least a bachelor’s degree in education or related human service field.

Candidates who have either SPED Generalist or content area licenses are preferred. The following link leads to the job openings.

Special Education Teacher or Physical Education Teacher

It’s truly an exciting opportunity because we’re going through major changes and are open to new ideas for the education program at Devereux.

Thank you!

Emma Schultz

Former TC

Spend A Dynamic Year as a Teaching Tolerance Fellow

Teaching Tolerance is seeking to hire one educator for a year-long position in Montgomery, Ala., to develop curricula, evaluate publication content and develop activities. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to social justice. They must also have an appreciation for multicultural teaching and experience teaching diverse K-12 students. The fellowship offers competitive salary and benefits.

Please visit the Center for Culturally Responsive Urban Education (CRUE) website at www.cruecenter.org for more information and resources on educational equity. Or subscribe to our newsletter here.

Language Arts Openings at Ranum MS in Adams 50

There are multiple language arts openings at my school, Ranum MS in Adams 50. Please find more information here. TCs are strongly advised to find the Wiki on the district website and look at some of the literacy standards/SBS levels prior to interviewing.

July 1, 2011

rfraser — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:55:12 +0000

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

A couple of reminders from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor

Summer hours for Student Services Center

Our summer hours for the SSC will be 8-5pm. We will be closed on Monday July 4, 2011 for the campus holiday.

Fall Registration

If you have yet to register for courses, please log in to UCDAccess and familiarize yourself with this new system and don’t forget to check for “holds” and pay the $200 advanced tuition fee before registering. Please utilize the tutorials located within the portal if you have questions about navigation. For continuing students from summer, please utilize a schedule adjustment form to add your internships if taking 21 credits this fall.

Rachel Fraser is working on placement assignments for Fall 2011. Assignments and welcome letters were sent out this May. Call numbers will be provided in July. Please register for all academic classes except your internship until you receive this as a separate email. Since some schedules will go over the allotted number of credits per term (18), please utilize the Schedule Adjustment Form, listing the internship(s) rather than academic classes that will put you over 18 credits, and return to our office, room 701, Lawrence Street Center Bldg.

Planning around Professional Development Schools’ Calendar

For those of you beginning internship this fall, you will receive your placement assignment via email from Rachel Fraser. A separate welcome email letter from the PDS will include important dates and links to their calendar in order to plan for when to start internships. Please note that some schools can start as early as late July, so plan accordingly. Academic classes for fall will begin August 22, 2011.

Applying for CDE Special Education Endorsements-Summer 2011

The added endorsement application is a download (choose the option of “an approved program” for the correct application).

Added endorsement checklist

Please forward page 6 to my attention-don’t forget to fill out the top portion.

Once summer grades are posted (Aug. 11), either scan/email, fax (303-315-6311), or drop off the verification forms to me to sign with directions on how you would like it forwarded back to you.

You can then either pick up in person or have it mailed to you –you then deliver or mail it to CDE or have me mail it directly to CDE for you

Remember, if you need a letter of support for teaching positions as you wait for licensure from CDE, please email Meredith.

Licensure Endorsement Completion Form

If you are completing the requirements for your endorsement this semester but not your degree , we are requesting that you complete and submit the License or Endorsement Completion Form to ensure that your license and or endorsement completion gets transcribed on your CU Denver transcript at the end of the term.

Students that are completing a degree with license or endorsement do NOT need to complete this form. When you apply to graduate we ensure that both get transcribed at that time. Students that typically need to complete this form are:

Urban Community Teacher Education graduate students completing their teaching license or added endorsement requirement. Even though you are degree seeking, we are requesting you complete this form for the term you are completing your graduate teaching license/endorsement. (This does not apply to undergraduates)
Students that will complete the license or endorsement requirement for their program plan of study but do NOT plan to complete a degree in their program (License/Endorsement Only students).

Students must complete and submit the form no later than July 25, 2011. This is a firm deadline if you wish to have your license or endorsement completion transcribed on your transcript at the end of the Summer 2011 semester. Our office will complete student record audits prior to submitting the list of completers to the University Registrar’s office. Transcripts with license/endorsement completion will be available approximately September 9, 2011.

Students MUST also apply to the Colorado Department of Education for their license or endorsement. The School of Education & Human Development Student Services Center will provide Institutional Recommendation to Colorado Department of Education once you have submitted the required paperwork to your Academic Advisor. To learn more go to our Current Student page at www.ucdenver.edu/education.

Link to License or Endorsement completion form.

ATTENTION SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

Attention Special Education students if you have not already taken SPED 5740 Linguistically Responsive Special Education we strongly encourage you to enroll in Fall 2011 as it will not be offered again until Summer 2012.

The course will be offered Fall 2011 on Thursdays from 5-7:45pm.

If you have questions about the course feel free to email barbara.dray@ucdenver.edu.

Students for Equity & Justice

Students interested in the Students for Equity & Justice group (SEJE) are invited to a Summer Get-Together. We will be meeting July 15, 2011 from 12 noon-1 pm in LSC 745. This is an opportunity to get to know your fellow SEJErs and discuss possible service projects and community engagements. For more information feel free to email Alana McCoy at alana.mccoy@ucdenver.edu.

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Available Scholarship!

Janice Jones Scholarships for Prospective Teachers

The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE), an organization which promotes professional standards and practices in teacher preparation and job recruitment, recognizes that a.) there is a shortage of college students from racial/ethnic minority groups preparing for careers in teaching, and b.) there is a shortage of candidates preparing for careers in certain teaching fields, for example physics and mathematics. This scholarship program is designed to address these special needs. Only students from colleges holding membership in AAEE are eligible to participate. UCD is a participating member.

Application Procedures

Applications will be available through the AAEE college representatives; the AAEE college reps will also distribute guidelines and applications to key people on their campuses beginning in June 2011. Applications and official transcripts will be due postmarked by the October 1, 2011 deadline, and forwarded to the AAEE Scholarship Committee through the Director of Awards and Recognitions. The Scholarship Committee will make recommendations (including alternates) to the AAEE Executive Board prior to its annual Fall meeting. Recipients will be informed of their status and awarded monies during the Spring semester 2012.

Visit this link for more information.

CU Denver School of Education & Human Development Online Bookstore

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Urban Community Teacher Education clothing available for purchase:

To order, please follow these steps:

Please go to www.mtnstatesspecialties.com
Click on the “Gift Store” link on the top toolbar
Click on the CU Denver UCTE Program link on the left side of the tool bar
Add items of interest to your cart and select Shipping method ” CU Denver Deliver at $0.00″
Although it requires a shipping address to checkout – the shirts will be shipped directly to the School of Education and distributed to you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Cummings at Julia.Cummings@ucdenver.edu.

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

DPS Seeking Math Tutors

DPS is looking for approximately 100 qualified math tutors to provide math support to students in new schools in the Far Northeast, in an effort to accelerate student growth. This math support will come in the form of free, ongoing math tutoring through a partnership between DPS and the Denver Summit Schools Math Fellows. This tutoring program will begin in the 2011-12 school year and will provide students with daily math tutoring that will be built into the regular school day.

Math tutors will work with students beginning mid-July, for a one-year fellowship offered directly through DPS. Those hired receive a salary of $21,000, with the opportunity to earn an additional performance-based incentive of $4,000. Serving as a math tutor provides an excellent opportunity for those committed to increasing student achievement. DPS is committed to providing access to high-quality education, and the Math Fellows program is just one of the key turnaround strategies being employed.

To become a tutor (Math Fellow), candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, possess strong math skills, and make a commitment of 10.5 months. To learn more about this fellowship opportunity, please visit www.denvermathfellows.org.

We know that some of our strongest candidates come in the form of referrals from people like you, who are already committed to the students in DPS and understand the importance of this work. If you know of anyone who may be a great candidate, please pass along this information.

Seeking Volunteers for Summer Camp in July

I work with a non-profit organization that is in need of a few volunteers in July for summer camp, so I thought I would see if you are able to funnel anyone our way.

The organization is called Metro Denver Promotion of Letters and we are running two, week-long summer camps in July (during the weeks of the 11th and the 25th) for students aged 11-15 and 8-11. We will be meeting primarily at the UCD writing center on Auraria Campus and taking field trips around Denver. Our days are M-F, 9-5.

The responsibilities are pretty light, and the volunteers don’t have to be “good” writers, but we will want them to like kids and be willing to do some writing with them.

If interested – please email me!

Best,

Julie Cole

Teaching Fairs!

Please see CO-WY Job Fairs coming! Click here to get the list!

TC News Feed

May 8, 2012

It’s THANK A TEACHER DAY today!!! Thank you EVERYONE who is part of the UCTE program!

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor

Spotlights

April 4, 2012

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor

Spotlights

February 22, 2012

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Spotlights

Check It Out!

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

January 16, 2012

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Spotlights

Check It Out!

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

December 8, 2011

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Fall Licensure/Endorsement Completers

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Spotlights

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Job/Volunteer Opportunities

November 2, 2011

Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. The TC NewsFeed got a new look!

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Spring 2012 Registration

Click here for a list of available scholarships.

Career Center Workshops

Office Calendar/Schedule

Fall Licensure/Endorsement Completers

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Americorps Information from Willie Brown

**Attention SPED and LDE MA majors** (approval pending)

Spotlights

Drew Giles

TCs Help Make Wellness Adventure/Pumpkin Run a Success!

UCD comes to Parr Elementary!

Recognizing Excellence

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Films – American Teacher

Auraria CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)

CCIRA Reading Conference-Feb. 1-4, 2011

Found on Facebook

Results of surveys:

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Student Teacher Workshop

Math Position Open

January Internship Opportunity

October 3, 2011

Teacher Education/Special Education Latest News

Important Information from Meredith Lopez, UCTE Academic Advisor:

Spring 2012 Registration

Internship placement for Spring 2012

Partner School – Fall Term Calendar

Deposit Refunds

Teacher Ed and Special Ed Handbooks

Scholarship Deadline

Fall Licensure/Endorsement Completers

Career Center Workshops

Master Options for Graduate/Undergraduate Licensure Completers

Spotlights

Yau Jau Ku

Kelly Parsons

Monica Evans

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Auraria CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)

Systems Thinking for K-12 Educators and Students

Professional Development Symposium: The Top Ten Things Every One With a Braid Needs to Know

AAEE provides career advice and professional development in the education job market

Urban Community Teacher Education clothing available for purchase:

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking Volunteer to Help Son

After School Literacy Teachers $26.00-$28.00hr.

(Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Westminster)

Meadow Community seeking Para Professional

Attention SPED and LDE MA majors (approval pending)