NCSS Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award has been extended--new postmark deadline is April 22, 2008
If you know of an exceptional social studies teacher or are one, then please submit an application for this year's Teacher of the Year Award. Winners will be asked to present a session at the upcoming conference in Houston, TX and will receive a special tribute at an awards reception!!!
Guidelines and criteria for this award can be found on the NCSS website at http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/teaching/. You can download the cover page from the website or email excellence@ncss.org for a copy of the information.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
CUE-SN Presents: "Simple Broadcasting," 4/3/08
How to Set Up a Simple In-School Broadcast
This CUE-SN presentation is a basic introduction to the nuts and bolts of setting up an IN-SCHOOL Broadcast.
Agenda
- Goals of Broadcast
- How to Connect the Modulator to DVD, Camera, VCR, etc.
- Connect the Portable Encoder for the Video over IP systems (Schools built from 2006 to present only)
- Software for Editing Video
- Teleprompters
- Examples of Student Work
- Presentation by Ken Baird from Visual Communication Systems
When: Thursday April 3, 2008 from 4:30 - 6pm
Where: Burkholder MS Room 210
RSVP or for more information contact Craig Cuddihy on InterAct or 702-799-1010 ext.5359
Where: Burkholder MS Room 210
Monday, March 24, 2008
Geographic Alliance in Nevada Summer Institute
I highly encourage you to consider participating in the Geographic Alliance in Nevada's (GAIN) Alliance Summer Geography Institute (ASGI). The institute includes two weeks of training in geography content and instruction and takes place in both Las Vegas (content/instruction) and Reno (field experiences). This year's institute will be June 9-20, 2008. Contact Herb Thompson (GeoMan) for more information and applications.
We the People Summer Institute
I highly recommend all teachers participate in the below advertised institute. I attended last year and found it to be an incredibly enjoyable and educational experience. You may find information about last year's institute at another of my blogs: "Keeler Thoughts and Conference Notes."
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution helps students understand the history and principles of our constitutional government. The program focuses on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights and fosters civic competence and responsibility among upper elementary, middle, and high school students in public and private schools nationwide.
The Nevada/California institute is a rigorous professional development program that brings educators to Sierra Nevada College to work with constitutional scholars from a variety of disciplines. Participants complete academic readings, attend morning lectures, and participate in afternoon sessions dedicated to the content and teaching methods, appropriate to the We the People curriculum. At the close of the institute, they also participate in a culminating activity modeled on the We the People simulated congressional hearing, an authentic assessment strategy.
The following topics are addressed in the lectures and teaching methods and assessment sessions:
Educators from schools throughout the state of Nevada and northern California are eligible to apply. Enrollment is limited to thirty teachers from upper elementary, middle and high schools, both public and private. Applications are due May 1, 2008 with notification of acceptance by May 15, 2008.
BENEFITS
Participants will receive AT NO COST
Sierra Nevada College is located in Incline Village, Nevada, about one-mile from the shore of Lake Tahoe, at an elevation of 6,700 feet above sea level. While many view the Lake Tahoe Basin as a recreational wonderland made up of world-class resorts and intense natural beauty, Sierra Nevada College views Tahoe as a laboratory for learning, where altitude and attitude come together to create a truly unique atmosphere.
OBLIGATION
Participation in the institute, considered to be professional development worth more than $3000, obligates the recipient to conduct a simulated congressional hearing in his or her classroom. State, regional and congressional district coordinators for We the People will assist with the hearing and other aspects of program implementation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
David Richmond [(661) 871-5636 ] , California State Coordinator (We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution)
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
NEVADA/CALIFORNIA SUMMER INSTITUTE
July 27 – August 3, 2008
Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV
NEVADA/CALIFORNIA SUMMER INSTITUTE
July 27 – August 3, 2008
Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution helps students understand the history and principles of our constitutional government. The program focuses on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights and fosters civic competence and responsibility among upper elementary, middle, and high school students in public and private schools nationwide.
The Nevada/California institute is a rigorous professional development program that brings educators to Sierra Nevada College to work with constitutional scholars from a variety of disciplines. Participants complete academic readings, attend morning lectures, and participate in afternoon sessions dedicated to the content and teaching methods, appropriate to the We the People curriculum. At the close of the institute, they also participate in a culminating activity modeled on the We the People simulated congressional hearing, an authentic assessment strategy.
The following topics are addressed in the lectures and teaching methods and assessment sessions:
- What are the historical and philosophical foundations of the American political system?
- How did the Framers create the Constitution?
- How did the values and principles embodied in the Constitution shape American institutions
- and practices?
- How have the protections of the Bill of Rights been developed and expanded?
- What rights does the Bill of Rights protect?
- What are the roles of the citizen in the American democracy?
Educators from schools throughout the state of Nevada and northern California are eligible to apply. Enrollment is limited to thirty teachers from upper elementary, middle and high schools, both public and private. Applications are due May 1, 2008 with notification of acceptance by May 15, 2008.
BENEFITS
Participants will receive AT NO COST
- Airfare or other transportation costs (up to $150)
- Lodging and meals
- A library of congressional literature
- A set of textbooks and other materials for the classroom
Sierra Nevada College is located in Incline Village, Nevada, about one-mile from the shore of Lake Tahoe, at an elevation of 6,700 feet above sea level. While many view the Lake Tahoe Basin as a recreational wonderland made up of world-class resorts and intense natural beauty, Sierra Nevada College views Tahoe as a laboratory for learning, where altitude and attitude come together to create a truly unique atmosphere.
OBLIGATION
Participation in the institute, considered to be professional development worth more than $3000, obligates the recipient to conduct a simulated congressional hearing in his or her classroom. State, regional and congressional district coordinators for We the People will assist with the hearing and other aspects of program implementation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
David Richmond [(661) 871-5636 ] , California State Coordinator (We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution)
Draft Social Studies Standards for the State of Nevada
This message is from Stephanie Hartman, Social Studies Coordinator for the State of Nevada.
“The Nevada Social Studies Standards have been revised and a draft copy is now available for public comment. Public comment will be open from March 4, 2008 to April 4, 2008. The revised standards may be found at: http://www.doe.nv.gov/standards/socialstudies/standards_revision.html
The Social Studies Standards Revision Team has been meeting since last August to provide teachers, students, administrators, and parents with a revised Social Studies Standards document. Several issues guided the work of this team:
First, the document needed to be user friendly and teachable for all teachers. This issue guided the decision to combine the old social studies standards document into one document. In addition, the four content area standards have been numbered sequentially to demonstrate the belief that social studies is an interdisciplinary content area.
Second, standards and benchmarks were combined and subsumed within each content area so that teachers could effectively teach the standards and benchmarks in a school year.
Third, the document is now laid out in a K - 12 continuum so that teachers can read the content across the grades to see what students should have learned before and after a specific grade.
Finally, the group focused on the idea that the standards and benchmarks are not meant to be curriculum, but instead, to provide a framework for guidance to districts in the development of an appropriate and comprehensive social studies curriculum.
For questions, please contact Stephanie Hartman at (775) 687-2450 or at shartman@doe.nv.gov.”
“The Nevada Social Studies Standards have been revised and a draft copy is now available for public comment. Public comment will be open from March 4, 2008 to April 4, 2008. The revised standards may be found at: http://www.doe.nv.gov/standards/socialstudies/standards_revision.html
The Social Studies Standards Revision Team has been meeting since last August to provide teachers, students, administrators, and parents with a revised Social Studies Standards document. Several issues guided the work of this team:
First, the document needed to be user friendly and teachable for all teachers. This issue guided the decision to combine the old social studies standards document into one document. In addition, the four content area standards have been numbered sequentially to demonstrate the belief that social studies is an interdisciplinary content area.
Second, standards and benchmarks were combined and subsumed within each content area so that teachers could effectively teach the standards and benchmarks in a school year.
Third, the document is now laid out in a K - 12 continuum so that teachers can read the content across the grades to see what students should have learned before and after a specific grade.
Finally, the group focused on the idea that the standards and benchmarks are not meant to be curriculum, but instead, to provide a framework for guidance to districts in the development of an appropriate and comprehensive social studies curriculum.
For questions, please contact Stephanie Hartman at (775) 687-2450 or at shartman@doe.nv.gov.”
2008 George Washington Teachers’ Institute, Applications due April 4, 2008
This message is from Stephanie Hartman, Social Studies Coordinator for the State of Nevada.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens is pleased to announce that through the generous support of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, Nevada educators are now eligible to attend the George Washington Teachers’ Institute. Now in its tenth year, the Institute provides a one-week study program at George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, in northern Virginia for ten Nevada teachers from public and non-public schools, teaching in grades three through twelve.
The Institute’s weeklong program provides an intensive immersion study of George Washington and his world. The curriculum includes discussions led by noted Washington scholars and hands-on workshops exploring Washington’s life and interests at Mount Vernon. Participating teachers will meet with Mount Vernon’s historians, curators, and educators; and will spend a day in Philadelphia, Colonial Williamsburg or Washington’s hometown of Alexandria, Virginia exploring 18th century colonial life and politics. Through study, discussion, tours, and projects, participants will gain a new and deeper understanding of the life and character of George Washington and his unique legacy in creating and shaping the principles of America’s democracy.
This year, they are providing an abbreviated workshop format for lower elementary teachers. The workshop is an intensive three day, hands-on learning experience for teachers of grades 3 – 5.
Upon completing the Institute’s study program, teachers are required to prepare a lesson plan, suitable for publication and distribution to teachers across the nation, providing engaging, quality guidance on teaching about the life and contributions of George Washington. Teachers are also required to conduct a seminar for their colleagues in their home districts to share the information they have gained at the Institute.
Teachers enrolled in the Institute will reside in lodgings on the grounds of historic Mount Vernon, within sight of Washington’s Mansion. The Institute will provide each participating teacher with room and board during the Institute and a stipend of up to $350.00 to offset travel expenses.
Institute Dates:
High School: July 19 – 25, 2008
Middle School: July 8 – 14, 2008
Elementary School (Grades 3 – 5): June 24 – June 27, 2008
Elementary/Middle School (Grades 5 – 8): August 2 – 8, 2008
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation is a national philanthropic organization founded in 1954 by the late media entrepreneur for whom it is named. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, it is one of the largest private foundations in the United States.
Contact Stephanie Hartman for more information and a Nevada application.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens is pleased to announce that through the generous support of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, Nevada educators are now eligible to attend the George Washington Teachers’ Institute. Now in its tenth year, the Institute provides a one-week study program at George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, in northern Virginia for ten Nevada teachers from public and non-public schools, teaching in grades three through twelve.
The Institute’s weeklong program provides an intensive immersion study of George Washington and his world. The curriculum includes discussions led by noted Washington scholars and hands-on workshops exploring Washington’s life and interests at Mount Vernon. Participating teachers will meet with Mount Vernon’s historians, curators, and educators; and will spend a day in Philadelphia, Colonial Williamsburg or Washington’s hometown of Alexandria, Virginia exploring 18th century colonial life and politics. Through study, discussion, tours, and projects, participants will gain a new and deeper understanding of the life and character of George Washington and his unique legacy in creating and shaping the principles of America’s democracy.
This year, they are providing an abbreviated workshop format for lower elementary teachers. The workshop is an intensive three day, hands-on learning experience for teachers of grades 3 – 5.
Upon completing the Institute’s study program, teachers are required to prepare a lesson plan, suitable for publication and distribution to teachers across the nation, providing engaging, quality guidance on teaching about the life and contributions of George Washington. Teachers are also required to conduct a seminar for their colleagues in their home districts to share the information they have gained at the Institute.
Teachers enrolled in the Institute will reside in lodgings on the grounds of historic Mount Vernon, within sight of Washington’s Mansion. The Institute will provide each participating teacher with room and board during the Institute and a stipend of up to $350.00 to offset travel expenses.
Institute Dates:
High School: July 19 – 25, 2008
Middle School: July 8 – 14, 2008
Elementary School (Grades 3 – 5): June 24 – June 27, 2008
Elementary/Middle School (Grades 5 – 8): August 2 – 8, 2008
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation is a national philanthropic organization founded in 1954 by the late media entrepreneur for whom it is named. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, it is one of the largest private foundations in the United States.
Contact Stephanie Hartman for more information and a Nevada application.
CCSD's Web2 4U Conference
You are encouraged to attend the 21st Century Technology Conference presented by the Clark County School District.
Friday, May 16, 2008 - Saturday, May 17, 2008
Foothill High School (800 College Drive, Henderson, Nevada 89002)
Registration available online.My Hero Project Media Arts Curriculum and Short Film Festival
My Hero Project is a website that offers students opportunities to write about and publish biographies of their personal heroes. In addition to providing the basic forum, the organization is running a Media Arts Curriculum and Short Film Festival. In addition to accepting student-developed pictures and videos, they also accept audio entries.
You may access the following online:
The grand prize winner will receive $2,000. The deadline date for applications is June 15, 2008.
Note: There is a charge for submitting entries to the contest. There is NOT a charge for posting "My Hero" content on the My Hero Project website.
You may access the following online:
The grand prize winner will receive $2,000. The deadline date for applications is June 15, 2008.
Note: There is a charge for submitting entries to the contest. There is NOT a charge for posting "My Hero" content on the My Hero Project website.
CUE-SN Accepts Submissions for the 2008 Multimedia Festival
Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada is now accepting invitations for its Fifth Annual Student Multimedia Festival Competition. The theme for this year's competition is "Explorations."
Entry categories include grade level (K-5, 6-8, 9-12), media category (computer generated, audio/video), and entry category (subject-area, non-subject area).
Applications are due March 31, 2008 and may be acquired here.
Contact Cynthia Ochoa with questions regarding entries, judging, and the festival.
Entry categories include grade level (K-5, 6-8, 9-12), media category (computer generated, audio/video), and entry category (subject-area, non-subject area).
Applications are due March 31, 2008 and may be acquired here.
Contact Cynthia Ochoa with questions regarding entries, judging, and the festival.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Nevada Social Studies Standards: Revision Document Available for Review
The following memorandum was written by Stephanie Hartman:
The Nevada Social Studies Standards have been revised and a draft copy is now available for public comment. Public comment will be open from March 4, 2008 to April 4, 2008. The revised standards may be found at: http://www.doe.nv.gov/standards/socialstudies/standards_revision.html
The Social Studies Standards Revision Team has been meeting since last August to provide teachers, students, administrators, and parents with a revised Social Studies Standards document. Several issues guided the work of this team:
The Nevada Social Studies Standards have been revised and a draft copy is now available for public comment. Public comment will be open from March 4, 2008 to April 4, 2008. The revised standards may be found at: http://www.doe.nv.gov/standards/socialstudies/standards_revision.html
The Social Studies Standards Revision Team has been meeting since last August to provide teachers, students, administrators, and parents with a revised Social Studies Standards document. Several issues guided the work of this team:
- First, the document needed to be user friendly and teachable for all teachers. This issue guided the decision to combine the old social studies standards document into one document. In addition, the four content area standards have been numbered sequentially to demonstrate the belief that social studies is an interdisciplinary content area.
- Second, standards and benchmarks were combined and subsumed within each content area so that teachers could effectively teach the standards and benchmarks in a school year.
- Third, the document is now laid out in a K - 12 continuum so that teachers can read the content across the grades to see what students should have learned before and after a specific grade.
- Finally, the group focused on the idea that the standards and benchmarks are not meant to be curriculum, but instead, to provide a framework for guidance to districts in the development of an appropriate and comprehensive social studies curriculum.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Service-Learning Summer Job Opportunities
Spend a week (or a month or two) this spring or summer helping young people discover how to make a difference in the world! The Civic Education Project (CEP), a leadership and citizenship program at Northwestern University, is NOW HIRING exceptional staff for our Spring & Summer 2008 service-learning programs. Learn more.
Spring & Summer Programs
CEP offers week-long field study programs for 9th-12th graders during the academic year, and intensive, three-week service-learning courses for 7th-12th graders during the summer. CEP programs explore complex social issues through academic study, meaningful service work, and meetings with community leaders, and help teach young people how to apply their skills and abilities to pressing social issues in their own communities. This year, CEP will offer programs in Chicago, Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans, New York, and San Francisco, covering a wide variety of topics, including poverty, homelessness, education, public health, law, politics, leadership, and social change. Learn more.
Job Opportunities
We are looking for outstanding teachers from public and private schools and universities, service-learning practitioners, other education, youth development and nonprofit professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students. Instructional, residential, and administrative positions are available, ranging from one-week to eight-week sessions in the spring or summer. Staff generally receive a cash stipend, room and board, and training in service-learning and experiential education. However, the biggest payoff comes from the opportunity to work with bright, motivated students, build community with passionate, dynamic colleagues, and gain valuable experience educating young people about civic engagement and social responsibility. Learn more.
How To Apply
To learn more about CEP programs and staff positions or to apply online, visit the website.
Apply Now! Spring staff consideration has just begun, and summer staff consideration begins February 15, 2008. Applications are accepted at any time, but are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration.
Spring & Summer Programs
CEP offers week-long field study programs for 9th-12th graders during the academic year, and intensive, three-week service-learning courses for 7th-12th graders during the summer. CEP programs explore complex social issues through academic study, meaningful service work, and meetings with community leaders, and help teach young people how to apply their skills and abilities to pressing social issues in their own communities. This year, CEP will offer programs in Chicago, Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans, New York, and San Francisco, covering a wide variety of topics, including poverty, homelessness, education, public health, law, politics, leadership, and social change. Learn more.
Job Opportunities
We are looking for outstanding teachers from public and private schools and universities, service-learning practitioners, other education, youth development and nonprofit professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students. Instructional, residential, and administrative positions are available, ranging from one-week to eight-week sessions in the spring or summer. Staff generally receive a cash stipend, room and board, and training in service-learning and experiential education. However, the biggest payoff comes from the opportunity to work with bright, motivated students, build community with passionate, dynamic colleagues, and gain valuable experience educating young people about civic engagement and social responsibility. Learn more.
How To Apply
To learn more about CEP programs and staff positions or to apply online, visit the website.
Apply Now! Spring staff consideration has just begun, and summer staff consideration begins February 15, 2008. Applications are accepted at any time, but are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Using Digital Photo Scavenger Hunts to Reinforce Content Learning, 2/5/08
Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada (CUE-SN)
CUE-SN invites 40 members and guests to attend program titled “Using Digital Photo
Scavenger Hunts to Reinforce Content Learning.” RSVP to Cynthia Ochoa
via InterAct. Dress to be active and outdoors.
Chaparral HS Mac Lab
4:30-6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
4:30-6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
GeoFest, 1/31/08-2/1/08
Southern Nevada K-12 GeoFest
Geographic Alliance In Nevada - Southern Nevada RPDP - UNLV
Thursday, January 31 - Saturday, February 2
4:30pm-9:00pm (Thursday & Friday) and 8:00am to 4:00pm (Saturday)
Del Webb Middle School - Henderson, Nevada
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00 / Registration Fee - $15.00Geographic Alliance In Nevada - Southern Nevada RPDP - UNLV
Thursday, January 31 - Saturday, February 2
4:30pm-9:00pm (Thursday & Friday) and 8:00am to 4:00pm (Saturday)
Del Webb Middle School - Henderson, Nevada
Dinner will be provided both evenings and there will be LPG's (aka "Lovely Parting Gifts")!
Presenters include Chris Ryan and Herb Thompson and there will be breakout sessions conducted by GAIN Teacher Consultants on Saturday.
Monday, January 21, 2008
A Community Resource in Las Vegas: Goshen
WAYS THE GOSHEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION CAN ASSIST CLASSROOMS WITH SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS:
- Provide information on Development Assets – one service-learning project = 19 developmental assets.
- Provide information and community contacts on ways to reduce violence and bullying – how to become a bully free school.
- Mentoring.
- Tutoring.
- Research.
- Explaining the difference between volunteerism and service-learning.
- Creating field trips.
- Finding paint supplies and/or building relationships with cooperative extensions, city councils, and county commissioners.
- Provide resources on locations to find service-learning grants.
- Providing contacts for learning more about banking/savings accounts – US Bank, Washington Mutual.
- Connecting classrooms with doctors and nurses to learn more about biology and medicine.
These are just a few ways that the Goshen Community Development Coalition can be of service to the classrooms.
For more information, please feel free to contact Kathleen Dickinson or Lindsay Garcia at:
Goshen Community Development Coalition
2008 Hamilton Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 880-4357
www.goshenonline.org
Monday, January 14, 2008
Grant Writing Workshop, 1/17/08
Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada
Writing Grants Workshop
January 17, 2008
4:30-6:00 PM
Las Vegas Day School (3275 Red Rock Street)
January 17, 2008
4:30-6:00 PM
Las Vegas Day School (3275 Red Rock Street)
For questions or to RSVP, contact Shannon Wood or Cynthia Ochoa on InterAct.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
NEH Summer Institutes for Teachers
The National Endowment for the Humanities is an independent grant-making agency of the federal government. Each year the NEH offers teachers opportunities to study humanities topics in a variety of Summer Seminars and Institutes. The dates and duration of each project are listed under each title. The application deadline is March 3, 2008 (postmark).
Amount of Award
All teachers selected to participate in a seminar or institute will be awarded a fixed stipend based on the length of the seminar or institute to help cover travel costs, books and other research expenses, and living expenses: $1,800 (2 weeks), $2,400 (3 weeks), $3,000 (4 weeks), $3,600 (5 weeks), or $4,200 (6 weeks).
Eligibility
Full-time teachers in American K-12 schools, whether public, private, or church-affiliated, as well as home-schooling parents, are eligible to apply to seminars and institutes. Americans teaching abroad are also eligible if a majority of the students they teach are American citizens. Librarians and school administrators may also be eligible. Applicants should consult the guidelines and application information received directly from seminar and institute directors concerning any additional eligibility requirements specific to the project. Selection committees are directed to give first consideration to applicants who have not participated in an NEH-supported seminar or institute in the last three years.
How to Apply
Please mail or e-mail a request for application information and expanded project descriptions to the seminar and institute directors listed. When doing so, please include your regular mailing address because directors may send application material through the mail. You may request information about as many projects as you like, but you may apply to no more than one project. The application deadline is March 3, 2008 (postmark).
Information
Please direct all questions concerning individual seminars and institutes, as well as all requests for application materials, to the appropriate director. General questions concerning the National Endowment for the Humanities' Seminars and Institutes Program may be directed to 202/606-8463 or e-mail: sem-inst@neh.gov.
Seminar Options
The Arabic Novel in Translation
July 7-August 1, 2008 (4 weeks)
See http://www.neh.gov/projects/si-school.html for more information and for specific seminar and institute details.
Amount of Award
All teachers selected to participate in a seminar or institute will be awarded a fixed stipend based on the length of the seminar or institute to help cover travel costs, books and other research expenses, and living expenses: $1,800 (2 weeks), $2,400 (3 weeks), $3,000 (4 weeks), $3,600 (5 weeks), or $4,200 (6 weeks).
Eligibility
Full-time teachers in American K-12 schools, whether public, private, or church-affiliated, as well as home-schooling parents, are eligible to apply to seminars and institutes. Americans teaching abroad are also eligible if a majority of the students they teach are American citizens. Librarians and school administrators may also be eligible. Applicants should consult the guidelines and application information received directly from seminar and institute directors concerning any additional eligibility requirements specific to the project. Selection committees are directed to give first consideration to applicants who have not participated in an NEH-supported seminar or institute in the last three years.
How to Apply
Please mail or e-mail a request for application information and expanded project descriptions to the seminar and institute directors listed. When doing so, please include your regular mailing address because directors may send application material through the mail. You may request information about as many projects as you like, but you may apply to no more than one project. The application deadline is March 3, 2008 (postmark).
Information
Please direct all questions concerning individual seminars and institutes, as well as all requests for application materials, to the appropriate director. General questions concerning the National Endowment for the Humanities' Seminars and Institutes Program may be directed to 202/606-8463 or e-mail: sem-inst@neh.gov.
Seminar Options
The Arabic Novel in Translation
July 7-August 1, 2008 (4 weeks)
Literary PÃcaros and PÃcaras and Their Travels in Early Modern Spain (In Spanish)
June 23-July 20, 2008 (4 weeks)
The Great Plains from Texas to Saskatchewan: Place, Memory, Identity
June 23-July 25, 2008 (5 weeks)
The Political Theory of Hannah Arendt: The Problem of Evil and the Origins of Totalitarianism
June 29-August 7, 2008 (6 weeks)
Making Sense of 1989
July 20-August 1, 2008 (2 weeks)
Religion in English History and Literature from The Canterbury Tales Through Pilgrim's Progress
June 23-July 18, 2008 (4 weeks)
Historical Interpretations of the Industrial Revolution in Britain
June 30-August 1, 2008 (5 weeks)
Citizenship and Culture: French Identity in Crisis
June 29-July 25, 2008 (4 weeks)
Roots: Teaching the African Dimensions of the Early History and Cultures of the Americas
June 23-July 25, 2008 (5 weeks)
The Abolitionist Movement: Fighting Against Slavery and Racial Injustice from the American Revolution to the Civil War
July 6-August 1, 2008 (4 weeks)
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
June 22-July 18, 2008 (4 weeks)
Authors in the Prado: Spanish Painting and the Literature It Inspired (In Spanish)
June 22-July 26, 2008 (5 weeks)
The President and Congress: Constitutional Principles and Practices That Have Shaped Our Understanding of the War Powers
July 8-July 19, 2008 (2 weeks)
Poetry as a Form of Life, Life as a Form of Poetry
July 6-July 25, 2008 (3 weeks)
Petrarch and Provence: Between Seclusion and the World
June 30-July 25, 2008 (4 weeks)
Institutes
An institute for school teachers, typically led by a team of core faculty and visiting scholars, is designed to present the best available scholarship on important humanities issues and works taught in the nation's schools. The 25 to 30 participating teachers compare and synthesize the various perspectives offered by the faculty, make connections between the institute content and classroom applications, and often develop improved teaching materials for their classrooms.
Mozart's Worlds
June 16-July 11, 2008 (4 weeks)
J.S. Bach in the Baroque and the Enlightenment
June 30-July 25, 2008 (4 weeks)
Houses of Mortals and Gods: Latin Literature in Context
June 23-July 28, 2008 (5 weeks)
Thomas Jefferson: Personality, Character, and Public Life
July 13-August 8, 2008 (4 weeks)
Political and Constitutional Theory for Citizens
July 12- August 2, 2008 (3 weeks)
Multiple Perspectives on the Holocaust
June 26-July 29, 2008 (5 weeks)
Abolitionism and the Underground Railroad in Upstate New York
July 14-August 1, 2008 (3 weeks)
Literatures, Religions, and Arts of the Himalayan Region
July 7-July 31, 2008 (4 weeks)
Winston Churchill and the Anglo-American Relationship
July 13-August 2, 2008 (3 weeks)
Voices across Time: Teaching American History through Song
July 7-August 8, 2008 (5 weeks)
From the Yucatan to "The Halls of Montezuma"—Mesoamerican Cultures and Their Histories
July 14-August 8, 2008 (4 weeks)
Folger Shakespeare Library: Teaching Shakespeare 2008 Institute
July 6-August 2, 2008 (4 weeks)
See http://www.neh.gov/projects/si-school.html for more information and for specific seminar and institute details.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Southern Nevada Literacy Cooperative Workshop, April 2008
The Southern Nevada Literacy Collaborative (social studies and literacy organization in southern Nevada) are holding a one credit workshop in 2008:
DATES: Friday April 11 -- Saturday April 12
PLACE: Campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
TITLE: Celebrating Diversity: Literacy Across the Content Areas
Contact Jesus Garcia for more information.
DATES: Friday April 11 -- Saturday April 12
PLACE: Campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
TITLE: Celebrating Diversity: Literacy Across the Content Areas
Contact Jesus Garcia for more information.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Phi Delta Kappa Program on "UNLV's COE Dean," 12/6/07
Phi Delta Kappa invites you to their upcoming program featuring UNLV’s new College of Education Dean — Dr. M. Christopher Brown II. Dr. Brown's presentation, titled "Educating Millennial Learners: The Shifting Science of Pedagogy," will include discussion of directions for the UNLV College of Education and partnership goals between UNLV and CCSD. In addition to Dr. Brown’s keynote presentation, the program will include an overview of the 2007 PDK/Gallup Poll and a “book talk.” All educators are encouraged to attend.
4:30 PM — Thursday, December 6 — UNLV’s CBC A110
Chocolates provided by Chocolates á la Carte
RSVP to Chris Merriweather at cmmerriweather@interact.ccsd.net
Chocolates provided by Chocolates á la Carte
RSVP to Chris Merriweather at cmmerriweather@interact.ccsd.net
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Travel Training in South Africa
Teachers: Study in Southern Africa this Summer
Become a Fulbright Scholar
Become a Fulbright Scholar
The University of Toledo, with funding from the U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Program, is sponsoring a seminar in the southern African countries of South Africa and Lesotho, June 21 – July 30, 2008. Designed for educators, the focus of the seminar will be southern African political, cultural and historical relations, especially the relations between South Africa and Lesotho.
Participants will spend over five weeks in southern Africa interacting with African teachers and government officials while visiting historic and contemporary sites and sharing professional expertise with teachers and organizations in the region.
Accepted seminar members will pay $850 of the direct program costs of over $8000 per person plus personal expenses including for pre-and post-travel seminars in Toledo and transportation to and from the departure/arrival airport. Information and applications (due January 10, 2008) are available at www.utoledo.edu/as/ids/global/Africa2008index.html
Or contact Professor Richard Weisfelder, Department of Political Science, University of Toledo, MS #511, Toledo, OH 43606-3390, (419) 530-2265. rweisfe@utnet.utoledo.edu (A flyer is available at http://www.utoledo.edu/as/ids/global/Uploaded_files/flyer_october_10.pdf )
Monday, October 29, 2007
Phi Delta Kappa Program on "School Violence," 11/7/07
Phi Delta Kappa invites you to their upcoming program titled "School Violence." The program features CCSD School Police addressing campus violence and prevention. All educators are encouraged to attend.
RSVP to Chris Merriweather (InterAct)
4:30 PM — Wednesday, November 7 — Canyon Springs High School
Chocolates provided by Chocolates á la Carte
Chocolates provided by Chocolates á la Carte
RSVP to Chris Merriweather (InterAct)
CUE-SN Presents a "Web 2.0 Whirlwind" (11/8/07)
CUE-SN invites educators to attend their upcoming meeting on Web 2.0 technologies:
There are many new free Web applications that can be useful in and for extending the classroom that have a special emphasis of online collaboration and social networking. Free applications related to digital photos and video, digital music tools, one-to-one and one-to-many communications, mapping, social bookmarking, Web office tools, and even old-fashioned tools like blogs and wikis will be demonstrated. A presentation wiki containing all resources will be shared for use after the presentation.
Please email Allison Powell on InterAct
There are many new free Web applications that can be useful in and for extending the classroom that have a special emphasis of online collaboration and social networking. Free applications related to digital photos and video, digital music tools, one-to-one and one-to-many communications, mapping, social bookmarking, Web office tools, and even old-fashioned tools like blogs and wikis will be demonstrated. A presentation wiki containing all resources will be shared for use after the presentation.
Kendall Hartley, UNLV and Allison Powell, CCSD
Thursday, November 8, 2007
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Chaparral HS Mac Lab
3850 Annie Oakley Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Between Twain & Viking, off Sandhill
Thursday, November 8, 2007
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Chaparral HS Mac Lab
3850 Annie Oakley Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Between Twain & Viking, off Sandhill
Please email Allison Powell on InterAct
2007 West Regional Education Summit — “Exploring the Future of Holocaust Education” (UNLV)
I received this email message from Peter Fredlake via Stephanie Hartman:
"On behalf of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, I would like to invite you to attend the 2007 West Regional Education Summit, “Exploring the Future of Holocaust Education,” to be held at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas on February 20 - 22, 2008.
This Summit proposes to bring together individuals at secondary schools and institutions of higher learning as well as scholars and members of organizations interested in the challenges of Holocaust education in the West region to address common needs and problems, meet and plan cooperative ventures, get support from other regional organizations, and establish a means to follow up on collaborative efforts. Our aim is to provide support to more effectively meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of teaching about the Holocaust in the future.
This Regional Education Summit is the fifth such gathering of scholars and educators. Previous Summits have been held at Vanderbilt University, the University of Denver, the University of Pittsburgh, and most recently at the University of Texas at El Paso. These Summits have resulted in the establishment of active regional networks, the publication of articles in academic journals, and greater cooperation in organizing regional conferences on teaching the Holocaust. In addition, participants have returned home with a greater sense of their mission, bolstered by new contacts and resources.
I have attached a draft agenda for the West Summit [email him for the agenda]. Though it is subject to minor changes, I want you to be able to see how we structure the three days around conversations that allow us to talk in a meaningful way about issues in our profession.
We would be honored to have you participate in this regional conference. We share concerns about the future of Holocaust education in the United States, and we hope this conference will provide a means for addressing these concerns and becoming familiar with how we can help one another.
We will cover expenses related to your transportation, meals, and lodging for the conference. Please RSVP to Nicole Hanna (202-314-7826, nhanna@ushmm.org) before November 10, 2007."
"On behalf of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, I would like to invite you to attend the 2007 West Regional Education Summit, “Exploring the Future of Holocaust Education,” to be held at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas on February 20 - 22, 2008.
This Summit proposes to bring together individuals at secondary schools and institutions of higher learning as well as scholars and members of organizations interested in the challenges of Holocaust education in the West region to address common needs and problems, meet and plan cooperative ventures, get support from other regional organizations, and establish a means to follow up on collaborative efforts. Our aim is to provide support to more effectively meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of teaching about the Holocaust in the future.
This Regional Education Summit is the fifth such gathering of scholars and educators. Previous Summits have been held at Vanderbilt University, the University of Denver, the University of Pittsburgh, and most recently at the University of Texas at El Paso. These Summits have resulted in the establishment of active regional networks, the publication of articles in academic journals, and greater cooperation in organizing regional conferences on teaching the Holocaust. In addition, participants have returned home with a greater sense of their mission, bolstered by new contacts and resources.
I have attached a draft agenda for the West Summit [email him for the agenda]. Though it is subject to minor changes, I want you to be able to see how we structure the three days around conversations that allow us to talk in a meaningful way about issues in our profession.
We would be honored to have you participate in this regional conference. We share concerns about the future of Holocaust education in the United States, and we hope this conference will provide a means for addressing these concerns and becoming familiar with how we can help one another.
We will cover expenses related to your transportation, meals, and lodging for the conference. Please RSVP to Nicole Hanna (202-314-7826, nhanna@ushmm.org) before November 10, 2007."
Thursday, October 18, 2007
HP Announces 2008 HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative
For the fifth year HP will be partnering with ISTE to provide professional development for K-12 teams participating in the 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant program, which will award grants of nearly $7 million in cash and equipment. K-12 grants are available to public schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Higher Education grants are available to public and private, two- and four-year colleges and universities throughout North America (Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.). The higher education initiative is specifically targeting faculty teaching selected disciplines within math, science, engineering, information systems, and computer science.
Web-based applications are due by 5 p.m. PST, February 14, 2008. For more information and to download a request for proposals, visit http://www.hp.com/go/hpteach.
Web-based applications are due by 5 p.m. PST, February 14, 2008. For more information and to download a request for proposals, visit http://www.hp.com/go/hpteach.
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest, Due 10/25/07
The Hispanic Heritage Art and Essay Contest entries are due Thursday, October 25 (just before Nevada Day holiday) to the Partnership Office. Complete rules and a brochure are available at http://www.lasvegasNIE.com along with over twenty curriculum pieces related to Hispanic Heritage month.
This contest is open to students in grades 4-8 and the organization is seeking increased participation this year.
Four selected winners will receive US Savings Bonds from Ford Motor Company Fund & Community Services.
This contest is open to students in grades 4-8 and the organization is seeking increased participation this year.
Four selected winners will receive US Savings Bonds from Ford Motor Company Fund & Community Services.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Student-Made Music Video Contest
Interwrite Learning, in partnership with TeacherTube, announces first
interactive makeover video contest!
Three winners will win an Interwrite Makeover™ by creating a music video
of the song of their choice and will receive prizes valued at more than
$15,000.
COLUMBIA, Md. — Interwrite Learning, in partnership with TeacherTube,
announces the company’s first video contest to recognize teachers and
students for their creativity and use of technology in the classroom.
Participants of the contest are asked to create a short music video
parodying the song of their choice. The video should demonstrate how
different kinds of technology are being used in the classroom.
The contest is not limited to users of Interwrite Learning’s products or
members of TeacherTube. It is open to all teachers and students in the
U.S., New Zealand and Australia (still up for discussion) who can
creatively show how they are using technology in the classroom or how they
would like to use technology in their classroom.
All participants will submit their videos on the Interwrite Learning Web
site at www.interwritelearning.com. Submissions will open at 12:00
Midnight EDT on September 11, 2007 and close at 11:59 EDT on October 21st,
2007. Winners of the Interwrite Makeover will be announced on Tuesday,
November 27, 2007.
interactive makeover video contest!
Three winners will win an Interwrite Makeover™ by creating a music video
of the song of their choice and will receive prizes valued at more than
$15,000.
COLUMBIA, Md. — Interwrite Learning, in partnership with TeacherTube,
announces the company’s first video contest to recognize teachers and
students for their creativity and use of technology in the classroom.
Participants of the contest are asked to create a short music video
parodying the song of their choice. The video should demonstrate how
different kinds of technology are being used in the classroom.
The contest is not limited to users of Interwrite Learning’s products or
members of TeacherTube. It is open to all teachers and students in the
U.S., New Zealand and Australia (still up for discussion) who can
creatively show how they are using technology in the classroom or how they
would like to use technology in their classroom.
All participants will submit their videos on the Interwrite Learning Web
site at www.interwritelearning.com. Submissions will open at 12:00
Midnight EDT on September 11, 2007 and close at 11:59 EDT on October 21st,
2007. Winners of the Interwrite Makeover will be announced on Tuesday,
November 27, 2007.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
First SNCSS Meeting for 2007-2008 School Year, 10/24/07
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 is the kick-off event for the Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (SNCSS). It will be held at McMullan's Irish Pub from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be complementary food, prizes, and more! This event is FREE to those who have current membership status with the council (yearly council dues are up-to-date.). It is $20.00 for renewing or new members. Remember, this fee pays for a full year's membership.
Contact Karlye Mull or Karen Sedoti via InterAct if you have any questions.
Contact Karlye Mull or Karen Sedoti via InterAct if you have any questions.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Phi Delta Kappa Program on "Student Transiency," 10/16/07
The Governing Board of the Las Vegas Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa invites all area educator to attend our upcoming program. The program will bring together panelists including a district-level administrator, principal, and teacher to address issues relating to student transiency. The focus will be on describing the reality of the issue district-wide including policies addressing the issue and site-based methods of working with teachers and students to maintain quality education under the circumstances.
Program Date: Tuesday, October 16
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Development Center (UNLV Campus)
Program Date: Tuesday, October 16
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Development Center (UNLV Campus)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Teaching American History Grant Modules
Third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers in Clark County School District are invited to participate in the Elementary Teaching American History Grant Program which consists of six independent 5-week modules offered during the 2007-2008 school year. The modules were developed to promote the teaching of American History and improve the quality of instruction in elementary classrooms. Each module will address a specific historical era as well as a unique pedagogical theme. For example, when focusing on Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Era, participants will also learn about service learning for elementary classrooms.
The TAH grant program will continue during the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years. While some module themes will repeat, there will be additional module themes added each year of the grant.
During each module, participants will meet in two face-to-face meetings from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 PM at the College of Southern Nevada, Cheyenne Campus. Online sessions, activities, a book review, and other projects will be required during each five week module.
Module One: October 3 - November 2, 2007
Native Americans in Colonial Times/Technology Integration
Attention: Module One is already full
Module Two: November 12 - December 14, 2007
The American Revolution/Primary Source Documents
Attendance is required on November 14 and November 28, 2007
Module Three: January 7 - February 8, 2008
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement/Service Learning
Attendance is required on January 9 and January 23, 2008
Module Four: February 11- March 14, 2008
The Civil War and Reconstruction/Children's Literature
Attendance is required on February 13 and February 27, 2008
Module Five: March 24 - April 25, 2008
Exploring the Americas/Hands-On Learning
Attendance is required on March 26 and April 9, 2008
Module Six: April 28 - May 30, 2008
America in the 1930s: Depression, New Deal, and Dust Bowl/Arts Education
Attendance is required on April 30 and May 14, 2008
Upon successful completion of all course requirements, participants will qualify for the following:
1. A stipend
2. A video iPod (only one per participant if participating in more than one module)
3. One UNLV graduate credit (optional)
4. Several content and pedagogy books
5. Several books to share with your students
Register for this course is available on Pathlore.
The TAH grant program will continue during the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years. While some module themes will repeat, there will be additional module themes added each year of the grant.
During each module, participants will meet in two face-to-face meetings from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 PM at the College of Southern Nevada, Cheyenne Campus. Online sessions, activities, a book review, and other projects will be required during each five week module.
Module One: October 3 - November 2, 2007
Native Americans in Colonial Times/Technology Integration
Attention: Module One is already full
Module Two: November 12 - December 14, 2007
The American Revolution/Primary Source Documents
Attendance is required on November 14 and November 28, 2007
Module Three: January 7 - February 8, 2008
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement/Service Learning
Attendance is required on January 9 and January 23, 2008
Module Four: February 11- March 14, 2008
The Civil War and Reconstruction/Children's Literature
Attendance is required on February 13 and February 27, 2008
Module Five: March 24 - April 25, 2008
Exploring the Americas/Hands-On Learning
Attendance is required on March 26 and April 9, 2008
Module Six: April 28 - May 30, 2008
America in the 1930s: Depression, New Deal, and Dust Bowl/Arts Education
Attendance is required on April 30 and May 14, 2008
Upon successful completion of all course requirements, participants will qualify for the following:
1. A stipend
2. A video iPod (only one per participant if participating in more than one module)
3. One UNLV graduate credit (optional)
4. Several content and pedagogy books
5. Several books to share with your students
Register for this course is available on Pathlore.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Creating Teacher Websites, 10/02/07
The Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada (CUE-SN) will have their first program of the 2007-2008 academic year. The presentation will introduce teachers to developing their own websites using myccsd.net, a free and easy-to-use tool available to all Clark County School District teachers. Teachers will leave with:
Location: Las Vegas Day School, 3275 Red Rock St. (Corner of Desert Inn and Jones)
Notes: Use parking lot off Jones and proceed upstairs in 2nd story building
RSVP or for more information contact Cynthia Ochoa.
- Their own teacher or class website;
- Knowledge of how to update, modify, and add to their website; and,
- Ideas for using teacher-created websites for productivity and instructional purposes.
Location: Las Vegas Day School, 3275 Red Rock St. (Corner of Desert Inn and Jones)
Notes: Use parking lot off Jones and proceed upstairs in 2nd story building
RSVP or for more information contact Cynthia Ochoa.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Geographic Classes in Southern Nevada
The Geographic Alliance in Nevada and Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program are pleased to announce their upcoming schedule of offerings. Se the list below for the planned events. Educators may register for courses via Pathlore (available to Clark County School District teachers) or by contacting Herb Thompson, GAIN Co-Coordinator.
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RPDP/CIE 740: Teaching Elementary Geography
September 18, 20, 22, 2007
4:30pm – 9:00pm Tuesday & Thursday and 8:00am – 4:00pm Saturday
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Registration Fee $15.00
Del Webb Middle School – Room #816
Instructor: Herb Thompson – Regional Trainer SNRPDP & GAIN Co-coordinator.
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on the basic
concepts, skills, and themes used in the teaching of geography to K-5
students. Participants will experience traditional content lectures,
hands-on small group activities, and standards-based geography lessons
designed to help teachers integrate geography into the curriculum. Dinner
will be provided both evenings and teachers will also receive LPG’s
(Lovely Parting Gifts)!
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIS 707: Field Geography for Teachers
October 11-13, 2007
Thursday-Friday 4:30pm-9:00pm & Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Registration - $15.00
Geographic Alliance In Nevada
Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef - Luxor IMAX – Red Rock Canyon NCA
Instructors: Herb Thompson – Regional Trainer SNRPDP and GAIN
Co-Coordinator & Chris Ryan GAIN Coordinator – WNCC
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on physical and human
geography content and the resources available for local teachers and
students to experience geographic learning in the field. There will be a
full-day field trip to Red Rock National Conservation area on Saturday.
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIS 707p: Project-Based Instruction for Secondary Social Studies Teachers
October 30 & November 1, 3, 2007
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
$15.00 Registration Fee
Arbor View High School – Room #715
Instructor: Liz Bash – Part-Time RPDP Regional Trainer & GAIN Teacher
Consultant.
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on the basic
concepts, skills, and themes used in teaching US History, World History,
Geography, and Government to secondary students using project-based
instruction and units.
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIE 740a: Integrating Economics for Elementary Teachers
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
December 4, 6, 8, 2007
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-9:00pm & Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
$15.00 Registration Fee
K.O Knudson MS – Room #400
Instructors: Doug Larson – Part-Time RPDP Regional Trainer & MAEEE University of Delaware
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on the basic
concepts, skills, and themes used in the teaching of economics to
elementary students. Participants will experience traditional content
sessions, hands-on small group activities, and standards-based economics
lessons presented by the instructor and guest teachers and will explore a
variety of methods, resources, and technologies that can be easily
implemented into social studies lessons.
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIS 707: K-12 GEOFEST 2008
January 31 & February 1-2, 2008
Thursday-Friday 4:30pm-9:00pm & Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Registration - $15.00
Geographic Alliance In Nevada
Del Webb Middle School – Room #816
Instructors: Herb Thompson – GAIN Co-Coordinator
& Chris Ryan – GAIN Coordinator – WNCC
Course Description: This one credit class will feature a combination of
geography content sessions and standards-based lessons that will help
teachers both understand and integrate geographic themes into science,
language arts, and other social studies curricula. All seven Nevada
Geography Standards will be addressed through several content lectures,
small group activities, and hands-on lessons presented by Geographic
Alliance In Nevada teacher consultants during Saturday breakout sessions.
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIE 740: Teaching Elementary Geography
September 18, 20, 22, 2007
4:30pm – 9:00pm Tuesday & Thursday and 8:00am – 4:00pm Saturday
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Registration Fee $15.00
Del Webb Middle School – Room #816
Instructor: Herb Thompson – Regional Trainer SNRPDP & GAIN Co-coordinator.
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on the basic
concepts, skills, and themes used in the teaching of geography to K-5
students. Participants will experience traditional content lectures,
hands-on small group activities, and standards-based geography lessons
designed to help teachers integrate geography into the curriculum. Dinner
will be provided both evenings and teachers will also receive LPG’s
(Lovely Parting Gifts)!
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIS 707: Field Geography for Teachers
October 11-13, 2007
Thursday-Friday 4:30pm-9:00pm & Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Registration - $15.00
Geographic Alliance In Nevada
Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef - Luxor IMAX – Red Rock Canyon NCA
Instructors: Herb Thompson – Regional Trainer SNRPDP and GAIN
Co-Coordinator & Chris Ryan GAIN Coordinator – WNCC
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on physical and human
geography content and the resources available for local teachers and
students to experience geographic learning in the field. There will be a
full-day field trip to Red Rock National Conservation area on Saturday.
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIS 707p: Project-Based Instruction for Secondary Social Studies Teachers
October 30 & November 1, 3, 2007
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
$15.00 Registration Fee
Arbor View High School – Room #715
Instructor: Liz Bash – Part-Time RPDP Regional Trainer & GAIN Teacher
Consultant.
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on the basic
concepts, skills, and themes used in teaching US History, World History,
Geography, and Government to secondary students using project-based
instruction and units.
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIE 740a: Integrating Economics for Elementary Teachers
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
December 4, 6, 8, 2007
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-9:00pm & Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
$15.00 Registration Fee
K.O Knudson MS – Room #400
Instructors: Doug Larson – Part-Time RPDP Regional Trainer & MAEEE University of Delaware
Course Description: This one credit class will focus on the basic
concepts, skills, and themes used in the teaching of economics to
elementary students. Participants will experience traditional content
sessions, hands-on small group activities, and standards-based economics
lessons presented by the instructor and guest teachers and will explore a
variety of methods, resources, and technologies that can be easily
implemented into social studies lessons.
_______________________________________________________________
RPDP/CIS 707: K-12 GEOFEST 2008
January 31 & February 1-2, 2008
Thursday-Friday 4:30pm-9:00pm & Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
1 Graduate Credit - $45.00
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Registration - $15.00
Geographic Alliance In Nevada
Del Webb Middle School – Room #816
Instructors: Herb Thompson – GAIN Co-Coordinator
& Chris Ryan – GAIN Coordinator – WNCC
Course Description: This one credit class will feature a combination of
geography content sessions and standards-based lessons that will help
teachers both understand and integrate geographic themes into science,
language arts, and other social studies curricula. All seven Nevada
Geography Standards will be addressed through several content lectures,
small group activities, and hands-on lessons presented by Geographic
Alliance In Nevada teacher consultants during Saturday breakout sessions.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
PDK/Gallup Poll
Phi Delta Kappa just released its annual Gallup Poll results. The findings appear to confirm that the public agrees with educators about NCLB - that it is not helping teaching and learning in the United States. You can acces information about the poll's on the Phi Delta Kappa website.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Presidential Mockus — A Simulated Nevada Caucus in Your Classroom
I was informed of a wonderful learning opportunity for high school students this semester. Representatives of the Nevada State Democratic Party will come to your classroom to run a mock caucus. To approach the topic from a non-partisan perspective, students will cast their preferences for pizza or ice cream toppings rather than actual presidential candidates. Below is an excerpt of a letter I received from Brian Hutchinson (a contact person for scheduling a "mockus").
"Since a presidential caucus is different from a traditional primary, the Nevada State Democratic Party (NSDP) is organizing mock caucuses (aka mockuses) around the state to educate citizens about the caucus process.
Students participating in a mockus will experience a precinct caucus, from beginning to end. This includes seeing how much influence each participant can have and how truly grassroots the democratic process is.
Here's how the mockus model works:
To schedule a mockus in Northern Nevada, contact Brian Hutchinson, the Northern Nevada Field Director of the Nevada State Democratic Party, via email or phone (775-829-1699)
Note that the Southern Nevada model will be different than that mentioned above. The Southern Nevada model will appear in the form of high school assemblies. Contact your school principal to see if your school is participating.
"Since a presidential caucus is different from a traditional primary, the Nevada State Democratic Party (NSDP) is organizing mock caucuses (aka mockuses) around the state to educate citizens about the caucus process.
Students participating in a mockus will experience a precinct caucus, from beginning to end. This includes seeing how much influence each participant can have and how truly grassroots the democratic process is.
Here's how the mockus model works:
- Explanation by NSDP staff about the importance of the caucus in Nevada
- Students split into preference groups to show support for the candidate (or in this case, pizza topping) of their choice
- Viability of preference groups is determined
- Unviable groups (those who do not have enough supporters) must realign
- Viable group members lobby unviable group members to support their candidate
- Caucus math begins and delegates are apportioned
- Results are reported
- Delegates are elected to county convention (with the potential to continue to the state convention and then the national convention
To schedule a mockus in Northern Nevada, contact Brian Hutchinson, the Northern Nevada Field Director of the Nevada State Democratic Party, via email or phone (775-829-1699)
Note that the Southern Nevada model will be different than that mentioned above. The Southern Nevada model will appear in the form of high school assemblies. Contact your school principal to see if your school is participating.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Microsoft's U.S. Innovative Teachers Forum, September 27-28, 2007
This looks like a great opportunity for teams of K-12 teachers who are actively engaging in 21st century teaching. Learning teams share their expertise at Microsoft Headquarters in Washington on September 27-28, and a subset of these teams will also represent the US in Helsinki in November. All expenses are paid by Microsoft.
Those interested in applying should review this flier. Note, though, that the deadline for applications is July 11.
Those interested in applying should review this flier. Note, though, that the deadline for applications is July 11.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Middle Schoolers Must Pass Social Studies!
An email from Stephanie Hartman:
"Greetings Everyone!!
Well, it looks like SB 184 snuck in under the radar after all and has been signed by the Governor. So, what does this mean for everyone?
The State Board of Education must approve the legislation and make determinations for the provisions of the bill – ie: the State Board will determine the number of social studies credits, or courses that a student must pass for promotion to high school. In all probability, this legislation will take effect the fall of the 2008-2009 school year. So, beginning that year, all incoming 6th or 7th graders will be required to pass social studies and science in order to be promoted to high school.
Stephanie Hartman
K-12 Social Studies Consultant
Nevada Department of Education"
"Greetings Everyone!!
Well, it looks like SB 184 snuck in under the radar after all and has been signed by the Governor. So, what does this mean for everyone?
The State Board of Education must approve the legislation and make determinations for the provisions of the bill – ie: the State Board will determine the number of social studies credits, or courses that a student must pass for promotion to high school. In all probability, this legislation will take effect the fall of the 2008-2009 school year. So, beginning that year, all incoming 6th or 7th graders will be required to pass social studies and science in order to be promoted to high school.
Stephanie Hartman
K-12 Social Studies Consultant
Nevada Department of Education"
Sunday, June 10, 2007
National Expectations Seminar, June 14-16, 2007
The CCSD Office of Equity and Diversity Education and the Center for Multicultural Education - UNLV's College of Education is sponsoring a National Expectations Seminar June 14-16, 2007 at the UNLV Student Union Building. Please plan to attend. Attendees will receive one free credit for attending all sessions. Email your intent to attend to Dr. Porter Troutman by Tuesday, June 12, 2007.
This seminar will feature eight national speakers including:
This seminar will feature eight national speakers including:
- Dr. Robert Green, former Dean of Education, Michigan State University and author of "Expectations: How Teacher Expectations Can Increase Student Achievement."
- Dr. James Banks is Professor in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Washington. His books include "Teaching Strategies for Ethnic Studies, Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives," "Curriculum and Teaching," and editor of "The Handbook of Research on Multicultural Education" to name a few of his publications.
- Dr. Gary Orfield is Professor of Education and Social Policy at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is the co-founder and director of the Civil Rights Project at Harvard, an initiative that is developing and publishing a new generation of research on multiracial civil rights issues. Recent publications include: "School Segregation on the Rise Despite Growing Diversity," and "High School Dropouts Concentrated in 35 Cities."
- Dr. Asa Hilliard, Professor of Urban Education at Georgia State University. He has written more that 200 research reports, articles and books on testing, ancient African History, and teaching strategies. His most recent books are "The Maroon Within Us" and "The Reawakening of the African Mind."
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Saudi Arabia Study Tour, Fully-Funded
Note: Geographic Alliance in Nevada Teacher Consultant Liz Bash attended this study tour in 2006. It was from that experience that the Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies and Geographic Alliance in Nevada organized the Islam Conference on March 17, 2007.
Educators to Saudi Arabia Program
Professional Development Opportunity for Educators
This is an announcement of the sixth competition for the Educators to Saudi Arabia Program, sponsored by Aramco Services Company. The program, which travels to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is open to full-time Social Studies Teachers and Library Media Specialists in grades 1-12 in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. Selected participants will travel to Saudi Arabia for a fully-funded, ten-day study tour of Saudi Arabia.
The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program aims to cultivate a greater awareness and understanding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in U.S. primary and secondary schools and communities. The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program will examine Saudi education, culture, history and global relations through site visits, panel discussions and cultural activities in the cities of Dhahran, Riyadh and Jeddah from November 19 – December 3, 2007.
Social Studies Teachers and Library Media Specialists in grades 1-12 are encouraged to submit applications for the Educators to Saudi Arabia Program. Interested individuals can download an application at: http://www.iie.org/aramco.
For more information, visit our website or contact us at atsap@iie.org
The application deadline is June 25, 2007.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Geographic Alliance in Nevada Events
The GAIN Professional Development Calendar is also set for the 2007-2008 school year. Please remember to check “Events” at www.ngsednet.org/gain!
September 18, 20, 22, 2007
Teaching Elementary Geography Class – Las Vegas
October 11-13, 2007
Field Geography Class – Las Vegas
October 18-21, 2007
NCGE Annual Meeting – Oklahoma City
November 9-10, 2007
Rural GEOFEST – Winnemucca
November 30 - December 2, 2007
NCSS Conference – San Diego
January 31 - February 2, 2008
Southern Nevada GEOFEST – Henderson
February 23, 2008
GAIN Winter Meeting
April 9, 11, 13, 2008
Teaching Elementary Geography Class – Las Vegas
April 25-26, 2008
Field Geography Class - Reno
June 9-20, 2008
ASGI 2008 – Las Vegas & Reno
July 23-30, 2008
AASGI 2008 – National Parks of the Pacific Northwest
September 18, 20, 22, 2007
Teaching Elementary Geography Class – Las Vegas
October 11-13, 2007
Field Geography Class – Las Vegas
October 18-21, 2007
NCGE Annual Meeting – Oklahoma City
November 9-10, 2007
Rural GEOFEST – Winnemucca
November 30 - December 2, 2007
NCSS Conference – San Diego
January 31 - February 2, 2008
Southern Nevada GEOFEST – Henderson
February 23, 2008
GAIN Winter Meeting
April 9, 11, 13, 2008
Teaching Elementary Geography Class – Las Vegas
April 25-26, 2008
Field Geography Class - Reno
June 9-20, 2008
ASGI 2008 – Las Vegas & Reno
July 23-30, 2008
AASGI 2008 – National Parks of the Pacific Northwest
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Early Las Vegas Culture Training, September 29-30, 2007
Kaleidoscope of Early Culture in Las Vegas
September 29-30 at the new Springs Preserve
and Lost City Museum
September 29-30 at the new Springs Preserve
and Lost City Museum
Explore the history of the Las Vegas Valley from early American cultures to Anglo-European settlers. Immerse yourself in this 2 day cultural history walk back in time.
September 29
8:00-8:15 am Check in at the Springs Preserve
8:15-8:30 am Overview: Dr. Linda Miller, Nevada State Coordinator for History Education
8:30-9:30 am Journaling by Jennifer Jacobi: Hands on activity
9:30-9:45 am Break
9:45am -12:30 pm The Cultural and Historical Resources of the Las Vegas Springs: Marcel Parent and staff(Includes tour of site and archeological presentation
12:30-1:00 pm Lunch with education specialists, walk through the gardens
1:00-2:00 pm Using Stories from the Past to Get Students Reading, Thinking and Learning: Joy Hakim, Author and historian of The History of US and The Story of Science
2:00-3:00 Artful Reflection of the Past: Roy Purcell, author of Long Journey to Wikame and Southwestern artist
3:00-4:00 Cultural and Historical Resources of Las Vegas Springs (continued)
4:00-4:45 Introduction to Nevada Humanities Online Encyclopedia
4:45-5:00 Wrap up
September 30
8:00 am Depart Springs Preserve for Lost City: Journaling practice during the trip
9:30 am Arrive at Lost City
9:30 am-12:30 pm Tour and History of the Lost City: Native American Cultures, Archeology, Structure, Eva Jensen, archeologist and curator at the Lost City Museum
12:30-1:15 pm lunch with archeologists
1:15-2::00pm How the New Deal Efforts and Hoover Dam effected the Ruins and the Local Community
2:00-2:45 Environmentalism in Nevada: Jeff Hinton, Sierra Vista High School
2:45-3:30 Curriculum and the Lost City: Dr. Linda Miller
3:30-3:45 wrap up and evaluation/Depart Lost City: complete evaluations and journals on bus
5:00 Arrive Las Vegas: Turn in journals and evaluations for credit
Participants will receive a book by Joy Hakim, Long Journey to Wikame by Roy Purcel, lunch both days, admission to historic sites and bus transportation, curricular materials for The Springs Preserve and Lost City, 1 year membership in the National Council for History Education, 1 year membership in the Nevada Council for History Education, and 1 recertification credit from the Nevada Department of Education
Featuring renowned Historian/Author Joy Hakim and Artist/Author Roy Purcell, sponsored by Nevada Council for History Education, and co-Sponsored by the Nevada Council for the Humanities, National Council for History Education, Stephens Press, Clark County Education Foundation, Springs Preserve and Lost City Museum
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Registration Deadline: September 7 or until there are 30 participants)
Cost: $40
Contact Dr. Linda Miller, Nevada State Coordinator for History Education, to apply.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Secondary Educators: Costa Rican Training, 2/24/08-3/7/08
Toyota International Teacher Program Invites Applications for
Costa Rica Study Program
Deadline: September 7, 2007
Costa Rica Study Program
Deadline: September 7, 2007
In March 2008, the Toyota International Teacher Program will send twenty secondary school teachers on a fully funded ten-day study program to eastern Costa Rica. Administered by the Institute of International Education ( http://www.iie.org/ ), the program is designed to expose educators of all classroom disciplines to the diversity of Costa Rica's peoples and ecosystems in an effort to inspire the creative teaching of international, cultural, and environmental themes in U.S. schools and communities.
The program seeks to provide educators with the opportunity to observe, interact with, and understand Costa Rican communities and their efforts to preserve their environment and culture in a rapidly modernizing global society. The program will take place from February 24 to March 7, 2008 (including travel time). Direct costs of participation (transportation, lodging, meals, and all program activities) will be paid by Toyota. To be eligible for participation applicants must: be a U.S. citizen at the time of application; be employed full-time as a teacher in grades 7-12; work in the one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia; have a minimum of three years, full-time teaching experience by the time of the program; and expect to continue teaching at the secondary school level through at least the 2008-09 school year. Toyota International Teacher Program alumni who have not participated on a Toyota
International Teacher Program in the last five years (2002 alumni and before) are also eligible to apply.
Visit the IIE Web site for complete program information.
RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10007451/iie
For additional RFPs in Education, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Target's "Redesign Your School" Contest
Target is offering $10,000 to a school submitting the most innovative, sustainable, secondary school. The school must align with 21st century skills, and the plan must be presented using visual media.
This looks like a wonderful project for a teacher and group of students during June. Look here for details.
The fast-approaching deadline is 6/30/07.
This looks like a wonderful project for a teacher and group of students during June. Look here for details.
The fast-approaching deadline is 6/30/07.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Nevada We the People Summer Institute, 7/31/07-8/6/07
Marcia Stribling-Ellis is still accepting last minute applications for this summer's We the People Institute. If interested after reading the below posting, contact her immediately at Marcia Ellis or (702) 317-1408.
___________________________________________________Nevada We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
July 31-August 6, 2006
Sierra Nevada College ~ Incline Village, Nevada
This summer institute is directed by the Center for Civic Education and funded by the U.S. Department of Education by Act of Congress and sponsored by the State Bar of Nevada, Center for Civic Education, and Nevada Humanities
The State Bar of Nevada is pleased to announce the sixth Nevada We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Summer Institute. This residential institute is an intensive, week-long professional development program on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights for elementary, middle and high school teachers.
The purpose of the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Summer Institute is to provide teachers with the content, teaching methods, and assessment strategies to help you effectively implement the curriculum through the use of both the text and the simulated congressional hearing activity. Participants work with constitutional scholars such as UNR History Professor Scott Casper, UNLV Professor of History and Law David Tanenhaus, and the Honorable Susan Leeson, former Associate Justice Oregon Supreme Court and Professor of Political Science at Williamette University. In addition, they learn from experienced teacher-mentors who assist participants in discussing the challenges of teaching civic education and preparing for the culminating hearing. They also conduct sessions demonstrating teaching methods appropriate to the We the People curriculum.
Sierra Nevada College is located in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe surrounded by mountains and scenic beauty. Its modern classroom and dormitory facilities make it an ideal location for study and reflection
Participation in the Institute results in a professional development program worth more than $2000 at a participant cost of only $45 (which includes all room, board, transportation, and materials for the week). Participants will receive a personal library of resource material and will be obligated to conduct a simulated hearing in his or her courtroom.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Potential Job Opportunity
I received this in my "Inbox."
“Homework on Wheels” is coming to Las Vegas in August. "HOW" is a company, that provides homework/tutoring help for K-12 students in their home. My wife and I founded Homework on Wheels 4 years ago and began operation in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. Because of its incredible success we are opening an office in Las Vegas. We will be looking for college, juniors and seniors, and grad students, preferably (but not necessary) education majors, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average who are interested in working as "homework helpers." Each college student that is hired will: be trained to work one-on-one with students and parents, have flexible work hours that fit their college schedule, be paid $15-20 per hr to work with as many clients as they have time. We are looking for students who: have experience tutoring, are responsible, are role models for our clients, who have a personality that allows them to be successful working one-on-one.
Since all homework helpers must be recommended by a College/University professor we wanted to get this information to you early so you might target students who would be interested and direct them to: http://www.homeworkonwheels.com/lasvegas/ for additional information and an online application.
We currently have professors from Cal Poly, Pomona, University of La Verne, Claremont Colleges, Cal State San Bernardino, and the University of California, Riverside that refer students to us.
If you would like more information please call Brian Grasmick at 452-9700, our office in Claremont (909) 981-0800 or email either of us: briangrasmick@homeworkonwheels.com, david@homeworkonwheels.com
Thank you.
David Grasmick, Executive Director and Cal Poly Professor Emeritus
Homework on Wheels
(909) 981-0800
david@homeworkonwheels.com
http://www.homeworkonwheels.com
“Homework on Wheels” is coming to Las Vegas in August. "HOW" is a company, that provides homework/tutoring help for K-12 students in their home. My wife and I founded Homework on Wheels 4 years ago and began operation in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. Because of its incredible success we are opening an office in Las Vegas. We will be looking for college, juniors and seniors, and grad students, preferably (but not necessary) education majors, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average who are interested in working as "homework helpers." Each college student that is hired will: be trained to work one-on-one with students and parents, have flexible work hours that fit their college schedule, be paid $15-20 per hr to work with as many clients as they have time. We are looking for students who: have experience tutoring, are responsible, are role models for our clients, who have a personality that allows them to be successful working one-on-one.
Since all homework helpers must be recommended by a College/University professor we wanted to get this information to you early so you might target students who would be interested and direct them to: http://www.homeworkonwheels.com/lasvegas/ for additional information and an online application.
We currently have professors from Cal Poly, Pomona, University of La Verne, Claremont Colleges, Cal State San Bernardino, and the University of California, Riverside that refer students to us.
If you would like more information please call Brian Grasmick at 452-9700, our office in Claremont (909) 981-0800 or email either of us: briangrasmick@homeworkonwheels.com, david@homeworkonwheels.com
Thank you.
David Grasmick, Executive Director and Cal Poly Professor Emeritus
Homework on Wheels
(909) 981-0800
david@homeworkonwheels.com
http://www.homeworkonwheels.com
Project Citizen Showcase, May 16, 2007
You are invited to attend
Project Citizen:
Showcasing Students' Work in Public Policy
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Reed Whipple Cultural Center
821 Las Vegas Blvd., North
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Project Citizen:
Showcasing Students' Work in Public Policy
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Reed Whipple Cultural Center
821 Las Vegas Blvd., North
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Featured schools include Canyon Springs High School, Eva Wolfe Elementary School, and Lynch Elementary School
RSVP to cathi@nvbar.org or call (702) 317-1416
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
SNCSS End-of-Year Gathering
The Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (SNCSS)
Come and gather with fellow social studies colleagues to meet other SNCSS
members, share this year's classroom survival stories, honor SNCSS
Teacher-of-the-Year recipients, enjoy tasty appetizers, and hopefully, win
one of several door prizes!
Where: Jillian's, located in the Neonopolis Center adjacent to the
Fremont Street Experience, 450 Fremont Street, Suite 130
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Time: 4 PM to 7 PM
This is a great opportunity to renew your membership, or to welcome new
members! Don't forget that this event is FREE to members or $20.00 to new
members, which covers one year's membership.
Please RSVP to Karen Sedoti if you plan to attend!
*This event will be sponsored by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
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Directions to Jillian's:
From US 95 North and South: Exit Las Vegas Blvd (Exit 75A). Go South on
Las Vegas Blvd. Pass the Neonopolis Center. Turn right onto Carson
Street. Go 1 Block and turn right on 4th Street (one way). The
Neonopolis Parking Garage is on the right side, just beyond the Fremont
St. Experience Parking Garage (red garage).
From I-15 North: Take I-15 to US 95 South. Exit Las Vegas Blvd (Exit
75A). Go South on Las Vegas Blvd. Pass the Neonopolis Center. Turn
right onto Carson Street. Go 1 Block and turn right onto 4th Street (one
way). The Neonopolis Parking Garage is on the right side, just beyond the
Fremont St. Experience Parking Garage (red garage).
From I-15 South: Take I-15 South to US 95 South. Exit Las Vegas Blvd
(Exit 75A). Go South on Las Vegas Blvd. Pass the Neonopolis Center. Turn
right onto Carson Street. Go 1 Block and turn right onto 4th Street (one
way). The Neonopolis Parking Garage is on the right side, just beyond the
Fremont St. Experience Parking Garage (red garage).
Please Note: Jillian’s can validate guest parking for up to 5 hours per
visit in the Neonopolis Parking Garage ONLY and not for the Fremont Street
Experience (Red) Garage. Jillian's is NOT a part of the Fremont Street
Experience! If you park there by mistake, you must individually pay for
your own parking charges!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
CUE-SN Multimedia Festival, May 17
CUE of Southern Nevada will celebrate another year of the CUE-SN Multimedia Festival by awarding the winners on May 17. The event is at Basic High School from 6-7:30 PM. Contact Cynthia Ochoa for reservations and information.
Congratulations winners!
Project Wild/Aquatic Training (May 19 and June 2)
Contact Margie Klien at (702-486-5127 x.3502)to register for Project Wild or Project Aquatic training. Each are full day events and lots of fun.
Scholastic Book Fair, May 16-31
Wednesday, 05/16/2007 - Thursday, 05/31/2007
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OPEN ONE SATURDAY ONLY - MAY 19TH!
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OPEN ONE SATURDAY ONLY - MAY 19TH!
The bi-annual Scholastic Bookfair is coming. See http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse to regiater and receive a $10 off coupon.
Las Vegas Warehouse
4114 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89115, (877) 483-2665
4114 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89115, (877) 483-2665
Phi Delta Kappa Induction Ceremony (May 7, 2007)
The Las Vegas Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa invites you to attend the
PDK Annual Awards and Induction Ceremony
with special guest
Dr. John Amato, President of Phi Delta Kappa, International
Our final meeting of the 2006-2007 school year promises to be an outstanding evening. Following a delicious buffet, the Las Vegas chapter will present awards to local individuals who regularly exemplify the ideals of PDK, induct new members, and enjoy a presentation by PDK International President Dr. John Amato. We hope you will join us as we celebrate Phi Delta Kappa and the ideals the organization holds dear.
Dinner will be served and the meeting will conclude with door prizes
Monday, May 7, 2007 ~ 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Las Vegas Library (833 Las Vegas Boulevard, North Las Vegas 89101)
RSVPs Required: Contact Dr. Victoria Kilbury at vicki725@cox.net or (702) 796-3852 by May 4
PDK Annual Awards and Induction Ceremony
with special guest
Dr. John Amato, President of Phi Delta Kappa, International
Our final meeting of the 2006-2007 school year promises to be an outstanding evening. Following a delicious buffet, the Las Vegas chapter will present awards to local individuals who regularly exemplify the ideals of PDK, induct new members, and enjoy a presentation by PDK International President Dr. John Amato. We hope you will join us as we celebrate Phi Delta Kappa and the ideals the organization holds dear.
Dinner will be served and the meeting will conclude with door prizes
Monday, May 7, 2007 ~ 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Las Vegas Library (833 Las Vegas Boulevard, North Las Vegas 89101)
RSVPs Required: Contact Dr. Victoria Kilbury at vicki725@cox.net or (702) 796-3852 by May 4
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