PSU Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship Opportunity

The Portland State University Graduate School of Education Department of Special Education is pleased to offer a scholarship for full tuition support through special education licensure. We are seeking individuals interested in working with children and youth with autism, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and/or behavioral disorders who come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. 

Requirements to apply:

·         Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor’s equivalent

·         Completed application to the Special Education licensure program

·         Have experience/desire to work with students from culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds who require intensive supports (e.g., students with multiple disabilities)

·         Have a linguistically diverse background and/or

·         Unique skills to serve culturally/linguistically diverse students who require intensive supports

·         Commitment to teaching as a special educator for at least two years

The program has a strong interest in recruiting candidates who are bilingual in any language or that come from a culturally diverse background. 

Program Options

·         1 Year full-time (at least 16-credits per term) OR

·         2 Year part-time program (at least 6 credits per term)

o   Evening coursework

Start Date: June 22^nd, 2015

Apply immediately by contacting:

Dr. Julie Esparza Brown                   OR                   Dr. Sheldon Loman

503-725-4696                                                           503-725-5939

email: jebrown@pdx.edu                                         email: sheldon.loman@pdx.edu

Mathematics Education and Society Conference

The MES 8 Conference is a forum for discussing the social, political, cultural, and ethical dimensions of mathematics education. The Conference aims to:

• Bring together mathematics educators from around the world to disseminate research that explores these dimensions of mathematics education.
• Discuss theoretical and methodological issues related to research of this type, to foster international co-operation in the area. 
• Develop a strong research community interested in these dimensions. 

The residential nature of the conference, in which all participants reside at the same venue, is a key feature of MES conferences and is designed to encourage the development of such an interactional community.

Previous conferences took place in Nottingham (UK, 1998), Montechoro (Portugal, 2000), Helsingør (Denmark, 2002), Gold Coast (Australia, 2004), Albufeira (Portugal, 2008), Berlin (Germany, 2010), and Cape Town, South Africa (2012).

The 8th Mathematics Education and Society Conference (MES 8) will take place in Portland, Oregon, USA and is being hosted by Portland State University.

To register click here.

Into the Forest: A Workshop for Teachers to Extend Outdoor School Learning

Into the Forest: A Workshop for Teachers to Extend Outdoor School Learning

August 12-14, 2015 at The Oregon Garden in Silverton

 Are you a fifth- or sixth-grade teacher whose students will attend Outdoor School next year? 

Would you like to strengthen and enhance your students’ learning related to Oregon forests?    Are you looking for creative ways to teach new state standards using natural resources?

In Oregon, nearly 50 percent of our state’s 61 million acres is forestland. Because we depend so profoundly on our forests, being knowledgeable about them is crucial.

  

In this three-day workshop, you will:

Social Studies Opportunity Grades 5-12

Social Studies Opportunity Grades 5-12

Brought to you by Classroom Law Project, experts in civic education and teacher professional development in Portland, OR.

What: Summer Institute for Social Studies Teachers

Where: Central Oregon Community College, Bend

When: June 23-June 26, 2015

Join Dr. Paula McAvoy, researcher and co-author of The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education. Dr. McAvoy will discuss her findings and share skills teachers can use to facilitate classroom discussions about controversial issues.  

THE POLITICAL CLASSROOM: from YIKES to YES!

Register by June 5

STEM Week Oregon, May 2 – May 10

What is STEM Week Oregon?

STEM Week Oregon is a state-wide movement to raise awareness, celebrate and engage young people in activities involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

• Anyone, anywhere can participate.
• Sample STEM activities are available.
• No experience needed.

 How do I participate in STEM Week Oregon?

• Participate in a STEM related activity during May 2 – May 10. Need some ideas? Check out these STEM-related activities.
• Get social! The official hashtag for STEM Week Oregon is #StemWeekOregon.

Educators (in-school and out-of-school):  Incorporate fun and innovative STEM activities into your classroom or program anytime from May 2 – May 10 2015. Encourage your school, organization and fellow educators to do the same!
Principals:  Engage your entire school in celebrating STEM Day. Encourage each teacher in every subject to celebrate STEM in a creative way
Students: Get excited about STEM and join in your classroom STEM Day activities! Find out more ways you can get involved in STEM learning outside of school.
Community Organizations: Host STEM activities for youth and families in your community to generate excitement for STEM.
Companies and STEM Professionals:  Sign-up for Oregon Connections to volunteer at a local school, speak about your exciting STEM career, or host a field trip for students at your business for local students.
Colleges and Universities: Raise STEM awareness on your campus by hosting community STEM activities for students and/or the broader community, encourage your students to partner with local K-12 institutions. Encourage your faculty to Sign-up for Oregon Connections where they can connect with K-12 counterparts, share their research, or host a STEM related field trip.

Artistic Director Needed for Aurora Chorus of Portland

Aurora Chorus of Portland, Oregon, seeks an Artistic Director for its winter term 2015 as sabbatical replacement for Joan Szymko. Program, rehearse and conduct a non-traditional seasonal winter concert for this 90-member women’s chorus.
Salary: $1760/month August – December.
Rehearsals on Thursday evenings beginning September 10, 2015. Concerts on December 13, 2015: matinee and evening performances.
Plan for an 80-minute concert without intermission. Examples of prior concerts available online at AuroraChorus.org along with access to our choral library catalog listing over 500 titles.
Apply by resume and cover letter to: info@aurorachorus.org by May 1, 2015.
Submit a proposed concert title and links to performances or sample scores for 3 songs you would program: one “audience favorite,” one “musically significant” and one conveying the concert theme. Please reference any YouTube recordings of your conducting.
More information online at AuroraChorus.org.

PLTW

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)  teacher registration is now open.  To register go to https://www.pltw.org/get-involved/register-pltw This year we are offering Gateway To Technology (GTT) Design & Modeling (DM) July 6^th – 10th and Automation & Robotics (AR) July 13^th – 17th, Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles Of Engineering (POE) also offered July 6 – 19^th.  PLTW training is held at OIT campus Klamath Falls.  Tuition is  $1,125.00 for each GTT course food $425.00 and tuition for IED & POE is $2,250.00 with lodging/meals $950.00.  Contact Barbara.metcalf@oit.edu if you have questions or call 541-885-1494.

In June we will be holding our first PLTW training session at the OIT Wilsonville campus and offering the elementary LAUNCH course and GTT Automation & Robotics.

Barbara Metcalf Barbara Metcalf Assistant Affiliate Director Project Lead The Way Oregon Institute of Technology

LA Materials Adoption Committee

Oregon Math Leaders 2015 (OML)

Who:  You and between 100-200 other Oregon Math Educators

When:   August 2-4, 2015 (Sunday afternoon-Tuesday afternoon)

Where:  Willamette University located in Salem.

Why:  Because you want to improve the math education in your classroom, your school your district, or across the state.  This gathering of teachers will be a prime to continue to learn how to effectively teach mathematics for deeper conceptual understanding.

Registration opens Valentines Day 2015

George Washington Teacher Summer Institute

Established in 1999, the George Washington Teacher Institute Summer Residential Program is a highly competitive educational experience that brings teachers to Mount Vernon, Virginia for an intensive week of study at Washington's home. Participating teachers are immersed in the study and discussion of the remarkable role George Washington played in the founding of our nation and this critical period of American history.

PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Examine the character and accomplishments of George Washington while living on his 18th Century estate
• Engage in active discussion of 18th Century history with top historians
• Explore Mount Vernon through interactive workshops, tours, and group projects
• Connect to Common Core and discuss how to strengthen teaching history in all aspects of curriculum
• Return to your classroom with new knowledge, teaching materials and enthusiasm to share with your students and colleagues

OMSI Teacher Open House

Free Event: Feb 11, 2015, 4-7pm 
We are excited that this winter's teacher open house will feature two new exhibits:

Mazes
Zoo in You: The Human Microbiome

Treat yourself to an evening of student-free learning at OMSI. Find out what’s new at the museum this spring, meet OMSI educators, gather information about educational resources offered by our community partners, and get inspired with ways to enrich your classroom curriculum. OMSI program representatives will assist with planning your activities for the year. 

Light snacks will be provided.

This professional evening is for in-service, pre-service and homeschool teachers only. Guests and family members will not be admitted to this event. Valid school-issued ID (or business card or pay stub), or confirmation of intent to homeschool will be required at the door.

Preregistration is required. Register now.

The Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institutes

The Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institutes

Immerse yourself in the practice of teaching with primary sources from the unparalleled collections of Library of Congress this summer. Apply to attend a week-long professional development program for K-12 educators in the nation’s capital.

In 2015, the Library will offer five Institute weeks:

• Open sessions (any subject area): June 22-26, July 6-10 or July 27-31
• Science focus: July 20-24
• Civil rights focus: August 3-7

Application Deadline: March 24th, 2015

Each Institute week, Library of Congress education specialists facilitate sessions modeling strategies for using primary sources to engage students, build critical thinking skills, and construct knowledge. Participants reflect on and discuss how the strategies apply to their students, subject areas, and classrooms or school libraries.

PDX Reading Specialist, LLC​

Learn. Accommodate. Inspire.

PPS is partnering with Decoding Dyslexia Oregon in order to offer PD to central and school-based staff.  There will be two opportunitites for Dyslexia 101 (overview of dyslexia in order to better understand and support our students with this language-based learning disability​):

Tuesday 2/24 (8:30-12:00 at Marshall 39/41) Dyslexia 101

Thursday 2/26 (8:30-12:00 Marshall 39/41) Dyslexia 101

Sign up on the Learning Campus; we can provide substitutes for up to 35 people.

If you have any questions please contact Angela Hubbs, Asst. Director of ICA, ahubbs@pps.net.

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships

Inform Your Students Today About the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships

Named for the first African American to walk in space, ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are available to 2015 graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools.

Four scholarships for two males and two females --- $5,000 each --- will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf of the former NASA astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Bernard Harris, and ExxonMobil.  Deadline for submissions is April 8, 2015. 

***Students may apply for the scholarship online.

Please distribute the scholarship application and guidelines in your districts.  For students to apply, they should click here to access the Council's website.

2nd Annual Oregon Synergy Users Conference

Date: Thursday and Friday, March 5-6, 2015

Location: The Embassy Suites Hotel, Hillsboro

Conference Cost: $135
This cost covers meals (Thursday lunch and dinner; Friday lunch) and meeting space for the conference. If you are paying with a credit card or purchase order (PO), please register first and then complete your payment with the information provided in your confirmation email.

Hotel: $159
We have a block of rooms available for Thursday night at a group rate of $159 plus tax. All rooms are suites and can comfortably, and privately, sleep more than one person. This beautiful hotel provides many amenities including a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, and an evening reception. Please contact Embassy Suites directly at 503-718-0007 and tell them you are with the Oregon Synergy User Conference to receive the conference rate.                                                                         

Registration Questions:

Contact Vianey Rojas, rojasavv@hsd.k12.or.us or call 503.844.1514

Notes:

• Please bring your own laptop.
• We have extra birds-of-a-feather time built into Friday's schedule. This is a perfect time to share and learn with your peers around the state.

OHS Learning Portal Advisory Committee

We need your input!

OHS Learning Portal Advisory Committee

The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) is seeking volunteers, visitors, local educators, and other community members to be part of the Learning Portal Advisory Committee. The Learning Portal will be an interactive learning space opening at OHS in 2015. It will serve as a cultural meeting ground for young visitors to better engage with and appreciate the depth and variety of the state’s history.

We are seeking three teachers, three parents of young children (age 3-8), and two K-12 students representing diverse Oregon experiences to provide ideas, advice, and feedback on the Learning Portal’s design and content creation. Candidates should have a passion for education, especially museum-based education. We are looking for people interested in working collaboratively on creative ways to engage a broader audience with Oregon’s dynamic, diverse, and interconnected history.

40th Annual Conference: Oregon Branch of the International Dyslexia Society

Ronald Yoshimoto, M.Ed, M.S.W., is a Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham (OG) Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE). He has more than 30 years’ experience in the fields of social work, education and dyslexia. He has been a social worker, counselor, teacher, educational diagnostician, principal, consultant and teacher trainer. He was principal of ASSETS School, a private school for students with dyslexia and gifted children, for 18 years.

Smarter Balanced Math Assessment

For more information click here.

Free Wellness Program for Middle School Teachers

Register by Oct. 15

WHO: Portland State University and Portland Public Schools

WHAT:  Recruiting Middle School Teacher for a Wellness Program and Study.   

This free, mindfulness-based stress reduction program is aimed at the occupational health and wellbeing of teachers. The program is free to teachers, and provides an opportunity for PSU to study its potential value for educators.  

Teachers, grades 6-8, who teach in the core academic subject areas are encouraged participate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Robert Roeser, Ph.D., rroeser@pdx.edu, 503-505-1836, or click here: http://www.mpower-pps.com

One Week to Go: Sumdog Math Contest For Portland Schools Schools

The free math contest for Portland Schools schools is now only one week away!

This year, you take part as a class, and compete against other classes in your school and across Portland Schools.

In order to join in the fun, teachers must visit: http://www.sumdog.com/en/Contest_invitation/?hc

For questions, contact info@sumdog.com