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Title: e-Institute: Leadership Institute on English Language Learners
Body: Stanford University and WestEd are excited to announce a live, e-Institute: “Leadership Institute on English Language Learners: Aligning Theory, Policy, and Practice.” Kenji Hakuta and Guadalupe Valdés of Stanford University and Robert Linquanti of WestEd are nationally recognized experts in the field of English Language Learner (ELL) Education. Join these engaging experts live online to learn how to most effectively support ELLs’ language development and academic achievement, with a focus on practical applications for improving local and state ELL educational policies, systems and practices. The institute includes a series of nine webinars, Thursdays between 10:30am – 12:00pm Pacific (1:30pm – 3:00pm Eastern), from March 25th to May 20th 2010. Participants will strengthen their understanding of foundational issues in the effective education of ELLs, explore established and emerging research evidence and practices on the most challenging areas facing educators and policymakers, such as ELLs’ linguistic development; academic growth and achievement; and assessment/accountability aimed at improving educator capacity and performance, and leave with practical ideas that can inform the development of ELL master plans and school and district improvement plans. Find out more information about the institute content, technical requirements, and cost at http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/einstitute/ellleadership. For questions about the institute content, technology, or registration please e-mailschoolsmovingup@wested.org or call (510) 302-4248. Hammill, M. BILING ANNOUNCEMENT: e-Institute, “Leadership Institute on English Language Learners: Aligning Theory, Policy, and Practice.”, Stanford University and WestEd. BILING: Forum for Discussion on Bilingualism and Bilingual Education (BILING@ASU.EDU, 21 Feb 2010).
Source: BILING
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Title: Fellowships for Summer Russian Teacher Programs
Body: Deadlines are fast approaching for Summer 2010 professional development programs for Russian teachers and graduate students! All online applications must be completed by March 1st, 2010. *Summer Russian Language Teachers Program: http://www.americancouncils.org/program/29/ST The American Councils Summer Program for Russian Language Teachers offers qualified U.S. pre- and in-service teachers of Russian language and culture from both high schools and universities the opportunity to reach new levels of competency in Russian, and to experience firsthand the latest developments in the discipline. Advanced-level courses on teaching methodology, Russian language, literature and culture are led by distinguished faculty from Moscow State University’s Department of Philology. The program is six-weeks long, and takes place from mid-June to early-August. All selected participants will receive scholarship funding through a Department of Education (Fulbright-Hays) grant. Scholarship benefits include: full tuition; round-trip international airfare; housing and partial board; living stipend; Russian visa; accident and illness insurance; pre-departure orientation; and ten graduate credit hours. *Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Russian Teachers: http://www.americancouncils.org/program/3g/ISLI The Intensive Summer Language Institutes program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U. S. Department of State, and administered by American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS. The goal of the program is to strengthen foreign language instruction in critical languages at U.S. schools by providing teachers with the opportunity to study intermediate and advanced level Russian overseas. The program is open to current K-12 teachers as well as community college instructors of Russian who are non-native speakers of the target language. It is also open to graduate students enrolled in education programs intending to teach Russian. Scholarship benefits include: pre-departure orientation in Washington, D.C.; academic program in Kazan, Russia; international and U.S. domestic airfare; housing; meals; stipend for purchase and shipping of teaching materials; peer tutors; educational and cultural excursions; visa; program insurance; on-site program management; and ten graduate credit hours. Ericson, B. SEELANGS@bama.ua.edu. Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list (SEELANGS@bama.ua.edu, 19 Feb 2010).
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Title: Jobs: Research Assistants Center for Applied Second Language Studies
Body: Posting: 021008 Location: Eugene, Oregon Closes: 2011-02-28 The Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS), a National Foreign Language Resource Center, seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants to fill part time, temporary, and/or emergency academic positions. These candidates would assist the center with grant-funded research and development projects. This work will relate to language teaching and learning and may include conceptualizing, developing, and verifying the efficacy of practical language learning tools or developing technology-based tools for language learning and testing. Requirements: 1) BA or BS; 2) teaching experience; 3) knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy; 4) background in educational software development and delivery, website design and interface, significant program experience, or experience creating new products. Positions may be one term (ten weeks) or multiple terms, not to exceed one year without a further competitive search. The pool will remain open through February 28, 2011. Screening of applicants will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. Preference will be given to candidates who have: 1) native or near-native proficiency in a language other than English; 2) a graduate degree in linguistics, language education, or related field; 3) teaching experience at a variety of levels; 4) basic knowledge of statistics, psychometrics, and second language acquisition; 5) experience in server configuration and maintenance; 6) experience in website design and interface for educational tools; 7) knowledge of software development; and 8) solid computer skills. To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vita to Rita Healey by mail to CASLS, 5290 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 or by email to rhealey@uoregon.edu. Application letters should be addressed to Dr. Carl Falsgraf. EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. We invite applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
Source: CASLS
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Title: President’s Budget Request and Language Education
Body: On February 1, 2010, the President’s Education Budget request was released and JNCL-NCLIS staff attended the briefing at the Department of Education held by Secretary Arne Duncan and his staff. This year’s budget request was particularly concerning for many in the audience due to the initiative to increase accountability and transparency of education programs by eliminating many programs and consolidating many others into six funding streams. Reforms similar in nature to Race to the Top (which would receive an additional $1.35 billion) and i3 grants would continue and expand. The consolidation effort was vast, affecting programs and dedicated funding streams throughout the entire Department. Included in the consolidation would be the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) and many other programs that provide federal funding for languages and international education for U.S. students, which would be grouped into one of the six main funding streams. Many programs of importance to JNCL-NCLIS, FLAP among them, would be consolidated into the category for “well-rounded education” along with history, economics, the arts, and other subject areas. Overall, the Administration’s request would allocate more money to federal education programs, but the nature of the consolidations would make it so that smaller programs and subject areas are in direct competition for federal grants in larger competitions, rather than holding several smaller competitions which have their own dedicated funding as is the current situation. JNCL-NCLIS is preparing a letter to express concerns regarding the President’s Request to send to Secretary Duncan. Please find the Press Release and related information at: http://www2.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2010/02/02012010.html Lenker,A. JNCL-NCLIS, http://www.languagepolicy.org
Source: JNCL-NCLIS
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Title: Article: Linguists Scramble To Save The World's Languages
Body: From http://www.rferl.org/content/Linguists_Scramble_To_Save_The_Worlds_Languages/1964101.html Language endangerment, a global phenomenon, has likely never before been so pervasive. As small, minority languages give way to socioeconomic and cultural pressures, they also yield to languages that replace them. In the process, unique linguistic and anthropological information is lost forever. "Can it [language loss] be stopped or slowed? It's very difficult to know how that could happen," says Doctor Nicholas Ostler, chairman of the UK-based Foundation for Endangered Languages. Read the full article at http://www.rferl.org/content/Linguists_Scramble_To_Save_The_Worlds_Languages/1964101.html
Source: Radio Free Europe
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Title: Article: Virginia Beavert Keeping Sahaptin Language Alive
Body: From http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2010/02/20/virginia-beavert-keeping-sahaptin-language-alive There are only about 200 or so remaining Sahaptin speakers, and there may never be another as fluent as 88-year-old Virginia Beavert. But Sahaptin, a general term for the language that includes the Yakama dialect, will live on. Beavert herself has assured that with the Ichishkiin Sinwit Yakama/Yakima Sahaptin Dictionary, which will be released next month by the University of Washington Press. The translation dictionary, which she co-wrote with University of Washington linguistics professor Sharon Hargus, comes with a CD of Beavert pronouncing 9,830 Sahaptin words and phrases. Read the full article at http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2010/02/20/virginia-beavert-keeping-sahaptin-language-alive
Source: Yakima Herald
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Title: Germany in NYC
Body: From http://www.germanyinnyc.org/index.php?section=about-us GermanyinNYC.org is the new website built especially to serve the German-interest community in metro New York, and is owned and operated by the German-American Community Project, Inc. On any given day in New York, you can enjoy and participate in all kinds of things German: > From a cold German draft beer and hearty German food to classy Riesling. > From cutting-edge German rock bands to oompah bands with schuhplattler dancers. > From world-famous symphony orchestras to innovative ballet companies. > From German films to art exhibitions in museums and galleries. This website will tell you where you can find it. Everyday - all over town. Go to Germany in NYC at http://www.germanyinnyc.org/index.php
Source: Germany in NYC
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Title: American Association for Neo-Latin Studies
Body: From http://www.arts.yorku.ca/aanls The purpose of the AANLS is to promote the study and teaching of Latin and Latin-language literature in their Neo-Latin manifestations, from the beginning of Italian humanism until the present day. Despite the sheer size, importance, and longevity of this body of texts, much Neo-Latin literature remains overlooked and in acute need of every kind of scholarly attention, including basic inventorying and editing of texts; application of critical methods old and new; up-to-date translations and commentaries for a wide audience; and cross-disciplinary linkage of these texts to the variety of fields for which they constitute valuable evidence, including the physical and social sciences as well as the humanities. Learn more about the AANLS and its projects and resources at their website: http://www.arts.yorku.ca/aanls
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Title: French Videos from Médecins Sans Frontières
Body: From http://www.msf.org.uk/schools_french.aspx These French resources from Médecins Sans Frontières UK are free and can be downloaded for use in the classroom. The videos cover topics including the work of charity organizations, the causes of poverty, immigration and medical research. They are grouped under four page headings: 1. Association Humanitaire: MSF 2. Volontaires 3. Les Riches et Les Pauvres : Tiers-Monde 4. Santé. The videos are accompanied by transcripts and written exercises. Available at http://www.msf.org.uk/schools_french.aspx
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières
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Title: Frog Resources for Costa Rica Unit
Body: From http://www.dltk-kids.com The Puerto Rican coquí is a very small - tiny - tree frog about one inch long. Read a short article about this tiny frog and access frog-related activities at http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/puerto_rico/coqui.htm . Browse more craft resources from DLTK Kids at http://www.dltk-kids.com
Source: DLTK’s Crafts for Kids
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