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Title: Bilingual Motivational Booklets for the Classroom and the Home
Body: From: OELA Dr. Steve Moreno's Web site offers bilingual (English/Spanish) parent and student motivational/informational booklets, language tests, and other encouraging educational materials for use at parent meetings, parent-teacher conferences, parent information/education workshops, tutoring groups, student organizations, motivation-for-college preparation, student motivation meetings, etc. Free samples available upon request. For more information, visit: http://www.morenoed.com
Source: Dr. Steve Moreno
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Title: Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program Seeks Hosts
Body: From: OELA newsline The Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program seeks U.S. high schools/school districts to host English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers from Morocco for six weeks during March - April 2004. The Moroccan teachers would observe or team-teach English, French or Arabic language classes as well as serve as educational resources on Islam. This program is an excellent opportunity for U.S. schools to contribute toward promoting mutual understanding between the United States and the Islamic world. Of particular interest are high schools/school districts with ESL programs. A full program description is available at: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp
Source: The Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program
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Title: TESOL Publication Seeks Submissions
Body: From: OELA newsline Joy Egbert, editor of Portal, in Essential Teacher, seeks submissions for the Autumn 2004 issue on computer-assisted language learning (CALL)for differently-abled English language learners (e.g., gifted, physically or mentally challenged). For submission guidelines, visit: http://www.tesol.org/pubs/author/serials/etguidelines.html Submissions should be sent directly to: Joy Egbert Email: jegbert@wsu.edu
Source: TESOL
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Title: Call for Writers for Perspectives on Community College ESL Series
Body: From: OELA newsline TESOL's Perspectives on Community College ESL seeks writers for its three-volume series. The series is designed to bring into practical focus a wide and diverse array of reflective work on ESL/EFL education in community college settings. For more information, visit: http://www .tesol.org/pdfs/pubs/cfms/perspectivescc.pdf
Source: TESOL
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Title: Program Associate - Equity Center - Position #5 Level 10
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" NWREL Portland, Oregon http://www.nwrel.org/personnel/05.html Description The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) improves educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high-quality educational programs. NWREL is a private, nonprofit corporation which has served the Northwest region since 1966 as its Regional Educational Laboratory under contract with the U. S. Department of Education, as well as other federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. This position is in the Equity Center, which is part of the Center for School, Family, and Community. Applications Please submit your resume and letter of application to the NWREL Human Resources Office. Interviews will be conducted after internal screening. In letter of application, please reference Position #5 and how skills match the specific qualifications listed above. Applications may also be submitted by electronic mail to . Apply to: Human Resources Office Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory 101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500 Portland, Oregon 97204 Tel (503) 275-9510 Fax (503) 275-0660 Email http://www.nwrel.org/
Source: Equity Center NWREL
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Title: ELL Job Posting: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" NWREL Portland, Oregon http://www.nwrel.org/personnel/03.html Position Program Advisor-English Language Learners (ELL) - Position # 3 Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning Federal Assistance Program Description The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) improves educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high-quality educational programs. NWREL is a private, nonprofit corporation which has served the Northwest region since 1966 as its Regional Educational Laboratory under contract with the U. S. Department of Education, as well as other federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. The ELL Program Advisor will be part of a team to provide training and technical assistance, particularly in support of state, district, and school efforts to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. NWREL's Federal Assistance Program works with state departments of education, intermediate educational service agencies, local school districts, and other agencies in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to ensure that every child in the region has equal access to the highest quality education and an opportunity to meet challenging content and performance standards. The Federal Assistance Program is part of NWREL's Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning. Please submit your résumé and letter of application to the NWREL Human Resources Office. Interviews will be conducted after internal screening. In letter of application, please reference Position #3 and how skills match the specific qualifications listed above. Applications may also be submitted by electronic mail to . Submit résumé in text format within the body of the e-mail. Do not submit résumé as an attached word processing file. Attachments will be deleted. Apply to: Human Resources Office Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory 101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500 Portland, Oregon 97204 Tel (503) 275-9510 Fax (503) 275-0660 Email http://www.nwrel.org/
Source: NWREL
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Title: Upcoming Reading Conferences
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" http://www.oregonread.org/annualconf.html ORA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE Oregon Reading Association February 13-14, 2004 DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, Oregon Highlights of the Conference Friday, February 13th Keynote: Dr. Marcia Tate (Author of "Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites) www.developingmindsinc.com Luncheon Speaker: Pam Munoz Ryan Saturday, February 14th Keynote: Mary Ellen Vogt Luncheon Speaker: John Archambault FEATURED SPEAKERS Cathy Collins Block Nancy Pollette Nancy Johnson
Source: ORA
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Title: Teaching the World to Read
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" International Reading Association http://www.reading.org/2004/ 49th Annual Convention: Teaching the World to Read Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, USA May 2-6, 2004 The International Reading Association's annual convention is the premier professional development opportunity for those working in literacy education. In a weeklong program featuring hundreds of meetings, literacy professionals have a chance to exchange information, gain access to resources, and establish relationships with colleagues from around the world. Teachers, administrators, teacher educators, researchers, authors, illustrators, and a host of others gather to learn from one another, share experiences, and discover new ways to promote literacy. This year's convention will be held in the spectacular setting of Reno-Tahoe, surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Plan now on joining your colleagues there.
Source: International Reading Association
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Title: ERIC: Education of students who are Latino
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" http://eric-web.tc.columbia.edu/msasub.asp?mid=1&sid=27 ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education Number 188- Labor Market Outcomes of Hispanics by Generation, (10/2003) View as : [HTML] [PDF] This digest presents an analysis of the workforce participation of Latinos, emphasizing findings by generation. It describes the demographics of native-born and immigrant Latinos and compares labor market outcomes for adult, young adult, and teen workers. The digest also explores the relationship... Number 187- Hispanics in College: Participation and Degree Attainment, (10/2003) View as : [HTML] [PDF] This digest analyzes the postsecondary outcomes of Latino students, focusing on college entry and participation, undergraduate enrollment patterns, differences in persistence rates, 2- and 4-year college completion, and graduate and professional school enrollment. Patterns of participation and ... Number 167s- Estrategias para mejorar los resultados académicos para latinas, (8/2002) View as : [HTML] [PDF] Las experiencias educativas de las latinas se ven afectadas por factores como la pobreza, deficiencias en el conocimiento del inglés, el racismo, y el hostigamiento sexual. Con la orientación adecuada, todas las latinas podrían lograr éxitos escolares.... Number 167- Strategies for Improving the Educational Outcomes of Latinas, (10/2001) View as : [HTML] [PDF] Latinas'' educational experiences are affected by the interaction of many factors, including poverty, racism, sexual harassment, and lack of English language proficiency. With guidance from educators, Latina adolescents can make fulfilling educational choices. This digest presents a range of ... Number 162- Latinos in School: Some Facts and Findings, (2/2001) View as : [HTML] [PDF] This digest discusses the current educational status of Latino students, using data from "Latinos in Education," a report by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Latino preschoolers are less likely to be enrolled in early childhood education programs ... Number 155- New Trends in Language Education for Hispanic Students, (7/2000) View as : [HTML] [PDF] This digest summarizes the effective bilingual strategies described in a commissioned paper, "Transforming Education for Hispanic Youth: Exemplary Practices" by Anne Turnbaugh Lockwood and Walter G. Secada, and the recommendations of the Hispanic Dropout Project (U.S. Department of Education)... Number 153- School Practices to Promote the Achievement of Hispanic Students, (3/2000) View as : [HTML] [PDF] This digest presents recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education's Hispanic Dropout Project for school practices that promote the academic achievement of Hispanic youth, and it supplements the recommendations with examples from case studies. Each Hispanic student should have an ... Number 123- The Education of Latino Students: Is School Reform Enough?, (7/1997) View as : [HTML] [PDF] This digest provides a critique of the various educational strategies that have been used with Latino students and suggests alternatives that may be more successful. Many educators acknowledge that the reasons for the historic academic underachievement of Latino students... Number 113- Hispanic Preschool Education: An Important Opportunity, (7/1996) View as : [HTML] [PDF] Hispanic parents have been slow to overcome their historical reluctance to turn their young children over to nonfamily members for care, but the educational boost preschool provides is particularly important for the one-quart...
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Title: 9th Hmong National Conference
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" 9th Hmong National Conference April 2-4, 2004 Charlotte, North Carolina Ms. Bo Thao Executive Director Hmong National Development, Inc. 1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 110 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 463-2118 Fax (202) 463-2119 Email http://www.hndlink.org Call for presentations: Deadline December 19, 2003 (downloadable at http://www.hndlink.org) HMONG NATIONAL CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Over the past ten years, Hmong National Development, Inc. (HND) has hosted the Hmong National Conference to bring together professionals, scholars, community members, youth, and leaders to increase capacity, promote active civic participation, discuss community challenges, and to celebrate the successes together. "Connecting Across Communities" is the theme for the 9th Hmong National Conference - it reflects the growth of the community, and our need to build networks and coalitions with each other that extends beyond our neighborhoods and our community. CONFERENCE GOALS The conference is an opportunity for individuals from around the country to come together to (1) increase the professional capacity of professionals serving the Hmong; (2) promote community and civic activism of Hmong Americans; (3) promote and develop youth leadership and activism; and (4) promote the increase of scholarly works so it is beneficial to the Hmong community. Hmong National Development, Inc. (HND) hosts this national conference for people of all backgrounds to learn, share, and network, as well as to embrace and appreciate Hmong history and culture. The conference goals are to develop capacity of those who serve Hmong, stimulate active participation of the Hmong American community, and encourage partnerships and collaboration among diverse people working to improve the lives of new Americans. The Conference serves as an avenue for community, professional, and leadership development for Hmong and non-Hmong alike. The Conference brings together a diverse array of viewpoints and experiences, and aims to seek dialogue and common ground among them. We invite presentations from service providers, educators, researchers, policy makers, youth, business representatives, government officials, media representatives, and others interested in improving the lives of the community. The Conference has emphasis on: - Increasing the professional capacity of persons serving Hmong constituents - Mobilizing Hmong Americans to be active in the civic process - Developing Hmong youth leadership - Promoting scholarly works/research relevant to the well being of the community Conference organizers encourage workshops that explore actions and projects at different levels (from local, statewide, regional to national), and workshops that are innovative in format.
Source: Hmong National Development, Inc
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