College of Education
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November
11
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| USF,
schools team up in teacher effort Joliet district: Training program at A.O. Marshall, Farragut By
Ted Slowik, Staff Writer, Joliet Herald
News JOLIET
- Pupils at two public grade schools are
benefiting from a teacher-training program
being administered by the University of
St. Francis. A portion of a $7 million
grant is being used to expand a teacher-development
program at Farragut Elementary School
and launch a similar program at A.O. Marshall
School. The
university developed a partnership with
the Joliet Grade School District for the
Farragut program two years ago. College
students spend time in classrooms, teaching
youngsters to read and picking up experience
about instructional techniques. Read
full article... |
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November
11
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Press Release: University of St. Francis, Joliet Grade Schools participate in $6.99 million federal grant for teaching high-needs students "This is another example of an excellent collaboration with the University of St. Francis," said District 86 Superintendent Phyllis Wilson. "It will have an impact on the delivery of instruction that will allow our students to be even better served. Our teachers are very excited about the opportunity and look forward to receiving information on how to better meet the individual needs of our students. The grant solidifies even more our commitment to provide the best educational experiences possible," she said. Read full press release... |
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November
2
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| The Future Educators of America will have their induction of new members and new officers on Tuesday, November 2nd at 5:00 pm in the Moes and Presidents Room. The Illinois Teacher of the Year, Deborah Perryman will be the keynote speaker. Deb is an Environmental Science Teacher at Elgin High School who transformed 335 acres of land on Elgin High school property to a hands-on, multi-sensory natural resource on environmental education. All USF students and neighborhood teachers are invited. More information on the teacher of the year. |
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Deborah
Perryman, Teacher of the Year
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October
30
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| In honor of National Chemical Week (NCW), the Joliet Section of the American Chemical Society will present a chemical magic show "Chemical Demonstrations Using Household Chemicals" by area school teachers under the supervision of ACS Mentors. The event, sponsored by ACS- Joliet Section and The University of St. Francis, will take place Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the University of St. Francis Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Admission is free so bring the entire family…young and old! Refreshments, prizes, and fun guaranteed! For more information please call: Jim Coglianese at 815-740-5243, ex.269, or Salim Diab at 815-740-3855. Visit the ACS Joliet Local Section homepage. | ||
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October
28
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The University of St. Francis, along with Joliet Junior College and the Joliet public libraries, have partnered with the Joliet Community Even Start program which will initially serve 50 families that live within the Joliet Grade School District. The program will work with low-literacy parents, as well as children age 7 and younger, in an effort to help younger generations break free from a cycle of poverty. Read full article... As part of the Even Start program, USF will offer T-Pals (Teachers Teaching Parents About Literacy Skills) which is a professional development graduate level course which provides teachers and families with methods to support learning and maximize familial participation in their children’s emerging literacy. More information on T-Pals... |
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October
27
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| All are invited to attend "Children's Literature: The Keys to Reading and Learning" presented by Dr. Dan Darigan on Wednesday October, 27 at 6:00 pm. The presentation will be held at the Twin Oaks Campus. Dr. Dan Darigan is presently a Full Professor at West Chester University, in Philadelphia in the Department of Literacy. He recently completed his first children's novel, Jumping Back in Time, and co-authored a textbook with Prentice Hall titled Children's Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in Good Books. He has published numerous articles in The Reading Teacher, Language Arts, and The Journal of Children's Literature and presented extensively at regional, national, and international conferences. Thank you to the College of Education's Dr. Janet Lueck for bringing Dr. Dan Darigan to campus. | ||
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October
16
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Mr. Del Bitter, Principal of Martino Junior High in New Lenox, will present a Supervisory Behavior workshop on October 16th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Twin Oaks campus. Individuals interested in attending should contact June Grivetti. |
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October
6
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Julie Duis, Education Coordinator for Ag in the Classroom (affiliated with the Illinois Farm Bureau), presented a preservice teacher workshop. College of Education teacher candidates in EDUC 385 Methods of Teaching Science and Social Studies, taught by Cathy Nelson, learned how to conduct classroom projects such as a soy bean necklace, Illinois charms, and corn plastic products. Teacher candidate Amber Fiterman was dressed up as a cow to demonstrate the "Beautiful Bovines" activity which appears on the Ag in the Classroom website. |
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October
6
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| Future Educators of America (FEA) will hold a meeting on October 6th at 4:00 PM in the Abbey of Marian Hall. Apple foundraiser information and order sheets will be handed out. New officers will be elected at the meeting. All education majors are welcome to come and hold office. Cookies and punch will be served. | ||
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October
4-6
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| The College of Education will host a Scholastic Book Fair October 4-6 from noon to 8:00 pm in the Moser Lounge of Tower Hall. All proceeds will benefit Joliet Public School District 86 A O Marshall Elementary School and Farragut Elementary School. Both A O Marshall and Farragut are Professional Development Schools for the College of Education. Last semester the fair raised $725 in books for Farragut Elementary School. The public is welcome to attend-bring the kids! Read Press Release... | ||
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October
3
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Volunteers
are needed to help at the craft tent during
St. Joseph Oktoberfest on Sunday, October
3rd from 12:30-5:00 PM. If you are intrested,
please contact Pat
Joho in the College of Education office.
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October
2
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Food...Football...Friends...Fun!
Come join us for the first annual
College of Education Alumni Reunion
at the USF Homecoming Tailgating Party
on Saturday, October 2nd from 4:00-6:00
PM. The reunion will be held prior to
the USF homecoming football game at Joliet
Memorial Stadium. For more information,
contact Amy
Benish. For other Reunion and Homecoming
events, visit: www.stfrancis.edu/alumni/homecoming/.
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September
27 & 28
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One hour of graduate level credit is available
through the Regional Education Academy
for Leadership (REAL) for attending
an Autism Conference held on September
27th and 28th at the Lisle Hilton.
The conference is presented by Childhood Communication Seminars and the speaker is Dr. Barry Prizant. Dr. Prizant has presented more than 450 seminars nationally and internationally on autism spectrum disorders. He speaks specifically on the SCERTS model which offers a framework of specific goals and procedures for assessment and educational programming addressing the core challenges faced by children with ASD. Interested parties can register on-line at www.BarryPrizant.com or phone 401-732-6335. |
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September
21
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| College of Education Adjunct Instructor, Chris Ward, was one of seven people named by the governor to the Illinois State Board of Education. Ward is a former superintendent of Lockport Township High School has been an educator since 1967. Read full article... | ||
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September
17
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College of Education faculty member, Dr. Nancy Hablutzel, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune on September 17th. The article, Man ruled father of unrelated boy, by Michael Higgins reported on a case believed to be the first of its kind in Illinois. Read full article... |
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September 11 |
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| Dr. Paul Brown, retired Assistant Superintendent at Lincolnway High School District, will conduct a workshop on Methods of Educational Research for those interested in instructing the course. The workshop will be held at the Twin Oaks campus from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. | ||
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| September 8 |
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| Assistant Certification Coordinator, Amy Benish, volunteered to sit in a Dunk Tank to raise money for Ministry Council and upcoming University Ministry mission trips. Katie Nelson, College of Education teacher candidate, organized the event. | ||