Resources for COE Candidates
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| Announcements |
Kelvin Grove School is looking for a para professional who can work M-F from 8:30-3:10 to help a student with special needs. The salary is $10.00 per hour. If you are available these hours and are interested in this position please contact Mrs. Mary Jo Slingerland, Principal at 815-838-0737 x 105. |
The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics will be presenting its annual Scholarships in Mathematics Education in October of each year. ICTM has been awarding Scholarships to students since 1988. There will be a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 awards granted of $1500.00 to help defray educational expenses of the recipients. |
TEACHER LOAN FORGIVENESS Attention teachers! The Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act, signed into law last year, authorizes up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness for eligible, highly qualified math, science, and special education teachers. This dramatic increase -- $12,500 above the previous limit of $5,000 -- is meant to ease the shortage of teachers in important subject areas. To be eligible, teachers (with no outstanding loan balances before October 1, 1998, and who have borrowed before October 1, 2005) must be highly qualified, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act; must have taught full-time, for five consecutive years, in a Title I school; and must have taught secondary math or science or elementary or secondary special education to students with disabilities. Also, an eligible teacher who has already received loan forgiveness may receive further loan forgiveness -- "up to the difference between $17,500 and the amount previously forgiven." FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0414.html. The Department has a number that people can call for answers to their questions regarding loan forgiveness. The number is 1.800.433.3243 (1.800.4FED.AID). |
| Vacancy Notices |
St. Scholastica Academy, located in the neighborhood of Rogers Park in Chicago, has the following positions open for the 2008-2009 year:
Applications for teaching positions must possess an Illinois teaching certificate. Interested candidates should send a letter stating personal interest, a resume and a list of three references to: Ms. Anne Matz |
Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 is seeking candidates fro the following positions for the 2008-09 school year:
Candidates for these positions should complete an online application at the following website: http://www.applitrack.com/mchenry/onlineapp/ |
| Archdiocese of Chicago has openings for principals and teachers. Information can be found at: http://schools.archchicago.org/ |
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| K-12 District Application Information & Vacancies |
| Joliet Professional Development School Partnership |
A professional development school (PDS) is an inter-institution effort to continually improve student learning. A university and a school district partner over time in order to build relationships and commitment to shared goals. The institutions share resources, expertise, and responsibility for four main functions of schooling:
Joliet Public Schools District 86 and the College of Education at the University of St. Francis have established a professional development school at Farragut and A.O. Marshall Elementary Schools. This collaborative partnership is built on trust, respect and a shared mission. The mission of our Professional Development School (PDS) partnership is to collaboratively enhance the professional preparation of teacher candidates and promote continuous exemplary professional development of all partners. The focus of the PDS partnership is to improve student achievement through research-based practices carried out in an innovative teaching and learning environment. The PDS is dedicated to supporting a diverse community of learners at all levels of educational development through shared decision making, vision, goals, and trust. For more information, visit website. |
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| Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) Information |
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| Once you are a teacher... |
Regional Education Academy for Leadership |
Illinois New Teacher Collaborative |
Golden Apple's Teaching Excellence Network (TEN) |
Resources for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: |
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General Lesson Plan Learning Object |
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Dr. White-McNulty's APA Style Guidelines (pdf) |
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| College of Education Research Guidelines |
| The College of Education encourages its faculty to conduct research related to the mission of the college and the university. Such research extends our knowledge which, in turn, supports the learning of our candidates. Furthermore, the College of Education affirms that developing knowledgeable and skilled educator-researchers is a goal of both initial and advanced programs. Engaging candidates in research investigations as part of their course work is an essential part of meeting that goal. |
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| Additional Resources |
Diversity at the Blackboard Initiative |
Diversity Resources |
Illinois Certification Testing System |
ISBE Study Tips (Word Document) |
ISBE Content Area Standards for Educators |
Sites For Teachers (links to hundreds of sites of interest) |
Gamequarium |
George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) |
Glossary of Instructional Strategies |
KidSource Online |
Lesson Plans |
An Adventure of the American Mind |
PT3-Resources for the Integration of Technology into the Classroom |
The Library of Congress |
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence |
Partnerships Series |
Do2Learn Picture Cards |
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