School of Education

Spotlight

Dr. Margo DelliCarpini will be a featured speaker at the Teacher Education Spring Symposium

Friday, May 18th, 2012 9:00am-12:00pm
Hunter College, CUNY- 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Chair of the Department of Middle and High School Education will be a featured speaker on Collaborating for English Learners at Teacher Education Spring Symposium which will be held at Hunter College. The needs of English language learners demand our collective engagement. This symposium is intended to be the start of a collegial dialogue that will bring together those involved in the preparation of teachers and administrators who work with PreK-Adult English language learners. By building bridges across our institutions and disciplines, we share knowledge and resources that can enrich our individual practice, ultimately strengthening teacher preparation for ELLs throughout their educational career. Any questions, please contact Dr. Laura Baecher at lbaecher@hunter.cuny.edu. To register online, click here

Dr. Abigail McNamee's New Book

Dr Abigail McNamee, Chair of the Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education, has published a new book entitled Breathing the Same Air: Children, Schools, and Politics in Northern Ireland (Strategic Book Group, LLC). The goal of integrated education in Northern Ireland is to bring Protestant and Catholic children together in schools in an attempt to foster an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect. These integrated school stress what divided communities have in common, rather than what divides them. They remain, however, a small percentage of Northern Ireland's schools. There are many stories of the long discord in Northern Ireland between Protestant and Catholic communities. Breathing the Same Air: Children, Schools, and Politics in Northern Ireland focuses on the stories of the integrated education movement, the context in which it began and continues to develop, and American researchers's experience as learned of these stories.

For more information on Dr. McNamee's book click here to view the video.

 

 

Announcements

Misconceptions and Realities About New York State Teacher and Leader Evaluation: Where Do We Go From Here?

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 8:30am-12:00pm
Bank Street College Auditorium - 610 W. 112th St., New York, NY 10025-1898

Teachers, school leaders, parents, and educaton advocates are conncerned about the narrow lens and hurried approach of New York State's new teacher and leader evaluation system. Come join us at Bank Street's forum to explore the impact that these evaluations will have on the work of schools and the lives of children and families.

Admission Free. Please RSVP to deisenstein@bankstreet.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Paid Summer Internships with Yonkers Public Schools (May Interviews)

Yonkers Public Schools is offering a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining hand-on teaching experience (kindergarten - through 12th grade) to serve as a Summer in the City Intern [PDF] for its Teacher of Tomorrow Program [PDF]. With a minimum 125 hours of service this summer you can earn a stipend up to $2000. In addition, if you are taking summer School of Education courses, your work with students could possibly count towards your fieldwork hours.

If you are interested in applying for this program, please complete the interview registration form Interview Registration: Teachers of Tomorrow Summer Internship 2012

Anyone who completes the registration form should be prepared to be interviewed on campus on Tuesday, May 15th between 1:00 Pm and 5:00 Pm. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only, and appointments will be assigned and confirmed in advance.

Understand and Prepare for National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification

This course helps teachers gain an overview of the National Board process and the skills and commitment required to pursue National Board Certification. It provides a continuum of learning and support structure for all teachers, novice to veteran, by introducing them to the principles of accomplished teaching as defined by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

For course registration information including course dates and times, click here [PDF]