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Resources and Opportunities New memoir looks at insider's view of DSEA in the 1960's Chet Elder, who worked for DSEA for four years in the late 60's one of only three professional staff at the time - has written a memoir about his time here. Using experience first as a Delaware teacher in what is now the Colonial School District, then local association president, then DSEA assistant executive secretary, The Reluctant Revolution - DSEA in the 60's is an insider's look at a time before collective bargaining, before UniServ directors, when administrators were members, when DSEA presidents rotated through the three counties, and when there were 30 districts, not the 19 that we have today . Although the book was not commissioned by DSEA, nor is it endorsed by DSEA, it will be a fascinating read for many DSEA members. Elder worked at DSEA from 1964-1970 and then for the Maryland State Education Assoc. for 30 years, retiring in 2000. Elder is offering DSEA members a 25% discount, $19.60 per copy Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program taking applications The 2014-15 Fulbright programs unique international professional development opportunities for three to four months - are now open for application. By conducting educational research abroad, U.S. teachers can gain new skills, learn new instructional methods and assessment methodologies and share best practices with international colleagues and students. Teachers also have Earn up to $200,000 in safety and security equipment for your school Here's how it works. STEP 1: School principals, teachers and other school staff can nominate their schools until October 28th. Go to http://www.stanleysafer schools.com/#.gdZ0chclzgcO to nominate your school! instead of $24.99, plus $3.50 shipping for a total of $23.10, compared to the original $34 including shipping. The book is self-published, so make your check payable to Chet Elder and mail your order and check to him at 400 Black Gum Drive, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. For questions, contact Elder at 302-265-8154 or by email at chetelder@ mchsi.com. For bulk orders, please call for exact postage or UPS fee. the opportunity to expand their understanding of other cultures and international education systems that will enrich their schools and local communities with global perspectives. Teachers may travel to Chile, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Start your application today at https://dafulbrightteachers.org/. The application deadline is December 15, 2013. Find eligibility requirements and application information at www. fulbrightteacherexchange.org. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education. Items described on this page are not always endorsed by the Association, but are provided for your information. 22 October 2013 DSEA ACTION! STEP 2: School administrators, teachers, students, parents and local community members will get the chance to vote for their favorite school from November 5th to December 13th. STEP 3: The school with the most votes will win $200,000 in STANLEY Security installed products and services. Three runners-up will win $100,000 in STANLEY Security installed products and services. Each vote for a school also counts as an entry for the school to win daily prizes, so don't forget to vote daily! 2014 annual Delaware Geo Education student contest Sponsored by Delaware GeoEducation, the purpose of the 2014 contest, Plan, Respond, Recover: Exploring Natural Disasters, is to allow students to use maps to explore natural disasters. The theme can be interpreted broadly to fit your existing curriculum. Entry information can be found at the Delaware GeoEducation web site at http://mygeoworld.com. Questions? Contact Brooke Santiago (NCC) at 302-576-3085 or bsantiago@WilmingtonDE.gov; Miriam Pomilio (Kent County) at 302-739-3090 or Miriam.Pomilio@ state. de.us; or Nicole Minni (Sussex County) at 302-645-4353 or nminni @udel.edu. Deadline for entries is Friday, March 28, 2014. STEP 4: Winners will be notified in December and prizes will be awarded in 2014. Are you a lover of GIS? Applications are now open for T3G2014. T3G stands for Teachers Teaching Teachers. Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.) is seeking 100 educators and influencers of education, from grade school to grad school, formal and informal education, who want to improve their skills in working with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), supporting active learning, and providing effective professional development. T3Gers are a professional learning community, sharing strategies, ideas, resources, and inspiration across the miles, grades, and subjects. Go to the T3G page http://esriurl. com/t3g and check out the movie links as well as the application. The application deadline is November 25, 2013. Pet Care Trust's Pets in the Classroom: www.Petsinthe Classroom.org Here's a unique grant. The Pets in the Classroom program is accepting grant applications for the 201314 school year. Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade teachers who want a pet in the classroom, or who already have one and are searching for help paying for its care, are urged to apply . Teachers can obtain grants for the purchase of new pets, pet environments or pet food and supplies for existing classroom pets. There are seven types of grants available, including two new ones this year. For more information go to www.PetsintheClassroom.org. www.dsea.org