California Educator

NOVEMBER 2010

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 WATCH AT: www.apu.edu/stories/ron Heads up! Conferences and events Day of the Special Educator December 3, 2010 The California Legislature has proclaimed Dec. 3, 2010, as Day of the Special Educator in appreciation of the contributions made by spe- cial educators in California schools, and has urged all Californians to recognize the dedication and hard work of special educators. The event is sponsored by CARS+, the Organization for Special Educa- tors, which chose the date to follow the anniversary of the signing of the nation’s first federal special education law (the precursor of IDEA) on Dec. 2, 1975. Ron Letourneau ’88 Principal, Santa Fe Middle School, Monrovia, CA career in education. Now more than ever, our children need great educators. If you’re considering a career change or continuing your education, we invite you to explore Azusa Pacific University. With programs for teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators, we’re confident APU has a degree for you. Further your APU offers: • Convenient classes 1 night a week at 1 of 8 Southern California locations. • More than 36 credential and master’s degree opportunities. • Accelerated programs that allow you to earn your degree in just 12 –18 months. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. Programs start five times throughout the year. Contact us today! Call Click Email (800) 825-5278 www.apu.edu/explore/education graduatecenter@apu.edu Issues Conference January 14-16, 2011 Rio All-Suite Hotel, Las Vegas This inaugural conference combines CTA’s Rural Issues, Urban Issues and ESP conferences into one event, bringing together CTA mem- bers with diverse interests and perspectives for an innovative op- portunity to learn from many of the best content experts in the state. The theme of this completely redesigned conference is “Real- izing Our Dream for Public Education.” Brand-new sessions have been developed, and favorite trainings have been updated. As a special incentive to attend this valuable training, transportation costs will be reimbursed for first-time participants (those who have not previously attended any CTA Rural Issues, Urban Issues or ESP conferences) from chapters with 300 or fewer members; for up to four participants from Service Center Councils; and for up to five participants from each UniServ unit. For more information, visit www.cta.org/Professional-Development/Events/Conferences. Good Teaching Conference North January 21-23, 2011 Marriott, San Jose Convention Center The CTA Good Teaching Conference, presented in Northern and Southern editions, is designed to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers. Offering a variety of di- verse workshops in curriculum content areas for K-12 teachers, the conference provides opportunities for professional development and offers time to network and share ideas with colleagues and ex- perts in the field. More than 80 workshops are scheduled, including sessions on innovative educational best practices, technology, classroom management, and much more. Rob Black, the popular host of television’s “Rob Black and Your Money,” will present a bonus session Saturday morning on financial issues for educators. For more information, visit www.cta.org/Professional-Development/ Events/Conferences. AZUSA | HIGH DESERT | ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | INLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE 11031 CLMS/CLHS Annual Conference North February 25-27, 2011 Sheraton Grand Sacramento The California League of Schools, encompassing the communities of the California League of Middle Schools and the California League of High Schools, presents an annual conference in Northern and South- ern editions offering high-quality professional development to con- nect teachers, administrators and school support staff to a range of solutions for the real-world challenges impacting California’s K-12 schools. Gain useful ideas, strategies and tools to improve student achievement at your school. Attend as a team for maximum effective- ness. The Annual Conference North offers over 100 sessions led by seasoned educators and specialists; separate session strands for mid- dle, high and elementary school educators; sessions on reading, math and other content areas, RtI, PLCs, differentiated instruction, integrated technology, data/assessment, classroom management, Program Improvement exit strategies, and more; over 14 quality professional development hours; and college credit. Featured speak- ers are Rick Wormeli and Dr. Sharon Faber. For more information, visit www.leagueofschools.org/events/north.htm. Continued on page 37 34 California Educator | NOVEMBER 2010

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