California Educator

February 2011

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 WATCH AT: www.apu.edu/stories/ron Conferences 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. 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 Further your GTC pre-conference sessions March 18, 2011 Hyatt Regency Orange County Three pre-conference sessions will be offered before the Good Teaching Conference South on Friday, March 18. Registration and fees for each one-day session do not include registration for the Good Teaching Conference. Unveiling the New California Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Elective sessions include overviews of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English language arts and mathematics. General sessions include an overview of CCSS and a discussion of assessment and accountability, with question-and-answer sessions. Moving the Teaching Profession Forward Using the National Board Process (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Learn about the National Board process and its potential impact on school culture, teacher effectiveness, and student learning. Explore how to build leadership capacity opportunities. Examine how National Board Certification fits in your school site’s professional development initiatives. 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans: What You Need to Know (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.): This briefing covers 403(b) and 457 plans, investing for retirement, and utilizing CTA resources. Release time is available for two members per chapter. For more information, visit www.cta. org/conferences. Joint Ethnic Caucus Issues Conference April 29-May 1, 2011 Marriott Manhattan Beach CTA is proud to sponsor the first Joint Ethnic Caucus Issues Conference, in conjunction with the African American Caucus, the American Indian/Alaska Native Caucus, the Hispanic Caucus, and the Pacific Asian American Caucus. The theme, “Stand Up! Advance Our Power Together,” reflects the strength of diversity in promoting the quality of life for everyone. The conference will provide a variety of topics that deal specifically with certain ethnic groups. Participants are encouraged to attend a variety of sessions that will provide them an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of issues facing our ethnic minority communities across the state. For more information, visit www.cta.org/conferences. Deadlines AZUSA | HIGH DESERT | ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | INLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE 11031 IFT grants April 30, 2011 The CTA Institute for Teaching (IFT) has established a competitive grant program for CTA members and chapters to support strength-based, teacher-driven reform for public schools. The grant application process is open to individual CTA members, small teams of educators, and local CTA chapters. The deadline to apply for 2011-12 grants is April 30. Competitive grants will be awarded to educators in amounts up to $5,000, and to chapters in amounts up to $20,000. All applications must reflect innovative ef- forts to achieve school and district reform and be strength-based and teacher-driven. Applications must specify how the proposal is strength-based, how it will improve teaching and learning condi- tions, and how student outcomes will be improved. For more infor- mation, visit the IFT website: www.teacherdrivenchange.org. Heads up! 38 California Educator | FEBRUARY 2011

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