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Resources and Opportunities Paralyzed Veterans of America 9th annual National Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest The poster and essay contest aims to involve school children in the activities of Veterans Day, by encouraging kids to creatively express their gratitude for the more than 26 million American veterans. This year's contest theme is "Show/Tell a Personal Story about a Veteran Who Has Made a Difference in Your Life or Hometown." Using their own words and creativity, children can express the impact of the many contribu- tions veterans have made on our country, from our founding fathers to those who have recently served overseas. The competition is open to stu- dents in grades 1–8. The poster con- test is open to students in grades 1–4, which will be separated into two categories for judging: 1st–2nd grade and 3rd–4th grade. The essay contest is open to students in grades 5–8 and will be separated into two categories for judging: 5th–6th grade and 7th–8th grade. Entries will be judged by a panel of individuals representing the Paralyzed Veterans of America, paralyzed veterans stakeholders who have a strong interest in our nations veterans, as well as educa- tors and leaders in Washington, DC. The grand prize winners - one student from the poster contest and one student from the essay contest - will receive an award plaque and an all-expense paid trip for the student accompanied by a parent or guardian to Washington, DC for Veterans Day 2012. Selected entries will be displayed at PVA National Headquarters, as well as PVA's web site and monthly magazine PN. Deadline is September 28. For contest rules, visit www.pva.org/ posteressay. If you have any ques- tions and/or would like to receive all correspondence about the poster and essay contest please e-mail postercontest@pva.org. Reading ASSIST Institute presents CORE Conference Reading ASSIST Institute pres- ents the CORE (Creating Opportunities for Reading Excellence) Conference at the Dover Sheraton, November 17, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. This one day conference will focus on reading in the Common Core State Standards. Keynote speakers will include Louisa Moats, author of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and Straight Talk about Reading; and Anita Archer, co- author of Effective and Efficient May and June are Breast Cancer Aware- In partnership with the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will be offering a free $10 gift card to those who get their mammogram in May or June. To receive this gift card, women can stop by one of DBCC's three office locations or the resale shop, ness Months at Tanger Outlets Great Stuff, located in North Wilmington. Women will be given a voucher for a $10 gift card that can be redeemed at the Tanger Outlets service centers. Check here for their locations: http://debreastcancer.org/about/ contact. If your organization is interested in this incredible funding opportu- nity, please contact Resource Associates today — we'll write the grant for you and greatly improve your chances of winning it! Grant name: NEA Art Works - School-Based Projects Deadline: August 9, 2012 Available: Up to $100,000 Number of Awards: 50% Teaching and noted lecturer on Explicit Instruction. Sessions will address reading instruction for children Pre-K through grade 8, including ELL. Early registration from May 1- June 15, is $195. After June 15, it jumps to $245. Continental break- fast and lunch will be provided. Special limited-attendance ses- sions will be held for school and district administrators. In-service credit is available. For more information and to reg- ister go to www.readingassist.org. NEA Art Works - School-Based Projects arts education activities; profes- sional development; projects that explore ways to integrate school- based arts learning in other content areas; summer arts projects; and, projects that explore new models. Incorporating digital learning; using arts learning to build creativ- ity, critical thinking, problem solv- ing, communication, and collabora- tive skills; and highlighting the role arts learning plays in supporting livable communities, are of particu- lar interest to the Endowment. Items described on this page are not always endorsed by the Association, but are provided for your information. 22 May/June 2012 DSEA ACTION! Link to RFP: http://www.nea.gov/ grants/apply/GAP13/ArtsEdAW. html Funding uses: The National Endowment for the Arts supports school-based pro- grams based on a curriculum that aligns with national or state arts education standards and includes formal assessments of participant learning. Project types may include: General eligibility requirements: Local education agencies (school districts) and state and regional education agencies are eligible. If a single school also is the local educa- tion agency, as is the case with some charter schools, the school may apply with documentation that supports its status as the local edu- cation agency. www.dsea.org