San Jose State University, College of Education , Elementary Education

K-8 Curriculum and Instruction: Bilingual Language Arts/Literacy

Location: San Jose, CA

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Job Opening ID (JOID): 23032

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)

Qualifications--

Required: A doctorate with expertise in literacy (reading/writing/language arts) or a related field by time of appointment. Knowledge of public school K-8 language arts curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment models. Knowledge of CCSS and California ELD standards. Experience teaching literacy in one or more educational settings. Demonstrated potential for scholarly activity, including grant writing. For appointment at advanced rank, a record of publications and/or grants and substantial teaching experience is required. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population evidenced by cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: Bilingualism and biliteracy in Spanish and English; proficiency in one or more languages other than English or Spanish represented in our service area (e.g., Mandarin or Vietnamese); teaching/working in or with K-8 schools characterized by cultural and linguistic diversity, especially in a bilingual Spanish-English environment; early literacy teaching; Reading Recovery; California Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential; literacy assessment; technology to enhance teaching and learning; second language acquisition and meeting the needs of second language learners; differentiation and using a range of pedagogical strategies to support culturally, academically, and linguistically diverse student populations; expertise and/or experience in providing services to students with special learning needs (e.g., Special Education credential, RtI, etc.), school-university partnerships and/or providing professional development to K-8 teachers in literacy, assessment, and/or instructing second language learners; literacy in the content areas/literacy across the curriculum, particularly related to STEM; NGSS and SBA; teaching a wide range of courses in pre-service and MA programs; program coordination; and K-8 core (language arts, social studies, mathematics, science) and/or a K-12 subject area (e.g., history/social studies, art, music, physical education, etc.).

Responsibilities: Teach graduate-level literacy-related courses in the following programs: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, MA (Curriculum and Instruction), and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RSC). Coordinate the RSC program. Supervise MA students’ research projects and/or student teachers. Serve on department, college, and/or university committees. Contribute to program and curriculum development. Maintain an active and productive research agenda.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 18, 2015

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close.  A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For full consideration, upload a letter of application, vita, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, research plans, and at least three letters of reference with contact information by October 31, 2014. 

Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Prof. in Language & Education/English as a Second Language (ESL)--University of Wisconsin - Madison

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position Vacancy Listing

PVL # 80575

Working Title:

Prof. in Language & Education/English as a Second Language (ESL)

Official Title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

An earned doctoral degree in ESL Education, Education Linguistics, or related area by position start date.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Experience working with schools, programs, teachers, students and community members from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Experience teaching (English) language through content at the elementary, middle or secondary level is desirable.

Principal duties:

Conduct research and scholarly inquiry concerning the educaton of English learners. Teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to the educaton of English learners. Advise graduate and undergraduate students. Provide leadership in the field at the international, national, state, and university levels. Collaborate with colleagues on initiative and program design, implementation, and maintenance. Provide service to the department, university, public, and profession.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. *************************

Employee Class:

Faculty

Department(s):	EDUC/CURRIC & INSTR
Full Time Salary Rate:	Minimum $64,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications
Term:	N/A
Appointment percent:	100%
Anticipated begin date:	AUGUST 24, 2015
Number of Positions:	1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 10, 2014

HOW TO APPLY:

The deadline for receipt of applications is November 10, 2014 or until the position is filled. Applications should include: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) at least three letters of reference sent directly to the Search Committee Chair; (4) two or more samples of scholarly writing; and (5) for recent doctoral students, a sample of the doctoral dissertation. Send electronic (PDF) copies of materials to: Professor Margaret Hawkins, Chair ESL Education Search Committee Email: Bernice (Bee) Powers at: powers@education.wisc.edu For questions, please contact Margaret R. Hawkins at: mhawkins@education.wisc.edu

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #80575 to:

Margaret Hawkins	Phone: 608-263-4667
ESL Education Search Committee Chair	Fax: 608-263-9992
Curriculum and Instruction	Email: mhawkins@education.wisc.edu
225 N. Mills St.

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. In the case where there are fewer than five finalists, the names of the five most qualified candidates must be released upon request. 
UW-Madison is required by law to request data from applicants for employment in order to monitor our recruitment and selection practices. In order for us to meet this federal reporting requirement, please go to http://www.oed.wisc.edu/reports-and-forms.htm to fill out the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form and the Applicant Self-Identification Form for Protected Veterans. Please reference the Position Vacancy Number when uploading your completed forms. Completing these forms is voluntary and your responses will be kept confidential and is not considered as part of the hiring criteria.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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AAHHE is now accepting applications for the Faculty and Graduate Student Fellowship Program! Deadline to submit applications – Monday, September 29, 2014!

AAHHE proudly announces its 10th Annual National Conference March 12-14, 2015 Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center Frisco, Texas “The Decade Ahead: Inquire, Innovate, Impact” “La Próxima Década: Investigar, Innovar, Impactar” AAHHE is now accepting applications for the  Faculty and Graduate Student Fellowship Program! Participation in this fellowship includes conference registration fees, special events, hotel accommodations, and travel funding. Download the Faculty Fellowship Program application at: http://aahhe.org/_resources/pdf/2015-FacFellows.pdf Download the Graduate Student Fellowship Program application at:  http://aahhe.org/_resources/pdf/2015-GSFP-App.pdf Deadline to submit applications – Monday, September 29, 2014! Please refer to the AAHHE website for more info: http://aahhe.org

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LEAD Resource Alert: Award Winning PARENT TOOLKIT Site Launches App- y la versión en español

 

LEAD Resource Alert: To download the free Parent Toolkit App, visit ParentToolkit.com/App or text TOOLKIT4 to 33733.

Mande el texto ESTOOLKIT al 33733 o visite http://es.parenttoolkit.com/app para obtener la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil ahora - ¡es gratis!

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You can visit the English version of the Parent Toolkit website by visiting http://www.parenttoolkit.com/ 

y la versión en español, visitando http://es.parenttoolkit.com/

 

NBC News has launched a new app for its Parent Toolkit website, a one-stop online resource for parents navigating their children’s development in the classroom and beyond. The Parent Toolkit App, produced by NBC News’ Education Nation and sponsored by Pearson, is available in English and Spanish on iOS and Android devices. Using the app, parents can access the Toolkit’s academic benchmarks and health and wellness tips on-the-go with additional opportunities to customize content they find most relevant.

The Parent Toolkit App offers a seamless user-led experience to help parents find and organize information that aligns with their child’s academic progress from Pre-K through 12th grade. Users can share tips on social networks, create family profiles, and mark items as priorities.

The Parent Toolkit is the winner of the 2014 Webby Award in the Family/Parenting category and AAPC’s 2014 Silver Pollie Award for Best Website in the Public Affairs Division.

 

 

NBC News ha lanzado una nueva aplicación del Parent Toolkit, un recurso en línea diseñado para ayudar a los padres navegar el crecimiento y el desarrollo de sus hijos desde Pre-Kinder hasta el grado 12 en el aula y fuera de ella. La aplicación móvil, producida por Education Nation de NBC News y patrocinado por Pearson, está disponible en Inglés y Español en iOS y dispositivos Android. La aplicación ofrece puntos de referencia para ver lo que su hijo va a aprender en la escuela, y recomendaciones para la dieta, el sueño y la actividad física. Los consejos de grado por grado se pueden incorporar en su horario todos los días para apoyar lo que está aprendiendo su hijo y promover un estilo de vida saludable.

 

Thank you - Gracias, EM ---------------------------------------------------
Enrique G. Murillo, Jr., Ph.D.

NBC News Education Nation "Thought Leader"

 

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About the Toolkit: In October of 2013, NBC News Education Nation unveiled an easily accessible Parent Toolkit to help parents participate in their children’s  academic success and personal growth. The Parent Toolkit is a one-stop- shop for parents as a website and mobile app, and includes:

Acerca del Conjunto de Herramientas: El Parent Toolkit de NBC News ahora está disponible en español. Este recurso se puede acceder fácilmente y ayuda a que los padres tengan mayor conocimiento del desarrollo académico y el crecimiento individual de sus hijos. Parent Toolkit, una herramienta integral para padres, está disponible por página web y por aplicación móvil e incluye:

 A "growth chart" containing grade-by-grade academic benchmarks for Pre-K through 12th grade in Math and English Language Arts
 Una "tabla de desarrollo" que contiene medidas académicas de Matemáticas y Lengua y literatura en inglés para cada grado desde pre-kinder hasta 12°
 Tips and resources for parents to support their children’s learning for Pre-K through 12th grade
 Consejos y recursos para que los padres apoyen el proceso de aprendizaje de sus hijos desde pre-kinder hasta 12° grado
 A guide to parent-teacher conferences and school counselor meetings
 Una guía sobre las reuniones de padres y maestros y las reunions con consejeros escolares
 A newsfeed with stories, blog posts and videos from a variety of sources
 Una fuente de noticias con historias, blogs y vídeos desde una variedad de fuentes

The goals of this free toolkit are to give parents a clear understanding of what is expected of their children at each step in their academic journey, and to provide a comprehensive set of tips and tools to help parents engage in and monitor their children’s academic development. NBC News enlisted a number of experts, from academics to classroom teachers to parents from across the country, to help review all the content. Visit the site at ParentToolkit.com

El Parent Toolkit tiene como objetivo brindarles a los padres un mayor conocimiento de las expectativas de sus hijos en cada etapa de su carrera académica, además de proporcionarles un recurso integral de consejos y herramientas que les ayude a conectarse al sistema escolar y participar en

el desarrollo académico de sus hijos. NBC News recurrió a numerosos expertos, desde académicos y maestros hasta padres al rededor del país, para revisar del contenido en el Parent Toolkit. Visite la página web es.ParentToolkit.com.

　

The Parent Toolkit, sponsored by Pearson, launched as part of the 2013 Education Nation Summit.

Parent Toolkit está patrocinado por Pearson. Este año, la página web sera ampliada para incluir secciones sobre Salud y Bienestar y desarrollo Social

y Emocional.

Parent ToolKit

Parent Toolkit - English (promotional flyer)

• 01.General Parent Teacher Conference Guide
• 02.Elementary Parent Teacher Conference Guide
• 03.Middle School Parent Teacher Conference Guide
• 04.High School Parent Teacher Conference GuideSML.PTCG-High
• 05.9th Grade School Counselor Guide
• 06.10th Grade School Counselor Guide
• 07.11th Grade School Counselor Guide
• 08.12th Grade School Counselor Guide
  

Parent Toolkit - Spanish (promotional flyer in spanish)

• 01.Consejos Generales Guias Sobre La Runion de Padres y Maestros
• 02.Escuela Primaria Guias Sobre La Runion de Padres y Maestros
• 03.Escuela Media Guias Sobre La Runion de Padres y Maestros
• 04.Escuela Secondaria Guias Sobre La Runion de Padres y Maestros
• 05.9no Grado Guia Sobre El Consejero Escolar
• 06.10mo Grado Guia Sobre El Consejero Escolar
• 07.11mo Grado Guia Sobre El Consejero Escolar
• 08.12mo Grado Guia Sobre El Consejero Escolar

Director of Higher Education Policy--The Education Trust

Director of Higher Education Policy

The Education Trust, named one of the three most effective education organizations on Capitol Hill, seeks a Director of Higher Education Policy to support the work of the organization’s Division of Higher Education Policy and Practice.

Reporting to and in consultation with the Vice President for Higher Education Policy and Practice, the Director of Higher Education Policy at The Education Trust will lead an ambitious, innovative effort to advance the equity agenda in colleges and universities. The work will combine efforts to improve both policy and practice to increase the access and success of low-income students and students of color. To this end, the Director works closely with the higher education research and practice teams, the Division of K-12 Policy and Practice, and the Division of Government Affairs and Communications. While the Education Trust’s higher education work historically has focused on K-16 issues (e.g., teacher preparation, alignment of standards and assessments), the work is increasingly focused on substantive improvements within higher education, such as federal and state financial aid policy and institutional accountability for improving student access and success, as it pertains to low-income students and students of color.

Major Responsibilities

The Director of Higher Education Policy responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead policy team in researching, analyzing, and developing new proposals on key higher education topics;
• Develop reports, briefs, and other needed material on key topics in the higher education policy space;
• Work collaboratively with our Legislative Affairs team to advance policy positions and influence legislation, including working with our coalition partners and presenting policy proposals and positions to legislators, administration officials, stakeholder groups, advocacy organizations and others;
• Work collaboratively with the Government Affairs and Communications team to monitor and respond to federal, state, and local policy activities related to higher education, including serving as a media spokesperson on those issues and actively participating on relevant cross-organizational committees (e.g. policy development, communications);
• Continually track, organize, and report concisely information relevant to higher education policy priorities from a variety of sources, including pending legislation, media reports, reports from think tanks, academic research literature, and other advocacy organizations;
• Collaborate with the Government Affairs and Communications team on the strategic dissemination of reports, briefs, and other collateral materials including press outreach and interviews, presentations to key audiences including legislative staff, and web-based outreach to the public; and
• Respond to time-sensitive higher education policy data inquiries from staff, media, legislators, and the public at-large.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for a combination of the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a significant leadership role within higher education;
• Demonstrated experience in policy development on higher education issues;
• Understanding of federal and state policy contexts that affect higher education, and thoughts about how to improve these policies through appropriate policy levers;
• Deep understanding of higher education policy and finance issues such as but not limited to the Higher Education Act and its Reauthorization, federal and state funding of postsecondary education, and federal and state student financial aid;
• An understanding of various institutional and system governance structures within higher education and the unique challenges specific to diverse types of colleges and universities (e.g., HBCUs, HSIs, community colleges, etc.)
• Excellent analytic and communication skills (both oral and written, and in a variety of formats and contexts);
• Demonstrated ability designing, communicating, and advocating for policy positions
• Demonstrated experience supervising policy analyses;
• Successful track record of managing a healthy and productive team;
• A master’s degree in public policy, higher education, education policy, political science, economics, or related field (Ph.D. or other relevant terminal degree preferred); and
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.

Personal Characteristics

• Passion for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for low-income students and students of color, and an unwavering belief that these students could be much more successful if institutions better served them;
• Self-starter mentality and the ability to work independently;
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence;
• Healthy respect for colleagues and ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Goal-oriented, project-oriented, and results-oriented;
• Desire to be part of an intellectually rich and action-oriented work environment;
• Strong sense of honor and integrity; and
• A warm, personal style with a good sense of humor.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Education Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

Please provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. You must combine your cover letter and resume into one document and upload that document. Our application system will not allow you to upload more than one file. To begin the application process, click this link:https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=10640681.

The Education Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization’s work.

Foro Urgente, Understanding the Humanitarian Crisis on the Border: Roots and Responses Thursday, Sept. 4 5:00 p.m. Texas Union Building (UNB) Santa Rita Suite 3.502 2400 Guadalupe St.

Understanding the Humanitarian Crisis on the Border: Roots and Responses Thursday, Sept. 4 5:00 p.m. Texas Union Building (UNB) Santa Rita Suite 3.502 2400 Guadalupe St. See map This Foro Urgente, or Urgent Forum, is a panel discussion and community forum addressing the humanitarian crisis on the U.S.–Mexico border, with a focus on understanding the transnational factors behind the crisis, its potential impact on U.S.–Central America relations, and its effects on populations on both sides of the border. The forum will also explore state and federal government responses to the crisis and the efforts of local organizations to advocate for immigrants who are detained. 5:00 – 6:45 p.m. Panel Moderator: John Burnett, National Public Radio journalist Panelists: ·         Denise Gilman, Co-Director, Immigration Clinic, The University of Texas School of Law ·         Father Ismael Moreno, SJ, Director of Radio Progresso and the Team for Reflection, Research, and Communication of Honduras ·         Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Commissioner ·         Marlene Guerrero Chávez, Human Rights Coalition of South Texas ·         Alfonso Gonzales, Assistant Professor, UT's Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies and Dept. of Mexican American and Latino Studies 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Community Forum Local organizations will share information about the short- and long-term initiatives that they are implementing to advocate for the communities affected. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Public Reception Sponsors LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the Department of Mexican American and Latino Studies, and the Graduate School at The University of Texas at Austin Space is limited; audience admitted on a first come, first served basis.

For more details, contact Paloma Diaz <p.diaz@austin.utexas.edu> or visit these links Facebook page LLILAS website

First International Spring School (Theme: "Measuring Scientific Reasoning and Argumentation"), to be held at LMU Munich between March 5 and March 7, 2015!

the Munich Center of the Learning Sciences (MCLS; http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/index.html) and the International Doctoral Program "Scientific Reasoning and Argumentation" (REASON; http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/reason/index.html) would kindly draw your attention to the

First International Spring School (Theme: "Measuring Scientific Reasoning and Argumentation"), to be held at LMU Munich between March 5 and March 7, 2015!

One of the main goals of the REASON International Spring School is to support PhD students from all around the world to extend their methodological skills and perspectives on research on Scientific Reasoning and Argumentation. International experts will offer keynote speeches and workshops dealing with various aspects of scientific reasoning and argumentation, with a focus on metholodogical challenges and possible solutions. Moreover, the International Spring School gives PhD students the opportunity to present and receive feedback on their own research and to create networks with each other, while they can enjoy their time in an international and positive atmosphere.

Overall, up to 45 PhD students from all around the globe can participate. Students without funding may apply for one of 15 travel grants of up to 500 €. For more information, please visit http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/reason_spring_school/index.html.

Hope to see you in Munich in March!

Frank Fischer & Ingo Kollar (on behalf of the Scientific Committee)