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April 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update Released

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:18:00 GMT

In the April 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

April 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:34:00 GMT

In the April 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

April 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:40:00 GMT

In the April 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

March/April 2013 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:52:00 GMT

The March/April 2013 English Language Arts Teacher Update is now posted! The ELA Teacher Update is a bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and lectures, concerts, and exhibitions. Distributed by listserv, the current issue and past issues are posted here. To learn about subscribing to the English Language Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

March 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:16:00 GMT

In the March 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

March 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:21:00 GMT

In the March 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

January/February 2013 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:02:00 GMT

The January/February 2013 English Language Arts Teacher Update is now posted! The ELA Teacher Update is a bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and lectures, concerts, and exhibitions. Distributed by listserv, the current issue and past issues are posted here. To learn about subscribing to the English Language Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

New Talented and Gifted Education Parent Brochure Released by ODE TAG

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:01:00 GMT

The Oregon Department of Education announces that a new Talented and Gifted Education Brochure has been posted to the ODE TAG website. The brochure appears on the ODE TAG front page and in the Parent and Student subsection. The brochure is designed to provide critical information to parents and educators about the learning needs of TAG students. Parents may use this brochure to become better informed about their rights as parents of identified TAG students in Oregon. The brochure is available in the following languages: English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

February 2013 EII Update Released

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:26:00 GMT

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon educators.

Articles this month include:

David Bautista to Join ODE in April
CCSS Resources for English Language Learners (ELL)
Instructional Materials Criteria Adopted for CCSS English Language Arts & Literacy and English Language Proficiency/Development (ELP/D)
Evaluation & Support Systems Models Available
Evaluation & Support System Assurance Template Online
Implementation Resources Added to Content Area CCSS Toolkit!

February 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 23:01:00 GMT

In the February 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

February 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:59:00 GMT

In the February 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

January 2013 EII Update Released

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 14:56:00 GMT

Oregon Association for Comprehensive Education (OACE) Conference
Smarter Balanced Draft Initial Achievement Level Descriptors
English Learners Alliance Conference, March 14-15
Teacher Nominations for CCSS ELA & Literacy and English Language Proficiency and Development (ELPD) 2013 Instructional Materials Evaluation
CCSS Resource of the Month - Literacy in Science
New English Language Arts Specialist in EII!
Nominate an Outstanding Science Teacher for the Presidential Award!
Educator Evaluation System Toolkit Update ...MORE

January 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 22:14:00 GMT

In the January 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

January 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 22:09:00 GMT

In the January 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

January 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update Released

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 19:53:00 GMT

In the January 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

Encourage High School Seniors to Apply for the National Youth Science Camp!

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:37:00 GMT

Two high school seniors from each state will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation; overnight camping trips into the Monogahela National Forest; and a visit to Washington D.C.

The NYSC experience is offered at no cost to its participants, so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their financial status. Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge.

Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Thursday, June 26, and depart on Sunday, July 20, 2013. The NYSC is held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest. Application forms are available on the NYSC website at www.nys ...MORE

Nominate an Outstanding Science Teacher for the Presidential Award!

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:38:00 GMT

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. The 2012-2013 nomination period for 7-12 grade mathematics and science teachers for the PAEMST program is currently open. Anyone--principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public--may nominate exceptional math or science teachers teaching grades 7-12 for the 2012-13 Award Year. Teachers may also apply directly at www.paemst.org. The Nomination Deadline is April 1, 2013. The Application Deadline is May 1, 2013 for secondary school teachers (Grades 7-12). Elementary school teachers (Grades K-6) are eligible to apply in the next cycle in 2013-14. For more information about the PAEMST, visit www.paemst.org. For questions about the nomination or application process, contact: ...MORE

December 2012 Arts Teacher Update Released

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:23:00 GMT

In the December 2012 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

November-December 2012 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:07:00 GMT

The November/December 2012 English Language Arts Teacher Update is now posted! The ELA Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and lectures, concerts, and exhibitions. Distributed by listserv, the current issue and past issues are posted here. To learn about subscribing to the English Language Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

December 2012 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 22:25:00 GMT

In the December 2012 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

December 2012 Science Teacher Update Released

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:28:00 GMT

In the December 2012 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

December 2012 EII Update Released

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 18:58:00 GMT

Oregon Association for Comprehensive Education (OACE) Conference
Performance Rubrics Available for Educator Evaluation & Support Systems
Upcoming CCSS Webinars
Smarter Balanced Pilot Test 2013 Update
Missing and Exploited Children Program Poster Contest
Next Generation Science Standards Final Public Comment Period Coming in January!
Request for Applications on Engineering Design
Oregon Association for Comprehensive Education (OACE) Conference

November 2012 Arts Teacher Update Released

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMT

In the November 2012 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

Mentor Academy Professional Development Opportunities

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:13:00 GMT

The Oregon Department of Education in collaboration with The New Teacher Center is offering the Mentor Academy Year One Sessions: Foundation in Mentoring and Formative Assessment, Coaching and Observation & Setting Professional Goals, and Analysis of Student Work.

This training is a requirement for district personnel participating in the Oregon Mentoring Project; however, all districts are encouraged to send personnel who mentor/coach beginning educators.

All Sessions will be held in two locations: Seaside and Salem. Please see the flyer for registration and location details. For additional information please feel free to contact ODE staff.

November 2012 Social Sciences Teacher Update Posted

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:43:00 GMT

In the November 2012 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. Distributed by listserv, the current issue and past issues are posted here. To learn about subscribing to the Social Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.