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| Subject | CES e-ssential NEWS * * * Fall Forum Proposal Extension & Special Announcements |
| From Email Address | news@essentialschools.org |
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| Date Sent | 05/13/2008 |
| Message: | Your CONNECTION to the Coalition of Essential Schools Network
Special announcements and upcoming opportunities from across and beyond the CES Network.
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1. Fall Forum Call for Proposals Deadline Extension
2. New England Symposium on Performance Assessment
3. Bayview Essential School Principal Job Announcement
4. Big Tree Learning Summer Fellow Opportunities
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1. Fall Forum Proposal Deadline Extended to May 28th
The deadline for submitting a proposal to facilitate a session at Fall Forum 2008 has been extended to Wednesday, May 28th. If you are interested in facilitating a session, but have not yet submitted a proposal, please visit our website for additional details and to access the online application form.
Fall Forum is by you, the CES network, and for you. We already have a tremendous set of submissions already this year, but after receiving a number of requests for an extension, we're happy to give applicants a bit more time. We know how crazy the end of the school year can be! So if it's been on your to-do list to figure out what you'd like to share in CES's conversation among friends this year in Charlotte, or to get your great idea in to us, now's the time!
This year’s theme is “Live It, Learn It, Change It.” Join us to create schools for the 21st century that are personalized, equitable, and intellectually challenging through your life, through your teaching and learning, and through the change that you inspire.
For applications guidelines and to submit a proposal, please visit our website,
http://www.essentialschools.org/pub/ces_docs/553
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2. New England Symposium on Performance Assessment
Join CES, The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Maine’s Great Schools Partnership for a New England Symposium on Performance Assessment in celebration of National Exhibition Month. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008, in Providence, Rhode Island, with breakfast and registration at 8:30 a.m. and program from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a lunch time address. On the following day, May 29th, a small number of attendees will have the opportunity to visit one of two Rhode Island schools to observe performance-based assessment in action.
Space is limited for both the symposium and school visits – registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more about the Symposium and to register online, visit:
http://www.essentialschools.org/symposium.html.
For overnight accommodations, a limited block of rooms have been set aside at the Westin Providence at a conference rate of $139.00 + taxes. Reservations must be made before May 20th to receive this rate. Please call 1-800-937-8461 and mention the New England Symposium on Performance Assessment when making reservations or use the secure online form:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0804235564&key=AFCD6
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3. Seeking School Leader for New Small School in San Francisco
The Coalition of Essential Schools in partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District is seeking a Principal to lead a new small, CES public high school in Bayview Hunters Point, San Francisco, that will open in August 2008. We are looking for a dynamic, strong, dedicated, hardworking, educational leader that has experience working with urban youth, youth of color, and traditionally underserved students. The candidate should have a vision for educational equity and a proven track record working with vulnerable youth and their families.
Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower Bayview youth to transform their lives while positively contributing to the betterment of their community. The Bayview Essential School students will become independent thinkers, problem solvers and self-directed learners. They will graduate as artists, scholars and community leaders.
Bayview Essential School will serve as a “think tank” for the relevant issues that youth face on a daily basis. The surrounding neighborhood will be used as an extension of the classroom. In this physical learning laboratory students will research and tackle relevant social justice issues that impact the quality of life of their community. Using the recording arts, graphic arts and digital filmmaking as vehicles for learning, students will document the life of their community, tell their personal stories, and influence change in their community and the world beyond.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* California Principal credential
* Administrative Experience at a Public Secondary School
* School Leadership Experience
* Experience with facilitating Professional Development
* Curriculum development experience
* Strong teaching skills
* Experience working with vulnerable high school students a must
* Experience with small schools preferred
* Experience with project based and service learning a plus
* Experience running an Advisory program a plus
* Experience in non-traditional educational settings preferred
People of color and residents of Bayview Hunters Point encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email to:
Mara Benitez, Senior Director, School Development, mbenitez@essentialschools.org
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4. Spend Your Summer Under the Big Tree!
Applications are now available online for the 2008 Summer Fellow opportunities at Big Tree Learning. All participating teachers will receive a $2,000 stipend for 3-4 weeks of curriculum development, including 8 days of collaborative work in San Francisco, CA (all travel expenses covered). This is also a great opportunity to connect with other "outstanding" teachers, share your expertise with students throughout the country, and be a part of an exciting new opportunity in education.
Interested? To submit an application, or for more information, please visit:
http://www.bigtreelearning.com/teachers
*About Big Tree*
Big Tree Learning is an online education startup helping high school students succeed in school and be better prepared for college. They believe that powerful learning starts with great teaching, so they're looking for dynamic teachers to help them build innovative, web-based learning materials in math, English, science, social studies, and test prep.
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