Chabot Space & Science Educator Open House

Thursday, November 3 (4pm - 7pm)
Open House is FREE but reservations are required!

Our family is a big fan of Chabot Space & Science Center. Our 3-year-old and our 7-year-old always have a great time there. We've seen all of the movies there at least half a dozen times. The place is just . . . cool!

And Chabot Space & Science loves . . . TEACHERS. Next Thursday, November 3 from 4-7 pm is an open house for teachers. We get to learn about the various classes available for K-12 science classes in astronomy, earth, life and physical sciences.

Register here.

You definitely don't want to miss this. There's a raffle, hands-on exhibits and demos and other really cool stuff plus it's FREE.

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• New Programs, Including "Tap the Wind,” an Energy Class Where Students Design Wind Turbine Blades for Maximum Efficiency
• Visit the Challenger Learning Center® to Learn About Our Simulated Space Missions for Students Grades 4–8
• Hands-On Exhibits, Including the Interactive Bill Nye’s Climate Lab
• Hands-On Demos with Chabot’s Dynamic Education Staff
• Raffle for a Free Trip
• Telescope Viewing Through Our Historic Telescopes (weather permitting)

Outstanding Educator Award--Apply today!

California Teacher Corps Annual
Michael McKibbin Outstanding Educator Award
Your Opportunity to Honor an Excellent Teacher!

The California Teacher Corps is proud to announce the second annual Michael McKibbin Outstanding Educator Award. This award is designed to honor an outstanding educator in California who has completed or is currently enrolled in an Alternative Certification credentialing route.

Michael McKibbin, a retired administrator from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, has been instrumental in establishing and supporting alternative route programs in California. He has been a strong advocate for the selection of the right teacher for students in California and the California Teacher Corps Michael McKibbin Award recognizes and honors his lifetime work.


Application Process

Intern Program Directors throughout California utilize the California Teacher Corps Storytelling Guide (attached) to submit nominations.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically to the California Teacher Corps board@cateachercorps.org or in person at the statewide CCTC regional meetings no later than November 29, 2011.

Successful candidates will have attributes that align with the California Teacher Corps Vision, Mission, and Goals including but not limited to the following:
Exemplary educator who has made a positive, powerful impact on his/her classroom or school, including leadership roles

Second-career professional whose previous career will resonate with the general public

Highly-qualified and expert in his/her subject matter

Working in a high-need school, location, subject area or underserved communities.

The award winner is expected to attend the California Teacher Corps annual conference (February 9-10, 2012) in Napa Valley. It is expected that the Intern Program pay for conference and travel costs for the Intern. The nominating Director should submit a brief cover letter stating that, using program or regional funds, he/she is willing to pay for the Intern's travel and conference expenses.

To learn more about last year's winner, Baljeet Gill, go to our website. For additional information, contact the California Teacher Corps board at board@cateachercorps.org


Nominations Must be Received by November 29, 2011

National Board Certification--Take One!

Learn about the Take One National Board Certification Program
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Where: Oakland Education Association, 272 East 12th Street, Oakland CA 94606
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
There will be subsidies provided if the teacher works in a school that is "high-need." A California indicator would be an API statewide rank of 5 or less, but NBPTS also uses the federal guidelines of 51%+ of students on free or reduced lunch or Title I status
Please register with Lisa.Spielman@ousd.k12.ca.us
Background:
The Targeted High Need Initiative (THNI) is a program designed to promote the growth in the number of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) teaching in schools with the greatest need. The Initiative is in its sixth year. In 2006, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) created THNI Take One! sites to permit teachers who are not yet ready to complete the full certification process to benefit from some of the key professional development aspects of the full certification process.

Take One! is a product in which an educator completes one of the four portfolio entries included in the full certification assessment. Scores can be banked and applied later to eligible teachers who pursue National Board Certification. This program supports learning communities in schools, provides exposure to the National Board Certification process in a way that is less intense and more manageable.

Approximately 40 percent of teachers completing THNI Take One! continue to pursue National Board Certification. Even those who do not continue gain valuable professional development and insight into the reflective teaching focus of National Board Certification.

The teachers who participate in the Take One! process will be encouraged to complete National Board Certification as soon as they are eligible.

Teacher must be "high-need." A California indicator would be an API statewide rank of 5 or less, but NBPTS also uses the federal guidelines of 51%+ of students on free or reduced lunch or Title I status.

The THNI Participants can be accepted through the end of a calendar year which is the end of the NBPTS registration cycle. The Take One! portfolio entry for 2011 participants must be submitted to NBPTS by April 15, 2012.

SMSHBX Gallery Open House for Educators

You're invited to the Educators' Open House at SMSHBX Gallery

FREE! Educators' Open House

Please join us for a special educators' viewing, director's introduction and walk through of the exhibit. Learn how SMSHBX Gallery can be a resource for the educational community, connect with other educators and share your ideas. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited.

Day: Friday October 14, 2011
Time: 5:30 -7:30 pm
Location: 1804 Telegraph Avenue
RSVP for the SMSHBX Educators' Open House Here.

Current Exhibit: Works from the 5th Annual Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle + International Water Writes Mural Project

For more info contact Anyka Barber, Gallery Director at 510.473.6303 or smshbx@gmail.com