Young Education Professionals-DC & DCAB-L

oung Education Professionals is a DC-based non-profit created by and for young professionals that connects tomorrow’s education leaders through relationship-building, knowledge development, career and professional development, and community engagement .DCAB-L supports the Washington DC/Baltimore area bluegrass community by providing a forum for its denizens.Disruptive, potentially illegal, or commercial non-bluegrass posts, are not tolerated and consitute grounds for expulsion

Monday, 30 April 2012

[dcab-l] Foster's Corner Playlist 4/30

Enjoy!

http://www.fosterscorner.com/FC20120430.html

Bill

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[YEP-DC] Vacancy Announcement: Calling All Teachers - Chavez Schools

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy
Vacancy: Teacher, All Content Areas

Essential Job Functions

Facilitate Learning

· Understand developmental levels of scholars and appropriately differentiate instruction

· Understand and use variety of data and data sources for lesson planning

· Monitor and modify lesson plans to heighten learning

· Effect variety of strategies to meet learning styles of scholars

· Integrate and use technology in instruction

· Help scholars to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Seek and collaborate with specialists who can support special needs of scholars

Establish and Maintain Effective Learning Environment

· Set and maintain high expectations for academic performance and behavior

· Foster nurturing, respectful, and positive classroom environment

· Collaborate with peers and instructional leaders to ensure rigorous and appropriate instruction

· Treat scholars as individuals

· Ensure scholar engagement and learning

Know Content Area and Apply Interdisciplinary Content Knowledge

· Align instruction with Common Core Standards and Chavez Curriculum Guide

· Bring richness and depth of understanding to classroom

· Demonstrate interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines

· Make instruction relevant

· Integrate public policy into coursework

Embody School Culture

· Take responsibility for scholar progress

· Grow and learn: work collaboratively to create learning community

· Promote confidence and build partnerships within school community e.g. parents, guardians, community stakeholders, etc

· Innovate

· Actively participate in professional development programs

· Assume role in school improvement beyond the classroom

· Keep current on trends, legislation and developments related to education

Core Requirements:

Passion for educating traditionally underserved scholars

Intense commitment to high standards and excellence

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years of relevant teaching experience preferred

Achievement of NCLB's Highly Qualified standard (successful completion of the appropriate Praxis content test; or undergrad/grad major or equivalent in content area)

To apply, visit us at www.chavezschools.org, Careers

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Terri L. Smyth-Riding, PHR
Director, Human Resources
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools
202.547.3975 ext. 19 (office)
410.733.2756 (mobile)

...you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back
- M. Angelou

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[dcab-l] LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS

Thanks to all who attended our concerts, all the performers who played
at Lucketts and all who helped in other ways last season (Oct. 2011
Through April 2012). We look forward to seeing you next season which
begins on October 6, 2012.

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[YEP-DC] Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic

We'd love applications from any interested YEP-DC members for our Teacher position working in a residential substance abuse treatment program for adolescent girls. Clients are either enrolled in an independent on-line school or completing school work from their traditional high school while they're living in our program, so this position is a mix of individual and group instruction and support. Please send a resume and cover letter to lbethel at phoenixhouse dot org. Position available immediately, open until filled.

TITLE: School Teacher

PROGRAM: Girls Recovery Lodge

STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISOR: VP/Director of Enhancement & Program Director

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for academic services of clients in the Program. Duties include, but are not limited to, completion of Individualized Education Plans (IPP), IEP, Accommodations upon admissions, making contact with home school jurisdictions to gather status and materials, monitoring client progress in school setting, presenting clients in staffing; maintaining contact with appropriate individuals from home school jurisdictions and providing primary counselor with final report upon discharge and conducting Concerned Person lecture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain client academic files
Review school admission information and notes. Completes IPP and Accommodations
Maintain and document all changes and progress in client's behavior in accurate, chronological progress notes, if applicable
Initiate and document contact with all school divisions and/or guardians
Ensure that all documentation is maintained according to state and DOE licensure regulations
Document progression through academic subject areas in weekly progress reports and presents in weekly staffings
Complete final reports on all clients to be discharged

§ Develop lesson plans and conducting academic lectures

§ Conduct academic instructions in all subject areas

Conduct Concerned Person lecture on rotating basis
Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including

Abide by Program and PHMA policy and procedures
Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained
Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of PHMA staff
Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff in-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff
Maintain current licensure/certification including FEAR, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management
Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in teaching or related field
Current Teaching License, preferably endorsement (at least provisional) in Special Education (ED/LD)
Minimum one (1) year experience working in school, preferably a residential setting
Certification as a substance abuse counselor or eligible for certification within one year

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of SOL requirements for middle and high school students in Virginia
Knowledgeable about the subjects they teach, teachers must have the ability to communicate, Able to inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students
Understand the students' educational and emotional needs.
Demonstrate patience and consideration in dealing with others
Demonstrate thoughtful decision-making
Able to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and
Able to employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement organized, dependable, patient, and creative
Able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with as a team member with teachers, clinical and residential staff, and parents
Ability to proactively deal with substance-abusing populations.
Ability to maintain organization, discipline and documentation.
Ability to comply with internal, local, state and federal policies and regulations.
Demonstrate appropriate boundaries between self and clients
Ensure client confidentiality in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, carrying, climbing stairs, lifting up to 15 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic is an equal employment organization.

[BloomingdaleActionList] Vote! May

Just 15 days til the Ward 5 special election!

I have copied/pasted info from the BOEE site about absentee ballots and early voting - so no excuses.

Absentee ballot requests must be received by May 8.

https://www.dcboee.org/voter_info/absentee_ballot/ab_step1.asp

There will be early voting downtown, and at Turkey Thicket.

Would anybody be interested in getting together for a group bike ride to Turkey Thicket or Judiciary Square on Saturday, May 5 or May 12? (I am not a cyclist, but would be willing to try to organize the ride and a post ride happy hour at a Bloomingdale pub.)

This is a very important election, and everyone should make it a priority to vote.

If you are not registered to vote, you can present id and a utility bill at the polls and vote!!!

This is an election where every vote will count,. Wouldn't you like to be able to say that it was your vote that made the difference?!?

Betsy

Complete info below:

Special Election for Ward 5 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia

Election date:
May 15
- Calendar of Key Dates and Deadlines *
Contests on the ballot:
This special election has been scheduled to fill a single vacancy in the office of Ward 5 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia.
- Candidates who have filed to appear on the ballot
- Sample ballot (when available)
Eligible voters:
All registered voters in Ward 5 are eligible to vote in this election.
- Map of Ward 5 *
Where and when to vote:
Voters may choose to cast ballots early, by mail or at their assigned polling place on May 15.
- Early voting using a paper ballot:
  Old Council Chambers
  One Judiciary Square
  441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 250 North
  Saturday, May 5 and Monday, May 7 - Saturday, May 12
  8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Early voting using a touch screen ballot:
  Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
  1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
  Saturday, May 5 and Monday, May 7 - Saturday, May 12
  8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- By mail:
  Requests for an absentee ballot must be received by May 8. An absentee ballot request form can be submitted here. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Board within 10 days of the election.
- At the polls:
  Only the 18 precincts in Ward 5 will be open. You can look up your assigned polling place here.
  Polls open on May 15 from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

[dcab-l] Warrenton Jam Thursday

This Thursday is the 1st Thursday monthly bluegrass/folk/etc. session at the Black Bear Bistro, 6-8:30pm. The weather looks nice so we'll hopefully be pickin' on the patio downstairs. Come out if you can!

James

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[YEP-DC] LAYC Career Academy- Teachers Wanted

LAYC Career Academy Teacher

Overview: The LAYC Career Academy is seeking a skilled, dynamic, dedicated teacher to join us in the creation of an exciting new educational community. The ideal candidate will have an energetic and flexible nature, and demonstrated success in: motivating; educating; developing curriculum; building a strong school culture; using data to drive instructional improvements; and achieving outstanding academic outcomes for low-income urban youth.
School Description:
The LAYC Career Academy sets high expectations for disconnected youth, 16-24 years of age, by providing a college preparatory GED curriculum and the opportunity to gain college credits before graduation. The school is built upon the central beliefs that:

· All youth can and must obtain either a college degree or industry-recognized credential.

· Students grow by recognizing their own strengths, using them to overcome obstacles, and setting and achieving ambitious academic and career goals.

· Disconnected youth will succeed academically and personally with the help of high-quality, culturally appropriate education and support services.
All graduates will complete a college preparatory curriculum that is aligned to Common Core State Standards and pass the GED exam. Students will also achieve one of three outcomes before graduating: become a Medical Assistant; become an A+ Certified Computer Hardware Technician; or complete six college credits through the Career Academy's partnership with the Community College of the District of Columbia.
The LAYC Career Academy will open in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington DC in the fall of 2012 with 100 students and eleven teachers, growing to a full enrollment of 200 students and eighteen teachers in the fall of 2014. For more information, please visit www.laycca.org<http://www.laycca.org/>.
The LAYC Career Academy was founded by the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC), www.layc-dc.org<http://www.layc-dc.org/>. The LAYC Family of Organizations is a network of youth centers, charter schools, and social enterprises with a shared commitment to helping youth become successful and happy young adults with the skills they need to succeed educationally, professionally, and personally.

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Saturday, 28 April 2012

[dcab-l] 7th Annual Lakes Bluegrass Festival

Please visit our website - www.lakesbluegrassfestival.com and we hope
to see you at this years event!

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Friday, 27 April 2012

[YEP-DC] INROADS College Links! There is still time to apply in DC and Chicago!

INROADS is still accepting applications for our Pre-College program launching this summer in Washington, DC and Chicago.

If you know students who are passionate about planning for their futures, INROADS College Links is for them! Participation leads to opportunities as future INROADS College Interns and full time career opportunities with INROADS Corporate Sponsors after graduation!

If students meet the following criteria, please invite them to apply on our website, www.inroads.org/collegelinks

• African American Sophomore for 2011-2012 school year

• 3.0 GPA or "B" average minimum

• Strong academic standing with solid extracurricular activities

• Intent to attend a four-year college or university

• Intent to pursue an academic major in the field of business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics). This includes, but is not limited to, Accounting,

Finance, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial and Chemical) and Liberal Arts (Psychology, English or Sociology)

APPLY TODAY!

http://www.inroads.org/collegelinks/apply

If you have criteria, application or programming questions, please contact us. collegelinks@INROADS.org

Students are required to attend monthly, Saturday development sessions (summer and school year) and a two-week (M-F) day camp in July 2012.

Summer 2012 calendar:

College Links Scholar and Parent Orientation w/ Mentor Match

June 9, 2012

College Links Scholar Development Session

June 23, 2012

INROADS Academy

July 23-July 27, 2012

INROADS National Day of Service

July 28, 2012

ELC Career Week

July 30-August 3, 2012

College Links Scholar Development Session

August 18, 2012

College Links Scholar Development Session

September 15, 2012*

We look forward to partnering with you!!!

A. Jay Nwachu, M.S.

Board Member - Harbor City Services, Inc.
DONATE TODAY! Make a Difference
http://www.razoo.com/story/Harbor-City-Services?referral_code=share

[YEP-DC] Summer Job Openings for Latin American Youth Center-Upward Bound Program

Hello YEP,

We are currently seeking applicants for several summer job positions at the Latin American Youth Center-Upward Bound Program.

Below is a brief description of the program and attached are the job descriptions for positions available:

About Upward Bound at the Latin American Youth Center

Upward Bound is a federally funded college access program that empowers potential first generation college students to complete secondary education and continue through college. Upward Bound provides academic advising, tutoring, college workshops, and a Saturday Academy during the school year. Students also participate in a six week summer component at the George Washington University that consists of two weeks of residential instruction, culminating with a week-long out-of state college tour. Visit www.layc-dc.org to learn more about LAYC and Upward Bound.

2012 Summer Program: "Global Learning: Answering the Big Questions and how you shape the world"

Upward Bound is introducing Global Learning as an outcome embedded in classes, workshops, discussions, and programs. Teachers, advisors, and staff will develop content and teaching strategies for students to 1) Define Global Learning 2) Develop critical thinking and learning skills that address "Big Questions" about the conditions that shape our world 3) Apply as leaders and change agents in a global society. Global Learning enhances our charge to prepare students with an understanding about college, setting goals for higher education, and develop as independent and responsible adults.

Accepting applicants for the following positions:

1) Summer instructors in Math, English, Science, and Spanish

2) Teaching Assistants for Math, English, Science and Spanish courses

3) Resident Assistants for our summer residential component

Please view the job descriptions attached and send all required documentation to:

Barlow Flores, M.A.

Program Director

202-319-3082 (Office)

barlow@layc-dc.org

Thank you!

Thursday, 26 April 2012

[YEP-DC] Children´s Education Program Coordinator at Enova - Mexico City

Please feel free to circulate this job opening.

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Job Description: Children's Education Program Coordinator

Enova, an innovative company dedicated to closing the digital divide and the educational gap in Mexico, seeks to hire a K-12 Education Specialist to assist in developing and coordinating an extra-curricular educational program that will promote the development of communication, math, ITC and science competencies in underpriviledged children in the state of Mexico. Courses are offered by teachers at 70+ community education centers throughout the state via the Learning and Innovation Network (Red de Innovacion y Aprendizaje - http://www.ria.org.mx/). They are delivered in a blended mode that takes advantage of face-to-face human interaction as well as well as the educational potential of technology.

The Children´s Education Program Coordinator will work closely with Senior Management at Enova, the Teacher Development Leader, the content development team, and the network of teachers to plan and supervise the implementation of the children´s courses and monitor results.

Responsibilities

· Design a curriculum for the extra-curricular children´s (K-9) educational program to consolidate reading, math, ITC and science competencies.

· Plan the courses or modules of the program and coordinate the design and production of educational resources.

· Organize the implementation of the program, including scheduling criteria, teacher recruitment and training, and content-specific pedagogical support.

· Monitor and analyze educational quality indicators and assess results.

· Prepare reports and related documents assessing program impact.

· Design strategies for educational quality improvement.

· Plan and conduct research related with children´s education that can enrich the program.

· Participate in institutional educational planning.

· Coordinate special educational projects for children to be implemented at RIA Centers.

· Perform other tasks related with the children´s education program.

Skills and requirements:

· Children's education specialist with knowledge of instructional technology, curriculum design, teacher training, and learning assessment.

· Graduate degree in curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, reading and literacy, math or science or other fields related with children's education preferred.

· Experience in teaching underpriviledged children, curriculum design and development of high quality instructional materials, educational use of technology, b-learning or e-learning, teacher training and supervision.

· Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting

· Proficiency in Spanish required and familiarization with Mexican context highly preferred.

To apply:

Please send CV, Cover Letter and Salary Requirements to Paulina@enova.mx. Position will remain open until filled.

[YEP-DC] Global Service Event: Benefits, Opportunities & YOU!

Hello YEP!

Join us for an interactive discussion on Tuesday, May 8, 3:00 PM: Global Service: Benefits, Opportunities & YOU!

What do Ashoka, AsianAmerican LEAD, CentroNia, Grameen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Techno Serve, UN Foundation, and the U.S. Peace Corps have in common? They all have had Atlas Corps Fellows (www.atlascorps.org) volunteering at their organizations! Atlas Corps seeks organizations (nonprofit, private, and government) to host nonprofit leaders from overseas in a 12 to 18 month fellowship starting September 2012. You can engage a bilingual education expert from Colombia or a youth development specialist from Nigeria. Our Atlas Corps Fellows have 2 to 5 years of experience in skills that match the needs of your organization, English fluency, and at least a bachelors degree with the majority having advanced education. The process is simple and there is no commitment to review applications. To learn more, attend our May 8 event. RSVP here: bit.ly/atlascorpsdcmay.

*Also, we don't just bring Fellows to the USA, we send people abroad. Attend and learn how you can offer your professional services abroad for a year!

Thanks!

Abby

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Meet the faces of Atlas Corps in our fancy new brochure: www.atlascorps.org/brochure.php

Abby Flottemesch
Chief Development & Engagement Officer (Alumna, Atlas Corps Class 2)
Atlas Corps
1825 K St. NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20006
202.263.4565

[YEP-DC] ChildFund International, Education Specialist

ChildFund International, Education Specialist

https://childfund-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=302108&company_id=15818&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=999169&aid=1

Job Description

ChildFund International is seeking an Education Specialist to provide technical leadership for community-based education programming designed to enhance access, retention, equity and quality for children experiencing deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability. This position offers the opportunity to work with country teams to support program design, implementation, evaluation and learning in line with ChildFund's theory of change for Children and Young Adolescents. Through intensive, sustained collaboration, the Education Specialist will impact community level, holistic education programming in formal, non-formal and informal settings. The Specialist fulfills functions around technical leadership, representation and business development.

As a technical resource, the Specialist works with regional and national staff to achieve program quality goals. S/he provides technical assistance to national offices to support ChildFund's program strategy for children and young adolescents, with a specific focus on programs for literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills in formal, non-formal and informal settings. The Specialist supports the development of conceptual leadership on key topics. S/he administers learning agenda functions including contribution to development of materials, convening community of practice and facilitating dialogue with and between national offices and partners.

The Specialist serves representation functions for the organization, including attending industry events, networking and advocacy functions in support of organizational profile and building ChildFund's understanding of evidence based practice for deprived, excluded and vulnerable children.

As both a technical and a business development resource, the Specialist prepares capacity statements and concept notes for proposal development. S/he meets with donors to present ChildFund programs and approaches in service of relationship manager cultivation strategies.

ChildFund's staff is integral to achieving the organization's mission. ChildFund International's mission is to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions value, protect and advance the worth of children.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Comparative International Education or related field with course work in community development, international development or equivalent knowledge and experience
5 years of experience in community based child development programming with at least 2 years of international experience preferred
Experience with education programming in developing country contexts for marginalized populations (design, delivery and assessment), including alternative education strategies, participatory school governance, educational quality improvement processes, gender, and school transitions
Demonstrated experience in formal, non-formal and informal education
Knowledge of educational assessment and evaluation tools and methodologies
Demonstrated experience in developing successful education program proposals, including design and writing of technical strategies.
Proven ability to provide high quality technical assistance to implementing staff and partners.
Experience with USG donor agencies and grant making processes (e.g. USAID).
Familiarity with bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations and other institutions working on global education and working on issues of equity, including their program and funding strategies
Demonstrated experience with professional networks and fora related to the technical requirements within the Life Stage
Experience with qualitative and participatory inquiry methods preferred.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Excellent presentation, public speaking and interpersonal skills.
Bilingual preferred (English with French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese)
Strong computer skills, with familiarity in MS Office Suite (particularly Word and PowerPoint)
Significant Travel outside of the US required.

Job Location

Washington, DC, DC, US.

Kirstin McCarthy
401.447.5770

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Gandhi