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Thursday, 31 October 2013

[YEP-DC] Job posting

Subject: Fwd: Early Childhood Academy PCS Teaching Vacancies

Early Childhood Academy PCS (ECA) is a small, public charter school in Ward 8 of southeast Washington, DC. Founded in 2005, ECA implements a strong language and literacy-based early childhood program for students in prekindergarten through grade three.

ECA is currently seeking full-time second and third grade teachers for the 2013-2014 school year. Applicants must have passing Praxis scores and a bachelor's degree or higher in elementary or early childhood education OR a bachelor's degree and at least two years' experience teaching elementary-aged students.

Candidates must demonstrate ability to effectively implement a reading program for on-level and struggling readers. Applicants must demonstrate ability to plan and implement instructional strategies that ensure student mastery of standards and support higher level thinking.

Candidates must complete a telephone screening before participating in an in-person interview and conducting a demonstration lesson.

Please send cover letter and resume to resumes@ecapcs.org

Reem Labib, M.Ed.

EDspired

Global Education Consultant

http://edspired.wordpress.com

Sent from my iPhone

[YEP-DC] Fwd: Spread the Word - 2014 Public Policy Leadership Conference at Harvard University

Dear friends and colleagues,

I am thrilled to be serving on the coordinating team for the 2014 Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) at the Harvard Kennedy School. Each year, PPLC brings 50 aspiring public service leaders of underrepresented backgrounds to Harvard for a weekend training on how to pursue graduate study and careers in public policy.

Can you help us get the word out in advance of our November 15th application deadline? Below is more information about the conference goals, eligibility requirements, and benefits of participations. You can simply forward the below e-mail text to your networks. Students will need to visit our website to submit their online application.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach me via e-mail. Also, my apologies for any cross-postings!

Thanks!

Juana Hernandez

Master of Public Policy Candidate

Harvard University - John F. Kennedy School of Government

juana_hernandez@hks15.harvard.edu | LinkedIn

Managing Editor of Print - Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy

Coordinator - 2014 Public Policy Leadership Conference

Apply Today!

2014 Public Policy Leadership Conference

About PPLC

The Public Policy and Leadership Conference (PPLC) at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government was created to address the disproportionately low number of students from underrepresented groups enrolled in top graduate programs in public policy. This outreach focus stems from a core belief that communities in the U.S. and across the globe are best served by public managers, policy makers and civic leaders who accurately represent the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of their constituencies.

The 2014 PPLC will take place at Harvard from February 20-23, 2014, convening 50 college freshmen and sophomores from all over the country for intensive policy immersion. Student participants will have a unique opportunity to engage with Harvard Kennedy School faculty, graduate students, and administrators. Participants will also connect with fellowship programs and other graduate programs who share PPLC's commitment to diversity in public service.

Program Benefits:

Roundtrip travel
Hotel accommodations and conference meals
Substantive training on career planning, resume building, and leadership

Eligibility:

Must be enrolled in first or second year of study at a U.S. post-secondary institution
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated commitment to public service

How to Apply

Applications are available online at: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/diversity/pplc.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2013

More information about the conference, eligibility requirements, and Frequently Asked Questions is available online: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/diversity/pplc.

Contact Us:

HARVARD UNIVERSITY JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

79 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: 617-495-1155

Fax: 617-495-1165

Email: pplc_admissions@hks.harvard.edu

Website: www.hks.harvard.edu/pplc

APPLY ONLINE

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[YEP-DC] Spring 2014 Internships at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute is the nation's leader in advancing educational excellence for every child through quality research, analysis, and commentary, as well as on-the-ground action and advocacy in Ohio.

We advance

High standards for schools, students and educators;
Quality education options for families;
A more productive, equitable and efficient education system; and
A culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence.

We promote education reform by

Producing rigorous policy research and incisive analysis;
Building coalitions with policy makers, donors, organizations and others who share our vision; and
Advocating bold solutions and comprehensive responses to education challenges, even when opposed by powerful interests and timid establishments.

We are currently accepting internship applications for our spring intern cohort (internship to run January–May).

The internships bring diverse and challenging responsibilities:

Research. The Fordham Institute's primary topics of interest are high standards; assessments and accountability systems; charter schools and school choice; curriculum and pedagogy; teacher quality; application of technology; and the federal role in education. We are seeking interns with experience and interest in the education field who can perform high-quality research and write clearly and convincingly. Research tasks would include assisting with our main reports as well as smaller day-to-day projects.
Commentary. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute is devoted exclusively to reforming K–12 education. One of the main ways in which we do this is through our on-going commentary. These outlets include the weekly publication of an influential national magazine, The Education Gadfly; a lively, interactive website and blog; a weekly podcast segment; and the publication of our opinion pieces in various national publications. An intern may have the opportunity to contribute to these various media.
Clerical duties. The Fordham office is both busy and small. In addition to substantive responsibilities, an intern will be expected to help out by answering phones, opening mail, making copies, faxing documents, answering e-mail queries, helping with the web site, and other daily office duties.

We seek resourceful, intelligent, detail-oriented, hard-working individuals who are capable of excelling in an intellectually stimulating and often intense work environment. Research experience is desired, strong writing skills are a must, and internet experience is greatly welcome. Please browse our website for more information about our organization.

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals interested in an internship should submit a cover letter, resume, and three- to five-page writing sample here.

[YEP-DC] Chavez Schools: Math and ELA Vacancies

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy, a network of public charter schools in the District has 2 high school teacher vacancies - ELA (our Capital Hill campus) and Geometry (our Parkside High School campus).

www.chavezschools.org

Teachers

teaching

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Terri L. Smyth-Riding
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

[YEP-DC] Executive Director (Part-Time) for Youth Arts Program

Raising Expectations Inc.

Vacancy Announcement for Executive Director

Overview of Raising Expectations Inc.

Since 2005, Raising Expectations Inc.'s mission (RE Inc.) has been to instill cultural integrity, self-empowerment, and discipline among youth ages 10-18 through instruction in the visual/performing arts and arts apprenticeship opportunities. By creating fun-filled cultural arts activities and fostering positive relationships between youth, parents, and teachers, RE bridges generational communication gaps and facilitate solutions-oriented dialogue and interaction. With a diverse consortium of arts educators and mentors, RE affiliate instructors challenge the creative energy and potential of youth and young adults. We provide skills-based, interactive learning exercises in our arts workshops. We also sponsor mural and community service youth arts projects and youth art exhibitions. RE workshops and arts apprenticeships fascinate and sharpen young people's understanding of the dedication necessary to achieve artistic masterpieces. One youth at a time, we are changing their perspective of the world around them, uplifting and raising their expectations of themselves to be future leaders!

Executive Director Responsibilities

The Executive Director organizes youth arts workshops year-round twice per month in quarterly intervals for a total of 24 activities. Every three months, the artistic discipline changes from dance in the winter, to arts & crafts in the spring, to music & sound engineering in the summer, and finally culinary arts in the fall with a new instructor. Each quarterly workshop series is concluded with a finale community showcase event during the last class, which include a dance performance, art gallery showcase, DJ demonstration and party, and cooking demonstration.

1. Evaluate and select the instructor collecting all applications/background information for workshop proposal which includes: 1) Mentor Application, 2) Workshop Proposal Worksheet (including participant performance outcomes), 3) Resume, and 4) Police background clearance.

2. Determine and confirm program partners for workshop events and dates; Communicate program needs to recruit parent volunteers and partners.

3. Creation of flyers for recruitment of students via social media/mail chimp/schools & recreation centers.

4. Collect and organize final roster of program participants.

5. Organize special arts-based community service projects and field trips.

6. Organize talent showcase performances and activities for fundraiser events

7. Assist in identifying and developing arts-based grant proposals.

8. Gather and report all budget estimates for workshop expenses prior to board meetings (incl. Food, arts supplies, etc.).

9. Responsible for depositing and reporting all donations

10. Responsible for reporting workshop and financial activities at quarterly board meetings.

Qualifications

Applicant must have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience working with youth and/or organizing youth programs, preferably arts programs. Applicant must be a self-starter, resourceful, organized, and pro-active. Strong communication and writing skills are desired as well. Applicant must be knowledgeable in graphic design and reporting instruments, using tools such as MS Word, Photoshop, MS Publisher, and MS Excel. Monthly stipend provided.

To be considered, applicant should submit resume, cover letter, and three references to info@raisingexpectationsdc.org.

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Ms. Abeo F. Anderson, M.A./M.B.A.
Mobile: (202) 210-5829
E-mail: abeofolade@gmail.com

*"Be the Change You Wish to See in the World." --Ghandi *

[YEP-DC] 3 Job openings at DC Public Charter School Board

As Washington, DC's independent charter school authorizer, DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB) is facilitating a new generation of college-bound scholars and reshaping what is possible in public education today by approving innovative new public charter schools, closing poor-performing charter schools and conducting oversight of public charter school performance. PCSB is setting a national model for creating quality public school options that is leading the transformation of public education in the nation's capital. Nearly 37,000 students attend DC public charter schools, or roughly 44% of all DC public school students, and the number continues to grow. For more information about PCSB, visit www.dcpcsb.org.

Full job postings found here:
School Quality & Accountability Specialist - http://bit.ly/1cmNLq4

We are seeking an ambitious School Quality & Accountability Specialist to join our mission-driven team. Excellent candidates will demonstrate strength in project management, a past record of success, and strong evidence of being self-aware, strong writing and editing skills. The specialist will be responsible for helping create and implement qualitative and quantitative school performance measures that effectively and transparently measure the quality of D.C.'s public charter schools.

Full job posting found here:
Equity and Fidelity Specialist - http://bit.ly/16gUAEW

We are seeking an ambitious and conscientious Equity and Fidelity Specialist to join our mission-driven team. Excellent candidates will demonstrate strength in project management, a past record of success, adaptability, and a passion for improving educational opportunities for students. The Specialist will be responsible for working on the team that ensures that schools are serving students with equity; operating their school under compliance to applicable law and fidelity to their charter; and accurately submitting data.

Full job posting found here:
Public Affairs Associate - http://bit.ly/1akBZuP

We are seeking a Public Affairs Associate to coordinate PCSB's legislative outreach and provides strategic communications support. The Associate will build and maintain strong relationships with DC Council staff and other key local and federal officials, and facilitate their data and information requests so that these legislators can articulate key PCSB and charter school issues. The Associate would also provide strategic communications support by facilitating and coordinating media outreach, tracking message impact, and serving as the main writer for PCSB's collateral materials for multiple stakeholder audiences.

TO APPLY

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document to pcsbjobs@dcpcsb.org and include "School Quality and Accountability Specialist," "Equity and Fidelity Specialist," or "Public Affairs Associate" in the subject line.

All applications or inquiries about the position should be directed to: pcsbjobs@dcpcsb.org.

The DC Public Charter School Board is an equal opportunity employer. No third-party or telephone inquiries please. Please do not email clara.hess@gmail.com

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

[YEP-DC] We need men! Become a CPE Mentor today!

We need men! Become a CPE Mentor today!

Nationally, 41% of low-income students will enter college, while only 8% will finish by their mid-20s.

Since inception, 99% of Capital Partners for Education (CPE) graduates have gone on to college and 70% have graduated on time.

Founded in 1993, Capital Partners for Education (CPE) works with motivated, low-income youth in the Washington Metropolitan area to get to and through college. This year, CPE will enroll an additional 50 male high school students, most of which will be the first in their families to finish college.

If you are a college graduate and work in the DC metro area, you already have all of the skills to succeed in this program. We provide training and ongoing support throughout your mentoring relationship, so all you need to do is be yourself! Mentoring with CPE is simple:

· Monthly in-person meeting

· Weekly email exchange

· Weekly phone calls

We need your help—become a mentor with us today!

RSVP for one of our upcoming mentor trainings:

Tuesday, November 5, 6-9pm

Saturday, November 16, 10am-1pm

To RSVP or for more information:

mentor@cpfe.org

202-682-6020 ext. 221

www.cpfe.org

Apply: bit.ly/cpementor

Christopher D. Lockwood

Recruitment and Selection Associate

Capital Partners for Education

1413 K Street NW, 2nd Floor

Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-682-6020, ext. 221

Fax: 202-682-6026

E-mail:chris@cpfe.org

Web: www.cpfe.org

[YEP-DC] Substitute Teacher Needed!

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School is looking for dedicated and dynamic educators to work at Washington's first "green" bilingual public charter school! Mundo Verde nurtures the next generation of global stewards, celebrating the principles of Expeditionary Learning and cultural diversity to ensure a sustainable future.

School Description: Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School is Washington, D.C.'s first school dedicated to education for sustainability and biliteracy. Mundo Verde's mission is to foster high levels of academic achievement among a diverse group of students by preparing them to be successful and compassionate stewards of their communities. Mundo Verde, which opened its doors in August 2011, offers preschool through 2nd grade and will add a grade each year through eighth grade. Mundo Verde employs Expeditionary Learning (www.elschools.org), a school design that promotes self‐discovery and critical thinking, encourages teamwork, builds character, and capitalizes on children's innate spirit of adventure through hands‐on, project‐based learning. Mundo Verde is a purposefully diverse and culturally inclusive school founded to empower students to reach their full potential and give them the skills they need to work together to solve sustainability challenges. We are particularly proud of the economic, racial, and ethnic diversity of our school's leadership, teaching team, and student body. Mundo Verde prioritizes the education of the whole child and the inclusion and achievement of all children.

Job Description: Performs related duties of a teacher OR supports the substitute fellow in providing continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee.

Note: Substitute employees are employed on an as needed, on-call, day-to-day basis and are not guaranteed work on a regular basis. There are no benefits associated with substitute employment.

Job Summary:

Manages or Co-manages classroom and provides instructions according to plans as prepared by the fellow or classroom teacher. (A fellow is a full time teacher in training poised to assume a lead position within 1-2 years.)
Provides classroom environment in which promotes active learning and supports the school mission.
Assists the teacher with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, lunchroom duty, recess, etc.
Works with students to help reinforce learning objectives
Adheres to all Mundo Verde policies and procedures
Uses appropriate judgment to act in the best interest of students at all times
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Available Schedules Include: Subbing positions for the day program (8:00-3:30)(10:00-6:30pm); or Subbing for the extended day program Wednesdays (12:00-6:30pm), Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday (3:00-5:00, 6:30pm).

[YEP-DC] Literacy and Humanities Coordinator Position Available at DC Public Schools Central Office

The Office of Teaching and Learning Literacy Team is hiring a Literacy Coordinator to support the Small Group Literacy/Guided Reading Elementary Focus Area. Click here for the application link. Job details are listed below.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
2-4 years of work experience.
Skills with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint/Prezi.
Specific experience in basic website design, project management and/or event planning preferred.
Excellent organization and strategic planning skills.
Excellent spelling, grammar, and editing skills.
Video filming and editing experience a plus.
Previous exposure to or experience in education sector a plus (specifically elementary English Language Arts experience).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports the delivery of district-wide professional development on reading, English Language Arts, and interventions and works closely with the Literacy Professional Learning Designer for Small Group Literacy to coordinate all necessary logistics and preparation of session materials. Coordinates and implements several projects, or components of a larger project, within Literacy and Humanities. Key activities may include the following:

Support reading assessment and interventions in schools.
Develop curricular resources.
Monitor effectiveness of professional development sessions by regularly compiling evaluation forms.
Support the creation of a video library of best literacy teaching practices, filmed in DCPS schools.
Revise, edit, and format documents and presentations before public release.
Create detailed timelines for each initiative; assess and track project progress regularly using various computer programs adn tools; and drive project completion holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines.
Coordinate with vendors on project needs and enhancements, and training activities and sessions.
Update and maintain web portals.
Schedule and coordinate program-related meetings, conferences, appointments and logistics.
Identify obstacles and determine best DCPS staff to resolve; and track and follow up until issue is resolved.
Build relationships and liaise with various internal developments to drive collaboration and project success.
Interact with and respond effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders.
Refine and improve project management process; identify pattern/trends in issue across multiple projects; and develop longer-term, systematic solutions to address them.
Stay closely aware of progress of projects, high-level initiatives, and emerging issues across DCPS organization; and inform the Director of developments that impact or change the direction of programmatic priorities.

[YEP-DC] YEP-DC launches a new blog feature! Check it out!

YEP-DC is happy to announce the newest feature on the Recess blog: "Field Day," an online round table with young education professionals just like you. In each post, a handful of education experts, advocates, and others who work or have an interest in the industry will respond to a thought-provoking question. We hope it's a launching pad for further discussion and interaction between YEP-DC members and the broader DC education community. YEP-DC encourages you to share Field Day with your friends and colleagues and comment below the post. You can see the first "Field Day" here: http://www.youngedprofessionals.org/1/post/2013/10/specialized-education-and-testing-exceptions-allowed.html And you can be sure to see more in the coming weeks.

Have a topic idea for the next "Field Day"? Or want to participate? Email Jeremy Meredith, editor, at yepdc.communications@gmail.com.

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

[BloomingdaleActionList] Reminder: McMillan hearing on Oct 31

Reminder: HPRB hearing on McMillan this Thursday.You can testify in person or email your comments. (I think they should be sent by COB on Wednesday if the Board is going to get them before the hearing.)

HISTORIC LANDMARKS

10:45 – 12:00 McMillan Park Reservoir, 2501 First Street NW, HPA #13-318, revised concept/

townhouses, mixed use retail and residential buildings, medical office buildings

12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH BREAK

1:00 – 2:00 McMillan Park Reservoir (continued as necessary)

http://planning.dc.gov/DC/Planning/Historic+Preservation/About+HPO+&+HPRB/Who+We+Are/Historic+Preservation+Review+Board/Monthly+Public+Notice/HPRB+October+2013/HPRB+Agenda+and+Consent+Calendar,+October+24+and+31,+2013

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[YEP-DC] Part-Time Research Assistant - National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Job Title: Research Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time (up to 30 hours per week)

Start Date: Open until filled

Salary: $20/hour

Location: Washington, DC

Organization Overview: The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools ("The Alliance") is a national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of high-performing charter schools available to all families, particularly low-income and minority families who currently do not have access to quality public schools. The Alliance provides assistance to state charter school associations and resource centers, develops and advocates for improved public policies, serves as a resource for data about charter schools, and serves as the united voice for this large and diverse movement.

Position: The Alliance is currently seeking a part-time Research Assistant. Although the Research Assistant will receive sufficient guidance, the individual must be self-motivated, professional, resourceful, and able to multi-task in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

· Collect information about charter schools from online sources, data warehouses, and educational organizations, such as state departments of education and local school districts.

· Support external data and research requests.

· Support data maintenance and validation efforts for the Public Charter School Dashboard (http://dashboard.publiccharters.org/dashboard/home).

Qualifications:

· Minimum of a bachelor's degree, with preference for advanced training in statistics, data management, computer programming or related field.

· Familiarity with the public education system and charter schools.

· Evidence of high level organizational skills and motivation to accomplish complex tasks.

· Evidence of ability to work independently.

· Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of data when entered and reviewed.

· Experience with analysis programs and/or database applications (i.e., Access, Excel, SPSS, SAS, STATA).

· Interest in working with file layouts, editing data, and basic data analysis.

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to hr@publiccharters.org.

The Alliance is an equal-opportunity employer, building a staff that reflects the diversity of the movement it serves.

[YEP-DC] Overcoming Roadblocks to PARCC-Ready Classrooms

Overcoming Roadblocks to PARCC-Ready Classrooms

Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (EST)

Center City, Shaw Campus

711 N St, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Please join us to learn about how we developed an open source, Common Core-aligned curriculum that will prepare our students for the PARCC assessment. We will have appetizers, time to network with old and new friends, and an exciting panel of educators from Center City. For more information and to RSVP, please see the invite: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8839728867

[YEP-DC] Upcoming PD opportunities: ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms trainings

Hope your fall has gotten off to a great start. I've heard from several trainees that this list is where they found out about my workshops on sharing yoga with children, so I wanted to share my next dates and more info:

ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training is an incredibly fun, interactive and educational experience! A passion for yoga and a love for children is at the core of this training. This comprehensive kids' yoga teacher training program is designed to provide yoga practitioners with the tools and knowledge needed to share the gifts of yoga with children. Training addresses teaching yoga to children ages 2-teens, with a concentration on ages 2-12yrs. Whether you are seeking to incorporate what you learn into your current work with children, or whether you are looking to teach yoga to children as a career, the CLY Teacher Training will provide you with the information and inspiration necessary to begin doing so immediately.

Friday, January 17 - Sunday, January 19 at Willow Street Yoga (Silver Spring)

Times: Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 1:30-6pm

Includes 17 contact hours, comprehensive ChildLight Yoga Instructor Manual, many useful handouts, the corresponding CD of Yoga Songs for Children, certification administration and materials, membership in the CLY Instructor community, and much more. $395 per person.

http://www.childlightyoga.com/pages/basic-level-training

Yoga 4 Classrooms Professional Development Workshop is a one-day workshop appropriate for K-12 classroom teachers, school counselors, phys ed teachers, health educators, therapists and other school professionals interested in incorporating simple yoga and mindfulness techniques into the classroom setting.

Saturday, November 16 10am-4:30 pm - Christ Church (Eastern Market)

Friday, January 17 10 am-4pm - Willow Street Yoga (Silver Spring)

Includes 6 contact hours, comprehensive Yoga 4 Classrooms Program Manual, the Yoga 4 Classrooms Card Deck, many useful handouts, and much more. $180 per person.

http://www.yoga4classrooms.com/on-location

Don't know which training to take?

Yoga 4 Classrooms is a 1 day professional development workshop for educators wishing to incorporate yoga movement breaks, breathing exercises and mindfulness activities into the regular classroom day. This is a great workshop for teachers, classroom aids and paraprofessionals, school therapists, and any other school staff person who might have the opportunity to share yoga in 30 second to 10 or 20-minute increments in a day. There's no moving desks, removing shoes, or yoga class period required to reap the benefits of yoga and mindfulness for your students.

If you do have the opportunity to share yoga in longer blocks of time or away from a tables-and-chairs setting, the full weekend ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training might be right for you. If you teach after school programming, summer camps, or physical education, definitely check out the full weekend workshop. The basic ChildLight training includes quite a bit of the Yoga 4 Classrooms material and a lot more - games, activities, songs, etc. Also, if you teach preschool or preK and have the opportunity to do movement breaks on a reading rug, that workshop is more matched to your teaching environment and will provide ideas for incorporating yoga INTO your lessons.

If you have any questions about the best training for you, please get in touch. I'm happy to chat.

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Jennifer Mueller

ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms Trainer

E-RYT200, RCYT

Cell: 202-489-7368

www.childlightyoga.com - FB, Twitter, Blog
www.yoga4classrooms.com - FB, Twitter, Blog

453 Central Avenue, Suite 103

Dover, NH 03820

Main Office: 603-343-4116

ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms provide evidence-based yoga education to children in schools and communities, and to professionals whose work supports the well-being of children. It is our mission to teach strategies that help children and youth develop resilience, positive perceptions, good health habits and mindful awareness.

[dcab-l] MILL RUN BLUEGRASS BAND AT LUCKETTS THIS SATURDAY

The Old Schoolhouse at the Lucketts, VA Community Center (42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176)
will host the Mill Run Bluegrass Band in concert this Saturday, November 2, 2013. Check out this great band on

http://www.millrunbluegrassband.com/

Show Time: 7 pm
Doors Open: 6 PM
Admission: $15
Food: hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, drinks, and other snacks
For directions and more: 703-771-5281 or www.luckettsbluegrass.org.

[YEP-DC] Paid Education Policy Internship with New America

The New America Foundation's Education Policy Program seeks paid, graduate-level interns with a strong interest in education policy for the spring 2014 semester. The interns will primarily assist the program's full-time staff members with research, data collection, and analysis for issue briefs and policy papers. Interns must be self-starters who are excited to work both independently and as part of a team on a variety of education-related research projects.

New America's Education Policy Program is a think-tank industry leader in both preK-12 and higher education with experts in early education, federal education budget policy, and postsecondary education. In addition to conducting research in these areas, interns will have the opportunity to write blog posts, attend events on behalf of New America, and gain exposure to some of the brightest and most ambitious thinkers in the field. They will also have the opportunity to attend in-house events, professional development, and off-the-record policy lunches with fellows and staff from other New America policy programs.

Responsibilities:

Work approx. 20 hours a week in our downtown D.C. office
Conduct research and analysis on education policy issues
Write for New America's education blogs
Assist with planning and staffing Education Policy Program events
Attend events and Congressional hearings on behalf of the education program
Minimal administrative work

Qualifications:

Graduate student preferred
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of education policy
Strong quantitative and qualitative research abilities (Stata preferred)
Excellent writing and communication skills
Passion for education and equity issues
Intellectual curiosity, motivation, and a desire to learn on-the-job

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and short writing sample - no more than 3 pages - to bornfreund@newamerica.org. Please include your name and "Education Policy Intern" in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions (by Friday, November 15, 2013) are recommended.

[dcab-l] Della Mae In Germantown MD This Sat

I just realized that this is this weekend.

8:00 pm Della Mae @ BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown,
MD 20874; $25; blackrockcenter.org 301.528.2260

Mike Marceau
"Don't slam D.C. for the shutdown, America: You sent these wackos here."
http://tinyurl.com/lwsof3t

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[YEP-DC] Open Position at FLOC - Neighborhood Tutoring Program Curriculum Coordinator

FLOC is hiring! Please see the position announcement and application instructions below (I'm just the messenger and am not a part of the hiring process, so please don't email me directly.)

You can also view this posting online at http://www.idealist.org/view/job/32fGP3sDTW23p/

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT : NTP Curriculum Coordinator

Organization and Program Description

For Love of Children (FLOC) provides educational services beyond the classroom to help students succeed from first grade through college and career. FLOC brings together students, volunteers, families, and community partners in proven programs that teach, empower, and transform. FLOC's services are provided for free to students from low-income families in the District of Columbia and West Virginia. Our experience shows that when students are encouraged and prepared, they can overcome any challenges and complete their educations.

The Neighborhood Tutoring Program (NTP) helps students in grades 1-12 achieve grade-level competency in reading and math through one-on-one attention and a structured, step-by-step curriculum. Frequent tests help ensure that a student has mastered the material in one lesson before moving on to the next. When students are guided at their own pace and engaged through fun and interesting activities, they gain academic skills and confidence in their ability to learn.

Position Description

For Love of Children is currently seeking a self-motivated, dynamic and flexible college graduate who is passionate about the education of youth from under-resourced communities to be the NTP Curriculum Coordinator. Under the supervision of the NTP Manager, the Curriculum Coordinator oversees and facilitates development and implementation of curricula for the Neighborhood Tutoring Program. The primary duties of this position include:

Developing and improving grade-level appropriate reading and math curricula and supporting activities and materials for the Neighborhood Tutoring Program
Supervising one Neighborhood Tutoring Program site
Ensuring that curricula and activities are implemented effectively in programs
Supervising corps members and interns
Overseeing the training process for new tutors and testers
Continuing to foster an open environment built on soliciting input from community organizations, program participants, and FLOC program staff to increase the quality as well as effectiveness of programs

The position will expose the candidate to a variety of program management, program evaluation, project planning, administrative responsibilities and general operation experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
1-3 years experience with educational programming
A strong background in developing and using educational curricula
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with data management, analysis, and program evaluation
Strong computer skills and design or layout skills; including Microsoft Office
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Enthusiastic for our mission and the non-profit sector
Experience working with DC students or similar demographic is a plus
Experience with FLOC programming is a plus

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Director of Programs Robyn Lingo at rlingo@floc.org by Monday, November 11^th.

For Love of Children is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex age, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other illegal basis or discrimination. Applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, transfers, benefits, services, training, termination and all other personnel procedures. FLOC believes that every employee should have the opportunity to achieve his or her potential, limited only by individual ability to perform the work, level the effort, experience and training, and should be able to work in an environment free of discrimination or sexual or other harassment.