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Friday, 31 October 2014

[YEP-DC] Calling All Educators: Why do you teach where you teach?

The Education Trust is looking for educators in high-need schools to participate in a blog series called "Why I Teach Where I Teach."

We're asking teachers to explain (in 250 words or fewer!) what attracted them to the school they currently teach in and what has kept them there – or they are free to elaborate on something else they think is better suited to answer the "why I teach where I teach" question. The strongest submissions we've received thus far have been those with anecdotes or examples. The hope is that, through these personal stories, we can highlight the types of schools, structures, leaders, and supports that attract teachers to (and keep them in) high-need schools.

Submissions are edited for clarity and length (but not opinion, of course!), and we will send back any changes prior to publication. We'll include a headshot of each teacher, too. (Photos with students are welcome, so long as the kids/teens have media release forms.) All posts will appear on Ed Trust's The Equity Line blog.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out. Otherwise, we look forward to hearing about your experiences!

Mandy

mzatynski@edtrust.org

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[dcab-l] BanjerDan Schedule: November 2014

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
(All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted)

11/4/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" with Special Guest: Eric Burman!

The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

This week my guest will be Eric Burman! Eric plays guitar, sings and writes songs, and is the leader of "The Brookdale Bluegrass Band." (He's been kind enough to use me as his banjo player for the past few years.) Eric is also the promoter of the annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival.

http://brookdalebluegrass.com/

https://facebook.com/BrookdaleBluegrass

11/5/14, 2:30 PM

Tognazzini's Dockside Too, 1245 Embardadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; 805-772-8100

http://bonniemarietta.com/Dockside-Restaurant.htm

11/9/14, 1:00 PM

"Songwriters at Play!" at Sculpterra

Award-winning songwriter Steve Key presents "Songwriters at Play" concerts all over San Luis Obispo County. On November 9^th, BanjerDan will be one of the supporting acts for featured artist, Beth Wood, at Sculpterra Winery.

Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446; 805-226-8881; http://sculpterra.com

"Songwriters At Play!"

http://songwritersatplay.com/

11/10/14, 2:30 PM

Tognazzini's Dockside Too, 1245 Embardadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; 805-772-8100

http://bonniemarietta.com/Dockside-Restaurant.htm

11/11/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" with Special Guest: Kenny lee Lewis!

This week my Special Guest is Kenny Lee Lewis, guitarist extraordinaire for The Steve Miller Band!

https://facebook.com/kennyleelewis

The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

Most Tuesdays at the Last Stage West BBQ are reserved for "The BanjerDan Show!"

11/13/14, 6:30 PM

"Songwriters at Play!" at Shell Café.

Award-winning songwriter Steve Key presents "Songwriters at Play" concerts all over San Luis Obispo County. On November 13^th, BanjerDan will be one of the supporting acts for featured artist, Erin Inglish, at The Shell Cafe.

Shell Café, 1351 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449; 805-773-8300; http://shellcafepismo.com

"Songwriters At Play!"

http://songwritersatplay.com/

11/14/14, 11:00 AM

Tognazzini's Dockside Too, 1245 Embardadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; 805-772-8100

http://bonniemarietta.com/Dockside-Restaurant.htm

11/17/14, 6:30 PM

"Songwriters at Play!" at Bon Temps Creole Café.

Award-winning songwriter Steve Key presents "Songwriters at Play" concerts all over San Luis Obispo County. On November 17^th, BanjerDan will be one of the supporting acts at Bon Temps Creole Cafe.

Bon Temps Creole Café, 1000 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; 805-544-2100; http://bontempscreolecafe.com

"Songwriters At Play!"

http://songwritersatplay.com/

11/19/14, 3:00 PM

Tognazzini's Dockside Too, 1245 Embardadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; 805-772-8100

http://bonniemarietta.com/Dockside-Restaurant.htm

11/23/14, 5:00 PM

The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA 93446; 805-239-1000

http://pasobrewing.com

11/24/14, 3:00 PM

The Villages (Private Event)

11/25/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" at The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

Most Tuesdays at the Last Stage West BBQ are reserved for "The BanjerDan Show!" On November 25^th, Dan's Special Guest will be the brilliant luthier, publisher, musician, and engineer, Roger Siminoff!

Roger Siminoff is best known to the bluegrass music world as the publisher of "Pickin'" magazine (later called "Frets"). He's also a world-class builder of mandolins and banjos, and a storyteller with years of "inside" details to share. Roger's segment will be a discussion of Lloyd Loar mandolins, the life and career of Earl Scruggs, or anything else he wants to talk about!

Roger Siminoff Mandolins and Banjos:

http://siminoff.net

11/26/14, 11:00 AM

Tognazzini's Dockside Too, 1245 Embardadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; 805-772-8100

http://bonniemarietta.com/Dockside-Restaurant.htm

11/28/14, 3:00 PM

The Manse on Marsh (Private Event)

12/2/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" with Special Guest, Dulcie Taylor!

The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

Most Tuesdays at the Last Stage West BBQ are reserved for "The BanjerDan Show!" On December 2^nd, Dan's Special Guest will be the award-winning singer/songwriter, guitarist and mountain dulcimer player, Dulcie Taylor. Dulcie's songs are gritty and heartbreakingly honest, her voice is lovely, she's a virtuoso on the dulcimer, and she exudes the sweetest Southern charm!

http://dulcietaylor.com

12/3/14, 6:00 PM

Ristorante Casa Nostra, 9217 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005; 831-609-6132

http://ristorantecasanostra.com

12/4/14, 7:00 PM

Joe's Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006; 831-338-9417
http://joesbc.com/
It's "Pro Jam Night" at Joe's Bar, featuring BanjerDan! I'll play a solo set from 7-8 PM. The house band will play a set, and then I'll join them for the rest of the night. A fabulous time should be had by all!

12/6/14, 5:30 PM

Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420; 805-489-9099; http://branchstreetdeli.com/

12/9/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" at The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

Most Tuesdays at the Last Stage West BBQ are reserved for "The BanjerDan Show!"

12/12-13/15

Brookdale Bluegrass & Old Timey Music Festival

The Brookdale Bluegrass & Old Timey Music Festival will be held at the beautiful Costanoa Lodge, 25 miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. I'll be the banjo player in "The Brookdale Bluegrass Band."

http://brookdalebluegrass.com/

https://facebook.com/BrookdaleBluegrass

Costanoa Resort, 2001 Rossi Rd. (at Hwy. 1), Pescadero, CA 94060; 831-334-0382

http://costanoa.com

12/16/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" with Special Guest, "Tennessee" Jimmy Harrell!

The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

My guest this week will be SLO County's favorite bluegrass/country troubadour, "Tennessee" Jimmy Harrell!

12/23/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" at The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

Most Tuesdays at the Last Stage West BBQ are reserved for "The BanjerDan Show!"

12/27/14, 6:00 PM

Alzheimer's Association Benefit Dinner/Concert at The Last Stage West

Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; (805) 461-1393\

http://laststagewest.net/

https://facebook.com/pages/Last-Stage-West-BBQ/111619885540597

http://reverbnation.com/venue/509278

The Last Stage West features incredible BBQ and pie in a laid-back oasis tucked 1/2 way between Morro Bay and Atascadero on Rte. 41. Relax, eat delicious hand-cooked food, see the Mystery Tree, feed the koi, play pool or darts, and enjoy live music most nights of the week, from local part-time pickers to nationally-touring bands. The Last Stage West has a 5-star rating on Lonely Planet and Yelp!

12/30/14, 6:00 PM

"The BanjerDan Show" at The Last Stage West BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-461-1393 * http://laststagewest.net/

Most Tuesdays at the Last Stage West BBQ are reserved for "The BanjerDan Show!"

1/2/15, 3:00 PM

The Manse on Marsh (Private Event)

1/10/15, 5:00 PM

Asuncion Ridge Winery Tasting Room, 725 12th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446; (805) 461-0675
http://asuncionridge.com

3/20-21/15

Brookdale Bluegrass & Old Timey Music Festival

The Brookdale Bluegrass & Old Timey Music Festival will be held at the beautiful Costanoa Lodge, 25 miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. I'll be the banjo player in "The Brookdale Bluegrass Band."

http://brookdalebluegrass.com/

https://facebook.com/BrookdaleBluegrass

Costanoa Resort, 2001 Rossi Rd. (at Hwy. 1), Pescadero, CA 94060; 831-334-0382

http://costanoa.com

--BanjerDan (Dan Mazer)
http://reverbnation.com/BanjerDan
http://facebook.com/BanjerDan
http://indieonthemove.com/BanjerDan
http://youtube.com/BanjerDan

"Wow! Banjos ROCK!"

[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Middle School ELA Teacher at WEDJ PCS

Job Description

William E. Doar Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts (WEDJPCS), a unique public charter school in Northeast Washington, DC that serves more than 430 students in grades Pre-K to 8, is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts teacher to begin immediately.

The District's only performing arts public charter school, WEDJ was founded in 2004 and offers a robust academic approach that supplements its college preparatory core curriculum with a comprehensive program of music, art, drama and dance..

The mission of WEDJ PCS is to "provide a rigorous, college-preparatory academic and artistic learning environment that challenge students to reach their maximum intellectual, social, emotional, and artistic development as rapidly as their talents permit." With the arts fully integrated into the academic program and state-of-the-art technology available to all students, WEDJ celebrates multiple intelligences. The school is fully committed to creating a learning community, which identifies and nurtures students' strengths in order to support scholastic achievement.

A teacher at WEDJ PCS is responsible for the following:

• Creating curriculum including unit and lesson plans aligned to Common Core standards
• Structuring compelling, standards-based lessons that challenge students' critical thinking and align with lesson, unit, and grade-level objectives
• Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present material to students
• Employing multiple methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including special education students and English language learners
• Assessing students academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods
• Tracking and monitor assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans.
• Communicating with students, parents, school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals.
• Participating in all professional development training.
• Performing other appropriate responsibilities of a professional staff member of WEDJ PCS.

Qualifications

WEDJ PCS is seeking educators with the following skills and characteristics:

• Candidates must meet the Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.

• Passion for providing a learning environment that identifies and nurtures individual student strengths to support their academic achievement;

• A demonstrated ability to provide engaging, child-centered and developmentally appropriate instruction to students;

• Demonstrated ability to establish an effective and efficient classroom culture;

• Ability to set ambitious goals for all students and guide them to meet the highest expectations for behavior and academic performance;

• A commitment to regularly assessing student progress and using data to strengthen student performance;

• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating successfully with students, families, and colleagues; ability to positively influence and motivate others;

• Desire to work as a team with other teachers and staff;

• Desire to be part of a dynamic professional learning community that embraces accountability and outstanding student results;

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills;

• A positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence and flexibility; and,

• Experience in an urban educational environment preferred.

How to Apply

Please direct all inquiries and applications by email to: jobs@wedjschool.us. Please include your cover letter in the body of the email and indicate the position, "ELA Middle School Teacher," in the subject line of the message.

[dcab-l] Fwd: Ed’s Bluegrass Newsletter for Thursday, October 30th, 2014

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Pollak, Edward (Retired)" <EPollak@wcupa.edu>
Date: October 30, 2014 2:32:52 PM EDT
Subject: Ed's Bluegrass Newsletter for Thursday, October 30th, 2014

Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
http://home.comcast.net/~epollak/
Husband, father, grandfather, bluegrass fiddler, banjoist & biopsychologist............... in approximate order of importance

Thursday, 30 October 2014

[YEP-DC] Event: Tiger Woods Foundation Pathways to College Conference

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy are excited to host:

PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE presented by the Tiger Woods Foundation

WHO: 9th-12th grade students and parents

WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2014

WHERE: Cesar Chavez Parkside High School – 3701 Hayes Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019

HOW: To RSVP visit www.twfcollege.eventbrite.com - First come, first served.

TIME:Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Program is from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

INFO:Please call 202.544.6549

STUDENTS:

The Pathways to College will be a half-day of hands-on specialized instruction that offers a range of college preparation workshops for high school students and their parents. The primary goal of Pathways to College is to help students finish high school better prepared for postsecondary education. Students will leave the program with a clear idea on how to best approach the application process for postsecondary institutions and financial aid. The program is also intended to inform parents regarding the process their students are going through during high school and how to be advocates for their students' educational success. This unique approach has a customized track of concurrent workshops for students in each grade level with parent workshops in English and Spanish.

STUDENT WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

College Student Panel

Researching Financial Aid

The College Constellation:

Making Your Stars Align for the Perfect College

PARENT WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

Parents' Guide to Paying for College

College Admission: Preparing Your Students for College

FREE!

ALL PARENTS AND 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE INVITED.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

Ashlee Lawson

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Marketing Manager

P 202.627.3095 | F 202.547.3449 | C 202.276.9173
ashlee.lawson@chavezschools.org

709 12th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Openings at Mary's Center

Openings at Mary's Center - Child Care Licensing Program

Since 2002, the overarching objective of the Child Care Licensing Program (CCLP) at Mary's Center has been to expand the availability of quality, culturally competent child care in the District of Columbia. We do so by providing technical assistance and professional development to guide prospective providers through the steps of opening a quality program.

This year we are launching a new initiative to establish a Quality Improvement Hub for Family Child Care. Through this Hub, we will provide coaching to licensed family child care providers around quality improvement and the Early Head Start Performance Standards, as well as conduct eligibility for the child care subsidy program and provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and families.

The following positions are currently open:

Child Care Licensing Program Coordinator

Child Development Specialist/Quality Improvement Coach

Family Support Worker

In order to apply, please click on the links above.

If you are interested in getting involved in local community development through early childhood education, this is the right fit for you.

[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Dual Language Learner Policy Analyst Position at New America

New America is seeking a Policy Analyst interested in pursuing a career in education policy, journalism, or a related area. The policy analyst will work on several projects funded through New America's Dual Language Learner Work Group and Early Education Initiative.

Learn more about the position and apply here: http://newamerica.theresumator.com/apply/qO71iG/Policy-Analyst-Early-Education-Initiative.html