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Wednesday, 26 September 2012

[YEP-DC] [EVENT] Briefing on Issues Facing English Language Learners

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The American Institutes for Research

& The Hispanic Education Coalition

Please Join Us for a Briefing on

Key Issues Facing English Language Learners

Over the last decade, the number of English language learners enrolled in public schools increased from 3.5

million to 5.3 million, or by 51 percent. Achievement data suggest that these English language learners lag far

behind their peers on all academic indicators, including high school graduation rates.

At the same time, states are implementing Common Core standards, the Department of Education is issuing

ESEA waivers, and new assessments are being developed by the two state assessment consortia.

How do these factors affect English Language Learners' academic achievement?

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

(Breakfast available at 9:30 a.m.)

2261 Rayburn House Office Building

Presenters

Diane August, PhD, Managing Researcher, American Institutes for Research (AIR) Moderator

Jennifer O'Day, PhD, Principal Research Scientist, AIR and Principal Investigator,

National Evaluation of Title III Implementation

James Ferg-Cadima, Regional Counsel, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Magda Chia, PhD, Director of Support for Underrepresented Students, Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortia

RSVP

Stephanie Gregg at sgregg@wpllc.net

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Juana Hernandez

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Assistant Director, HACU National Internship Program

One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 430

Washington, DC 20036

www.hacu.net

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[YEP-DC] Senior Policy Analyst - Common Core State Standards, Related Assessments and STEM Initiatives

The National Governors Association (NGA) is looking to fill a senior policy analyst position with someone who has experience in the education policy arena perhaps having worked in a state level policy analysis position or who has had some regional level policy exposure.

Senior Policy Analyst - Common Core State Standards, Related Assessments and STEM Initiatives

Job Description:

The NGA Center for Best Practices seeks an experienced, professional to join the Education Division as a senior policy analyst who will focus on issues related to states' efforts to support and implement the Common Core State Standards, related assessments and STEM initiatives. The Division provides information, research, policy analysis, technical assistance and modest financial support for governors and their staff in the areas of early childhood, K-12, and post secondary education. The Division is focused on key policy issues relevant to governors' efforts to develop and enact policy and support its implementation. The Division also works on policy issues related to bridging the system divides between the early childhood, K-12, post secondary and workforce systems. Team members often collaborate on issues that cut across the various systems including: teacher and leader effectiveness, Common Core, data systems, accountability and STEM.

The selected individual will be part of the NGA Center for Best Practices Education Division team. The team is focused on key policy issues relevant to governors' efforts to develop and enact policy and support its implementation.

The National Governors Association (NGA)—the bipartisan organization of the nation's governors— is highly committed to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest individuals to help us achieve our goal of promoting visionary state leadership, sharing best practices and speaking with a unified voice on national policy.

NGA, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offers many opportunities to be part of our outstanding team. We are one of Washington, D.C.'s most respected public policy organizations-and a great place to work. An exciting career opportunities is available in education policy.

To apply or for a more detailed description, please click here.

For a summary of our benefits, please click here.

David Johns, Director of Development

Twitter @mrdavidjohns | david.johns@impact-dc.com

www.impact-dc.com
"Teach the Babies (and the Adults too)!"

[dcab-l] Fwd: Letterman show....

In case you missed this the other nite.....(see highlighted below)

                .''cause' Bill Monroe said so....''

      enjoy,
       rick

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From: picassiod28 <picassiod28@aol.com>
To: picassiod28 <picassiod28@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 26, 2012 3:03 pm

http://www.cbs.com/shows/late_show/video/2283537898/david-letterman-steve-martin-mark-johnson-emory-lester

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[dcab-l] Upcoming Bluegrass Happenings

Upcoming Bluegrass Happenings

Saturday September 29, 2012 Noon-6:00 PM

Lucketts Classic Car Show Cruise-in and Annual Pickin' Party

Lucketts Community Center

Route 15 North of Leesburg, VA

Concert by Tara Linhardt and Friends, plus open mike, jamming, contests and cool prizes.

Free admission (donations accepted).

Info: call 703-771-5281 or see http://luckettsbluegrass.org

Monday October 1, 2012 7:00-10:00 PM

DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month.

Free.

[YEP-DC] New Leadership, Facebook, and Giving Back!

Inside: New Leadership, Facebook and How to Support YEP-DC

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Dear YEP-DC members,

We’ve got three important announcements for you:

1.     We’re on Facebook !
2.     We’ve got new Leadership Team members!
3.     We’re in the middle of our annual fundraising drive!

Read on for more information.

Hi Greater DC, Let’s Be Friends

YEP-DC, the District of Columbia’s largest organization connecting tomorrow’s education leaders, is pleased to announce the re-launch of its Facebook page. With a strong presence on Twitter and LinkedIn, YEP-DC decided the time was right to revamp its Facebook status after a two-year hiatus.

“Ultimately, we’ve tried hard not to pursue every social media fad just for the sake of it,” said Andre’ Wesson, YEP-DC Communications & Marketing Chair. “Our leadership team is truly committed to fostering a sense of community among the young education professionals. Whereas LinkedIn showcases our members’ professional accolades and accomplishments, Facebook will highlight our social interests and activities—allowing all of us to gain a better sense of community.”

Keep up-to-date with all things YEP-DC through Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We look forward to continue building our membership and creating a community of well-informed leaders who will contribute to our country’s education system.

Welcome New Leadership Team Members!

YEP-DC is excited to introduce several new members of our Leadership Team:

Kaitlin Pennington, Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Tammy Whyte, Vice President of Programming
Elizabeth Toth, Vice President of Membership
Yair Inspektor, Community Engagement Chair
Haley Nicholson, Conference Chair

These new leaders bring passion for education as well as a fresh perspective to the organization’s Leadership Team. More information on our new leaders is available at http://www.youngedprofessionals.org/yep-dc-leadership-team.

Help Keep YEP-DC Free!

Donate to YEP-DC today so we can continue to provide you with informative events, exceptional networking opportunities, and of course, daily job posts and event listings.

Over the next year, with your donation, YEP-DC will:

Host more events with A-list speakers and guests
Build a stronger website to help you find education-related jobs and events
Professional development, networking and community service opportunities
Host a conference run for and by YEP-DC members

A $20.00 donation will move us that much closer to accomplishing our goals.

Donate $10 (or more) to YEP-DC now at http://www.youngedprofessionals.org/yep-dc-donate.

As a volunteer-run organization, we depend on strong partnerships, supportive members like you, and donations of all sizes, so donate today! YEP-DC is a registered 501(c)(3), so 100% of this gift is tax-deductible.

Upcoming Events
Get School: The President Candidate's Views on Edcuation WHAT: Join Andy Rotherham, Mike Petrilli and Charlie Barone for a discussion on the ed policy proposals of the two major presidential candidates---then stay to watch the official Obama-Romney debate on TV WHERE: The Getaway, 1400 Meridian Place NW (Accessible via Columbia Heights metro station) WHEN: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 6:30-10:30 p.m. RSVP: http://bit.ly/QlEjUv		Thanks for coming to Acre 121! We want to thank everyone who came out to our happy hour on Monday, September 24 at Acre 121. So far, in our Keep YEP-DC Free campaign, we've raised over $750.00! Remember you can donate at http://www.youngedprofessionals.org/yep-dc-donate.

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[dcab-l] DCBU/VFW Bluegrass Jam in Takoma Park

Everyone--

The next DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam will be Monday, October 1, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350

6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Google Maps: http://tinyurl.com/VFWmap

Contact: VFW Post 350: 301-270-8008

or Barb Diederich <barb@barbdiederich.com>

The VFW Post is at the corner of Orchard Ave. and 4th Ave., just a few blocks from the intersection of New Hampshire Ave. and Eastern Ave.

The jams are on the first and third Monday of each month. As always, the jams are free. If you know anyone who might like to come, please pass this message along to them. Thanx!

For more information, see the FAQ at http://tinyurl.com/VFWJam .

We do not endorse spam. To get off this mailing list, send an email to barb@barbdiederich.com .

--Barb || 301-633-2504

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[YEP-DC] Content, Research and Development Internship at Achieve

Content, Research and Development Intern

Achieve, a national leader in education reform, is an independent bi-partisan, non-profit organization based in Washington, DC.

Achieve's Content, Research and Development unit is offering an internship to support the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and other critical work. The semester-long internship will begin in the fall 2012 and may be extended as needed. More information on the project can be found here.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Next Generation Science Standards
• Provide planning and implementation support for online and in-person NGSS writing team meetings, including coordinating logistics and providing on-site support.
• Assist with data analysis of public feedback
• Monitor NGSS news clips, websites, and listservs and flag priority items for Achieve staff.
• Provide analyses of key developments and share regular updates with select Achieve staff regarding the NGSS.
• Assist with maintenance of internal databases

Other Responsibilities
• Attend report releases and other DC policy events.
• Summarize relevant policy reports and other publications.
• Provide general and administrative support as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate is has completed or is working toward completion of a graduate degree in policy or education; has research experience in the education policy arena; excellent research, writing, and communication skills; effective time management skills; an ability to handle multiple short-term projects in a fast-paced environment; and a team-oriented work style.
Please provide resume, cover letter, and writing sample to www.achieve.org/careers

COMPENSATION
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Achieve offers a comprehensive benefits package.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, visit our website www.achieve.org/careers and click on the position(s) you wish to apply for. Provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. Please combine your cover letter and resume into one document and upload that document.

Achieve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization's work.

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Upcoming Events

Get School: The President Candidate's Views on Edcuation

Thanks for coming to Acre 121!