How are the band programs in Hawaii? Do you have band rooms or do you teach in the hallways? Are the band programs supported or frowned upon by other teachers? Please share any info you know about the band programs. Thank you.
Devereux, the nation’s largest non-profit organization that provides behavioral health services, is developing the Devereux Elementary Student Strength Assessment (DESSA) to promote the healthy social and emotional development of children. We are looking for teachers/staff and parents who interact with kindergarten through 8th grade students on average 5 hours a week. We are asking them to fill out a 10- to 15-minute, anonymous behavior rating survey of kindergarten through 8th grade students.
In return, Devereux will make a donation of $2.50 in cash or $3.50 in Kaplan Early Learning Company gift certificates ([link removed].
You can help by doing any and all of the following things:
1. If you are a parent of a child/children currently in grades K-8, you can learn more about this project and complete the survey online at [link removed].
2. If you are a teacher of grades K-8, you can fill out a form on 2 or 4 children in your class, and/or we can talk about putting together a fundraiser for your school by getting other teachers to participate as well.
3. You can forward this message along to your friends, family, and coworkers who are teachers or parents themselves, or who may be able to forward this message to parents and teachers all around the country.
4. If you have any connections to schools in your area, you can pass this along to them and send me their contact information so that we can talk about putting together a fundraiser for that school by getting teachers and parents to participate. (The fundraisers can be for other groups, too... such as choir, scouts, teams, band, PTA, the possibilities are endless!)
To find out more information about this project or to receive surveys, please contact Alisia Tran at 610-542-3117 or [email removed]].
Thank you again so much for your contribution to this important cause!!
Sincerely,
The Institute of Clinical Training and Research Team Devereux Foundation
and
Alisia Tran Professional Psychology Trainee Institute of Clinical Training and Research Devereux Foundation 444 Devereux Drive Villanova, PA 19085 (610) 542-3117 [email removed]
On 5/07/05, Shannon wrote: > Hi, I am moving back to the mainland and need to sell my > furniture.... please visit > [link removed]!
Shannon,
I have recently become interested in teaching in Hawaii. I absolutley love the area, but I hear many negative things about living down there. If you do not mind me asking, I would like to know why you are leaving. Do you know what type of salary one would have to earn in order to make it in Hawaii? Thanks.
There's still space available in a number of the Pre- Conference Field Workshops for Educators planned for this year's NMEA conference on the island of Maui. We're offering a number of really interesting Pre-conference field workshops that you or your colleagues might be interested in. The workshops will be held on the island of Maui early this July; we still have a number of spaces open for highly motivated educators, but they'll need to hurry; there is scholarship monies available to help HAWAII educators take these workshops (if you qualify) - see the website below for details. We think this would be a great opportunity for marine educators, resource managers, marine tourism professionals, or students (18 or older) with a strong interest in Hawaiian marine ecosystems, and who love to learn while actually in the marine environment.
The workshops are all being held prior to the National Marine Educators Association meeting in July. Both the conference and the workshops will be on Maui, however, participation in the conference is NOT required in order to take the workshops. While the field workshops were originally designed for educators, anyone with an interest in non-traditional marine education (especially field- orientated education) would fit in extremely well with the program. Participants will come away with a treasure trove of teaching materials and along with an amazing array of unique field experinces from some of the most beautiful tropical locations in the world.
Currently, we have space for a number of educators to fill out these workshops. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact the appropriate workshop coordinator shown below. Additional information regarding pre-conference field workshops and scholarship applications, can be found at [link removed].
Thank you for passing this on to those select educators who you feel would really benefit from this unique experience. We look forward to seeing you on Maui this Summer.
- Dave Gulko
*********************************************************** *********************************************************** *********************************************************** ************************************* NMEA 2005 Preconference Workshop: Wild Hawai'i: Taking Care of the Fragile Environment Maui Ahupua'a (E Malama Ha'i Wale ka Wahi) July 3 - 7, 2005
This workshop will provide teachers the understanding and essence of a meaningful outdoor experience through immersion in key facets of Maui's watersheds (ahupua'a). Teachers will learn how to compare and contrast historical Hawaiian resource management styles with those of contemporary managers through field excursions with cultural specialists and marine resource personnel. This interactive training will increase their appreciation for the Hawaiian island's delicate ecosystem and increase their level of knowledge about the dynamics and interconnectedness of nearshore lands and waters.
For more information, please contact Hannah Bernard ([email removed])
*********************************************************** *********************************************************** ***************** NMEA 2005 Preconference Workshop: Coral Reef and Reef Fish Ecology Workshop July 7-10, 2005 This workshop will familiarize K-12 teachers and informal educators with Hawaii’s coral reef ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on reef fishes. This field- intensive, three-night, four day workshop will include investigations at some of Maui’s most beautiful reefs, and training in the Reef Environmental Education Foundation’s (REEF, [link removed].
For more information, please contact Liz Foote ([email removed])
A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience firsthand a rare coral spawning event and learn about the wide range of coral reproduction
The author of the best-selling book Hawaiian Coral Reef Ecology is offering a workshop on coral reproduction specifically timed to occur during the annual coral spawning event and designed specifically for teachers attending the National Marine Educators Association Annual Conference on Maui in July 2005.
For more information, please contact Dave Gulko ([email removed])
*********************************************************** *********************************************************** *********************************************************** **************************************** NMEA 2005 Preconference Workshop: The Ecology of Sea Turtles Workshop July 3-7, 2005
A Very Unique Opportunity The authors of the national best-selling book ‘Sea Turtles: An Ecological Guide’ are offering a field- intensive five-day workshop on Hawaiian sea turtle ecology.
A Look Into the Hidden Lives and Struggles of One of The World’s Most Beloved, Fabled Animals Sea turtles play a myriad of roles in the marine ecosystem. As predator and prey, competitors and hosts, and conduits for energy and nutrient movement, these amazing, imperiled creatures are vital to the continued ecological balance of the seas. The workshop will introduce teachers to the wonderful world of sea turtles, through visiting their various habitats and experiencing their world first hand with the help of local sea turtle experts and resource managers. Activities are planned at nesting beaches, sea turtle grazing habitats, sea turtle cleaning stations, the world-famous Molokini marine protected area, and the infamous "Turtle Arches" snorkeling sites.
For more information, please contact Dave Gulko ([email removed])
Hey there.... leaving the island; 01' silver Ford Focus, 62 K miles, asking $5,200, neg. Has CD player, rear spoiler, power everything, AC, cruise control...... looking to sell in the next 2 weeks. Make best offer! [email removed]
I'm just wondering if Hawaii has Reading resource teachers/specialists in their schools? Or what would be the equivalent? My husband and I talk about moving to Hawaii, but I just haven't heard great things about the system there.
We are in need of the following states still for our postcard exchange:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, ID, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC,ND, RI, SD,TN, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
If you are interested and your state is listed above please email me crutherford_308yahoo.com your: Full Name School Name School Address Grade email address
We are only having one participant per state. Let me know if you have any questions.
I will be relocating to Hawaii within a week's time, and I'm crossing my fingers that I am able to teach with the DOE. However, from the posts that I've read so far, I'm a bit discouraged. How difficult (or easy) is it to get a teaching position in Hawaii? Through word of mouth, it seems that there's a shortage of teachers. ???? Would going through the whole application process now (June) be advisable? Or do most people wait until after the school year begins so that tenured teachers have first priority? Please help!
I just moved to the island of Kauai. AFTER completing an initial screening interview in March the DOE HR person told me it was unlikely that I would get a job because enrollment is down on the island and few families are moving here. I was also told that tenured teachers have first dibs on positions. Nevertheless, she told me I'd "passed" the screening interview and my name would go on the list of approved list of candidats for jobs. If something came up during the summer I'd get called to interview with specific principals.
Being from the Chicago area I was used to pounding the pavement to find work. I went against the "policy" here and sent letters/resumes to principals of schools where I thought I'd like to teach. Because of this, I got interviews AND...a job.
My advice is, yes, go through the whole application process ASAP. I believe getting a job here has a lot to do with being in the right place at the right time, but you have to pass the initial screening interview in order to get interviewd by principals. I got phone calls from principals because I did the groundwork for getting their attention, but they wouldn't have been permitted to interview me had I not first completed the application and done the initial screening interview first.
Good luck!
On 6/15/05, J.R. wrote: > I will be relocating to Hawaii within a week's time, and > I'm crossing my fingers that I am able to teach with the > DOE. However, from the posts that I've read so far, I'm a > bit discouraged. How difficult (or easy) is it to get a > teaching position in Hawaii? Through word of mouth, it > seems that there's a shortage of teachers. ???? Would > going through the whole application process now (June) be > advisable? Or do most people wait until after the school > year begins so that tenured teachers have first priority? > Please help! > > J.R.
Join us for a great US postcard exchange! Hawaii is needed for our fall project. We are taking one classroom from each state. If you are interested, please email me with the following info:
Your name Grade School name School street City, State, zip Your school and class web site addresses(if you have one)
You will need to obtain 50 postcards and stamps and send them out in October. At the same time, you will receive a postcard from each state. It's a great way for your kids to learn US geography and great state info. Check out my website for more info or email me.
On 5/07/05, Shannon wrote:
> Hi, I am moving back to the mainland and need to sell my
> furniture.... please visit
> [link removed]!
Shannon,
I have recently become interested in teaching in Hawaii. I
absolutley love the area, but I hear many negative things
about living down t...See More