I'm reading along and I see this new State's chatboard and I'm thinking what states would be included...and low and behold there is KS.
I'm sure there are a few Kansans on this board so I hope others of you will come here.
I had a real disappointment earlier this month. For the first time in years I won't be able to work with the state scoring committee as I am retired...no one who is retired is being asked back.
Well, if some of you other Kansans stop by, I'd love chatting with you.
objective testing, scored by machine. I've been scoring for Six Traits. They are forming the group of teachers right now that will score the state testing this summer. The letter my friends who always score with me said that no retirees would be hired.
Hey I'm starting the Master's program Feb 6 from the HCC campus. Know anyone else in the program?
Ginny
On 2/03/02, Marcia wrote: > What a good idea t-net has had! I'm in the same ice-buried town > as Ginny. > > Ginny, I assume you scored social studies assessments for the > state. I certainly think that your engagement in that field, > even though you are retired, would qualify you for being on the > scoring team. Bah, humbug. > > I'm looking forward to hearing from oth
On 2/03/02, Ginny- wrote: > objective testing, scored by machine. I've been scoring for Six > Traits. They are forming the group of teachers right now that > will score the state testing this summer. The letter my friends > who always score with me said that no retirees would be hired. > > Hey I'm starting the Master's program Feb 6 from the HCC campus. > Know anyone else in the program? >
No, I don't. The staff we have working on masters degrees are doing it at WSU.
Hubby spent 40 minutes cracking off ice on the steps so we could get to the mailbox. I fell on my way into the building Friday morning. I feel like I need ski poles to get around outside! We are going to have indoor recess for e-v-
comment on the weather? I cracked the ice off my front porch and side porch...but that was the most I could do. My neighbor had a Bobcat in and it took hours to scrape the ice off of their drive--only clean one in our neighborhood, which by the way is a nice area, just to let you know how bad the ice is.
One man here in town was explaining how successful he had been cleaning the ice with a sledge hammer and then said he hit it so hard that it cracked his drive and stopped.
I used to live in Hutchinson. I taught for the Nickerson district (Mitchel and North Reno) back in the late 70's and early 80's. I now live in Shawnee.
bj6, glad to here you are hooked on the Ottawa University classes. I assume you are taking them in Wichita. I teach the educational technology classes here in Kansas City. Which ones have you taken?
Hutch as I was growing up. We came back here because we also own a farm and it is now our responsibility...and Hutch is close enough to the farm. We rent it out so we aren't involved in everyday affairs of the farm, but there is a lot of paper work.
Glad to see someone took the time again to post on the KS board. It looks like there is a handful of Kansans around!
I can't help keeping tabs on KU as my husband and twin LOVE them...never mind my 90 year old mother-in-law covered with a KU blanket and wearing her KU watch and KU pin.
They are certainly a team worth watching...even if I normally avoid sports....
Reading Is Fundamental: TVShow 306: "Older Students and Literacy". A program addressed to the Middle and High School Students.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Exchange is an hour-long monthly television program designed to keep educators, librarians, and parents informed on the latest developments and trends in children's literacy. Each show profiles exemplary literacy programs and volunteers, offers practical tips and strategies for educators and parents, and highlights great books to share with children. This year, RIF is celebrating its 35th anniversary and the milestone of placing more than 200 million books in the hands and homes of children who need them most. RIF serves children and families in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. off-shore territories in programs that operate in schools, libraries, community centers,etc. Today, thanks to public-private partnerships, RIF is the nation's largest children's and family literacy organization.
NEXT Show # 306: Older Students and Literacy, March 6, 2002; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. or make a reservation prior to the broadcast to watch it at your school.
One of the Guests will be the 9th. grader Alejandro Gac- Artigas, a writer, a role model; author of "Yo, Alejandro: the story of a young Latino boy"(isbn:1-930-879-21-0) and "Off to Catch the Sun: Short Stories and Poems". (isbn: 1-930-879-28-8) To read reviews of Alejandro Gac-Artigas' books by the American Library Association, International Reading Association, Teachers, Students, etc., go to amazon.com or bn.com
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If you plan to watch RIFNet programs at a school, be sure to call the local contact (listed under your state) to make reservations prior to the broadcast. Please feel free to videotape all RIFNet broadcasts to share with your colleagues.
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Tip to use Alejandro's books in the classroom: Several schools are using Alejandro's books, "books written by a peer", as following: 1.- they give the students a chapter to read 2.- they discuss the chapter in class 3.- they ask the kids to write something similar based on their own personal experiences.
Announcing the Kansas Standards Academy in Kansas City July 29-Aug 1
The registration is $200 which includes materials, resources, continental breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Graduate credit is available. The deadline for enrolling is June 1, 2002 but the fee may be paid after July 1, 2002 as this begins the new year with staff development money.
Flyers are being distributed to your schools, but if you don't see one--contact your department chair or contact Kim Rasmussen at 785.296.4933 or email at [email removed].
You'll get back more than what your district pays in resources and information! Don't miss this one!
Ginny (information below!)
On 3/23/02, Ginny wrote: > Announcing the Kansas Standards Academy in Kansas City July > 29-Aug 1 > > The registration is $200 which includes materials, > resources, continental breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon > snack. Graduate credit is available. The deadline for > enrolling is June 1, 2002 but the fee may be paid after > July 1, 2002 as this begins the new year with staff > development money. > > Flyers are being distributed to your schools, but if you > don't see one--contact your department chair or contact Kim > Rasmussen at 785.296.4933 or email at > [email removed]]
On 3/23/02, Ginny wrote: > Announcing the Kansas Standards Academy in Kansas City July > 29-Aug 1 > > The registration is $200 which includes materials, > resources, continental breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon > snack. Graduate credit is available. The deadline for > enrolling is June 1, 2002 but the fee may be paid after > July 1, 2002 as this begins the new year with staff > development money. > > Flyers are being distributed to your schools, but if you > don't see one--contact your department chair or contact Kim > Rasmussen at 785.296.4933 or email at > [email removed]]
I am looking at starting my masters, but I would like some input. It seems to me that a Masters in C.I. is not really useful in the classroom, and I don't think I want to go special ed, any suggestions? Where can a person go just to specialize in L.D. and not the specturm of Special Ed?
I have an undergraduate degree in business from KU. I would like to know how I can go back to school to get my masters in elem ed. Where do I start? Can I work at the same time? Can someone recommend programs or contacts to me? I live in Overland Park, KS and would prefer to stay near Kansas City.
I would suggest that you get the names of the local colleges and see what is available. Some of the most accomodating programs are through the accredited church affiliated colleges in the area. An easy way to do that is to log onto the internet and do searches and then email the college for specific information.
I tried asking the community college here if there was a program. They said NO. I contacted the individual colleges and there was a program right on campus just down the street from me. So go directly to the education departments of nearby colleges on the net and see what is available!
Hope you find something! I know there are programs in your area from Baker and the Nazarine College there.
On 4/10/02, Jaime wrote: > I have an undergraduate degree in business from KU. I would > like to know how I can go back to school to get my masters > in elem ed. Where do I start? Can I work at the same > time? Can someone recommend programs or contacts to me? I > live in Overland Park, KS and would prefer to stay near > Kansas City. > > Thanks! > > -Jaime Elementary ed teachers are a dime a dozen. The best chance for teaching is to get into a field such as math, science, english, or foreign language. Each university is different in its requirements for student teaching, There are a couple that will let you accomplish this while actually teaching.
objective testing, scored by machine. I've been scoring for Six
Traits. They are forming the group of teachers right now that
will score the state testing this summer. The letter my friends
who always score with me said that no retirees would be hired.
Hey I'm starting the Master's program Feb 6 from th...See More