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We are thinking of going to the Portland, Maine (Monmouth
(SP?)) area for a week. Any fun things for boys who like
trains, construction, swimming? Thanks!
by Jennifer Dyson
Oct 20, 2006
/blockquote>
Hello,
I am a graduate student at Texas A&M University, Corpus
Christi. I am conducting research for my master's degree
in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in math.
Specifically, I created a survey regarding the role of
virtual manipulatives in today's mathematics classroom. I
am ...See More/blockquote>
Hello,
I am a graduate student at Texas A&M University, Corpus
Christi. I am conducting research for my master's degree
in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in math.
Specifically, I created a survey regarding the role of
virtual manipulatives in today's mathematics classroom. I
am in the process of distributing this survey to as many
mathematics teachers as possible. Your help would be
greatly appreciated. Below is a direct link to the survey:
[link removed]
PLEASE forward this e-mail on to any teachers you know who
are currently teaching mathematics-- elementary, middle,
or high school. With your help, I hope to receive results
from all over the country.
Any help you can provide in publicizing this survey is
greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Dyson
by Can anyone answer some questions that I have?
Nov 7, 2006
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1. I'll be moving near Brunswick. What is the job market
like for elementary ed. teachers?
2. I've been on [link removed]?
Thank you for any responses.
by Jessica Masters
Nov 20, 2006
/blockquote>
Dear Teachers,
If you are a teach students in grades 4-9, we invite you to
participate in a special pilot study for a federally funded
research project, the e-Learning for Educators Initiative.
The Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative (inTASC)
at Boston College is conducting a pilot s...See More/blockquote>
Dear Teachers,
If you are a teach students in grades 4-9, we invite you to
participate in a special pilot study for a federally funded
research project, the e-Learning for Educators Initiative.
The Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative (inTASC)
at Boston College is conducting a pilot study to examine
the characteristics of test items that will be used in the
large-scale research project and you may be eligible to
participate in this pilot study. You will only need to
complete an online survey, and administer two online tests
to your students, and you will eligible for a $100 stipend.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible you must:
• Be a teacher in grades 4- 9
• NOT be a teacher in the following list of states.
(The larger research study will occur in these states and
thus these teachers cannot participate in the pilot study).
o Alabama
o Delaware
o Kentucky
o Mississippi
o Missouri
o New Hampshire
o Pennsylvania
o West Virginia
• Be able to administer an online test to a class of
students.
COMPENSATION
All teachers who participate will receive instant feedback
about student performance. You can use this feedback to
assess your students and inform future instruction.
In addition to the feedback about your students’
performance, the first 140 teachers to complete the
requirements (10 in each sub-content area) will receive
$100 for each sub-content area. Completing the
requirements means taking the teacher survey and
administering both tests to your students.
REQUIREMENTS
You can participate in multiple sub-content areas (listed
below). Participation requirements are:
• You will take one online survey, estimated to take
30-45 minutes to complete.
• You will administer two online tests to a class of
at least 15 students. Each test takes one full class
period; the total amount of participation time needed from
your students is two class periods. You will need Flash v8
or higher to administer the students tests. This software
is free for download at
[link removed]
These requirements are for each sub-content area chosen.
The sub-content areas are:
4th and 5th Grade ELA sub-content areas:
• Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension: Narrative
• Reading Comprehension: Expository
• Writing
5th and 6th Grade Math sub-content areas:
• Fractions
• Algebraic Thinking
• Measurement
7th and 8th Grade ELA sub-content areas:
• Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension: Narrative
• Reading Comprehension: Expository
• Writing
8th and 9th Grade Math sub-content areas:
• Proportional Reasoning
• Functions
• Geometric Measurement
For more information about the study and to sign up, please
visit:
[link removed]!”
Once you sign up, you will be directed to the Teacher
Management Page. Here you can download the files “Pilot
Instructions” and “Stipend and Contact Information” for
further details.
You can also contact the researchers at efe.[email removed].
by CaPED cRUSADER
Nov 22, 2006
/blockquote>
[link removed]
by Jessica Masters
Nov 29, 2006
/blockquote>
Dear Teachers,
If you teach students in grades 4-9, we invite you to
participate in a special pilot study for a federally funded
research project, the e-Learning for Educators Initiative.
The Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative (inTASC)
at Boston College is conducting a pilot study t...See More/blockquote>
Dear Teachers,
If you teach students in grades 4-9, we invite you to
participate in a special pilot study for a federally funded
research project, the e-Learning for Educators Initiative.
The Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative (inTASC)
at Boston College is conducting a pilot study to examine
the characteristics of test items that will be used in the
large-scale research project and you may be eligible to
participate in this pilot study. You will only need to
complete an online survey, and administer two online tests
to your students, and you will receive a $100 stipend.
This study will conclude on Friday, December 8, so sign up
now and participate! We need your help to collect data for
this important study! For more information, or to sign up,
please visit [link removed]
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible you must:
• Be a teacher in grades 4- 9
• NOT be a teacher in the following list of states.
(The larger research study will occur in these states and
thus these teachers cannot participate in the pilot study).
o Alabama
o Delaware
o Kentucky
o Mississippi
o Missouri
o New Hampshire
o Pennsylvania
o West Virginia
• Be able to administer an online test to a class of
students.
COMPENSATION
All teachers who participate will receive instant feedback
about student performance. You can use this feedback to
assess your students and inform future instruction.
In addition to the feedback about your students’
performance, the first 140 teachers to complete the
requirements (10 in each sub-content area) will receive
$100 for each sub-content area. Completing the
requirements means taking the teacher survey and
administering both tests to your students.
REQUIREMENTS
You can participate in multiple sub-content areas (listed
below). Participation requirements are:
• You will take one online survey, estimated to take
30-45 minutes to complete.
• You will administer two online tests to a class of
at least 15 students. Each test takes one full class
period; the total amount of participation time needed from
your students is two class periods. You will need Flash v8
or higher to administer the students tests. This software
is free for download at
[link removed]
These requirements are for each sub-content area chosen.
The sub-content areas are:
4th and 5th Grade ELA sub-content areas:
• Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension: Narrative
• Reading Comprehension: Expository
• Writing
5th and 6th Grade Math sub-content areas:
• Fractions
• Algebraic Thinking
• Measurement
7th and 8th Grade ELA sub-content areas:
• Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension: Narrative
• Reading Comprehension: Expository
• Writing
8th and 9th Grade Math sub-content areas:
• Proportional Reasoning
• Functions
• Geometric Measurement
For more information about the study and to sign up, please
visit:
[link removed]!”
Once you sign up, you will be directed to the Teacher
Management Page. Here you can download the files “Pilot
Instructions” and “Stipend and Contact Information” for
further details.
You can also contact the researchers at efe.[email removed].
/blockquote>
Position: Kumon Math and Reading Program Assistant (Full-
Time)
Website: [link removed]
Company: Kumon North America, Inc.
Location: Willowbrook, IL
Company Description:
Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that was
founded in Japan in 1958. Kumon has a pre...See More/blockquote>
Position: Kumon Math and Reading Program Assistant (Full-
Time)
Website: [link removed]
Company: Kumon North America, Inc.
Location: Willowbrook, IL
Company Description:
Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that was
founded in Japan in 1958. Kumon has a presence in 43
countries with more than 1,600 Kumon Centers in North
America alone. The North American division is headquartered
in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Job Description:
We are seeking an energetic and organized individual who
loves children to assist our Instructor in running our
company-owned model center in Willowbrook, IL. The
Willowbrook Kumon company center operates as a math and
reading center which supports the operations of Kumon North
America as:
a training center for new staff and franchisees
a test center for new products and instructional strategies
our after school Math and Reading program to children from
the ages of ~ 4-17.
The Chief Assistant is responsible for assisting the Kumon
Instructor in the overall running of the center (student
instruction, lesson planning, parent communication, tuition
collection, the training of our employees by providing a
model center in which they can work/learn, etc.)
The Chief Assistant will be fully trained in the Kumon
program, before assuming their full-time duties. A math
and reading test will be given (before hire) to determine
if the successful candidate can complete the training
period in the allotted 10 month period.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Teaching experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
with adults and children
- Strong computer skills
- Strong MATH and Reading aptitude
- Excellent written and public speaking skills
- Commitment to making a difference in the
community and belief in the importance of education
- Ability to work afternoons/early evenings. (2-3
times/week)
Kumon offers a competitive salary, and an excellent
benefits package.
For consideration, please e-mail your resume and salary
requirements to [email removed]
Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.
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