Extractions: by Robert G. Sanderson By state law, the Utah State Board of Education is the Board of Trustees for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. The Board of Trustees appoint membership of the Institutional Council, which has no less than five nor more than eleven members. The Council advises the Board of Trustees as to the needs of those who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, or dual sensory impaired, and of practical methods of overcoming these disabling conditions through education and training. In addition, a member of the State Office of Education acts as liaison between the State Board and the Council. It can be seen that the USDB is quite different from the traditional residential school with a majority deaf and blind students in one location, and a few exceptional students in the public schools. The USDB is just the reverse: A few students in the residences, and perhaps 90 percent or more of the deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired students are mainstreamed in the public schools and under the public schools administratively, or in small units directly under USDB supervision and educational programs but housed in public schools. The public schools districts rely on the USDB experts to advise them in numerous ways, especially with interveners who work with the blind, helping them with communication and adjustment to the environment.
Utah Arts Council -- 2003 Annual Report: Arts Education Arts education staff and utah State Office of education staff participated in the utah Life Skills document adopted by the utah State Board of education. http://www.arts.utah.gov/ar03ae.html
Extractions: The mission of the Utah Arts Council's Arts Education Program is to foster life-long learning in the arts and to encourage the inclusion of the arts as an essential component in both the formal and informal learning experiences of all Utahns. Activities in creative writing, dance, music, storytelling, theatre and visual arts reward independent thought and creative problem solving. Whether verbal or nonverbal, the arts give all of us the chance to express ourselves. They offer ways of sharing and fostering human values and can provide solace, nurturing and comfort. Arts activities also promote appropriate risk-taking and encourage disciplined personal progress. The Arts Education Program meets its mission by providing grants, conferences, workshops and technical assistance. The Arts Education Program offers four types of financial support for AE activities in schools and communities, including artists in residence, arts education projects, partnerships and research-based pilots. Funds are also targeted to support organizations and schools offering arts learning opportunities to individuals in underserved sites, including those with disabilities and who are institutionalized, incarcerated, geographically isolated, hospitalized, or otherwise disenfranchised from the mainstream arts community. A young artist from Kindred Spirits paints a bold stroke.
Utah Arts Council - Arts Education Grants your computer or by calling the AE staff at (801 education Artist Roster online at www.arts.utah.gov/ae choose an artist from the Arts education Artist Roster http://www.arts.utah.gov/ae/grants.html
Extractions: Skip Grant Overview and download grant application now Eligibility Public, private, and parochial schools are eligible for Entry Level Artist in Residence, Artist in Residence, Arts Education Project, and Arts Education for Underserved Population grants. School Districts are eligible for Entry Level Artist in Residence, Artist in Residence, Arts Education Project, and Arts Education for Underserved Population grants. Nonprofit organizations (e.g. retirement centers, community centers, hospitals, museums, arts councils, juvenile facilities) are eligible for Entry Level Artist in Residence, Artist in Residence, Arts Education Project, Community Arts Education, and Arts Education for Underserved Population grants. Grantees who have not submitted final report forms or met previous financial obligations are not eligible. If you are unsure about your school, school district, or nonprofit organization's eligibility, call the Utah Arts Council/Arts Education (UAC/AE) staff at 801-236-7542 or 801-236-7541. Mail Or Hand Delivered Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by March 1, 2004
State Of Utah Governor Olene S. Walker Modifies the utah Performance Assessment System for proficiency, student absenteeism, staff qualifications, attendance SB 35 Public education Capital Outlay http://www.utah.gov/governor/newsrels/2001/newsrel_031501.html
Extractions: Bridget Fare, 538-1509 Governor Mike Leavitt today signed several education bills to provide new textbooks and classroom supplies to students; to help ensure every child is reading by the third grade; assessing student and teacher performance and other bills aimed at supporting Utah's schools. "With these bills we are continuing the momentum to improve our schools every year," said Leavitt. "We are increasing accountability for continuous, statewide improvement, funding supplies and textbooks for Utah students and helping every child read at grade level." HB 40 appropriates $23.8 million to provide an adequate supply of textbooks for students and to replace outdated textbooks, or textbooks in poor condition. "We want Utah's kids to build their knowledge base from the most updated information available," said Leavitt. "Current materials will make teaching and learning easier in our classrooms."
Substitute Teaching Institute of remedial improvement programs for staff who receive is the Science/Elementary education Specialist at the Teaching Institute (STI) of utah State University. http://subed.usu.edu/pressroom/staff.asp
Extractions: Geoffrey G. Smith is the Executive Director of the Substitute Teaching Institute (STI) at Utah State University(USU), the principal investigator for STEP-IN (Substitute Teacher Educational Program Initiative), and has served as principal investigator for several other substitute teacher projects. He is the publisher of the Substitute Teacher Handbooks, the SubExchange Newsletter, and the SubJournal. Geoff holds an MBA degree and a Masters in Educational Economics. He has been actively involved in educator professional development for a number of years. E-mail at gsmit@subed.usu.edu Blaine L. Sorenson is the Administrative/Secondary Education Specialist at the Substitute Teaching Institute. His current work in identifying and developing best practices for substitute teaching is strengthened by his extensive experience implementing staff development programs and working with the selection/hiring process of certified school personnel. After receiving his B.S. in History and M.Ed. in Secondary Education/Curriculum Development Blaine served at the secondary school level for many years in curriculum development, teacher evaluations, and the development of remedial improvement programs for staff who receive unsatisfactory evaluations/ ratings. E-mail at
Education Records At The Utah State Archives School Buildings in utah and Supplements, 1975 ongoing (Series 1844); State Office of education. dropouts, attendance, personnel and staff, handicapped programs http://archives.utah.gov/referenc/education.htm
Extractions: The Utah State Archives is the repository for many permanent government records relating to education, including records from the State Office of Education and the Board of Regents. Records at the Utah State Archives are arranged by creating agency into record series. Education records date back to the establishment of the territory, many of which are in the custody of the Archives. More recent records created by these agencies remain with the creating agency. The records document changes in Utahs public educational system over time for both K12 and higher education. Although their informational content varies widely, education records can be an important source for studies of education history, law, legislation, finances and fiscal operations, education staff, salaries, certification, curriculum, enrollment, school buildings, and school districts. This finding aid contains only part of the records available at the Utah State Archives pertaining to education in Utah. The following listed series contain publications and reports. For additional records or descriptions of the series listed below, check the catalog on the Utah State Archives homepage located at
About U-LEARN: Utah Local Educators' Action Research Network years ago between the University of utah and local instructor in the Department of Educational Studies and half time as a district person in staff development. http://www.ed.utah.edu/ulearn/about/
Extractions: Who Are We? What Is U-LEARN? History Partners What Is U-LEARN? U-LEARN is the Utah-Local Educators Action Research Network. U-LEARN was developed to provide educators with high quality professional development opportunities associated with an inquiry model. Focused on an educator's classroom and school contexts, U-LEARN courses, conferences, and workshops create a network of local and state action researchers. Participants study their own teaching practices for the purpose of improving student learning and enhancing their own professional lives. History The Co-Op Program Since 1989, the professional development activities at the University of Utah's PDS sites focused on a Master's Cooperative Program (Co-op) in which a cohort of 25 experienced teachers (K-12) worked together for two years in an inquiry-based Master's of Education (M.Ed.) degree program. The PDS evaluation findings indicated changes in professional growth, empowerment and leadership as a result of the teachers' involvement in the Co-op program. Key Program Elements Spur Growth
Utah Museum Of Natural History YtY education staff Assistant. 5816286. Science education Director, Genetics Science Learning Center. -. utah Museum of Natural History 1390 E. Presidents Circle http://www.umnh.utah.edu/museum/planvisit/contactus.html
Basic Skills Online Courses - Utah State Library Division (Idaho State Library Alternative Basic Library education Program). Short and concise tutorials for staff without formal library (utah State Library Division http://library.utah.gov/basicskillscourses.html
Extractions: Our Website Collection Development Cataloging Reference CORE:California Opportunities for Reference Excellence . (San Joaquin Valley Information Service, CA.). A complete course developed to meet the training needs of staff in small libraries. Emphasizes developing skills for working with people and how to use reference books.
Certiport IC3 Success Stories between the ages of two and a half and 18 will be using IC³ as a baseline assessment for all pupils and staff. utah State Office of education The utah http://www.certiport.com/yourPersonalPath/ic3SuccessStories.asp
Extractions: IC³ Success Stories New Horizons - Dayton : The New Horizons center in Dayton, Ohio was the leader in a Certiport contest designed to promote IC³ certification among all authorized testing centers training staff. Since the promotion ended, the center has maintained the certification as a condition of continuing employment for the sales team and instructors. Academic Cork Institute of Technology Kingwood College : "At Kingwood College, IC³ accelerates schoolteachers' progress toward their technology certification," reports Robin Garrett, Program Manager of Computer IT in Continuing Education. "IC³ is the fast-track entry point into the alternative Technology Teacher Certification Program (TCP) and saves candidates about 80 hours of classroom instruction." Lake Michigan College : The Department of Continuing Education at Lake Michigan College just concluded its pilot IC³ course and will be offering the certification to high school students, businesses, and the public beginning fall 2002. Mecklenburg County School District : Our main goal in starting the IC³ program was staff development, says Ernie Conner, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, Adult Education and GED Testing for Mecklenburg County School District. When we were first introduced to the IC³ program, we viewed it as a great opportunity to train and assess our teachers and administrative staff.
NYSAIS how to help you assist your staff in making Fellowship from the United States Office of education. school, and elementary children in utah, Massachusetts, and http://www.nysais.org/workshops/calendarDetail.php?uid=244
Productivity Seminars resources for both faculty and staff to create offerings for the higher education learning environment Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, utah, Virginia, Washington http://www.microsoft.com/Education/EPA.aspx
Extractions: When you integrate smart technology such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft Office System, Class Server and new devices such as Tablet PC into your curriculum, you create opportunities for students to do their work more easily, and to stay engaged and connected to school. Microsoft Education Productivity Advisors help instructional staff make the most of Microsoft technologies in educational institutions through free seminars at schools and universities. The Education Productivity team is fully booked with events until the end of June 2004. For this reason, we are unable to accept requests for productivity seminars at this time. Please check back in July when we will be re-opening seminar registration. Because we understand the time pressures you face, Productivity Seminars come to you. Seminars can be incorporated into your institution's professional development days, conferences or meetings, or delivered as stand-alone sessions for your instructional staffâa great way to support the roll-out of new Microsoft software across your organization. Seminar Overview Seminars are designed for teachers at K-12 schools, faculty in higher education, professional development staff, IT professionals, technical decision makers, and higher education students.
Extractions: Home News Employment District Policy Manual Table of Contents ... Keyword Search Index:Staff Development Adopted: October 6, 1992 District Contract Teachers Reimbursement Administrative Staff Reimbursement Classified Staff Reimbursement Exceptions ... Staff Development Review Committee PURPOSE 1.1 To promote a comprehensive staff development program which enhances organizational effectiveness through improved instruction and student performance. 1.2. To promote an effective staff development program for all District personnel which encmpasses both affective and cognitive areas, and which encourages positive regard for self, students and the profession. 1.3 To provide a means of hiring the best qualified instructors, usually District employees, who are of aware of District goals, organizational needs, best practices in education, and adult learning needs. 1.4 To provide lane change/recertification classes and workshops.
Community Of Caring Mound Fort Middle School in Ogden, utah, began its character education program with two goals to break the cycle of violence and to improve student reading. http://www.communityofcaring.org/
Extractions: Founder and Honorary Chairman C ommunity of Caring is a comprehensive K-12, research-based character education program with a unique focus on students with disabilities. Community of Caring schools teach values everywhere: in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, and on the playing field. Community of Caring works!
Staff [Utah Boys Ranch] Scout; Rotarian with Southwest Sunrise utah Rotary Club Franklin Quest for two years; Educational Director for as a therapist and manages home staff and weekend http://www.utahboysranch.org/staff_administration.php
Extractions: Jared S. Hamner, Director of Admissions Send E-mail B.S. in business economics, Indiana Univ.; Eagle Scout; Rotarian with Southwest Sunrise Utah Rotary Club; member of Who's Who of America; Service Assurance Manager for Federal Express for 6.5 years; Facilitator for Franklin Quest for two years; Educational Director for West Ridge Academy for two years.
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