NEWS

11/16/09

Mills College is recruiting students for the third cohort of the Leadership Program in Early Childhood (LPEC). The LPEC offers early childhood professionals an opportunity to earn a master’s degree and/or doctorate of education through a primarily evening and weekend program.  Applications are due February 1, 2010 and the program begins in May.  Anyone interested in the program is encouraged to contact us for more information and attend an information session to learn more details about the program.    Please refer to the links below for more information and the schedule of information sessions.

Program Information

http://www.mills.edu/academics/graduate/educ/programs/early_childhood.php#leadership

Information Sessions

http://www.mills.edu/academics/graduate/educ/news.php  

Thanks!

Lea J.E. Austin

Program Coordinator, Leadership Program in Early Childhood

Mills College

School of Education

5000 MacArthur Boulevard

Oakland, California 94613

p. 510.430.2116

f.  510.430.3379

www.mills.edu

10/30/09

As of October 2009, the Child & Adolescent Development Department will not be accepting any change of major forms unless you are already in the major (from one concentration to another concentration).

We are sorry to have to make this decision and hope things will improve. 

Please do check back at the beginning of each semester to see if there has been a change. 

Also, please write your government representatives to tell them what impact the budget cuts have made on your education and to your life.  Our reduction of services to you, the student, are a direct result of these budget cuts.  There have been various city and state representatives saying that, in spite of media attention and protests, they haven’t heard anything directly from SF State Students about budget cuts being a problem. The state legislature needs to hear that higher education is important to Californians and without your personal narratives they willnot understand the full impact of the budget cuts on students. Please voice your concerns. To find out where to send letters and how to help go here: http://www.sfsu.edu/news/budgetcentral/students.html

And be aware that next year things will probably be worse. 

7/22/09

Since 2003, WestEd's SchoolsMovingUp has been providing quality resources to help educators make sound decisions and take tangible action in their school improvement efforts. With a community of over 19,000 educators, SchoolsMovingUp has hosted over 100 interactive webinars - one-time, online learning events - on a variety of school and district reform topics. Due to popular demand, SchoolsMovingUp is now offering in-depth, online professional development that is sustained over a longer period, embedded in your own work, and supported by a national expert and a community of online learners.

We are currently accepting registrations for our September 2009 e-Workshop series, "Academic Vocabulary for Pre-K - Grade 2 English Language Learners."  The series will help teachers implement research-based methods for boosting academic vocabulary knowledge in English language learners in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms.

This fee-based e-Workshop series include four live, online professional development sessions and on-going online coaching with Pamela Spycher, Director of English Learners and the Language Arts (ELLA) at WestEd. Participants will explore current research on vocabulary instruction for English language learners in the early years of schooling, have opportunities to share their ideas with colleagues, and receive support to practice implementing strategies in their own classrooms. You can find more information about the e-Workshop course content, technical requirements, and rates at http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/eworkshop/ELLA.

We would appreciate your circulating this email and/or the attached flier, which is also available at http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/eworkshop/ELLA/flier.pdf. We invite you to become a registered member of SchoolsMovingUp at www.schoolsmovingup.net as well.  Registration is free and easy and gives you advance notice about upcoming free webinars; ability to access and view archived webinars; and announcements regarding new resources posted on the site.

"SchoolsMovingUp's New e-Workshop Series on English Learners

In this online workshop series, led by WestEd's Pam Spycher, participants will learn and implement research-based methods of academic vocabulary instruction for English learners, pre-K-2. To discover how to boost your students' vocabulary and make learning engaging, enroll now at http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/eworkshop/ELLA."

4/10/09

Master Gardeners of San Francisco & San Mateo County - http://groups.ucanr.org/sanmateo/Ask_a_Master_Gardener/

The educational event is:

Training Class to Promote or Establish a School Garden Program

WHERE:

College of San Mateo - Science Building - 1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard San Mateo , CA 94402

WHEN:

Saturday, May 2, 2009-8:30 -4:00 PM

COST: $25.00

Deadline to pre-register: April 15th, 2009

To register on-line, go to http://ucanr.org/sgwr

Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to bring gardening to the schools.

This workshop is geared to training the trainers, who in turn, will teach the school children.

Some of the topics are: planning a garden design, supplies and funding, ongoing maintenance, connecting the garden to school curriculum (using math as an example) and getting people involved. Other subjects include: garden soil, watering materials, and weed and pest management, to name a few.

For further information, call Master Gardener Office, 650-726-9059, Ext. 107

 To register on-line, go to http://ucanr.org/sgwr.

Cid Young

Master Gardener

415-990-9271

650-728-9271 (local number)

cid4houses@earthlink.net

4/10/09

THURSDAY APRIL 30^TH

10:00AM-3:00PM

FREE

JOIN US AT THE SEVEN HILLS CONFERENCE CENTER FOR THE CHANCE TO…

MEET LOCAL ADVENTURE     * RECEIVE GREAT  

 AND TRAVEL COMPANIES            GIVEAWAYS

* WIN AMAZING PRIZES      * PLAY FUN GAMES        

* FIND OUT WHAT OTHER ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU DURING SUMMER VACATION ADVENTURE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUT

www.GROWTHROUGHADVENTURE.com

4/7/09

4/2/09

Playing Outside the Lines

Friday evening & Saturday, May 1–2, 2009

Children’s play—especially outdoors in nature–has always been a vital part of growing up and current research clearly shows that child initiated and self-directed play is essential for our children’s overall physical, emotional and academic development. Yet children’s play has declined and children have moved from outdoors to indoors, from exploration and discovery to screened entertainment and adult directed activities.

In this Friday evening talk and Saturday experiential workshop, advocates will discuss the ins and outs of play, especially in nature. Penny Wilson, David Hawkins, and Karen Payne will introduce the art of supporting and restoring play in neighborhoods, parks and schools, camps and afterschool programs–and help rekindle our own love of playing in nature.

Presenters and Facilitators:

Penny Wilson Play Association of Tower Hamlets (London), David Hawkins and Karen Payne Wild Zones, Joan Almon Alliance for Childhood, Chris Overington Hidden Villa

Talk and Workshop Schedule:

Friday evening

talk 6:30 pm

refreshments & 7:00 pm talk

Saturday workshop

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Both the talk and workshop are at the Dana Center at Hidden Villa.

The opening session of the Saturday workshop includes discussions about the nature of play and types of play followed by an experiential outdoor play experience. The afternoon session will focus on applying what has been learned to our families, homes, schools and parks. Hidden Villa’s beautiful natural setting will be the site of Saturday’s play sessions, so comfortable clothes are suggested.

Fees:

Friday Evening Talk: $10.00

Saturday Workshop: $50.00

Optional Saturday Lunch: $12.00

(or bring a picnic lunch)

For more information and registration, please contact Mary Roscoe at info@cincbayarea.org.

3/17/09

Saturday April 18^th, 2009 12 PM – 3PM

Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Bandshell

(Between the deYoung Museum and Academy of Sciences)

The purpose of the event is for children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs, and their families, to experience recreation, sports, and just plain fun activities that broaden their vision of the opportunities that exist in their community. Come try an adventure you never thought possible.

A Completely FREE Event!  Free Lunch Provided! Register by calling:  (415) 920-5040  

Parking:

Music Concourse Garage: $3/hr

(Enter from MLK Drive or Fulton St. at 10th Ave.)

Limited street parking available  

Public Transportation:

#44 O’Shaughnessy, #5 Fulton, N-Judah

2/18/09

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN  WITH  DISABILITIES             
A support and resource organization providing services for families of children with disabilities

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

the 2009 Information & Resource Conference

“Every Child Belongs”

Saturday, March 28, 2009

John O’Connell High School

2355 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA

9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

A free conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and the community at large. 

Opening Remarks:  Superintendent Carlos Garcia, San Francisco Unified School District

Keynote Speaker:    Professor Pamela Wolfberg,
                                    San Francisco State University Director,
                                    Autism Spectrum Program (Project Mosaic)

TO Register Online, click the link below: www.supportforfamilies.org/resourcefair

If you have any questions or wish to register by phone, please call Open Gate at 415-920-5040.  You can also contact us at resourcefair@supportforfamilies.org 

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES of Children with Disabilities—A support and resource organization providing services for families of children with disabilities

2601 Mission Street, Suite 606 • San Francisco, CA 94110 • TEL (415) 282-7494 FAX (415) 282-1226

1/14/09

 New Office Hours and Advising Hours for Spring 09

This semester we will be changing our office hours. The CAD office will no longer be open on Mondays, but instead will be open on Fridays. We have made this change because of the lack of activity on Mondays and the increase in complaints and requests that the office be open on Fridays. This change will be implemented at the beginning of the Spring 09 semester, January 26^th, 2009.

Again, the new CAD office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, starting on January 26^th, 2009. We will not be closed during lunch. The office may be closed every once in a while during these hours, but not for more than 20 minutes and a sign will always be posted as to when someone will be back.

Also, we will be putting the sign up binder for Spring 09 advising appointments outside the office, SCI 394, starting tomorrow, January 15^th, 2009. To sign up for an appointment you need to come to the office; no appointments will be made over the phone. Advising appointments will also start on January 26^th, 2009.

12/15/08

All CAD Majors!!!

Please consider signing up for these REC classes for the Spring semester. The Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department took special care to keep these classes, in the midst of budget cuts, because they know how important they are for CAD majors. Please take the time to read the below message from the Department Chair and consider the listed classes when registering for next semester.

CAD majors,

With all the budget craziness I wanted to inform you of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism spring schedule for classes that are part of the CAD program, and ask your assistance.  I describe these now because the RPT dept has made a serious financial commitment to support the CAD program by keeping ALL previously scheduled classes available in spring.  This was purposefully done to be a good partner with CAD.  We do not have enough RPT majors to fill this many sections alone.  We could have spent on money on other classes, believe me. Since we are not very involved in the advising of CAD students, I am asking for your cooperation in helping us fill these classes by informing/advising your students they are available in spring and are valuable to take. I'd appreciate your help.

SPRING 2009 RPT CLASSES THAT ARE PART OF THE CAD PROGRAM

REC 300 Leisure Leadership

REC 330 ARTS + CRAFTS FOR LEISURE

REC 380 DEV PLAY PROCESSES

REC 400 THEOR PROGRAM PLANNING  

REC 420 LEISURE + CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY  

REC 570 DEV & MGT NONPROFT RESOURCES

Patrick Tierney Ph.D.

Chair and Professor

Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

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12/15/08

RECYLEMANIA 09!
POSTER CHALLENGE
Deadline extended to January 26th
Box Dog Bikes
This is a great opportunity for creative students to win:
Sustainability awards up to
$300 (winner) and $150
(runner-up)

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The poster must promote recycling, waste reduction or sustainability. Digital copies should be
submitted via email to cfager@sfsu.edu (incl. name, email address, phone number). Winners will be
announced Feb. 2, 2009. Any questions, please email cfager@sfsu.edu or check out
http://sustainability.sfsu.edu.

12/12/08

This is the best time to get involved!  Join us to support the petition for Escuela del Pueblo at the

Board of Education Hearing   Tuesday December 16, 2009   5:30 PM

Supporting choices for quality public education in San Francisco!
The SFCSI started with a group of parents and educators exploring the options for progressive education in San Francisco. This dedicated group conceived the idea of bringing a publicly funded charter school emphasizing holistic education to San Francisco. Since its inception, the SFCSI has grown with many more enthusiastic parents, credentialed teachers and other supporters who advocate choice in the public school system and a belief that school should be a place to learn, grow and create: A place to explore the arts and the natural environment, a community where children's developmental needs are respected and their natural desire to learn is embraced. If this sounds like your idea of what a school should be, we invite you to get involved with the San Francisco Charter School Initiative (SFCSI).

We plan to open in Fall 2009 with a K-3 program including the possibility of a Spanish enrichment kindergarten and a home school resources center for students in grades K-6. HELP create something Beautiful!! 

Add your voice in support of education that serves the whole child in an arts, play and wonder filled school COME HELP OPEN A NEW CHARTER  SCHOOL!!

When:  Tuesday December 16, 2008  at 5:30 PM

Where:  555 Franklin (near McAllister)

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7/7/08

Career and Technical Teaching Credential Program Information

The Adult / Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential Program at San Francisco State University has partnered with City College of San Francisco (CCSF) to offer you an opportunity to receive a vocational education teaching credential in your area of expertise

For more information about the program, and the CBEST, CSET test, please click the link.

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6/16/08

The Family Economic Success Workgroup is offering this first workshop in a series that will be made available covering a range of economic supports available to families in San Francisco.   

The June 30^th workshop is on the topic of helping families access child care.   This workshop is geared specifically for direct service staff. 

 Please see this flyer and registration form, and note that the REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, JUNE 24^th. Click here

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6/16/08

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6/11/08

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