Keep Your Eye on Education March 5, 2001 Eye on Education is a free resource for agents of change. Items are shared with Chicago Learns TV-21. To subscribe or to submit listings, contact Ericka Moore, at (312) 427-4830 ext.1-314; fax: (312) 427-6130. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This month in CATALYST: * Student Motivation: Winning students' hearts and minds A veteran teacher's daily struggle on the front lines. * Principals the strong silent partners at Bogan, Wells, Prosser How principals help teachers capture student attention. * Tough love inspires students to work Junior ROTC propels some students ahead. Meetings, Events, Deadlines March 5: Panel‹ "Dispelling Charter School Myths" Leadership for Quality Education and the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago sponsor an overview of charter schools. School leaders, parents, teachers and policy makers are encouraged to attend. Held at the Harris School, 1155 E. 60th Street, 4 to 5:30 pm. Free and open to the public. For more info, call Allison Jack at 312-853-3691. March 8: Community Organizing Workshop II‹Community Renewal Society Second of two workshops designed for community organizers and leaders. Focus on techniques of organizing, building and using power, developing skills. $25 (includes lunch). 332 S. Michigan, #500, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Registration required. Call 312-427-4830, x. 1219. March 9: Nonprofit Leadership Day‹Executive Service Corps Nonprofit board members, executive directors and senior staff are encouraged to attend the Executive Service Corps fourth annual Nonprofit Leadership Day Conference. The event will highlight strategies for leading and promoting an effective nonprofit organization. Held at Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan. The advance registration fee, due March 1, is $150; late registration is $175. For more info call 312-580-1840. March 10: CATALYST on the Air: City Voices Managing Editor Veronica Anderson hosts the education edition of "City Voices" at 6:30 am on WNUA-FM, 95.5. Topic and guests to be announced. March 13: PTA Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting Representatives of the Chicago Region PTA, who advise the Board of Education and CEO Paul Vallas on matters of policy. Open to the public. At the Board offices, 125 S. Clark St., 5th floor. 10-11:30 am. For more info, call Jean Swanson at 773-553-1568. March 14: Discussion‹ Parent Involvement The Chicago Panel on School Policy sponsors this discussion on parent-involvement coordinators in CPS high schools. Held at Sidley and Austin Law Offices, One First National Plaza, 55th floor, 8:30-11 am. Space is limited. For info and reservations, call at 312-346-2202. March 15: NEA Innovation Grants Deadline That National Education Association Foundation will award up to 200 grants of $2,000 each to small teams of educators who design and implement innovative approaches that lead to student achievement of high standards. Information, complete guidelines and applications are available on the NEA Foundation web site, www.nfie.org, or by calling 202-822-7840. March 15: Marshall Field's Project Imagine Scholarship Deadline The Marshall Field's Project Imagine Scholarship awards $1,000 scholarships to students who have an interest in studying the arts. Applications are available at any Marshall Field's store, and must be postmarked by March 15, 2001. For more info, call 800-537-4180. March 17: Chicago Assistant Principals Association Recognition Luncheon Theme: "Children First." Mary Mitchell, Sun-Times columnist and editorial board member, is guest speaker. Open to non-members, including teachers. Held at Illinois Institute of Technology, Grover Herman Hall, 3241 S. Federal, 12:00 Noon to 3:00. Cost: $40. Advanced tickets are required. For ticket info, call Kathy Konopasek at 773-553-2406. March 17: High School Workshops‹Parents United for Responsible Education Fifth workshop of a free, seven-workshop series, "What Makes a Good High School." This session's topic: "Outcomes and Accountability." Held at DePaul University Egan Center, 243 S. Wabash Avenue, 9th floor. 9:30 am to 2 pm. For registration and a schedule of remaining sessions, call PURE at 312-461-1994. March 20: Public Policy Forum‹DePaul Center for Church/State Studies Final session of a four-part series examining public policy issues involved with school vouchers. Guest speaker: Donald Moore, executive director, Designs for Change. Held at Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, 8 am. Continental breakfast will be served. Free and open to public. RSVP to 312-362-8818 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Workshops for Teachers Art Institute of Chicago‹The ABC's of Art Workshop Series * Elements and Principles of Visual Expression, March 17 * Style, March 24 * Materials, Techniques and Beyond, March 31 Registration is required. The fee for the entire series is $60. The cost each workshop individually is $25. Graduate credit through the School of the Art Institute, and lane credit for CPS teachers, available at an additional cost. For more info, call Jocelyn Moralde at 312-443-3575 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chicago Historical Society * Global Communities: Chicago's Immigrants & Refugees, Thursdays, March 1-29; 4 to 7 pm CPS teachers are eligible to receive Lane Promotional Credit and must register through the Chicago Teachers Academy for Professional Development at 773-553-6050. All other registration is taken through the Chicago Historical Society at 312-799-2152. Illinois Humanities Council * Mark Twain, Huck Finn and Censorship in the USA, March 9-11 Any Illinois K through 12 teachers in their first two years of teaching may apply. * Public Lands in the USA and Southern Illinois, June 24-27 * American Nature Writing, July 15-20 * Writing Your Story, July 15-20 * Illinois Writers, July 22-27 * The Civil War in Chicago and Illinois, July 22-27 Any Illinois K through 12 teacher with three or more years of experience may apply for the summer seminar series. All seminars are all-expenses paid, and held at Starved Rock State Park. Application review for all sessions begins March 15, 2001 and continues until all seminars are full. For applications and info, call the Illinois Humanities Council, 312-422-5580 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; www.prairie.org. Forest Preserve District of Cook County Sand Ridge Nature Center * Project Learning Tree, March 31, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Free workshop for teachers, pre-teachers and non-formal educators. Participants receive the Tree curriculum guide and five hours CPDU credit for Illinois Teacher Certificate Renewal. Held at the Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland. Contact: Naturalist, Irene Flebbe at 708-868-0606. * Chicago Wilderness, May 5 & 12, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Two-day workshop introduces teachers to nature and ecosystems in the Chicago area. May 5 session held at Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland; May 12 session held at the Brookfield Zoo. Cost: $80. Optional one hour of graduate credit at an additional fee. For more info call Lanis Petrik of the Brookfield Zoo Education Dept. at 708-485-0236, ext. 372. Rush Neurobehavioral Center * Psychosocial Treatment of ADHD in Children and Youth, March 14, 12:30 to 1:30 pm Free. Held at Rush North Shore Medical Center, Sharfstein Center, 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie. For more info, call 847-933-9339, ext. 222. Grants and Awards for Students Ghandi-King Peace Essay Contest The Celebration of Peace essay contest is a national competition open to all high school students. Students are asked to describe how their community involvement relates to Ghandi and King's shared philosophy of non-violence. Sponsored by the Dharma Foundation, Indo-American Center, Center for Asian Arts and Columbia College. Guidelines and more info are available at www.indoamerican.org, or call 312-467-0767. The entry deadline is March 31, 2001. Illinois State Representative Constance Howard Scholarship Fund The State Rep. Constance Howard 32nd District Scholarship Fund supports residents of the 32nd district who are pursuing a postsecondary degree in the field of technology. Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 will be awarded to full-time students at an accredited four-year college. Applications are available at the Chicago Urban League and must be postmarked by March 8, 2001. For more information call 773-451-3567. Jobs Noble Street Charter High School‹Teaching Positions Noble Street Charter is a new public high school with high academic standards and a strong discipline. Teaching positions in all high school subjects are available. Qualifications: Teacher certification or five years work experience in a field related to the subject matter to be taught. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Spanish language ability is a plus. Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic is a must. Salary: Starts at $37,000. Fax resume including the names and numbers of three references to Michael Milkie, principal at 773-278-0421. Or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For questions, call Mr. Milkie at 773-862-1449. Director of Development‹Project Impact Project Impact is a new initiative that seeks to improve academic achievement among Latino youth in Illinois. The director of development will be responsible for building upon the start-up funding of this new project. Duties: establish and maintain key relationships with funders; research and identify possible funding sources; work closely with marketing and communications director to develop materials for potential donors. Qualifications: BA/BS degree; 3-5 years demonstrated fund development experience; some background in corporate/government relations and/or marketing/sales; expertise in hands-on planning and implementation of fund raising strategies. Bilingual/Spanish is preferred. Contact: Ms. Eva Serrano, President, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, 312-435-0498, ext. 13; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; or fax 312-435-1494. Rochelle Lee Fund (two positions) Program Director‹Organizes and administers professional development program for CPS teachers in broad use of literature. Must have passion for reading, experience in teaching and program management. Project Director‹Director will implement two-year CPS pilot project, facilitating book discussions and supporting classroom teachers. English major preferred. Must have experience in teaching and program management. Both positions require that applicants have a valid driver's license and own vehicle to drive to schools. Apply to: RLF, 5153 N. Clark, #206, Chicago, IL 60640. Fax: 773-989-8661. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Program/Development Officer‹Citizens Information Service of Illinois Part-time program/development officer needed to implement Future Voter, a citywide civic education program for CPS students, and to work with the executive director on financial development for CIS. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (preferably in social sciences), at least two years experience working with community-based organizations, strong writing and communication skills. Fundraising experience is a plus. Apply to: Attn: George Cole, Executive Director, Citizens Information Service of Illinois, 332 S. Michigan Av., #428, Chicago, IL 60604. -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. 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