Teacher Times #21
February 2, 2015

Per Session Opportunities for NYS ELA and Math Exams

Per session opportunities for scoring New York State (NYS) ELA and math exams for grades 3–8 will be posted here by 5:00 p.m. on January 29. In addition to per session scorer, content trainer, and site supervisor positions, the NYCDOE is now recruiting teachers and administrators to serve as Organizational Team Leads (OTLs) and ATS Specialists at scoring sites for the ELA and math exams for grades 3–8. You may apply through the online application portal beginning at 5:00 p.m. on January 29 and continuing through March 4. 

Grant Opportunities

Grant opportunities are posted on the Grants website (you can visit the page on any computer using this link). This week’s highlights include:

§  Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Youth Literacy Grant

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Professional Development and Student Opportunities

Professional development and student opportunities are posted on the PD and Student Opportunities page. This week’s highlights include:

All Schools:

§  Register by February 12: Taking a Stand: New York City Activism in the 20th Century - Midwinter Recess P Credit Course at the Museum of the City of New York

§  Register by February 12: From Mannahatta to Manhattan: Learning New York City History In-Depth - Midwinter Recess P Credit Course at the Museum of the City of New York

§  Register by February 18: Attend a Free Open House for Educators at the Guggenheim Museum  

§  Participate in February: February Professional Development from the Special Education Office

Middle Schools:

§  Register by February 15: Register for Pearson Connected Math Program 3 Technology Session

§  Apply by February 17: The EverFi Certified Teacher Program

High Schools:

§  Ongoing from February 5 through March: iMentor is Looking for New School Partners for Fall 2015

§  Ongoing through February 16: Audition Competition to Participate in The 24 Hour Musicals

§  Register by February 23: Free 4-Week Enrichment Program in Philosophy