Julian Charter Teacher Selected for Exclusive Discovery Education National Institute
July 29, 2008
Educator Nancy Porter from the Julian Charter School poses with Scott Kinney, Vice President of Outreach and Professional Development, at the Discovery Educator Network National Institute in Silver Spring, MD on July 21, 2008. (photo by Christine Zona of Discovery Communications)
Silver Spring, Md. (July 28, 2008) - On July 21-25, Nancy Porter from Julian Charter School and more than 70 educators from across the country participated in an exclusive professional development event for Discovery Educator Network members at the headquarters of Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, Md. The Discovery Educator Network National Institute was hosted by Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, whose networks include Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and the Science Channel.
The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of over 88,000 educators passionate about integrating media into classroom curriculum. The DEN National Institutes are exclusive professional development opportunities open only to STAR Discovery Educators. These educators are DEN members recognized for their outstanding efforts to share their insight and expertise with peers through activities such as trainings, workshops or presentations on how to integrate digital media into classroom instruction.
STAR Discovery Educators enjoy access to a variety of exclusive benefits, including in-person professional development, online activities, training resources, Discovery events, and regular support and communication with DEN staff members. Porter is one of only 3,000 STAR Discovery Educators nationwide.
During the Institute, national leaders in educational technology collaborated with participants on a variety of projects. By the end of the Institute, participants had created classroom ready multimedia projects and participated in a variety of workshops on the newest online technologies used by today’s technology-savvy generation, including streaming media, Web 2.0 websites, podcasts, blogs, and wikis.
“Discovery Education is pleased to host the DEN National Institutes and offer educators such as Nancy who are passionate about digital media the opportunity to participate in a unique professional development event,” said Scott Kinney, Discovery Education Vice President of Outreach and Professional Development. “We know that educators leave this Institute enthusiastic about what they have learned and eager to integrate new technologies into their lessons.”
For more information about the Discovery Educator Network, visit http://community.discoveryeducation.com/.
For more information about Discovery Education, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, or call 800-323-9084.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Communications revolutionized television with the Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the #1 non-fiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media and a dynamic user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of all U.S. schools access Discovery Education digital services. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
Grades 6-8 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Create a newspaper covering a particular historical period
• Create a radio broadcast that covers a subject
• Create a map and timeline for each cultural/historical period.
Add Music, Art, Literature, games to make the time come alive
• Art for History – Music of the period, use of Poetry, Historical Fiction(Biographies),
Adjective Mobiles, Science Field Trips, and Web guests
• Science – model
• Science log
• Writing and illustrating books
(also writing and illustrating books for struggling readers)
• Technology, Internet Research (PowerPoint Presentations, etc.)
Grades 4-5 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Perpetual Timeline (e.g. World History – World History – California History)
• Number Power Math to identify and target holes in learning
• Country Report, State Report, etc.
• PowerPoint State Report
• Mission Building, Field Trips, and other projects
• Cell Building(marshmallows) Volcanoes
• Bookmaking (F.L.A.P.)
• Cultural Dance/Movement/Music
• Utilize music to retain important facts
• Internet Research – Technology, Global Geography, History, Cultures, etc.
• Write to a company or Senator, etc. Ask or express an opinion.
Give advice how you’d do something
• Science – Look at stars, and erosion
• Sports Math – Football/Baseball/Basketball/Soccer
• Do Marcy Cook Activities for Math
• Pen Pals from other states or countries
• Science/Social Studies – e-field trips thru National Park’s websites
• Learn about student in other countries such as Japan -
Host a Japanese student and learn about their culture
Grades 2-3 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Use Music in Learning Math Facts
• Teach the State of the Union song to help memorize the states and alphabetize
• Keep track of license plates on trips to learn states
• Cursive Writing Lessons – Practice by starting with name making it into an art poster
• Acting out with Reading Selection – Discussing characterization
• Cereal Box Book Reports
• Outdoor Sport Activities to Learn – Score, sharing, win/loose consequences
• Music and Motion
• Guest Speakers – Zoo, Sea World, and Parents
• Field Trips (i.e. Library)
• Art Mask
• Video Recording of Stories
• All About Me! Books
• Location Maps
• Reader’s Theater
• Write Thank You Letters
After Christmas/Birthdays using Friendly Letter Format – 5 elements: date, greeting, body, closing,
signature
Grades K-1 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Money game, money song, store community field trip
• Cooking Thematic Activities – Make cookbook with recipes/pictures
• Integrate Different Modalities
• Fall Theme Unit on “Apples” – Johnny Appleseed
(different apples, pie, juice, seeds and jelly) – How Pumpkins Grow
• Using Literature to teach Reading/Writing strategies
• Make an Alphabet Book – each letter of the alphabet making a page in the book
• Various Math, Social Studies songs
• Online Games – Math, Phonics, etc.
• Math Their Way – Style of teaching
• Tactiles
• Music
• Fill the bathtub – Filling and pouring with measuring cups.
• Growing Seeds
• Butterflies
• Read–Alouds – Lots of them
• Dinosaur Theme Study –
Bury chicken/beef bones and have kids do a dinosaur dig with a paint brush
CAHSEE Eligibility Notice
July 23, 2008
Student Eligibility Notice
NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND PUPILS:
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING FOR THE
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM AFTER GRADE 12
Parents/Guardians and Pupils:
Pursuant to California Education Code section 37254, you are hereby notified that:
1. Pupils, including English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) by the end of grade 12 are entitled to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first;
2. English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade 12, are entitled to receive services to improve English proficiency as needed to pass those parts of the CAHSEE not yet passed for up to two consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first; and
3. Pupils, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade 12, have the right to file a complaint regarding intensive instruction and services under the Uniform Complaint Procedures if he or she was not provided the opportunity to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first.
If you have any questions about eligibility for services, wish to obtain services, or wish to file a complaint regarding services, please contact Jennifer Cauzza, Executive Director, at (866) 853-0003, P.O. Box 2470, Julian, CA 92036-2470.
Upcoming Plant Sale at the San Diego Learning Center
July 22, 2008
We are pleased to announce that JCS will be starting a gardening class at the Learning Center. To help us get things going we are asking everyone to please donate any potted plants, vegetables, fruits, etc. that you have for an upcoming fundraiser. We are also accepting any gardening related supplies or cash donations. The PLANT SALE (fundraiser) is scheduled for Friday, September 5 delayed until October. That means we need your donations as soon as possible.
Please contact Katherine (619) 358-9228 if you wish to make a donation. Thanks for helping our school continue to grow.
March 7, 2008 Governing Board Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2008
