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From the Desk of Anne Schiano, Assistant Director
Office of Curriculum Instruction and Instructional Technology, June 24, 2009
NYSED / Funding Opportunities / Professional Development /
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NEW! Modifications to Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Examination Schedule for 2009-2010
Earlier this year, the Board of Regents solicited Statewide input on the scheduling of the grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and mathematics exams. The survey received over 22,500 responses that informed the policy discussions of the Board of Regents. This month the Board of Regents endorsed moving the administration of the 2009-2010 grades 3-8 ELA and math examinations to the month of May. The State Education Department is currently working on specific details that must be addressed. For example, work is underway to revise current examination calendars and scoring timelines. Updated revised versions reflecting the new administration dates and scoring timelines for the grades 3-8 ELA and math exams will be shared with you as soon as possible. Additional questions about these changes to the examination calendar may be directed to David Abrams, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Standards, Assessment, and Reporting at firstname.lastname@example.com or (518) 473-7880.
Section 100.5 of the Commissioner's Regulations outline requirements for specific units of credit and assessment requirements for purposes of graduation. Additionally, information can be obtained regarding requirements for the following diplomas: Regents diploma, Regents diploma with advanced designation, state high school equivalency diploma and high school individualized education program diploma. Information concerning alternative options for students' attainment of Regents and local diploma requirements can be accessed through this link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html
NEW! $10M in EPA Grants Available to Develop Local and Tribal
Government "Climate Showcase Communities"
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $10 million in "Climate Showcase Communities" grants for local and tribal governments to establish and implement climate change initiatives. Eligibility for the program includes local governments (a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments, any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government), federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and inter-tribal consortia. A 50 percent cost-match or cost- share is required for this program with the exception of tribal governments and intertribal consortia, which are exempt from matching requirements.
The Climate Showcase Communities grant program is administered by EPA's Local Climate and Energy Program, an initiative to assist local and tribal governments to identify, implement, and track policies and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions within their operations and surrounding communities. Over the course of the grant program, EPA will offer peer exchange, trainings, and technical support to grant recipients, and share lessons learned with communities across the nation. More information on the grant program is available at: http://epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/state-and-local/showcase.html
Proposals are due by July 22, 2009, at 4 p.m. EDT. An optional notice of
intent to apply is requested by July 1, 2009. Awards are expected in
January 2010 and may run through January 2013.
2009-2012 Statewide Learning Technology Grant (LTG) Applications Available
The purpose of this grant program is to provide progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and library media centers, and to provide sustained professional development to increase the skills of teachers in the use of instructional technology, in order to help students attain higher levels of performance in the New York State Learning Standards. Public school districts and BOCES, or consortiums thereof are eligible to apply. Applicants must give nonpublic schools of all denominations within their boundaries the opportunity to participate. Applicants must also include at least one SURR or SINI school building in the application to be considered for funding. Completed application must be postmarked by August 21, 2009.
Questions about this RFP must be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than June 26, 2009. Answers to these questions will be posted by July 10, 2009 at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm. No questions received after June 26, 2009 will be answered. For additional information, please visit NYSED EMSC website at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm.
2009-2010 New York State $14 Million Public Library Construction Grant
Application materials for the new 2009-2010 New York State Public Library Construction Grant Program are now available on the New York State Library's website at www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/ There is $14 million in capital funds available to public libraries and public library systems for matching grants. The State may fund up to fifty percent of eligible project costs. Detailed information about the New York State $14 million Public Library Construction Grant Program, including a comprehensive FAQ, is posted on the State Library's website at www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/
NEW! Teacher Resources and Teacher Professional Development Programming Across the Curriculum
Annenberg Media uses media and telecommunications to advance excellent teaching in American schools. This mandate is carried out chiefly by the funding and broad distribution of educational video programs with coordinated Web and print materials for the professional development of K-12 teachers.Annenberg Media resources can be accessed for FREE at http://www.learner.org/
NEW! State Museum Offers Workshop for Social Studies Teachers in July, Using Archaeology to Teach Native American History
Monday, July 20–Friday, July 24, 2009 (35 hrs/ 2 credits)
The State Museum and the Greater Capitol Region Teacher Center offer a new workshop for classroom teachers of grades 3-7 work side-by-side with Museum scientists at an archaeological field investigation of Native American and early Euro-American primary source material. They collect and organize specimens, record data, and present findings. For information go to: www.nysm.nysed.gov/education/teacher/workshops .
National Humanities Center Presents Live, Online Professional Development Seminars for Teachers of U.S. History and American Literature
These online seminars are designed for high school teachers but middle and elementary school teachers are welcome. Three to four weeks before the seminar, participants will receive the syllabus, which will require fifty to seventy-five pages of reading. Each participant will be expected to complete a Seminar-to-Classroom Guide on a syllabus text of his or her choice and e-mail the completed Guide to the National Humanities Center prior to the seminar. During the seminar the Guides will serve as the focus of a discussion of instructional content and strategies. The Great Migration; or Leaving My Trouble in Dixie: July 7, 2009 Battle and Memory: The Civil War in Art: July 8, 2009 . American Insurgents: American Revolution From the People's Perspective: July 9, 2009. For more information visit and to register for courses, visit http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/ows/pdseminarssum2009.htm
Teachers TV: An Excellent Free Resource for Staff Training and Development
New training sessions focus on using Teachers TV as a resource to support professional development, as well as a training tool for use with new and existing staff in schools. For more information visit http://www.teachers.tv/training
NEW! U.S. Department of Education: Doing What Works: How to Organize Your Teaching
This multimedia practice guide from the U.S. Department of Education's Doing What Works website includes seven research-based recommendations on organizing teaching and learning experiences. These resources include essential concepts, recommended practices, and planning templates. School districts can use the videos and supporting materials offered through this site to discuss how teachers organize their teaching and learning. The four research-based recommendations for effective teaching and learning include: Space learning over time with review and quizzing; Alternate worked examples with problem-solving practice; Connect abstract and concrete representations of concepts; and Use higher-order questions to help students build explanations
NEW! Free Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: Summer Workshops
This U.S. Department of Education resource provides materials from dozens of teacher presentations on literacy, math, science, history, and the arts at the U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Summer Workshops. Topics include reading, writing, English language learners, Chinese language and culture, algebra, computation, data, geometry, peer teaching, earth systems, cells, physical science, labs, science mysteries, historical literacy, arts and reading, and more.
NEW! Free Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: Reading Resources
This U.S. Department of Education website includes links to dozens of free reading resources. For example, how to help your child become a reader, or improving adolescent literacy
NEW! Library of Congress Resource--Children's Literature: Digitized Print Materials
This website provides 50 digitized texts of rare books: The Arabian Nights, A Child's Garden of Verses, Ballad of the Lost Hare, A Christmas Carol, Humpty Dumpty, The Grasshopper Stories, Mother Goose Finger Plays, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Rocket Book, The Secret Garden, Stories from Hans Andersen, The Three Bears, Three Little Pigs, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and others.
NEW! Guidance for Locally Required Summer Reading Assignments
The State Education Department has long encouraged students to read during the summer. If your school district is requiring a student to complete a reading assignment over the summer, there are a few requirements to consider. Please see the the following 2009 memo issued by the Department http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/ela/summerreading09.html
Center on Instruction Resource: Principal's Reading Walk-Through: Kindergarten-Grade 3 -- Professional Development Module [K-3]
The Principal's Reading Walk-Through (PRWT) K-3 is a suite of professional development materials designed as a user-friendly tool for classroom walk-through implementation that can identify research-based reading instruction in the classroom quickly and accurately.
2009 Statewide Summer Reading Program
The New York Statewide Summer Reading Program is an annual program that brings children and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. Over 1.5 million of New York's children and teens participated in the State Library-sponsored program in 2008. http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/
National Day on Writing: October 20, 2009
To draw attention to the remarkable variety of writing we engage in and help make better writers from all walks of life aware of their craft, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is working to establish October 20, 2009, as the National Day on Writing. NCTE will build an archive of writing submissions throughout 2009 in the National Gallery of Writing. To learn more about how to participate in this event, please see the NCTE website at www.ncte.org/action/dayonwriting.
For more information on English Language Arts, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/ela.html
NEW! MSP PAPER: "The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy," Carnegie-IAS Commission on Mathematics and Science Education, 2009.
In [this] new report, the Carnegie-IAS Commission on Mathematics and Science Education challenges the nation to mobilize for coordinated action to:
* Establish common standards for the nation in mathematics and science--standards that are fewer, clearer, and higher--along with high-quality assessments
* Improve math and science teaching--and our methods for recruiting and preparing teachers and for managing the nation's teaching talent
* Redesign schools and systems to deliver excellent, equitable math and science learning
Download the report, or read it online for more examples of promising practices, resources, and opportunities for action. http://hub.mspnet.org/entry.cfm/15319
NCTM Resources. Explore the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) library of 103 on line activities that help to make mathematics come alive in the classroom or at home. Also, view their collection of 508 lessons (Pre K -12) and hundreds of exemplary online resources. http://illuminations.nctm.org/
NEW ! A Road Map for Mathematics Achievement for All Students: Findings from the National Mathematics Panel [K-12]
The National Mathematics Advisory Panel report outline six overarching recommendations as a comprehensive approach to mathematics education. This research brief from The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and
Improvement at Learning Point Associates focuses on the first three topics
(curricular content and instructional materials and learning processes) and
the recommendations for PK-12 education. http://www.centeroninstruction.org/files/
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), recently launched "Calculation Nation" -- a free online world of math strategy games. The site allows visitors to challenge opponents anywhere in the world. Students use their "passport" to track their opponents' location. Links for parents and educators provide guidance about how to help kids uncover the math in the games. "The games on Calculation Nation provide an entertaining environment where students can explore rich mathematics," said Jim Rubillo, NCTM executive director.
UPDATE! The Cohort of 2006 Section in the Regents Diploma Requirements for Mathematics
The section for the cohort of 2006 within the Regents Diploma Requirements for Mathematics chart has been updated. This cohort has been combined with 2007 to reflect the current implementation of the Mathematics Core Curriculum (Revised 2005) and the administration of the Regents Examinations in Mathematics. In order to fulfill the mathematics portion of a Regents Diploma, students must earn three units of commencement-level mathematics credit and pass one Regents examination in mathematics.
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For more information on Mathematics, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/math.html
NEW! Mathematics and Science Partnership - Weekly News
Visit the weekly MSP news website at http://hub.mspnet.org/ . This site includes a library of educational research in science and mathematics education.
NEW! NASA Space Place Newsletter
NASA supports a bi-monthly newsletter for formal and informal educators. The newsletter is all about the many useful resources on The Space Place website that can be helpful to classrooms, after-school program directors, museum and library program directors, and other informal educators.
Educators can access the news letter at http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/educators
NEW! Government "Climate Showcase Communities"
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $10 million in "Climate Showcase Communities" grants for local and tribal governments to establish and implement climate change initiatives. Eligibility for the program includes local governments (a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments, any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government), federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and inter-tribal consortia. A 50 percent cost-match or cost- share is required for this program with the exception of tribal governments and intertribal consortia, which are exempt from matching requirements.
The Climate Showcase Communities grant program is administered by EPA's Local Climate and Energy Program, an initiative to assist local and tribal governments to identify, implement, and track policies and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions within their operations and surrounding communities. Over the course of the grant program, EPA will offer peer exchange, trainings, and technical support to grant recipients, and share lessons learned with communities across the nation. More information on the grant program is available at: http://epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/state-and-local/showcase.html
Proposals are due by July 22, 2009, at 4 p.m. EDT. An optional notice of
intent to apply is requested by July 1, 2009. Awards are expected in
January 2010 and may run through January 2013.
NASA's INSPIRE Online Learning Community
NASA's Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research and Education Experience, or INSPIRE will be accepting applications again beginning today, May 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009. This program encourages the next generation of explorers from the 9th through 12th grade to pursue an education and career in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The centerpiece of INSPIRE is the Online Learning community (OLC) where students can interact with peers, NASA experts and education specialists. It also provides grade-level educational activities, chats and a discussion board, allowing students and their families to explore the many careers and opportunities at NASA. As a member of the OLC, students may compete for the following years' summer STEM experiences. For more information please visit http://www.nasa.gov/education/INSPIRE.
NSTA's Building a Presence (BaP) Renamed Science Matters Network
Why Science Matters? As the world's largest organization devoted to excellence in science teaching and learning, NSTA is uniquely positioned to make science education reform a national priority for schools and families. With this in mind, the new public awareness campaign--entitled Science Matters—will work to build a vital coalition of parents and teachers committed to rekindling a national sense of urgency and action about science education and science literacy. Building a Presence (BaP)/Science Matters is an electronic network initiative from NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) and sponsored in NYS by STANYS (Science Teachers Association of New York State) in partnership with NYSED. The objectives of the project are to create a state and national network for K-16 teachers of science to share resources about effective science teaching and learning, lessen science teacher isolation, help science teachers implement state and national science education standards in their schools, stimulate professional development opportunities for science teachers, and provide teachers with resources to help all students learn science. NYS is seeking a point of contact in each school to receive email announcements and to share them with colleagues. Please forward this information to teachers of science in your district and have interested teachers contact Nancy Ridenour at firstname.lastname@example.com for further details.
You are invited to visit the new Science Matters website at http://sciencematters.nsta.org .Clicking on the Teachers button found on this page will take you to the Science Matters/BaP Web site portal. To go directly to the portal, visit http://bap.nsta.org/.
Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign
From elementary school maintenance closets to high school chemistry labs, schools use a variety of chemicals. When they are mismanaged, these chemicals can put students and school personnel at risk from spills, fires, and other accidental exposures. Chemical accidents disrupt school schedules and can cost thousands of dollars to repair. For more information please access the Environmental Protection Agency's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/sc3 .
Benchmarks for Science Literacy [4-12]
The AAAS document, Benchmarks for Science Literacy, complements the National Science Education Standards (NSES) in forming a comprehensive statement of what science students should know and be able to do. Benchmarks defines the essential concepts in twelve areas: the nature of science; the nature of mathematics; the nature of technology; physical setting; the living environment; the human organism; human society; the designed world; the mathematical world; historical perspectives; common themes; and habits of mind.
American Association for the Advancement of Science. (1993). Benchmarks for science literacy. New York: Oxford University Press. http://www.project2061.org/publications/bsl/online/bolintro.htm
Education Law- §809 Instruction in the Humane Treatment of Animals
School districts are reminded to review Education Law Section 809 - Instruction in the Humane Treatment of Animals on an annual basis. The provisions of the law can be accessed on the Department's website at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/scinews.html. Certain specified types of lessons or experimental studies on live vertebrate animals require submission of an application for a waiver from the Commissioner of Education. Information regarding the §809(5) Treatment of Live Vertebrate Animals and the waiver process, including an application form can be accessed at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/science/809_5waiver.htm.
For more information on Science, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci.html
NEW! NYSERDA To Pay For The First 100 Teachers Registering For The New Ideas in Educating a Workforce in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Conference
Training is at the core of the new "green" economy, and educators play a key role in preparing our green workforce. Want to learn more and get involved? Plan to attend the New Ideas in Educating a Workforce in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Conference, being held on November 18, 19 and 20, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel, Albany, New York. The conference Web site can be found at http://www.meetmax.com/sched/mie1109/~public/conference_home.html?event_id=3120 . Through support from the New York State Department of Labor, the registration fee of $195 will be waived for the first 100 educators to apply. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! For information on waiving registration, please contact the NYSERDA Energy Smart Student Program at firstname.lastname@example.com, and request a conference fee waiver and registration form.
NYSED Technology Education Publications are Now Available Online as Downloadable PDF's
Several NYSED technology education publications are now available on line as downloadable pdf files. The technology education publications page is located at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/technology/pub/. Included in these publications is the middle level curricular support document titled, Introduction To Technology Grades 7 & 8, commonly referred to as the "Blue Book". Although technology related publications become outdated rather quickly, these documents can still be of value as reference materials to be used at the local discretion of a school district.
MST Lesson Plans on the Virtual Learning System (VLS)
Lesson plans related to mathematics, science, and technology education have been added to the New York State Education Department's Virtual Learning System (VLS). These K-12 lesson plans were developed by teachers involved with the St. Lawrence County STEM Partnership. The partnership, between all 18 St. Lawrence County School Districts, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, and Clarkson University, is a funded project of the NCLB Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships program. These new lesson plans, as well as other lesson plans, may be accessed at http://www.nysvls.org by choosing a standards area (e.g., MST), selecting a content area (e.g., science), and then by clicking on "Explore Standards Explore Resources." The learning standards, key ideas, performance indicators, and aligned resources can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate links. The lesson plans may also be accessed by using the search engine on the VLS main page.
WomenTech Portal
The International Technology Education association (ITEA) http://www.iteaconnect.org launches it's WomenTech Portal, http://www.iteaconnect.org/Resources/womentechportal.htm , including a virtual Women In Technology Interest Group, http://www.iteaconnect.org/Networking/technologyinterestgroups.htm .This forum is dedicated to those interested in the topics of recruiting and retaining women and girls in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
For more information on Technology Education, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/technology/
NEW! State Museum Offers Workshop for Social Studies Teachers in July, Using Archaeology to Teach Native American History
Monday, July 20–Friday, July 24, 2009 (35 hrs/ 2 credits)
Classroom teachers of grades 3-7 work side-by-side with Museum scientists at an archaeological field investigation of Native American and early Euro-American primary source material. They collect and organize specimens, record data, and present findings. For information go to: www.nysm.nysed.gov/education/teacher/workshops.
NEW! 2009 Louis E. Yavner Awards Information
The Board of Regents invites nominations for the 2009 Louis E. Yavner Teaching and Citizen Awards. these awards provide recognition of a teacher and citizen who have made outstanding contributions to New York State Education about the Holocaust and other violations of human rights. The awards were established by thee Regents and funded by the late Regent Emeritus Louis E. Yavner. State Education Department staff are not eligible for these awards. Complete information including nomination forms are available at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/yavner.html . The deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, January 29, 2010.
National Humanities Center Present Live, Online Professional Development Seminars for Teachers of U.S. History and American Literature
These online seminars are designed for high school teachers but middle and elementary school teachers are welcome. Three to four weeks before the seminar, participants will receive the syllabus, which will require fifty to seventy-five pages of reading. Each participant will be expected to complete a Seminar-to-Classroom Guide on a syllabus text of his or her choice and e-mail the completed Guide to the National Humanities Center prior to the seminar. During the seminar the Guides will serve as the focus of a discussion of instructional content and strategies. The Great Migration; or Leaving My Trouble in Dixie: July 7, 2009 Battle and Memory: The Civil War in Art: July 8, 2009 . American Insurgents: American Revolution From the People's Perspective: July 9, 2009. For more information visit and to register for courses, visit http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/ows/pdseminarssum2009.htm
NYS Archives Sponsors 19th Annual Student Research Contest
To encourage students to use historical records, the New York State Archives is sponsoring the 19th annual Student Research Awards. The deadline for entry is July 1, 2009 and the contest is open to all New York students in grades 4-12 who use historical records in their research projects. Three awards are presented each year: grades 4-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. The awards consist of a framed certificate, a check for $100, an invitation to an award ceremony, lunch with the Board of Regents in Albany, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the State Archives. Eligible projects are computer-based entries, such as websites or PowerPoint presentations; exhibits; documentaries; performances; research for a historical marker, property or district; and traditional research papers. For information about this year's program, visit http://www.archives.nysed.gov/education/ed_awards.shtml or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information on Social Studies, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/social.html
NEW! The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2008 Arts Results Released
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in the Arts was administered to a nationally representative sample of 8th grade students in the United States for the first time in more than a decade. It measured student knowledge and skills in music and visual arts with moderate levels of achievement reported and suggested students have about the same access to music and art as in 1997. The NAEP Arts Assessment results reveal a significant achievement gap in student performance in music and the visual arts according to economic status, racial and ethnic identification, gender, and school type and location. For more information, see: http://nationsreportcard.gov , http://www.aep-arts.org
NEW! Need Resources for Your Arts Program?
These annual awards, sponsored by the National Art Education Foundation, are given to selected art educators whose proposals seek art equipment and/or instructional curriculum resources used to focus on student learning specifically related to the National Visual Arts Standards. The deadline for submission of proposals is October 1, 2009. For more information visit http://www.arteducators.org/olc/pub/NAEA/grants/grants_page_9.html
NEW! Music and the Young Mind: Enhancing Brain Development and Engaging Learning
A new publication published by MENC: The National Association for Music Education and Rowman & Littlefield Education (RLE), describes an early childhood music program that is easily incorporated into the classroom routine. Written for the early childhood educator, this book describes a music-enriched environment for teaching the whole child. http://www.menc.org/news/view/press-release-music-and-the-young-mind-offers-practical-imaginative-ideas
NEW! Need a Partner in School Improvement?
Different Ways of Knowing is an adaptable, research-based, field-validated
school improvement partner for elementary, middle, and K-12 schools. DWOK is an exemplary general education program for culturally diverse learners and/or students from low-economic backgrounds. A customized approach is adopted for each school and district and involves working with teachers, site administrators, and district officials. For more information visit http://www.differentways.org/galef/different_ways.html
NEW! Watch Arts Integration in Action
A variety of videos demonstrate how teachers in the UK incorporate the arts into the curriculum. View at http://www.teachers.tv/artanddesign
Gaining the Arts Advantage: Lessons from School Districts That Value Arts Education
Gaining the Arts Advantage: Lessons from School Districts That Value Arts Education is a report that responds to questions posed by school and community leaders throughout the U.S. about public school districts that have made literacy and competence in the arts one of the fundamental purposes of schooling for all students, and is the first national study to examine the implementation of arts education throughout entire school districts. www.pcah.gov/pdf/GainingArtsAdvantage.pdf ( 778.72 KB)
Keep Arts In Schools
This website provides a collection of opinion research and seeks to arm advocates with the tools and resources they need to be more effective in their work and in their communications to keep arts education in public schools. www.keepartsinschools.org
For information on The Arts, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/arts.html
On-line Coaching Courses
There are 7 agencies that have been approved to teach all or some of the coaching courses on-line. Some may be a blended course that require on-line work and face-to-face classes. For information on the courses offered, schedule of courses and registration information, call or email the contact person for each agency on the list, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/pe/pe_online_coaching_courses.html.
UPDATE! Health Advisory: Prevention of Methicillin
Health Advisory: Prevention of Methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections in the School Setting originally issued on October 25, 2007, has been recently updated. Updated sections are indicated by underlined text in this most recent advisory. You may view this new advisory from the NYS Department of Health and NYS Education Department at the following website (http://schoolhealthservicesny.com ) in the A-Z Index, under "M" for MRSA.
FAQ on the Physical Education website regarding required instruction.
This item has been added to the Physical Education FAQ's at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/pe/peqa.html
OSC Audit Report on Physical Education Compliance has been issued
To review and download the report, click on the following link: http://osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2008/physical_ed/physical_edfinal.pdf ( 466.44 KB).
REMINDER! NYS Education Department Physical Education Profile: A Commencement Level Assessment Tool
Four hundred and twenty six school districts have received copies of the State Developed Physical Education Profile - CDROM through participation in the regional professional development. If your school district is one of the 273 districts who has not received the professional development, please contact your local BOCES Staff and Curriculum Development Network office to schedule a session for your school district. For additional information on this innovative commencement level assessment tool aligned to NYS Physical Education learning standards, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/physed.html.
For more information on Physical Education, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/physed.html
NEW! 2009 NYSAFLT Summer Institute. Source: New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Inc. (NYSAFLT)
In concert with the State Education Department, NYSAFLT is hosting a Summer Institute (August 4-7, 2009) featuring workshops that that will be professionally enriching and challenging. The theme for this year's institute is "Building on the Basics: Raising the Standards". As the theme suggests, attendees will be shown a variety of methods designed to build on the basics that we, as teachers, have mastered, and raise the standards for ourselves and for our students. For more information: http://www.nysaflt.org/conferences/summerinstitute/index.html
NEW! Arabic Institutes 2009. Source: National Capital Language Resource Center (NCLRC)
NCLRC offers two back to back Arabic institutes this summer. Stipend available.
- June 29-July 3, 2009 – Writing and Implementing an Arabic Curriculum K-12
- July 6-10, 2009 – Arabic K-12: Hands On
Location: In/near Washington, D.C.,
For more information:
NEW! Workshop: Excellence Through Classics – Elementary/Middle Levels. Source: The American Classical League
July 22-24, 2009. Elementary and Middle School teachers will learn creative ways to bring the ancient past into the present through history, culture, language, art, food fashion, and technology. No previous background in Classics is required. Certificates of attendance will be issued and ACT 48 Credits provided for PA Teachers. For more information: http://www.etclassics.org/events.html
NEW! AATF Annual Convention. Source: American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)
July 2-5, 2009. San Jose, CA. L'Education et ses defies.
For more information: ttp://www.frenchteachers.org/convention/default.htm
NEW! Online Journal: Reading in a Foreign Language
Source: National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) and the University of Hawai'i
The April 2009 issue (Volume 21, Number 1) contains two special-themed articles edited by Cindy Brantmeir and Keiko Koda on reading in languages other than English. Eugenia Kerek and pekka Niemi explore how Russian orthography influences the acquisition of reading skills in Russian; and Christine E. Parsons and Fiona Lyddy examine the reading strategies used by children when reading Irish. Also in this issue, Lawrence Jun Zhang and Aijiao Wu assess metacognitive awareness and reading-strategy use of Chinese senior high school EFL students; Ismail Hakki Erten and Salim Razi present research into the effects of cultural familiarity on reading comprehension. Three books, on English L2 Reading, Sociocultural Research on Literacy, and Teaching Reading to ELLs respectively, are reviewed in this edition. For more information: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl
NEW! New Paper: Strategies for Building U.S. Foreign Language Capacity.
Source: Center for Applied Linguistics
Building the Foreign Language Capacity We Need: Toward a Comprehensive Strategy for a National Language Framework. This paper describes the need for skilled speakers of language other than English in the United States and outlines the necessary components of an effective long-term strategy to meet that need. Download the paper from http://www.cal.org/resources/languageframework.pdf ( 589.60 KB)
NEW! Article: How to Forge Partnerships with Businesses: The Chicago Story and Chinese. Source: The Asia Society
Illinois ranks 49th in educational funding, but despite this, Chicago has built a pipeline to graduate multi-lingual, world-savvy students. For example, Chicago Public Schools has nearly 40 schools that offer Chinese language instruction. The Chinese classrooms are populated with underserved students, many whom are below their target reading levels. Yet, parents embrace a rigorous globalized curriculum that includes foreign language study. Robert Davis, director of Chicago Public Schools' International Education program, reached out to local businesses with a message that explained the premise and promise of the Chicago Public Schools international education programs. These companies believe that investing in the local community and in the next generation will ultimately benefit the company. Motorola, for example, agreed to fund students to travel to China to participate in homestays and collaborative learning experiences with their Chinese peers.
For more information: http://asiasociety.org/education/pgl/article-businesspartners.htm
What does research show about the benefits of language learning?
In this age of accountability in education, policymakers and administrators, as well as parents, are increasingly demanding to know what research studies show regarding the benefits of language learning. This document will identify some of the major correlation studies that highlight how language learners benefit from their experiences. For more information: http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4524.
Digest: Integrated Content and Language Instruction
CAL has just published a new digest on "Integrated Content and Language Instruction." This digest describes four key principles of practice found in classrooms where content and language instruction are integrated effectively. It can be downloaded for free at http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/integratedcontent.html.
Updated: New York State Middle Level Liaisons
The New York State Middle Level Liaisons met in Albany May 7th and 8th for their semiannual two day meeting. Work products and information from that meeting can be found at the following link. http://www.nysmsa.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=45 . The 2009-2010 meeting dates will be November 5 & 6, 2009 and May 6 & 7, 2010. Middle Level practitioners interested in joining the Middle Level Liaisons can do so by visiting the link above.
2009 Essential Elements Schools to Watch (EE: STW) Designees
2009 Essential Elements Schools to Watch (EE: STW) Designees: Glens Falls Middle School, Glens Falls, NY, A.A. Kingston Middle School, Potsdam, NY and Jericho Middle School, Jericho NY have joined 10 other schools as the newest model middle schools in New York State. Joining these new school are seven previously designated schools earning a second designation. Re-designated schools are Sayville MS, Twelve Corners MS, Victor JHS, Barker Rd. MS, Calkins Rd. MS Oliver W. Winch MS and Moravia MS. Schools earning this designation will travel to Washington DC in June to be honored at the National Schools to Watch Conference. Congratulations to all! More information about this valuable New York State program can be found at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mle/eestw/home.html
ALERT: Essential Elements Schools to Watch Application Due Date Changed
Essential Elements Schools to Watch Application Due Date Changed: Please be advised the due date for the application for the next cohort of Essential Elements Schools to Watch has been changed. Any school submitting an application for consideration must do so by July 17, 2009. Applications are available at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mle/middle.html and www.nysmsa.org .
For more information regarding Middle Level Education visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mle/middle.html.
NEW! New York State Library Launches 2009 Statewide Summer Reading Program
The New York State Library launched the 2009 New York Statewide Summer Reading Program at an event in the New York State Museum, Albany. The annual free program is offered in more than 1,100 public libraries
and branch libraries throughout the state. In eight years, participation has increased by 300 percent, with more than 1.5 million participants last year. Two new summer reading themes for this year are— Express Yourself @ Your Library for teens and Be Creative @ Your Library for children. The New York Statewide Summer Reading Program helps improve reading capabilities over the summer, which in turn leads to achievement advances in the next school year. For additional information about 2009 Statewide summer Reading Program please visit www.summerreadingnys.org and
NEW! School Library Systems Association of New York State 2009 Distinguished Service Award
Judith Dzikowski, Director of the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison School Library System, is the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the School Library Systems Association of New York State (SLSA). As Director of the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES School Library System Judi developed a nationally recognized project called Partners in Achievement: Libraries and Students (PALS) which received the prestigious national American Library Association Highsmith Research Grant Award. This collaborative effort between administrators and school library media specialists has influenced library instruction and information literacy throughout the country. For more information visit School Library Systems Association of New York at http://www.slsa-nys.org/news.cfm
2009 AASL National School Library Media Program of the Year - District
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has announced the 2009 AASL Award winners for the National School Library Media Program of the Year (NSLMPY) for a School District as Livonia Central School District (Livonia, N.Y.). This award is presented annually to one district and two individual schools to honor excellence in library programs, and is considered amongst the most prestigious award in the field. For Livonia, this recognition celebrates the powerful connections they have built between their libraries and with the rest of the district. The crystal obelisk award and $10,000 prize will be presented to the librarians from Livonia CSD at the 2009 American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago on July 13th. For more information on the AASL NSLMPY visit: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslawards/natlslmprogram/aaslnational.cfm
The Regents Advisory Council On Libraries Announces The 2009 Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award, Co-Sponsored By Ebsco Information Services And The Friends Of The New York State Library
Mr. Norman Jacknis, Chair of the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries, has announced that applications are now available for the Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award, which recognizes the achievements of small, medium and large libraries and library consortia of New York State. The Award was first established as part of the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries 1994-95 centennial observance, and it is named after Joseph F. Shubert who served as New York State Librarian from 1977 until 1996. The 2009 Award Committee members are Samuel L. Simon (Chair), Ellen Bach, and Sara Kelly Johns. The Award will recognize a library or library consortium that has taken significant steps to improve the quality of library service to its users. This year, the award of $1,000 is co-sponsored by EBSCO Information Services and The Friends of the New York State Library. for more information visit:http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/adviscns/rac/award/index.html
Second Evaluation of Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program, Now Available
The Federal Department of Education has just published its Second Evaluation of Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program. The report details how this grant program helped participating libraries expand their collections, increase collaboration between library media specialists, teachers and administrators, and increase student achievement. Copies of this report are available at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/opepd/ppss/reports.html#libraries .
Regents Advisory Council Proposes New Commission On New York's Libraries
Citing the dire fiscal struggle of New York's libraries in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and evidence that library usage by the people of New York has increased dramatically, the members of the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries have urged the Board of Regents to make state and federal funding for libraries a Regents priority budget and legislative item each and every year. The Council's 2009 annual report to the Regents, which includes this recommendation and others related to strengthening New York's libraries is now posted on the Council's webpage at: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/adviscns/rac/2009rept.htm . The 2009 report also highlights the need for all schools in New York State, including elementary schools, to have school libraries and certified professional librarians. For more information, please visit the State Library's website at: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/adviscns/rac/index.html
Humanities Collections and Reference Resources Grant
The Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities will be accepting applications for grants in its Humanities Collections and Reference Resources program. These grants support projects to preserve and create intellectual access to such collections as books, journals, manuscript and archival materials, maps, still and moving images, sound recordings, art, and objects of material culture. Awards also support the creation of reference materials, online resources, and research tools of major importance to the humanities. Maximum awards are $350,000 for up to three years. The new guidelines, which include sample proposal narratives, can be found at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/HCRR.html .The application receipt deadline of July 15, 2009 is for projects beginning May 2010. All applications to NEH must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
For more information regarding School Library Services, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/library.html.
NEW! Update on the Draft USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan
Two new surveys have been posted for public input on the development of a statewide educational technology plan. They are available at www.emsc.nysed.gov/edtech.
- Student Technology Survey: For students at all levels and stages of learning - What kinds of technology do you use both in and out of school? What kinds of technology do you want to use, and how? The deadline for completing the survey is June 30, 2009.
- Public Comment Form: Share the draft USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan by hosting your own discussion group with colleagues or community members. Pose and respond to discussion questions about the draft plan through the online public comment form. The form will be posted until September 30, 2009.
Draft USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan
The Board of Regents discussed the USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan at their May 2009 meeting. To access the plan, please visit www.emsc.nysed.gov/edtech or http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2009Meetings/May2009/0509brd2.doc The Board of Regents invites you to complete a brief survey to share your reactions to the proposed vision and goals which will be the foundation of the educational technology plan, and to share your best ideas for using technology to transform teaching and learning. Please take a moment to complete the survey at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/edtech/.
Modifications to Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Examination Schedule for 2009-2010
Earlier this year, the Board of Regents solicited Statewide input on the scheduling of the grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and mathematics exams. The survey received over 22,500 responses that informed the policy discussions of the Board of Regents. This month the Board of Regents endorsed moving the administration of the 2009-2010 grades 3-8 ELA and math examinations to the month of May. The State Education Department is currently working on specific details that must be addressed. For example, work is underway to revise current examination calendars and scoring timelines. Updated revised versions reflecting the new administration dates and scoring timelines for the grades 3-8 ELA and math exams will be shared with you as soon as possible. Additional questions about these changes to the examination calendar may be directed to David Abrams, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Standards, Assessment, and Reporting at firstname.lastname@example.com or (518) 473-7880.
Press Release and Data for 2009 Grades 3-8 ELA Test Results
The State Education Department has issued a press release with links to the test results for the 2009 ELA Grades 3-8 Tests http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ELA3-8TestResults2009.htm
The assessment results can also be accessed at the following Information and Reporting Services site http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/ela-math/.
Information for the 2008-09 New York State Regents Examinations
Please visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/osa/sched.html to obtain the 2008-2009 dates for all New York State assessments. All students must complete their course of study before they are entitled to take a social studies Regents examination. Therefore, students who are completing their course of study in January or who have completed the course, albeit unsuccessfully, in a previous school year may take a social studies Regents examination in January. Schools may not administer January Regents Examinations to classes of students who are enrolled in a full year social studies course of study in Global History and Geography or U.S. History and Government. For complete information, please see http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/ssfaq.html#fourth
Testing Accommodations on New York State Examinations to Former Limited English Proficient/English Language Learners
The Board of Regents has recently approved a policy that permits schools to provide testing accommodations on New York State examinations to former Limited English Proficient/English Language Learners (LEP/ELLs). This memo from David Abrams, Assistant Commissioner for Standards, Assessment, and Report, provides a list of approved testing accommodations that can be provided to former LEP/ELLs and further information on the conditions and time frame in which these testing accommodations are permissible. To view the policy, visit. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sar/accommodations10-08.pdf ( 61.02 KB) .
For more information regarding Testing, visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/osa/ .
Updates! NYS Education Department Virtual Learning System (VLS)
The NYSED VLS, www.nysvls.org has been enhanced and recently expanded with additional content. Additions include: 59 MSP Morristown STEM project lesson plans for teachers K-12, with the addition of 40 more in the near future; 15 Robert F. Kennedy lesson plans, in cooperation with NYSUT; and the complete set of Alternative Grade Level Indicators for Students with Severe Disabilities in Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts and recently Social Studies. As always, thousands of lesson plans and instructional tasks are available by exploring the learning standards and performance indicators in the seven standards areas. We have also provided the Learning Standards in three Standard Servicing options, XML, HTML with the latest in PDF format.
States Will Lead the Way Toward Reform: Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks at the National Governors Association Education Symposium
In Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's recent speech to the National Governors Association Education Symposium, he discusses the common learning standards initiative and the need for reform in American education.
Adolescent Literacy Walk-through for Principals: A Guide for Instructional Leaders
This guide, designed to help principals monitor and support adolescent literacy instruction in their schools more effectively, can be used at the late elementary school level, in content-area classes in middle and high school, and with intervention groups or classes. It provides a scaffold to build principals' understanding of scientifically based reading instruction, as a means for a principal to gather information about the quality of literacy and reading intervention instruction in a school, and as a data collection guide for planning targeted professional development and resource allocation. It includes examples of what a principal might expect to see in a classroom as well as templates that states, districts, and schools may use or adapt.This resource pertains to the following categories: Reading: Grades 4-12. For more Information, visit www.centeroninstruction.org .
New York State Bar Association Offers Resources To Help Teachers with Humane Education Curricula
The New York State Bar Association's Committee on Animals and the Law reminds educators that humane education is important to the well rounded development of children. It is widely accepted that the way young children are taught to treat animals often lays the groundwork for the way they will learn to interact with adults. New York State's humane education law requires instruction on the elementary school level "in the humane treatment and protection of animals and the importance of the part they play in the economy of nature." An abundance of free resources -- ranging from lesson plans and policies on humane education (www.animalearn.org) to alternatives to hands-on dissection of animals -- are available to assist schools. Educators can visit the website at www.nysba.org/animals for further information.
College.gov--A New U.S. Department of Education Resource
College.gov is a new website from the U.S. Department of Education which "aims to motivate students with inspirational stories and information about planning, preparing and paying for college. Designed with students' input and participation, College.gov was created by the U.S. Department of Education to be a go-to online resource for credible information about college that also provides real life experiences of peers who are already attending college." www.college.gov.
US Federal Government Web Portal
The US Federal Government once again provides valuable resources for the entire school community. As you begin the new school year, check out the federal government's Web portal, which has posted a collection of web sites with resources for students, parents, and educators. Find out more at: http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Back_to_School.shtml .
U.S. Census Bureau Provides Downloadable Maps
The U.S. Census Bureau has downloadable maps that are available online for classroom use. Find the maps in the Geography section at: http://www.census.gov . Find more resources for students and teachers at:
For a complete listing of current NYSED Employment Opportunities, please visit http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/.
NYS Government
NYS Government vacant positions are posted on the Department of Civil Service website at http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ . A list of current state exams being offered is posted at http://www.cs.state.ny.us/announ/scheduled/oc/opencompetitive_evt.cfm.
We suggest you bookmark all three sites and view them periodically as they change from week to week. For more information, please visit the NYS Civil Service website at http://www.cs.state.ny.us/jobseeker/public/opportunities.cfm
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Shakespeare Quotes: Vanish into thin airfrom
Vanish into thin air Introduction
I'm the Clown. I'm Othello's servant and I like to make puns to show people how smart I am. And you know what I think?
If you have any music that may not be heard, to't
again: but, as they say to hear music the general
does not greatly care.
We have none such, sir.
Then put up your pipes in your bag, for I'll away:
go; vanish into air; away! (3.1.15-20)
Who Said It and Where
The clown in Othello isn't as straight up funny as other clowns you might find in Shakespeare. Sure, he's got humor, but he's not the laugh-out-loud, clutch-your-stomach-because-it-hurts, tears-in-your-eyes funny that we usually think of. Instead, he likes to play around with people's words in order to show the darker sides of human nature.
He always goes right for the sordid and twisty meanings of words, spinning them around and spitting them back out as something gloomier (but more accurate) than the character originally meant.
An example? He plays with the word lie when other characters are lying or honestto show how misguided the use of that word is in this play. Since Othello repeatedly describes Iago at honest, even though he is just about the most deceitful person we've ever met, it makes for some witty word play for the audience to enjoy.
But we wouldn't really call that hilarious, now would we? We do know that he only has about a dozen lines or so in the play, and most of them are spent on punning. Maybe he gives us just enough of a reprieve before things get really dark. The two times he appears it's before something big is about to happen, and usually, his punny words, while a wee bit funny, serve more to foreshadow what's about to go down.
So when he shows up in this scene, we know it's big. Really big. A disgruntled soldier named Cassio has sent some musicians to play for Othello in hopes of winning back Othello's good favor. Cassio is eager to please, but the problem is, the musicians aren't any good. Othello sends his clown out to ask the players why their instruments sound so nasal.
The clown dismisses the musicians, and Cassio asks him if Desdemona is up yet. He wants to get back in good with Othello and thinks he can do that through Othello's wife, Desdemona. But Iago has other plans. You'll have to read the play or our learning guide to find out what happens with Cassio and Desdemona.
We can tell you that the clown's role in this scene is more than it seems. Much, much more.

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Officiating plays going toward the basket and in the lane.
Resides: Mobile, Ala.
Experience: Officiating since 1990, Adams worked his first D-I game in 1992. Having worked in the Atlantic 10, Atlantic Sun, American Athletic, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA, Horizon, SEC, Southern, Sun Belt and SWAC.
REFEREE: Your toughest call?
ADAMS: Oh, yes, out of bounds. I'm not going to say I disagree with what (some say), but they were saying the hardest play is the block/charge, and I personally disagree with that. The hardest play for me is out of bounds, by far. Out-of-bounds plays are the hardest plays, and then basket interference and goaltending, and that's another play going toward the basket, difficult plays.
REFEREE: What makes goaltending and basket interference difficult for you?
ADAMS: Unless it jumps out at you, you have the mind-set, oh, that's basket interference or goaltending, if I have to really kind of think about it I try to leave those alone. They have to jump out at you. As far as the flicking on the backboard, flicking the ball off the backboard, they can be real difficult to tell unless you're in the right position to see it. It's just difficult. Whose hand is going up there touching the ball, whether he touched it or did he not touch it, and with the replay monitor review the way the rules are set up now, sometimes you're not able to go review that kind of stuff. It happens very, very quick, especially that flick off the backboard. That can be tough. That can be real tough. The way I've been taught how to referee it is to take the plays all the way up to the basket so you go up with the players as they go to the rim, and then referee that play at the rim that's how I was taught how to do it.
REFEREE: How do you focus on that? What is your mind-set when you've got out-of-bounds plays?
ADAMS: You try to put yourself in the right position, the best position possible to see the play. When it happens it's bang-bang, and go out of bounds. You just have to focus, really focus and concentrate on what's going on, be into the game and concentrate and you just have to react and see it. You won't always be right, and that's when you have to trust your partners to come and help you when need be, and vice-versa, when you need to help them, then you go and do that. You've just got to be ready and put yourself in the best position. You have to work to maintain and get open angles. You have to try to get the open angles at all times. That's all a part of moving and getting into good position.
REFEREE: Are there guidelines for verticality plays when players are protecting their basket?
ADAMS: The defensive player establishes an initial legal guarding position, and the big guys, if they put their hands in a verticality position, they're able to go backwards or jump up in the air, then they are in legal position. If an offensive player comes into that defensive player, I give him the opportunity for the natural reaction to absorb that contact. Sometimes that contact will allow their hands to come down slightly. As long as they don't bring it all the way down, then that would constitute a foul on the defense. The verticality to me is not literally arms straight in the air, because that's unrealistic in my opinion. You have to give them an opportunity, keep in mind that their knees are bent and they're in a defensive position and their arms are straight in the air, that's a natural position. When the offensive player is going to initiate that contact, you've got to give him an opportunity to react to that. And then that reaction is going to be move back and the arms are going to come down slightly. Then the judgment comes in to whether the defensive player is going to bring his arms down in an illegal act. That's how I see verticality.
REFEREE: What guidelines would you provide to someone to improve on those bang-bang block/charge plays?
ADAMS: If a defensive player starts off in an initial legal guarding position, he can move to maintain that position before the kid leaves the ground. If it's not a play going toward the basket, if he moves to maintain his legal guarding position, I look at the offensive player going to him and through him. He goes to him and through him, you have an offensive foul. That's what I look at. You have to referee the defense in those situations. You have to beat the play down the court to set yourself up to receive the play, and once you receive the play you put yourself in a position to receive the play coming and you referee the defense, and then you can set your parameters and your guidelines and things that you were taught. Go through the checklist. Did he start initially in legal guarding position? Did the guy go to him and through him? And that's when you decide whether it's an offensive foul or a blocking foul. But to him and through him on those bang-bang plays.
REFEREE: Is there anything you're doing as you're moving in position to receive that play? Is there anything going through your mind, thought process?
ADAMS: Yes, I talk to myself throughout the game to keep myself focused and concentrating on everything. When I'm running down I pick up the guy that can hurt me, who is going to be the competitive matchup is the correct way of saying it. I pick up the competitive matchup and I start refereeing the defense and try to put myself in a position to get the wide angle, to see what can hurt me here. I'm anticipating the play but not the call. I'm anticipating what's going to happen, but before I blow my whistle, make sure I see what I see. I talk to myself and I tell myself the whole game, call the obvious and keep the game simple. That's my way of talking to myself. Call the obvious and keep the game as simple as possible.
REFEREE: How do multiple defenders on a block charge play change your mind- set in the officiating aspect of it?
ADAMS: Look at the play yesterday. When most of the defenders come, again, take the most competitive matchup and the person that can hurt you the most, open your angle so you can see, and also you have to get the first foul. If you have a reach in before the collision, you have to have enough intestinal fortitude about you to come and get the first foul before the collision happens, if it's obvious enough to get. That's how I kind of see those. Take the obvious play, if that makes sense. If I'm in a crowd of 20,000 people, I'm going to call the play that 20,000 people saw. I'm taking the most obvious play.
REFEREE: How do officials keep both the primary offensive player and the primary defensive player in mind when there's so much activity going on around the basket? You've got an engaged match, the primary, and then there's all the players, there's congestion, there's so many bodies. How do you stay focused on just that one engaged matchup you need to have.
ADAMS: You've got to back up and get the best open view. Don't close your view off. You want to get your open view and see as many players that's going on. Again, take the people that can hurt you, referee the defense in those one-on-one situations. We have a lot of things that's going on around them. You've got to be aware of everything that's going on in an area. As an official, when I'm feeling in control, I'm aware of everything that's happening. I know what defense they're running, I know what offense they're running, I know what they're trying to do, I know whether they're going to try to dribble drive or the type of style that this team is trying to do. For example, when I referee Arkansas, I know that they're getting up and down the court. I know if I'm refereeing Kentucky they're going to do a dribbler drive. I know if I'm refereeing a team like Florida, they're going to play real good defense, zone match-ups type defense, going inside and out. You have to know everything that's going on and what the teams are trying to accomplish. I refereed Wisconsin last year, so I know what they were trying to accomplish. They're big, they've got these really big kids. I know that if Patric Young from Florida is setting up on one side to block and the ball is on that side of the block, I know he's going to bring his butt on this side of the block. With that being said, knowing what the offense and defense are trying to do and understanding that helps me as far as refereeing those type plays when you have so much commotion going on. I was taught that the object of what we do is that we bring order to chaos. A basketball game is controlled chaos, so you have to bring order to that. I try to stay calm and know what's going on, what the clocks, foul counts, what this coach is trying to do, what that coach is trying to do. It's kind of more all the intangibles of what's going on in the game. That's just something you've got to do.
REFEREE: What's the number one area of focus for you right now as we start the season?
ADAMS: For me it's always traveling. I'm not the best person on traveling. I'm not good at splitting hairs. I don't split hairs on travel. I'm working on picking up the pivot foot, which one is the pivot foot, and whether he slides it or moves it on the move. I'm working on traveling. That's my area of concentration going into the year. And of course the points of emphasis, everything that they've been talking about inside there. I want to get better at traveling. The split travel is the new term that they're using, and I want to get better at split travel.
REFEREE: What's the most improved part of your officiating?
ADAMS: Probably going from U1 to referee or crew chief, learning from the older guys, the more experienced guys, and how they could conduct and manage a game. Managing the game is probably one of the things I've improved on the most. I learned from the veteran guys that I've worked with, just watching them, asking questions and things like that. Managing a game and becoming a crew chief.
REFEREE: What's the best pregame you've ever been involved with and why?
ADAMS: A pregame that starts in the car. Normally two officials riding in a car together. The best pregames start in the car, and the reason why is because you start talking about what the teams are going to be trying to accomplish. For example, if I'm doing a team from out west that I don't normally do but one of the other referees in the car has, they start to talk about what this team is trying to accomplish, or what that team is trying to accomplish, who to look for, who the troublemakers are, who are the scorers, who are the key players, what is the coach's personality like, is he good to work toward things like that. Ones that start in the car on the way to the game and continue into the locker room, and as we continue the conversation, not so much as a sit down with your board type pregame. Those are the best pregames, as we talk in conversation and what we're trying to do in the game, things like that.
REFEREE: Bennie Adams, your cousin and NBA referee, how does that relationship help you?
ADAMS: He still helps me to this day. I know that when he watches me, he's going to give me an honest critique, and he's not going to spare my feelings. He'll tell me exactly what he thinks, and we still do it today. He lives in California, I live in Mobile, Alabama, and we still do it today when we see each other. After my Final Four game he called and asked me about a particular play in the second half with six minutes and thirty seconds to go. What were you looking at, if you stand further to the left on that play you're not going to get straight lines. He's still coaching, and he doesn't bullshit. That's the best thing about that.


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The comparative term to the male "cock block." It means to effectively stop a female companion from getting laid.
I was gonna bring this hot guy back to my apartment, but my bitch roommate decided to pull a clam jack.
από Lon 11 Οκτώβριος 2005
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When a woman interferes with one's attempt to hook up with someone. Similar to "cockblock".
"He was totally into me, but then that bitch showed up and clamjacked me."
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Decision shows 49ers' identity hasn't changed yet
Harbaugh might be realizing a rough road lies ahead
A familiar refrain: Gore bogged down against Cowboys
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Explore in style at home or on-the-go. Hang this Minnie Mouse plush activity toy from a stroller or crib and watch your baby's eyes light up with excitement. The colorful toy includes a mirror, crinkle textures, a chime, teethers and textured rings.
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Woodrow Wilson student shot outside East Dallas school expected to recover
Update by Renee Hansen at 12:45 p.m. on Oct. 30
Additional counselors and police officers are on campus at Woodrow Wilson High School after a 16-year-old was shot Tuesday near the school.
The additional resources are common after an incident like yesterday's happens, said Dallas ISD spokesman Jon Dahlander.
"We just want to make sure everyone feels safe and secure," he said.
As of earlier this morning, Dahlander said "everything is calm and running smoothly."
Update by Matthew Haag at 10:44 a.m. on Oct. 30
The Woodrow Wilson High School student shot next to the East Dallas school Tuesday is expected to recover. The student was shot in the hip and ankle and is being treated at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. He was shot at Randall Park across the street from the school on S. Glasgow Drive.
Original post by Julie Fancher at 7:10 p.m. on Oct. 29
Dallas police are searching for a gunman after one person was shot Tuesday afternoon near an Old East Dallas high school.
Police responded to Woodrow Wilson High School around 4:45 p.m. where they found one person who had been shot.
Police do not believe the shooting happened at the school, but rather across the street.
The person was transported to Baylor University Medical Center. The person's condition was not available.
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Complaint Review: Clear Water Pools Ann Arbor
Clear Water Pools Ann Arbor7100 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
Clear Water Pools warranty isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Ann Arbor Michigan
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I've been a loyal customer of theirs for 14 years. Other than the original construction of my pool I've used them 99% of the time for all matters related to my pool. In April of 2012 I had them redo the marcite on my pool. Clearwater pools, as in past years, did all my water testing several times a year. One year later the Marcite is worse than 50 grit sand paper. You need to be careful while swimming so you do get an abrasion from scraping the side or bottom of the pool. After calling him once or twice per week for the last month Jeff the owner won't call me back or even come look at the problem. When I go to the store to talk to him he's always in a meeting that last too long for me to wait per his employees. The contract calls for a 2 year warranty from this sort of thing. Clearwater pools warranty isn't worth the paper it's printed on. This is the way they treat a 14 year loyal customer. Ann Arbor Michigan
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my city: dunedin by sara aspinall
When we think of Dunedin we can reflect on a youthful haze commonly associated with student life. But as the South Island's second...
I like to experience any city as much 'as a local' as possible and it's with this in mind that I ponder how best to really 'be' in New York City. Personally, it seems fairly obvious to me that any city is best explored by foot or bicycle. Wandering or cycling the streets, getting lost on purpose, discovering what may be around each new corner or down a lane…it lends itself to serendipitous discovery.
In saying this, it is New York city itself which also lends itself to foot and bike traffic. A cleverly thought out grid system which recently turned 200 years old is what allows for this seamless mode of activity. Certified by New York City Commissioners on Mach 1811 – 'the 200 foot long block is short enough to provide continuous diversity for the pedestrian, and the tradition of framing out the grid by building to the street-wall makes New York streets walkable and vibrant', according to Amanda M. burden, the director of city planning.
If you are fortunate enough to have a reasonable period in NYC, then purchasing a bicycle would be worth its weight in gold. Why not bike the streets like a local in your Alexander Wang boots or Gucci loafers, arriving at your destination in style and comfort. Whilst the subway and yellow cabs are both clearly corner stones of transport, the city is vastly more accessible on bike, visible at your own pace and above ground. Your knowledge of the city's lesser known and more eclectic areas will also increase ten fold when you are responsible for directions.
Where to buy? I recommend online at www.greatusedbikes.com which specialise in 'old school' fixed up bikes.
Why old bikes? Well theft is obviously a consideration, as a bike will set you back about $250 USD, plus a decent chain and padlock. No small fare but an investment you will not regret, especially if you are planning on spending time during the summer months. For those in the city for a short time however, all is not lost. Plenty of hotels have their own bikes to rent, such as the Bowery Hotel.
Bike rentals are also a plenty and cost anywhere from $8 – $20 an hour depending on which type you choose from the vast selection.
Now on yer bike!
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Antilley Joins Department of Animal Science Faculty
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Teri Antilley, Ph.D., will be Senior Instructor of Equine Science and Equine Extension Specialist
Penn State Dairy Science Club Named Outstanding Chapter at ADSA
July 27, 2016
For the fourth consecutive year, Penn State's Dairy Science Club was named Outstanding Chapter at the ADSA Student Affiliate Division Annual Meetings in Utah.
Penn State Animal Science Professor Receives Cargill's Young Scientist Award
July 27, 2016
Kevin Harvatine, Ph.D., received the 2016 Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award at the ASAS/ADSA joint annual meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Two Receive Staff Laureate Awards
July 21, 2016
Robb Meinen and Randy Swope Recognized by the College of Agricultural Sciences.
Hulet Honored by Poultry Science Association
July 11, 2016
R. Michael Hulet has been selected as a Fellow of the Poultry Science Association; recognized during its 105th annual meeting.
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October 28-30, 2016
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- [colloquial] (beating) to give somebody a good hidingdarle a alguien una buena paliza or tundathe team got or took a terrible hiding from the championslos campeones le dieron una paliza tremenda al equipo [colloquial]to be on a hiding to nothing (British)llevar todas las de perder [colloquial]he's on a hiding to nothing if he thinks that …está arreglado si cree que …está apañado si cree que … (Spain)Example sentences
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- In 1956, it was called getting a thrashing, or a hiding - or just 'getting it'.
- I don't drink because I see a lot of people, they get hidings from their husbands.
- I was always chicken when it came to getting hidings from my father.
- Scotland suffered a humiliating hiding in this international friendly at Hampden Park today.
- A few results offered false hope - a victory on Boxing Day away to Motherwell, Livingston taking a hiding at Perth.
- At 20-3 down they were looking at a real hiding, but they found some passion.
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- uncountable (concealment) to be in hiding (from somebody)estar escondido (de alguien)to go into hiding (from somebody)esconderse (de alguien)to come out of hidingsalir de su ( or mi etc. ) esconditeExample sentences
- A woman has gone into hiding after the businessman husband who tried to kill her was freed on bail, eight months into a 12-year jail term.
- They say that African women in particular are desperate for asylum because of domestic violence in their home countries and that many have to go into hiding when they are deported.
- The couple then went into hiding in Sheffield, first at a bed and breakfast and then at Foxhill Road for a couple of months.
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I apologize in advance for any spelling error you may find: English it's not my primary language as I come from Italy! :) and I live in the States (legally!) from a year. I'm a 28 yo busy mom of 2 ...
I apologize in advance for any spelling error you may find: English it's not my primary language as I come from Italy! :) and I live in the States (legally!) from a year. I'm a 28 yo busy mom of 2 wonderful kids and I have this big passion for crochet that I'm trying to use to raise some money selling my "crocheted little things" as I like to call my works. I do not consider this like a job simply because I really enjoy crochet each and every piece!
I learned how to crochet when I was 9-10 from my mom who is a "doily maker". It was something I liked to do during summer breaks, but never thought I could use it like I'm doing now! I started crocheting during my second pregnancy, I got sick and I had to rest a lot for my little girl's sake so I needed something to keep my hand and mind busy while resting. Most of the works I did during that time are now for sale in my shop. But so far never thought about selling anything, I was just having a lot of fun! Last year my hubby was out of job and we needed to buy clothes for my children...somehow I had a couple of skeins of yarn and I created warm sweaters for them (I think I have a pic of my daughter wearing it). When we went out everybody was asking me where I found those sweater....and orders came to me. I used to crochet gifts for family and friends and other orders arrived....then I tried to crochet some jewelry pieces and decided to try a craft show....it went pretty good and that's why I finally decided to seriously sell my works, even on line.
My inspiration comes from little daily things....the necessity of a warm garment, the willing of embellish my house...and so on. Sometime I use pattern from magazine or from the web, thought I never literally follow them. I just used them like an inspiration, elaborating my own personalization. Some other times, the personalization come along while I'm working :) Or again, like my crocheted jewelry I just created by my self. I just enjoy doing every and each piece and I hope you too can enjoy have it.
This pattern is marked as EASY and requires knowledge of chain, single crochet (increase and decrease), slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, how to work in back/front loops and how to switch colors.
*This listing is ONLY for the pattern in PDF format not the finished item.*
2 full pages of directions and photo to complete your project.
After following the instructions, the finished item should be approx 6"(15.3cm) tall, 4"(10cm) in diameter and 12"(31.5cm) in circumference.
The perfect sweet bag to carry little toys and treasuries of a sweet little girl.
For the nature of this items, this purchase is not returnable or refundable. I'll email the pattern to the paypal email address within 48 hours from purchase.
(c)Crocheted Little Things holds and retains the copyright of this pattern/tutorial. It's against the law to copy, share or resell any info in this file. You can, however, sell the finished products JUST AFTER asking and obtaining my written permission and PROOF that my name and link to my shop (http://Crochetedlittlethings.artfire.com) are provided with it as the designer.


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Atlanta for LGBT Travelers
Lesbians in Atlanta have an enviable resource in Little Five Points with Charis Books and More, a fixture that's served the feminist community for three decades. Charis Circle, its programming arm, hosts a vibrant assortment of events and workshops. The city has had less luck keeping a girls-only nightlife scene afloat over the years. My Sister's Room in East Atlanta deserves major props for outlasting the odds.For gay men, the bar and club scene in Atlanta offers several options on any given night of the week. Mary's in East Atlanta has been cited as one of the best gay bars in the country, drawing an eclectic clique of hipsters and bears. Burkhart's Pub (1492 Piedmont Ave., 404/872-4403, Mon.-Fri. 4 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 2 p.m.-midnight, no cover) is full of the blue-jeans-and-ball-cap crowd; it shares a parking lot with Felix's on the Square (1510 Piedmont Ave., 404/249-7899, Mon.-Fri. 2 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Sat. noon-2:30 a.m., Sun. 12:30 p.m.-midnight, no cover) and Oscar's Atlanta (1510 Piedmont Ave., 404/815-8841, Mon.-Sat. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. no cover). Bulldogs Bar (893 Peachtree St., 404/872-3025, Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-3 a.m., no cover) remains a longtime favorite for African-American men. The leather scene congregates at the Atlanta Eagle (306 Ponce de Leon Ave., 404/873-2453, Mon.-Fri. 7 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-3 a.m., cover varies, up to $5), but it's become far more mixed as a younger crowd has cycled in.
The biggest and most popular gay dance club, The Jungle Club Atlanta is the go-to spot for touring DJs and theme nights. The Heretic (2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd., 404/325-3061, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. cover varies, up to $10), an Atlanta standard for more than two decades, still knows how to fill a dance floor on weekends.
Gay travelers should check out the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide, a portal operated by the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau that features a wealth of listings for lodging, events, and community organizations. The city's main gay publications, GA Voice and David Atlanta, are also handy resources.
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What started as a plan to find a painting studio for painter Ronald Houck has turned into Lodi's newest fine art gallery, Studio 20, which opened this week at 20 Elm St. in Downtown Lodi. With its bright, freshly painted walls, studio lighting, hardwood floors and large window that allows natural light to flow in, Studio 20 will show largely figurative and abstract art. Though Houck is the resident artist, the gallery will also feature other Northern California artists.
The gallery is owned by Houck's wife, Suzanne, who is supportive of the arts and her husband who chose to go back to college to study art at the age of 50. She runs the family packaging business while Houck finishes a master of fine arts at California Academy of the Arts and teaches art as both a substitute and privately.


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MUMBAI: Liquor baron Vijay Mallya is replacing RPG group head Harsh Goenka as the chairman of Bayer (India) following a re-organisation of the board. Harsh Goenka stepped down from the board of Bayer (India) on Friday, paving the way for the appointment of Mr Mallya to the top post. Mallya has been nominated to the board of Bayer India on Friday. Bayer (India) is the flagship of German major Bayer in India.
PierreLouis Dupont will be the new MD of Bayer (India). He has also been named head of Bayer Cropscience in India. Stephan Gerlich will be the new vice-chairman of Bayer (India).


text: It's been a busy year for Neal Morse. First, he helped put out the new Transatlantic record which my cohort Chris still believes (and not erroneously,) to be one of the best albums of the year. Then he popped out a solo record (as seen this week on this site!) and now he's also gearing up to release the new Flying Colors record in the fall. Flying Colors, for those who may not know, is the on-again, off-again, whenever-we-have-time project that Morse works on with apex drummer Mike Portnoy, Steve Morse (no relation,) Dave LaRue and newish vocalist Casey McPherson.


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Here's a link to a Splatterhouse handheld with packaging we haven't seen before. It's a generic box that housed all the different Namco games in the series, but does have a screenshot on the back and Splatterhouse clip art on it. The instructions are the 'cheap' black and white ones that Rob has up on the West Mansion site.
This auction pisses me off-this item was put up for sale on eBay UK (where the game was originally sold, since it was being auctioned by the original owner). I put in a placeholder bid and intended to jack it up near the end, but forgot, and one other person bid on it (twice to pass me) and got it for $50. That was fine, but then to see that they just bought it to turn a quick profit...IT SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS OF A FAN!!! Oh well...I'll consider buying it when the price comes down a bit, since all I really want is the box.
For anyone interested in a copy of the UK 'Sarcophagus' edition of the 2010 game, there have been several listed recently on eBay UK for less than $100.