Monday, January 30, 2012

Free Praxis Webinars for Teacher Candidates

Preparing today's teachers for tomorrow's classrooms.

Success begins with effective test preparation — that's why ETS is offering free Praxis™ Webinars to help teacher candidates prepare.

These free webinars deliver in-depth information about the Praxis I® and Praxis II® tests and offer students the opportunity to ask questions. Prospective test takers are also presented with a plan to help guide their preparation for their Praxis tests.

Webinar topics include:

  • An overview of the Praxis tests
  • An overview of the Tests at a Glance (TAAG)
  • Available resources for test preparation

The next Praxis I Webinar will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 1 p.m. (ET). Students can learn more about how to register here.

Please pass this message on to teacher candidates and help us continue to nurture the goal of bringing great teachers to every classroom. Registration opens approximately two weeks in advance of the listed date.

Praxis I Webinar Dates

  • Tuesday, January 24, at 1 p.m. ET
  • Wednesday, March 21, at 1 p.m. ET
  • Wednesday, May 16, at 1 p.m. ET

Praxis II Webinar Dates

  • Monday, February 13, at 1 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, April 3, at 1 p.m. ET
  • Monday, June 11, at 1 p.m. ET

For more information, visit http://links.mkt1126.com/ctt?kn=21&ms=NTE0ODY5NgS2&r=NzI3MDA2NTc4OAS2&b=0&j=MTkyNTMzOTQ4S0&mt=1&rt=0.

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Submitted by: Leighann S. Forbes, Ed.D.

Director, Middle Level and Secondary Education

Gannon University

Monday, January 23, 2012

Spring Data Analyst Internship

Dear Students:

The local diocese is seeking a Data Analyst Intern for spring 2012. This is a part-time, unpaid position for 15 hours/week.

Responsibilities:

· Plan, support and provided direction to the forty Catholic schools in the diocese

· Manipulate data from standardized test scores

· Prepare and evaluate reports

Qualifications:

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel

· Competency evaluating and manipulating data

· Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher

· Strong analytical skills

· Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

· Highly organized with attention to detail

Interested students are asked to contact Cheryl Rink or Barbara Zarnick in the Center for Experiential Education at 871-7680 or via e-mail. An approved resume is required.


Submitted by: Barbara Zarnick

Internship/ Co-op Coordinator

The Center for Experiential Education

Gannon University

Friday, January 20, 2012

SOE Application Workshop

Hello everyone! FEA's first event of the semester will be the SOE Application Workshop. This will take place on Monday, January 23 at 6pm in PC 2005. Mrs. Whiteman will run the workshop and make sure everyone understands what is needed for submission. The deadline to submit applications is March 31. If you are a freshman, feel free to join us and get a head start on your application! If anyone has questions, don't hesitate to email me.

Thank you,

Submitted by: Kerry Smigielski (smigiels001), FEA President

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

PEPP Program-Tutoring Positions


Attached is a Flyer from the Penn State Education Program. This program is an after-school tutoring program for students at-risk for not reaching their academic potential. They are seeing full-time college students to tutor high school and middle school students.

If you have questions, or would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Kathy at 874-6261 or kld7@psu.edu.


Submitted by: Lisa Clement, Secretary
School of Education
Gannon University