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

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.

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Submitted by: Barbara Zarnick

Internship/ Co-op Coordinator

The Center for Experiential Education

Gannon University

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

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

Teach in Sweden

ATTN: SENIOR EDUCATION STUDENTS

The Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) will be recruiting for teachers and educational leaders (i.e., administrators) for age groups 9-19 for their schools in Sweden. They will be visiting Edinboro University to interview on January 24, 2012 from 2 to 4; and will deliver a presentation at 5:00 on January 24th in the Pogue Student Center multipurpose room. Their head of academics, Damian Brunker, would like to receive application materials in advance so that he and his staff can select students and schedule interviews in advance of the 24th. Please contact Dr. Forbes for the official position announcement. Gannon teacher candidates are welcome to interview and attend the presentation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to Janet Armbruster by Friday, December 16^th.

Thank you.

Submitted by: Janet Armbruster

Employment Coordinator

Career Development & Employment Services

Gannon University

109 University Square

Erie, PA 16541-0001

13th Annual Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Fair

The students in Gannon’s School of Education are invited to attend the 13^th Annual Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Fair in Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Teacher candidates will have the opportunity to select interviews with representatives from nine school divisions located in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia.

On-line registration will be available January 3 - February 5, 2012 at: http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/hr/jobfair.htm.

Please see Dr. Forbes for an informational flyer.

Contact our office if you have any questions. We look forward to interviewing Gannon’s prospective teachers.

Submitted by: Candi Breckenridge

Madison County Public Schools, Madison, VA

Secretary for Human Resources

540-948-3780

Office of Admissions seeking student editors

The Office of Admissions is seeking highly motivated Gannon students to fill several vacancies on the editorial board of Edge, our online magazine geared toward prospective students and their families. The purpose of Edge is to recruit students by sharing news, information and insight on the Gannon experience. The editorial board members will work closely with the editor-in-chief, helping to manage a staff of volunteer contributors, and will report to the staff operations manager. Applications will be accepted through December 9, 2011. These positions are not work study -- they are considered special projects, so applicants do not need to qualify for work study.

• One paid copy editor position is available (6 hours per week).
• One paid assistant video editor position is available (2 hours per week).
• Volunteer positions (assistant copy editor, photo editor, assistant photo editor, video production assistant, assistant editor) are also available.
• Edge’s editor-in-chief, managing editor, video editor and photo editor positions are already filled.

For complete job descriptions and an application form, please go to http://edge.gannon.edu/?page_id=11

Submitted by: Zachary M. Flock

Assistant Director, eMarketing
Office of Admissions