Welcome to the School Communication with Families page where you will find current rubrics, documents and websites referenced in class.
EDU 291
SYLLABUS
Mon./Wed., 9:30-10:45A EDU_291_01Fa.pdf
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:15P EDU_291_51Fa.pdf
Required Reading: "Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun" Activities:
"Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun" Take-Home Midterm Exam:Fist.pdf
- Fist_1-10.pdf (Chapters 1-10 Discussion Questions)
- Fist_11-15.pdf (Chapters 11-15 Discussion Questions)
- Fist_16-25.pdf (Chapters 16-25 Discussion Questions)
RUBRICS
Bio-Poem Rubric: Bio_Poem_Rubric.pdf
- Bio-Poem Introduction: biopoem2.pdf
Family Project Rubric: Family Project.pdf
Newsletter Rubric: Newsletter_rubric.pdf
- Student Produced ELC Connection:Fall 2010, Spring 2011 semesters
- ELC_September.pdf
- ELC_October.pdf
- ELC_November.pdf
- ELC Connection February.pdf
- ELC Newsletter_March.pdf
- ELC_Newsletter_April.pdf
Cultural Sensitivity/Conflict Resolution Activity Rubric: Understanding Others.pdf
Standard 2 Essay: Standard_2_Directions_Sample.pdf
Standard_2_Rubric_Checklist.pdf
Field Experience Form: Field_Exper_Record.pdf
How To Engage Parents in the Classroom Assignment: Use each of the following websites to create a list of 15 strategies to draw parents into your future classrooms. Be sure to record valuable details and explanations. Make a final copy of your list and submit it for credit.
- The Innovative Educator: 6 Ways to Use Cell Phones to Strengthen the Home-School Connection
- Tips on How Teachers Can "Draw and Attract" Parent Participation
- Engage Every Parent
- Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education
Strategies for English Language Learners (ELL) in the Classroom: 10 Ell Classroom Techiniques.pdf
Community Resource File: Complete form, choose either format.
- Comm_Res_File_Format.pdf (Community Resource File- for hand written entries)
- Comm_Res_File_Format.docx (Community Resources File- for word processing)
Useful Websites (Newsletter)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Pennsylvania Child Care Association
- Pennsylvania Early Learning
- Food Pyramid
- Touchpoints
- Center for Social and Emotional Foundations for Learning
IN THE NEWS:
Ellen Show feature about Prinicpal who is making a difference
Ellen Show interview, Interview Continued (Watch both parts!)
Should Parents Get Report Cards? See what one Florida legislator proposes:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/41779791#41847097
Working moms trying to Do itAll may be more Depressed
Dr. Phil Mom (Jessica Beagley) appeared on the show in November 2010 and now has been charged with child abuse. He's 7 years old and adopted. She has 6 children in the family and her husband is a local police officer. Jessica came on the show seeking help with discipline. (Warning: It's hard to watch if you are a parent.) Here's the original show page on Dr. Phil.com- be sure to watch the video clip!
http://drphil.com/slideshows/slideshow/6062/?id=6062&showID=1545
News report from 2/6/11: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/41423242#41366717
"Weighty issue: Kids put on pounds when mom works"
Read this: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41427485/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/
"Tiger Mom"
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/41423242#41249850
EDUA Program Information
- How to open an Electronic Credential Portfolio Account: SAS_Intro_St_Handout.pdf
- EDUA /SPED Portfolio Requirements: digital_port_reqmts.pdf
- Praxis_2011_12.doc (If you plan to transfer to a 4-year school)
