Okay to publish as letter to editor.
Mayor control of the public schools does not happen with board appointments by the mayor. A board still has the policy role. That board still gives the mayor cover. If the mayor wants to control schools, ask about all the past policy suggestions already offered. Pressure and especially solution suggestions are never silenced even from "outsiders."
To be a real school leader then resign as mayor and get hired as superintendent. Or, win a seat on the elected school board by being voted into that position.
Our democracy is fragile. We need more voting and less hand picked authority appointments without accountability.
And the bickering about the polling is trash. Real polling in the USA happens at the ballot box. Do a couple of non-binding referendums on the next election day.
The mayor could put questions to the voters if he really cared about teaching a civics lesson.
Mark Rauterkus
Rochester visitor from Pittsburgh.
412 298 3432
PS. We enjoyed the Webster Aquatic Center and all the locals.
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Saturday, April 03, 2010
Quiz - Sweepstakes - smart sportsfolks??
Here in Rochester, the buzz is about the Final Four. Why? I bet you can't guess. Enen on the front page of todays paper that I picked up at hotel before we headed back for last day of Zone Swim Meet. Hint: Trivia answer has nothing to do with swimming. Final Four???
The first one to reply with the correct answer does not get an iPad.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010
Envy over Dippy puts Big Boy in Schenley Plaza. Carnegie Library to turn into parking lot for cook and wait staff.
A 14 foot tall statue of Big Boy is going to grace the historic Schenley Plaza in Oakland so as to be on scale with Dippy the Dino statue that has sat outside the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
In other news, in a bold cost saving measure and to provide the necessary number og parking places for the short order cooks, smile cookie bakers and waitress staffers -- yet alone customers seeking the early bird senior discounts -- the existing Library will be made into a parking lot. Books will be put in many of the booths and at the counters rather than the wooden triangle golf tee game now sold exclusively at Perkins.
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In other news, in a bold cost saving measure and to provide the necessary number og parking places for the short order cooks, smile cookie bakers and waitress staffers -- yet alone customers seeking the early bird senior discounts -- the existing Library will be made into a parking lot. Books will be put in many of the booths and at the counters rather than the wooden triangle golf tee game now sold exclusively at Perkins.
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Day 1 with one best time and another to not talk about.
Erik finished day 1 of swimming at Zones. His 100 breast was 1:11. That is way better that seed of 1:17 or his HS best of 1:14. The 200 was 15 min later and he was dead from the prior event. sorta stunk in last 100. On Fri is his 50 and then much later the 500.
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PPS and new afterschool efforts -- FAQ w As
At each of the regional meetings, there were questions, ideas and concerns raised by staff and board members of after school programs. Below is a summary of these questions, ideas and concerns grouped by topic.
APPLICATION
APPLICATION
Q: Is the application form on the PPS website?
A: No, it is not on the website right now, but it will be posted when it is released.
Q: Is there a deadline for applications?
A: Yes, but it has not been determined. It depends on the release of the application. Groups will have approximately 3 weeks to complete the application.
Q: Is there an application for each site or each agency?
A: There is an application for each agency, but the agency will need to indicate all the sites.
Q: Where is the SPARC database?
A: http://www.swpaafterschool.org/
Q: What about programs that serve PPS students in the same group at non-PPS students?
A: If the program is serving PPS students, the organization should apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Q: How long will the partnership last?
A: The partnership will be one year – approximately August 2010 to July 2011.
Q: Are you trying to create a shopping list of programs?
A: PPS is creating a "shopping list of programs" that are willing to go to any school in the city for principals to select from (examples could include groups like Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts), but programs that are neighborhood based or work with one school will not be included in the "shopping list."
Q: How many groups do you see applying?
A: Turn out at the meetings has been very high. There are between 45-50 organizations that operate in PPS building that are required to apply and there are about 150+ off-site organizations that could apply as well.
Q: Is this only for organizations providing services in schools?
A: No, it includes organizations that operate off-site as well.
Q: If I have a new program that wants to target specific schools or students, should I apply?
A: Yes. If you expect the program to launch in School Year 2010-11, you should apply even if it doesn't start at the beginning of the school year.
Q: Do we need to provide after school programs daily to be partner?
A: No.
Q: Can the MOU process include a letter of support from the Superintendent for organizations that receive EITC funding?
A: This is something that PPS will look into.
Q: What could cause a group to be declined?
A: There is a rubric and applications will be evaluated based on the rubric. Specific examples could be groups that do not do clearances for staff; groups that do not have annual audits, groups that do not evaluate their program with rigor or groups that do not use curricula.
Q: What about programs that do not provide direct service, but that partner with organizations?
A: This is an important issue and there will be another meeting with these "non-traditional" after school programs think through how the application process applies to them.
Q: Can we partner with another organization?
A: Yes, but details on who would be the approved provider will need to be discussed further.
Q: Can you differentiate how this is different from what we are already doing?
A: We want to formalize the partnerships with after school programs through an MOU. Currently there are some programs have MOU's based on funding (i.e. SES or 21st Century), some have building permits and PPS wants to incorporate the entire agency. Also, groups that don't receive funding from SES or 21st Century do not have a way of officially partnering with PPS.
FUNDING
Q: Will there be funds to support this initiative?
A: No, not initially. This is a non-monetary partnership.
RELATIONSHIP WITH SCHOOLS & PARENTS
Q: Will principals be the group to approve the programs?
A: No. The applications will be reviewed by an internal team and then will be matched with the schools where the principals indicate that they want the program and/or a service (e.g. an arts program).
Q: Does this benefit after school programs for elementary aged students in any specific ways?
A: This is targeted for students attending after school programs at all grade levels. One of the goals of this process is to make sure that more students, including elementary aged students, have more after school opportunities.
Q: What if the principal says "no" to a program?
A: The principals will be able to decide what programs they want to operate in their school buildings. There are a lot of factors that a principal will consider such as the needs of the student population, transportation, number of PPS programs such as sports, EAP and school clubs. By having a "menu" of programs willing to operate in any school for principals to select from, PPS is hopeful that the matching process will ensure that programs are located in schools with supportive principals.
Q: Will this process help with the buy-in from principals?
A: Yes. There are a lot of principals that want additional after school resources for their schools and this will definitely help. As for an overall understanding about the importance of after school, it will be a lot easier to talk about after school and its importance when we have numbers of students enrolled, opportunities available, needs to fill, etc.
Q: Are you embracing the teachers in this process?
A: Teachers are very important, but at this stage we are working with principals and counselors, as we want teachers to focus on classroom instruction and their other obligations through the end of the school year. Teachers will be a part of this process over the long term.
Q: What type of initiatives are planned to reach parents?
A: There are a lot of plans to reach parents with this information. The "menu" of options will be available on the PPS website on the community resources link for each school. It will also be a part of the community resources guide. Mark Conner, Director of Family Engagement, has already heard the after school needs from parents and is developing a strategy to inform them about the after school options once the partnerships are in place.
Q: Is PPS addressing the issues with teachers and principals about homework?
A: Yes. PPS has a new homework policy that was approved by the Board in September 2009. The policy outlines the requirements for each grade level. PPS knows that there is a lot of work to improve homework assignments and it's a key part of the Pathways work.
CLEARANCES
Q: Which clearances are required?
A: All providers and any employees of providers who will have direct contact with children must complete three required clearances: the Act 34 (Criminal Record Check), the Act 151 (Child Abuse History), and the Act 114 of 2006 (FBI Federal Criminal History). The fees to complete the clearances are to be paid by the provider.
Q: How often will clearances need to be submitted? How long are clearances "fresh"?
A: This question has been sent to the legal department for an answer.
Q: There are two FBI clearances – DPW and Dept. of Education. Which one does PPS accept?
A: At this point PPS accepts both.
DATA COLLECTION & DATA SHARING
Q: In terms of data sharing, is there going to be a form that needs to be signed by the program or parents?
A: The parents will need to sign a FERPA form created by PPS. The organizations will be held to confidentiality standards that will be outlined in the MOU.
Q: Would there be anyway that we could have a FERPA release form that we could insert into our application, rather than a separate form?
A: No, we will need the PPS FERPA form. We will try to get it to organizations as soon as applications are approved so they can be distributed with registration information.
Q: Will assessment information be included in the data exchange, not just the scores?
A: We are still working on the details on information and format of the data-sharing. Please attend any of the data committee meetings held by APOST/United Way if you have specific ideas and needs.
Q: Will you have small working groups to help develop data sharing reports?
A: Yes. There is a question on the application that allows groups to volunteer for a committee.
Q: Will you be tracking if students are in more than one program?
A: Yes, we will have a program code for every program so that students can be matched with the program(s) they are participating in.
Q: Will parents need to fill out a FERPA Form for each program?
A: Yes.
Q: How will organizations feed data to PPS?
A: This has not been determined yet because we do not want to add a burdensome process. Until we have an IT system, everyone will need to be patient and flexible.
Q: Will there be a standard format to report attendance?
A: Yes.
Q: Will PPS require that programs submit names of participants at the beginning of the year?
A: Yes.
PATHWAYS TO THE PROMISE
Q: When does "getting ready" for college start?
A: PPS is focused on 4 primary check points for Pathways to the Promise – K, 3rd, 6th and 9th Grades. PPS is striving to create a robust "college-going" culture and needs the support of the entire community in this effort.
Q: Are the principles of Pathways to the Promise built into the application? Will there be professional development on these principles?
A: Yes, there is an opportunity in the application for groups to indicate in general terms the ways that their organization / program supports Pathways. For example, there are questions about homework and college preparation. In terms of professional development, PPS will assess the needs of the CBO's/FBO's. PPS is in the beginning stages of developing Pathways and we expect to have professional development opportunities in the future.
FUTURE PLANS
Q: Are you looking at partners with MOU's to give them training or access to software?
A: There is no doubt that a city-wide software system and / or a PPS software system for after school would have a lot of benefits. PPS is in the early stages of overhauling its IT system and there is discussion about how to incorporate sports, after school programs into the type of system that is developed. This will not happen in year 1, but it is expected soon.
Q: Will there be some dialogue around CBO's capacity? For example, they only serve X students, but with X valued added, they could increased by Y.
A: Yes, and this application process is the first step in understanding capacity.
Q: Will PPS share citywide best practices on recruiting students and serving schools?
A: Yes, this is a great idea and we will do this. There will be quarterly meetings where we can start to gather this information.
Q: Could this become a volunteer clearing house for programs?
A: Need more information, but yes, it could be a recruitment tool.
Q: Do you expect over time to help programs find where their particular program would be more impactful?
A: Yes. This is a first step in that process.
Ideas, Comments & Concerns:
▪ This seems like a great opportunity so that principals will know what is happening and what is available.
▪ All providers face the same issues – transportation, getting data, etc. – hopefully, this process will be a stepping stone to a better partnership with PPS.
▪ Providers need 3-4 weeks to complete the application.
▪ Many programs need approval from their boards to proceed. A one-pager, a copy of the application and an outline of the requirements would be enough information to approach boards.
▪ Submitting monthly attendance without providing funds will be an extra burden
▪ There are a lot of deliverables (attendance reports, meetings) and benefits are not as clear.
▪ The county requires that programs submit attendance.
▪ Let's hope this helps with transportation.
▪ Autonomy as a cultural institution with academic requirements (NOTE: at this point there are not any academic requirements)
▪ Concern that PPS is trying to make all programs into the same type of program, which has happened in Pittsburgh before, not with PPS, however. (RESPONSE: PPS is not trying to make all programs the same. PPS does want a level of quality across all partner organizations.)
▪ Some programs have relationships with schools, but need permission slips from parents, which are difficult to obtain. (RESPONSE: A lot of programs have an application that parents fill out at the beginning of the year that has blanket parent permission.)
▪ SPARC database is difficult and it doesn't allow partners to remove information that is outdated or incorrect. (RESPONSE: 3rc has made the form easier. 3rc will delete or correct any information that is outdated, but programs need to contact 3rc directly.)
▪ Once we get families engaged, there needs to be additional incentives for parent involvement.
▪ There is a need for after school "booster" groups to interface with the community. Perhaps via conference calls.
▪ PPS needs to visit programs. There is a huge variety of quality and it's a concern – especially for parents.
▪ The formal partnership gives parents confidence about programs that are approved.
▪ Career exploration and employment programs can provide valuable data to help PPS improve its goals around 11th grade PA Academic Standards for Career Education and Work
▪ We need to figure out a way to incorporate a feedback loop for students' interests beyond principals' input and decisions.
▪ There is not a plan for student voice and choice
▪ This is anther data report and multiple are already being filled out.
▪ Link approved programs in PPS parent handbooks
▪ Create an on-line survey to get input on program they want or want to learn more about.
▪ This is exciting and we are glad that after school is being addressed by PPS
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Fw: Follow up from PPS Meetings re: After School Process and Application
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From: "O'Donnell, Holland" <hodonnell1@pghboe.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:57:13 -0400
To: Rawlings, Dione A<dir10@pitt.edu>; Damon Bethea<damon@winnets.com>; <jonluc@gmail.com>; <rking@urbanyouthaction.org>; <moturnerjr@aol.com>; Larry Berger<larry@slbradio.org>; <jeff@slbradio.org>; <bnovak@gswpa.org>; <tmoss@thesca.org>; <nshaefer@thesca.org>; <myochum@swsg.org>; <mark.rauterkus@gmail.com>; <nlozear@andrew.cmu.edu>; <radzilowiczj@carnegiesciencecenter.org>; Karen Dreyer<kdreyer@pittsburghproject.org>
Subject: Follow up from PPS Meetings re: After School Process and Application
Hi After School Providers,
As you know, the Pittsburgh Public Schools recently hosted four regional meetings with community-based and faith-based after school programs to present and to receive feedback on the proposed centralized after school partnership process starting in School Year 2010-2011. The meetings were held on March 17th at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, March 23rd at Northshore Community Alliance, March 24th at the Hill House and March 26th at Brashear Association. A special thanks to all of those organizations for hosting the meetings. Ninety-nine people from seventy-five organizations participated in these regional meetings. This was an amazing turn out and it indicates the importance of and possibilities for building a city-wide after school network for youth. Thank you for attending the meetings, as your input and feedback was extremely helpful.
A one-page overview of the process, the powerpoint presentation and a summary of the questions / ideas / issues raised are attached to this E-mail. I expect the application to be released in early April.
Please contact me if you have any further questions, ideas or concerns, 412-622-3926 or hodonnell1@pghboe.net.
I thank you for participating in the meetings and I look forward to working with you.
Best, Holly
Holly O'Donnell
After School Manager
Office of Student Services
Pittsburgh Public Schools
P: 412-622-3926
F: 412-622-3916
E: hodonnell1@pghboe.net
Thomas Merton Center - history
Changes at TMC April 16 is the last day of work for the Thomas Merton Center's current staff. This calls for changes in some of our activities.• We will no longer be accepting interns or volunteers at the Center.• An April-May 2010 issue of The NewPeople will be published April 16. After that, publication of The NewPeople will be suspended until further notice.• The TMC Weekly E-News and the Peace and Justice Calendar will continue, as will plans for the New Person Awards program on May 18. Watch the TMC website and Weekly E-News for more details. In addition, staff e-mail addresses will no longer be valid after April 16. For information or questions regarding TMC administration, projects and TMC events, e-mail info@thomasmertoncenter.org. To send information for the TMC Calendar or E-News, e-mail news@thomasmertoncenter.org
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
One in nine are neither R nor D in PA
According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, one in nine Pennsylvania voters are registered with neither the Republican or Democratic Party. The numbers are growing elsewhere.
I am one of those elsewhere voters. I left the old parties to join the Libertarian Party.
Why did I leave?
After decades of the Republican/Democratic Incumbent Party in power, I finally asked myself "How's this working out?"
Despite their rhetoric, both old parties have expanded the size and scope of government at all levels. Both parties have participated in the creation of massive entitlement and spending programs leading to massive deficits (currently over $30,000 per citizen) that will haunt our children and grand-children. Both parties have allowed special interests to take precedence over the interests of the people. Both parties have supported nation-building around the world and have cooperated to restrict the freedoms our founders and others fought and died for.
Why did I join the Libertarian Party?
I believe in personal responsibility and individual liberty. I want a government that is limited to protecting the rule of contract, protecting us from criminals who would steal my property or harm me or my family, and that will defend our country from foreign aggression. The Libertarian Party shares this view of the role of government.
I am not alone in my libertarian beliefs. A 2009 Gallup poll found that 23 percent held libertarian views. A Zogby poll found that 59 percent considered themselves "fiscally conservative and socially liberal," and 44 percent agreed that they were "fiscally conservative and socially liberal, also known as libertarian."
Since the days of our country's Founding Fathers, Americans have had a distrust of government. Wall Street bailouts, government's takeover of healthcare and this latest severe economic downturn has brought this distrust into the limelight.
It is no wonder that over the past year the number of registered Libertarian voters is up while the number of registered Democratic and Republican voters is down in Pennsylvania.
If you believe in individual liberty and personal responsibility, I urge you to find out more about the Libertarian Party at http://www.lppa.org/ or http://www.lp.org/.
S. Douglas Leard, Media Relations Chair, Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania
Pirates to put pitcher in batting line-up in 8th position. Traditions shatter all around town.
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Sports Briefing - Baseball - Pirates to Bat Pitcher Eighth - NYTimes.com Pittsburgh Pirates Manager John Russell plans to begin the season with his pitcher hitting eighth and shortstop Ronny Cedeno batting ninth, a move that will shift Andrew McCutchen from leadoff to second in the batting order. Russell said second baseman Akinori Iwamura would now bat leadoff. The Pirates had a 13-20 record in 2008 and a 2-4 mark last season when Russell batted his pitcher eighth.In other news of change, the Libertarian Party Candidate is the front runner for the special election for the PA House seat that covers the North Side and other parts of Pittsburgh -- a spot once held by Don Walko.
Yes we can!
What other cow jump over the moon instances are now in full view?
How about, Pittsburgh Public Schools sees enrollment increases at Brashear High School.
Comments welcome.
Monday, March 29, 2010
NCAA:Career Center - posting for Duquesne University
NCAA:Career Center: "Duquesne University Athletics seeks qualified applicants for a 10-month Graduate Assistant position in the area of NCAA Compliance. This"Why not have a men's swim team at Duquesne?
Why not give that post to the now fired members of the baseball coaching staff?
Boston Public Schools -- Coaching positions to fill, 185 openings
NCAA:Career Center: "Job Summary
Boston Public Schools' Coaching Position 2010-2011"
So, in Boston, they are hiring scholastic sports coaches and place an ad on the NCAA Marketplace for 185 positions.
Full ad reposted, FWIW:
Boston Public Schools' Coaching Position 2010-2011 POSTED: Mar 08 Salary: Open Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employer: Boston Public Schools Type: Contract - Entry Level
Category: Other Sports
Employer Information: About Boston Public Schools
Welcome to the Boston Public School system's posting for athletic coaches! Become a coach to lead Boston student-athletes to a successful, enjoyable, and growth-inspiring high school career.
Job Description
Fall Sports Job Posting:
Football Head Coach and Assistants Job# 337645
Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brighton High, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), J. E. Burke High, Charlestown High, Community Academy of Science and Health (Hyde Park High), Dorchester Academy, East Boston High, English High, Madison Park Vocational High, Monument High, J. D. O’Bryant School
Soccer Head Coaches Boy’s Job# 337683
Boston International, Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brighton High, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), J. E. Burke High, Charlestown High, Community Academy of Science and Health (Hyde Park High), Dorchester Academy, East Boston High, English High, Madison Park Vocational High, Monument High, J. D. O’Bryant School, Snowden International
Soccer Head Coaches Girl’s Job# 337690
Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brighton High, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), J. E. Burke High, East Boston High, English High, Madison Park Vocational High, J. D. O’Bryant School, Snowden International
Volleyball Head Coaches Girl’s Job# 337632
Boston International, Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brighton High, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), J. E. Burke High, Charlestown High, Community Academy of Science and Health (Hyde Park High), Dorchester Academy, East Boston High, English High, Madison Park Vocational High, Monument High, J. D. O’Bryant School, Snowden International
Basketball Head Coaches Boy’s Job# 337682
Boston Latin , Boston Latin Academy, Brighton High, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), J. E. Burke High, Charlestown High, Community Academy of Science and Health (Hyde Park High), Dorchester Academy, East Boston High, English High, Fenway High, Madison Park Vocational High, Monument High, New Mission High, J. D. O’Bryant School, Snowden International
Basketball Girl’s Head Coach Job# 337636
Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brighton High, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), J. E. Burke High, Charlestown High, Community Academy of Science and Health (Hyde Park High), Dorchester Academy, East Boston High, English High, Fenway High, Madison Park Vocational High, Monument High, New Mission High, J. D. O’Bryant School, Snowden International,
Indoor Track Head Coach Job# 337644
Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brighton High, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), J. E. Burke High, Charlestown High, Community Academy of Science and Health (Hyde Park High), Dorchester Academy, East Boston High, English High, Fenway High, Madison Park Vocational High, Monument High, New Mission High, J. D. O’Bryant School, Snowden International
Swimming Co-Ed Head Coach Job# 337641
Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), East Boston High, Madison Park Vocational High
Hockey Head Coach Job# 337637
Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), East Boston High, Snowden International
Wrestling Head Coach Job# 337643
J. E. Burke, Upper Quincy
Cheerleading Head Coach Job# 337692
Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, Brighton, J. E. Burke, Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, English, Fenway, Hyde Park, Madison Park, J. D. O'Bryant, South Boston, Snowden, West Roxbury, New Mission
Baseball Head Coach Job# 337629
Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, Boston International (no assistant coach), Brighton, J. E. Burke (no assistant coach), Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, English, Fenway (no assistant coach), Horace Mann, Hyde Park, Madison Park, New Mission (no assistant coach), J. D. O'Bryant, South Boston, Snowden (no assistant coach), West Roxbury
City-Wide Cross Country Coach Job# 337691
Cross Country Track Head Coach Job# 337688
Boston Latin School
Freshman Basketball Coach Boys’ Job# 337635
Boston Latin School
Freshman Basketball Coach Girls’ Job# 337634
Boston Latin School
Golf Head Coach Job# 337689
Boston Latin School
Hockey Head Coach Girls’ Job# 337640
Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School
Sailing Head Coach Job# 337633
Softball Head Coach Job# 337630
Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, Boston International (no assistant coach), Brighton, J. E. Burke (no assistant coach), Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, English, Fenway (no assistant coach), Horace Mann, Hyde Park, Madison Park, New Mission (no assistant coach), J. D. O'Bryant, South Boston, Snowden, West Roxbury
Swimming Coach Job# 337687
Boston Latin School
Swimming Coach Boys’ Job# 337642
Boston Latin School
Swimming Co-Ed Head Coach Job# 337641
Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy (West Roxbury), East Boston High, Madison Park Vocational High,
Tennis Head Coach Job# 337631
Boston Latin Academy (City -Wide Co-op Team), O'Bryant (City-Wide Co-op Team), Boston Latin School
Track Head Coach Job# 337628
Job Details
Application Deadline: April 16, 2010
REQUIRED Certifications: - Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Certification Courses (applies to all new coaching candidates and those hired after July 1, 2007) •The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Coaches Principles Course; •The NFHS Sports First Aid course; and •The NFHS Sport Specific Technical and tactical Skills Course in the sport in which they are coaching - Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport - Organizational skills to encourage the maximum level of participation - Demonstrated ability to command team discipline, develop pride and good sportsmanship, and generate enthusiasm - Demonstrated professional experience working with urban youth and staff of varied ethnic backgrounds - Demonstrated concern for academic achievement and the personal development of the participants - First Aid certification - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training Coaches chosen for the spring 2010 sport season that do not have an active AED, First Aid-CPR certification will have ninety (90) calendar days from the appointment date to complete those certifications.
Description REPORTS TO: Headmaster/Principal The Athletic Program provides opportunities for all interested students to improve their athletic skills and to develop their character by competing at a level that challenges each to reach his or her potential. The filling of these positions is subject to student participation. Be responsible for the overall administration and management of their specific program, and the supervision of their student-athletes. This also requires the supervision by at least one coach on the transportation vehicle to and from all away contests. 1. Ensure the safety of the participants and the security of the existing playing area. 2. Fulfill the following administrative requirements: - Schedule, organize and supervise daily practices - Arrange transportation electronically for practice sessions and games - Maintain inventory, distribution, upkeep and collection of equipment as required by the Inventory Control Plan in the Boston Public School Coach s manual.(see page 7 of manual) - Complete Site Official Sheets for Home Games 3. Assure the Headmaster that all eligibility requirements are met by participating student-athletes in accordance with the MIAA, Boston Public Schools and individual school rules. 4. Participate in professional development by attending at least one clinic, workshop and/or seminar annually. 5. Establish and maintain contact with parents of all participants throughout the season. 6. Work cooperatively with the Director of Athletics of the Boston Public Schools and follow the organizational and administrative guidelines established for the athletic program. 7. Mandatory attendance at Coaches Organizational Meeting. 8. Assure that all student physical examination requirements are met prior to engagement in activity of any kind. 9. Engage in continuous learning and on-going professional development with other Headmaster/Principal colleagues.
An Assistant Coach shall: 1. Follow the directives of the head coach in all matters pertaining to the sport, including the supervision on bus transportation to and from all away contests. 2. Develop with the head coach seasonal, weekly and daily practice schedules. 3. Conduct planned daily practice sessions.
REQUIRED Certifications: - Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Certification Courses (applies to all new coaching candidates and those hired after July 1, 2007) •The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Coaches Principles Course; •The NFHS Sports First Aid course; and •The NFHS Sport Specific Technical and tactical Skills Course in the sport in which they are coaching - Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport - Organizational skills to encourage the maximum level of participation - Demonstrated ability to command team discipline, develop pride and good sportsmanship, and generate enthusiasm - Demonstrated professional experience working with urban youth and staff of varied ethnic backgrounds - Demonstrated concern for academic achievement and the personal development of the participants - First Aid certification - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training Coaches chosen for the spring 2010 sport season that do not have an active AED, First Aid-CPR certification will have ninety (90) calendar days from the appointment date to complete those certifications.
SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In one document include a resume, cover letter and all certifications. Make sure your name is on the top of each page. 2. Provide the school (s) where you would like to coach. 3. Include Job Title and Number. 4. Please apply at the following link: Apply Here
NOTES: 185 openings
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String Fever is Mounting!
Time to start making summer plans. This camp keeps getting better and better. Plenty of info here and on the site but I would be happy to answer any questions you have. Hope to see you there.
Steven Vance
Extreme Strings Orchestra
STRINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, PITTSBURGHClick to REGISTER
We are looking forward to sharing a vast array of playing and learning opportunities with you as we celebrate our sixth anniversary!
- NEW this summer: The SWB raffle on Friday, July 2nd! Prizes will include a 10% discount from the Electric Violin Shop with free shipping and two Knilling-Glasser Braided Carbon Fiber bows (violin and cello) from the Knilling catalogue ...
- Yamaha Strings is now an SWB partner
- Win a free set of Helicore strings by D'Addario if you are one of the first twelve registrants.
- Win a free Electric Violin Shop calendar if you are one of the second dozen registrants.
- Do you have or know of an alternative styles string group that's looking for a performance venue? Contact Julie Lyonn Lieberman to discuss performing on July 2nd, early afternoon, at SWB.
- TEACHERS: Bring four students and get free tuition to attend the teacher training or any classes you choose! (Room and board not included.)
NEW this year:Share the wealth! Two one-hour "Student Tune Labs." This is when YOU get to teach tunes and licks from your favorite style to SWB participants.· Check out our new Strings Without Boundaries T-shirts, tote bags, baseball caps, postage stamps, mouse pads, mugs, and more. The cool thing about the Zazzle store, is that you can choose from any of the SWB designs and mix and match with any merchandise from their catalogue. Choose your own colors, too!
Strings Without Boundaries at ZAZZLEOur spicy summer program is open to string players of all ages and levels. We open with a festive participatory session on Sunday evening, June 27th and will end Friday evening, July 2nd with an awesome participant concert!
Our faculty will include world-renowned fiddler Richard Greene (American fiddle styles) author and jazz violinist Martin Norgaard (jazz styles), improvising cellist and composer Matt Turner(rock styles), and improvising violinist/author/composer, Julie Lyonn Lieberman (Blues From Around the World).
Our incredible teaching faculty will include newcomer Vicki Richards (premiere performer/educator in East Indian string techniques and repertoire), Steven Vance (Extreme Strings), Jan Farrar Royce,(author/educator) and Mary Ann Willis (author, Gypsy and Eastern European styles).
Richard Greene ...One of America's most influential fiddlers - certainly one of the giants of modern fiddling, with Richard Greene you get the complete Bluegrass fiddle package: great technique, daring invention, sensitivity to the music's inner soul and a fiery presentation. - Bluegrass Unlimited
Matt Turner ...
Turner's capabilities on the cello are remarkable, from percussive African riffs to gossamer melodies. - Hollis Taylor, Fiddler MagazineMartin Norgaard ...
What Norgaard does best is, in a word, balance. He is a player, and he is a teacher. We don't always find the two combining so efficiently. - Fiddler MagazineJulie Lyonn Lieberman ...Innovative jazz violinist/vocalist Julie Lyonn Lieberman is striking out into new territory once again, taking fellow string players on a global odyssey...Lieberman has always been a step ahead of the curve. - Fiddler Magazine
Our faculty is composed of professional performers who are also renowned educators, composers, and authors. This translates into awesome playing in combination with excellent communication skills: we know how to impart techniques and styles in an organized, clear fashion.
This year, some of the electives offered, include:
Gypsy, Eastern European, East Indian, Arabic Taqsim, and Celtic styles; practice techniques; amplification techniques; jazz theory; Gypsy jazz; small group improv; electronic instruments; how to choose and set up a sound system; marketing and entrepreneurship; and much, much more.
- In addition to teaching repertoire from dozens of styles, we focus on ensemble-oriented classes. Players are encouraged to solo, to interact with one another, and to learn the repertoire through a comprehensive, global approach: style-appropriate techniques, melody, harmony, rhythm & groove, bass lines, and counterpoint. Our group classes maintain a feeling of connection between the students.
- Now in our fourth year, our program was the first in the world to offer an Eclectic Styles Teacher Training Program
- After the opening faculty concert on Monday night, we offer a jam session in a different style each night.
- We welcome students aged 11 through 100+ and do not separate by age group, but rather by level because we believe that all ages have something to contribute to one another. We endeavor to create a family feel that is comfortable and honors the talents of every individual.
About Vicki Richards ... Completely original, totally captivating, a startling journey through North Indian, Far Eastern and modern melodic styles, wrapped in mesmerizing layers of rhythm and harmony... raging solos...majestic, delicate. - Jazz Times
About Mary Ann Willis ... If the sound of a wild Gypsy violin moves your spirit, Mary Ann [Willis] Harbar's Gypsy violin is a great place to learn...We could certainly use a few more fiddlers out there who can play with Harbar's skill and spirit. Fortunately, she's willing to teach us how. - Tom Knapp, Rambles.net editor
Eclectic Styles Teacher Training -- the first in the world -- offers an In-Depth Experience
Julie Lyonn Lieberman started the eclectic styles teacher training four summers ago to help support string teachers in offering a stylistically inclusive approach to their students.After close to thirty years conducting teacher training through MEA and ASTA chapters as well as in-school residencies across the country, she had already been on a crusade to teach American students about their own country's string music, as well as world styles. She saw first-hand the need for a central training facility that could help string teachers compensate for a lack of stylistically inclusive training in their own backgrounds. Four years ago, Strings Without Boundaries provided her with the support she needed to launch a teacher training program.The Eclectic Styles Teacher Training Program at Strings Without Boundaries will provide you with right- and left-hand techniques to sound style-appropriate, five approaches to improvisation, and an overview of American vernacular and world styles -- all in a safe, comfortable setting. Sessions will include American fiddle styles with Jan Farrar Royce, jazz styles with Martin Norgaard and much, much more. Download your free Alternative Styles Teacher Manual! You can purchase a copy of the text for the course, Alternative Strings: The New Curriculum, on amazon.com.At SWB, we recognize that every classroom in America is different. We focus on helping you develop the skills necessary to create a unique and malleable stylistically inclusive learning environment for your students. Our teacher training will answer the most common questions, like:
- Why do I still sound classical when I try to play other styles?
- How do I choose from so many different styles?
- How can I teach something that I have little or no background in?
- What is the best way to organize an eclectic styles lesson plan?
- What do I need to learn on my instrument that will help my students?
- How can I justify appropriating time for improvisation or other styles when I hardly have enough time as it is?
and much, much more.
Julie will demonstrate what she calls a "music without boundaries" approach that applies learning techniques from around the world to any style of music. This approach prepares the student for all styles.
Graduate and Act 48 (continuing ed.) credits are available for teachers who participate in these sessions or any aspect of the week. For more information, email Chris Bromley
Julie Lyonn Lieberman can help you incorporate new approaches into your curriculum better than anyone I know.
- Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras, Artistic Director, Opus 118 Harlem Center for Strings; inspiration for the Academy Award-nominated movie,Music of the Heart.
Lieberman, already the consummate performer, composer, and educator, [is] an undeniably intelligent, perceptive and articulate individual well ahead of the curve in string music education...
- J.F.R., American String Teacher.
My Space: Strings Without Boundaries
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Check out our videos from summer 2009!!
Program Director: Stephen Benham
Artistic Director: Julie Lyonn Lieberman
Program Founder: Roy SonneFor questions regarding registration (including course credit) and housing, please contact Christopher Bromley: 412-396-6083 or bromleyc@duq.edu
For other questions regarding the camp, contact Stephen Benham: 412-396-1887 orbenham@duq.edu
Viddler changes it video policy and will NUKE source files after 30 days. I've got a lot to download now
Hello,I have a few hundred videos on Viddler. I've tried to trust them with the source files -- until now. I've got a lot of DVDs and CD-Rs to ready to get those files.
First, thanks for choosing Viddler. We’ve experienced amazing growth since we launched in Dec. 2006. Viddler provides three different levels of service: business, partners and personal. The business and partners services generate revenue for Viddler and cover the cost of their bandwidth and storage usage. The personal service, while generating some revenue from ads, does not cover the cost of bandwidth and storage for all the personal usage.
The Viddler team wants to continue to provide the personal use service, especially for the amazing community that has grown with us over the past 3 years. We’ve been monitoring our costs, and the way people view videos. Over the past three years, the amount of original source file storage has grown astronomically – with very few people ever accessing the original source file (the one you originally uploaded to Viddler that was then converted into another file to play in our player.) While we want to keep the original source files for everyone, in order to continue to grow, and remain in budget, we can’t continue to do it as part of the personal level service.
The Terms of Use are changing to state that personal level accounts’ original source file will be stored for 30 days from the date it was uploaded. Of course, the converted video file will be available as long as your account is active. And you will still be able to download the converted file.
This email is to make you aware of the change in policy – and to give you 30 days to download any original source files you may need. Original source files uploaded before this email (March 29, 2010) will be available until May 1, 2010. Original source files uploaded from today (March 29, 2010) on will be available for 30 days.
Thank you for your patience and understanding and thanks again for choosing Viddler.
Donna DeMarco & the Viddler Team
Or, I need to find a sponsor to get me to the point where I can keep those on their servers as I've done in the past.
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