Another Professional Development Opportunity

[Ruder, Cynthia A]

SEELANGERS:

Here is another professional development opportunity for K-16 Russian Teachers.  Details below.  I copied the document into this e-mail, so the formatting didn't work.  I recommend accessing the application on the ACTFL web site.  Details and contact information below.

Sincerely, Cindy Ruder

Cynthia A. Ruder, Associate Professor
University of Kentucky
MCL/Russian & Eastern Studies
1055 Patterson
Lexington, KY  40506-0027
859.257.7026
cynthia.ruder at uky.edu<mailto:cynthia.ruder at uky.edu>


Discover Russian

Summer Professional Development Program

for Teachers of Russian

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge about

teaching Russian language and culture?

If so, consider applying to attend the

Discover Russian Summer Professional Development Program!

What: An intensive two-week program that will allow you to participate in

professional development that will focus on quality instruction, curriculum

and assessments for Russian programs.

Who: This program is open to both current teachers of Russian and those who are

interested in teaching Russian.

Where: The program will take place in Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury, CT.

When: The program dates are: July 19 – 30, 2010 (including July 24 – 25).

Cost: There is no cost to teachers selected for the program. Each teacher will receive

a $400 travel stipend for successful program completion. Limited housing is

available for teachers who reside outside the local area. Graduate credits are

available.

How: Applications are available from the website of the American Council on

the Teaching of Foreign Languages at www.actfl.org.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2010

For More Information: Go to www.actfl.org or call (703) 894-2900.

Please download both parts of the application.

1. Print out Part I and fill it in.

2. Print out Part II and ask a current administrator or supervisor to

fill it out and put in an envelope, seal it, and sign on the sealed

portion of the envelope and return it to you.

3. Send BOTH parts of the application to the following address by

April 15, 2010:

ACTFL Discover Russian Summer

Professional Development Program

1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 200

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

4. Questions? Call (703) 894-2900 or e-mail headquarters at actfl.org.

This program is sponsored by The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign

Languages (ACTFL) in cooperation with Glastonbury Public Schools (CT).

Discover Russian Summer

Professional Development Program

Teacher Application Form

This application has two parts:

Part I: Teacher Application Form

Part II: Administrator or Supervisor Recommendation

Applicant’s Full Name

Home Address: Street City State Zip

Home Telephone School or Work Telephone

Male Female

E-mail address (Please print clearly and use current e-mail as this is the vehicle used for communication with the applicant)

Current School or Work Position:

Courses taught in 2009-10, if applicable:

Language Teaching Experience: (Please list schools, dates, and courses taught)

I participated in this program last year: Yes No

A limited number of participants can be provided with housing during the program. Please indicate if you will need housing: Yes No

Please indicate your t-shirt size Small Medium Large Extra Large

Emergency Contact:

Name and Telephone Number

Briefly state in English why you are interested in participating in this program and what you hope to gain from the experience.

Your response may be attached but do not exceed one page.

Part I: Application Form

Note to Administrator or Supervisor:

The applicant listed below has applied to attend an intensive summer professional development program in teaching Russian. This program

is selective and supports only teachers who are committed to full and enthusiastic participation in the program. Please keep this in mind as

you provide information about this student.

Please fill out this form, put it in a sealed envelope and write your signature across the sealed area and return it to the applicant.

Applicant’s Name:

Administrator or Supervisor Name:

Administrator or Supervisor Title:

School or Work Position:

How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity?

Please rate the teacher in the following categories from 1 to 5.

Professional Responsibilties

Quality of Instruction

Reliability

Relationship with Colleagues

Relationship with Students

Relationship with Parents

Additional Comments: [Please use this space to provide additional comments that you think would be useful to the selection committee.]

Your response may be attached but do not exceed one page.

Administrator or Supervisor Signature Date

Administrator or Supervisor E-mail Address Administrator or Supervisor Telephone Number

Part II: Administrator or Supervisor Recommendation Form

Below

Poor Average Fair Good Excellent

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