Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Appalachian & the Community

Appalachian has unveiled a Web site designed to help members of the region learn about the various programs available to them.

Contact Info

Director: Dr. Linda McCalister

Email: mccalisterlm@appstate.edu

Reich College of Education
PO Box 32047
730 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

Phone: +1-828-262-6108
Fax: +1-828-262-2128

ASU Public School Partnership
"Connect, Communicate, Collaborate"

Partnership Highlights

	SCHOLAR WEEKEND Mark your calendars now and watch for more details, including all 4 course descriptions, coming soon to this website: http://www.conferences-camps.appstate.edu/academic/scholar.php
	Partnership PNS Mini Grants Awarded Eight Partnership Schools received Professional Networking Schools (PNS) Mini-grants this year. These grants are collaborative Partnerships between faculty at ASU and teachers in the Partnership. More Information
	The Mountaineers Summer Reading Program encourages literacy by rewarding students with incentives based on the number of books they read during the summer months of June, July and August. More Information
Get the Flash Player to see this rotator. More pictures on Blowing Rock School's website. Teachers be a Part of Intercultural Trainings & Meet Students to Visit Your Classroom! More Information	WORLD CULTURES DAY at Blowing Rock School A collaboration between the Office of International Education & Development & the Public School Partnership created an educational event celebrating the world's diversity to Blowing Rock School. Students explored El Salvador, South Africa, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, China, Kenya, Denmark, Finland, and an interactive Afrolachian (African + Appalachian) performance. For more details on bringing a world culture day to an ASU Public School Partnership school visit: http://www.international.appstate.edu/outreach/asugo.php
	English Professional Learning Community The English Professional Learning Community (PLC) answers questions from students in the English Education Methods classes.
	Science Professional Learning Community The Science Professional Learning Community(PLC) uses Skype & teleconferencing technology to exchange ideas & facilitate projects.
	Cultural Diversity Quilt The Partnership project is getting closer to completion. Each school in the Partnership is sending in a painted "friendship" tile and a photograph that represents cultural diversity in their region.

Upcoming Partnership Activities

	Content Reading in Science & Math With Dottie Hayes & Tammy McNabb February 11th, 2010 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Caldwell County Schools District Office
	Thinking Maps Kim Tuff & Jennifer Beck March 9th, 2010 (Snow date: March 11th, 2010) 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Broyhill Inn and Conference Center Boone, NC
	Co-Teaching Workshop Dr. Kelly Anderson March 27th, 2010 (Snow date: March 29th, 2010) 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Appalachian State University Campus TBA
	Science Seminars Mathematics & Science Education Center Everyone is cordially invited to attend this yearâ€™s science seminars on the ASU campus. Teachers may receive up to 1.6 recertification credits; each seminar carries 0.2 credit. You may attend all the seminars or choose particular ones that interest you. The seminars are free and parking is free after 5:00 P.M. in any legal spaces (excluding Handicapped and Reserved spaces). While not required, letting us know ahead of time the seminars that you plan to attend will aid us in preparing adequate materials and refreshments (phone, fax, or email). More Information
	International Student Classroom Visitors More Information Teachers be a Part of Intercultural Trainings & Meet Students to Visit Your Classroom! More Information