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<div>INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY<br /> Chile May 16 – 30, 2013<br /> Chile<br /> Exciting School of Education International Experience<br /> The School of Education offering an exciting chance for you to visit Santiago, Chile next May for the 14 day<br /> experience of a lifetime. Not only will you get to practice your Spanish but you will have the chance to experience<br /> all of the excitement of one of the world’s largest cities. You will be hosted by Finis Terra University.<br /> Finis Terra is a large private university situated in one of the loveliest parts of Santiago close to shopping, restaurants,<br /> museums and salsa dance clubs. You will be hosted by families who have been carefully screened by<br /> the university. These families have hosted numerous student groups over the years from many countries.<br /> The families speak English but will delight in helping you to practice your Spanish. The trip includes activities<br /> on the university campus including shared classes with the Finis Terra education majors. There will be<br /> lots of sightseeing and chances to go to the Andes Mountains and to the coastal cities of Valparaiso and Vina<br /> Del Mar. USC Upstate offers several different scholarships to help with your expenses. You may also use<br /> your student loans even if you have exhausted your funds for the spring semester. Because this is a university<br /> sponsored trip during Maymester, additional loans are easily arranged. Some class credit is available on an<br /> individual basis. This trip is open to all School of Education majors and to the USC Upstate campus. The<br /> cost, including airfare, lodging, food, tours, and entrance tickets to sights, is included in the price which will be<br /> around $3850. Talk to your classmates and treat yourselves to an unforgettable experience abroad. Dr. Kela Goodman<br /> will be hosting this trip. For further information, please contact Dr. Goodman, Dr. Hooks, Dr. Reed, Dr. Leitner<br /> (Sumter) or Dr. Faulkner (Greenville). There will be an informational meeting in November.<br /> Program Cost: $ 3,850 (includes airfare, lodging and some meals) * Deposit of $100 is due Feb 1st , 2013<br /> Payment Schedule – Refer to Study Abroad Guidelines* For more information contact:<br /> Dr. Kela Goodman at 503-5691 or Kgoodman@uscupstate.edu</div> <div>NEW COURSES<br /> A unique course: “What is inclusion?”<br /> Standing in line at the grocery, you’re likely to encounter conversations<br /> with other shoppers. If you’re a special educator,<br /> these conversations can become interesting. Typically, once<br /> others discover your field, they have a story to tell, questions<br /> to ask, or a family member to diagnose. No matter their certification,<br /> special educators are assumed to have knowledge<br /> that spans the entire spectrum of disabilities and services.<br /> In answer to this required understanding and to best prepare<br /> our undergraduates for future contributions to the field of<br /> special education, students seeking certification in learning<br /> disabilities are taking a unique course this fall. SELD 411 is<br /> a practicum course that combines field trips, presentations,<br /> and current literature in the field to answer the question,<br /> “What is inclusion?”<br /> Thus far, students have visited McCarthy Tezler in Spartanburg<br /> District 7, the Center for Developmental Services in<br /> downtown Greenville, the Meyer Center, and Spartanburg<br /> District 6’s Child Development Center. At each site, students<br /> explore how the program meets the essentials components of<br /> inclusive services as outlined below:<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> Inclusion foundations<br /> Inclusive services models<br /> Collaborative teaming/planning<br /> Collaborative skills<br /> Access to the general education curriculum: universal design<br /> for learning<br /> Access to the general education curriculum: differentiated<br /> instruction<br /> Learning strategies, classroom organization and behavior<br /> management, and scientifically based reading instruction<br /> Family involvement<br /> Student self‐determination and collaboration<br /> Future site visits will include the Washington Center, Dorman<br /> High School’s 9th grade campus, and Super Duper (a<br /> publisher of educational materials). These visits have proved<br /> to be both motivational and inspirational for students thus<br /> far. Jill St. John, a student in the LD program on the Greenville<br /> campus, says, “I love going to all the different places. I<br /> am continually caught up in the atmosphere of love and care<br /> for the student. Each visit renews and solidifies my desire to<br /> work with children who have disabilities.”<br /> The School of Education proudly announces<br /> a Praxis I Test Preparation<br /> online course available for the first<br /> time Spring 2013!<br /> SEDF 201 - Praxis I Preparation (1)<br /> Beginning Spring 2013 and each semester<br /> following, declared education<br /> majors may now opt to enroll in a one<br /> credit-hour Praxis I test preparation<br /> online course. This course, using custom<br /> software purchased by the School<br /> of Education and recognized by ETS,<br /> will provide students the following:<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> 3 Pre-Practice Tests - one in each<br /> required Praxis I exam area: Reading,<br /> Writing, & Math<br /> Customized Tutorials - these are<br /> provided through the software<br /> based on your results on the practice<br /> tests<br /> 3 Post-Practice Tests - one in each<br /> required Praxis I exam area: Reading,<br /> Writing, & Math<br /> This course is ONLY available to declared<br /> education majors. Whether you<br /> need to brush up on your skills before<br /> taking the Praxis I or need to brush up<br /> before retaking one or more parts of<br /> the exam, this self-paced online<br /> course is for you!<br /> Course enrollment is limited to 20 students<br /> each semester, so don’t delay in<br /> registering!</div> <div>MORE NEWS YOU CAN USE<br /> Attention USC Upstate School of Education Current Students & Alumni!!<br /> NEW DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION<br /> We are currently in the process of recruiting a new Dean to lead our<br /> school forward to the 50th Anniversary of USC Upstate in 2117 and would<br /> like to hear from you! We are asking for your input on those qualifications<br /> you deem most important for our new leader. Please click on the link on<br /> the left of the SoE webpage (Dean Search SoE) where details of the search<br /> are posted, then click on the Dean Qualifications - Stakeholder Input Survey.<br /> As we bring candidates to campus, you will also be given the opportunity<br /> to meet with the finalists and provide feedback.<br /> Your input is important so let us hear from you!<br /> will be held Wednesday, October 10th from 3 ‐ 5pm in the HEC<br /> Wellness Center Gym hosted by the Career Center. This is a great<br /> opportunity for students to find jobs and internships, as well as<br /> to network with potential employers.<br /> Additionally, students may want to consider joining Dr. Ray Merlock<br /> for an Internship Workshop in HPAC 120 from 1‐ 1:50pm. Dr.<br /> Merlock will present information regarding the steps to finding<br /> an internship in their field of study.</div> <div>GRADUATE PROGRAMS</div> <div>SoE Leadership…<br /> �� Interim Dean<br /> Dr. Jim Charles<br /> �� Interim Administrator<br /> Dr. Pamela Wash<br /> �� Director, Graduate Programs<br /> Dr. Tina Herzberg<br /> �� Director, Greenville Campus<br /> Dr. Judy Beck<br /> �� Director, Sumter Campus<br /> Dr. Marilyn Izzard<br /> Upcoming Dates:<br /> �� October 18‐19<br /> Fall Break<br /> �� October 22—November 2<br /> Advisement<br /> �� November 6<br /> Elec�on Day<br /> �� November 21‐23<br /> Thanksgiving Holidays<br /> �� December 10‐14<br /> Exams<br /> USC Upstate School of Educa�on<br /> 800 University Way<br /> Spartanburg, SC 29303<br /> 864.503.5560 ph<br /> 864.503.5574 fax<br /> www.uscupstate.edu/academics/educa�on</div> <div>GRADUATE PROGRAMS</div> <div>CONFERENCES & OPPORTUNITIES<br /> Sign up for membership in the South Carolina<br /> Reading Association. Faculty $10.00/<br /> year. Students $5.00/year. Faculty that renew<br /> or join before October 15 will be entered for a<br /> chance to win a restaurant gift card.<br /> Students may join SCIRA (state council) and<br /> SCCIRA (Spartanburg County) for only $5!<br /> Information about SCIRA can be found at<br /> www.scira.org * Information about IRA can be<br /> found at www.reading.org<br /> All memberships should be sent to:<br /> Judy Arnold<br /> 163 McDonald Farms Dr.<br /> Chesnee, SC 29323<br /> Judy.Arnold@spartanburg2.k12.sc.us<br /> Joining professional organizations as a student<br /> is a smart thing to do! As you look forward<br /> to your career as a student and as an<br /> educator, you will want to show membership<br /> and participation in professional organizations.<br /> Not only will you have access<br /> to workshops, meetings and conferences to<br /> increase your knowledge, but you will also<br /> be building artifacts as a part of your portfolio<br /> in the process. Here are some upcoming<br /> conference opportunities:<br /> SC Council of Teachers of Math Fall Conference<br /> October 11‐12, 2012<br /> Myrtle Beach Convention Center<br /> http://www.scctm.org/conferences<br /> SC Science Council<br /> 2012 Regional Conference (Upstate)<br /> October 13, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm<br /> McCracken Middle School, Spartanburg<br /> http://www.southcarolinascience.org/conference.html</div> <div>SoE News<br /> School of Educa�on Newsle�er<br /> Vol. V, Issue II October 2012<br /> Advisement for<br /> Spring 2013<br /> October 22—<br /> November 2<br /> Appointments are<br /> available with your<br /> advisor during this<br /> time.<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> Inside This Issue…<br /> Spotlight on SoE Programs<br /> News You Can Use<br /> New Courses<br /> TEACh and SEO<br /> Conferences & Opportuni�es<br /> Interna�onal Opportunity<br /> Graduate Program News</div> <div>Spotlight on Programs<br /> Brittni Buitureira,<br /> a<br /> first year<br /> third grade<br /> teacher in<br /> the Sumter<br /> School District, and a USC Upstate<br /> Sumter Campus graduate,<br /> was recently recognized in the<br /> Sumter-area newspaper, The<br /> Item. Brittni was recently presented<br /> with the Education Student<br /> of the Year Award by the<br /> South Carolina<br /> Association<br /> for<br /> Teacher Educators<br /> (SCATE).<br /> SOE NEWSMAKERS<br /> Early Childhood Educa�on students Amy Fishking,<br /> April Howard, Skylar Hayes, Syndey Cox, Kris�n<br /> Ehr, Halina Montrone, Julie Brightwell, and Chris�e<br /> Jolly are pictured with Dr. Jean at the South Carolina<br /> Associa�on for the Educa�on of Young Children<br /> (SCAEYC) Conference on Friday, October 5,<br /> 2012. These students said, "This was an exci�ng<br /> experience for us, as future teachers. It was a chance to meet<br /> teachers from all over the state. We learned a lot of finger plays and transi�ons from Dr.<br /> Jean. The keynote speaker, Kobie Wilkersonu, mo�vated and encouraged us with a message<br /> that regardless of what you have on the outside, it is what is on the inside that ma�ers."<br /> On October 8, 2012, the Early Childhood Educa�on Teacher Candidates from<br /> the Greenville campus observed a model science lesson by former USC Upstate<br /> Greenville student, Molly Mosley. Molly<br /> did her student teaching at Brushy Creek Elementary<br /> in Greenville and is currently in her first<br /> year of teaching second grade. The senior group<br /> of teacher candidates was excited to see a former<br /> student in the school se�ng and to imagine themselves as<br /> teachers in just one short year.<br /> Photo credit:<br /> The Item<br /> Kudos to the Learning Disability<br /> Program Spring 2007 Graduates!<br /> Angela Shippy is the 2011‐2012 Teacher<br /> of the Year at Cleveland Elementary in<br /> Spartanburg District 7. Megan Sheronick<br /> Edwards was recognized with 2011‐2012 Perfect<br /> Teacher Attendance Certificate from Chapman High<br /> School. Amber Connor will be awarded the 2012<br /> South Carolina Association for Educational Technology<br /> (SCAET) Scholarship at the SCAET Annual Conference<br /> on Thursday October 25, 2012. SCAET is a nonprofit organization<br /> formed for the purpose to promote innovative<br /> and responsible use of technology<br /> in education. Amber is currently a student‐teacher<br /> and will graduate from<br /> the Special Education Learning Disability<br /> Program in December. Congratulations<br /> Amber Connor on your receivership<br /> of this $1500.00 award.</div> <div>NEWS YOU CAN USE<br /> From Directed Teaching Field Coordinator, Mrs. Debbie Whittingham:<br /> *Fall 2012 student teachers are “teaching like rock stars” this<br /> month! The experience is halfway finished. Remember to plan<br /> and deliver each day!! You are visitors and on an interview<br /> each day during this time. Remember to be prepared and assess your students<br /> daily.<br /> *Spring 2013 Student Teachers will need to have their BBP certificates to Mrs.<br /> Whittingham by October 19th. Placement requests have gone out to the districts<br /> so in November you will receive your placement details from Mrs.<br /> Whittingham. Remember your interview with Mrs. Whittingham and advisement<br /> with your advisor this month. The sign‐up sheets will be posted on<br /> doors very soon!<br /> *Eligible students to student teach in the Fall of 2013 will need to complete<br /> the online application found on the SOE homepage. There are due dates<br /> that must be followed. Read carefully and follow directions. Any questions,<br /> email Mrs. Whittingham. During advisement, ask your advisor about student<br /> teaching so that you know when you are eligible.<br /> *Clinical Students, please make sure that you are in contact with your host<br /> teacher and follow the schedule that you have set with that teacher. In other<br /> words, be there when you say you are going to be in the classroom and at the<br /> time that you set up with the host. Every day that you are in the school<br /> building is like an interview. Display good manners, model professional and<br /> responsible behavior, and be a good communicator. Communication is an<br /> important key to your success.</div> <div>T E A C h and SEO<br /> Teachers<br /> Educating All<br /> Children (TEACh)<br /> What is TEACh? Any USC Upstate SoE student is welcome to come<br /> be a part of TEACh (Teachers Educating All Children) student organization.<br /> There is no cost to join! The TEACh organization aims to help<br /> students get out in the classroom now, gain valuable experience and<br /> knowledge for the future, and network with people who can help them<br /> when they begin their careers in education. TEACh meets three times<br /> each semester to learn and discuss relevant topics in education, hear<br /> and engage with experienced guest speakers, and plan service activities<br /> for schools and classes in our community. In addition to attending the<br /> whole‐group meetings, TEACh members participate in at least 5 hours<br /> of service in any area of education throughout the school year. Many<br /> TEACh members assist in area schools and with TEACh‐sponsored<br /> events such as the USC Upstate Scholastic Book Fair, Canned Food<br /> Drive, and Praxis I review sessions.<br /> TEACh Greenville<br /> Fall Fest October 11, 2012 from 5‐8 pm<br /> Check the Grapevine for more informationhttp://<br /> thegreenvillegrapevine.weebly.com/<br /> Or contact:<br /> Jessica Leppard LEPPARDJ@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU or<br /> Anglica Hererra HERRERA2@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU<br /> TEACh Spartanburg Meeting Dates/Times<br /> October 11th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> November 8th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> December: No meeting<br /> January 17th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> February 7th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> March 14th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> PRAXIS WORKSHOP!<br /> Click here for one Nov. 5 in Columbia<br /> April 2nd: Senior Recognition/Final Meeting 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> For more information, please contact:<br /> Allison Parliament at parliame@email.uscupstate.edu<br /> Discover SEO<br /> (Student Educa�on<br /> Organiza�on) on<br /> the Sumter campus.<br /> Next Mee�ng:<br /> 11‐14‐12<br /> Dr. Thomas Moore<br /> For more informa�on,<br /> Contact Kayla Anderson<br /> ANDER436@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU<br /> or Meagan McGoldrick<br /> MCGOLDRM@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU<br /> Upcoming:<br /> 12‐6‐12 Share Fair<br /> Dr. Pamela Wash</div>
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