PATINS UDL Project

Using the Tic-Tac-Toe lesson assignments designed while participating in the PATINS UDL Project, Autumne Streeval and Harriet Armstrong from Columbus East High School went to Microsoft’s U.S. Innovative Teachers Forum and took top honors. They will move on to the national competition in Brazil later this fall.
To see a video interview with Autumne and Harriet, go to:

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=60404

FETC Fall ’09 Virtual Conference & Expo is coming to you live on Thursday, October 22, 2009. This FREE 100% online educational event gives you the opportunity to participate in highly informative virtual sessions from the convenience of your office, visit the Virtual Expo Hall and chat with real live exhibitors, and preview and evaluate the latest hardware and software available today.

This extraordinary online educational event delivers valuable presentations and unlimited networking opportunities straight to your desktop — all at NO CHARGE!

Attend this 100% online event to enjoy:

• A dynamic exchange of best practices and tips for success
• Expert speakers sharing their views in an effective, interactive way
• A virtual networking lounge to reconnect with colleagues and make new contacts
• Real-time access to other participants through instant messaging
• Technology product and service demonstrations in our virtual exhibit hall
• Free content downloads and presentations to go
• And much more!

Attend as many sessions as you like, visit the virtual exhibit hall at any time and network when it’s convenient for you.

There are no travel expenses. No lines. No substitutes to schedule. No funding approval needed.

Register today to participate in this compelling new virtual event — invite your colleagues and staff to participate at NO CHARGE!
For a schedule of events and to register, go to:

http://virtual.fetc.org/Microsites/FETC-Virtual/Event-Home.aspx

The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is calling on educators and school-based service-learning coordinators to submit applications for their service grants. Grants of $25,000 to $100,000  are awarded to groups who develop service-learning projects that address one of the following areas: natural and societal disaster preparedness; driver safety; accessing higher education/closing the achievement gap; financial education; and environmental responsibility.

The number of grants to be awarded will depend on the number and quality of requests received. Grant amounts will vary according to the nature of the proposal and availability of funds. However, at least one service-learning project will be funded in each of the thirteen State Farm zones which include the three provinces in Canada.

Grant applications are due Friday, October 2, 2009.

Application information is at:  http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply.php