Welcome to the Third Week of the Spring 1999 Semester.

If you haven't already, please return a copy of the office hour card to Paulette and please prepare a copy of your course syllabi for the files in the main office.  Thank you.

Sad News from former faculty member Karen Riems
Karen Riems' parents both died within a week of each other this January.  Her email address is CCSU::Riemk if you wish to contact her.  Please see June Wright for more information.

Upcoming Events

Fred Ashton invites us to participate in a special Read Across America celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday on Tuesday, March 2, 1999.  Fred is looking for volunteers to visit Horace W. Porter in Columbia and read a favorite book.  If you would like to volunteer for a Dr. Seuss rading, at a time convenient for you on March 2, please call Fred or Ms. Rondini at 228-9493.

Student Opportunities (Please see David for details.)
from Dr. Patricia E. Martin, Director, Career and Experiential Education Services Office, Student Center
"We have been receiving some job openings for teaching for the next academic years with January and February deadlines. Please suggest students visit our offices and view our job postings or listen to our 24 hour job line.  We will be open starting next week on Tuesday eves until 6 30 p.m."
The 24 Hour Job Line is at 860-465-5740.

Teacher Assistants in the PK-12 Schools - stipended experiences for students who have the skills to take on supportive roles in educational technology in the schools.

Paid internships - full-time graduate assistantships for students seeking certification.

Service learning experience with the 4-H LIFT progam at Windham Middle School.

Might we get an Education Department College Bowl team?  The first set of matches will be held on 2/25.

Opportunities to Contribute

The State of Vermont and the people of Shelburne, VT, via Harry Hill, have invited educators to observe their meeting on equity issues on Feb. 11, 12, 13.  Their email address is http://shelburne.k12.vt.us for more information.

In the Chair's Office -
Connecticut  State Department of Education Guidelines for Identifying Children with Learning Disabilities

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Please contact David Stoloff at (860) 465-5501, email: stoloffd@ecsu.ctstateu.edu if you have any questions or comments on this newsletter.