McKinney Independent School District serves over 24,400 diverse students with a focus on providing a challenging and engaging learning environment supported by new uses for technology.

We believe:

• All individuals are born with inherent value. • Personal relationships and connections are vital to learning. • All individuals deserve an environment that is conducive to mental, physical and spiritual growth. • Honesty, integrity and trust are imperative. • Individuals need to feel safe and secure. • Embracing diversity enhances every individual’s experience. • Choices enhance the opportunity for success. • Excellence is a never ending journey requiring passion and purpose. • Education is a shared responsibility; learning is an individual’s responsibility. • A progressive education is relevant, adaptable, and vital to a sustainable community.

For information about McKinney ISD, to view current openings and to apply, please visit: www.mckinneyisd.net.

The McKinney ISD considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

NASSAU COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Our mission is to develop each student

as an inspired

life-long learner and problem-solver

with the strength of character to serve as a productive member of society.

The Nassau County School District operates fifteen schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools, and 1 middle-senior high school) and an adult education and career technical program in five communities throughout a county that encompasses 649 square miles in the most northeastern corner of Florida. The district is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and has been recognized by the Florida Department of Education as “Academically High-Performing,” and as an “A” school district since 2003.  In recent years, the district’s student enrollment has remained relatively stable with approximately 11,000 students.  A single feeder pattern of schools exists in each community to serve students from Kindergarten through 12^th grade.  The district values small schools, and community and parental involvement and support.

A five-member School Board is elected to serve staggered 4-year terms and meets twice monthly to transact the business affairs of the district and to develop the policies by which the district operates. An elected Superintendent of Schools serves a 4-year term and is responsible for personnel and for the overall operation of the district’s schools in accordance with the state and federal law and district policies.

A cooperative relationship with nearby universities and colleges for the placement of student teachers, a competitive starting salary, and a willingness to hire from outside of the state assist our district in attracting high quality new teachers. The district provides on-going professional development, including a New Teacher program, and an Educational Leadership Development program designed to attract strong administrative applicants and to train teachers for future leadership roles.  The district is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to strengthening its school and district staffs through diversity of personnel.

Our current Nassau County Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kelly Burnette, is an outstanding high school science teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum developer and author.   She was one of five finalists for the 2010-11 Florida Teacher ff the Year and was recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Teacher of the Year corporate sponsor, Macy’s Department Store at a gala dinner in July, 2010.

Pictured at the Macy’s Gala are Kelly Burnette, Yulee High School Principal Dr. D. Graham, and School Board Chairman, M. Creamer.

Mrs. A. Harris, was nominated by the district and subsequently selected as one of five finalists for the Just Read Florida High School Reading Teacher of the Year for 2010.

These are just a few of the many reasons Nassau County School District is proud of the many accomplishments of its students, teachers and staff.  Collaborative efforts enable our students to improve their academic performance and to become successful in life.  We are located at 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, and  invite you to visit us on the web at www.nassau.k12.fl.us to apply for available positions

MNPS exists to serve students. It is our vision to provide every child with the foundation of knowledge, skills and character necessary to excel in higher education, work and life. We embrace and value a diverse student population and community. Taking into account our vast diversity, we recognize a need to offer multiple learning opportunities and programs that will reach out to the largest number of students. Some of the most successful and significant programs offered are:

2010-11 MNPS Programs

• A+ Credit Recovery program – helps high school students recover lost credits and stay on track to graduate
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) – prepares students for college through rigorous curriculum and the teaching of study skills and accountability
• Cohn adult high school is offered for individuals 22+ who have dropped out of high school and wish to earn a regular diploma
• Career and technical education
• The Academies of Nashville – smaller, more personalized learning communities that prepare high school students for college and career
• The Department of Exceptional Education – numerous academic, behavioral, emotional and social programs and services for academically gifted students and those with special learning needs
• Dual high school and college enrollment through partnerships with Volunteer State Community College and Nashville State Community College
• Foreign languages – elementary Mandarin Chinese and Spanish programs, as well as offerings in French, German, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish for middle and high school students
• Encore – an enrichment program for gifted and talented students offered to grades Pre-K-6
• Hands-On-Science for middle school students
• Honors and Advanced Placement courses – middle and high school level
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme – an academically challenging and world recognized degree program for high school students
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme – a version of IB intended for younger grades
• Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee Partnership
• Leadership Classes
• Magnet Schools, Design Centers and Enhanced Option Schools designed to meet a variety of student interests
• Middle College High – students complete a high school degree while studying on a college campus and earning college credit
• Nashville Big Picture High School – a rigorous, highly-personalized curriculum that combines Chinese, Russian, and Spanish for middle and high school students academic work with real-world experiences and project-based learning
• Nashville Diploma Plus High School – a school that targets over-aged, under-credited students who are at risk of dropping out.
• Performing arts and related arts courses are offered at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, including band, choral, dance, guitar, orchestra, theatre, and more.
• The Academy at Old Cockrill and Hickory Hollow – high school programs designed for students who are between the ages of 17-21 and have personal difficulties such as full-time work, parenting, or other family responsibilities that prevent them from excelling in a traditional high school setting. These schools offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes.
• The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt – a unique partnership with Vanderbilt University Medical Center that allows students research-based learning with some of the world’s top doctor’s and researchers.
• Transition School – a school for students transitioning out of incarceration into a traditional high school.
• Virtual High School – an online high school for students.

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Through real time evaluation of student achievement data, SCN can rapidly assess whether the curriculum is meeting the needs of the student population and make modifications to ensure all students exceed State standards.  To teach children math, we use the Investigations TERC program in which each curriculum unit focuses on a set of related mathematical ideas, coordinating students’ work in hands-on activities, class discussions, and written activities over a period of several days.  To teach children to read and write, SCN developed Think Literacy, a program created in-house which focuses on long periods of dedicated reading and writing time and maintaining an incredibly high bar for all students while infusing reading and writing with urgency, purpose and joy.  SCN schools also provide social studies, discovery science 5 days a week and enrichment activities including chess, art, dance and physical education.

With the end goal that all SCN students will graduate from college, the school culture includes character education as a part of daily instruction.  We encourage students to act in accordance with the schools’ core  A.C.T.I.O.N.” values:

Agency

Curiosity

Try and try

Integrity

Others

No shortcuts

Excellent behavior is explicitly taught, modeled, expected, and rewarded.  In addition, SCN schools implement enrichment activities so that the schools create not only excellent scholars, butalso well-rounded children.  SCN schools also engage parents in the academic efforts of their children through events such as family reading nights, science fairs and family chess nights.  SCN schools have close to 100% attendance at every family academic event.

RESPECT.  SUPPORT.  RESULTS.

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At Harlem Village Academies, we emphatically believe that excellent teachers are the most important element of excellent schools. Therefore we have designed every aspect of our schools to support, respect, develop, and empower our teachers.

OUR SCHOOLS

We operate three schools in Harlem – two middle schools and one high school – and we plan to open several new elementary schools in the future.

OUR VALUES

In building our schools, we select talented teachers and team members who share our values.

Learning

Our children always come first. The well-being and achievement of children is our highest priority, and all our decisions are based on what’s best for them. We put children’s needs above our interests. We are passionate about learning. We’re continually developing ourselves as educators. We observe each other’s lessons, study pedagogical research, plan together, share ideas, and talk all the time about teaching. The most revered individuals in our community are master teachers. We hold the utmost respect for a lifelong teaching career.

Entrepreneurial

We love what we do! We are passionate and driven. We work for social justice with seriousness and a sense of urgency. We run to meetings. Our work is a sacred calling. We hold ourselves accountable for results. We take pride in our personal accountability for the achievement of our children. We do not believe in blame or excuses, just results and hard work. Kaizen. Everyone is entrusted and empowered to continually improve everything. We can’t stand mediocrity. We relentlessly pursue excellence. If we ever become a bureaucracy, please shoot us. We banish roadblocks and minimize bureaucratic nonsense. Everyone here is an entrepreneur. When a problem arises, we figure out a solution – and implement it quickly. We live for people with a work ethic who execute well and get the job done.

Community

We radiate positive energy. We energize each other with positive talk, positive attitudes, and positive actions. We don’t tolerate even a little whining, complaining, negativity, arrogance, or gossip; it does not bring sunshine to our day. No, I love you more. We are a warm and loving community. We spend a lot of time together, so we want to have fun! Helloooooo. Real communication happens here. With shared values and our hearts in the right place, we work through disagreements and difficult conversations. Our open communication builds happy relationships. So get off email. Walk down the hall or pick up the phone for a constructive conversation.

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The Teaching Center’s staff has expertise in 1) developing effective teaching methods that improve student learning, 2) designing and conducting evaluative studies on teaching and learning, and 3) designing and maintaining state-of-the-art classrooms in which instructional technology is as easy to use as chalk and chalkboard. The first two of these three areas are the focus of the professional staff in the Academic Services section. The third area is the focus of the Classroom Services section. Teaching Center staff in both sections collaborate frequently to ensure that all aspects of our work are informed by knowledge about the best practices in teaching, instructional technology and other tools that can support teaching and learning, and a shared commitment to Washington University’s mission of excellence in teaching, learning, and research.

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Johns Hopkins is a leading provider of advanced degrees in education. Our students benefit from:

• Flexible full- and part-time programs conveniently located at campuses in Baltimore, Columbia, and Rockville, Maryland.
• A commitment to student and alumni support through advising, mentoring, and networking. You will receive personalized support from faculty and staff throughout your study and beyond.
• A curriculum based on current research, best practices, and national professional standards that prepares you for credentialing and success as an educator.
• A supportive faculty who are leading scholars and experienced educators.
• Access to multiple partnerships with public school systems that support and guide your learning in authentic school settings. Some options even allow you to earn a salary while you pursue your degree.
• For experienced educators, the flexibility to pursue your goals and interests through specialized and flexible graduate certificates. Some options allow you to earn a degree by combining certificates.
• Campus facilities that provide access to a range of services, including career counseling, computer facilities, and Johns Hopkins’ Web-based library resources.

YOUR NEXT STEP

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• Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Curriculum & Instruction
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with a major in Curriculum and Instruction

Each graduate student must concentrate in one of the department’s Areas of Study.

The department also collaborates with certain other departments to provide joint programs of graduate work; depending on the field, these lead to either a joint Master of Arts (M.A.) degree or a joint Master of Science (M.S.) degree.

Master’s Study

M.S. study in the department prepares students for advanced work in education. In some cases, master’s degree work prepares students to enter a new career as an educational specialist (e.g., curriculum developer, content area specialist, school department head, curriculum supervisor, instructional technology specialist, early childhood specialist, community health educator, or reading teacher). In other cases, master’s degree work prepares students to perform at a higher level in their existing job; the advanced degree leads to increased leadership within a job category but not to a change of job category. In these cases, the purposes of master’s degree work include professional updating, maintenance of accreditation, acquisition of new perspectives and skills, specialized knowledge of particular importance in one’s job, preparation to work with student teachers, and preparation for leadership among teachers. Find more information about this program here

Doctoral Study

Research-oriented Ph.D. study in the department prepares students for different forms of intellectual leadership in education. These different forms of intellectual leadership include research, teacher education and other teaching in higher education, and leadership positions in educational agencies. These different forms of leadership are not mutually exclusive, but the relative emphasis given to each varies among students and areas. Find more information about this program here

Advanced-Certification Programs

In addition to the master’s degree and Ph.D. degree programs, the department offers three advanced-certification programs involving certificates that are only available at the post-baccalaureate level. These are: Bilingual Certification, English as a Second Language Certification, Instructional Technology Certification, Reading Teacher, and Reading Specialist. Descriptions of these programs are found in the Degrees Offered section.