Summer Opportunity: School Law Institute

July 8-12, 2013

http://www.tc.columbia.edu/schoollaw/

Below is information about a great opportunity through Teacher's College.  Information is below.  Please visit the web address above for more information.

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The School Law Institute 

Teachers College, Columbia University July 8-12, 2013, New York City 

Available for 3 graduate credits or on a non-credit basis 

This nationally renowned program serves policy makers and policy analysts; practicing board members and state, district, and school-level administrators in traditional public schools and charter schools; special education staff; bilingual/ESL staff; union reps; school lawyers; and advocates. 

Join leaders in education law to discuss critical issues of law, policy, and practice. 

• Charter Schools: John King, Jr., Commissioner of Education, NY, former Managing Director of Uncommon Schools & Co-Founder of Roxbury Prep. 
•  Race, Poverty, and Education: Gary Orfield, Professor and Co-Director, UCLA Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles 
• Federal Education Policy: Jack Jennings, Former President and CEO, Center on Education Policy; Former General Counsel, House Committee on Education & Welfare 
• Cyber-Bullying and Internet Issues: Rhoda Schneider, General Counsel and Senior Associate Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Education 
• Supporting English-Language Learners: Patricia Gándara, Professor and Co-Director, UCLA Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles 
• Serving Students with Disabilities: Perry Zirkel, University Professor, Lehigh University; Rhoda Schneider, Massachusetts Department of Education 
• Fiscal Equity and Educational Adequacy: Michael Rebell, Professor and Executive Director, Campaign for Educational Equity, Teachers College 
• Important Supreme Court Decisions on the Use of Race in Education:Dennis Parker, National Director, Racial Justice Project, American Civil Liberties Union 
• Harassment and Bullying: Maree Sneed, Senior partner, HoganLovells, DC 
• Testing for Student Tracking, Promotion, and Graduation: Jay P. Heubert,Professor of Law and Education, Teachers College 
• Safety and Order: Search and Seizure, Child Abuse: Rhoda Schneider,General Counsel and Senior Associate Commissioner, Massachusetts DOE 
• Free Speech Right of Students and Teachers: Jay P. Heubert, Professor of Law and Education, Teachers College. 

For information please visit: www.tc.columbia.edu/schoollaw
Or contact: Charley Burkly/ Kathryn Smeglin
212-678-8331
sli@tc.edu

Panel on Migration Reform

Education Collaborative is co-sponsoring a panel discussion on U.S. Immigration Reform. The panel will have speakers Rachel Tiven (Executive Director, Immigration Equality), Fatima Shama (Commissioner, NYC Mayor's Office for Immigrant Affairs) and Angela Fernandez (Executive Director, Northern Manhattan Immigration Coalition). They will talk about the current reform proposals and what they mean for the US and immigrant communities.
Where: Wednesday, May 1st, 7 pm
When: IAB 1501
A RECEPTION WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL FOLLOW.

Conference: Voices from Fragile States: Education in Conflict and Fragility

April 15, 2013
Columbia University International Affairs Building Room 1501
This conference has been developed by the University of York in partnership with Columbia University, the Institute of International Education / Scholar Rescue Fund and UNICEF. It will bring together representatives from fragile and conflict-affected countries with policy-makers, academics and donors with the aim of building local capacity in the education sector to help deliver peace and long-term development.
Register here: http://fragilestates.eventbrite.co.uk/
Speakers include:
· Professor Alan Smith, UNESCO Chair, University of Ulster
· Dr Allan Goodman, President, Institute of International Education
· Mr Paul Smith, Director USA, British Council
· Dr Tejendra Pherali (Nepal), Liverpool John Moores University
· Dr Alfred Babo (The Ivory Coast), Smith College

Opportunity: Program Assistant for the Summer

Futures and Options is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Program Assistant to support the Summer 2013 Internship Program. Working in partnership with the Program Team, this person will develop and nurture relationships with both students and business partners by facilitating career development workshops and conducting site visits to monitor intern progress. Candidates must be available to work up to 20 hours per week in May (flexible start date) and 30‐40 hours per week in June through mid‐August. This is a paid temporary position.
Position Responsibilities
• Work closely with Program Team to implement all aspects of our Summer Internship Program.
• Assist in facilitation of career development workshops.
• Visit internship sites to gauge intern progress and collect feedback from internship partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with interns and their supervisors.
• Help with general office work, including phone calls to program participants, data entry,  preparation of workshop materials, and program evaluations.
Position Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; attention to detail and a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• A strong relationship‐based approach to working with staff, partners and program participants required.
• Resourceful with the ability to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• A team player who is eager to collaborate with others.
• Prior experience leading workshops (preferably with youth); an understanding of group dynamics and an engaging, effective facilitation style.
• Understanding of corporate and nonprofit business culture.
• Experience developing relationships with youth of different backgrounds and abilities.
• Must have computer proficiency and knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to tcohen@futuresandoptions.org with Program Assistant in the subject line.

Opportunity: Operations Manager, Coney Island Prep

Coney Island Prep, a charter middle school in Coney Island is looking to hire an Operations Manager to help them open a high school. The job is full-time,the pay is around 55-65k per year, and the person will report to the High School Director of Operations. They're looking to grow a lot as an organization in the next few years, so if you're just getting into education, this could be a good company to start (and grow) with.
Here's the job posting:
https://coneyisland.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=41