2002-2004 Past Events and Information
CALL THEM ON IT! Help stop myths and misinformation about bilingual education! View letters published or sent to various news organization.
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April 1&2, 2004 It's time for the annual AABE State Conference in Phoenix at ASU West Campus! Speakers include Dr. Gene Garcia, Ron Rohac, Alex Reynozo, representatives from the UCLA Center of Evaluation, and more! Conference information and registration is available by clicking here.
March 24, 2004--Workshop
Session on Parental Rights in the Navajo language. March 13, 2004 -- Tucson Unified School District
The 22nd annual Torneo de Ortografía Conrado Gómez, southern
Arizona's Spanish Spelling Tournament, will take place this
Saturday, March 13, from 9:00 AM to noon at Pueblo High School,
3500 S. 12th Ave., Tucson, AZ.
July 28-31, 2004 -- Tucson Unified School District Sixth Annual Mexican American / Raza Studies Department Summer Institute of the Tucson Unified School District includes 4 internationally known featured speakers. Participants receive training related to teaching practices and academic achievement of Latina/o students. Clear here for more information
June 7 – July 2, 2004 The University of Arizona, Department of Language, Reading and Culture, and the American Indian Studies Program will host the 25th Annual American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI). Celebrating 25 years as a unique Institute for Native language education and a champion of Indigenous language rights is central to this year’s theme: Indigenous Language and Education Rights. A mini-conference and 4-week courses will focus on the accomplishments of AILDI and its participants, current issues in Native American education and language rights, and action plans. Click for more information April 1, 2004 Education Hosts American Indian Education Panel A panel of American Indian educators will discuss current issues and challenges in American Indian education on Thursday, April 1, at 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the University of Arizona College of Education, Kiva Auditorium. The college’s department of language, reading and culture and graduate-level class on American Indian Languages, Cultures & Schooling is sponsoring the event. Panelists will include American Indian community-based educators from Gila River Indian Community, Ha:sañ Preparatory & Leadership School, Blackwater Community School, Pascua Yaqui Indian Community. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call Mary Eunice Romero, research assistant professor, 621-9827.
Join AZ Dept. of Ed Solutions Team: http://www.ade.state.az.us/schooleffectiveness/schoolimprovement.asp then click on or call 1-602-364-2266-- If we don't do it unqualified people will! Updated: November 19, 2003
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETINGS
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
The
Hispanic Institute of Social Issues wants to thank the many of you
who have already confirmed your participation with
Project:
"Libros
Libres".
This endeavor could not be possible without you. We only have four
more days left to complete this wonderful project,
and
we are ready
now to begin organizing the pick up of the books. In the next three
days we will be in the following areas available to pick up the
books at your location. Please email or call us to let us know your
address and best time to stop by.
Books will be inventoried this weekend and delivered early next
week, as we have completed all paperwork required and the Florence
Prison is waiting for them.
Thursday
we
will be in the
Guadalupe,
Tempe,
and
Chandler
area.
Friday
we will be
in the
Phoenix
Central
and
West
valley area. And,
Saturday
we will be in the
Mesa,
Scottsdale,
and
Gilbert
area. Please let us know if you need to make other arrangements we
will do all we can to accommodate your schedule. Please have the
number of books you are donating written down, as well as your name
or the name of your organization and a contact name and number
also.
We want to thank all of you for your enthusiasm and involvement in
this project we look forward to meeting some of you who we have not
met yet. There is still time to contribute to this cause, so please
call or write to get further information. IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETINGS
4/14/03 Monday - Sp/Eng Bilingual Book Discussion. 7:00 PM. at
Glendale Main Library. Large Meeting Room. This month: Eternal Curse
on the Reader of These Pages by Manuel Puig.
IMPORTANT: Your children may not be allowed
to attend Dual Language Classes. Arizona's superintendent
of public education, Tom Horne has created new guidelines that will
prevent most children from entering Dual Language Programs. AVISO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LA
EDUCACION DE SUS HIJOS: COALICION POR LA EDUCACIONEs un grupo de Padres de Familia comprometidos en
informar y preparar a las personas que apoyan Dos Idiomas a tomar
accion en contra de estos lineamientos. Existen muchas maneras para
luchar en contra de esta injusticia y cada uno nos tenemos que
comprometer e involucrar en esta lucha. De otro modo a sus ninos se
les negara la Educacion en Dos Idiomas. Financial Aid for Non-citizens, College-bound students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for State or federal financial assistance because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees. However, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), has compiled a list of Scholarships that are open to undocumented students. The list is available on MALDEF's website at http://www.maldef.org or by calling (213) 629-2512.
March 27 & 28, 2003--Click Here for Registration and Conference Information
For further information contact Eufemia Amabisca (602.243.8019) or Vivian Martinez (623.707.4507). Saturday--9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
PARENT CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
South Mountain
Community College, 7050 S. 24th
St., Phoenix, AZ
Workshop Highlights:
Technology for our Children, Parents Rights and the
Educational System, Dealing with 203 Legislation and Bilingual
Education Honoring Your Culture and Language in the Home,
Language and Literacy as Acts of Empowerment, Conducting
Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences, Family Math and Family
Science
21 de septiembre de 2002
Sábado, 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM
CONNFERENCIA PARA PADRES DE ESTUDIANTES EN LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS
DE ARIZONA
South Mountain Community College, 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ Presentación--La tecnología para nuestros niños, Los derechos legales de padres de familia tocante la educación pública en Arizona, El afecto de la ley que propuso limitar la educación bilingüe, Fortalizando el orgullo que nuestros hijos sienten por su cultura e idioma, Encontrando el poder del idioma y la lectoescritura, Cómo dirigir con éxito las conferencias escolares entre padres de familia y maestros, Enseñando ciencia y matemáticas en el hogar
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