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SU10-1064 CA Educator Ad_SU10-1064 CA Educator Ad 8/9/10 9:54 AM Page 1 Tahoe-Truckee Continued from page 24 think of ways to conduct our own business on- line and to make it easier for our site representa- tives. It just made sense. With prices for iPads starting to come down, we decided to go for it.” Halvorsen and Hilton say they have al- ready noticed that chapter communication has improved and that the iPad has provid- ed for increased communication between site reps and allowed them to get back to members more quickly as well. The reps are using them to synchronize calendars, share Google documents, e-mail, chat, and obtain access to contracts and other material. At $500 apiece, the iPads were a serious investment by the chapter. Halvorsen and Hilton expected to get some pushback from their members, yet they have only received positive comments. “Everyone is very excited about it,” says Halvorsen. “We think it’s really a step in the right direction.” DINA MARTIN Heads up Continued from page 34 Deadlines CTA Human Rights Awards January 7, 2011 The goal of the CTA Human Rights Awards Program is to promote the development of programs for the advancement and protection of human and civil rights within the association. There are nine award categories for individual CTA members, as well as CTA Chapter and CTA Service Center Council awards. Any active member, chapter, caucus or Service Center Council may submit nominations. Nomination forms must be postmarked or faxed by Jan. 7. The awards will be presented March 5 at the Equity and Human Rights Conference. For more information, visit www. cta.org/Professional-Development/Awards. CTA State Gold Awards January 21, 2011 Nominations for the 2010 CTA State Gold Awards must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 21. CTA State Gold Awards may be bestowed upon any person or organization whose leadership, acts and support have proved them to be a true friend of public education deserving state- wide recognition. Awards are given in two categories: business, and nonprofit/community organization. Any CTA affiliate, other unit, or individual member may place a name in nomination. The nomination form may be downloaded from the CTA website (www.cta.org/ Professional-Development/Awards). The nomination form must be accompanied by supporting materials and sub- mitted to the CTA Communications Committee. Introducing the Clear Credential Program (Single and Multiple Subject) The UC San Diego Extension SB 2042 Clear Credential program is designed for public, charter and private school teachers who are employed in a school or district that do not have an Induction program. After completing the program, students can then initiate the formal recommendation to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The new UC San Diego Extension Clear Credential Program is: • 100% online. • designed to to meet the new standards defined by the CCTC. • one of the first programs to be made available under the new CCTC standards. • specifically designed to be completed within one year. • UC San Diego Extension is now accepting applications for the new program. To view credential requirements, the program FAQ and to download an application please visit our Clear Credential program page at extension.ucsd.edu/clearcredential. UC San Diego Extension also offers accessible and affordable online programs for K-12 and Postsecondary Educators. • New courses begin every month • Most programs can be completed online within 1 year • Interactive, Research-Based Programs with Practical Classroom Application Programs include: • CLAD Through CTEL • CCTC-Approved Reading Certificate • Career and Technical Education (CTE) • College Counseling For more information, please contact • Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) • Teaching Adult Learners • Teaching Online • Professional Development/ Salary Point Coursework Morgan Appel, Director of Education at: (858) 964-1064 or mappel@ucsd.edu extension.ucsd.edu/education NOVEMBER 2010 | www.cta.org 37 SU10-1064