Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/297225
Statewide Primary Election VOTE June 3, 2014 Are you ready to vote? Your vote for education-friendly candidates translates into sup- port for issues that matter most to California public schools, students and educators. CTA's member-driven recommenda- tion procedures are bipartisan and thorough when considering candidates for statewide political offi ce and statewide ballot initiatives. Recommendations are made by CTA members and voted on by the State Council of Education. There are many ways you can get involved besides voting. Find out how to get involved and learn about the pro-educa- tion candidates in your area at cta.org/campaign. Important dates to remember APRIL 24–MAY 13 | Voter Information Guide mailing period APRIL 4-18 | Military and overseas voter Vote-By-Mail (VBM) ballot delivery period MAY 5-27 | VBM ballot mailing period MAY 19 | Last day to register to vote MAY 20–JUNE 3 | New citizen (sworn in after close) voter registration MAY 27 | Last day to request VBM ballot JUNE 3 | Election Day (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) GO ONLINE www.cta.org/campaign You'll fi nd all CTA-recommended candidates and CTA's positions on ballot initiatives, as well as resources for becom- ing involved and getting out the vote. VOTE 5 www.cta.org A P R I L 2 0 1 4 Gifted and Talented Education Certificate extension.ucsd.edu/education UCSD Extension's Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education offers training for educators who want to teach and develop programs for gifted and talented students. The program meets training requirements for educators, counselors, psychologists, administrators, and others responsible for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program services. The online program is designed for those new to gifted education and for experienced educators. The GATE Certificate is: • 100% online • Offers a comprehensive examination of characteristics and identification, curriculum differentiation, teaching strategies, and program develop- ment for gifted and talented students • Provides resources to build challenging curriculum and innovative instructional techniques Required Courses include: • Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Differentiating the Curriculum • Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Recognizing Individual Differences • Strategies for Teaching the Gifted and Talented • Program Development for the Gifted 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: • CCTC Approved Clear Credential • CCTC-Approved CLAD Trough CTEL • CCTC-Approved Reading Authorization • Career and Technical Education (CTE) • College Counseling For More Information Please contact Morgan Appel, Director of Education at: (858) 534-9273 or mappel@ucsd.edu • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) • Teaching Adult Learners • Teaching Online • Professional Development/ Salary Point Coursework Educator 04 Apr 2014 v2.3 int.indd 5 4/15/14 12:04 AM