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September 2015

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SHAWNA LYNNE ARELLANO, Brekke Elementary School second-grade teacher, Oxnard Educators Association Here I am, enjoying the beauty at the Seven Sacred Pools in Maui, Hawaii. I always try to share culture and traditions I learn from my travels with students to help broaden their cultural awareness. SCOTT LOPEZ, Camino Grove fourth-grade teacher, Arcadia Teachers Association I loved hiking atop a volcanic crater on the Kilauea Iki Trail inside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This nearly 6.4-kilometer loop is a steep and rocky hike that descends and ascends about 400 feet into a dry lava bed, which last erupted in 1959, the same year Hawaii became a state. Inside the crater are steam vents, cinder cones and spatter cones. This exploration was perfect for someone who teaches geology and chemistry. I also spent time snorkeling, exploring lava tubes, and kayaking down the famed Kohala Ditch, a 2.5-mile ride through a half dozen hand-dug tunnels, across bridges, and through rain forests. It was built nearly 100 years ago in the same area the legendary King Kamehameha was born in. I look forward to sharing knowledge of Hawaii with my students. Enjoying THE ALOHA SPIRIT Ready to go? CTA members are eligible for great travel discounts, including hotels, rental cars and tickets to California theme parks. See ctamemberbenefits.org for details. PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP 52 cta.org Learning WI15-3045 CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization extension.ucsd.edu/education UC San Diego Extension offers the CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (previously referred to as Reading Certificate) which is a comprehensive program of study that provides students with a solid foundation in the research and methods of reading instruction. The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program is geared towards teachers with the potential to become leaders and mentors in the area of reading. It will provide educators with the right tools to improve student achievement. Program Highlights: • The program provides participants with the skills to develop a research-based program of reading instruction for implementation in their own classrooms or as a resource for other classroom teachers • This certificate is aligned with the requirements and standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). • 100% online To view credential requirements, the program FAQs and to download an application please visit our Reading Instruction at extension.ucsd.edu/teachreading 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 Program • CCTC Approved CLAD Through CTEL Program • College Counseling Specialized Certificate • Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Specialized Certificate • Teaching Adult Learners Professional Certificate • Teaching Online Certificate • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Professional Certificate • Professional Development/Salary Point Coursework For more information, please contact Morgan Appel, Director of Education at: (858) 534-9273 or mappel@ucsd.edu WI15-3045 CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization extension.ucsd.edu/education UC San Diego Extension offers the CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (previously referred to as Reading Certificate) which is a comprehensive program of study that provides students with a solid foundation in the research and methods of reading instruction. The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program is geared towards teachers with the potential to become leaders and mentors in the area of reading. It will provide educators with the right tools to improve student achievement. Program Highlights: • The program provides participants with the skills to develop a research-based program of reading instruction for implementation in their own classrooms or as a resource for other classroom teachers • This certificate is aligned with the requirements and standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). • 100% online To view credential requirements, the program FAQs and to download an application please visit our Reading Instruction at extension.ucsd.edu/teachreading 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 Program • CCTC Approved CLAD Through CTEL Program • College Counseling Specialized Certificate • Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Specialized Certificate • Teaching Adult Learners Professional Certificate • Teaching Online Certificate • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Professional Certificate • Professional Development/Salary Point Coursework For more information, please contact Morgan Appel, Director of Education at: (858) 534-9273 or mappel@ucsd.edu

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