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UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF WRITER CTA WEB EDITOR CTA WEB EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT WEB ASSISTANT INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES TEACHERS: BUILD SKILLS NOW ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ............................... Project Inform Limited Time Offer: Three 1-unit courses for the price of two! November 1, 2012 – January 15, 2013 (see website for details) Project Inform has been developed to encourage educators to view reading as a worthwhile activity, and to see it as a potent avenue for professional growth. The cost is minimal; the rewards are endless. Visit our website and choose from over 200 approved books. NEW! Literacy Toolbox Series Learn New Tools to Improve Student Literacy in your Classroom Hands On Science and Math A ctivities for the Classroom Courses NEW! The Solar System (Grades 4-8) And, many more courses to choose from! Mastering the Elements of Athletic Coaching Certificate Teaching the Traits of Writing Certificate And, many useful technology courses to include in your teaching. ONLINE COURSES ............................... Coming Soon! Not in Our School: Strategies to Address Bullying and Intolerance by creating Safe, Inclusive and Accepting Schools Many other online and independent study courses available to add to your professional growth! www.usd-online.org OR CALL (619) 260-4585 DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Prior district approval for salary advancement units is recommended and the responsibility of each student. NOTE: One Semester Unit is equivalent to 15 hours. Build a solid foundation in effective early identification, prevention, victim support, cyber-bullying awareness, and school culture changes that can provide real and lasting solutions. Character Education Specialist Certificate This unique program offers teachers the opportunity to enhance their professional development skills in the field of character development/education. ................................. Be a Changemaker. Enroll Today! Next sessions begin in January and March. Mobile T BOARD OF DIRECTORS echnology Learning Certificate Explore ways, existing and emerging technologies, such as, iPads, iPods, cell phones, Netbooks, and e-readers are becoming learning tools and how they can be integrated into the classroom. Teacher Leader Certificate Transition into the role of "Teacher Leader" on campus with training in educational issues, laws, and programs, so you can be assigned special duties or take on leadership roles on the school campus. Bullying Prevention in Our Schools Certificate Scott Buschman, Len Feldman, Bill Guy, Stephen R. Harris III, Dina Martin, Mike Myslinski, Jay Ortiz, Rick Wathen, Frank Wells EDITORIAL INFORMATION California Educator is published for the information and edification of CTA members. The editorial philosophy is governed by the policies of CTA. Articles and advertising reflect that philosophy. Letters to the editor may be sent to editor@cta.org. Publication of advertising in the California Educator does not indicate CTA approval of the product or of the companies that purchase advertising. For advertising rates and information, contact WebSolutions Media 5666 Spruce Harbor Court, Las Vegas, NV 89122 (702) 838-3434 websol@earthlink.net, websolutionsmedia.com CTA/NEA membership dues for the fiscal year, Sept. 1–Aug. 31, are $827, including a $20 voluntary contribution. Up to $18.45 of CTA annual dues is designated for CTA/ABC political activities to support state and local candidates and/or initiatives and is not deductible for income tax purposes. Subscription to the California Educator is $10 per year, available to persons or institutions not eligible for CTA/NEA membership. California Educator (ISSN 1091-6148) is published monthly except January, July and August by: CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583 (650) 697-1400; FAX (650) 552-5002 editor@cta.org, www.cta.org Postmaster: Send change of address to California Educator, P.O. Box 4178, Burlingame, CA 94011-4178. Periodicals Postage Paid at Burlingame, CA, and additional mailing offices. José Alcalá, Larry Allen, Gayle Bilek, E. Toby Boyd, Donald L. Bridge, Tyrone V. Cabell, Elana Davidson, Don Dawson, Dana Dillon, David Goldberg, Jim Groth, Terri Jackson, Leslie Littman, Marty G. Meeden, George Melendez, Theresa Montaño, Mary Rose Ortega, Michael Stone, Kendall Vaught, KC Walsh, Curtis Washington EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE EXEC. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Carolyn Doggett Rebecca Zoglman Jonathan Goldman CONTRIBUTORS Cynthia Menzel Sherry Posnick-Goodwin Karyn Ferrera Donhoff Tiffany Hasker Craig Hamilton Gladdie Cabral CTA ELECTED OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER Dean E. Vogel Eric C. Heins Mikki Cichocki 6 California Educator November 2012