Education Department Newsletter, November 11, 2022

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NewTeachers On Call: Teachers On Call is hiring substitutes – they also have full time opportunities as well as long term positions including Substitute Teachers, Substitute Paraprofessionals/Education Assistants for all of our Minnesota School Districts, Charter Schools & staff for Independent Early Childhood Education Centers as well as Early Childhood within School District.  For more information, contact Maranda Brown at: phone: 800.713.4439 or 952.346.1656 or email: <maranda.brown@teachersoncall.com>.

True North AmeriCorps: True North AmeriCorps is hiring individuals interested in supporting youth. AmeriCorps service is an excellent opportunity for college students and new graduates. Benefits include money towards tuition or student loans; student loan forbearance and interest repayment; free health, dental, and vision insurance (full time); a free YMCA membership; monthly income; training and career development. 

Full and part-time positions available and start January 3, 2023 and run through August 14, 2023  A second start and end time would be: February 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023. Open positions and application information can be found at <http://www.duluthymca.org/tnac/serve>.

■ Athletes Committed to Education Students: ACES (Athletes Committed to Education Students) is currently looking to fill many part-time positions in their before-school and after-school programs. ACES is a program working to eliminate education disparities and prepare Twin Cities students for success. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Apply at: <httyp://www.aces4kids.org/jobs/>.

Oak-Land Middle School: Oak-Land Middle School in Lake Elmo recently posted a long term substitute position in their math department and are looking for applicants. For more information, search Applitrack online for: Oak-Land 7th Grade Math LTS Position.

Anthology Portfolio: The Education Department will continue using Anthology Portfolio to create an online, accessible record of students’ clinical experience, evaluation, and assessments.

Students will use Anthology Portfolio for:

  • Completing surveys like the request for field experience and the student teaching application
  • Logging field experience hours
  • Accessing feedback from field experience and student teaching
  • Submitting key assessments and reviewing feedback on key assessments.

For more information on Anthology Portfolio and to access the single sign-on account link, please visit the Education Department Anthology webpage: <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/anthology/>.

If you have any questions about Anthology Portfolio, please contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Field Experience Fall 2023:Teacher candidates must complete a minimum of 100 field experience hours prior to student teaching with at least 60 of those hours within the scope and content of the licensure. Students can request a field experience placement by completing the request in Anthology Portfolio. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the Field Experience Request Form. Candidates need to complete the request in order to have their placement confirmed. Candidates in need of field experience who did not receive a message from Anthology Portfolio can contact the Unit Leader, Erin Moore <mooree2@augsburg.edu.

Spring 2023 Student Teaching Candidates: Candidates planning to student teach in the spring, must complete the Student Teaching Application. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the link to the application. In addition, candidates are responsible for submitting field hours from previous semesters to the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson at <peterssa@augsburg.edu>. All candidates must have completed 100 hours of field experience (60 hours must be completed in the scope and content of the licensure area sought). Field Experience hours are a licensure requirement, and they must be completed prior to student teaching. Neglecting to submit field hours may delay your student teaching placement.

Candidates who need to complete hours this semester can request a placement by completing the Field Experience Request form emailed to them from Anthology Portfolio. Field experience hours completed this semester are also being recorded in Anthology Portfolio.

For questions about Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement, contact the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson <peterssa@augsburg.edu>.

  • For questions about Student Teaching, contact the Clinical Experience and Partnership Coordinator, Tiffany Moore, <mooret2@augsburg.edu>.
  • For questions about Anthology Portfolio, contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Clinical Experience Team Office Hours

The Clinical Experience Team is offering regular virtual office hours. Members of the Clinical Experience Team will be available to answer questions about program requirements, field experience, student teaching, licensure, Anthology Portfolio, and other Education Department questions. Visit the Education Department Calendar <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/> for more information on times and links to the office hours sessions.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

  • To the Education Department Newsletter: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
  • To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
  • To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

  • Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
  • TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

  • Education Week
  • Teacher Magazine
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

Education Department Newsletter, October 28, 2022

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NewTrue North AmeriCorps: True North AmeriCorps is hiring individuals interested in supporting youth. AmeriCorps service is an excellent opportunity for college students and new graduates. Benefits include money towards tuition or student loans; student loan forbearance and interest repayment; free health, dental, and vision insurance (full time); a free YMCA membership; monthly income; training and career development. 

Full and part-time positions available and start January 3, 2023 and run through August 14, 2023  A second start and end time would be: February 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023. Open positions and application information can be found at <http://www.duluthymca.org/tnac/serve>.

NewOak-Land Middle School: Oak-Land Middle School in Lake Elmo recently posted a long term substitute position in their math department and are looking for applicants. For more information, go to: Oak-Land 7th Grade Math LTS Position.

NewAthletes Committed to Education Students: ACES (Athletes Committed to Education Students) is currently looking to fill many part-time positions in their before-school and after-school programs. ACES is a program working to eliminate education disparities and prepare Twin Cities students for success. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Apply at: <httyp://www.aces4kids.org/jobs/>.

Anthology Portfolio: The Education Department will continue using Anthology Portfolio to create an online, accessible record of students’ clinical experience, evaluation, and assessments.

Students will use Anthology Portfolio for:

  • Completing surveys like the request for field experience and the student teaching application
  • Logging field experience hours
  • Accessing feedback from field experience and student teaching
  • Submitting key assessments and reviewing feedback on key assessments.

For more information on Anthology Portfolio and to access the single sign-on account link, please visit the Education Department Anthology webpage: <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/anthology/>.

If you have any questions about Anthology Portfolio, please contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Field Experience Fall 2023: Teacher candidates must complete a minimum of 100 field experience hours prior to student teaching with at least 60 of those hours within the scope and content of the licensure. Students can request a field experience placement by completing the request in Anthology Portfolio. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the Field Experience Request Form. Candidates need to complete the request in order to have their placement confirmed. Candidates in need of field experience who did not receive a message from Anthology Portfolio can contact the Unit Leader, Erin Moore <mooree2@augsburg.edu.

Spring 2023 Student Teaching Candidates: Candidates planning to student teach in the spring, must complete the Student Teaching Application. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the link to the application. In addition, candidates are responsible for submitting field hours from previous semesters to the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson at <peterssa@augsburg.edu>. All candidates must have completed 100 hours of field experience (60 hours must be completed in the scope and content of the licensure area sought). Field Experience hours are a licensure requirement, and they must be completed prior to student teaching. Neglecting to submit field hours may delay your student teaching placement.

Candidates who need to complete hours this semester can request a placement by completing the Field Experience Request form emailed to them from Anthology Portfolio. Field experience hours completed this semester are also being recorded in Anthology Portfolio.

For questions about Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement, contact the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson <peterssa@augsburg.edu>.

  • For questions about Student Teaching, contact the Clinical Experience and Partnership Coordinator, Tiffany Moore, <mooret2@augsburg.edu>.
  • For questions about Anthology Portfolio, contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Clinical Experience Team Office Hours

The Clinical Experience Team is offering regular virtual office hours. Members of the Clinical Experience Team will be available to answer questions about program requirements, field experience, student teaching, licensure, Anthology Portfolio, and other Education Department questions. Visit the Education Department Calendar <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/> for more information on times and links to the office hours sessions.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

  • To the Education Department Newsletter: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
  • To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
  • To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

  • Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
  • TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

  • Education Week
  • Teacher Magazine

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

Education Department Newsletter, October 14, 2022

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Anthology Portfolio: The Education Department will continue using Anthology Portfolio to create an online, accessible record of students’ clinical experience, evaluation, and assessments.

Students will use Anthology Portfolio for:

  • Completing surveys like the request for field experience and the student teaching application
  • Logging field experience hours
  • Accessing feedback from field experience and student teaching
  • Submitting key assessments and reviewing feedback on key assessments.

For more information on Anthology Portfolio and to access the single sign-on account link, please visit the Education Department Anthology webpage: <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/anthology/>.

If you have any questions about Anthology Portfolio, please contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Field Experience Fall 2023: Teacher candidates must complete a minimum of 100 field experience hours prior to student teaching with at least 60 of those hours within the scope and content of the licensure. Students can request a field experience placement by completing the request in Anthology Portfolio. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the Field Experience Request Form. Candidates need to complete the request in order to have their placement confirmed. Candidates in need of field experience who did not receive a message from Anthology Portfolio can contact the Unit Leader, Erin Moore <mooree2@augsburg.edu.

Spring 2023 Student Teaching Candidates: Candidates planning to student teach in the spring, must complete the Student Teaching Application. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the link to the application. In addition, candidates are responsible for submitting field hours from previous semesters to the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson at <peterssa@augsburg.edu>. All candidates must have completed 100 hours of field experience (60 hours must be completed in the scope and content of the licensure area sought). Field Experience hours are a licensure requirement, and they must be completed prior to student teaching. Neglecting to submit field hours may delay your student teaching placement.

Candidates who need to complete hours this semester can request a placement by completing the Field Experience Request form emailed to them from Anthology Portfolio. Field experience hours completed this semester are also being recorded in Anthology Portfolio.

For questions about Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement, contact the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson <peterssa@augsburg.edu>.

  • For questions about Student Teaching, contact the Clinical Experience and Partnership Coordinator, Tiffany Moore, <mooret2@augsburg.edu>.
  • For questions about Anthology Portfolio, contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Clinical Experience Team Office Hours

The Clinical Experience Team is offering regular virtual office hours. Members of the Clinical Experience Team will be available to answer questions about program requirements, field experience, student teaching, licensure, Anthology Portfolio, and other Education Department questions. Visit the Education Department Calendar <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/> for more information on times and links to the office hours sessions.

Be an AVID Tutor in District 197: District 197 is seeking tutors to support AVID elective students.  For more information, go to: <https://www.applitrack.com/isd197/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Tutor+%2D+Non+Certified>.

Jobs at Teachers On Call: Teachers On Call is currently hiring Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals/Education Assistants for all Minnesota School Districts, Charter Schools & Early Childhood Education Centers. If interested, contact Maranda Brown, Recruiting Manager, Tel: 952-346-1679.

Jobs at MPS Extended Learning: The Minneapolis Public Schools Extended Learning Department has openings for teacher candidates to teach (under supervision) in our afterschool programs.

The rate of pay for these positions is $20/Hr. Location, days and hours vary by school.

Programs are running:

  • Oct. 3, 2022 – May 11, 2023
  • 2:00-5:45 PM (most programs are 2 hours; start and end times vary by site)
  • Mondays-Thursdays (most schools have afterschool programming at least two days per week)

If interested, please contact Elizabeth Bortke, District Program Facilitator, Minneapolis Public Schools, Office of Extended Learning at: <Elizabeth.Bortke@mpls.k12.mn.us>.

Jobs at Hiawatha Academies: Hiawatha Academies is a public charter school located in South Minneapolis. 60% of our students qualify for English learner services (around 1,000 students).

The ELD positions are:

  • 3rd-grade science co-teacher (co-teaching with 1 science teacher all day, 2 preps, and ample co-planning time)
  • 2nd grade ELA co-teacher (co-teach with 3 ELA classes with co-planning time)
  • 7th-grade science co-teacher (co-teach with 1 science teacher all day with ample co-planning time)

For more information, contact Hiawatha Academies at: Tel: ‪(507) 668-0122.

Jobs at Behavioral Dimensions: Behavioral Dimensions, based out of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is currently hiring undergraduate, college graduates, and graduate students from colleges and universities studying in a wide variety of human services fields.

For more information, contact Kristina Kircher (Staff Support Coordinator) at 320-640-3184 or by email at <hr@behavioraldimensions.com>.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

  • To the Education Department Newsletter: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
  • To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
  • To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

  • Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
  • TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

  • Education Week
  • Teacher Magazine
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

Education Department Newsletter, September 30, 2022

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NewAnthology Portfolio: The Education Department will continue using Anthology Portfolio to create an online, accessible record of students’ clinical experience, evaluation, and assessments.

Students will use Anthology Portfolio for:

  • Completing surveys like the request for field experience and the student teaching application
  • Logging field experience hours
  • Accessing feedback from field experience and student teaching
  • Submitting key assessments and reviewing feedback on key assessments.

For more information on Anthology Portfolio and to access the single sign-on account link, please visit the Education Department Anthology webpage: <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/anthology/>.

If you have any questions about Anthology Portfolio, please contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Field Experience Fall 2023: Teacher candidates must complete a minimum of 100 field experience hours prior to student teaching with at least 60 of those hours within the scope and content of the licensure. Students can request a field experience placement by completing the request in Anthology Portfolio. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the Field Experience Request Form. Candidates need to complete the request in order to have their placement confirmed. Candidates in need of field experience who did not receive a message from Anthology Portfolio can contact the Unit Leader, Erin Moore <mooree2@augsburg.edu.

Spring 2023 Student Teaching Candidates: Candidates planning to student teach in the spring, must complete the Student Teaching Application. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the link to the application. In addition, candidates are responsible for submitting field hours from previous semesters to the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson at <peterssa@augsburg.edu>. All candidates must have completed 100 hours of field experience (60 hours must be completed in the scope and content of the licensure area sought). Field Experience hours are a licensure requirement, and they must be completed prior to student teaching. Neglecting to submit field hours may delay your student teaching placement.

Candidates who need to complete hours this semester can request a placement by completing the Field Experience Request form emailed to them from Anthology Portfolio. Field experience hours completed this semester are also being recorded in Anthology Portfolio.

For questions about Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement, contact the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson <peterssa@augsburg.edu>.

  • For questions about Student Teaching, contact the Clinical Experience and Partnership Coordinator, Tiffany Moore, <mooret2@augsburg.edu>.
  • For questions about Anthology Portfolio, contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Clinical Experience Team Office Hours

The Clinical Experience Team is offering regular virtual office hours. Members of the Clinical Experience Team will be available to answer questions about program requirements, field experience, student teaching, licensure, Anthology Portfolio, and other Education Department questions. Visit the Education Department Calendar <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/> for more information on times and links to the office hours sessions.

NewBe an AVID Tutor in District 197: District 197 is seeking tutors to support AVID elective students.  For more information, go to: <https://www.applitrack.com/isd197/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Tutor+%2D+Non+Certified>.

NewJobs at Teachers On Call: Teachers On Call is currently hiring Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals/Education Assistants for all Minnesota School Districts, Charter Schools & Early Childhood Education Centers. If interested, contact Maranda Brown, Recruiting Manager, Tel: 952-346-1679.

NewJobs at MPS Extended Learning: The Minneapolis Public Schools Extended Learning Department has openings for teacher candidates to teach (under supervision) in our after-programs.

The rate of pay for these positions is $20/Hr. Location, days and hours vary by school.

Programs are running:

  • Oct. 3, 2022 – May 11, 2023
  • 2:00-5:45PM  (most programs are 2 hours; start and end times vary by site)
  • Mondays-Thursdays (most schools have after-school programming at least two days per week)

If interested, please contact: Elizabeth Bortke, District Program Facilitator, Minneapolis Public Schools, Office of Extended Learning at: <Elizabeth.Bortke@mpls.k12.mn.us>.

NewJobs at Hiawatha Academies: Hiawatha Academies is a public charter school located in South Minneapolis. 60% of our students qualify for English learner services (around 1,000 students).

The ELD positions are:

  • 3rd-grade science co-teacher (co-teaching with 1 science teacher all day, 2 preps, and ample co-planning time)
  • 2nd grade ELA co-teacher (co-teach with 3 ELA classes with co-planning time)
  • 7th-grade science co-teacher (co-teach with 1 science teacher all day with ample co-planning time)

For more information, contact Hiawatha Academies at: Tel: ‪(507) 668-0122.

New■  Jobs at Behavioral Dimensions: Behavioral Dimensions, based out of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is currently hiring undergraduate, college graduates, and graduate students from colleges and universities studying in a wide variety of human services fields.

For more information, contact Kristina Kircher (Staff Support Coordinator) at 320-640-3184 or by email at <hr@behavioraldimensions.com>.

NewRoseville Schools are Hiring AVID Tutors: Roseville Middle and High Schools are seeking qualified college student applicants for their AVID program. These paid positions involve working with small groups (6-7 students two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday).  For more information or to apply, go to: <https://https://www.isd623.org/>.

Part-time Job Opportunity at Rosemount High School: Rosemount High School has an Arts, Activities, and Assessment part-time clerical position open. This is a 20 hours per week where the hours can be flexed or scheduled around the best applicant’s life/schedule. You can find the posting here: <https://www.applitrack.com/district196/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical&subcategory=10%2DMonth+Secretary+%28part%2Dtime%29&AppliTrackJobId=16858&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1>

Submitting news to Augsburg:

  • To the Education Department Newsletter: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
  • To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
  • To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

  • Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
  • TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

  • Education Week
  • Teacher Magazine
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

Education Department Newsletter, September 9, 2022

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New■ Information Session for Student Teaching Spring 2023:

Who: Students planning to student teach spring semester
When: Tuesday, September 20th, 5-6 pm
Where: Virtual meeting using the Zoom link below

<https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95659695515?pwd=cnZXQm1IeUp6RWVDSGV0SXlzcGI5QT09>
Meeting ID: 956 5969 5515
Passcode: 345033
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,95659695515# US (Washington DC)
+13092053325,,95659695515# USWhy: Learn about the student teaching application process and details about the student teaching experience

For more information, contact: Tiffany Moore, Clinical Experience & Partnership Coordinator <mooret2@augsburg.edu>.

Education Department Calendar Link:
<https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/>

New■ Roseville Schools are Hiring AVID Tutors: Roseville Middle and High Schools are seeking qualified college student applicants for their AVID program. These paid positions involve working with small groups (6-7 students two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday). For more information or to apply, go to: <https://https://www.isd623.org/>.

New■ Part-time Job Opportunity at Rosemount High School: Rosemount High School has an Arts, Activities, and Assessment part-time clerical position open. This is a 20 hours per week where the hours can be flexed or scheduled around the best applicant’s life/schedule. You can find the posting here: <https://www.applitrack.com/district196/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical&subcategory=10%2DMonth+Secretary+%28part%2Dtime%29&AppliTrackJobId=16858&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1>

Submitting news to Augsburg:

  • To the Education Department Newsletter: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
  • To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
  • To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

  • Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
  • TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

  • Education Week
  • Teacher Magazine
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

Education Department Newsletter, April 29, 2022

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New■ This is the final Education Department Newsletter for 2021-22. Special announcements may be issued over the summer semesters, so please check your email over the summer. Regular newsletters will restart in Fall 2022.

NewJobs with Summer Reads: Summer Reads, an AmeriCorps VISTA program of Literacy Minnesota, is hiring for summer positions. Summer Reads Mentors work together to fight the summer slide: a decline of literacy skills in children grades K-5 over the summer months. They serve full-time (40 hours/week) in the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota, from June 13 – August 5. Interested candidates should visit the Summer Reads website <https://www.literacymn.org/summerreads> to find more information and links to the MyAmeriCorps applications for these positions.

New■ Girl Scouts at Camp Ehawee: Girl Scouts at Camp Ehawee near La Crosse or Camp Brandenburg near Madison is looking for camp counselors for their summer season. The season goes from June 6 – August 19, with $325 per week for a unit counselor position. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Camp Director Bill at <thorntonb@gsbadgerland.org> or by calling 608-433-4313. If you are ready to apply or want more information, please go to <https://www.gsbadgerland.org/en/our-council/careers.html> or follow this link to fill out an interest form: <https://girlscoutsbadgerland.wufoo.com/forms/st4083512micfh/>.

New■ Camp AweSum: Camp AweSum provides week-long summer camp opportunities for children on the autism spectrum and their families. They are seeking applicants for summer volunteer positions at the camp. For more information, please contact Sophia Svetnicka at <sophia@ucci.org> or 715.891.5517.

K-12 Virtual Job Fairs for MN Educators: Two virtual job fairs for Minnesota educators are scheduled for May 11 and June 21, 2022. These free events will be conducted in a virtual format. More information may be obtained by going to: <https://educatemn.org/r/spring-flyer>.

Become a Fulbright Scholar: Fulbright scholars have the opportunity to study, conduct research, carry out a creative project or teach English in over 140 countries. 

Fulbright is looking for junior, seniors or recent alums who are:

  • U.S. Citizens
  • Hold a 3.0 GPA or higher for English Teaching Assistantship
  • Hold a 3.5 or higher for study and research
  • Active on campus or their home communities
  • Will serve effectively as cultural ambassadors

If interested, please contact Dixie Shafer, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research

& Graduate Opportunity (URGO), Phone: (612) 330-1447, Email: <shafer@augsburg.edu>.

Registration Planning Assistance Available: Registration for the summer 2022 and fall 2022 terms will open beginning Monday, March 28, 2022. Developing an accurate long-term plan that accounts for all licensure and degree requirements can be complicated. Help is available! Undergraduate and AU license only students can contact Asma Ibrahim <ibrahima@augsburg.edu> Graduate students can contact Caren Custer <custer@augsburg.edu>.

Fall 2022 Student Teaching Candidates: Candidates planning to student teach in the fall, must complete the Student Teaching Application. A message was sent from Anthology Portfolio with the link to the survey. In addition, candidates are responsible for submitting field hours from previous semesters to the Field Experience Coordinator, Emily Wollak at <wollak@augsburg.edu>. All candidates must have completed 100 hours of field experience (60 hours must be completed in the scope and content of the licensure area sought). Field Experience hours are a licensure requirement, and they must be completed prior to student teaching. Neglecting to submit field hours may delay your student teaching placement.

Candidates who need to complete hours this semester can request a placement by completing the survey emailed to them from Anthology Portfolio. Field experience hours completed this semester are also being recorded in Anthology Portfolio.

    • For questions about Field Experience, contact the Field Experience Coordinator, Emily Wollak, <wollak@augsburg.edu>.
    • For questions about Student Teaching, contact the Student Teaching Coordinator, Tiffany Moore, <mooret2@augsburg.edu>.
    • For questions about Anthology Portfolio, contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

Updated Clinical Team Drop-in Virtual Office Hours: The Clinical Team continues to host Virtual Drop-in Office Hours every other Tuesday. For specific dates, visit the Education Department Calendar <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/>. The afternoon office hours time has been updated:

    • Morning – 11: 00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Afternoon 4:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Office Hours Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/9344846835

During these times, members of the Clinical Experience Team will be available to answer questions about program requirements, field experience, student teaching, licensure, Anthology Portfolio, and other Education Department questions.

Upcoming Career Fairs for Current and Aspiring Minnesota Educators: You are invited to attend the EducateMN Statewide Virtual Job Fairs for Educators: Meet 1-on-1 in private conversations with principals and directors from districts and public charter schools across the state. Get answers from dozens of employers in one afternoon. All current and aspiring Minnesota educators are welcome. Attendance is free.  Registered candidates will have access to licensing support and career guidance from hiring professionals. All events are virtual. All events scheduled from 3:00 to 7:00 pm CT.

■ The Education Department Moves to Anthology Portfolio: The Education Department is introducing a new program, Anthology Portfolio. The purpose of Anthology Portfolio is to create an online, accessible record of students’ clinical experience, evaluation, and assessments.

Students will use Anthology Portfolio for:

    • Completing surveys like the request for field experience and the student teaching application
    • Logging field experience hours
    • Accessing feedback from field experience and student teaching
    • Submitting key assessments and reviewing feedback on key assessments.

For more information on Anthology Portfolio and to access the single sign-on account link, please visit the Education Department Anthology webpage: <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/anthology/>.

If you have any questions about Anthology Portfolio, please contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.

■ COVID Guidance for Clinical Experience: During this academic year, you may complete field experience hours or student teaching in a school setting. Augsburg’s commitment to safety for our students and community remains at the forefront. If you are currently working in a school or will be working in a school, it is important to be aware of current COVID guidelines for the school districts.

Augsburg’s contract with school districts states that the school has the right to exclude from the Program any student who does not provide all information required under the school’s policies and procedures in a timely manner. School districts continue updating their guidelines regarding COVID-19 mitigation strategies like vaccination, wearing masks, social distancing, etc. For instance, on October 15, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) implemented a vaccine requirement for staff and volunteers in the building. Augsburg students completing clinical experience (field experience or student teaching) at a Minneapolis school site must follow the District’s policy and processes for vaccination and testing.

Other sites may make updates to their COVID-19 guidelines. Any vaccination or testing requirements with school sites must be completed with the school site. As a clinical experience student, you are responsible for following the school site guidelines. Augsburg cannot send vaccination information to your school site. Make sure to watch for communication from your school for any changes in policies and procedures.

■ COVID-19 Vaccine Connector Information: If you haven’t already done so, go to the vaccine connector website to sign up: <https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/connector.jsp>.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

  • To the Education Department Newsletter: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
  • To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
  • To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

  • Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
  • TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

  • Education Week
  • Teacher Magazine
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).