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E-Newsletter – March 20, 2006 In the News For complete information, see: http://internationaledwa.org/news.htm.A Seattle school excites students with the promise of an interconnected
world. The French Connection - by Liam Moriarty Part 1 - 2/27/2006 http://www.learningcurveonline.org/reports/kplu32a.asp (includes interview with Bob Watt of Boeing) Part 2 - 2/28/2006 Parents and Communityhttp://www.learningcurveonline.org/reports/kplu32b.asp (includes visit to Beacon Hill Elementary in Seattle) Part 3 - 3/1/2006 Foreign Languagehttp://www.learningcurveonline.org/reports/kplu32c.asp (includes interviews with Coalition members Michele Anciaux Aoki and Caleb Perkins) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - Announcements For complete information, see: http://internationaledwa.org/news/announcements.htm.UW Intensive Summer Spanish Institute In Guatemala. The Institute is open for enrollment. Dates are July 23-August 9, in Antigua, Guatemala. Components include one-on-one language instruction, group class in Guatemalan culture, and excursions in the area and around Lake Atitlan. The onsite director, Maria Gillman, who directs the UW 3rd-year Spanish program, has been onsite director for previous institutes. She is a native speaker of Spanish who is very familiar with Antigua. Successful participants earn 6 credits of UW SPAN 493. Participation can definitely change your teaching. Please check out the website at http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/spanish/ or contact asadlier@EXTN.washington.edu or Lynn Klausenburger at lhk@u.washington.edu.Questions on Bilingual/Bicultural. The Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network is delighted and honored to announce that Harriet Cannon, M.C. is on board to answer your questions. As parents, spouses and families raising bilingual and bicultural children, sometimes we want to ask an expert for some advice... at the very least to just ease our mind and verify that our intuition isn't completely off. Harriet is here to share her experience and knowledge with us. Check out her answers to some of your questions at: http://www.biculturalfamily.org/askharriet.html . Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network: www.biculturalfamily.org Die Kinderstube: www.seattlekinderstube.orgIn Search of the "Zen" of Second Language Acquisition. Second Language Research Forum is seeking proposals (for paper and poster presentations) for our Seattle Conference on October 6-8, 2006. Due date for emailed submissions: May 1, 2006. The theme of the conference is "In Search of the 'Zen' of Second Language Acquisition: Examining the Learner at the Crossroads of Language, Culture and Identity." With our theme, we seek to gain clarity around the experiences of SLA with a focus on various sociocultural facets of language learners. We are seeking proposals that reflect the converging approaches and methods that different disciplines bring to the study of language, culture, and identity. For more information and submission requirements, please visit http://students.washington.edu/slrf/2006 Penn Chinese Language Teachers' Institute. The Institute began in the summer of 1998 as a response to the demands of prospective Chinese language teachers. The institute aims at providing prospective teachers of Chinese with the pedagogical training necessary for obtaining foreign language teacher certification in their home states. In most states, the Institute courses meet partial requirements of teacher certification. All courses meet intensively for one week, supported by continuing online interactions throughout the summer and the subsequent academic year. Registration Deadline: June 5, 2006. Space is limited; registration may close prior to this date. Institute Director is Dr. Shuhan Wang, who visited Seattle for the International Education Leadership Summit on 1/30/2006. For more information, visit http://www.gse.upenn.edu/degrees_programs/led_chinesesi.php- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - Upcoming Events For complete information, see: http://internationaledwa.org/calendar.htm.March 24, 2006 12:00-1:30 pm Saudi Arabia and the Global Community Featuring His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United StatesLocation: Bell Harbor Conference Center, Harbor Dining Room (Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle 98122) Cost (includes lunch): $32 Members & Students; $40 Non-members Registration: Pre-register at www.world-affairs.org or by calling (206) 441-5910. For more information: http://www.world-affairs.org/admin/default.cfm?action=eventDetails&eventID=683. March 25, 2006 Radost's 30th Anniversary Concert with core ensemble, kids, choir, alumni and guests. Exhibitions and reception. Special guests: Yordanka and Georgi Iliev. Kane Hall, University of Washington. Info (206) 547-1083 or www.radost.org.March 25, 2006 9 am - 3 pm Human Rights Education as the Fourth R: Stories from Classrooms & Communities at Breidablik Elementary, Poulsbo. When we are concerned with fairness, justice, diversity, safety, caring, respect, and responsibility in our teaching and learning, we are dealing with issues of human rights. "Rights" have become the fourth "R" in a growing number of K-12 classrooms and schools. What about yours? Join us for an engaging day of professional learning about how human rights education can strengthen what all teachers already feel responsible for in their curriculum and schools. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.globalsourcenetwork.org.March 30, 2006 7:30-8:30 PM "Raising Multicultural Children: Communication Strategies That Work!" With Harriet Cannon, M.C., presented by The Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network.Phinney Neighborhood Association 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103 (blue building) Culture clash or culture collaboration? It is your choice! Parents, teachers and caregivers of multicultural children should attend this important presentation. Learn effective communication and negotiation strategies during the especially difficult K-6 years of a child's development. $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Seating is Limited! Visit the Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network at www.biculturalfamily.org/presentation.html now to register for this exciting presentation! March 30, 2006 9.00 pm Film "Buyer Be Fair" on channel 9-KCTS about Fair Trade.March 31-April 2, 2006 Arab Iranian Film Festival. On Saturday night (April 1, 9.00 p.m.) they screen the film: "The Grand Voyage" which was included in the World Affairs Council's Beyond Islam Curriculum Muslims in Europe. For schedules and information, see: http://www.saiff.com/schedules.php.March 31, 2006 Rites of Change at the Velocity Dance Center (915 East Pine Street). It looks to be a wonderful event. It features Brazilian-themed performances by Bem Brazil, DJ Joe Mojo, Roda de Fogo, Erin MacNamee, Senzala Seattle, and Capoeira Malęs. Additionally there will be an auction featuring an amazing collection of arts and crafts. The proceeds will benefit an expanded capoeira program at the Bahia Street Center. Tickets cost $10 at the door or through www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.bahiastreet.org/events/ or give us a call at (206)633-1724.
April 1, 2006 1:30-3 pm Information meeting for the UW Intensive Summer Spanish Institute In Guatemala in Denny Hall 213 on the UW campus. Check out our website at http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/spanish/. To receive a copy of the brochure, please contact requests@EXTN.washington.edu and specify that you want the brochure for Guatemala, or contact asadlier@EXTN.washington.edu or Lynn Klausenburger at lhk@u.washington.edu.April 1-2, 2006 Northwest Folk Dancers, Inc. (NFDI) Festival celebrating our 50th anniversary, Seattle, WA. Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion teaching Romanian; Thea Huijgen teaching international dances; Mary Sherhart teaching Balkan singing. For more information: http://www.scn.org/arts/nfdi/.April 27, 2006 4:00-7:00 pm For Educators - Korea: Art and Storytelling Seattle Asian Art Museum SAAM, 1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park. Experience Korea through storytelling and visual art with special guest Chan E. Park from Ohio State University. Observe and participate in a hands-on activity and receive a book and tape of Korean stories. Korean food will be served. Funding by The Korea Society, New York. Reservations are free but required. Leave your name, school and district name, and phone number at 206.654.3121. One ticket per person.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - Highlighting New Members Our members are organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and businesses that are aligned with the goals of the Washington State Coalition for International Education (see http://internationaledwa.org/contacts.htm) . Asia Pacific Language School newAsia Pacific Language School provides language/cultural lessons and hosts bilingual/multicultural educational programs to families and children in King County, Washington since April 1995. Our programs include: (1) Bilingual preschool in Chinese or Japanese; (2) Before/after-school language classes; (3) Summer language & cultural camp in Bellevue and in Beijing, China; and (4) Tutoring for adults and children who want to learn a second language. Bahia Street new Bahia Street breaks cycles of poverty and violence by providing quality educational opportunities to young women and girls in Salvador, Brazil. In the US, Bahia Street promotes education of issues related to international development, race, class, and gender. Foreign Language For Youth new We teach Spanish, French, Japanese, and Mandarin to elementary and middle school students before and after school to more than 500 students in elementary schools in over 15 School Districts around the Puget Sound. George Pocock Rowing Foundation new The Mission of George Pocock Rowing Foundation is to support and develop the sport of rowing in the Pacific NW - including fostering National and International Competition between the nations around the Pacific Rim. The Foundation fosters international exchanges between athletes and coaches in the US and China, and is interested in any developments that make sense for it to become involved in. Global Scholar program new The Global Scholar program is an intensive two-week seminar for high school students interested in international affairs. Islamic School of Seattle new The Islamic School of Seattle educates American Muslim children to develop ethical leaders committed to bringing excellence to a diverse society. University of Washington > Educational Outreach new The UW Educational Outreach division offers traditional courses along with a comprehensive lineup of alternative offerings including online learning, certificate programs, English language classes, fee-based degrees and one of the largest summer quarters in the country. UWEO also manages an academically-rich summer youth program for children from kindergarten through high school. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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