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Diller Teen Tikkun Olam awards honor student humanitarians ; nominations sought for 2018
Nominations are being sought for the 2018 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards , a national program that recognizes up to 15 Jewish teens annually with $ 36,000 each for exceptional leadership and impact in volunteer projects that aim to make the world a better place .
Last year ’ s awardees included five from California :
• Benjamin Hoffner-Brodsky , 17 , Davis , launched a program that helps high school students become community leaders through internships at the local winter shelter .
• Nathaniel Goodman , 18 , San Diego , developed a filmmaking initiative that assists non-profits in sharing their messages .
• Elias Rosenthal , 17 , Santa , Rosa , organized twin projects that encourage health and fitness literacy , as well as financial literacy and leadership for teens .
• Asa Schaeffer , 17 , Santa Cruz , formed a Challenger Baseball league that gives children with physical or developmental disabilities the chance to benefit from team sports .
• Shira Strongin , 18 , Corona del Mar , curated an anonymous blog that has expanded into an international support group for young women with rare illnesses and disabilities .
Since 2007 , the Helen Diller Family Foundation has awarded more than $ 3 million to 99 teenage leaders who are making a difference in their communities . The award may be used to support the recipient ’ s project or education . Up to five teens from California and 10 from across the United States will be recognized for their humanitarian efforts .
Teachers , civic leaders , rabbis or anyone else interested in nominating a teen – or any teen interested in applying – can visit www . dillerteenawards . org to begin the nomination / application process .
The deadline for nominations is Dec . 18 , and the deadline for applications is Jan . 8 . Self-identified Jewish teens who are 13 to 19 years old on Jan . 8 are eligible . Teens who have applied in the past are also eligible to reapply .
“ Nominating a teen for the Tikkun Olam Awards is a wonderful opportunity for educators , civic leaders and teen mentors across the country to recognize young Jewish leaders who are creating meaningful change at home and across the globe ,” said Jackie Safier , president of the Helen Diller Family Foundation . “ We hope the Awards encourage and catalyze a generation of
Jewish teens in their ambitious work to repair the world .”
Repairing the world is a central Jewish value and the spirit of tikkun olam . Previous awardees have taken on projects that address concerns as diverse as homelessness , rare diseases , food insecurity , social and economic inequalities , and education gaps . They have also been recognized by some of the world ’ s foremost institutions and leaders , including the United Nations Foundation , the White House , the Clinton Global Initiative , Forbes 30 Under 30 , the Jefferson Awards , CNN Heroes , and the Nickelodeon HALO Awards .
The Helen Diller Family Foundation is a supporting foundation of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco , the Peninsula , Marin and Sonoma Counties .
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structure of the permit would make it more difficult to staff their programs and centers , and undermine their ability to comply with external regulations such as Head Start requirements for mandated staff ratios and responsibilities that are based on the current permit structure .
The panel made a number of recommendations that included :
• Require coursework for all permit candidates relating to infants and toddlers .
• Develop performance expectations for all levels of the permit .
• Develop program guidelines to assist preparation programs to prepare candidates to meet the applicable performance expectations .
Recommendations to increase unit requirements and professional development responsibilities for earning and renewing a permit generated concern about increasing the time and costs it would take for individuals to prepare and enter the early childhood workforce , which could have a negative impact on supply and / or access to state funded child care and development programs in the current context .
While the professional intent of California ’ s effort is to evaluate the recommendations within the national report , we should all be mindful that this movement is based upon research of existing programs in states where teachers of early learners are compensated on a similar level as regular K-12 teachers .
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Applying standards and practices from other states with different funding practices to California ’ s system is out of synch . These states have legislative support and funding to not only increase their standards and practices , but they also have support to modify and improve the compensation levels of these teachers .
To be consistent , California must first gain the support of the Legislature to address the funding expectations of those child permit holders who would be compelled to take additional course work . Under existing compensation models , any requirement to have Child Development Permit holders take coursework would place significant burdens on permit holders who receive minimal compensation for their work with pre-schoolers .
Stakeholders stressed the need for the CTC to move away from a unit structure and toward a competency model . In response , the commission decided to postpone action until staff can bring back additional information on the impact of the panel recommendations .
Teacher preparation report card
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These report cards are also intended to inform the public of the status of teacher preparation programs . Title 2 reporting data is intended to encourage transparency and accountability and to encourage a national conversation on teacher quality .
In California , approximately two-thirds , or 62 percent , of the teacher candidates were enrolled in a private / independent college or university and slightly more than one-third , or 34 percent , were enrolled at a California State University campus . This is a dramatic shift from a time when the CSU campuses provided the overwhelming majority of teachers to public education .
Why the shift from the public CSU system to private colleges and universities , especially considering the much higher cost of attending private colleges and universities ? The answer is access .
CSU ’ s have cut back on their program
Green Summit offers registration discount for ACSA members
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE :
n Understanding current politics of your district
n Establishing best climate for negotiations
n Assessing district needs and impact of CBAs : improving programs and educational quality through negotiations
n Building your negotiations team and preparation for bargaining
n At the table : what now
n Negotiation processes , methods and strategies ( Including IBB , traditional , modified IBB )
n When you don ’ t reach agreement : Impasse and fact-finding
n Communications during negotiations : Can we say that ? Can they say that ? offerings due to cost savings as a result of lower enrollment . This has resulted in candidates having to pay for one or more semesters or quarters beyond the normal time to complete all of their baccalaureate and / or credential courses . Candidates , as the data supports , are more willing to pay a higher tuition and enter the job market sooner , rather than pay for additional enrollment registration and delay entering the workplace .
Subject area preparation data indicates similar completion rates between the traditional route and the alternative routes in areas such as social science , liberal arts , and math and science .
Low incidence subjects such as agriculture , art , business , music and PE accounted for 9 percent completion , and English and world languages together accounted for another 13 percent .
ACSA members are invited to receive a 20 percent discount on registration to the 11th annual Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit at the Pasadena Convention Center Nov . 28-29 .
Use the code OUTREACH at checkout to receive your discount to the conference , which arrives at a time of greatly increased activity in the school facilities sector , accompanied by growing agreement that creating a “ green school ” involves much more than high performance buildings .
The opening session on Nov . 28 will include a keynote presentation by Environmental Charter Schools founder Alison Suffet Diaz and an update on the landmark Prop . 39 program for school energy projects from School Energy Coalition executive director Anna Fererra . A breakfast keynote on Nov . 29 will feature Will Parish , founder of Ten Strands and cochair of California ’ s environmental Literacy Steering Committee .
Through an expo with more than 100 companies offering green products and services , dozens of educational sessions and special events , including a Leadership Awards reception , the Green Summit offers two days of total immersion in all aspects of green schools . Concurrent education sessions and pre-summit training will focus on topics including Prop . 39 , water conservation , Zero Net Energy buildings , funding sources , environmental literacy and innovative technologies .
To register for the Summit , visit www . green-technology . org or call ( 626 ) 577- 5700 .
2018 Symposium for Negotiators & Negotiation Teams January 17-19 , 2018 | Westin San Diego
This three-day event with its mix of interactive and workshop sessions , presented by practitioners , consultants and attorneys , will offer information and provide insight into the issues and laws that confront HR departments .
NEW THIS YEAR : Pre-Conference gathering of lead negotiators , bargaining team members and communication directors . Led by experienced negotiators , this intense 6-hour workshop provides an opportunity to hone negotiations skills and develop best practices and strategies for successful negotiations .
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