SPEDNET NEWS (VOL. 2, ISSUE 2 1997-1998)
October 13, 1997
Le Ganschow, Coordinator of Special Education
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Advising Issues
We are offering two capstones Semester 2:  EDP 460, a project-oriented
capstone, offered Wednesday evenings; and EDP 4/597, a phonics practicum
capstone, offered on the Hamilton campus, 4:30-6:30 MW.  Students may register
for EDP 460 through MUCares.  Those who are interested in EDP 4/597 should
contact Dr. Ganschow immediately, as spaces are limited to 10 students.
 
Students who plan to take reading (EDT 316) and/or math (EDT 318) methods next
semester should fill out a green form in 301B McGuffey.  Students cannot
register for these classes through MUCares.  For special education majors to
be accepted into EDT 316/318 you must have completed EDP 201, 256, 220 and
have junior standing.
 
As of now, COM is not scheduled to be offered this summer.  It will be offered
second semester.  Check MUCares or COM department for information.
 
Student Teaching, Semester 2, 1997-1998
The student teaching office plans to post student teaching sites on the
bulletin board outside of 200 McGuffey on the Monday of finals week.
 
Summer, 1998, Student Teaching
Because of limited special ed student teaching sites, we are trying to
restrict summer student teaching to graduate students and students who seek 3
special ed certifications.  Positions depend upon available spaces in
year-around schools and schools that have summer programs in special
education.   We therefore encourage double majors to do their summer student
teaching in general education.   If you are considering student teaching in
special education this coming summer, please contact me immediately.  Let me
know number of weeks, certification area, and preferred dates.
 
Job Openings
Indian Hill Elementary in Cincinnati has jobs open for  Middle School/High
School DH/MH Resource Room teachers.  Send application to Sandra J. Herman,
Director of Instructional Services, 6855 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243,
513-272-4500.
 
Grosse Point, MI, is looking for SBH and DH teachers, elementary and high
school.  Send application to Eugene J. Washchuk, Director of Personnel,
Department of Personnel and Labor Relations, Grosse Point Public Schools, 389
St. Clair, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. FAX:
313-343-2324.
 
Bowling Green City Schools is looking for teacher of gifted.  Write to Office
of the Superintendent, Bowling Green City School District, 140 South Grove
St., Bowling Green, OH 43402.  FAX: 419-352-1701.
 
Teaching in Other States
Did you know that Ohio contracts with 34 states in order to grant teaching
certificates to persons who hold an Ohio certificate?  If you are planning on
teaching in another state and want information about these reciprocal
arrangements, come to 200 McGuffey and pick up a form.
 
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
 SCEC is sponsoring a special presentation by a parent of a teenager with
disabilities. Come to their meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., 459 McGuffey.
 
 
SCEC is an active interdisciplinary student organization on campus that
addresses the needs of parents and their children with exceptionalities.  For
information about joining SCEC, drop a note in the SCEC mailbox in 201
McGuffey and someone will contact youor call Tina Obradovik, 524-1439.   Also
check the SCEC bulletin board, first floor of McGuffey, for
events.
 
Conferences/Workshops
o  Ohio Valley Branch of The International Dyslexia Association conference on
"Multisensory Methods and Interventions for Preschool and Primary School
Students" features keynote speaker Dr. Sylvia O. Richardson, M.D.,
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders,
University of South Florida.  Conference workshops include "Developing
Phonological Awareness," "Hands Are Important Tools for Learning," "Study
Strategies: Leaving Nothing to Chance," and "Gateway to Learning and
Knowledge."  Scottish Rite Masonic Children's Learning Center, 315 E. Fifth
St., Cincinnati.  $20 student rate includes lunch.  See Dr. Ganschow for
registration form.
 
o Ohio Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is Nov. 13-15, Marriott, North
Columbus, Dublin, OH.  Contact SCEC for more information.
 
o EDP is hosting the 26th Midwest Association of Teachers of Educational
Psychology conference on Nov. 14-15.  For further information or if you'd like
to help out,
contact Dr. Manion at [log in to unmask]
 
o Attention Seniors:  To get information about all masters, professional and
doctoral p[rograms at area schools, attend the Graduate Program Fair on
Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m., University of Cincinnati.   The Fair
is being sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and
Universities.  To register, call 556-4335 or 1-800-546-2871.
 
Miami CPPO Sponsors Session on Job-Search & Resume Writing for Teachers
For information on resume and cover letter preparation and assistance in
writing resumes, come to the CPPO workshop session on Thursday, Oct. 23,
5:30-6:30, 128 Pearson.
 
Scholarships/Awards
Students who are members of the Ohio Federation Council for Exceptional
Children and plan to become special education teachers may apply for a $1,0000
scholarship.  One scholarship is also available to a full-time graduate
student in special education.  For application information, write Dr. Tim
Lillie, 127 Carroll Hall, University of Akron, Akron, OH 4325-5007.
 
Graduating seniors are eligible for a Joanna Jackson Goldman memorial prize,
give to a Miami University student who is completing his/her final year of
undergraduate study and spends his/her senior year on an project involving
independent scholarship or creative activity.  For information on the
application process, contact the Honors Program Office, 102 Bishop Hall,
9-3399.
 
Inclusion Resource Room
Visit EDP's new Inclusion Resource Room, first floor of McGuffey (Room 100A).
Visiting Instructors Georgia Dalton and Elke Schneider are busy cataloguing
the many books, videos, articles, and kits on issues of inclusion.  Recently,
through moneys generated from summer workshop budgets, we were able to
purchase several new videos which may be viewed during the Center's open
hours.  Videos include: "How Are Kids Smart," featuring Howard Gardner;
"Emotional Intelligence,"  featuring Daniel Goleman; and two tapes on "the
Schoolwide Enrichment Model," a service delivery system for students with
special gifts and talents.  The Inclusion Resource Room is open at the
following times:  Mondays, 10-12:00 and 1:00-3:00; Tuesdays, 10-12:00;
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00; Thursdays, 11-12:00 and 1:00-2:00; and Fridays,
11-12:00 and 1:00-2:00.  You may also make an appointment to visit the
Resource room at another time by calling Ms. Dalton at 529-6649.
 
 
 
Update on Upcoming Licensure Standards in Special Education
Special Ed Majors/Minors who are interested in  hearing about what Miami's
Intervention Specialist licensure committees are recommending are welcome to
"sit in" on the Intervention Specialist Committee meeting, scheduled for
Tuesday, October 28, 1:00-3:00.  At that time the Mild/Moderate,
Moderate/Severe, Early Childhood Intervention, and Gifted licensure
subcommittees, comprised of UG and G students, faculty, and teachers from the
field, will present their recommendations for these new licensures.  As we
reported in our last newsletter, the new standards for teacher training
programs will go into effect for freshman who enter in the fall of 1998.
Instead of categorical certifications (SBH, DH, LD, MH), there will be more
"generic" Intervention Specialist licensures.
 
Student Representatives ion Special Education Committee
Student representatives on EDP's Special Education Committee are Amy Cameron,
UG rep., and Kerry Boquist, Graduate rep.  Contact them if you have questions
or concerns for this committee.
 
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