Title V Sponsored Workshop

Title V Co-Op Grant Program - Broward College - South Campus

Proudly presents:

Mr. Tony Vincenti

“How To Make Sure You Do Not End Up On The Evening News”

Special Teacher Edition

It seems almost every time you turn on the television or open a newspaper you see a story related to a teacher being arrested.

Tony will give advice on topics ranging from the social life of teachers, rela-tionships with students, Facebook, text messages, Twitter, student discipline and more.

All you need to know as a future teacher to effectively balance work and so-cial activities while keeping a positive image.

 

When: Wednesday, January 20th 5:30 PM—7:00 PM

Where: South Campus Auditorium

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FLYER

GK Workshop Schedule for Spring 2010

The new GK workshop schedule is OUT!!!!

Click here to download a copy of the schedule. Remember, you don't have to sign up for the workshops, just show up.


NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE GK

• Students will no longer be able to take the GK Exam in the paper and pencil format. The GK Test is only available as a computer based test.
• Students have until THIS FRIDAY, Jan 15th, to register for the GK Test if you want to take it at Broward College's North campus (although the registration deadline is Jan 15, students can schedule to TAKE the test all the way up until April 15th).
• Students who register for the GK Test AFTER Jan 15 will have to take the exam at one of the Pearson Testing Center Locations. The list of locations can be found at this website: http://www.fl.nesinc.com/FL_CBTsites.asp

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Happy New Year!

Volunteers (age 18 or older) are needed to help at CIRQUESA, which will raise $$$ for the Children's Cancer Caring Center, the only free treatment center for children with cancer in the southeastern United States... This is a charity that means a lot to so many children and families!

On January 27th CIRQUESA will be coming to Pembroke Pines. Shows will run Jan 30, Feb 5, Feb 6, and Feb 7; volunteers are needed for each show. This is a show under the BIG TOP. If you like Cirque Du Soleil shows then you will like CIRQUESA.

Bonus...you get to see the show!

Please contact Jennifer Passino at jjpassino@bellsouth.net or 954-984-0551 if you can help out and let her know that we referred you! Please encourage others to volunteer as well!!

Thanks,
Cindy & Wayne

BOOK LENDING for WINTER TERM

Reminder to students....

PLEASE return all books borrowed during the Fall 2009 semester to Kristyn as soon as possible! We need to get those books out to other students for the Winter Semester.

If you need to renew a book, or would like to request new books for the Winter term, please email Kristyn at kroth@broward.edu.

If you would like to borrow books for courses at FAU, please contact Laura Antczak at lantczak@broward.edu and let her know!!

We're looking forward to another fun and exciting semester, GOOD LUCK to you all :)

GK Test Prep Books to Borrow

If you are taking the General Knowledge Test (GK) now or any time in the near future and would like to borrow a GK Test Prep book with a CD of timed tests, you may do so with Title V Co-op.

Please email Kristyn, Jennie, or Laura to let us know and we will gladly get a book to you!!!! Remember, the test costs $130 for the first attempt, $150 for the second attempt. GET PREPARED!!!

kroth@broward.edu
jdanjou@broward.edu
lantczak@broward.edu

BOOK RETURN

REMINDER:

If you borrowed books from the Title V Co-op program for Fall 2009, PLEASE plan to return those books as SOON as your classes/exams are over.

We need to re-loan those books out to students for next semester, so please do not delay on returning any borrowed books.

If you wish to renew a book for the following semester, feel free to email kroth@broward.edu to let Kristyn know! If you have books that you would like to borrow for the Spring semester, please also let Kristyn know what courses you are taking!!!

FFMT REGISTRATION

The Florida Funding for Minority Teachers (FFMT) conference has just opened up its registration process. The Conference will be held on March 6 & 7 in Orlando, FL.

RSVP below:
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q%2cM3%2cc5dccec9-f781-4361-b3db-cbfde9d73242

This is one of the best conferences for education majors, and a great deal for students. Only $25 covers room, board, transportation and workshops for the entire weekend.

The conference is phenomenal and students get to network with others from different colleges and universities, as well as participate in different workshops to enhance their learning. Students will also be informed on how to apply for the Florida Funding for Minority Teachers transfer scholarship.