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Personnel prep CFDA

By JohnL on Nov. 30, 2007.

The US Department of Education has issued a call for proposals for projects to prepare special education professionals. Goodness knows, we need ‘em.

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  Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for   Children with Disabilities (Federal Register: November 27, 2007
  [CFDA#s 84.325D, 84.325K, 84.325R, and 84.325T])
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Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel — in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education — to work with infants, toddlers and children with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children.
    Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs).
 ==> Preparation of Leadership Personnel — 84.325D
    Applications available: 11/27/07
    Deadline for transmittal of applications: 01/04/08
    Estimated Range of Awards: $171,969-$200,000
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $196,200
    Estimated Number of Awards: 25
 ==> Combined Personnel Preparation — 84.325K
 Focus Area a: Training Personnel to Serve Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-school Age Children with Disabilities.
    Applications available: 11/27/07
    Deadline for transmittal of applications: 01/11/08
    Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$200,000
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $175,000
    Estimated Number of Awards: 14
Focus Area b: Training Personnel to Serve School Age Children with Low Incidence Disabilities.
    Applications available: 11/27/07
    Deadline for transmittal of applications: 01/11/08
    Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$200,000
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $175,000
    Estimated Number of Awards: 23
Focus Area c: Training Personnel to Provide Related Services, Speech/Language Services, and Adapted Physical Education to Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Disabilities.
    Applications available: 11/27/07
    Deadline for transmittal of applications: 01/11/08
    Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$200,000
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $175,000
    Estimated Number of Awards: 14
Focus Area d: Training Personnel in Minority Institutions to Serve Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Disabilities.
    Applications available: 11/27/07
    Deadline for transmittal of applications: 01/11/08
    Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$200,000
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $175,000
    Estimated Number of Awards: 14
 ==> National Outreach and Technical Assistance Center on Discretionary Awards for Minority Institutions — 84.325R
    Applications available: 11/27/07
    Deadline for transmittal of applications: 01/11/08
    Estimated Range of Awards: $1,500,000
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $1,500,000
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1
 ==> Special Education Preservice Training Improvement Grants — 84.325T
    Applications available: 11/27/07
    Deadline for transmittal of applications: 01/18/08
    Estimated Range of Awards: $100,000-$150,000
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $125,000
    Estimated Number of Awards: 21
    Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and other information are available in the Federal Register notice. Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-4/112707b.html

Cambridge Center ED

By JohnLloyd on Nov. 30, 2007.

The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies seeks an experienced behavior analyst to assume the position of Executive Director in July, 2008. Link.

Nebraska-Lincoln position

By admin on Nov. 29, 2007.

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL), Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, announces an Assistant/Associate Professor rank tenure-line faculty position with an emphasis in mild/moderate disabilities, beginning August 2008. The department offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs to a diverse student body. Faculty members are expected to engage in the full range of research, teaching, and service activities consistent with the requirements of a research university, such as teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education; advise and supervise licensure, masters, and doctoral students in special education; conduct an active research program; pursue external funding; and contribute to area, college, and university governance. Candidates must have the following qualifications: earned doctoral degree in Special Education or related area with emphasis in children and/or youth with mild/moderate disabilities; ability to teach at the post-secondary/higher education level; ability to advise and supervise practicum experiences for licensure, undergraduate, and graduate students; and established record or potential for scholarly productivity and proven track record or potential for external funding. To be considered for the position, applicants must go to http://employment.unl.edu and complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form, requisition 070941. Then send a cover letter addressing your interests and qualification, a current vitae, and the names of three references to: J. Ron Nelson, Ph.D., Search Committee, 202 Barkley Center, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0732 (phone 402.472.0283; email at rnelson8 [at] unl [fix the dot] edu). Application reviews begin January 30, 2008; position open until filled. The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Dr. J. Ron Nelson at 402.472.0283 for assistance. Women and members of traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Vouchers and special education

By JohnL on Nov. 9, 2007.

A news story from the Salt Lake (UT, US)Tribune that ran prior to the defeat of the Utah initiative to implement a system of vouchers for K-12 education mentioned concern about private schools refusing to accept students with disabilities.

One thing Utah vouchers foes fear is that private schools will refuse to take expensive special education students, leaving them in public schools with less money to educate them.

This got me thinking (often a dangerous process): What do we really know about implementation of voucher systems? Do schools operating under voucher policies dis- or mis-serve students with disabilities? I searched quickly and found an article by Susan Etscheidt, but little more (abstract appended).

Do any ‘pros know of unpublished studies about this matter?

Etscheidt, S. (2005). Vouchers and students with disabilities: A multidimensional analysis. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 16, 156-168.

School choice initiatives such as open enrollment, magnet schools, charter schools, and voucher plans have been offered as methods of school reform. A publicly funded voucher plan in Florida targeting students with disabilities was considered as a possible model for the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Although the model was not adopted in the reauthorized law, the potential impact of such voucher plans must be examined. The empirical evidence regarding the impact of vouchers on parent choice, student achievement, and fiscal school management is inconclusive and incomplete. Further, the impact of voucher plans on educational programs for students with disabilities has not been thoroughly studied. Such an examination requires a multiparadigmatic analysis of legal, economic, academic, sociological, and political dimensions.

Link to the Tribune article.

Brooklyn College Job Postings

By MaryannM on Nov. 9, 2007.

BROOKLYN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONFOUR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS 2007-2008 

Brooklyn College is widely regarded as one of the best public urban colleges in the United States.  As one of the eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY), Brooklyn College shares the mission of providing access and academic excellence to students.  Strong academic programs, affordable tuition, a welcoming student body, and a beautiful campus combine to attract students to the College. The School of Education is a vibrant academic unit comprising approximately 45 diverse full-time faculty and more than 100 part-time faculty.  Recently accredited by the National Council for Teacher Accreditation (NCATE), the School of Education provides a lively environment for scholarship and for working with students.  Faculty members engage in research directly relevant to program curricula through public schools and community-based organizations in the borough of Brooklyn and beyond.   Our teacher candidates are well prepared to meet the rigorous demands of their profession.  For example, candidates pursue content knowledge largely through department-based courses jointly selected by School of Education and liberal arts and sciences faculty.  In addition, the Brooklyn College core curriculum required for all undergraduates is recognized as a modal for liberal arts education.  Multiple and early field experiences enable teacher candidates to acquire the knowledge and ability to teach the content of their discipline and to develop the requisite pedagogical knowledge and professional skills to have an impact on student learning. Special Education

Teach graduate level courses, supervise in-service and pre-service candidates in urban schools, maintain an active research agenda and share in mentoring and administrative duties.  Work experience in urban settings and expertise in at least one of the following areas:  cross-cultural competence, first and second language acquisition, technology, high incidence disabilities and inclusion.

 Early Childhood (2 positions)Involvement in the development of a growing dynamic Early Childhood program. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, research, student advisement and collaboration with early childhood programs and agencies including the Lincoln Center Institute. Doctorate required with expertise and teaching experience in early childhood education. Experience in bilingual and/or special education a plus. School Psychology

School Psychologist with permanent certification or be certification eligible, possess a doctorate in school psychology or closely related area, and have experience working with children in urban schools to teach and advise students in the graduate program.  Expertise and/or research interest in cognitive, behavioral, and academic interventions for school-age students as well as prevention and intervention work with students and families. 

  PLEASE SEND CURRICULUM VITAE, THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, A PORTFOLIO AND A WRITING SAMPLE OR RESEARCH PLAN(S) TO:  Michael T. HewittAssistant Vice President forHuman Resource ServicesBrooklyn College2900 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY  11210-2889

For additional details, please see  http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/schooled/

College of Charleston, SC — Asst. Professor

By skinnerm on Nov. 9, 2007.

The Department of Educational Foundations, Secondary, and Special Education at the College of Charleston is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in special education at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2008.  Qualifications include a doctorate in special education or a related field, a minimum of three years of public school teaching experience, and eligibility for certification. ABD with dissertations nearing completion will be considered.

The successful candidate for this position will have training, experience, and evidence of research with students with mild to moderate disabilities. Expertise in the area of students with emotional/behavioral disabilities is desirable.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, this position requires field supervision; student advising; supervision of capstone activities; research and publication; and service to the College, community, and profession.

The College of Charleston is a state supported liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students, offering NCATE accredited undergraduate and graduate (M.A.T.) teacher education programs in early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education (MR (IDD), ED/BD, and LD). The College is located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, very near beaches of the Atlantic Ocean with associated water/shore recreational opportunities. The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  To learn more about the College, visit our web site at:  www.cofc.edu

To apply, submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three current letters of reference to Dr. Michael Skinner, Chair, Search Committee, School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, 86 Wentworth Street, College of Charleston, SC, 29401.  Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

Special education programs at the College of Charleston are nationally recognized and accredited by CEC. Additional program information can be found at:
http://www.cofc.edu/schoolofeducation/EDFS/
For questions about this position, contact Dr. Michael Skinner at skinnerm@cofc.edu .

WM 2008 Special Education Position Description/Application Link

By sdefur on Nov. 6, 2007.

THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Position Description for an Assistant Professor in Special Education to begin August 2008

(Position #F0372W)[https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1191952868862 ] 

The College of William and Mary, the nation’s second oldest academic institution, is a highly selective, medium-sized state university committed to excellence in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional education. The School of Education includes 37 full-time faculty members and enrolls approximately 150 undergraduate students plus 200 full-time and 500 part-time graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs. The School of Education faculty maintains close connections with public schools and professional organizations as well as active involvement with externally-funded grants and contracts.  

The College of William & Mary School of Education invites and encourages applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor of Special Education position that will begin in August 2008. This faculty position will be located within the Curriculum and Instruction Area (C&I) with 19 other faculty. The C&I Area offers program emphases in undergraduate and graduate elementary and secondary teacher preparation as well as master’s emphases in gifted, reading, and special education. The Master of Arts in Education includes a 14 month full-time graduate option for special education or general education preparation. There is also a part-time option for practicing special educators. Further information on The College of William and Mary and the School of Education program emphases may be found at: http://www.wm.edu/education/index.html.  

Applications for this position will be accepted through The College of William & Mary’s on-line application system at https://jobs.wm.edu. The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and other under-represented populations are encouraged to apply for this position.   

Qualifications: Candidates for this position must possess an earned doctorate in special education or a related field with an emphasis in special education. Applicants who anticipate completing their doctorate during the 2007-08 calendar year will be considered. Successful candidates for this position will have either general or special education K-12 teaching experience, preferably in inclusive settings. In addition, this position requires the applicant to have a strong record of research and scholarship in special education, or the potential for an active program of scholarship in the field.

Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will serve as faculty for core courses (methods and characteristics) in the special education master’s degree program for initial licensure in Special Education – General Curriculum (High Incidence Disabilities). The position also includes teaching undergraduate and master’s level elementary and secondary education courses focused on educating diverse students in inclusive classes, supervising special education student teachers, and supervising theses and dissertations with the potential to teach doctoral level curriculum and research courses.  

Preference will be given to candidates who also demonstrate the following qualifications: a) excellence, commensurate with experience, in undergraduate and graduate teaching including the use of educational technologies; b) the ability to interact effectively with students as well as  university and K-12 colleagues; c) potential for collaboration and service within the Curriculum and Instruction Area and the School of Education; and d) effective supervision of elementary, secondary, or special education student teachers in inclusive settings. Preference will also be given to applicants whose research and teaching interests include a focus on preparing teachers to work with exceptional children and youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Review of materials will begin in November 2007 and continue until the position is filled.Application materials should include:1.  A cover letter explaining professional education, experience, and suitability for the position.2. A full curriculum vitae.3. The names, addresses (including titles and institutions), and telephone numbers of five references.Questions regarding this position or The College of William & Mary School of Education Special Education Program should be addressed to Dr. Sharon deFur, Chair, Search Committee at shdefu@wm.edu, phone 757-221-2150.