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<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><SPAN class=695592015-16032010>Hello! I'm
forwarding the current English Teacher Update. This month there are
several articles that may be of interest to you, but there is one I
specifically want to draw your attention to:</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><STRONG>7.
</STRONG><A name=OBOBUpdate></A><STRONG>Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)
Update
</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=695592015-16032010>Public libraries can play an even more
important role in supporting OBOB at their local schools. OBOB is transitioning
from the LSTA funds that helped establish the program and is looking
for new grants and partnerships to sustain the program. Public libraries can
help by contacting their local school librarians, asking if they are
participating in OBOB, and initiating a conversation about how the public
library can partner with them to sustain OBOB. </SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=695592015-16032010>As always, public libraries can help by
purchasing OBOB titles and circulating them to students. Remember, you can
use your Ready to Read Grant to purchase OBOB titles for students to read during
your summer reading program! </SPAN><SPAN
class=695592015-16032010><SPAN class=695592015-16032010>The initial 2010-2011
title list is now available online at <A
href="http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/OBOB+Book+Lists+for+2010-2011">http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/OBOB+Book+Lists+for+2010-2011</A>.
This list will be finalized in April so be on the look out for the
announcement via this listserv.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=center>Katie Anderson, Library Development Services</DIV>
<DIV align=center>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book
Coordinator *</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV align=center><A
href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</A>,
503-378-2528</DIV>
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[mailto:or_engla_teachers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>ANDERSON Julie<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 15, 2010 4:31 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
'or_engla_teachers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us'<BR><B>Subject:</B>
[Or_EngLA_Teachers] English Teacher Update 18<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><B>Oregon English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher Update 18</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>March 2010</B></DIV>
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<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT
size=2>
<B>1. </B><FONT color=#0000ff><U><B>A Newsletter
for K-12 English Teachers</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -22pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=2><B>
2. </B><FONT color=#0000ff><U><B>Can You Review the Draft K-12
English Language Arts Common Core State Standards by April
2?</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>3.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Demonstrating Proficiency in the Essential
Skill of Reading – Work Sample Workshops Available</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>4.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Who will
be the 2010-2011 Oregon Teacher of the Year?</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>5.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Oregon to
Move High School Testing Accountability to 11</B></U></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff
size=1 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><SUP><U><B>th</B></U></SUP></FONT><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>
Grade</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>6.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Fabulous,
Fun, Practical, and Affordable: OCTE Spring Conference at Seaside April
16-17</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>7.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Oregon
Battle of the Books (OBOB) Update</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>8.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Reading
Rockets Launches Young Readers</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>9.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Oregon
Education Association Launches Video Contest</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>10.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>OWP at
Lewis and Clark Poetry Writing Class Begins April 28</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>11.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>OWP at
Willamette University Invites Beginning and Preservice Teachers for August
Workshop</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>12.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>OWP at
the University of Oregon June 21-July 16</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>13.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Attention
High School Writing Teachers and Students: C. Whitcomb Conference
Scholarship</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>14.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Writers
in the Schools</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>15.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>The
Oregon Encyclopedia Invites You to Nights at
McMenamins</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>16.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>PBS Kids
Go! Writing Contest for Kindergarten-Grade 3 – Deadline March
26</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>17.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>2010
Youth (Grades 9-12) Nature Writing Contest – Due March
31</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>18.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>National
WWII Museum’s 2010 Student Essay Contest for High School and Art Contest for
Grades 5-8 – Entries due March 26</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>19.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><I><B>Lead</B></I></U></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>America Essay Contest – Entries Due
April 1</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>20.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Join the
Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE)</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>21.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>Join the
Oregon Reading Association (ORA</B></U></FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>)</B></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT
size=2> <B>22.
</B><FONT color=#0000ff><U><B>How to Submit Articles</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -31pt; PADDING-LEFT: 58pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>23.
</B></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U><B>ODE
Resources</B></U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-LEFT: 45pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV><A name=ANewsletter></A>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>1.
A Newsletter for </B><U><B>K-12</B></U><B> English
Teachers
</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> Welcome to the <I>Oregon
English Teacher Update</I>! The purpose of this e-newsletter is to provide
up-to-date information about topics of interest to K-12 English teachers. View
all <I>Oregon English Teacher Update </I>issues at <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1876"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1876.</U></FONT></A>
Do you find these updates useful? What topics should we cover in future issues?
Would you like to submit an article? Please see the last article in this issue
on “How to Submit Articles.” E-mail your ideas and your articles to <A
href="mailto:julie.anderson@state.or.us"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>julie.anderson@state.or.us</U></FONT></A>. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>2.
</B><A name=CanYouReview></A>Can You Review the Draft K-12 English Language Arts
Common Core State Standards by April 2? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The Common Core State Standards Initiative
(CCSSI) </FONT><A href="http://www.corestandards.org/"><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.corestandards.org/</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> is a partnership to develop common standards
in English language arts (and mathematics) in collaboration with 48 other
states. Oregon is participating in the development of the drafts.
The</FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B> K-12 Grade-level
Standards</B></FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> were released for
public review and feedback March 10 with a three-week comment
period.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Oregon educators
are requested to provide input on the draft standards through an online survey
located at <A href="http://www.corestandards.org/"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.corestandards.org/</U></FONT></A>. You may also
contact your ESD’s School Improvement Director to participate in ESD focus
groups on the draft standards. In late spring, the completed K-12 English
Language Arts Common Core State Standards will be posted. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> For more
information, contact <A href="mailto:julie.anderson@state.or.us"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>julie.anderson@state.or.us</U></FONT></A> or C. Michelle
Hooper, 503-947-5694,<FONT color=#800080> </FONT><A
href="mailto:michelle.hooper@state.or.us"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>michelle.hooper@state.or.us</U></FONT></A><FONT color=#800080>
</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>3.
</B><A name=DemonstratingProficiency></A>Demonstrating Proficiency in the
Essential Skill of Reading—Work Sample Workshops
Available </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Myriad, serif"> <FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">The Class of 2012, this year’s 10th graders, will be
required to demonstrate proficiency in the Essential Skill of Reading in order
to obtain a high school diploma.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> There are several options for
students to demonstrate this proficiency, the most common being a score of 236
on the high school OAKS Reading/Literature assessment. Another option is for
students to produce two reading work samples that each meet a total score of 12
(3 traits on a 6 point scale), with no score lower than 3.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Reading Teacher Trainers are
available around the state to offer workshops in both scoring and developing
reading work samples. The following workshops may be scheduled:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>• 90 minute Overview of Reading
Scoring Guide</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>• Half day or Full day In-Depth
Training on Reading Scoring Guide (with practice and a short qualifying
exercise)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>• 90 minute Overview of Reading Work
Sample/task development</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>• Half day in-depth training on
developing Reading work samples/tasks, both stand-alone and curriculum-embedded.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> To find a trainer near you, go
to <A href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2675"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2675</U></FONT></A><U>.</U></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>4.
</B><A name=WhoWillBeTY></A>Who will be the 2010-2011 Oregon Teacher of the
Year?
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> The Oregon
Department of Education is now accepting nominations for the 2010-2011 Oregon
Teacher of the Year. Anyone may nominate a candidate for the Oregon
Teacher of the Year. However, a candidate cannot nominate him/herself. To
nominate a teacher, go to the ODE website and fill out the “Talent Pool
Recommendation” form at <A href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/TOY"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>www.ode.state.or.us/go/TOY</U></FONT></A>. At the end of
the talent pool recommendation, click the box to nominate the individual for the
Oregon Teacher of the Year.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">“The Oregon Teacher of the Year award honors a
representative of all the great teachers in Oregon,” Castillo said.
“</FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Candidates for Oregon Teacher of
the Year should be exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled
educators. They should inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to
learn. They should have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and
colleagues. Candidates should play an active role in the community as well as in
school, and they should be poised and articulate representatives of all Oregon
classroom teachers.”</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> The selected
teacher will continue to teach in his/her classroom and will have many
opportunities to share their teaching strategies, best practices, and education
experiences and expertise with audiences at the state level. The teacher will
attend the National Teacher of the Year conference in Dallas, TX; the National
Teacher of the Year Recognition Week in Washington, DC where they will meet the
President at the White House; and International Space Camp at the US Space &
Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. The Oregon Teacher of Year also becomes a
candidate for the National Teacher of the Year award.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> A Blue Ribbon Panel
consisting of legislators, former Teachers of the Year, business leaders, and
key education organization leaders will select the finalists. The finalists will
be interviewed by representatives of the State Superintendent’s office. State
Superintendent Susan Castillo will select the Oregon Teacher of the Year.
<B>The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2010. </B>The 2010-11 Oregon
Teacher of the Year will be announced at the beginning of October.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Superintendent
Castillo is especially proud that the Oregon Teacher of the Year program is
sponsored by Intel Corporation, the state’s largest private employer and a
consistent supporter of education programs, particularly in math and science.
Intel provides generous support to Oregon's 2009-10 Teacher of the Year, Donna
DuBois.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>5.
</B><A name=OregontoMoveHSTesting></A>Oregon to Move High School Testing
Accountability to 11th
Grade
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The Oregon Department of Education has
received approval from the US Department of Education to move the grade of
accountability from 10th grade to 11th grade. Oregon will join many other states
that assess students in the 11th grade year.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Starting with the 2010-11 school year, high
school testing accountability will be based on the number of students who pass
state assessments by the end of their 11th grade year. High school students may
still take the state Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) in 10th
grade and if they pass, they do not have to re-test in their junior year. No
Child Left Behind requires that states assess all students in math, reading,
science and writing at least once during high school. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> With this change,
students will have additional time to receive the full breadth of instruction
that may be included on the high school OAKS, while leaving time to focus on any
knowledge or skills deficiency before graduation. This is particularly important
since students may use the OAKS as one means of meeting the Essential Skills
requirements. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> To keep the
accountability systems aligned, this change will also be implemented for school
and district report card ratings. This change will apply to high school Math,
Reading, Science, and Writing assessments. Click <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=5568"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>here</U></FONT></A> for more background
information.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>6.
</B><A name=FabulousFunPracticalandAffordable></A>Fabulous, Fun, Practical, and
Affordable: OCTE Spring Conference at Seaside April
16-17
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Make plans now to attend the Oregon Council of
Teachers of English (OCTE) Spring Conference at Seaside. </FONT><FONT
color=#291a10 size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Go to </FONT><A
href="http://www.octe.org"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.octe.org</U></FONT></A><FONT
color=#291a10 size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> for additional information and
registration forms.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">As Geoffrey Chaucer would say, “Whan that
Aprill with his shoures soote....” Yes, it was in April when Chaucer and his
merry band of pilgrims decided that it was time to get out of the house and head
for Canterbury. It’s a pretty good time to head for </FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>Seaside</B></FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">, too.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 54pt"><FONT
color=#291a10 size=2>
<LI>Two wonderful keynoters, <I>and</I> David Greenberg! </FONT></LI></UL>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 54pt"><FONT
color=#291a10 size=2>
<LI>Multiple concurrent sessions to choose from. </FONT></LI></UL>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 54pt"><FONT
color=#291a10 size=2>
<LI>Blueberry pancake breakfast, live music, poetry sharing, prizes and more!
<LI>Earn 6 PDUs (certificates provided) for continuing licensure.
<LI>Only $60 for OCTE members, $70 for non-members (first year membership
included), and $30 for full-time students and retirees.
<LI><B>One graduate credit available</B> (separate registration at the
conference) only $100—less than 1/3 the current credit cost at PSU.
</FONT></LI></UL>
<DIV><FONT color=#291a10 size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B>Plus a new “bring a buddy for free”
offer.</B></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>7.
</B><A name=OBOBUpdate></A>Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)
Update
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Debbie Alvarez,
Chair, announces the 2010-2011 Battle of the Books (OBOB). Go to <A
href="http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/</U></FONT></A> to register
your school and/or apply for the 2010-2011 grant. The deadline for applying for
the grant is April 30, 2010.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">As OBOB transitions from Library Services and
Technology Act (LSTA) grant funding that helped establish this statewide program
in 2007, new grants and partnerships are being pursued. To keep the program
running, instituting a minimal participation fee has become necessary. As
additional funding is secured, copies of OBOB books to registered schools will
be provided on a competitive needs basis.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Participation fees are as follows: $25 for
each school with a current Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL) member
working at that school; $50 for each school without a current OASL member
working at that school. The $25 or $50 registration fee permits participation in
as many grade level divisions as appropriate for that school.
</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The OBOB 2010-2011 Grant will include five
copies of 12 of the 16 titles in the specific division for which your school
applies—a total of 60 books for your school. We will alert grant
recipients on May 5th. For more details, please read the grant application
posted on the OBOB website.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">For information on OASL, please see </FONT><A
href="http://www.oasl.info/"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.oasl.info/</U></FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">.</FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">
Questions? Please email</FONT><FONT color=#2f6312 size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </FONT><A href="mailto:lsta_oema@yahoo.com"><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>oboblsta@gmail.com</U></FONT></A><FONT
color=#2f6312 size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">.</FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> Thank you!</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>8.
</B><A name=ReadingRockets></A>Reading Rockets Launches Young
Readers
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Reading Rockets <A
href="http://www.readingrockets.org/"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.readingrockets.org/</U></FONT></A> is a national
multimedia project that offers research-based and best-practice information on
teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle. Funded by a grant from the
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Reading
Rockets features a section for parents, teachers, principals, and librarians. An
example of an article for parents, “Reading for Meaning with your Child,” is
located at <A href="http://www.readingrockets.org/article/29918"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.readingrockets.org/article/29918</U></FONT></A>.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>9.
</B><A name=OEALaunches></A>Oregon Education Association Launches Video
Contest
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> The Oregon
Education Association (OEA) has launched its third annual “Working Wonders Video
Contest” as part of OEA’s continued effort to highlight the great work of Oregon
educators and encourage school employees, students and community members to
learn about and use multimedia tools to support public education. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">This year, the contest will be divided into
three categories: 1) Doing More With Less – Creative Solutions in Hard
Times; 2) Bridging the Diversity Divide – Cultural Competencies in Changing
Schools; and 3) Breaking the Mold – Innovations in Professional Practice. Each
category will be awarded a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner, determined by popular
vote from OEA members and the general public. Prize money ($3,000/First place;
$1,500/Honorable Mention for each category) will be divided between the video
creator, featured educator, and featured school or college. Deadline for
submissions is April 2, 2010. For full contest rules, entry form, and helpful
resources, go to: </FONT><A
href="http://www.oregoned.org/workingwonders"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>www.oregoned.org/workingwonders</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT color=#333333
size=2><B>10. </B><A name=OWPatLewis></A>OWP at Lewis
and Clark Poetry Writing Class Begins April
28
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The Oregon Writing Project (OWP) at Lewis and
Clark College </FONT><A
href="http://graduate.lclark.edu/programs/continuing_education/news/story/?id=3083"><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://graduate.lclark.edu/programs/continuing_education/news/story/?id=3083</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> offers a poetry writing class beginning April
28 with Oregon poet Kim Stafford. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2>
Sometimes a conversation overheard, a scrap of story, a dream, a student’s
question or teacher’s twinge of memory longs to be a poem, half a poem, a
resonant line jotted quick. In this workshop, we will savor the habit of turning
small discoveries into poems—the half-page where we try to get it right in a few
words. This practice smuggles creative experience into a busy life: the joy of
writing in ten quiet minutes stolen from frenzy. We’ll read lively texts, start
many lyric experiments, and plan how to share this deft and welcome way of
writing with our students, and in our own creative practice. No previous
experience necessary and open to all teachers and writers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2><B>Location:</B> Room C4, Jefferson High
School, 5210 No. Kerby Ave., Portland 97217</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2><B>Dates:</B> Wednesdays—April 28, May 5,
May 12, May 19, and May 26</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2><B>Time:</B> 4-7 p.m.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2><B>Credits: </B>1 semester hour</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2><B>Cost:</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2>
<B>CEED 839</B> — $350 for non-degree-applicable, continuing education credit.
Some districts, like PPS, accept this credit for lateral movement on salary
schedule while TSPC accepts these clock hours for CPUs. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2> <B>ED
639</B> — $500 for graduate, degree-applicable credit. Graduate,
degree-applicable credit is required by TSPC to move from an Initial Teaching
License to a Continuing Teaching License. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#333333 size=2> For
further registration information about this course, please contact Pam Hooten at
<A href="mailto:phooten@lclark.edu"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>phooten@lclark.edu</U></FONT></A>, or at 503-768-6132.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 36pt"><FONT color=#333333 size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>11.
</B><A name=OWPatWillametteU></A>OWP at Willamette University Invites Beginning
and Preservice Teachers for August Workshop
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> ATTENTION Beginning
and Preservice Teachers! <A href="http://www.willamette.edu/soe/owp"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>The Oregon Writing Project (OWP) at Willamette
University</U></FONT></A> presents <I>Writing Methods for the K-12
Classroom</I>. This two-day summer workshop is designed to help preservice and
beginning teachers explore the writing process and its application in a K-12
classroom setting. Participants will write, share, and discuss ways to
incorporate new learning into their classroom structure/lesson plans. Veteran
teachers will share lesson ideas and best practices in the area of writing with
class participants. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Held at the School
of Education at Willamette University, the course will highlight write-to-learn
strategies and general (K-12) teaching strategies designed to improve student
learning. Program dates: Wednesday, August 11<FONT size=1><SUP>th</SUP></FONT>
and Thursday, August 12th, 9:00am - 3:30pm. A $50 fee covers 1 quarter hour
graduate level credit. Registration deadline: July 1, 2010. For more information
contact Angela Obery at (503) 503-315-8292 or <A
href="file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\parksS\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\CCOHAXLL\aobery@willamette.edu"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>aobery@willamette.edu</U></FONT></A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>12.
</B><A name=OWPatUO></A>OWP at the University of Oregon - June 21st - July
16<FONT
size=1><SUP><B>th
</B></SUP></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The summer institute will make you a better
teacher, whatever you teach. The program is designed for experienced teachers of
all grade levels. The workshop model used by OWP has achieved national
recognition for improving students’ writing. Developing teachers’
instructional skills in the use of writing enhances learning in all subject
areas. The application of electronic technologies for teaching and learning at
all grade levels will help participants explore the latest digital tools and
techniques that not only work, but transfer smoothly from teacher to student.
OWP establishes lasting links to continuing assistance in all areas of teaching,
and an opportunity each summer to renew enthusiasm. Best of all, it is life
changing, challenging, exciting and just plain fun. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>Open to
experienced teachers: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2>This program is
designed for experienced teachers of all grade levels and subjects, regardless
of technology skills or expertise in writing.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>There are two
phases in the program: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT
size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif">
<FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">1.
</FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>Summer Institute Workshop
(EDST 608), 6 credits, summer 2010</U></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT
size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif">
<FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Presents current theories and methods
for teaching writing, using technology to support literacy instruction, and
improving teachers’ own writing and in-service skills.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>
2. <U>School Year Practicum (EDST 609), 3 credits,
school year 2010–2011</U></FONT></DIV>
<DIV
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT
size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif">
<FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Emphasis on follow-up activities and
support for teachers as they apply strategies, share results with their cohort,
and assume leadership roles. Meets for three, full-day Saturday
sessions.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>Structure of
the workshop: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2>The workshop meets
mornings and afternoons, Monday through Thursday, with optional sessions on
Friday for additional technology training. Each morning, participants and guest
specialists will demonstrate best practices. Afternoons are devoted to examining
teaching resources, working in the computer lab, and sharing writing in peer
response-editing groups.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>Application
process:</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2>The <A
href="http://owp.uoregon.edu/index.php?option=com_chronocontact&chronoformname=Summer_Inst_Applicat"><U>application
form</U></A> is available online. Enrollment is limited to twenty participants.
Notification of acceptance, including initial assignments and registration
procedure, will be mailed shortly after receipt of completed application
materials.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>Stipends
available:</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>• Tuition is at the special rate of
$1,710 for a total of 9 graduate credits. This covers both the summer institute
(6 credits) and the school year practicum (3 credits).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>• A stipend of $1,000, to offset
tuition, is available for participants who request it. Funding for the stipends
is provided by a grant award from the National Writing Project (NWP) network.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT
size=2>• Stipends up to $250 are available
to participants who live beyond the local commuting distance and need to pay for
lodging.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>What teachers
say about the Oregon Writing Project: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2>“The Writing
Project has become my professional home. What I learned there has become so much
a part of me that it is second nature …in my teaching…” “Everything I
currently do in the classroom is in some way affected by what I learned at the
project, or by what I developed off of that learning.”</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>Sponsored
by:</B></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT
size=2>
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt">Center for Advanced Technology
in Education
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt">College of Education,
University of Oregon
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt">University of Oregon Summer
Session</FONT> </LI></UL>
<DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>OWP
Staff:</B></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT
size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif">
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><A
href="http://cate.uoregon.edu:8115/index.php/component/content/article/56"><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Dr. Lynne Anderson-Inman</FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">, Site Director</FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><A
href="http://cate.uoregon.edu:8115/index.php/component/content/article/55"><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Peggy Marconi</FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">, Associate Director </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">Cindy Youngman, Office Manager, </FONT><A
href="mailto:cyoungma@uoregon.edu"><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">cyoungma@uoregon.edu</FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">Eric Tuck, Technology Liaison, </FONT><A
href="mailto:mretuck@gmail.com"><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">mretuck@gmail.com</FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">Angie Bunday, Technology</FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> Liaison, </FONT><A
href="mailto:bunday_a@4j.lane.edu"><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">bunday_a@4j.lane.edu</FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </FONT></FONT></LI></UL>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>13.
</B><A name=AttentionHSWritingTeachers></A>Attention High School Writing
Teachers and Students: C. Whitcomb Conference
Scholarship </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Apply for a C. Whitcomb Conference Scholarship
between now and June 1 and win a free day at the Willamette Writers Conference
in August 2010 </FONT><A
href="http://www.willamettewriters.com/wwc/3/inf-17.php"><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.willamettewriters.com/wwc/3/inf-17.php</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">. Enter the C. Whitcomb Conference Scholarship
Contest by nominating your best writing student(s). If your student wins, so do
you. You'll both be awarded a day at the Willamette Writers Conference, August
6-8, 2010 at the Airport Sheraton in Portland, OR.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><B>Rules:</B></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT
size=2>
<LI>Entries must be submitted between March 1st and June 1st, 2010.
<LI>Winners will be notified by June 13th, and will have until July 1 to
accept or decline the award. Alternates will receive any awards not claimed.
<LI>Instructors from accredited colleges who teach writing and accredited high
school teachers who teach writing can nominate their best students by telling
us why the student would benefit from the conference (150 words or less). The
most compelling entries will be selected.
<LI>The name and contact information for both the teacher and the student must
be included on the entry. Submissions can be e-mailed, mailed or faxed.
<LI>Teachers can enter as many students as they like. However, they are
limited to an award of one free day, even if several of their students also
win one free day.
<LI>Ten one-day conference scholarships are available.</FONT> </LI></UL>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The Willamette Writers Conference offers a
wide variety of workshops from professionals in the business. Topics include
writing techniques, marketing, the writing life, and other "how tos." In
addition, approximately fifty consultants - literary agents & editors, and
film professionals- will be on hand. Note: The scholarship is for registration,
which includes classes, daytime meals and snacks. Transportation, accommodation,
pitch sessions and evening meals are on your own. For more information, contact
Willamette Writers at 503-452-1592 or at wilwrite@willamettewriters.com.
</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>14.
</B><A name=WritersinSchools></A>Writers in the
Schools
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Writers in the Schools (WITS) is a
comprehensive program that cultivates young writers and supports Oregon authors
through semester-long writing residencies in the Portland public high schools.
WITS employs poets, fiction writers, essayists, graphic novelists and
playwrights to engage students in reading and writing across the
curriculum.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> For more
information on WITS, please contact Mary Rechner, Program Director, at
503-227-2583 or by email at <A href="mailto:Mary@literary-arts.org"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>Mary@literary-arts.org</U></FONT></A>. (Thank you to Camille
Cole for this article.)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 36pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>15.
</B><A name=OEInvitesYou></A>The Oregon Encyclopedia Invites you to <I><B>Nights
at
McMenamins
</B></I></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">This March the Oregon Encyclopedia (OE)
continues its monthly series of History Nights at McMenamins pubs. At each
History Night the OE will look back at the seminal people and events that have
shaped our communities. Special guests and historic images will be a part of
every event. Visit </FONT><A href="http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org"><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>www.oregonencyclopedia.org</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> for History Talk locations and more
details.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT
size=2>
<LI>March 16, 2010</FONT> </LI></UL>
<DIV style="PADDING-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT size=2>Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, 7:00
p.m.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT size=2>Dr. William Lang on "The Other
Oregon Trail"</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Although much of the Willamette Valley was
settled by farming families who followed the Oregon Trail across the plains and
over the mountains, the money and influence that helped build Portland came from
wealthy businessmen who arrived by ship, sailing around the tip of South America
and up the coast. Learn more about this very different journey to Oregon
Territory, and how pioneers like Henry Failing and William S. Ladd shaped
Portland after stepping off the boat.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT
size=2>
<LI>March 30, 2010</FONT> </LI></UL>
<DIV style="PADDING-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT size=2>Edgefield, 6:30 p.m.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT size=2>Sarah Munro on "The Art and Craft
of Timberline Lodge"</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Sarah Munro talks about the art and craft of
Timberline Lodge. The talk will be accompanied by a slide show featuring
photographs from the Oregon Historical Society's archive. Sarah Munro has a B.A.
from Pitzer College and an M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. In
2004, through the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission and with the Labor Arts
Forum, she helped organize a symposium on New Deal art in Oregon. She is the
author of "Timberline Lodge: The History, Art and Craft" of an American Icon,
and is the curator of exhibits celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the
New Deal at the Oregon Historical Society and Timberline
Lodge.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 18pt"><FONT size=2>Come join us and find out more about
the history and culture of our state from Oregon Encyclopedia (OE) authors.
Bring your encyclopedia-worthy Oregon stories to share with the OE
Editors-in-Chief and check back to see dates for more OE History Nights at a
McMenamins near you.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 18pt"><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV><A
name=WWIIEssayContest></A>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>16.
</B><A name=PBSKidsGo></A>PBS Kids Go! Writing Contest for Kindergarten –Grade
3—Deadline March
26
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The PBS GO! Writing Contest rules are
available at </FONT><A
href="http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=Kf8SR&m=1ciQp_vFl9GbK5&b=zzFnVcpitUvGthE8KRZPFw"><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://pbskids.org/writerscontest/prizes/</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">. Entrants must be in kindergarten, first,
second or third grade. National winners from each of the four grade levels
(Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) will receive laptops, digital cameras, MP3
players, and stories published on the website.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Stories can be fact
or fiction, and prose or poetry. Kindergarten and first grade stories must have
a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 200 words. Second and third grade
stories must have a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 350 words. Stories
must have at least 5 original, clear and colorful illustrations. See the website
for details and the official entry form. (Thank you to Camille Cole for this
article.)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 36pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>17.
</B><A name=YouthNatureWritingContest></A>2010 Youth (Grades 9-12) Nature
Writing Contest—Due March
31
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> The 2010 Lewis and
Clark National Historical Park—Youth Nature Writing Contest <A
href="http://www.nps.gov/lewi/forteachers/youth-nature-writing-contest.htm"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.nps.gov/lewi/forteachers/youth-nature-writing-contest.htm</U></FONT></A>
is a chance for 9<FONT size=1><SUP>th</SUP></FONT> through 12<FONT
size=1><SUP>th</SUP></FONT> grade students in Washington and Oregon to write a
500-word essay about water. It could be an adventure, a moment of reflection, an
injustice, a happy experience, a tragedy, or anything you want to write about,
as long as it’s nonfiction and related to water.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> The winner will
receive $100 dollars and a scholarship to attend En Plein Air Workshop to be
held at Nehalem’s Alder Creek Farm Conservation site this June with
award-winning nature writer Robert Michael Pyle. Second place will receive $75,
and third $25. Fourth and fifth place winners will receive water bottles. The
top 10 will receive certificates of recognition. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> If you have
questions after studying the information at the website, you may call NPS Ranger
Will George at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park at (503) 861-2471, ext.
220.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; PADDING-LEFT: 18pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2><B>18. </B><A
name=NationalWWIIMuseum></A>National WWII Museum’s 2010 Student Essay Contest
for<I><B> </B></I><B>High School and Art Contest for</B><I><B> </B></I><B>Grades
5-8—Entries due March
26
</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">For this year’s National WWII Museum’s 2010
Student Essay and Art Contests,</FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><B> </B></FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">students in grades 9-12 are asked to answer the
question, </FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><I>Is Censorship Ever
Justified?</I></FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </FONT><A
href="http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/essay-contest/studentessays.html"><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/essay-contest/studentessays.html</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">. This theme fits with the special exhibit
</FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><I>Fighting the Fires of
Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings</I></FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> on view at the Museum this spring. The exhibit
focuses on how the book burnings became a potent symbol during World War II in
America’s battle against Nazism, and concludes by examining their continued
impact on our public discourse. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> Students in grades 5-8 are
asked to create an original piece of art—based in part on the history of
WWII—that answers the question, <I>How are Books Powerful? </I><A
href="http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/art-contest/studentart.html"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/art-contest/studentart.html</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U>Awards:</U></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt"><FONT size=2>
<LI><U>Essay Contest</U>: First place winner will receive $1,000; second
place winner will receive $750; and third place winner will receive $500.
Winning essays will be posted on our website.
<LI><U>Art Contest</U>: $100 for winning entry for each grade and a
Museum baseball cap. Three honorable mentions from each grade will receive a
special certificate and WWII Museum baseball cap. Artwork will be posted on
our website.</FONT> </LI></UL>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U>Deadline</U></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Submission deadline for both
contests is March 26, 2010, or when 500 entries have been received. For
formatting rules and submission instructions, please visit: </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2> <A
href="http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/art-contest/studentart.html"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/art-contest/studentart.html</U></FONT></A>.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>19.
</B><A name=LeadAmericaEssayContest></A><I><B>Lead</B></I><B>America Essay
Contest—Entries Due April
1
</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">This contest invites students to write an
essay of not more than 2,000 words (supplemented with a bibliography) on
Historical Leadership. Using an event from the past students should write about
how the leadership by a person or a group of people contributed to the
development of society, and what today's leaders and citizens can learn from
this.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> Students should feel free to
explore any time period and a person or a group from any place in the world. A
few examples are: Presidents (foreign leaders), Explorers, Inventors, Civil
Rights Leaders, Doctors, Army Generals, Sports Figures, etc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Entries may be submitted in one or more of the
following forms: 1) Microsoft Word document or 2) PDF document. All entries must
be received by April 1, 2010 and can be emailed to Bob Nasson at </FONT><A
href="mailto:rnasson@nationalhistoryclub.orgU"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>rnasson@nationalhistoryclub.org</U></FONT><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>U</U></FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"> (please type "</FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><I>Lead</I></FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">America" in the subject line).</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U>Prizes:</U></FONT></DIV>
<UL style="MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt"><FONT size=2>
<LI><U>1st prize</U>: A full scholarship to attend <I>Lead</I>America's
National Leadership Summit (Summer 2010) at Georgetown or John Hopkins
Universities in Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD (a $2499 value).
<LI><U>2nd prize:</U> A $1000 scholarship towards attendance at
<I>Lead</I>America's National Leadership Summit
<LI><U>10 Honorable Mentions:</U> A copy of the book, <I>Letters from
Leaders</I>, provided by <I>Lead</I>America</FONT> </LI></UL>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">Winning essays will be featured on both the
NHC's and </FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><I>Lead</I></FONT><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">America's websites. 1st and 2nd prize winners
will be featured in the NHC Spring eNewsletter </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> The National Leadership
Summit, hosted by <I>Lead</I>America, provides high achieving students with the
opportunity to build real world career skills and analyze leadership attributes
within the environment of our nation's capital. For ten days, students
participate in leadership case studies on individuals like George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln, while debating current policy initiatives confronting the
United States such as Health Care, National Security and the Environment through
the National Leadership Summit campaign simulation. In addition to exploring
policy, students practice skills central to future success such as coalition and
platform building, networking, public speaking, conflict resolution and
communication, while also visiting sites like Capitol Hill, Mount Vernon and the
Smithsonian Museums. Students also complete <I>Lead</I>America's
leadership curriculum through engaging activities and a ropes challenge course,
which foster necessary skills such as teambuilding, time management and
culminate in the formulation of a personal mission and vision
statement.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">To learn more about </FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><I>Lead</I></FONT><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">America and the National Leadership Summit, please
visit </FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">H</FONT><A
href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102933182379&s=1358&e=001fqAcbgRq4aq6UWEgUZKvFYJms8rY82ZVl2_HuaHeNb1QmSYa5wND7T8IV86txuLjQFLTD4Oy6wAWb8ETcNTehnN6xW0oGZn00edPaqr1gri-tqGzhdZqCIqcT6wAx4KCAg3A_KKDYxiXEBPVU4Krk2_ok_qSiJ1i"><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">U</FONT><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.lead-america.org/conferences/nls/nls_hs.asp</U></FONT><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>U</U></FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">H</FONT><FONT size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> or
contact an Admissions Counselor at 866.FYI.LEAD.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>20.
</B><A name=JoinOCTE></A>Join the Oregon Council of Teachers of English
(OCTE)
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"> <FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">The Oregon Council of Teachers of English
</FONT><A href="http://www.octe.org/"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.octe.org/</U></FONT></A><FONT size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif">, an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of
English, is an organization for all who are interested in the teaching of
English. For more than 60 years, OCTE has offered quality professional
development programs for teachers of English and language arts. Annual
membership is $25; membership information is located at </FONT><A
href="http://www.octe.org/membership.html"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.octe.org/membership.html</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">. The membership form is at </FONT><A
href="http://www.octe.org/docs/MembershipApp.doc"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.octe.org/docs/MembershipApp.doc</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif">.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>21.
</B><A name=JoinORA></A>Join the Oregon Reading Association
(ORA)
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> The Oregon Reading
Association, affiliate of the International Reading Association, is an
organization for all who are interested in reading instruction and the promotion
of lifetime reading habits. Annual membership is $25; a membership form and
complete information about the organization can be accessed at <A
href="http://www.oregonread.org/"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.oregonread.org/</U></FONT></A>.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>22.
</B><A name=Howtosubmitarticles></A>How to Submit
Articles
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT
size=2> If you or your colleagues
would like to submit articles to this publication, please email
<B>publication-ready</B> articles for the <I>Oregon English Language Arts
Teacher Update</I> by the last working day of the month to <A
href="mailto:julie.anderson@state.or.us"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>julie.anderson@state.or.us</U></FONT></A>. Please include links
and contact information, but no attachments. The newsletter will be posted and
e-mailed early each month. Please forward this newsletter to any interested
educators who might want to submit articles of interest to Oregon English
teachers. Most of the articles are submissions.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>23.
</B><A name=ODEResources></A>ODE Resources (in every
issue)
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><B>Past issues of </B><I><B>English
Teacher Update</B></I><B>: </B><A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1876"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1876</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>English Language Arts
Announcements</B></U><B>:</B> <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=8"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=8</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>English Language Arts Content
Standards:</B></U> <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/newspaper/Newspaper_Section.aspx?subjectcd=el"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/newspaper/Newspaper_Section.aspx?subjectcd=el</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>Oregon Achievement Standards
Summary</B></U><B>:</B> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"><A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/standards/contentperformance/asmtachstdssummary0708.pdf"><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/standards/contentperformance/asmtachstdssummary0708.pdf</U></FONT></A><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>Scoring Guides</B></U>:
<A href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=32"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=32</U></FONT></A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>Content Area Teacher
Newsletters: </B></U><B></B><A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1843"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1843</U></FONT></A><FONT
color=#0000ff> </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>State Adopted Instructional
Materials for English Language Arts </B></U><B>:</B> To see the list of
adopted materials, go to <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/instructionalmaterials/englishlangarts.pdf"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/instructionalmaterials/englishlangarts.pdf</U></FONT></A><FONT
color=#0000ff> </FONT>For publisher representative information, go to <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/instructionalmaterials/pubrepelarts.pdf"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/instructionalmaterials/pubrepelarts.pdf</U></FONT></A><FONT
color=#0000ff> </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>ODE </B></U><U><B>English
Language Arts</B></U><U><B> web pages</B></U><U>:</U></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>English Language Arts “landing”
page<B>: </B><A href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=8"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=8</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Curriculum: <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1617"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1617</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Assessment: <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1307"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1307</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Resources for Educational
Achievement and Leadership (REAL) <A
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>Get Ready
Oregon</B></U><B>: </B><A href="http://www.getreadyoregon.org/"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.getreadyoregon.org/</U></FONT></A> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>Oregon Diploma</B></U>:
<A href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=368"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=368</U></FONT></A>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><U><B>Contact the State English
Language Arts Specialists</B></U>:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Julie Anderson, Curriculum, <A
href="mailto:julie.anderson@state.or.us"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>julie.anderson@state.or.us</U></FONT></A>
<B>503.947.5613</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Ken Hermens, Assessment, <A
href="mailto:ken.hermens@state.or.us"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U>ken.hermens@state.or.us</U></FONT></A><FONT color=#0000ff>
</FONT><B>503.947.5679</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2><I>****Disclaimer--The materials
contained in the Oregon English Language Arts Teacher Update produced by Oregon
Department of Education are drawn from both internal and external sources and
inclusion of external materials does not necessarily indicate Oregon Department
of Education endorsement.****</I></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Julie Anderson</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>English Language Arts
Specialist</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Oregon Department of
Education</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0pt"><FONT size=2>255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR
97310</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"><A
href="mailto:julie.anderson@ode.state.or.us"><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face="Calibri, sans-serif"><U>julie.anderson@ode.state.or.us</U></FONT></A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, serif"></FONT> </DIV></FONT>
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