I would like to thank everyone who so graciously helped with last Friday's graduation.
Jean Butler
Cobi Chaney
Karen Fletcher
Aroxie Feldman
John Cleary
Barbara Crawford
Janice Sinopoli
Mercedes Amador
Gayedine Bujunda
Charlene Salazar
Carla Mosher
Denise Madrigal
Judy Alexander
Marilyn Miller
Mary Schmidt
Karen Kaehny
Sharon Carosella
Carlin Ray
Lucy Aguilera-Lopez
Jan Raymond
Maria Herrera
and all the people who covered for all the people who helped. I know I'm missing someone, if so, sorry.
I truly appreciate your help. As Sherry, our event planner from the Convention Center, said, "It's like being the mother of the bride three times a year". I never get through one of our graduations with a dry eye.
I have extra copies of the graduation program in room 225, if you have students who didn't get one or weren't able to attend. Please send them down. I'll hang on to them for about a week.
Jo Jansen
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Difference Time Makes...
Several years ago I saw this written piece about "time" but lost my original copy. Could you help me fill in the blanks of the sentences that I can't remember? Forward your responses to me, and I'll compile them for a "best response" vote. Winners gets gift card from starbucks!
Something about time...
Time is evaluated differently by different people. But when someone makes the comment, who cares, it's only time, you can respond by saying...
If you want to know the difference time makes...
If you want to know the difference 100 years makes ask a centurian who was born before electricity was common place.
If you want to know the difference a decade makes ask _________________
If you want to know the difference a year makes ask someone born in the 1950s with polio.
If you want to know the difference ½ a semester makes ask a student who is 3 credits short of graduating from college.
If you want to know the difference a month makes ask an athlete who's been training for years and was injured before the competition.
If you want to know the difference a week makes ask _________________
If you want to know the difference a day makes ask _________________
If you want to know the difference a few hours makes, talk to new lovers who can't wait to see each other.
If you want to know the difference a few minute makes, talk to someone who's just been in a car accident.
If you want to know the difference a few second makes, talk to some who just missed the train.
If you want to know the difference a few milliseconds, talk to an Olympic Silver medalist
Connie Ross
EGOS Foundation
Thursday, January 24, 2008
PR Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in learning more about Emily Griffith Opportunity School's rich history? The public relations department needs two or three volunteers who would like to participate in a review of the school archives for historical photos that display our heritage. For more information, please contact Marla Rodriguez at X34755.
Apprenticeship Department
The Apprenticeship Office is hosting weekly orientations every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and 5:45 PM. These brief informational sessions will provide an overview of Registered Apprenticeship training and the application process. Orientations are held in room 238 (if previously booked, a sign will redirect participants to the Apprenticeship Office in room 215 A). If you would like a flyer announcing this opportunity to share with your community contacts, please contact Katrina Wert at X34775.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
LPN Graduation February 12
The faculty and graduates of the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Practical Nursing Program would like to extend an invitation to individuals in the school who have supported the students through their journey to become nurses.
A graduation ceremony for the Practical Nursing Class of February 2008 will be held at 1:00 pm on February 12, 2008 at the Denver Newspaper Agency Auditorium, 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80202. A cake and punch reception will follow. Please join us for this memorable occasion.
A graduation ceremony for the Practical Nursing Class of February 2008 will be held at 1:00 pm on February 12, 2008 at the Denver Newspaper Agency Auditorium, 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80202. A cake and punch reception will follow. Please join us for this memorable occasion.
CUSTOM EDUCATION SERVICES
Thank you to the “BEAN TEAM” once again for a very successful networking luncheon for the Womens’ Bean Project. Arlene Neff, Chris MCGuire and Tandy Reyes brought over 20 employers to meet and network with the staff and women in the Bean Project. Emily Griffith Opportunity School was previewed and catalogs and other marketing information was distributed. As some of you may know, due to the Team’s efforts, our grant with them was renewed for the second year. The Bean Project’s placement rate for the women jumped from 35% to 84% with the help from our dedicated staff.
Thank you also to Chef Tim and his staff who provided the lovely salad for the luncheon.
Thank you also to Chef Tim and his staff who provided the lovely salad for the luncheon.
54 Ford Pickup
Would the person who brought a 54 Ford pickup in to Tallie Jones in the Automotive Shop please contact Mr. Jones at 720-423-4831 or 4856.
Reception for Alex Ensign
Student Support Services congratulates Alex Ensign on her up coming marriage to Allen Gober.
There will be a reception on Friday, the 25th of January in Room 238 from 1-2 p.m.
Anyone wishing to contribute toward the gift card or cake, see Marisa Cantarovici at registration or Barbara Crawford in room 203.
There will be a reception on Friday, the 25th of January in Room 238 from 1-2 p.m.
Anyone wishing to contribute toward the gift card or cake, see Marisa Cantarovici at registration or Barbara Crawford in room 203.
Legislative Update
L. Antoinette Salazar, Esq.
Melissa H. Gibson
Legislative Update
January 20, 2008
The first full week of session brought a flurry of new bills; there are already about fifty education-related pieces of legislation with more to come. Additionally, the General Assembly dealt with the unexpected incident between new Representative Doug Bruce and a Rocky Mountain News photographer that has received a great deal of press coverage. Speaker Romanoff appointed a bi-partisan committee to investigate the incident and they voted on Friday to formally censure Representative Bruce. Legislators are eager to move forward and get to the business of considering bills and policy for the 2008 General Session; most everyone hopes that Friday’s committee decision brings some closure to this incident and that there are no similar occurrences in the coming months.
Higher Education Briefing
Last Friday (1/18), there was a briefing on the state of higher education funding in Colorado for some members of the Legislature. At the briefing, Commissioner David Skaggs and Dr. Tucker Hart Adams presented highlights from a study that included mention of the significant benefits to states that invest in higher education (lower incarceration rate, higher-paying jobs, and so on); the study goes on to indicate that Colorado ranks 48th nationwide in its level of higher education funding despite being the 8th most wealthy state.
Todd Saliman, Director of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, spoke to the challenges in adequately funding higher education, and restated the Governor’s commitment to making this issue an ongoing priority. Mr. Saliman explained that every year, department and program increases required by law account for about 85% of the budget, which leaves only about 15% of flexible funds. Considering this, the 2008-09 requested $59.5M increase for higher education doesn’t meet the needs, but is a meaningful amount given statutory and constitutional limitations.
The majority of the briefing consisted of short presentations by a representative from every higher education institution. Les Lindauer (Emily Griffith Opportunity School) spoke on behalf of the Area Vocational Schools and articulated the strong programs they offer students for relatively little cost.
There were no clear next steps identified as a result of the briefing, but legislators expressed appreciation for the information and stated that it will be helpful in the future as the General Assembly continues to try to address the issue of inadequate funding for higher education.
Financial Literacy
Representative Marshall and Senator Romer’s HB 08-1168 directs the Standards and Assessment Development and Implementation (SADI) Council to recommend, and the State Board to subsequently adopt, revised state model content standards in math that include financial literacy. It would further require all state assessments to be revised to reflect this change.
Given Governor Ritter’s upcoming education legislation (termed the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids) that will re-appoint the SADI Council to create new “P-13” standards (preschool through postsecondary), there are questions about how HB 08-1168 would fit in. Additionally, there is some concern about whether it’s appropriate to include financial literacy as part of the state model content standards in math.
HB 08-1168 has not been calendared yet and is one of several bills pertaining to standards and assessments that aren’t connected to the Governor’s proposal. We will keep you posted as this issue moves forward.
High School Reform
Standards and assessments are hot topics this session, and several bills focus on these issues at the high school level in particular. As we mentioned in last week’s legislative narrative, Senator Penry and Representative Witwer are sponsors of Governor Ritter’s “Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids” legislation but had been planning since the end of last session to introduce this year a bill pertaining to mandatory high school graduation requirements. SB 08-023 outlines these graduation standards and was already too far along in the drafting process to withdraw at the time the Governor unveiled his plan. Among other things, SB 08-023 would require 4 years in math and English, 3 years in science and social studies, 2 years in foreign language, 1 year in PE or health, and 1 year of visual, performing, or applied arts. However, as we’ve previously indicated, we expect that Senator Penry and Representative Witwer will move to kill their bill in light of their sponsorship of the Governor’s legislation.
Unrelated to the Governor’s proposal and a high priority GOP Senate bill is Senator Mike Kopp’s SB 08-061. This legislation would require CDE to administer exit exams in 11th grade for students who failed to score partially proficient on the 10th grade CSAP in the areas of reading, math, and writing. The exit exams would be in each of these subject matters, and earning a satisfactory score would be a prerequisite for high school graduation. Students would take an exam only in the area in which they scored less than partially proficient on the CSAP, and would continue to take the test until they got a satisfactory score or turned 21 years old, whichever came first.
SB 08-061 and other similar bills are part of the larger debate that is unfolding around education reform. This debate includes consideration of seat time versus multiple pathways to demonstrate proficiency, the purpose and value of assessments, and the need to overhaul our state standards. Expect the Legislature, Governor, P-20 Council, and other stakeholders to continue to grapple with these issues in the coming months.
Credentialing of CTE Teachers
Senator Nancy Spence has introduced SB 08-017, which was developed based on the work and recommendations of the Legislative Audit Committee. The bill clarifies the authority for credentialing of CTE teachers at both the secondary and community college level. Beginning July 1, 2009, the Colorado Department of Education will be responsible for credentialing K-12 CTE teachers, and the community college system will be responsible for credentialing its CTE instructors.
SB 08-017 passed out of the Senate Education Committee late last week, and we will keep you posted on this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.
Melissa H. Gibson
Legislative Update
January 20, 2008
The first full week of session brought a flurry of new bills; there are already about fifty education-related pieces of legislation with more to come. Additionally, the General Assembly dealt with the unexpected incident between new Representative Doug Bruce and a Rocky Mountain News photographer that has received a great deal of press coverage. Speaker Romanoff appointed a bi-partisan committee to investigate the incident and they voted on Friday to formally censure Representative Bruce. Legislators are eager to move forward and get to the business of considering bills and policy for the 2008 General Session; most everyone hopes that Friday’s committee decision brings some closure to this incident and that there are no similar occurrences in the coming months.
Higher Education Briefing
Last Friday (1/18), there was a briefing on the state of higher education funding in Colorado for some members of the Legislature. At the briefing, Commissioner David Skaggs and Dr. Tucker Hart Adams presented highlights from a study that included mention of the significant benefits to states that invest in higher education (lower incarceration rate, higher-paying jobs, and so on); the study goes on to indicate that Colorado ranks 48th nationwide in its level of higher education funding despite being the 8th most wealthy state.
Todd Saliman, Director of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, spoke to the challenges in adequately funding higher education, and restated the Governor’s commitment to making this issue an ongoing priority. Mr. Saliman explained that every year, department and program increases required by law account for about 85% of the budget, which leaves only about 15% of flexible funds. Considering this, the 2008-09 requested $59.5M increase for higher education doesn’t meet the needs, but is a meaningful amount given statutory and constitutional limitations.
The majority of the briefing consisted of short presentations by a representative from every higher education institution. Les Lindauer (Emily Griffith Opportunity School) spoke on behalf of the Area Vocational Schools and articulated the strong programs they offer students for relatively little cost.
There were no clear next steps identified as a result of the briefing, but legislators expressed appreciation for the information and stated that it will be helpful in the future as the General Assembly continues to try to address the issue of inadequate funding for higher education.
Financial Literacy
Representative Marshall and Senator Romer’s HB 08-1168 directs the Standards and Assessment Development and Implementation (SADI) Council to recommend, and the State Board to subsequently adopt, revised state model content standards in math that include financial literacy. It would further require all state assessments to be revised to reflect this change.
Given Governor Ritter’s upcoming education legislation (termed the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids) that will re-appoint the SADI Council to create new “P-13” standards (preschool through postsecondary), there are questions about how HB 08-1168 would fit in. Additionally, there is some concern about whether it’s appropriate to include financial literacy as part of the state model content standards in math.
HB 08-1168 has not been calendared yet and is one of several bills pertaining to standards and assessments that aren’t connected to the Governor’s proposal. We will keep you posted as this issue moves forward.
High School Reform
Standards and assessments are hot topics this session, and several bills focus on these issues at the high school level in particular. As we mentioned in last week’s legislative narrative, Senator Penry and Representative Witwer are sponsors of Governor Ritter’s “Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids” legislation but had been planning since the end of last session to introduce this year a bill pertaining to mandatory high school graduation requirements. SB 08-023 outlines these graduation standards and was already too far along in the drafting process to withdraw at the time the Governor unveiled his plan. Among other things, SB 08-023 would require 4 years in math and English, 3 years in science and social studies, 2 years in foreign language, 1 year in PE or health, and 1 year of visual, performing, or applied arts. However, as we’ve previously indicated, we expect that Senator Penry and Representative Witwer will move to kill their bill in light of their sponsorship of the Governor’s legislation.
Unrelated to the Governor’s proposal and a high priority GOP Senate bill is Senator Mike Kopp’s SB 08-061. This legislation would require CDE to administer exit exams in 11th grade for students who failed to score partially proficient on the 10th grade CSAP in the areas of reading, math, and writing. The exit exams would be in each of these subject matters, and earning a satisfactory score would be a prerequisite for high school graduation. Students would take an exam only in the area in which they scored less than partially proficient on the CSAP, and would continue to take the test until they got a satisfactory score or turned 21 years old, whichever came first.
SB 08-061 and other similar bills are part of the larger debate that is unfolding around education reform. This debate includes consideration of seat time versus multiple pathways to demonstrate proficiency, the purpose and value of assessments, and the need to overhaul our state standards. Expect the Legislature, Governor, P-20 Council, and other stakeholders to continue to grapple with these issues in the coming months.
Credentialing of CTE Teachers
Senator Nancy Spence has introduced SB 08-017, which was developed based on the work and recommendations of the Legislative Audit Committee. The bill clarifies the authority for credentialing of CTE teachers at both the secondary and community college level. Beginning July 1, 2009, the Colorado Department of Education will be responsible for credentialing K-12 CTE teachers, and the community college system will be responsible for credentialing its CTE instructors.
SB 08-017 passed out of the Senate Education Committee late last week, and we will keep you posted on this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.
Unit Planning
The third informative workshop entitled, Unit Planning, will be offered next fall. It will include lesson planning and innovative teaching techniques.
Classroom Assessment Workshop
Classroom assessment is a simple method faculty can use to collect feedback, early and often, on how well their students are learning what they are being taught. The purpose of classroom assessment is to provide faculty and students with information and insights needed to improve teaching effectiveness and learning quality.
This eight-hour workshop has been tentatively scheduled for May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2008 from 3 -5 pm. It will also be presented by Leslie Vickers and Stephanie Cavallero and credential renewal credit is available.
This eight-hour workshop has been tentatively scheduled for May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2008 from 3 -5 pm. It will also be presented by Leslie Vickers and Stephanie Cavallero and credential renewal credit is available.
Classroom Management Workshop
Have you ever felt like your classroom was out of control? Have you ever experienced a ‘problem’ student? Are you tired of constantly looking for new ways to motivate students? If so, this workshop is for you. Based upon Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones, the workshop will assist you to integrate the management of discipline, instruction, and motivation into a system that will allow you to reduce the stress of teaching by preventing most management headaches.
For over 30 years Dr. Jones has studied highly successful teachers - the "naturals" - to see how they make success look easy. During that time he has conducted extensive research and constant experimentation in classrooms. His objective has been to perfect methods of classroom management that are both powerful and affordable for the teacher. Successful teaching is neither "magic" nor is it a collection of handy hints - the proverbial "bag of tricks." Rather, successful teaching is built around a handful of core competencies that are expressed in everything the teacher does. Once mastered, they bring rapid relief from teacher exhaustion for one simple reason: Responsible students who have learned to manage themselves require much less management from the teacher.
This is an eight-hour workshop, so please plan to attend all sessions. Dr. Jones’s Tools for Teaching will be included for all workshop participants. Credential renewal credit is available.
Dates:
March 20, 2008
April 3, 2008
April 10, 2008
April 17, 2008
Time: 3 -5 pm
Location: To be determined
Presenters: Leslie Vickers and Stephanie Cavallero
Monday, January 14, 2008
Girl Scout Cookie Drive
If you would be interested in purchasing Girl Scout cookies, please see Dee or Audrey in the Controller’s office to put in your order.
Bohland Thank You
First of all, I want to thank the administrative staff for its extraordinary generosity in recognizing my graduation.
Secondly, I want to thank whoever else acknowledged the occasion.
Thirdly, I want to thank everyone who stopped by room 238 for refreshments and to congratulate me.
Brad Bohland
Secondly, I want to thank whoever else acknowledged the occasion.
Thirdly, I want to thank everyone who stopped by room 238 for refreshments and to congratulate me.
Brad Bohland
Vocational Teachers Council
EARLY REMINDER:
Vocational Teachers Council meeting January 23, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. in room 401. Please turn in your requests to your department representative.
Vocational Teachers Council meeting January 23, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. in room 401. Please turn in your requests to your department representative.
Leadership Academy Workshops 2008
The following workshops are scheduled as follows:
JANUARY 16, 23, 30, 2008 PHOTO SHOP 2:00-4:00
JOAN KEELER,
INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 404
JANUARY 24, 2008 CARDS FOR VALENTINE’S
DAY 2:00-4:00
CHRIS FOSTER, INSTRUCTOR
GLENARM BUILDING
JANUARY 29, 2008 WIKOPEDIA AND BLOGS
2:00–4:00
BOB MARSHALL,
INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 416
FEBRUARY 5, 2008 VALENTINE DECORATIONS
3:00 – 4:30 PM
MICHAEL KESSLER, INSTR.
GLENARM BUILDING
FEBRUARY 8, 2008 VALENTINE DECORATIONS
8:00 – 10:00 AM
MICHAEL KESSLER, INST.
GLENARM BUILDING
FEBRUARY 14, 2008 2:00-4:00
Chris Thomas from Mortgage Support services will present a two-hour workshop on “Understanding Your Credit Score”, and “Your Mortgage Options in the Current Market”.
February 21, 2008 2:00-4:00PM
Connie Burke will present an overview from the Workforce Development Conference held in February of this year. In the past, over 500 participants attended these conferences from all over the United States. Training trends and top jobs for the next century will be addressed.
FEBRUARY 11, 08 INTRODUCTION TO
ACCESS 3-5 P.M.
BOB MARSHALL,
INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 416
Learn what Access is and how to create tables. If time permits, we may also cover queries.
We’ll see how this goes, but it might lead to intermediate and advanced Access classes in the future.
Please let Jan Raymond know if you are interested in attending
any of the workshops.
JANUARY 16, 23, 30, 2008 PHOTO SHOP 2:00-4:00
JOAN KEELER,
INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 404
JANUARY 24, 2008 CARDS FOR VALENTINE’S
DAY 2:00-4:00
CHRIS FOSTER, INSTRUCTOR
GLENARM BUILDING
JANUARY 29, 2008 WIKOPEDIA AND BLOGS
2:00–4:00
BOB MARSHALL,
INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 416
FEBRUARY 5, 2008 VALENTINE DECORATIONS
3:00 – 4:30 PM
MICHAEL KESSLER, INSTR.
GLENARM BUILDING
FEBRUARY 8, 2008 VALENTINE DECORATIONS
8:00 – 10:00 AM
MICHAEL KESSLER, INST.
GLENARM BUILDING
FEBRUARY 14, 2008 2:00-4:00
Chris Thomas from Mortgage Support services will present a two-hour workshop on “Understanding Your Credit Score”, and “Your Mortgage Options in the Current Market”.
February 21, 2008 2:00-4:00PM
Connie Burke will present an overview from the Workforce Development Conference held in February of this year. In the past, over 500 participants attended these conferences from all over the United States. Training trends and top jobs for the next century will be addressed.
FEBRUARY 11, 08 INTRODUCTION TO
ACCESS 3-5 P.M.
BOB MARSHALL,
INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 416
Learn what Access is and how to create tables. If time permits, we may also cover queries.
We’ll see how this goes, but it might lead to intermediate and advanced Access classes in the future.
Please let Jan Raymond know if you are interested in attending
any of the workshops.
Monday, January 7, 2008
JOB FAIR, January 7
We will be having a job fair on Monday, January 7, 2008 from 12noon to 1pm in the Glenarm Building, 1261 Glenarm, in the 2nd floor conference room.
Please plan to join us.
The following companies are hiring for the positions listed next to them. Note-University Hospital was scheduled but canceled this afternoon but Denver Health will be there!
Company
Hiring
Autumn Heights
LPNs, CNAs
Best Care Inc
LPNs
Colo Elder Care Solutions
CNAs, HHAs,
Community Advantage
CNAs, HHAs
Denver Health
Eaton Senior Programs
Evergreen Terrace
LPN, CNAs
Glen Ayr Health Center
Home Watch Caregivers
CNAs, HHAs
Interim Healthcare
CNAs, HHAs, PCPs
Juniper Village/Spearly
CNAs, LPNs?
Maxim Healthcare Services
LPN, CNAs
Supreme Home Care
US Navy
Med Assts, Phleb,
Culinary, Dental Asst
Wind Crest
CNAs, Culinary
Please plan to join us.
The following companies are hiring for the positions listed next to them. Note-University Hospital was scheduled but canceled this afternoon but Denver Health will be there!
Company
Hiring
Autumn Heights
LPNs, CNAs
Best Care Inc
LPNs
Colo Elder Care Solutions
CNAs, HHAs,
Community Advantage
CNAs, HHAs
Denver Health
Eaton Senior Programs
Evergreen Terrace
LPN, CNAs
Glen Ayr Health Center
Home Watch Caregivers
CNAs, HHAs
Interim Healthcare
CNAs, HHAs, PCPs
Juniper Village/Spearly
CNAs, LPNs?
Maxim Healthcare Services
LPN, CNAs
Supreme Home Care
US Navy
Med Assts, Phleb,
Culinary, Dental Asst
Wind Crest
CNAs, Culinary
CODE OF ETHICS SCROLL
For those of you wanting a “Code of Ethics” scroll for your classroom or office, please send your name to Jan Raymond by Jan. 10th. This will be the deadline for ordering them from the Public Relations Department.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Workforce Development Conference
Connie Burke will present an overview from the recent Workforce Development Conference on February 21 at 2:00 pm. In the past, over 500 participants attended this conference from all over the United States . Training trends and top jobs for the next century will be addressed.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS BRAD BOHLAND
Congratulations to Brad Bohland on his graduation from Metropolitan State College.
A reception will be held in his honor next Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 238. Please join us for refreshments.
A reception will be held in his honor next Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 238. Please join us for refreshments.
Leadership Academy Workshops 2008
The following workshops are scheduled as follows:
JANUARY 8, 2008
OUTLOOK 2:00-4:00
ROBERT MARSHALL, INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 416
JANUARY 10, 2008
CODE OF ETHICS BROWN BAG LUNCHEON 11:00-1:00,
CONNIE BURKE, KATRINA WERT INSTRUCTORS
STAFF LOUNGE
JANUARY 16, 23, 30, 2008
PHOTO SHOP 2:00-4:00
JOAN KEELER, INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 404
JANUARY 24, 2008
CARDS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 2:00-4:00
CHRIS FOSTER, INSTRUCTOR
GLENARM BUILDING
JANUARY 29, 2008
WIKOPEDIA AND BLOGS 2:00–4:00
BOB MARSHALL, INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 416
Please let Jan Raymond know if you are interested in attending
any of the workshops.
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