September 14, 2020
SWITCH TO BLUEM@IL FOR EMAIL
As was announced back in August, all university communications (like this newsletter) will be sent to student BlueM@il (username@depaul.edu) email addresses beginning fall quarter. This will be the last COEAdvising Update sent to non BlueM@il addresses. Please make sure to check your BlueM@il email account regularly to stay on top of the most important news and updates. For more information, read this Newsline article.
ALL FOR DePAUL FUN RUN!
Lace up for the first-ever All for DePaul Fun Run! From October 10-18, 2020, Blue Demons everywhere are invited to participate in a run/walk to celebrate all things DePaul and support our students. You can choose your distance (5k, 10k, half or full marathon), and all participants will receive a DePaul-branded active band. Learn more and register at https://www.charityfootprints.com/All4DePaul/.
COE BUILDING HOURS FOR WEEK OF 09/14-09/18
The College of Education building will be open this week Monday, September 14 through Thursday, September 17 between 10am and 2pm for students seeking in-person assistance. Due to social distancing requirements and limited in-person staffing, online services are emphasized. Students are encouraged to reach out via email or chat.
If you do come to campus, please note that masks are required everywhere on campus. Please take your DePaul ID card with you whenever you visit campus. You may need to swipe your card to enter DePaul buildings. Please visit the ID Card Services website for information about obtaining an ID card.
Before you visit campus, you must complete a self-screening through the #CampusClear app. You may be asked to display your results to a university official prior to entering a DePaul-owned or operated facility. Please visit the Health Monitoring website for information on how to download and use #CampusClear.
LATINO POLICY FORUM INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The mission of the Latino Policy Forum is to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well-being of its community and society as a whole. They are currently seeking three part-time interns. Job descriptions and information are linked below.
- Multicultural Leadership Academy (MLA) Intern
The MLA Intern will provide direct program support for the Multicultural Leadership Academy and all its stated program objectives and program requirements.
- Policy Associate
The policy intern will assist in advancing the Forum’s work in building knowledge and advocacy strategies to advance a policy agenda for accessible and affordable housing for Latinxs and immigrants.
- Policy Associate
The policy associate will conduct research to inform the Forum’s poicy agenda in housing, immigration, and allocation of State resources to Latino organizations in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Fanny López Benítez, Civic Engagement Manager at flopezbenitez@latinopolicyforum.org.
HEAD OF SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY
St. Richard’s Episcopal School in Indianapolis is currently looking for a new Head of School to begin in July 2021. For more information, see the position statement here. Please share with anyone who might be interested.
6TH GRADE SCIENCE MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE
Sacred Heart School in Roger’s Park is seeking a dedicated and talented teacher to teach 6th grade beginning October 9th. Interested parties should view the job listing.
September 9, 2020
WELCOME BACK!
The faculty and staff of the DePaul College of Education wish to take a moment to welcome back our students. While we must begin this year physically apart, we are glad that you have decided to join us and would like to renew our commitment to providing you the best academic learning experience and student services whether in-person or virtual.
The College of Education building will be open Tues, Sept 8 through Thurs, Sept 17 between 10am and 2pm for students seeking in-person assistance. Due to social distancing requirements and limited in-person staffing, online services are still recommended. Students are encouraged to reach out via email or chat.
If you do come to campus, please note that masks are required everywhere on campus.
Please take your DePaul ID card with you whenever you visit campus. You may need to swipe your card to enter DePaul buildings. Please visit the ID Card Services website for information about obtaining an ID card.
Before you visit campus, you must complete a self-screening through the #CampusClear app. You may be asked to display your results to a university official prior to entering a DePaul-owned or operated facility. Please visit the Health Monitoring website for information on how to download and use #CampusClear.
ADVANCING ANTIRACISM
Following discussions in June in the wake of George Floyd's killing, many DePaul College of Education faculty and staff engaged in activities over the summer to move forward regarding ideas expressed in the Statement of Support and Commitment. Please visit our website to read more about the important work that has begun and will continue.
ILLINOIS NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS
Now more than ever, hiring is becoming a challenge for people every day. The Illinois Network of Charter Schools has provided this form to submit your information. They will be collecting data and providing it to recruiters around the state of Illinois who are hiring for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions, reach out to Natalia Blanco at nblanco@incschools.org.
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools are currently hiring elementary, secondary, early childhood and substitute teachers. We are currently waiving the requirement of holding a teaching license.
Application process: To apply, please visit https://www.applitrack.com/archchicago/onlineapp/. When applying, please select “start an application for employment” under external applicants.
You may complete the application and upload:
- Resume/cover letter
- Transcripts (minimum BA degree)
- Reference Letter(s)
- If you do not hold a teaching license, this requirement will be waived this year
- If you are enrolled in a program to obtain a teaching license it is recommended that a letter stating the acceptance in the program is uploaded.
Through your application you can review and apply to open positions. Applications remain active for six months. If students have questions, they may reach out to the Office of Catholic Schools by calling 312-534-5231 or 312-534-5233 or email at cimanzo@archchicago.org.
HISTORY SUBSTITUTE NEEDED
Latin School of Chicago is looking for a part-time substitute teacher within the Upper School History department from mid-September through the end of October. The ideal candidate will value a student-centered approach to teaching history and be comfortable teaching online in a remote learning environment. Strong candidates will have experience teaching high school students and a master’s degree in education or content field.
Minimally, this teacher will:
- Teach 2 sections of Honors U.S. History remotely using lessons plans and schedules provided by the teacher, as well as Zoom to meet synchronously with classes
- Collaborate with a small team of teachers on the Honors U.S. curriculum and teaching practice
- Hold regular office hours outside of class to provide students with extra help or enrichment
- Effectively communicate student performance with parents in written grade reports and assist the primary teacher with parent conferences in early November
- Meet weekly with department chair to check-in on student matters and curriculum
Interested candidates should apply online by submitting a letter of interest and resume at www.latinschool.org/employment.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT BAY AREA TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE
12M Recruiting is running a search for the next executive director of the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute (BATTI) in the San Francisco Bay Area. For 20 years, BATTI has been training the next generation of elementary teachers to serve public, private, and charter schools. The BATTI executive director is a unique educational leadership opportunity, as it blends some executive responsibilities of a principal / head of school, with many pedagogical responsibilities of a director of teaching and learning.
Interested parties should review the job listing here: https://www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/BATTI.
MATERNITY LEAVE POSITION
Homewood Flossmoor High School is seeking candidates to fill a maternity leave this fall. Classes to be taught are upper level Spanish 4 Honors, AP Spanish and one ELL class. Interested candidates should fill out the online application: https://www.applitrack.com/d233/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=1082&posFirstChoice=High%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty= and also contact Johnathan Miller, World Language Department Chair, at jomiller@hf233.org.
MENTAL HEALTH, DISABILITY AND TEACHER EDUCATION
Seeking 30 research participants. This research is looking at teacher education programs, mental health, and student experiences. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, a current teacher education student, and self-report as having a mental health issue or been given a label or diagnosis related to your mental health or having a mental/psychiatric disability. For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/mentalhealthdisabilityandteach/home.
VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL TUTORS
ASPIRA is seeking to hire 3 Math tutors, 3 English tutors, and 3 Science tutors. utors will be responsible for working with high school students on a one-to-one basis in a virtual setting providing quality individualized tutoring. The ideal tutor will have availability between Monday – Thursday 8:00-9:00am and 3-6pm. If interested, please send resume to jmolina@aspirail.org.
August 31, 2020
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!
The Academic Advising office remains open and available to assist and support you for the start of fall quarter and throughout the rest of the quarter. Our advisors are available online Monday – Friday from 9:00-5:00.
Fall quarter advising quick appointments: Advisors will be available for quick appointments (15-20 minutes) to address fall quarter registration issues during the first week of the quarter, Wed, Sept 9 through Tues, Sept 15th. Please contact your advisor via email with the subject line “Fall quarter advising needed” and we will arrange a meeting/phone appt to address your request right away.
If you haven’t yet registered for classes, please do so ASAP. The last day to add classes is Tues, Sept 15th. If a College of Education course is closed, please add yourself to the waitlist.
Regular advising appointments: You may schedule either a Zoom or phone regular advising appointment with your advisor by contacting them directly at their emails below. If you are unsure who your advisor is, please consult the advising webpage.
Nancy Hashimoto – nhashimo@depaul.edu
Kevin McCann – kmccann4@depaul.edu
Brandon Washington – bwashin3@depaul.edu
Advising offices will be open Tues, Sept 8 through Thurs, Sept 17 between 10am and 2pm. However, in person advising will be limited due to social distancing precautions. All advisors are accessible via Zoom and phone and we will do our best to reply to your emails and requests as soon as possible. If you come to campus, don’t forget your mask and check in on the CampusClear app before heading over.
ATTEND A TALK WITH DEAN ZIONTS
Dean Paul Zionts will be hosting an Update and Q&A session for COE students via Zoom. This opportunity to get information and ask questions about fall quarter plans is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. You can either ask your questions of the dean during the session or email them ahead of time to education@depaul.edu.
Friday, September 4
3:00-4:00pm
https://depaul.zoom.us/j/94216703258
COE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GROUP
While the vast majority of courses will now be delivered online in the coming fall quarter, in order to promote virtual community engagement, an international students group within the College of Education (COE) will be formed.
The aims and benefits may include but not limited to: (1) provide an open and safe place for international students to connect to each other, share resources, and find a sense of belonging to COE; (2) build the COE community with the collaboration of domestic students and international students; (3) broaden cultural awareness, practice foreign languages with native speakers, and enhance cross-cultural communication in a more festive setting.
The events and activities include: (1) resource sharing at the beginning of each week, regular check-in, questions raising via Microsoft Teams; (2) virtual Coffee Chat through Zoom; (3) form and hold a language and culture club; (4) pair language and culture partners; (5) other services and activities according to the needs of COE International Students Group members. Members may choose to participate in part of all of the events according to your interests and availability.
This International Students Group is wide open to all students and student workers at COE. Domestic students, international students, online students, and exchange students and scholars are all warmly welcomed to join this group!
If you are interested to sign up as a member, please fill in this survey: http://depaul.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRkDWOV4MqoIbsx
Should you have any questions, concerns, and suggestions, please reach out to Qianhui Tian at qtian3@depaul.edu.
MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT – COLLEGE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Please join the Illinois Holocaust Museum on November 6 & 7, 2020 from 9:00am – 1:00pm for their free two-day College Leadership VIRTUAL Summit, Make Your Voice Count. Students will participate in engaging virtual sessions and hear from inspirational speakers that have made a difference in their communities.
Speakers include:
- Ami Omi, University Minister, Liturgy and the Arts at Dominican University
- Dr. Venoncia M. Baté-Ambrus, Visiting Assistant Professor in Dominican University’s Graduate School of Social Work
- Stephanie Zavala-Guzman, Program Director for Dominican Volunteers USA, Activist, and Organizer
- Ahriel Fuller, Activist and 2017 Graduate of Dominican University
- Jennifer Duffield, Assistant Dean of Students, Elmhurst University
Virtual Sessions:
- How to Be an Antiracist When Organizing for Change
- Achieving Liberation on Campus and Beyond Academia
- You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup: Integrating Radical Self-Care as an Advocate and Activist
- Where Do We Go From Here? Next Steps for Being an Upstander
For additional information please visit this link: https://cls.ilholocaustmuseum.org/
COE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2020-2021 ARE NOW LIVE!!
Visit the COE Scholarship Page for our complete listing of scholarships, as well as their full criteria. Fill out your General Scholarship and then proceed to all award applications on Scholarship Connect.
We currently are updating our FAQ page and would love your input on information to include. Please send suggestions for scholarship topics to Sarah Magnuson at smagnuso@depaul.edu. Also, feel free to reach out to Sarah with any questions about COE awards and the application process. She is excited to help!
TUTORING AND E-LEARNING ASSISTANCE JOBS
Since a majority of schools have announced plans to begin the 2020-2021 academic year with some version of remote or online learning, many parents have reached out to the College of Education in hopes that our students would be interested in working this fall as a tutor, eLearning supervisor, or homeschool teacher in their household. The COE has partnered with The Career Center to provide a way for parents and interested COE students to connect to one another for these positions.
If you would like to explore these various part-time and full-time job opportunities, please log in to Handshake and search for “DePaul College of Education-Tutoring and Instruction” to view the parents’ postings.
Please take note that many of these postings are from parents outside of DePaul University. While the Career Center and the COE review postings before they go live, please take care when responding to any of these job listings. Also, please notify Erin Rice at erice19@depaul.edu immediately if you notice anything potentially problematic with a listing.