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=Welcome to Instructional Strategies for the Elementary Classroom!=

Announcements!
Just a reminder! If you are going to be absent, please call the school or teacher. Sending an email is not good enough as most teachers do not have time to check their emails in the morning. Also, all absences need to have proof of medical necessity or other such documentation. Your presence at practicum is of utmost importance. Absences may necessitate you REPEATING the Block 1 practicum experience next semester. Secondly, you need to notify me as well. Failure to do so does not look kindly on your professionalism. Either send me an email, text or call me on my cell (verizon) 217-508-9312.

I am so pleased with the great things already happening for you out in practicum! Keep it up!! If you have questions or concerns, please email, text or call me as well. See you all next week!

A note about assignments. I have had some questions regarding assignments so I thought I would post here for all.

3000 - 3rd lesson plan is no longer required but will be taken for max of 5 bonus points. 3350 - 3rd lesson plan and culminating assessment are due on Thursday in exchange for your midterm exam.

I think that covers it. any other questions, let me know!

Mock Interview opportunity!!

**We wanted you to be aware that one of the guest recruiters will be Seth Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Westville School District #2.**

//At Westville Mr. Miller oversees the human resource department and works with building principals in the recruitment, selection, and retention of all teaching positions. Over the past year Mr. Miller has partnered with surrounding school districts in developing a new teacher orientation program as well as a first year teacher mentoring program.//

Seth is an EIU Alum and spoke with students at our Career Boot Camp about tough education interview questions and urged students to take advantage of mock interview sessions.

**//Please share with your students seeking a career in teaching! There will be a limited number of interview slots available so students need to act quickly. Students will need to call 581-2412 to schedule an interview time.//**

** Mock Interview Day ** **| Thursday September 15 | 9 am - 4 pm**

//Students have the opportunity to practice their interview skills with guest recruiters who will provide valuable advice and feedback.//


 * //  Appointments are required. Students need to call 581-2412 to reserve an interview time.  //**

The Fall 2011 Teacher Education Meetings have been set and the dates/times of these meetings can be found at  @http://www.eiu.edu/ceps/teached/IMPORTANT_DATES_FOR_TEACHER_EDUCATION_MAJORS-fall_2011.pdf

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