The Honor

Do you remember writing cute valentine's at school? Perhaps you loved it, perhaps it was a bit difficult to manage. Sometimes, as you know, simple concepts can be overwhelming or take on an unintended meaning. We hope this month, you can celebrate happy hearts everywhere - the joy of learning and of life-long education within our own work and in the work we inspire in the students we serve.

This month's newsletter features

1. February Teacher Workshops
2. Teacher Career Fair: Reserve your Spot on the Shuttle!
3. Scholarships: Apply now!
4. Update on Together We Rise: Thank you Dr. McFadden!
   
5. Teacher Self-Care: Books for your Reading Pleasure
6. ...And MUCH More!

Yours in Education,

Emma, Jacqueline, Karly, Katie, Caroline, & Sarah

Xi Gamma Chapter Executive Board, Seton Hall University

Κ Δ Π International Honor Society in Education

Follow this link: https://shucehs.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDdViUGApWfWuFv

Sign-up by February 26! Don't miss your chance to reserve your free seat!

As a KDP member, you already are recognized as an exceptional student and educator. Thanks to generous donors, KDP has the opportunity to recognize 38 individuals with unique scholarships created specifically for members. Ranging from $1,000 for undergraduates studying education to $2,000 for doctoral studies, there is a potential scholarship for every member at any level of studies.

No matter your level of education, we have a scholarship available for you! Applications open on February 1 for the 38 opportunities. Click here for a complete listing and more information on individual scholarship requirements.

Check out these 4 books as you take some time out for YOU! this month:

1. The Earlie King & The Kid In Yellow

By Danny Denton ($17.55, Granta) This book will blow your mind. Written in a hurl of playful poetry and whip-smart prose, Ireland is sinking into flood waters but a reporter is sifting (literally) through a legend to tell the story of city gangster Earlie King, a baby’s disappearance and the elusive Kid in Yellow who once loved King’s daughter. Utterly extraordinary, it’s best you read it. Right now.

2. Kintu

By Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi ($21.98, Oneworld) A sprawling, ambitious tale of a family curse that reverberates over 300 years and countless generations, Kintu is epic in every sense of the word. At 410 pages long and set over five sections, it’s a portrait of a clan, the Buganda kingdom, the origins of modern Uganda and what it means to be human.

3. The Feed

By Nick Clark Windo ($17.70, Headline) Imagine a world where everyone is plugged directly into one social media feed. Chat, news, all communication, until one day it goes down. Six years later, Tom and Kate are trying to keep it together in a society that’s been decimated, living in fear of mind hacks when their daughter disappears. Got chills? This dystopian gulp of a thriller is for you.

4. Trying

By Emily Phillips ($24.13, Hodder & Stoughton) Funny, complex debut which explores that life stage where relationships, work, mind, bodies, friends, family hopes and dreams can give you a right good kicking.

Upcoming Webinars and Events
Mark your calendar and watch our webinar schedule to register for these events!

Feb. 1 – Scholarship opportunities and criteria posted

Feb. 3 – English Language Learners Workshop – Nevada State College

Watch for KDP Regional Workshops and Events scheduled this winter to find one near you!

November 1–3 | Indianapolis, IN

The "Designing the Future" conference provides a platform for educators of all levels and disciplines to come together in Indianapolis, Indiana and create a future that is sustainable, equitable, and promising for ALL learners.

Through innovative breakout sessions, collaboration stations, and mentoring, attendees will design—in ways large and small—a promising future for themselves, their classrooms, their communities, and the education profession.

We are seeking presenters who will engage attendees with innovative techniques and relevant content. Is that you?

Proposals are due by Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Notification of acceptance will be by Monday, April 30, 2018

You can learn more on our website by clicking here.

If you have any questions, please contact KDP's office by emailing convo@kdp.org or by calling 800-284-3167.

TEACHER JOBS are on NAVIGATOR!
SHU PORTAL --> Click on The Career Center Tab --> Click on the Navigator Icon or here

Did You Know?

CEHS posts daily updates on open job positions and student/alumni opportunities on their facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shu.cehs/

Career Links

• Achieving Success by Your Definition
  

• The Long Game: Preparing for the Interview from the Start

Based on a state certification course, this workshop gives participants the history of ELL policy, stages of language acquisition, and some practical skills to assist in working with ELL students. Activities include self-reflection, “I do, we do, you do” and strategy sorting.

Register for an ELL Workshop

February 3, 2018 at 8:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Registration coming soon: Members $10, Non-members $20

Nevada State College

1300 Nevada State Drive,

Henderson, NV 89002-9455

April 3: Praxis Pow-Wow

March 1: Author Matthew Despond Visiting SHU

March 7: Education Career Fair, St. Peter's University

April 29: KDP Induction

ALUMNI!

Are you doing amazing things in your classroom/school/district/institution?

• Project you are working on
• Presentation / talk you gave
• Workshop you hosted
  

Please get in touch so we can celebrate your accomplishments together! We would love to feature you in this newsletter and do a write up a short narrative about the project.

Please email kdpxigamma@gmail.com to share with us.

• Post-Holiday Classroom Activities
  
• An Introduction to Teaching through the Seasons
  
• Plant the Seed Early for the Love of Teaching
  

The following multicultural events and celebrations are among those that will happen this month:

National Freedom Day: Feb 1

Groundhog Day: Feb 2

World Cancer Day: Feb 4

Tu B'Shevat: Feb 10

Lincoln's Birthday: Feb 12

Maha Shivaratri: Feb 13

Mardi Gras: Feb 13

Ash Wednesday: Feb 14

Valentine's Day: Feb 14

Chinese New Year: Feb 16

Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday: Feb 19

World Day of Social Justice: Feb 20

Thank you to all students, faculty, staff and administrators who attended the Urban Education Roundtable Discussion hosted by Dr. Edmund Adjapong and sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi & NJSEA.

We are sharing a wonderful message that was posted recognizing Dr. Lauren McFadden, who coordinated the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Service for this past KDP Holiday Gathering, as well as CEHS/KDP volunteers who contributed to the "Together We Rise" initiative. You have made a positive impact on children and the staff who work with them in our local communities of Maplewood, Orange, South Orange and Newark. Thank you so much!

Our thank-you to former KDP E-Board President Daria Pizzuto for sharing the teacher exchange opportunities below (sponsored by the Department of State) with our KDP members!

The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides short-term seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities to improve their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries. Each seminar features educational lectures and activities specifically designed for the group, including visits to local schools and organizations, meetings with teachers and students, and visits to cultural sites. Participants draw on their experiences during the program to create new, cross-cultural curricula for their classrooms and school systems back in the U.S.

In 2018, summer programs will be offered in Ecuador, India, and Poland. A total of 48 awards are available (sixteen per program). The program covers airfare, room and board, and program costs. Teacher participants are responsible for a cost-share of $600.

The 2018 Seminars Abroad application is now available on the G5 website at www.g5.gov.

Deadline is February 28, 2018

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The American English team is pleased to offer American English Live: Teacher Development Series 1 on the American English for Educators Facebook page. The six online seminars of the series cover a variety of topics intended for teachers of English or future teachers of English around the world. At the end of each event, participants will have the opportunity to earn a digital badge that verifies their participation. Viewing group hosts, Public Affairs Offices, and Regional English Language Offices also have the option to issue e-certificates for those who attend four out of six sessions.

Participants are encouraged to follow us on the American English for Educators Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators. Discussion questions and links to related materials will be posted there. Participants are also encouraged to register to join the associated Ning - http://americanenglishwebinars.com - to participate in discussions, view related materials, and find recordings.

The series will take place from January 17 - March 28, 2018. 60-minute sessions will be held every other Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. ET from Washington, D.C. (check http://timeanddate.com for the local time in your region).

Anyone is welcome to attend this series; however, to receive email reminders registration* is required.

*Prior to each session, registered participants will receive a reminder email fromamericanenglishwebinars@elprograms.org.

For more information:

The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Semester Program Team

1400 K St NW, Suite 700 * Washington, DC 20005

Tel +1.202.326.7778

fulbrightdat@iie.org* iie.org

www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org

Twitter @FulbrightTeach | Facebook Fulbrightteachers

IIE * The Power of International Education

Did you know that you get to decide who leads KDP for the next two years?

KDP’s Executive Council is made up of individuals who provide the leadership and vision for Kappa Delta Pi. Voting is open for the 2018–2020 Executive Council through February 28, 2018.

It’s easy to vote! Go to the elections page on the KDP website to “meet” the candidates by reading their views about the organization and watching their brief videos. This information will help you make well-informed decisions. Be sure to select as your representatives those individuals who share your thoughts and ambitions for the Society.

To vote, please use a desktop or laptop computer. If you’ve forgotten your login information, you can enter your email address or member number on our retrieval page and get your information in a matter of minutes.

For assistance, call us at 800-284-3167 or email membership@kdp.org.

Make your voice heard. Vote today!

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