Announcements

Jobs and Opportunities

Chief Hearing Officer
Washington DC
Prospective Applicant: The OSSE, Government of the District of Columbia, is seeking applicants to become the Independent Chief Hearing Officer (a new position - in 2009) for the D.C. Special Education Due Process Hearing System established pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA"). OSSE was created under the Public Education Reform Amendment Act of 2007, and will function in much the same way as a state dep't of education. OSSE works with the District of Columbia Public Schools. The Chief Hearing Officer position is vital to sustaining the special education hearing system in a manner that is independent, fair, and impartial. The OSSE is looking for a strong and committed individual able to make an impact by establishing the highest standards for administrative law practice and effectively managing continuing improvement in the hearing system.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Gov't of D.C.
Janet Spevak
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
810 First Street, NE, 9th Floor
Washington DC 20002 USA
Phone: (202) 741-5937
Email: janet.spevak2@dc.gov
Website: www.osse.dc.gov

UO Applicant Pool Announcement
Eugene OR
UO TACS wishes to open a pool to which interested candidates may apply for any and all upcoming positions. Pool applicants will be considered for positions if and when they become available. These are grant funded positions, salary ranges are $47,500-$67,500, depending upon position, education and experience. TACS assists State Education and Lead Agencies. Also Noteable: TACS operates the Western Regional Resource Center (WRRC/see contacts below) that provides quality programs and services for children with disabilites and their families. They offer consultation, technical assistance, etc. to providers across regional boundaries. TACS EMPLOYEES DUTIES may include conducting policy analyses for program evaluations, researching a wide variety of improvements concerning students with disabilities, advising clients regarding assistance, working on culturally appropriate activities including training activities and teleconferences where research-based practices are disseminated. Employees may produce presentations and publications for a variety of cultural audiences, and facilitate state efforts to implement the requirements of IDEA and NCLB. Travel is required. For a complete job description, requirements and application procedures: http://hr.uoregon/jobs/unclassified.php?id=2510
Technical Assistance and Consulting Services (TACS) at the University of Oregon
Leslie Crysler (empl. pool); Daphne L.M. Worsham M
TACS w/ Western Regional Resource Center
1268 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403 USA
Phone: (541) 346-5641 (Leslie); (541) 346-0362 (WRRC)
Email: LCrysler@uoregon.edu; DaphneW@uoregon.edu (WRRC In
Website: www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc

Paper Competition

Poetry Contest
As part of Conflict Resolution Day, October 21, 2010, "Why not celebrate with a local poetry writing event!" ACR will accept poems on "Peace In My Community" from grade categories 3-5th, 6-8th, and 9-12th. Student prizes: 1st Place -- $100; 2nd Place -- $75. Poems need to be in English, with a maximum of 20 lines. Visit www.acrnet.org/crday for contest rules and details, as well as for other crday event resources and ideas. In March 2006, ACRs Board of Directors adopted a resolution designating the third Thursday in October as Conflict Resolution Day. Going forward, Conflict Resolution Day, An Annual International Celebration, will always be held on the third Thursday of October. 2009 poems by 1st & 2nd place winners, plus honorable mention, as well as many other outstanding poems (in each grade category), can be viewed on the ACR website. "Community", in the guideline "Peace In My Community", may be defined in any way that the student poets would like.
Association for Conflict Resolution
Cathy Vail, Communications and Publications
Association for Conflict Resolution
12100 Sunset Hills Road Suite 130
Reston VA 20190 USA
Phone: Kathy Vail: (703) 234-4100
Email: poetrycontest@ACRnet.org
Website: www.ACRnet.org/crday