UNLV Approved as ARL Provider in Nevada

The University of Nevada Las Vegas now holds the distinction as a provider for Alternative Routes to Licensure (ARL) Programs.  Faculty and staff across the College of Education were instrumental in crafting a proposal package outlining qualifications to serve the community in this capacity.

Dr. Lindsay Diamond

ARL Programs prepare teachers for instruction and will directly impact the Clark County School District (CCSD). Eligible students participate in 150 hours of staff development provided by CCSD and begin their college course work for teacher certification. ARL is supported by a U.S. Department of Education Transition to Teaching grant in conjunction with Project mNet, an interstate consortium that offers teaching opportunities to individuals with specific background experiences.

Dr. Linda Quinn

Dr. Cyndi Giorgis

The efforts to secure ARL Program Provider status were spearheaded by former Executive  Dr. Cyndi Giorgis, Senior Advisor for ARL Programs Dr. Lindsay Diamond, and Associate Dean for Academic and Professional Programs Dr. Linda Quinn. The Commission on Professional Standards (COPS) unanimously approved UNLV as an ARL Provider. Dr. Quinn believes the approval will help the College of Education’s Educational & Clinical Studies and Teaching & Learning departments develop innovative ways to recruit, educate and support teachers for CCSD schools. 

mNET Participant Named CCSD New Educator of the Year

Stephanie Berry, a product of the UNLV College of Education, was recently named the Clark County School District New Educator of the Year. Stephanie just completed her first year at Basic High School in Henderson where she teaches English courses and is actively involved as a member and advisor for student extracurricular activities. Stephanie was recognized for her integration of technology into the classroom as well as her innovative approach to education.

Stephanie participated in UNLV’s Department of Teaching and Learning's Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) program known as Project mNET. It is a collaboration of about twenty higher education institutions, education agencies, and non-profit organizations across the United States. Project mNET offers recent graduates, non-education professionals, and paraprofessionals with career or background experiences in science, math and English with the opportunity to become an alternatively licensed teacher of record (TOR) in Clark County School District middle and high schools. For more information on the mNET program contact Dr. Linda Quinn at 702-895-0879 or linda.quinn@unlv.edu.

Congratulations to Teaching & Learning Faculty Members Micah Stohlmann and Jeffrey Shih

As the spring semester recently came to a close, two faculty members from the Department of Teaching and Learning were honored during the College of Education awards ceremony. Dr. Micah Stohlmann, was recognized with the Early Career Award while Dr. Jeffrey Shih was given the Distinguished Service award.

Dr. Stohlmann (right) began his Assistant Professor appointment at UNLV in 2012 teaching mathematics and STEM education. Dr. Stohlmann has been a strong addition to the Department of T & L as evidenced by his teaching evaluations and multiple publications, as well as his service to the department, college, and university as a whole. Dr. Stohlmann integrates his STEM related research into his teaching and also utilizes his research in collaborating with Clark County School District.

Dr. Shih serves as an Associate Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education and has been with UNLV since 1999. In 2013, Dr. Shih served as the Program Chair for the largest mathematics education conference in the world, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Additionally, Dr. Shih maintains involvement with a number of local, regional, and national organizations including the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, and the Nevada Collaborative Teaching Improvement Program.

Southern Nevada Writing Project Hosts 5th Annual Writing Camp

The Southern Nevada Writing Project will host its 5th annual Writing Camp/Workshops for students in Southern Nevada grades 1-12.  The Summer Youth Writing Camps are designed for students of all writing skill levels, and especially those who love writing.  The program gives these students an opportunity to learn new writing styles from experienced SNWP Teacher Consultants who have a passion for teaching writing.

The Writing Camp/Workshops will be held from August 4th through August 15th, 2014.

Partial tuition assistance and discounts are available.  For further information and to register online, visit: snwp.org

This is a wonderful opportunity for students in Southern Nevada to develop a passion for writing.

Professor in Dept. of Teaching and Learning Publishes New Edition of Text

Dr. Howard Gordon, Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, has published the fourth edition of his text, The History and Growth of Career and Technical Education in America.

This edition features comprehensive background and research on such topics as evolving employer expectations, special-needs populations, land-grant institutions, teacher shortages and alternative certification, CTSOs, and an historical overview of influential leaders and their impact on career and technical education curriculum development. Pre-service teachers as well as experienced career and technical education teachers will appreciate this well-documented road map of Career and Technical Education.

In addition, Dr. Gordon was featured in a podcast on WOSU Public Media.  He discussed his knowledge on Vocational Education in relation to Ohio state, and its governor's proposal to start vocational training with students as young as 12 years old.  To listen to Dr. Gordon's discussion, follow this link: 

http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/vocational-education-its-history-and-future/