December 13, 2007                                                        ebulletinboard Archive

ebulletinboard is sent every other week and provides information about events, workshops, and other matters of interest. Principals and other location supervisors should review and forward to all employees. Editions are archived for reference.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL SCHOOLS

EASE–E Data Analysis Training—There are six beginning level EASE-E trainings during January and February.  These trainings have been placed on the portal.  Audience: Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Resource Teachers, and Title I Facilitators.  Contact: Erin Tully, ext. 3369.

SC Department of Education Single Gender Workshops – Click here to find workshop information and registration for Single-Gender Education.  Audience: Administrators and Teachers.  Contact:  David Chadwell, Single Gender Coordinator for the State Department, 803-734-6261

“Oops! He Did It Again: Understanding Discipline as it Applies to the Special Education Student” – Manifestation Determination Review training is offered on January 17 from 10-12 a.m. or on January 24 from 4-6 p.m. at Arcadia Support Center.  The workshop addresses issues teams face when disciplining students with disabilities.  Participants will learn how to conduct a Manifestation Determination Review meeting the requirements of the IDEA Reauthorization (2004).  Click here for more details and portal registration information.  Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education Coordinators, Psychologists, and School Administrators.  Contact: Mary Smith, ext. 3395.

Information Session at Clemson University - Clemson is holding an information session for prospective PhD in Educational Leadership candidates at the University Center on S. Pleasantburg Drive on Thursday, January 17 from 4 to 6 PM in the Auditorium.  This session provides interested professionals an opportunity to learn the admissions process, Clemson's mission concerning the PhD in Educational Leadership, as well as meet faculty and ask questions. Audience: Administrators and Teachers.  Contact:  Dr. Jane Clark Lindle, Clemson University, 864-656-3484.

AWARDS APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL SCHOOLS

Extension of Deadline for Summer Academy Applications -The deadline for submitting applications to facilitate sessions at Summer Academy 2008 has been extended to January 18 to accommodate schools, consultants and teachers who need more time at this busy season of the year.  The Summer Academy Catalog will be distributed to schools in late March.  Click here for the link to the online application for Summer Academy submissions. Audience:  Teachers and other staff.  Contact:  Laura Herd  ext. 3196.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL LOCATIONS

Inclement Weather School Closing Announcements - (Updated December 5, 2007) – Greenville County schools and offices operate on regular schedule unless otherwise noted.  Decisions are made no later than 6:00 a.m. and communicated through the local media, The Schools Channel (Charter Channels 14 and 99), district website (www.greenville.k12.sc.us), and INFOLine (355-3100).  Click here for school closing options.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Communications Department, ext. 8870.

MISCELLANEOUS

NONE

CALENDAR

ALL LOCATIONS

Winter Break — Students and Non 12-Month Employees: Thursday, December 20—Wednesday, January 2; 12-Month Employees: Thursday, December 20—Tuesday, January 1.