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Congratulations Winners!
Mark from Rosemount, MN won a $150 Target Gift card in our quarterly referral program drawing (in addition to the $10 cash reward he received for the at least two people he referred who registered for VESi courses to be eligible). Enjoy, Mark!
Abby from Atlanta, GA, Paula from Nokomis, FL, and Alisa from Bullhead City, AZ each won an iPod Shuffle at our Council for Exceptional Children Convention booth this April. Spring and music just go so well together! Enjoy, ladies!
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Refer a Friend and Win!
Receive $10 cash for every person you refer* who registers for one or more VESi course(s).
If you refer* three or more people who sign up for one or more VESi course(s), you will be entered to win a 32" Flat Screen TV in our annual drawing to be held December 15, 2008.
For more details and to download an entry form (pdf format), click here »
*Referrals must be new to VESi courses between now and December 15, 2008.
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Feedback
"I am finding the courses helpful to update, review, and gain new information and ideas. A very large percentage of my students have special needs and/or have IEPs. Gangs, drugs, and aggression are part of everyday life for many of them. The information [in these courses] has been immediately applicable."
Riley
Applied Technology Instructor
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Questions/Ideas?
Would you like to contribute an article or share helpful information for teachers? Send us an email and let us know! We're listening :o)
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Mother's Day falls on May 11th this year. Help your students show appreciation to their mothers or other important caregivers in their lives by writing letters, making cards, or doing other craft projects to honor them. Learn about the history of Mother's Day and share it with your students by visiting the Mother's Day Central website.
 We are just blown away by the huge response we have received so far! It is going to be a true challenge for us to choose a single winner for this contest, because so many of you have written wonderful and touching essays about why you teach. We are thoroughly enjoying reading each and every entry. If you haven't entered to win, it is not too late. Our winner will not be chosen until June 2nd (all entries must be received by May 30th). The winning essay will be published in the September 2008 edition of this newsletter.
Grants & Scholarships for Teachers
National Board Scholarship Program
NBTC offers a list of scholarships for teachers who are pursing National Board Certification.
Education Week
EdWeek provides an ongoing stream of education grant opportunities.
NEA Foundation
The National Education Association’s Foundation for the Improvement of Education offers many grants and awards for educators.
Grant Wrangler
Grant Wrangler makes it simple (and free) for teachers to find grants and awards for arts, history, mathematics, science, technology, and more. Search for grants online and/or sign up for their bi-weekly bulletin to stay informed of the latest k-12 school and teacher grants.
Resources on the Web for Teachers
TeachersContinuingEducationUnits.com - Need ceu's? Check this website out for all the information you need on workshops, conferences, and courses that provide ceu's for teachers.
TeachersProfessionalLearningUnits.com - Need plu's? Go to this website and find all the latest workshops, conferences, and courses that will help you meet your professional development requirements.
TeacherClockHours.com - Need clock hours? This is the resource where you can find everything you need to know about workshops, conferences, and courses that provide clock hour credit for teachers.
If you need graduate or undergraduate credit and want to take your courses in the comfort of your own home, visit the universities section of our website to see a list of all our partners who offer the type of credit you need in your state. Click on the university you want to go through, and find a list of all the courses offered, type of credit, and cost per course.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Did you know that VESi courses transfer into the MAT program through Morningside College? This is by far the most economical Master's Degree we have found for educators. Click here to learn more about the MAT options available, and click here to see a list of VESi courses offered through Morningside College.
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