Special Education Teachers Week #7

Teachers with a special education degree work with students who have a wide variety of disabilities, from those with only mild learning disabilities to others who suffer from more severe intellectual disabilities, autism and physical impairments. These educators have a genuine sense of compassion for students with special needs.

Special education degrees are offered through many universities and colleges throughout the country. The 4-year curriculum covers subjects such as child development, educational psychology, special education policies and legalities, and the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching students with disabilities.
More and more special education degree programs require their students to complete a fifth year designed to hone special ed teaching skills in one or more areas of specialization, including speech therapy, reading disabilities or nonverbal learning disabilities.
With a bachelor's degree, you might find teaching or teacher assistant positions at the traditional elementary or secondary levels, but new legislation also now opens doors to teach at early childhood levels, including toddlers and preschoolers.

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Go Texan Day Week #6

Each year for about three weeks, we turn back the clock to the era of the Old West, as we build excitement for the Show as it raises money for scholarships and educational programs. We want YOU to be a part of this exciting, fun and educational event!

Ideas for a successful and fun Go Texan Day event are endless, but here are a few to help get you started:

• Build employee enthusiasm for Go Texan Day by encouraging them to come to work dressed in Western attire
• Hold a best "dressed" Western cubicle or office contest
• Create a Western display or hang signage in your office space
• Hold a chili cook-off
• Have an office door decorating contest
• Have a roping contest
• Have a best dressed cowboy/cowgirl contest
• Have a chuck wagon-style lunch
• Invite Show volunteers from the Western Heritage Community Challenge, Carnival Ticket Sales, Rodeo Ticket Sales or other committees to help host your event and provide entertainment
• Request a volunteer from the Show's Speaker's Committee to speak to your group about the Show 

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Becoming A Kindergartner Teacher Week #4

Kindergarten teachers are involved in the instruction and development of children who are generally between five and six years old. They guide the children's intellectual and interpersonal growth via play, educational tools and instructional activities in the classroom. Kindergarten teachers are required to have at least a bachelor's degree and teacher certification for the state in which they work. Certification typically requires candidates to complete student teaching requirements and pass any professional exams required by their state. The following table contains the main requirements, as described in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), for entering into a career as a kindergarten teacher:

	Common Requirements
Degree Level	Bachelor's degree required; some states require a master's degree
Degree Field	Elementary education
Certification	Teacher certification required
Experience	Student teaching internship required
Key Skills	Patience, creativity, communication skills

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Womens History Mouth Week #9

Women’s History Month in the United States grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.

A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women's History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

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