Volume 1, Issue A :: February 1997
Editorial Board
Miriam Burt, Washington DC
Miriam Craiger, Arizona
Cassie Drennon, Georgia
Eileen Ferrance, Rhode Island
Marilyn Gillespie, Florida
Cathy Nevels, Mississippi
Tom Sticht, California
Themes of Upcoming Issues
May 1997 |
Reading |
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September 1997 |
Multi-Level Classrooms |
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December 1997 |
Thematic / Content-Based Instruction |
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February 1998 |
Learner Motivation |
Editorial Board Members Needed
Responsibilities
QualificationsReview all manuscripts for interest, clarity, accuracy, balance, relevance to the target audience--this entails a considerable time commitment
Participate in at least two two-hour-long conference calls
Suggest titles, ideas for illustrations, resources for departments, themes, story ideas, authors for upcoming issues
Evaluate your board experience and suggest ways it can be improved
Current classroom experience in ABE/GED/ESOL, if possible
Expertise in one of the issue themes, including, if possible, familiarity with the literature
Experience writing for publication preferred but not required
Experience working with others on their writing preferred but not required
Stipend
Each board member will receive a stipend to work on one issue, and a complimentary one-year subscription to Focus on Basics.
Application Process
To apply, send a letter that highlights your area of expertise and a resume or brief
description of your relevant experience. These can be e-mailed or mailed to:
Barbara Garner
World Education
44 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210-1211
E-mail: bgarner@WorldEd.org