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Show Emery County Progress Tuesday, August 11, 1987 13A EOTCATIHON Five-yea- mulate a policy and comnfittee By ROSANN FILLMORE Staff writer , school improvement implementing essential elements of instruction as part of outcome based education. Teachers will not be forced to be involved with EEI, but will be given a phase-i- n time in which to implement the new methods. recent conference on outcome based education will result in some changes in education in Emery County, Roma Powell told the school board at their meeting Wednesday. Powell said 31 educators from Emery School District attended the conference in Brian Head, coming away with recommendations about new areas of change. She suggested that the district accept the things they five-ye- ar Superintendent Weeks told the board that he is putting together a policy manual, reviewing school board policy, asking for approval on changes, then inserting it in the manual. Policy is what you want as a board. It is administrations job to say how they will implement it. are best about present educational practices and reevaluate changes. She said the district is researching a five-yeschool improvement plan. Stressing extensive inservice ar training the Emery County High Booster Club, told the board $10,000 had been raised by the club last year, $1,000 of which had been used to finance trips for the wrestling teams. He asked the board to consider budgeting for better sanitary facilities at the ball fields. on A know bulldog bulletin plan studied r for procedures teachers and the importance of letting the communities know about their goals, Powell said she felt if implemented the plan could make Emery County School District the best. The school district will for . . Sheila Christiansen asked the board to help fund her sons trip to Hershey, Pa. to compete in the Hershey National Track Meet finals. Her son, Brian, won the regional softball throw, breaking the national record. The school board approved $200 travel assistance for him. Considering tours of the schools, the board members indicated an interest in doing more extensive, personal tours, rather than a quick visit to each school as they have done in the past. They suggested various changes and agreed to consider the matter more fully, but approved a motion to change the tours. A duplex television system between East Carbon, Carbon and Emery has received funding of $53,000 from a productivity grant. It will go into effect when the University of Utah puts a translator on Cedar Mountain. Weeks told the board it has the potential of connecting with the Wasatch Front. Robert Huggins, president of San Rafael Junior High School students may pick up class schedules and complete registration on the following schedule: Tuesday, seventh grade students, 1 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 19, eighth and ninth grade students, 9 a.m. to noon; and 1 to 5 p.m. The seventh graders will pay a $25 book deposit plus $10 locker-activit- Aug. 18, . fee. The book y deposit is refundable if. the student withdraws during the seventh or eighth grade and returns all books issued him. This deposit is paid only once Energy conservation grants exceeding $1.1 million have been awarded to 10 Utah schools and hospitals. The grants will allow the institutions to implement energy conservation nt Aug. 3, 4 and 5 at the Castle Dale Elementary School 33 Emery educators were back in school for an intensive, three-da- y workshop to study essential elements of instruction. According to Roma Powell, the essential elements of instruction provide a most exciting approach to teaching. She stated further the essential elements of in- struction. A personal friend of Madeline Hunter who pioneered the essential elements of instruction at UCLA, he states that The essential elements of instruction assert that the components of excellent teaching are identifiable and tangible and that knowing and applying them can make a big difference in the quality of teacher performance. This course was taught by Kathy Peterson Mainard, two educators, raised ranks of Emery County districts. and Judy outstanding up from the and Carbon They were recognized by Mrs. Powell as having done an outstanding job in teaching the essential elements of instruction. These two dynamic educators drove home the point that good teachers dont just passively observe learning but actively motivate Jones, it, constantly stimulating and reinforcing the Mrs. learning environment, Powell said. Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Sandra Jeffs, Lori Labrum, Rolene Justice, Jerel Lofley, Luane Wilson, Kristine Story, Jan Ciarus, Nolan Johnson, Maribelle Wareham, Bruce Fish, Teresa Jeffs, Andy Pollaehne, Joyce LeMay, Cari L. Jones, DeWayne Fowler, Jan Burrows, Ellen Staniszewski, Brigid Wickersham, Nanette Tanner, Dusty Beal and Christie Beal. on the essential elements of instruction. Every teacher participating in the that Emery window awarded under the U.S. Department of Energy In- lesson District educators have all been through this course of instruction. Mrs. Powell emphasized that, The enthusiasm of the teachers was tremendous during this rigorous training session. She said, It was through - the career ladder funding that Emery District staff was able to bring this inservice training to Emery County. Superintendent Weeks shares Mrs. Powells enthusiasm for and doors modifications. The grants were Mainard reminded the group in all they taught: Teachers are professionals, and they have professional obligations to use an indispensable checklist for educational excellence. Mrs. Powell taught a model workshop came prepared to teach their colleagues a lesson featuring the essential elements of instruction. The teachers participating in this workshop included: Bob These teachers looked upon familiar together Wagoner, Julie Johansen, Collette Clement, Wendy faces, with who meeting their own were being colleagues specially trained to do their jobs even better. Teachers sharing their desires to discover the things that all good teachers have in common. Hodson, Lisa Behling, Famum Young, Wame Linton, James Nelson, Lavon Day, Dennis Jones, Randy Winn, Carrie J. Local teachers can certify in special ed education by taking the local courses and doing additional work on the U of U campus, says Dr. Kathleen Robbins, visiting assistant professor of special education and program coordinator. The program is teachers in Rich, Summit, Wasatch, The University of Utah is launching a program to enable educators in nine eastern Utah counties to certify as special education resource teachers. The Rural Resource Certification Project is designed for certified teachers interested in earning a second certificate in resource teaching. Courses will be taught in local communities or broadcast from campus over the state EDNET system, so participants can complete the program without coming to campus. The program will focus on learning disabilities, behavioral disorders and teacher consultant skills. Participants who take two courses per quarter should complete certification in six quarters. It may also be possible to earn a masters degree in special Duchesne, Uintah, Grand and San Juan counties. The goal of the federally funded program is to provide more qualified resource teachers in rural areas, and coursework will be geared to rural interests and needs. Interested persons should write to Robbins at the Rural and physical Conservation stitutional Program. The program is administered in Utah by the Utah Energy Office. to Michael Glenn, According Utah Energy Office InConservation stitutional program manager, The energy projects undertaken by these institutions will result in a reduction in energy costs of approximate 16 conservation To be eligible for the grants, institutions are required to have technical energy audits performed on their buildings to determine which energy conservation measures are most In needed and must institution each addition, match grant funds. Past grants to public schools, cost-effectiv- e. hospitals, Institutions receiving the grants are Snow College, Emery School District, Duchesne County Hospital, Alpine School District, Sevier School District, Bear River Valley Hospital in Tremonton Uintah School District, Nebo School District, Salt Lake City School District, and Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. The awards range from $14,000 to $436,000. In 1986, there were 6,503 crossing accidents in the United States, injuring 2,402 people and killing 678. In Utah there were 45 accidents in 1986 with 24 injuries and three deaths. Most of these accidents could have been avoided by following a few simple rules and using common sense. Always look both ways before crossing a railroad track, especially where there are no crossing gates or warning signs. Approximately 36 percent of Utahs railroad crossing accidents take place at crossings automatic with warning devices; 25 percent take place when drivers run into the side of trains. Obey the traffic signs and signals. It is easy to misjudge the speed and distance of an approaching train, especially at night. Driver inattention and impatience are the most common factors in motor vehicletrain accidents at crossings. Check out our new supply of Pro Rodeo Cut Rivet Wranglers We specialize in amend Q) fFlchcd 82 East Main, Castle Dale 6 cougar corner Canyon View Junior High students may pick up class schedules and pay fees on Friday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, Aug. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. For incoming seventh grade students and new students, the fees are $25 book deposit and a $10 locker and activity fee. Students enrolled last year will have a $10 locker and activity fee. The Student Education Plan for each student will also be discussed at the time of $1700 Veterinary Medicines and Equipment, Smith Brothers Ropes & Accessories, and Livestock Appraisal. Castle Valley Shopping Center 381-518- 6 Moving Out Sale thru August 31, 1987 registration. office supply shop School Supplies ask about "Rackit Locker Organizers 381-557- weigh about 200 tons, and automobiles weigh about two tons. The odds are stacked. SUPPLY your Phone train may weigh 12 million pounds and take over a mile and a half to stop. Locomotives A CENTRAL UTAH LIVESTOCK Come in and pick up High School Students . percent. Resource Certification Project, Special Education Department, 221 Milton Bennion Hall, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, or call & colleges and universities have resulted in energy improvements in 358 buildings throughout the state. The completed projects represent an average savings of $10,400 per building, per year. An excellent example is Davis said County School District, Glenn. The district has received $572,669 in grants and is now saving approximately $1 million a year in utility costs. COTTONWOOD PRESS Emery Countys own home town printers educational uniforms are available for those desiring to purchase them. Parents should accompany students to registration and sign an SEP (Student Educational Plan). Class work begins on Thursday, Aug. 20. Students who have not previously registered may come at their convenience on Aug. 18 or 19. Emery District awarded state energy monies measures including energy-efficielighting, insulation, thermostat controls, vestibule Educators taught EEI at Castle Dale class and is for the entire three years spent at San Rafael. Returning eighth and ninth grade students pay only the $10 activity-locke- r fee. An optional $5 may be paid if the student desires a yearbook. Band books Train safety stressed 7 tfffiitiwti |