Submit a Proposal (Deadline Extended!) College of Education Research Symposium
The 2021 University of Florida College of Education Research Symposium, “Better Together: Collaborating for Progress,” is coming up! This all-day virtual event on Thursday, 3/4, hosted by the UF College of Education, Education College Council, and Student Alliance of Graduates in Education will provide an inviting environment for students, practitioners, faculty, and more to get together, share their work, and discuss pressing topics in education. Proposal deadline has been extended to 2/25 at 11:59 PM!
We are inviting all undergraduate students, graduate students, teachers, and practitioners to submit a proposal to present at the symposium. If you are not submitting a proposal, save the date and and join us virtually on 3/4 to hear about the exciting work being done and engage in important discussions in education.
For full details, see the PDF attachment below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Max Sommer (msommer15@ufl.edu).
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund)
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provides interest-free, last dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students in need. Applicants should visit JELF.org/loans/app to start the process. The application is open on March 1 – April 30 for the full academic year and September 1 – 30 for spring and/or summer semester only.
Write a Gator Nation Giving Day Thank You Note!
Faculty and staff devote their time, talents and resources to make our university and the College of Education the best it can be – and this Giving Day they showed they are “All for the Gators” by donating to support scholarships, research, programs and more. Help us share gratitude for these incredible members of the Gator Nation, and in return we’ll mail you a limited-edition Giving Day decal. Saying thanks is easy! Follow these steps to participate:
Careers in Education Virtual Fair
March 3, 2021 from 5 – 7pm via the Career Fair Plus (app & website access)
Important Details:
How to Prepare for the Fair:
Royal Palm School ESE Positions
Description: Royal Palm School is a great place to work! We are an ESE Center that services students PreK-Transition (ages 3 to 22). We have the following ESE programs at our school for K-12: Physically Impaired, PMH, TMH, ASD, Dual, and Transition. Our class size for K-12 averages 4 to 8 students. All of our rooms have two paraprofessionals that assist the teacher and students throughout the day.
Application: To apply, please send an email to Director Jennifer Corcoran jennifer.corcoran.2@palmbeachschools.org, or can be reached at (561) 357-1903.
Website: https://rpec.palmbeachschools.org
American Council on Education Graduate Research Associates
Description: The American Council on Education (ACE) is hiring their new cohort of Graduate Research Associates for the 2021-2021 academic year. The American Council on Education’s Graduate Research Associate Program provides graduate students and recent graduate students with an opportunity to conduct research within a leading national higher education association in Washington, DC.
Key areas of research include: 1) equity-minded leadership; 2) globally engaged and effective institutions; and 3) successful and mobile students. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently completed an accredited master’s or doctoral degree program.
Application: Apply by March 5, 2021 for priority consideration.For more information and to apply visit: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1073/JobBoard/05d55e39-4648-d8d6-f8cd-e3a5f6eb35f4/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a26819ec-5a5a-40c6-b49e-ae6499adb05c
UF IFAS Summer Internship with Cedar Key School K-12 Education
Description: This internship is intended to give undergraduate students at UF an opportunity for real-world experience in education and/or extension activities. Selected students will work alongside local K-12 youth from Cedar Key School. The hosts include UF/IFAS faculty as well as Cedar Key K-12 educators. Interns will participate in a summer wrap- up workshop where interns will summarize their experiences. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their skill sets and explore career options in educational natural resource fields. This internship is open to current undergraduates from the College of Education, University of Florida.
Pay Rate: This internship is 240 paid work hours for a total of six weeks, and interns are paid $12.00 per hour for up to 40 hours a week.
Website: To see more information on our previous interns and their experiences, please visit (http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ncbs/tag/ncbs-interns/)
Application: Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references in a single PDF file to Emily Colson at emilycolson@ufl.edu. The CV should include GPA and transcript as well as details of experience and skills relevant to the position. Applications are due by March 20, 2021.
Reef Relief Summer Internship
Description: This is the last chance for eligible candidates to apply for our 2021 Summer Coral Camp Internship. Applicants should have a particular interest in marine conservation, be able to work with children, and can handle working outside in warm conditions.
Website: https://www.reefrelief.org/employment-and-internships/.
Application: To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to reefrelief@gmail.com.
Florida Elks Summer Camp
Description: Florida Elks Youth Summer Camp is hiring staff members and camp counselors! This summer program will go from June 13th 2021 to August 7th 2021. By working here at camp, students become eligible to apply for the Van Duren scholarship. Students must continue working here to receive the scholarship. Awards are between $1,000 and $5,000 a year. We are a residential camp and staff stay here on property while campers are here. Campers are 9-13.
Pay Rate: Starts at $300 a week.
Application: feyc.org
Contact: For questions, please contact Elliott Gilbert at elliott@feyc.org or 352-552-0786
Check back next week for more opportunities!
Tenth Grade Tutor
STEPs for Success Tutors
Description: STEPs for Success is looking for tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Experience is preferred, but not required. Must be able to commit for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year.
Pay: $15 per hour
Hours: Tutors-at least 4 hours a week (more hours are available upon request)
Schedule: Flexible (afternoon/evenings 3-4 days a week Monday through Friday are highly preferred)
Contact: Interested? Questions? Please send an email with your resume to Stephanie (Tutor Director) at STEPsforSuccess352@gmail.com
Date: February 25, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: February 27, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*See the calendar for registration instructions*
Date: February 28, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 3, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Appointment Required*
Date: March 4, 2021
Time: All Day
Location: Virtual, TBA
*Registration Required*
Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 16, 2021
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*