Two PowerPoints from the Sept 27, 2014 MN AATG Workshops
Here are two PowerPoints from the September 27, 2014 MN AATG workshops.
1. Werbung für Ihre Schule - Hochsschule.pdf Anja Schmitt of the Goethe Institut in Chicago gives an overview of what you can do to strengthen your German program's profile in your school and among your students.
2. Schreiben im Deutschunterricht.pdf Anja Schmitt develops ideas on how to make the writing process more accessible for your students.
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MN AATG Fall Meeting -- two engaging professional development seminars
Please
join us at the
MN AATG Fall Meeting
for two engaging professional
development seminars and
a great networking opportunity.
Time and place:
Saturday,
September 27, 2014
9 am to 3 pm
University
of St. Thomas, St. Paul, OEC 317
Workshops (will be
offered consecutively):
Werbung für Deutsch (K-16)
In this
workshop, participants will learn about strategies, best practices and ideas to
advertise and strengthen their German programs. The presenter Anja Schmitt will
also explain the role of the Deutschberater in USA and the Goethe-Institut’s
current advertising campaign “Just add German”. Participants will receive
material.
Writing at all levels (K-16)
The second
seminar focuses on various forms of writings for all levels and their
integration into the foreign language curriculum. Creative writing assignments
will be introduced and explored that may be used in your classrooms the
following week. Participants will receive material.
Presenter:
Anja Schmitt, M.A.
Anja Schmitt is an Expertin für Unterricht (ExU) and
Beraterin für Deutschunterricht (BDU) at the Goethe-Institut Chicago. She supports German teachers in the states of
the Upper Midwest. Anja has a degree from the Universität des Saarlandes
(Saarbrücken) in German and French and has extensive experience in German
schools and universities in the area of linguistics and German as a foreign
language.
Cost: 10 $ Breakfast and Lunch included.
Please make
check out to MN AATG and send to:
Jana Velo
4041 Oakland
Avenue
MPLS, MN
55407
If you
decide to pay at the door, please RSVP to immueller@stcloudstate.edu.
Please share with colleagues
& friends in the profession.
LONG TERM SUB POSITION IN INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
LONG TERM SUB POSITION IN INVER GROVE HEIGHTS - http://www.invergrove.k12.mn.us/
A German-speaking sub is needed for a four week position starting early to mid-October at Simley High School while the German teacher is on paternity leave. Please contact Matt Mitchell at matt.mitchell@isd199.org for more information.
Vielen Dank im Voraus!
A German-speaking sub is needed for a four week position starting early to mid-October at Simley High School while the German teacher is on paternity leave. Please contact Matt Mitchell at matt.mitchell@isd199.org for more information.
Vielen Dank im Voraus!
Matt Mitchell
German Teacher
Simley High School
matt.mitchell@isd199.org
German Teacher
Simley High School
matt.mitchell@isd199.org
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.8 Position Opening at Fridley
Fridley HS is looking for a German teacher. It’s a .8
position but it’s been full-time in the recent past (it was even an overload a
few years ago.) Our district is very committed to language education. As an IB
district, students start their language courses in sixth grade. I would love to
get a fabulous teacher in to keep this program strong!
Great Opportunity for a GAAP Exchange in Hamburg
Dear Colleagues,
due to changes at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, we will discontinue the
GAPP exchange with the Heisenberg Gymnasium in Hamburg.
The Heisenberg Gymnasium is a fantastic public High School in Hamburg-Harburg,
itself a little town with Rathaus, Karstadt, Markt plus quick S-Bahn access to downtown
Hamburg, the Alster and the harbor. The Heisenberg faculty is extremely welcoming
and the parents and students most dedicated to the exchange.
We have run the exchange on a two-year cycle, but it could take place every year.
If you are at all interested or would like further information,
please contact me at jcrowder@spa.edu; 651 69601466 .
Vielen Dank und einen schönen Sommer !
Jutta Crowder
due to changes at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, we will discontinue the
GAPP exchange with the Heisenberg Gymnasium in Hamburg.
The Heisenberg Gymnasium is a fantastic public High School in Hamburg-Harburg,
itself a little town with Rathaus, Karstadt, Markt plus quick S-Bahn access to downtown
Hamburg, the Alster and the harbor. The Heisenberg faculty is extremely welcoming
and the parents and students most dedicated to the exchange.
We have run the exchange on a two-year cycle, but it could take place every year.
If you are at all interested or would like further information,
please contact me at jcrowder@spa.edu; 651 69601466 .
Vielen Dank und einen schönen Sommer !
Jutta Crowder
Saint Louis Park Middle School Position Opening
> .8FTE Middle School German Teacher
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> St Louis Park Middle School is looking for an
enthusiastic, high energy German teacher for grades 6, 7 and 8. This is
currently a .8FTE position with growth potential. Circa 300 students are
currently enrolled in German between the Middle and Senior High Schools. The
SLP German Program enjoys a history of strong staff and community support and
has recently formed a GAPP exchange partnership with a
Geschwister-Scholl-Schule in Bensheim, Germany.
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> About St. Louis Park and its Schools:
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> St. Louis Park implements the International
Baccalaureate Programs: PYP, MYP and IB DP (from Elementary to Graduation).
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> St. Louis Park Senior High School has been ranked by
the Washington Post and Newsweek Magazine among the top five in Minnesota for
the past five years.
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> St Louis Park was recently named by the “America's
Promise Alliance” as one of the Nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People
for the 6th Consecutive Time.
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> Please apply using the APPLITRACK program at www.slpschools.org<http://www.slpschools.org>
(http://www.slpschools.org<http://webmail.slpschools.org/Redirect/2BAB4403/www.slpschools.org>).
Go to Human Resources, then select JOB POSTINGS. Scroll down for link to
APPLITRACK.
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Full-Time Position Opening In Owatonna
Dear German Colleagues,
I am retiring from Owatonna High School as of Monday,
6/9/14. It is a full time German position with strong numbers for next
year. We have had a GAPP partner school since 1994 and also do College
InThe Schools from the U of M. The administration would like both of
those two programs to continue. It is a great job with fantastic kids.
Vielen Dank!
Maureen Zishka
Owatonna, MN
zishkafamily@gmail.com
Teaching Position 9 - 12 Grades in South Dakota
Requirements:
SOUTH DAKOTA TEACHER CERTIFICATION WITH ENDORSEMENT IN SUBJECT AREA MUST MEET
HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER STANDARDS POST-OFFER CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
REQUIRED FTE: 1.0 Subject: German Grade Level: 9th - 12th Job Description:
Teacher Rate of Pay: Salary Schedule Pay Days: Last working day of each month
Workdays/School...
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German Position Opening in 622 for Next Year
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Fall Term Position Opening at St Bens and St Johns
employment@csbsju.edu
Position Opening in German at Westside High School in Omaha, NE
Westside High School in Omaha,
NE (http://whs.westside66.org/) is
looking for a full-time German teacher to take over a successful German 1 - 5th
year (AP) program for fall 2014. The Program includes a strong GAPP
program, German Club, German Honor Society and participation in the National
German Exam. The middle school teacher is very dynamic and
enthusiastic and has steadily increased the high school enrollment.
The school is anxious to move along quickly as new teachers
begin the last week of July. The program is in danger of being dropped if
the school district cannot find a teacher.
Interested candidates should first call the principal,
Maryanne Ricketts 402-343-2617.
She can direct the candidate to the Human Resource office and application
procedure. Candidates can mention that they got the information via Diane
Wulf, a retired German teacher from Westside.
U of Wisconsin Milwaukee Position Opening
FACULTY - OPEN RANK
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
| The German Program of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature instructs a large number of students in courses in German literature, German language and culture. The program offers a) an undergraduate major in German, b) a German Minor and a Minor in German Business, and c) participates in the Master of Arts in Foreign Languages, Literature, and Translation with concentrations in German. Job Summary/Basic Function: The Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for an open rank position in German literature to strengthen its program. Successful candidate will participate in the interdepartmental M.A. program, and will serve as coordinator for German and its associated study abroad programs. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of employment, a demonstrated record of scholarly publications, and native or near-native fluency in German. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include: extensive experience in teaching contemporary German literature, culture, and language at all levels, experience in supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Special Instructions to Applicants: Initial review of applications will begin December 22, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of scholarly and teaching interests (as Other Document 1), teaching philosophy which specifically addresses innovative course and curriculum development, and three confidential letters of reference prior to December 22, 2013. Applicants should upload the first four items into the application system; in addition, they should arrange for three letters of recommendation (required) to be sent to: MICHAEL MIKOS Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee - 6 days ago - save job - block |
Position Opening in New Prague
High School Instructional
Job Category Foreign Language - German
Job Title German Teacher -.6 fte.
Job Location New Prague Area Schools #721
MASA Region 9
Job Description German Teacher -.6 fte.
High School
Position begins the 2014/2015 school year
Last day to apply is May 16, 2014, 3:00 p.m.
Job Requirements
Salary/Benefits The salary and benefits for these positions will be as per the Teacher Master Agreement.
Application Deadline 05/16/2014
Information Interested candidates should apply online at www.np.k12.mn.us
District Web Site www.np.k12.mn.us
City Web Site www.newprague.com
Posting Date/Time 04/29/2014 13:26:51
720
Job Type High School Instructional
Job Category Foreign Language - German
Job Title Teacher, German
Job Location Shakopee Public Schools #720
MASA Region 9
Job Description Description:
Full-time, school year German Teacher at the Shakopee High School.
Job Summary:
Creates a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. Provides instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, establishes effective working relationships with students and parents, works collaboratively with other staff members.
Working Conditions: Classroom environment.
District Information:
The Shakopee district serves more than 7,600 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek townships.
Our Mission: Shakopee Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.
The Shakopee School District is committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. We are dedicated to helping them excel and achieve their educational goals and teaching them to be good citizens of our community, our nation and our world.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license for German.
Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
Salary/Benefits
Application Deadline 05/16/2014
Information Application Procedure:
You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application.
Apply Online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ under posting 2243.
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Those selected for interview will be contacted.
Contact Human Resources
Address 505 Holmes Street S Shakopee mn 55379
Phone
Email humanresouces@shakopee.k12.mn.us
District Web Site
City Web Site Shakopee
Posting Date/Time 03/20/2014 06:59:14
Job Category Foreign Language - German
Job Title German Teacher -.6 fte.
Job Location New Prague Area Schools #721
MASA Region 9
Job Description German Teacher -.6 fte.
High School
Position begins the 2014/2015 school year
Last day to apply is May 16, 2014, 3:00 p.m.
Job Requirements
Salary/Benefits The salary and benefits for these positions will be as per the Teacher Master Agreement.
Application Deadline 05/16/2014
Information Interested candidates should apply online at www.np.k12.mn.us
District Web Site www.np.k12.mn.us
City Web Site www.newprague.com
Posting Date/Time 04/29/2014 13:26:51
720
Job Type High School Instructional
Job Category Foreign Language - German
Job Title Teacher, German
Job Location Shakopee Public Schools #720
MASA Region 9
Job Description Description:
Full-time, school year German Teacher at the Shakopee High School.
Job Summary:
Creates a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. Provides instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, establishes effective working relationships with students and parents, works collaboratively with other staff members.
Working Conditions: Classroom environment.
District Information:
The Shakopee district serves more than 7,600 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek townships.
Our Mission: Shakopee Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.
The Shakopee School District is committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. We are dedicated to helping them excel and achieve their educational goals and teaching them to be good citizens of our community, our nation and our world.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license for German.
Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
Salary/Benefits
Application Deadline 05/16/2014
Information Application Procedure:
You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application.
Apply Online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ under posting 2243.
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Those selected for interview will be contacted.
Contact Human Resources
Address 505 Holmes Street S Shakopee mn 55379
Phone
Email humanresouces@shakopee.k12.mn.us
District Web Site
City Web Site Shakopee
Posting Date/Time 03/20/2014 06:59:14
440 Minnesota Students Take the National German Exam
Over 21,000 high school students in four different levels took the newly designed exam – 440 from Minnesota. The Exam provides individual diagnostic feedback, creates a sense of accomplishment, and rewards students through an extensive prize program. Exam results are among the criteria used in selecting the recipients of chapter awards and the national AATG/PAD Study Trip Awards, a four-week study trip program in Germany.
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Saint John's German Camp -- June 22-27 -- our 40th year!
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FOR PROPOSALS -- FALL CONFERENCE 2014
Diversity, Equity, & World Languages: Empowering Teachers
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passion for teaching diverse learners? Do you have experience helping all of
your students succeed? MCTLC would like to invite you to share your knowledge
and strategies with other language teachers from around the state. Proposals
are now being accepted for one-hour sessions at the 2014 Fall Conference on
Friday, October 24th as well as three-hour post conference workshops on
Saturday, October 25th. Preference will be given to sessions and workshops that
address the conference theme, but proposals addressing any topic of interest
and value to world language educators will be considered.
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Proposals will remain open until Tuesday, April 1. The primary presenter
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contact person and is responsible for distributing all instructions to their
co-presenters. Presenters and co-presenters agree to register by July 1;
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Dinner and Program at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, Stillwater, MN. Saturday April 12, 2014, Featuring remarks by Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Minnesota AATG News Item
Mark Thamert,
MNAATG INFOBAHN
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From our Colleague Cheryl A Wason:
Shoreview
Einhausen Web Site: Sister City Association www.sesca.org
The Shoreview Einhausen Sister City Association
Presents the 12th annual
German Dinner and Program
Saturday April 12, 2014
Featuring remarks by Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, Honorary
Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Along with a “German Travelogue” and the story of “Making of
the Giggel”
The Shoreview Einhausen Sister City Association (SESCA) is
pleased to announce the 12th annual German dinner. Our program will feature a presentation
by Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, a travelogue of various areas of Germany along
with a presentation on the making of the Giggel (Rooster). Follow the creation
of Einhausen’s latest mascot from its humble beginnings, along a 6000 mile
journey to its new home.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Place: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter located
at 8390 Lofton Ave N., Stillwater, MN
Time: 5:00 pm Social time – cash bar
6:00 pm German-style buffet dinner
7:30 pm Program
Cost for this event is $30.00 per person for adults
and $20.00 for college or high school students and those under the age
of 18. The dinner and program is open to all. However, advance registration
is required. Seating
is limited so early registration is encouraged.
Directions
to the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter: From Interstate Hwy 94 go north on Hwy 694 to
Hwy 36. Go East on Hwy 36. At Manning Ave go left and then go left at McKusick
Ave. Drive approximately 1/4 miles and take the first left. The Gasthaus
Bavarian Hunter is the third driveway on the right.
Email inquiries may be made to sistercity@sesca.org
Deadline
for mailing registrations is April 4, 2014. Please mail a check payable to
“SESCA”.
To: Roger
Hintze, Treasurer
Shoreview Einhausen Sister City Assn.
755 Cottage Place
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Minnesota AATG News Item
Mark Thamert, MNAATG INFOBAHN
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