A.P.P.L.E.
Lietuviškai
Outgoing president Phil Taylor and incoming president Katie Dunlap
plant the twelfth apple tree in our A.P.P.L.E orchard at the start of our
seminars on July 15, 2002 |
The
twelfth apple tree has been planted and the contract for the thirteenth
A.P.P.L.E. summer has been signed! |
The contract for summer 2003 is being signed by Phil Taylor and
the secretary of the Ministry for Education and Science, Dainius Numgaudis. |
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A.P.P.L.E. donated benches for viewers of our apple orchard.
Shirley, Giedrģ and Phil enjoy the view.
Gita, Phil and Katie at the opening ceremonies in Vilnius. They
announced our three new honorary members.
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Anele Biliunaite - who has been the cultural program director
in Vilnius for all 12 A.P.P.L.E. summers.
Vilma Backiute - who has worked as a translator since our first summer.
During the last few years coordinates the hiring of translators.
Emilija Sakadolskiene - not in Lithuania this year. She is one of
the founders of A.P.P.L.E.
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List of Summer - 2002 A.P.P.L.E. Seminars
Seminar
theme: Assessment Issues and Options
The American Professional Partnership
for Lithuanian Education (A.P.P.L.E.) is planning for the twelfth summer
of in-service seminars for Lithuanian educators. We invite you to consider
joining us in the challenging and rewarding mission of providing assistance
to educators seeking to revitalize the Lithuanian educational system.
If you would like more information about A.P.P.L.E. and its mission,
please contact us and request our flyer.
What types of specialists is A.P.P.L.E. seeking for in-service seminars?
The majority of the staff is master
preschool, elementary, and secondary teachers and administrators, usually
with the equivalent of a Master’s degree or a proven record of experience.
However, as we expand and diversify the program, we have included
a much wider variety of specialists, such as social workers, psychologists,
counselors, therapists, health care professionals, librarians, and others.
We also seek professionals from institutions of higher learning who
can share research interests and expertise in teacher training, assessment,
and curriculum development.
These are the areas in which A.P.P.L.E.
traditionally provides in-service:
Administration, Language Arts, Social
Studies (
including Civics,
Geography, History
, Political
Science,
Economics)
Art, Mathematics,
Catholic Schools/Ethics,
Agricultural Education, Library Science
, Music, Computer Science,
Physical Education/Health,
EFL, Psychological Services, Social Work, Elementary Methods, Science/Environmental
Studies, Special Education.
Which topics are of particular interest?
Each year A.P.P.L.E. tries to focus on a specific topic in education.
Cooperative learning, educational psychology, critical thinking, integrated
curriculum, at-risk students, action research and brain research have
been presented in past years.
For the summer of 2002 we have proposed Assessment as the seminar theme.
We are particularly looking for presenters who are familiar with current
research and can discuss a variety of assessment issues and suggest
constructive ways that assessment can be used to improve school programs,
enhance teacher motivation and effectiveness and provide a variety of
assessment options to determine student aptitude, progress and achievement.
However, not all proposals need to be related to this topic. Some topics
and areas are included every year because of the expressed need for in-service
in these areas. Every year we adapt our initial plans because an applicant
submits an interesting proposal for a topic which had not been considered.
Thus, creative and unusual proposals are always welcome.
A.P.P.L.E.
Summer– 2002
Liepos 15 – liepos 26 d.
Vilnius
General lectures: Assessment (schools, programs, teachers)
Jo Ann Hammer
Jackie Allen
Nancy Henssen
Elementary – 2 groups
Carol Smiglin
Lynda Dodge
Vida Anton
Sr. Loretta Hoag
Laima Sirutienė
Charlotte Davnie
Administration for principals
Administration for inspectors
Philip Taylor
Barbara Henriques
William Williams
John Poggio
Lecturers from KTU and Kauno Board of Edication
Computer Science – Computer science teachers (participants -
no more than 12)
Mimosa – assistant principals without computer skills (participants
- no more than 12)
Mimosa – for those already using it - preparation of new consultants
(participants - no more than 12)
Amanda Muliolienė
Lana Rose Neville
Vilija Tarnavičiūtė
Algirdas Muliolis
Rasa Alaburdienė
Social work – classroom teachers – (two groups)
Social work – social workers– (two groups)
Katie Dunlap
Jack Richman
Joanne Caye
Steven Hayes
Anna Scheyett
Kim Strom-Gottfried
English for English teachers
Irena Ross
Laurie Baker
Lithuanian - for Lithuanian language teachers
Paul Batesel
Jūratė Sučylaitė
Ann Sustik
Religion / Ethics – religion/ethics teachers
Sr. Jeanette Lucino
Sr. Cathleen Campbell
Diana Raiche
School librarians
Giedrė Stankūnienė
Blanche Woolls
Regional seminars
Special Education – Simnas, Kaunas, Venta
(from July 8 to July 26 d. – which city at what time - still under discussion
Algirdas Grigonis
Karl Janowitz
Anita Scarborough
Vitas Underys
“Viltis” camp – Šventoji (July 15 - 26 d.)
Ilona Laucienė
Vitas Underys
Katie Hoyle
Julene Allen
Sr. Sue Rogers
Conclusion of Successfull School Survey - Klaipėda (July 11-12)
Katie Dunlap
Jack Richman
Catholic schools – which city at what time - still under discussion
Vivian Williams
Sr. Kathleen Brazda
Computer literacy - Skuodas (July 1 - 5)
Amanda and Algirdas Mulioliai
Akmenė – Steve Williams (liepos 8-12)
Varėna – Irena Ross (liepos 8-12)
Elektrėnai – Bill Williams (liepos 29-rugp.2)
Visaginas – Nancy Hanssen (liepos 29-rugp.2)