Extra, Extra, read all about it…

Our very own Dr. Faridah Pawan has recently been appointed to the TESOL Standards Committee. She will serve on the board for three years. Way to go Dr. Pawan!

Check out the December issue of TESOL Quarterly to see Dr. Pawan’s recent article on newcomer services in a rural county in Indiana. A link to the article is listed below:

http://education.indiana.edu/~icp/online%20articles/Faridah%27s%20Article.pdf

Kudos to Tippecanoe School Corporation’s Cristina Morales on her recent spotlight in Journal and Courier! Ms. Morales has been instrumental in creating programs that effectively get Spanish speaking parents involved with schools. For details about her work, check out the article via the link below:

http://www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051128/NEWS/511280316/1152

Wanting to brush up on your Spanish?

Indiana University professor Bradley A. Unger Levinson is offering intensive Spanish language classes in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The program lasts for six weeks (May 24- July 26, 2006) and includes a class on Mexican culture. Dr. Levinson will also be arranging visits to schools in Mexico and providing opportunities for service learning. What a great opportunity to build cultural background for Mexican students. For more information visit the website or contact Dr. Levinson directly. Listed below is the link along with Dr. Levinson’s information.

http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/cuernavaca.html

Dr. Bradley A. Unger Levinson

brlevins@indiana.edu

Office phone: 812-256-8394