[NFB_of_Georgia] From: Anil Lewis Teach a Child, Change the World: Paid Summer Teaching Opportunity

[Dorothy Griffin]

All:



If you know of any certified teachers or students who are on track to
become teachers I would encourage them to apply for this program.



[image: National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you
want] <http://nfb.org>
*Participate in the NFB BELL® Academy Teacher Immersion Program*

Are you a teacher of blind students or a future teacher working on
certification? Consider training and support with NFB BELL® Academy. Apply
for the National Federation of the Blind’s 2020 Teacher Training and
Immersion Program for NFB BELL Academy—also known as Braille Enrichment for
Literacy and Learning®.

Dynamic teaching opportunity. World-class professionals. Hands-on
experience.

Financial compensation included.
About the program

This program is for teachers or future teachers who:

   - Believe in the capabilities of blind children
   - Actively promote the age-appropriate and effective use of Braille
   - Understand that exposure to independent blind role models plays an
   integral role in the academic and social success of blind students
   - Have enthusiasm about making learning fun

This program consists of:

   - A weekend of training on the curriculum, philosophy, and structure of
   our NFB BELL Academy.  This weekend will take place at the Jernigan
   Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, beginning on Thursday evening, January 9
   and concluding on Sunday, January 12, 2020.  The National Federation of the
   Blind will cover travel, lodging, and meals.
   - One to two weeks at one of our early NFB BELL Academies (May or early
   June, 2020), shadowing an experienced BELL Academy teacher, and gradually
   moving into a teaching role under the supervising teacher.  The cost of the
   immersion experience in one of our early academies will be covered by the
   National Federation of the Blind.
   - Teachers agree to be the lead teacher in at least one other BELL
   Academy during the 2020 summer season.
   - Support from an experienced NFB BELL Academy teacher who will be
   available for questions and assistance in preparing for the role of lead
   teacher for one of our state affiliates.

How to apply

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter describing why you are
interested in the program to bell at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=15473&qid=3084607> by
November 15, 2019. A background check will be performed prior to your
acceptance into the program.

Learn more about the NFB BELL® Academy
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=15474&qid=3084607>.




-- 
Dorothy Griffin - President
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
dgriffin at nfbga.org
770-374-4832

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.