[Nfbc-info] FW: [Brl-coordinators] NFB BELL Program for 2009

[Mary Willows]

We're working on it.

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> Does anyone know if California will be one of the states which will have 
> one
> of these programs?
>
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> Subject: [Brl-coordinators] NFB BELL Program for 2009
>
>
> Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Nonvisual Learning
>
> 2009 NFB BELL Summer Program
>
>
>
> The NFB Jernigan Institute is pleased to announce the Braille Enrichment 
> for
> Literacy and Nonvisual Learning (BELL) program in the summer of 2009.  The
> BELL program is designed to serve as a demonstration program to help 
> provide
> intensive Braille instruction to low vision children during the summer
> months.  This pilot program will be modeled after the successful 2007 BELL
> Program led by the NFB of Maryland state affiliate. The NFB Jernigan
> Institute plans to expand this program into two additional states during 
> the
> summer of 2009.
>
>
>
> Selected states will host the Institute's BELL Core team during the two
> weeks of their program. BELL Core Team members will facilitate a variety 
> of
> fun, hands-on lessons ranging from group activities to one-on-one
> instruction to help teach Braille to low vision students ages four to
> twelve. The program will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00
> p.m. Please visit
> <http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Bell_Program_2009.asp>www.nfb.org/nfb/Bell_Program_2
> 009.asp
> to learn more about this exciting program.
>
>
>
> Interested in being part of the BELL Core Team?
>
>
>
> Members of this team will be responsible for creating and implementing the
> curriculum and various activities for the three BELL program sites.  These
> individuals will work closely with staff members from the NFB Jernigan
> Institute and the state coordinators from selected states to design lesson
> plans and projects for the program.  Selected team members will be hired 
> as
> contractual summer staff for the NFB Jernigan Institute beginning in June
> through the middle of August 2009.  Team members will also participate in
> the NFB Youth Slam.
>
>
>
> Qualifications
>
>
>
> We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who are
> passionate about encouraging the next generation of blind children and 
> eager
> to promote Braille literacy.  Teachers of the Blind/Low Vision and those
> with experience teaching Braille to children are highly encouraged to 
> apply.
> However, members do not have to be certified teachers to be effective
> participants in the NFB BELL program, but they should have experience
> working with young children.
>
>
>
> Benefits
>
>
>
> All aspects of the program, including transportation, room, and board will
> be provided by the NFB at no expense to selected team members.  Team 
> members
> will also receive a $3,500 stipend as payment for the summer.  This 
> program
> is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals to assist blind children 
> and
> help to promote our efforts for Braille literacy.
>
>
>
> How to Apply
>
> Please visit the Web site to obtain an application.  Applications are due 
> by
> February 1, 2009.
>
>
>
> For all other questions about the NFB BELL Program, please contact:
>
> Mary Jo Thorpe, Education Programs Specialist, National Federation of the
> Blind
>
> (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407, or by e-mail at
> <mailto:mthorpe at nfb.org>mthorpe at nfb.org.
>
>
>
>
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