[Nfbsf] NFB BELL Program for 2009

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Sounds like an awsome opportunity for  blind students in the bay  area!  Any 
Ideas on how we might spread the word and getSan Fran Bay area  students in on 
this?
  Darian
 
 
In a message dated 12/22/2008 10:32:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
MThorpe at nfb.org writes:


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_200
9.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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