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Participate in the NFB BELL® Academy Teacher Immersion Program<br>
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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 Academyalso known as Braille
Enrichment for Literacy and Learning®. <br>
Dynamic teaching opportunity. World-class professionals. Hands-on
experience.<br>
Financial compensation included.<br>
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About the program:<br>
This program is for teachers or future teachers who:<br>
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.<br>
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This program consists of:<br>
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.<br>
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How to apply <br>
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter describing why you are
interested in the program to BELL@nfb.org by November 15, 2019. A
background check will be performed prior to your acceptance into the
program. Learn more about the NFB BELL Academy at
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy" eudora="autourl">
https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy</a>. <br>
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Karen Anderson<br>
Education Programs Coordinator<br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
(410) 659-9314, extension 2243 |
<a href="mailto:KAnderson@nfb.org">KAnderson@nfb.org</a><br>
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