Diane Donohue not to seek second term as President

Late last week Diane Donohue told the Executive Board, local presidents and staff that she has decided not to seek a second term as DSEA President. 

"I'm at a point in my life where I need to consider all my options. I am fortunate because I have several intriguing avenues to pursue. I want to think about these opportunities and decide which direction I will take. I cannot do that and be president of DSEA for another three-year term," she told them.

Donohue added that she is committed to keeping focused on the work at hand until her term ends on August 31, 2011.

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DSEA election nominations now open

As is the case every spring, DSEA members will elect colleagues to officer, Executive Board and NEA Rep. Assembly delegate positions.

Nomination forms are now available. If you would like to run for one or more positions, please download a nomination form here or pick one up at either DSEA office. They  must be completed, including getting signatures of DSEA members who want to see your name on the ballot, by January 5 and returned to the DSEA office in Dover by that date. 

Check out the DSEA Elections page to see what positions are open this year and how many member signatures are required. 

DSEA Representative Assembly gathering March 11-12, 2011 at Dover Downs Conference Center  

The Representative Assembly (RA) is DSEA's annual meeting, composed of elected delegates from every DSEA local association who gather to conduct the business of the organization.

Delegate elections are taking place in your local between now and early February. If you'd like to represent your colleagues at the RA, let your local leadership know so that your name is on the ballot.

     

Enter DSEA's Read Across America Video Contest

This contest is open to all K-12 public school students.

The theme is reading: producing a video that encourages students to become great readers, a video that shows students how critical reading is to the enjoyment of life and their future success.

Last year, we had just four entries, and none from high schools! This year, we’d like to see 20 more.

Are you a music teacher? Could some of your students write different lyrics to a melody they already know and record a performance of their song? Or teach it to an entire grade and perform it to younger students?
Are you a drama teacher? Would your students be able to write and act in a short skit, almost like a public service announcement, about the importance of reading?
Are you an advisor for the Honor Society? or Student Government? Do your students do community service projects with elementary students? Could they create a script and act it out with their elementary students?
How about Gifted and Talented students? Would a video project about reading fit into your curriculum for them? 

What’s in it for the Winners? Lots of recognition.
A full-page announcement in the News Journal, including their picture, videos posted on DSEA’s YouTube page, and on www.delawareonline.com.
We will also make sure we notify all 62 Delaware legislators and officials at the Dept. of Education. And lastly, winning videos will be shown at the DSEA Representative Assembly and spring conferences. And, for elementary school winners, we’ll arrange a special classroom visit from the Cat in the Hat.
All the information, including two of last year’s winning entries, the judging criteria and the application, are online. 
 If you have any questions, please contact Pam Nichols or Susan Keller by e-mail, or by phone toll-free at 1-866-734-5834.

The deadline for videos is January 20, 2011.

Local Association Leaders getting together December 16 for second session with Eric Peterson of the Wellstone Group

A training will be held on Thursday, December 16 at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center to provide a status check from the two previous Race To The Top trainings that were held last April and May.  The training will also provide preparation for presenting each district team's "Scope of Work" to all members, the community, and legislators.