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Smoke Signals 15 APRIL 1,2012 Are you interested in becoming a teacher? If so, are you interested in enrolling in a post-baccalaureate teacher licensure program that would include an Early ChildhoodElementary Education authorization to teach if offered through Western Oregon University at Grand Ronde? Note: This program (if implemented) would be designed for working adults and would allow you to receive an Oregon Teaching License Certification. It would also allow you to teach multiple general educa tion subjects at grades pre-kindergarten through 8 in Oregon - may not teach assignments in art, ESOL, ESOLBilingual, music, physical education, adapted physical education, reading and special education without a separate endorsement per TSPC requirements. If interested, please complete this survey by April 30, 2012! Survey Web site: www.surveymonkey.coms7TSK93R Questions? Contact 503-879-2282 or e-mail Trinity .Minahangran dronde.org. New Oregon tuition waiver program for foster youth House Bill 3471 -Tuition Waiver Bill is a new law that gives "tuition waivers" to current and former foster youth for Oregon community college and public universities. This program begins with the 2012-13 academic year. Requirements: All current foster and former foster youth who have spent at least 365 days in substitute care after age 16, AND either left foster care (had wardship terminated) or completed high schoolGED within, the preyiQus three years qualify for jthis program. Application process: Students must submit their FAFSA (www. fafsa.gov) as soon as possible! DHS and ICW will send a list of eligible students to the Oregon Student Access Commission for prioritization of an Oregon Opportunity Grant. The school of attendance will be notified of eligible students attending their institution and notify the student of the tuition waiver amount. There is no separate application or steps for students to apply other than submitting their FAFSA. For more information, please contact your ILP worker or the Tribal Scholarship Office at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345. CTGR Youth Education Elementary K-5 2012 Summer Program Open Sign-Ups Applications for the upcoming Kindergarten-5th grade Summer Program are now available at the Youth Education building. Applications may be submitted to the Youth Education front desk during the week of April 30 to May 4 from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. This week of enrollment into the program is open to all current K-5th grade Tribal, Native and direct-descendant youth whose parents or guardians who will be employed, registered in school or participating in a training program during the summer months. Applications will not be accepted before this open enrollment time to ensure that all interested and qualifying families and youth have an equal opportunity to sign-up and participate. If you" have any questions regarding the application feel free to contact Youth Education at 503-879-2101 or 503-879-2224. This year's nine week K-5 Summer Program will run from Monday, June 11, through Friday, Aug. 10. Upcoming scholarship deadlines American Indian Education Foundation Deadline: April 4 www.nrcprograms.orgsitePageServer?pagenameaiefJindex AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Deadline: April 15 www.aises.orgwhatprogramsscholarships CTGR Eula Petite scholarship The Eula Petite scholarship was established and dedicated to long-time Tribal member and educator Eula Petite and is awarded to a student in the Education Field at the Graduate level. Must be postmarked by April 30. Postmark your application by April 1 for an extra point on your appli cation. Visit the Tribal Higher Education Web site for more information, www.grandronde.orgdepartmentseducationhigher-education. Attention all high school seniors Please contact CTGR Higher Education at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275, if you are graduating high school during the 2012 academic year. There is assistance to help with your college admissions fees and graduation expenses as well as other important program information we would like to discuss with you. H il J; Ji i i IrWHiHM : i It J 0 1 S PS ('IB enitantj OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS) ,, i, .if MERIT Explore Launch Grow L I'. : v -J Happy Spirit Heating Arts Thinking about starting your own business? This class will help you develop the skills you need to start your journey into business ownership. Indlanpreneurshlp participants work through this FREE course In a classroom environment, and finish ten weeks later with a business plan in hand. There are advisors and coaches available to help you with specific business needs. Dinner will be provided al 5:30 p.m. Class will begin al 6 p.m. We w ill have a Ten Minute break at 7 p.m. Classes include video's of Native American business owners and their stories Grand Ronde Beginning Thursday, April 12, 2012 6 8 p.m. In the Education Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Please pie-register with Mona Edwards MERIT offers: Training Advising Access to Resources fik Cntr for mm semi ssbkb&& tm i- MERIT wh found oc) through ooHaboration of CathoUc Community torviOM, PolK Community Davakipmani Conritton, Salam-Kaifar Community Davatapmant Corporation, anri Waat Valley Houainft Authority in partrtarahip with Cfwrnahata BmaH Buamaaa Oavalopmant Cantar,
