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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 14 April 2009 14:01 |
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Welcome!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 April 2009 14:22 )
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Torrance Testing Opportunities! |
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Written by Nathan Duffy
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Friday, 18 September 2009 09:44 |
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Are you interested in learning your students’ creative strengths?
If so, the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) are for you!
We would like to continue researching the impact of the FPSP on students in Minnesota and are considering offering the tests at $10.00 per student during the State Competition on March 27.
The Figural Tests consist of three – 10 minute sections.
These tests will provide you and parents with valuable information about your students, and would come to you at a minimal cost. Tests may be paid for by the school or by the students’ parents. Scholastic Testing Service has offered to assist in administering the tests. They will also score the tests and provide a full interpretation of the test results.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Cheryl at:
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 10 January 2010 21:17 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 18 September 2009 11:00 |
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Participation begins with a school-approved coach.
Coaches may be teachers, retired teachers, parents, or volunteers from the community.
Coaches receive training by attending an MN FPSP sponsored workshop.
Workshops are conducted by the Executive Director or FPSP trainers. A workshop fee is charged.
Another way to participate is to become a state certified evaluator. Training is provided at no charge.
Volunteers are also needed for regional, state, and international competitions.
Email
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for more information about any of the above opportunities. |
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Global Issues Team Problem Solving CHANGE at IC 2010 |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 18 October 2009 19:49 |
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The venue for the Global Issues Team Problem Solving competition at IC 2010 will be changed so that each division competes within a large area rather than separate dorm rooms.
No additional dorm rooms are available at UW-La Crosse, so this is our only option that will allow for consistency among teams as they compete.
A video showing this arrangement will be placed on the International website prior to the conference so that all teams and coaches will be aware of the competition set-up. This change will also be publicized in the Champion Registration Packet. Additionally, when the video is available, we will link to it.
While not all Affiliate Programs are familiar with this format, the large room situation will provide consistent directions and monitoring for all teams. More information will be provided as we get closer to the conference.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 October 2009 20:04 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 20:52 |
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IC Ad Hoc Volunteer Committee – General Info
Minnesota FPS will be hosting the 2010 International Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 10-13, 2010. As hosts, we have the opportunity to assist in the day to day workings of the conference.
The purpose of this committee is to:
- Volunteer during the conference
- Assist in finding volunteers for the conference
- Assist in finding Host Families for our International friends
The time commitment varies according to:
- How much time you can give in planning prior to the conference
- How much time you can give during the conference
- Whether or not you have a student competing in the conference
This committee will communicate:
- Mostly via email
- Possibly during free time at the regional and state competitions
- If the committee feels that it would be beneficial to set aside a special meeting, separate from the above events, a centrally located site will be chosen.
Duties to assist with at IC:
- For those of you that have had the IC experience, have you ever been greeted by someone from the host state? I know that I never was. Wouldn’t it be great if we actually had shifts of adults and students to greet our guests as they registered? Maybe we can even get some MN trinkets donated to hand them.
- It is our job to provide a choir director and someone to accompany on the piano. (The accompanist could be one of our students.)
- The Zippy Newsletter Editor
- Monitors for the competitions
- Oral Presentation (skit) Judges
- A Scenario Reading Facilitator
- People to help supervise the CmPS Fair
- People to help chaperone the dances
- People to supervise at the Opening Ceremony, the Variety Show, and the Closing Ceremony.
- Awards Set up.
- IC Mural Coordination
- Help unload the IC truck and re-load. Students would be great for this! We really need help here.
- And more…
If you want to volunteer at the International Competition (IC), please fill out this form.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 18 September 2009 22:17 )
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