Get a Master's Degree through the University of Akron, College of Education's Outreach Program. Their cohorts get the benefits of the "Take 3/Pay for 2" scholarships, and meeting at off-site locations.

ALSO, UA will be offering a 4th & 5th grade endorsement for K-3 license holders this coming Fall--just three courses and praxis.

See the UA page for more information on offerings and enrollment.

Leads from News & Updates

Stimulus Should Alleviate Lay-Offs-- The district will use its stimulus money to create new positions that focus on targeted teaching in areas, such as literacy. These newly created positions will greatly reduce or eliminate the need to lay off (suspend the contacts of) current teachers. The new positions are first being offered to senior teachers who agree to retire or resign from the district within the next two years--when the funding runs out. Those who agree to leave the district (Service Separation Agreement) will also be given an incentive bonus, as their separation helps the district avoid a "funding cliff." Movement to new positions will in turn create openings in the buildings for other teachers, including those on the recall list. The new positions will next be offered to other teachers in the district, and also to anyone who would otherwise be laid off.
TWO INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS will be held at the Kenmore High School auditorium for teachers interested in stimulus jobs and a Service Separation agreement: Monday July 6 at 4:00pm. and Tuesday July 7 at 10:00 AM.
STRS is looking at potential changes to the plan due heavy losses in the market. See "Long Term Contingency Planning Discussion" in the STRS May Newsletter for more information.

Strides Against Breast Cancer

The 2009 Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be Saturday, October 10th at Lock 3 Park.

Much thanks again to all of the Akron teachers, families, students and friends who participated in the 2008 Walk. We raised a record amount for the cause & had a record number of buildings participating--see Strides our page for more info.