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PAWSITIVE REFLECTIONS
T h e S t a r s We r e O u t T h i s S u m m e r ! By Elizabeth Foronda, Community Relations Coordinator
CSDR Teachers and principals continued their dedication to finding the best Bilingual/ Bicultural teaching approach for our deaf students in this the sixth year of training provided through the Center for ASL and English Bilingual Education and Research (CAEBER). Founded in 1997 and housed on the campus of Gallaudet University, CAEBER receives grant money to help schools for the deaf establish in-services focusing on knowledge and skills in ASL/English bilingual teaching theories and practices. Levels 1 and 2 of this training focused on theories of bilingual instruction and are taught at CSDR during the
summer. Levels 3 and 4 focus primarily on application of the training to the classroom throughout the school year. In another training this summer—the ASL/English Bilingual Professional Development (AEBPD) training, participants were John Hencker, Linda Kent,
Shari Kido, Lisa Kuntzsch-Beck, Sharon Nathanson, Alice Rash, Jenni Weiss, Megan Rivadeneyra, Angela Trahan, and Sharon Vollmar. These teachers met daily for 12 days to discuss reading assignments and written reflections with the group. Seminars were led by former graduates of the program Melissa Brown, Lisa Chute, Elizabeth Foronda, and Karen Shannon. It was, and continues to be, a great opportunity for teachers to share ideas, learn from each other, and discuss challenging topics in a safe environment.
Participants in the CAEBER Training
E l e m e n t a r y a n d M i d d l e S c h o o l Ta ke s t o t h e F i e l d s ! By Jeremias Valencia, Sports Coordinator/Assistant Athletic Director
Hello! I am currently the new Elementary and Middle School Sports Coordinator at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside. I want to acknowledge and thank Ken Andrews for his contribution as the previous Sports Coordinator. I hope he continues to provide me with insight and supJeremias Valencia port. I have a tough act to follow! I am very excited to announce our coaches for the Elementary
and Middle School fall sport teams. I look forward to working with these individuals to bring the students energy, a positive attitude, and a strong relationship with the CSDR community. For the Elementary Flag Football 2008-09 season, I am proud to announce that Norman Weiss and Kenny Andrews are our new head coaches. Max Andrade, Fred Weiss, and Elvis Zornoza are also on our coaching staff. Amelia Zornoza is our head
coach for our elementary cheerleading team who will be rooting our players to victory! The Middle School Football Team started practice on August 19. They have been out there sweating and working hard. They look great and are excited about the new season. Ramy Bustamante - Head Coach Brian Goodloe - Defensive Coordinator John Lawson - Offensive Coordinator Steve Biskupiak - strength/ply metrics coach.
Please join us at our games and watch our Cubs Win!