Teach for America-Oct 18

-Join in the TFA Conversation with Abby Adams, Teach for America 2010-11 as she shares about her experience on Oct 18 at noon at the CARE House. Kelly Torigoe, the Midwest Recruiter for TFA will participate via Skype. To promote the event and obtain questions for the event, we will ask people via twitter to send us questions (@Civic Engagement) by October 17. After Abby shares her story, Abby and Kelly will address the questions.

-“Chat With Kelly” week is Oct 22-26. To sign up go to this google doc ; feel free to sign up for a time slot. Kelly’s coordinator, Ram Lakhani, will then work with you, send a confirmation and reminder emails.

-Free online events!The TFA Midwest Recruitment team will be holding a series of informational events over the coming months for students at schools throughout the Midwest to learn more about a variety of topics regarding Teach For America. Here is a list of upcoming events that might be great for youto attend. All you have to do is click on the link to RSVP. These are online events and they can sign in and view the presentation from any computer and listen to the audio portion from any phone.

i.Math and Science Education: The Injustice and the Opportunity: October 29^th from 7 to 8 PM EST: Only 50 percent of students growing up in low-income communities will have a math or science teacher who has a major or minor in the field they are teaching. These students' math and science skills lag far behind those of their higher-income peers. Corps members, alumni, and faculty in math and sciences will talk about the opportunity math and science majors have to help solve this inequality in math and science education. Register here.

ii.Impacting Latino Communities: October 29^th from 8 to 9 PM EST: Hear about our commitment to building a diverse corps. This event will feature Latino corps members and alumni sharing their experiences and the impact they made while teaching in Hispanic communities. Register here.

iii.Introduction to Teach For America: October 30^th from 7 to 8 PM EST: A session designed for those with limited prior knowledge about Teach For America. Learn about our mission and approach to closing the achievement gap. One of our corps members will talk about his or her experience. Includes Q&A session. Registerhere.

iv.Impacting Native American Communities:October 30^th from 8 to 9 PM EST: Learn more about Teach For America’s work in Native American-serving regions. Learn about the profound additional impact a Native American can have as a teacher and leader in the corps. Register here.

v.Corps Member and Alumni Stories: November 6^th from 7 to 8 PM EST: A panel of corps members and alumni will discuss their personal experiences in the classroom and the impact it had on their lives. Registerhere.

vi.Parent Information Call: November 7^th from 7 to 8 PM EST: Do your parents have questions and concerns about your decision to join Teach For America? Invite your parents to learn more about our program and to get their questions answered from staff members and other parents. Register here.

vii.Impacting African American Communities: November 8^th from 7 to 8 PM EST: Learn about our commitment to diversity and hear African American corps members and alumni discuss their experiences and the impact they made while teaching in African American communities. Registerhere.

viii.Our High Need Regions: November 27^th from 7 to 8 PM EST:Teach For America currently has 46 regions where we place our teachers. Five of our 46 regions have been named as a region with even more of a need for qualified teachers. These regions are Detroit, Mississippi Delta, Oklahoma, Memphis and the Las Vegas valley. Learn more about each of these regions and how you can potentially make an additional impact in a region with extremely high need for teachers. Register here.

ix.Introduction to Teach For America: December 19^th from 7 to 8 PM EST: A session designed for those with limited prior knowledge about Teach For America. Learn about our mission and approach to closing the achievement gap. One of our corps members will talk about his or her experience. Includes Q&A session. Register here.

Keep in mind that the next deadline for TFA applications is November 2, 2012.

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