UDL-+Post+Doc

>   **Subject:**    **Post Doc Fellowships in UDL** > Dear Colleagues, > I write again to let you know that Boston College and CAST are actively recruiting postdoctoral fellows for year two of our OSEP funded leadership preparation grant. The fellowship affords an opportunity for scholars and researchers to study at Boston College and engage in collaborative research at the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST). > Our goal is to recruit promising candidates who can help grow this now bourgeoning field of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This January we welcomed our first two “UDL Fellows” who have already proven to be extraordinary additions to both institutions. They will be with us for one year, enjoying full access to CAST’s facilities in Wakefield, MA as well as the abundant resources of Boston College’s Lynch School of Education. Each fellow is assigned to teams of mentors comprised of Lynch School faculty members and CAST researchers, instructional designers and policy analysts. Working collaboratively, each team will produce a body of work in two of the following four UDL leadership areas: Each fellow is expected to construct a portfolio of products and activities revealing their capacity to assume key leadership roles in a multitude of settings where UDL will be or is currently implemented. > More about the UDL Fellowship: · At the conclusion of the appointment, Fellows are expected to have completed a collaborative product that contributes to the advancement of UDL as a framework for curriculum reform for all students, including those with disabilities. > The Application Process: > We would greatly appreciate your reference of potential candidates to us at any time throughout the duration of the project. For this coming September we are requesting completed applications by March 15. A nomination from you or a note of interest from a prospective candidate would get the process started. Self-nominations are also welcome. We can be reached at jacksonr@bc.edu or UDLFellows@cast.org. > We apologize for any duplicate announcements coming your way. We welcome any and all inquiries. We have an application package ready for email delivery upon request to UDLFellows@CAST.org > Sincerely, > Richard Jackson > jacksonr@bc.edu > Tracey Hall > thall@cast.org > Elizabeth (Boo) Murray, CAST > bmurray@cast.org > ______________________________ ________ > For a profile of Lynch School faculty, go to: > http://www.bc.edu/schools/ lsoe/facultystaff.html > For a profile of CAST researchers, go to: > http://cast.org/about/staff/ index.html > Tracey Hall, PhD > Senior Research Scientist/Instructional Designer > CAST > 40 Harvard Mills Square > Suite 3 > Wakefield, MA 01880 > Tel: 781-245-2212 x227 > Fax: 781-245-5212 > TTY: 781-245-9320 >
 * Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
 * Curriculum and Instructional Practices
 * Formative and Summative Assessment Systems
 * Policy Development at National, State and Local Levels
 * Year 1 Fellowships began in January 2010. Ensuing fellowships (Years 2-4) will run from September to August.
 * Fellows will receive a full time, 12 month appointment for which they will receive a $60,000 stipend.
 * Individual programs of study will be negotiated during the first month following appointment. Depending on prior experience, preparation and interest, Fellows will be assigned to mentoring teams comprised of Boston College faculty and CAST researchers and policy analysts. Such co-mentoring is designed to ensure a high quality and productive collaborative experience for both the Fellows and their mentors.
 * Fellows will receive up to 9 credits of tuition remission and reimbursement of travel to professional conferences.