News and Events
Otterbein Student Chapter of Collegiate Middle Level Association selected for national leadershipThe Otterbein College student chapter of the Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA) recently was named the National Officers of the national CMLA, overseeing all CMLA chapters throughout the country.
The current Otterbein and National CMLA leadership team include the following students: Chief Executive Officer Lauren Prossack of Hilliard, OH; Assistant Executive Officer Katie Ostendorf of West Chester, OH; Chief Communication Officer Katie Robinson of Circleville, OH; and Chief Business Officer David Mossbarger of Canton, OH.
OCMLA or Otterbein Collegiate Middle Level Association is an affiliate of the National Middle School Association (NMSA). The national Collegiate Middle Level Association was founded by John Swaim in 1989 and currently has 31 chapters. These 31 chapters represent a growing number of colleges and universities who are now preparing teachers to teach young adolescents in the middle grades (Ohio Middle Childhood Licensure includes grades 4-9).
OCMLA is a professional and social organization on campus for all middle childhood education majors. OCMLA hosts a variety of professional development opportunities as well as social events. Past events include a First Year Teacher Panel; a Children's Services speaker; a workshop at the William Sheridan Teacher store; and a team-building event at Vertical Adventures rock climbing. Upcoming events include a classroom management speaker and a resume workshop.
Early Childhood 4-5 Generalist Endorsement
The Department of Education at Otterbein College would like to announce the Early Childhood 4-5 Generalist Endorsement, which consists of 5 courses for a total of 15 graduate credit hours. It will be offered July 20th through August 17th, M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information contact the Graduate School and Continuing Studies Welcome center (phone: 614-823-3210 or email).
Professors Receive $5,000 Grant
Education professors Clare Kilbane and Karen Robinson received an Innovation Grant in Summer 2008 to fund Multimedia Instruction and Performance Assessment. A professional learning community of five faculty from the education department will explore how technology can be better used to document student learning in the Early Childhood Licensure Program.
