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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 
 THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
 
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 Immigrant Education 
 
 SUMMER COURSES for 
 
 EVENING AND EXTENSION SCHOOL 
 
 TEACHERS AND SUPERVISORS 
 
 IN 
 
 THE STATE OF NEW YORK 
 
 Season 1921 
 
 Special courses on methods of teaching, school 
 
 and class organization, immigration and 
 
 immigrant backgrounds, American political 
 
 institutions and government 
 
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 
 
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 TEACHER-TRAINING IN ADULT EDUCATION 
 Principles and Policies 
 
 SUITABLE types of education for adult non-English-speaking 
 people call for the enlargement and development of evening 
 schools and extension classes. Many readjustments must 
 necessarily be made as to character of educational program 
 and organization, methods of teaching and content of instruc- 
 tion before such schools can accomplish the task which needs 
 to be done. Of chief concern, however, is the development of 
 a corps of competent, trained, experienced, patriotic, unselfish 
 teachers who, although they may already be teaching in day 
 schools, are needed for their influence, help, guidance and 
 service to persons above school age and of mature years. 
 
 Experience has shown that special training is needed for 
 best service in this field. Personality, enthusiasm and a desire 
 to serve are fundaments! in (this as. in .all teaching; special 
 training increases the range of efficiency frorn 100 per cent 
 upward. ' "' ■ ■. ■' ■ ^ . 
 
 Such training the State of New York is attempting to give 
 in cooperation with boards of education, other local school 
 authorities and the colleges, universities and normal schools of 
 the State. Local teaching appointments increasingly are 
 dependent upon special training and in some places promo- 
 tions are entirely dependent upon such special efforts. 
 
 Special courses to provide such training are offered during 
 the year, including the following summer school courses for 
 the season 1 92 1 . Other courses for teachers during the school 
 year are conducted on the university extension plan. 
 
SPECIAL SUMMER SCHOOLS IN ADULT 
 IMMIGRANT EDUCATION 
 
 FOR EVENING AND EXTENSION SCHOOL TEACHERS AND SUPERVISORS 
 JUNE 22— AUGUST 13, 1921 
 
 Courses for 
 
 Organizers, supervisors and administrators of adult immigrant 
 education giving part or full time to such work; and 
 
 Teachers of illiterates or non-English-speaking adults and im- 
 migrant people and engaged in either public or private 
 service or in volunteer effort. 
 
 Programs of Schools and Courses 
 
 Albany, New York State College for Teachers, four courses, 
 July 5 — August 13 
 
 Administration and supervision — W. C. Smith, supervisor of 
 immigrant education, The University of the State of New 
 York; Charles E. Finch, supervisor of Americanization 
 and junior high schools, Rochester, N. Y., and others 
 
 Methods of teaching English — Clara B. Springsteed, assistant 
 supervisor, immigrant education, The University of the 
 State of New York 
 
 Immigrant hac\grounds and homelands — Dr J. V. DePorte, 
 State College for Teachers 
 
 American government — Dr David Hutchinson, State College 
 for Teachers 
 
 Ithaca, Cornell University, State College of Agriculture, July 
 5-August 12 
 
 Administration and supervision — A. E. Rejall, assistant in 
 immigrant education. The University of the State of New 
 York; W. C. Smith, Charles E. Finch and others; con- 
 ducted conjointly with special courses for directors and 
 supervisors of part time or continuation schools and day 
 and evening schools 
 
Chautauqua, Chautauqua Institution, July 4-August 12. 
 New courses on methods of teaching English, immi- 
 grant backgrounds and American government supple- 
 mented by special features. Program announced later. 
 
 Buffalo, State Normal and Training School, three courses, 
 July 5-August 6; five weeks, six sessions each week', 
 including Saturdays 
 
 Methods of teaching English —Frederick Houghton, supervisor 
 of English teaching, public schools, Buffalo 
 
 Immigrant backgrounds— Dr Nathan Peyser, principal of the 
 Warwick School, Brooklyn, and special lecturer. College 
 of the City of New York 
 
 American government— Frederic P. Woellner, instructor 
 Buffalo State Normal School 
 
 Rochester, University of Rochester, three courses, June 22- 
 
 Methods of teaching English— Nellie A. Michelsen, organizer 
 and lecturer in immigrant education, The University of 
 the State of New York 
 
 Immigrant backgrounds— Dr Jonathan F. Scott, University 
 of Rochester 
 
 American government— Dr Harold F. Gosnell, University of 
 Chicago 
 
 Syracuse, Syracuse University, three courses, July 5-August 12 
 
 Methods of teaching English and citizenship— Chrence L. 
 Hewitt, supervisor of immigrant education, Syracuse 
 
 Immigrant backgrounds— ProL A. C. Flick, Syracuse Uni- 
 versity 
 
 American government— Dr F. G. Crawford, Syracuse Uni- 
 versity 
 
 Plattsburg, State Normal School, two courses, July 5-August 12 
 
 Methods of teaching English— Dr Isidore Springer, principal 
 
 of the Lafayette School, Brooklyn, and special lecturer, 
 
 College of the City of New York; three weeks' course,' 
 
 two hours daily, probably July 5 -July 22 
 
American government — George M. Elmendorf, superintendent 
 of schools, Plattsburg — three weeks' course, two hours 
 daily, probably July 25-August 12. 
 
 New York City 
 
 Hunter College, four courses, July 5-August 12 
 
 Methods of teaching English — Dr Henry H. Goldberger, 
 principal of the John Winthrop School, New York City, 
 and lecturer-consultant, immigrant education. The Uni- 
 versity of the State of New York 
 
 Immigrant backgrounds — C. M. Panunzio, specialist in 
 immigration and teacher-lecturer. The University of the 
 State of New York 
 
 American government — Dr George D. Luetscher, instructor, 
 Jamaica High School and Hunter College - 
 
 The immigrant woman — her problems and education — Eliza- 
 beth A. Woodward, assistant in immigrant education. The 
 University of the State of New York 
 
 New York University, July 5-August 12, special summer 
 institute courses including: 
 
 Methods of teaching English — Alexander S. Massell, principal 
 of Evening School 27 and teacher-lecturer. The University 
 of the State of New York 
 
 Organization and direction of immigrant v)or\ — Alexander S. 
 Massell 
 
 Immigration and immigrant backgrounds — Prof. Henry P. 
 Fairchild, New York University 
 
 American government — Prof. Rufus D. Smith 
 
 See special announcement. Limited registration. Special 
 features. 
 
 Teachers College, Columbia University, July 5-August 12, 
 several related courses including: 
 
 Methods of teaching English — Dr Henry H. Goldberger 
 
 School organization and supervision — Dr Henry H. Goldberger 
 
 Diploma in teaching adult immigrants may be secured by 
 completion of one accredited year of study. 
 
 Special features in summer school program. 
 
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Training in Administration and Supervision 
 
 Two special schools for organizers, supervisors and admin- 
 istrators of adult immigrant education will be conducted under 
 state auspices at the State College for Teachers, Albany, and at 
 Cornell University, State College of Agriculture, Ithaca. The 
 former is for those engaged in full or part time in this field of 
 education; the latter for those who will also have special 
 duties and responsibilities relative to continuation schools. 
 One 30-hour course will be given in each place allowing addi- 
 tional time, however, for attendance at other courses. The 
 school at Cornell University will be held conjointly with the 
 special school for continuation school teachers and supervisors. 
 Attendance at either place is limited to those who secure per- 
 mission from the proper authorities in the State Department 
 of Education, Albany. 
 
 Administration and Supervision — Outline of Course 
 
 Problems in adult immigrant education — organization of 
 schools and classes; publicity; advertising; local cooperation; 
 immigrant participation; finance; selection and assignment of 
 teachers; types of extension classes; equipment and material 
 for teaching; standards of efficiency; education law; state 
 aid; social organization of adult education, etc. 
 
 The course is designed to afford a basis for the discussion 
 and partial solution at least of many of the most pressing and 
 difficult problems in the field of adult education from the 
 standpoint of those who as superintendents, principals, organ- 
 izers and directors of such work in local communities are 
 directly responsible for its organization and conduct. 
 
 Outlines of Courses for Teachers 
 
 Methods of teaching English to non- English-speaking adults. 
 This course is devoted entirely to principles and methods in 
 the organization and conduct of evening schools and extension 
 classes in homes, factories and neighborhoods, and to instruc- 
 tion in English to illiterates and non-English-speaking people. 
 
 Immigrant backgrounds and homelands. This course in 
 general has two purposes: (1) to familiarize teachers with 
 the economic, literary, religious, social, political and cultural 
 institutions of immigrant peoples; and (2) largely to provide 
 a proper point of view and a suitable attitude toward immi- 
 grant peoples on the part of American teachers. 
 
American political institutions and government. This course 
 aims to reacquaint teachers with the history and fundamental 
 principles and policies of American political institutions and 
 to familiarize teachers with modern problems of government 
 in relation to the fundamental principles and policies of 
 American political institutions. 
 
 These courses for teachers in general aim: (I) to strengthen 
 them in their own understanding and appreciation of America ; 
 (2) to enable them to understand the immigrant better; (3) to 
 provide effective methods for teaching a common language 
 which will lead to better cooperation among all. 
 
 Class Sessions 
 
 Classes in each of these 30-hour courses are conducted daily 
 five days a week, excepting at the Buffalo State Normal School, 
 where sessions are held six days a week for a period of five 
 weeks. Information concerning schedules of class hours and 
 other details, including expenses, may be secured from 
 directors of summer sessions in these respective institutions. 
 
 University Credit 
 
 Persons satisfactorily completing required work and who 
 are otherwise qualified are able to secure university or college 
 credit. State certificates will be issued to all persons satisfac- 
 torily completing the courses. 
 
 Under the above-outlined plan teachers are given the 
 opportunity of specializing in related courses during their 
 summer school period, supplemented by special opportunities 
 for study and conference for which they may secure usual 
 university credit as in the case of other summer school courses. 
 Persons carrying courses in normal schools may be able also 
 to secure regular credit of university and college grade, if they are 
 otherwise educationally qualified to secure such credit, through 
 arrangements with the State College for Teachers at Albany. 
 
 Tuition and Fees 
 
 Registration fees will be required in all courses for teachers 
 excepting in those at state normal schools and at the State 
 College for Teachers; no fees will be required in courses on 
 administration and supervision at Cornell University and the 
 State College for Teachers. Tuition fees will be charged all 
 persons desiring college or university credit or recognition 
 except in state-supported institutions and at Hunter College, 
 New York. 
 
special Conferences 
 
 Many special topics and problems relating to the general 
 organization and conduct of adult immigrant education and 
 extensions of education for Americanization, and also special 
 problems of teaching, which can not be incorporated in the 
 foregoing courses will be considered in specially arranged con- 
 ferences, round tables and open forum sessions. At all the 
 instructional centers such special conferences will be arranged 
 under the leadership and guidance of specially competent 
 persons. The members of the State Department of Educa- 
 tion, local educational representatives and specialists on the 
 various topics to be considered will be scheduled for lectures 
 and discussions. These conferences, a series of which will be 
 conducted at each summer school, will be scheduled so that 
 persons attending special training courses may strengthen their 
 regular study by more intimate contact with some of the special 
 problems in which they may be interested. 
 
 While attendance at these conferences and at any other 
 special features which may be provided is optional and yields 
 no credit, it is regarded as an essential part of the summer 
 program and persons registered in courses are expected to 
 attend. 
 
 Special Features 
 
 Added attractions to make the summer courses and con- 
 ferences most helpful will likely be provided in the form of 
 arranged observation trips through immigrant communities and 
 evening and extension schools and classes; personal surveys 
 and visitations; luncheons, dinners and parties among immi- 
 grant people; student residence in immigrant neighborhoods; 
 volunteer service; music; displays of immigrant arts and 
 handicrafts; attendance at services in immigrant churches; 
 excursions to points of interest particularly relating to immi- 
 grant people; attendance at naturalization courts; observation 
 of health clinics, child welfare work, community centers and 
 general recreation. 
 
 State Laws and Policies 
 
 The permanency of adult immigrant education is now 
 assured by recent action of the State Legislature approved 
 by the Governor. The State Department of Education is 
 authorized to reimburse local school authorities to an amount 
 of one-half the salaries paid the teachers engaged in evening 
 
and extension school teaching among illiterates and adult non- 
 English-speaking people up to but not in excess of $1000 for 
 each teacher so employed. This is in accordance with the recom- 
 mendations of superintendents, principals and other local 
 educational authorities of the State. Chief responsibility for 
 the organization and conduct of such work is transferred to 
 the several localities of the State and state aid is provided. 
 This new legislation empowers state educational authorities 
 in cooperation with boards of education to prescribe courses 
 of study and standards of instruction. Qualifications for 
 teachers, therefore, are likely if anything to be raised with 
 increased emphasis placed upon special training and com- 
 petency in addition to successful experience. Such also is in 
 accordance with the recommendations of educational author- 
 ities throughout the State and especially in those places where 
 preference in all teaching appointments has been given to 
 those who have been able to show special training or attend- 
 ance in such training as particular evidence of fitness for 
 teaching. 
 
 Teaching standards, therefore, will not be lowered in any 
 respect but on the other hand will likely be materially increased. 
 It is therefore desirable for teachers who either are now 
 engaged in such evening and extension school teaching or who 
 likely may be candidates for such teaching to take advantage 
 of the opportunity for training offered during the summer 
 courses. It is also desirable that boards of education and local 
 school authorities take suitable steps toward encouraging such 
 teachers or prospective teachers to undertake such special 
 studies to prepare them for increased efficiency. 
 
 Continued Teacher Training 
 
 During the past year sixty special courses for teachers have 
 been conducted at various points throughout the State in 
 cooperation with existing educational institutions and with 
 local educational authorities. About 2800 teachers have been 
 enrolled. 
 
 Aside from summer schools all or practically all such 
 teacher-training courses have been conducted on the univer- 
 sity extension plan, thus enabling teachers not only to secure 
 a state certificate but also university credit. This plan will 
 be continued during the season 1921-22 and other training 
 provisions will be made so that special facilities will be prac- 
 tically universal throughout the State. 
 
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Applications for special extension courses in this and 
 related fields are solicited and will be given immediate attention. 
 
 Special information relative to these and other courses may 
 be secured directly from the institutions named or by applica- 
 tion to Robert T, Hill, director of teacher-training in immi- 
 grant education and university extension, State Department 
 of Education, Albany. More detailed information concerning 
 teachers' qualifications and courses of training will be available 
 upon application. Additions to program will be given special 
 publicity. 
 
 Adult Immigrant Education — a Permanent Program 
 
 The main features of the continued program of elementary 
 adult education, chiefly among non-English-speaking people, 
 aliens and new citizens includes: extended service of public 
 evening schools; organization and conduct of extension classes 
 outside of building; compulsory elementary education for 
 illiterate minors; minimum English requirements for voting; 
 preparation for naturalization and citizenship; extended edu- 
 cational privileges for the unprivileged; general community 
 cooperation among native and foreign-born people. 
 
 New Legislation 
 
 The amended new law relating to the continuance and 
 extension of state and local effort is as follows: 
 
 The Commissioner of Education or the board of education or trustees 
 of any city or school district may provide for the establishment of courses 
 of instruction or study and schools in connection with factories, places of 
 employment, or in such other places as he or they may deem advisable, 
 for the purpose of giving instruction to foreign-born and native adults 
 and minors over the age of 16 years. Such course of instruction 
 or study shall include instruction in English, history, civics and other 
 subjects tending to promote good citizenship and to increase vocational 
 efficiency. Such course of instruction and study shall be prescribed by 
 the Regents of The University of the State of New York, and shall be 
 in conformity with rules to be adopted by them. If the board of education 
 or trustees of a city or school district shall establish such a course of 
 instruction or study, and shall employ teachers properly qualified as 
 provided by law to give such instruction, the Commissioner of Education 
 shall apportion in the same manner as teachers quotas are apportioned 
 to such city or school district an amount equal to one-half the salary 
 paid to each of such teachers, but not to exceed $1000 for each teacher 
 so employed. 
 
 Special information concerning the application and admin- 
 istration of the new law relating to adult immigrant education 
 may be secured from W. C. Smith, supervisor of immigrant 
 education. State Department of Education, Albany. 
 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 
 
 THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
 
 DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL AND EXTENSION EDUCATION 
 
 LEWIS A. WILSON, DIRECTOR 
 
 Immigrant Education 
 
 The following persons who are attached to the immigrant 
 education staff will assist in the summer courses as lecturers 
 and instructors: 
 
 W. C. Smith, Supervisor of Immigrant Education 
 
 Clara B. Springsteed, Assistant 
 
 Caroline A. Whipple, Assistant 
 
 Elizabeth A. Woodward, Assistant 
 
 John L. Riley, Assistant 
 
 Alfred E. Rejall, Assistant 
 
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