Barbara Koffman Scholarship
Barbara Koffman was a distinguished Reading Clinician and past president of MCRC (1988-1989). She was a mentor to her fellow Reading Clinicians and to many teachers in Manitoba, sharing her expertise, innovative strategies and current research in the field of literacy. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humour, her collaboration with other educators and her dedication to her profession.
The Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians has graduate scholarships available for the 2020-2021 academic year for students intending to certify as reading clinicians. Scholarships of up to $1000.00 are available. Graduate students studying at the Masters or Doctorate level are eligible and are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Applicants must be a resident of Manitoba and meet the following criteria:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Enrolled in an accredited institution
• Provincially Certified Teacher in Manitoba
• Minimum of 2+ years successful teaching experience (or f/t equivalent) • Teaching experience should include literacy instruction
• Intention to pursue requirements for Reading Clinician certification
• If certification requirements have already been met, applicants may be pursuing further studies in of Clinical Reading (e.g. PhD)
• Applicants must intend to serve in some capacity in the area of Clinical Reading in the Province of Manitob
For consideration applications packages should include:
• Recent transcript: strong academic standing
• Resume: previous experience in the area of literacy instruction
• References: Names of up to 3 professional/academic contacts
• Brief autobiography (250-500 words)
• Personal Interview (may be required; may be virtual)
| Application packages can be e-mailed to Sandra Janzen between February 1st to April 1st, 2021 at janzen5@shaw.ca |