Academia Latina Instructor Information | Academia Latina

July 15-19, 2024 | Grades 7-9

ACADEMIA LATINA is looking for classes that are hands-on, motivating and high interest. We are primarily interested in course proposals that challenge students, promote use of higher level thinking skills, and are designed to fit within our class format. Students enjoy courses that are not traditionally offered in school. We are interested in course that can focus on celebrating Latino/a/x Culture, Building Community and Sharing Knowledge.

In 2022, Academia Latina redesigned their course format. We have added a workshop component to the program. Our typical class period format will remaing the same, meeting for five days. The workshop components will be two-day long sessions from Monday - Thursday. Instructors will be paid $40 per instructional hour. Please give some thought to your course outline and plan hands-on and motivating activities. Please submit your proposal(s) promptly so we can complete the scheduling process early and you can put ACADEMIA LATINA on your calendar. We hope to have the schedule published so we can mail course descriptions and schedules to students in May.

Please submit your course proposal on line by visiting the link below. If you wish to submit more than one proposal, please create a separate submission for each class. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 541-552-8843. We look forward to your participation in the ongoing success of the ACADEMIA LATINA program!

Class Format

Classes will run for 5 days (Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19), with the following Class periods:

Class Period 1: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Class Period 2: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Period 3: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshops will be as followed:

Workshop Session 1 | Monday & Tuesday | 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Wokrshop Session 2 | Wednesday & Thursday | 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

The maximum number of students in ACADEMIA LATINA classes is generally 15 students.

Class Logistics

SUPPLIES
ACADEMIA LATINA will reimburse you for expenses you incur for class supplies up to $5 per student. We have a large supply closet so please check to see if we already have what you need before making any purchases. Purchases over $50 need to be pre-approved. In order to be reimbursed you need to have the original receipt and fill out a reimbursement form.

COPYING
Instructors should plan to have their class materials ready on the first day of class. If you need to make copies please keep the receipt and we will reimburse you.

ROOM/FACILITIES NEEDS
Classes are scheduled in SOU campus rooms. Be sure to indicate if you have special room requirements since we make room requests early.

PROBLEMS
We attempt to schedule classes at times you have indicated are convenient to you. If you have any changes in your plans that will affect when you can teach for ACADEMIA LATINA, please let us know as soon as possible.

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT
Planning ahead for your AV needs is much appreciated by the ACADEMIA LATINA staff. If you know what you will require, please list it on your course proposal.

WAGE AGREEMENT INFORMATION
If you have not taught for SOU Pre-College Youth Programs before you will need to fill out an Employee Data Form, I-9 Form, and a W-4 in order for us to process your wage agreement. These forms will be in your instructor packet and are available from the SOU Pre-College Youth Programs Office. If you have any questions please feel free to call at (541) 552-6452.

CLASS EVALUATIONS
On the last day of your class you are required to hand out course evaluations to your students. Your evaluation materials will be included with your class list and class roster. Please collect and return the evaluations to the Academia Latina office at the end of your last class. We use these evaluations for our grants, to help us improve the program and for future planning.

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