61. Platform For Quality Public Education In The District Of Columbia We ask that the aspiring district of columbia candidates speak Systemwide Governance.Restructure the board of education as a more effective elected body. http://www.dcwatch.com/schools/ps980711.htm

Back to public schools main page Platform for Quality Public Education in the District of Columbia July 11, 1998 Home Bibliography Calendar Columns ... themail archives PLATFORM FOR QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA We need our elected officials to contribute to the leadership of a cooperative initiative to improve public education; so that District residents have a public school system to count on, believe in and of which we can be proud On July 11, 1998 a coalition of District parents, local school educators and community activists (listed on the back) [below] came together to articulate a platform on public education The platform expressed below represents an effort to build on the experiences and background of participants to identify education priorities and the areas where strong consensus exists. We ask that the aspiring District of Columbia candidates speak to the issues raised in this platform during the 1998 elections. Education Program Establish a high quality school system that offers multiple programs and options (and supports them) such that all students can graduate prepared for gainful employment, post secondary education and training or both. Staff all schools to provide a full spectrum of disciplines including art, music, second and native language, technology, physical education, as well as core subjects of mathematics, reading, language arts, science, and social studies; and provide counselors and librarians to support these offerings.

62. ERIC - Urban Education Web Site CCLC program provides funding to schools in the district of columbia to improve 1994 2000 Since 1994, the National Center for education Statistics (NCES http://eric-web.tc.columbia.edu/msasub.asp?mid=2&sid=12

63. Against All Odds - George Washington University The Legal Aid Society of the district of columbia; Legal Services of NorthernVirginia; Mexican American Legal Defense and education Fund. http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/miscpubs/csle/against/

AGAINST ALL ODDS A Directory of Community Resources for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and/or Exceptional Children and Their Families in the DC Metro Area This document was finalized in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Language and Education The Graduate School of Education and Human Development The George Washington University. For additional information on culturally and linguistically diverse students, visit the NCBE website: www.ncela.gwu.edu Table of Contents Preface Basic Needs Services Hotlines ... Basic Needs Food, Clothing and Shelter Bread for the City, 14th Street Site Bread for the City, Ontario Road Site Community Outreach and Academic Support Trust Crisis Intervention, Montgomery County ... Services Emotional, Social and Psychological Services Northern Virginia Family Services Multicultural Clinical Center Psychiatric Institute of Washington Family Therapy Institute of Alexandria ... Medical Services Community-Based: Pediatric, Prenatal and Nutrition Child Health Services, Prince Georges County Family and Child Services of Washington, D.C. The Family Place Hunt Place ... Washington Free Clinic Dental Northern Virginia Dental Clinic Emergency Hunteman Ambulance Service, Inc.

64. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Comprehensive information on the system, including departments, employment, individual schools, and Category Regional North America education School districts...... who lost their lives in the columbia space shuttle 1/29/03, district Releases StatusReport On Equity and of the January 14 Board of education Meeting The http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/

imgTag='Home Discover CMS Employment Departments ... Contact Us Message from the Superintendent on the proposed budget In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, our first and most important goal is student achievement...... Click Here for the Full Story INSIDE CMS Board of Education / Policies Meet the Superintendent Goals / Balanced Scorecard Lunch Menu ... School Profiles VISIT A SCHOOL Pre-K Schools Clear Creek Double Oaks Greenway Park Idlewild Lebanon Road Long Creek Merry Oaks International Academy Morehead Nations Ford new grier road Oakhurst @ Grier Road Piney Grove Plaza Road Rama Road Reedy Creek Reid Park / Amay James Sedgefield Starmount Tryon Hills Walter G. Byers Winding Springs Windsor Park Elementary Schools Albemarle Road Allenbrook Ashley Park Bain Barringer Berryhill Beverly Woods Blythe Briarwood Chantilly/Billingsville Clear Creek Collinswood Cornelius Cotswold Crown Point David Cox Road Davidson Devonshire Dilworth Druid Hills Eastover Elizabeth Lane Elizabeth Traditional First Ward Greenway Park Hawk Ridge Hickory Grove Hidden Valley Highland Mill Highland Renaissance Hornets Nest Huntersville Huntingtowne Farms Idlewild Irwin Ave. Open

65. College411 Parents Charles County; district of columbia Public Schools National Clearinghouse for BilingualEducation Brochures for Parents Parents will find advice on talking http://www.college411.org/parent.html

PARENTS Area School Systems Parent involvement makes an enormous impact on students' attitude, attendance, and academic achievement. The following are links to area school systems: Alexandria Anne Arundel County Arlington Baltimore County ... Catholic Schools (Archdiocese of Washington) Charles County District of Columbia: Public Schools Public Charter Schools Fairfax County Howard County ... Prince William County The State of Maryland has a clickable map to link to most of its county school systems. The State of Virginia has a table to link to most of its county school systems. Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) ERIC offers over 30 online brochures for parents on subjects such as testing, the gifted child, financial aid and computers in the classroom. You can email your questions about child development and parenting to AskERIC and get a response within 2 working days.

66. Canada Web Directory: School Districts BC Ministry of education British columbia School districts - Clickable parents fromthe North Okanagan, Shuswap school district in British columbia, Canada http://dirs.educationcanada.com/cat/200593/

Search Jobs Employer Centre Resource Centre My ECN Centre Facts and Links British Columbia Facts Employers Job Postings Events Search Directory Entire Directory This Province Browse Employers Regions: Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick ... New Employers Inside the ECN About the ECN Join the ECN Help FAQ ECN ... Education / School Districts Web Sites in Category School Districts BC Ministry of Education - British Columbia School Districts - Clickable provincial map with links to school district web sites. School District 20 - The Kootenay-Columbia School District is located on the slopes of the picturesque Selkirk Mountains, and in the valleys of the Lower Columbia River Basin. School District 22 - Located at the north end of the Okanagan Valley in south-central British Columbia, Canada, serving approximately 10,400 students from the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Lavington, Lumby and Cherryville, and surrounding areas. School District 23 - This district serves 23,000 K-12 public school students in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. School District 27 - Serving the Cariboo-Chilcotin district of BC. Our goal is to enable students to develop a life long enthusiasm for learning and a caring, responsible attitude toward our community and the world.

67. DC Arc and Information Projects under the Individuals with Disabilities education Act. andteaching hospitals in all states, the district of columbia, the US http://www.dcarc.org/links/links_resources.htm

Follow these links to other web sites that provide information on a wide variety of topics relating to mental retardation and developmental disabilities, including education, advocacy and employment. The Arc of the United States With more than 1,100 affiliated chapters and 140,000 members across the United States, The Arc (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States) is the country's largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families. Site provides links to government information and resources. Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers Home page of the Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers. The Alliance is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, and focuses on providing technical assistance for establishing, developing, and coordinating Parent Training and Information Projects under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. American Association of University Affiliated Programs (UAPs) Home page of the American Association of University Affiliated Programs (UAPs). UAPs are located at major universities and teaching hospitals in all states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and territories. UAPs target and engage in activities to support the independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

68. District Of Columbia State Of Education: DC Tag Outreach Schedule 22Oct, Mon, 1000 - 200 PM, US Dept of education, education Fair, KEN To Visit TheOfficial Website of the Government of the district of columbia Government of http://seo.dc.gov/services/post_secondary_financial_assistance/tuition_assistanc

State Education Office SEO HOME Tuition Assistance Applications Eligibility ... Publications* College Participation Eligible Schools Alphabetically Eligible Schools by State Program Information Regulations ... REQUESTS DC Tag Outreach Schedule 01-02 DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program October DATE 01-02 DAY TIME LOCATION PROGRAM STAFF ATTENDING VEHICLE STATUS 4-Oct Wed 9:00 - 1:00 PM Ramanda Inn National Scholarship Service's College Fair KEN NEED MARKET 5-Oct Fri 4:00 - 7:00 PM Open House Strive DC Incorporated KEN/RHOMA NEED WORKSHOP 13-Oct Sat DC Dept of Employ Serv EOC College Day KEN NEED MARKET 16-Oct Tues 5:45 PM College Planning Workshop School Without Walls KEN NEED WORKSHOP 18-Oct Thurs 8:00 - 5:00 PM DC Convention Center Joint Utility Discount Day JAMES NEED MARKET 18-Oct Thurs 2:15 PM Rehoboth Beach, Delaware DEL-DC-MD ASFAA Neophyte Train. KEN NEED WORKSHOP 20-Oct Sat 12:30-1:00 PM Open House Bowie State University KEN NEED WORKSHOP 20-Oct Sat 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern High School LAURENT NO WORKSHOP 22-Oct Mon 10:00 - 2:00 PM US Dept of Education Education Fair KEN/RHOMA NEED MARKET 27-Oct Sat 11:00- 4:00 PM Hine Jr. HS

69. New Westminster Public Library: Links - Education Canadian Parents for French columbia Square Adult Centre Provincial ExaminationsSchool district No. in 2000 Ministry of Advanced education, Student Services http://www.nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca/links/education.htm

Education Continuing Education Financial Aid Elementary/High School ESL ... Universities and Colleges Return to the Links Page Continuing Education New Westminster Parks and Recreation New Westminster School District British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby Parks and Recreation ... Burnaby School District Continuing Education Community Centred College for the Retired 6650 Southoaks Cres.,Burnaby, Phone 604-517-8732 Coquitlam Continuing Education Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services Douglas College Continuing Education Langara College ... Vancouver School Board Elementary/High School B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils B.C. Ministry of Education B.C. Teachers' Federation Canada-Wide Educational Organizations ... ERIC : a huge database of articles and abstracts in the education field Integrated Resource Packages : from the BC Ministry of Education New Westminster Secondary School Online Schools Book : a complete listing of BC schools, both public and independent

70. Educational Organizations and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education. unitedStates and the school boards of the district of columbia, Guam, Hawaii http://lcmr.capemayschools.com/Educational_Organizations/organizations.htm

Home New Stuff District High School ... Educational Publications Lower Cape May Regional School District Educational Organizations Please notify the webmaster of any broken links. Thank you. NJ Department of Education (NJ DOE) - The primary mission of the Department of Education is to create the opportunity for all learners in all districts to demonstrate high levels of achievement through attainment of the Core Curriculum Content Standards. US Department of Education (US DOE) Academy for Educational Development (AED) An independent, nonprofit service organization committed to addressing human development needs in the United States and throughout the world. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 16,500 educational leaders across North america and in many other countries. American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) - Initially formed over 60 years ago and continues its mission to "support the advancement of the physics education profession and the quality and effectiveness of physics education in the U.S. and throughout the World." American Federation of Teachers (AFT) - An 940,000-member union of public and professional employees, including public and private school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs), higher education faculty and professionals, employees of state and local governments, nurses and health professionals.

71. Idaho Education Association News Releases teachers, said Robin Nettinga, president of the Idaho education Association. andsecondary teachers from 49 states and the district of columbia earned the http://www.idahoea.org/happenings/news release.html

WELCOME WHAT'S HAPPENING Current Events IEA Reporter ... ARCHIVED CURRENT EVENTS Look for more news releases to be posted in the coming weeks! School districts reduce staff to meet budget shortfalls IEA takes issue with GOP leader's remarks 117 Idaho teachers earn National Board certification for 1999-2000 1999-2000 National Board Certified Teachers from Idaho ... 1994-1999 National Board Certified Teachers from Idaho 117 Idaho teachers earn National Board certification for 1999-2000 (Boise, Dec. 2000) A record number of Idaho teachers have earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). NBPTS recently notified 117 Idaho teachers that they have successfully completed the rigorous program. The number of successful Idaho candidates ranked the state eighth highest in the nation. Since 1994, 208 Idaho teachers have passed the exams. That number ranks Idaho as the ninth best in the nation. "We are extremely proud of these hard-working and knowledgeable teachers," said Robin Nettinga, president of the Idaho Education Association. "We are also very pleased with our national rankings. Idaho is the only small state in top 10."

72. Education World® : Curriculum : Helping Children Cope: Teacher Resources For Ta This resource from the US Department of education includes Suggestions Disaster ManualThis crisis resource from the district of columbia schools includes http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr369.shtml

Professional Development Center Archives: VIEW ALL ARTICLES The Arts ... Archives Curriculum Article C U R R I C U L U M A R T I C L E Helping Children Cope: Teacher Resources for Talking About Tragedy Teachers play a critical role in how children handle events related to September 11, 2001. Education World has compiled a list of Web sites to help teachers discuss the tragedy with students. Included: Links to Web resources for helping children cope with crisis. More September 11 Resources Don't miss the following Education World resources: September 11: Lessons and Resources for Classroom Teachers Remembering September 11 Lesson Plans Teaching About Islam, the Middle East Jan Jewell is a teacher at Cheyenne Middle School in Oklahoma City. She and her students have had experience dealing with acts of terror. The bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City is a memory her students live with every day. As news broke about the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., Jewell's students first wanted to know why some kids were being picked up by their parents and why those parents felt afraid, Jewell said. With students who were left behind, "We talked about fearing things over which we had no control," said Jewell. "Then we talked about not giving into fear because then they [the terrorists] win. We talked about channeling our feelings into thinking about what we could do to help. We talked about how everyone responded to us when our federal building was bombed." Eventually, the students turned their energies to talking about ideas, Jewell continued. "We could make cards," the students suggested. "We could write letters "

73. The School Improvement Catalog Components of a Good State Plan for Vocational education, $6.00. DisciplinaryExclusion, $4.00. district of columbia residents Add 5.75% sales tax. http://www.cleweb.org/catalog/order.htm

Order List Please print and return your order to the Center for Law and Education Publication Quantity Price Parent Resources: Urgent Message for Parents Urgent Message: Families Crucial to School Reform Parents Are Powerful Los Padres Tienen Poder A New Generation of Evidence Beyond the Bake Sale New Resources: Education Rights of Children with Disabilities: A Revised and Updated Primer for Advocates Urgent Message for Educators/Families Small Schools, Big Imagination Powerful Schools Handbook Disability Resources: Ensuring Access, Equity and Quality for Students with Disabilities in School-to-Work Systems: A Guide to Federal Law and Policies IDEA Amendments Stress Quality Inclusion of Students with Disabilities Who are Labeled Disruptive Overview: Education Rights of IDEA and 504 1997 Amendments When Parents and Educators Do Not Agree Other Resources: Ensuring Access, Equity and Quality for Students with Disabilities in School-to-Work Systems: A Guide to Federal Law and Policies Planning for Title I Programs Planificacion para los programas Title I Resources for Teaching All Aspects of an Industry The School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 School-to-Work Opportunities Packet New Directions at Madison Park CLE Newsnotes #43/Perkins Act Fact Sheets State Assessments for the Perkins Act Components of a Good State Plan for Vocational Education Disciplinary Exclusion Racially Disparate School Discipline

74. COACH DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF STATE COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL education FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. ShirleyWade, Executive Director district of columbia Arc, Inc. http://www.projectaction.org/coach/stateshe/dc.html

AED's Home Page NICHCY's Home Page State Sheets DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESOURCES ADA TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION PROJECT ACTION 700 Thirteenth Street, NW , Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 347- 7385(TTY) (202) 737-7914(fax) E-mail: projaction@aol.com URL: www.projectaction.org D.C. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY Elizabeth Parker, Acting Administrator Rehabilitation Services Administration Department of Human Services 800 9th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 OFFICE OF STATE COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Carol Wallington, Director Vocational Transition Services Unit Walker Jones Elementary School 1st and K Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 STATE MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAM BR> Francis A. Bowie, Administrator Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Administration Commission on Social Services Department of Human Services 429 O Street, N.W., #202 Washington, DC 20001 STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL Antonio Fisher, Executive Director DC DD State Planning Council 2700 Martin L. King, Jr. Avenue, SE

75. Joining : AmeriCorps*VISTA AmeriCorps AmeriCorps*VISTA district of columbia This page service agencies, andlocal/districtwide homeless is a law related education academy established http://www.americorps.org/joining/vista/vista_dc.html

AmeriCorps*VISTA Programs: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Wyoming Programs are listed in alphabetical order by city. Projects please contact your Corporation State Office for updates. Joining AmeriCorps AmeriCorps*VISTA : District of Columbia This page was last updated on Monday, December 16, 2002 Coalition for Residential Education Washington No description available. How to Apply! D.C. Public Schools Washington AmeriCorps*VISTA Members will be utilize as resource mobilizer and capacity builders to assist in developing student "Service-Learning" opportunities within 18 D. C. Publice High Schools. The D. C. Public School AmeriCorp*VISTA project is a part of the Service-Learning initiative that has operated in the District for the past two years under the AmeriCorp*VISTA sponsorship of "Community Impact". The members will also assist in strengthening the organizations infrastructure and community awareness through recuritment and training of community volunteer participants. How to Apply! Entrepreneur Corp/NCRC Washington No description available.

76. CES Program Description and community problems for residents of the district of columbia. Program • BasicFinancial Management • LifeSmarts Consumer education for Teenagers http://www.udc.edu/coes/ces/CESprogram.htm

CES Program Description The District of Columbia Coopertaive Extenstion Service (CES) is a totally urban and district-wide informal education system within the Community Outreach and Extension Services (COES) Division of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). It is linked in a unique partnership with the nationwide Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the District of Columbia Government. The CES educational programs are one means through which UDC fulfills it's land-grant mission. As an outreach program of the University, the CES educational system works directly with District residents. CES uses the land-grant system's reserch and experience to solve individual and community problems for residents of the District of Columbia. CES educates Washingtonians through free and fee-based, non-credit education classes, workshops, demonstrations and technical assistance in five major program areas:

77. EAPD -- Links Associations/Societies Acossiation for Dental education in Europe Association ConnecticutState Dental Association district of columbia Dental Society FDI http://www.eapd.gr/links.htm

EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Home Publications Events Members ... Guestbook Links to other World Wide Web Sites You may wish to explore other sites on the World Wide Web in addition to EAPD - to find other dental resources, to access non-dental information, or just to have fun. The list of sites below is organized by the following categories: Dental Sites European Paediatric Societies and Associations International Associations/Societies ... WWW Tools/Resources Dental Sites European Paediatric Dentistry Societies and Associations Danish Society of Paediatric Dentistry (Danish languauge) Hellenic Society of Paediatric Dentistry (Greek Language) International Associations/Societies Acossiation for Dental Education in Europe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Academy of General Dentistry Alaska Dental Society ... University of Washington Other Dental Sites American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Academy of Periodontology American Association of Endodontists ... U.S. Army Dental Command Home Page

78. Mrs. Kaufman's Resume ESD 123, ESD 189 and the Gates Teacher Leadership Project, the Northwest Councilfor Computer education and Learning Space. 19891992. columbia School district. http://www.ksd.org/eastgate/Schoolsite/Kaufman/resume.htm

Mrs. Kaufman's Resume Mrs. Kaufman's Class Homework Center Classroom Showcase Lessons ... Technology Vickie Kaufman kaufvi@ksd.org Education B.S. Elementary Education Eastern Oregon State College Experience 1992-Present Kennewick School District, Eastgate Elementary Taught fourth grade self contained and then in a four/five loop, teaming with five other teachers. Integration of thematic units meeting the Washington State Essential Learning Requirements and the goals of the Kennewick School District. Technology is used as a tool in meeting these goals and EALS. In this capacity I have also taught classes in technology for the Kennewick School District, ESD 123, ESD 189 and the Gates Teacher Leadership Project, the Northwest Council for Computer Education and Learning Space. Columbia School District Taught fifth grade, followed by two years in second grade.

79. Maplewood Richmond Heights School District -- Administration of Science in education from the University of Missouricolumbia, a Masters in educationfrom University of He has been with the district since 1998. http://binarysun.com/mrh/about_administration.shtml

The MRH Administrative Council manages and supervises the school district. The Council consists of a fourteen-member administrative team including five Central Office Administrators, five Principals, two Deans of Students, one Director of Student Services, and one Director of the Alternative School. Administrative Council meets monthly to discuss district goals, progress, and achievement. Superintendent Linda Henke, PhD Linda Henke joined MRH in July 2000. She has served as teacher, curriculum coordinator, director, and principal. Linda was Assistant Superintendent in the Clayton School District for ten years before coming to MRH as Superintendent. She has a PhD from University of Iowa, was recognized by University of Iowa for outstanding research, and received one of six excellence in scholarship awards from the American Association of School Administrators in 1990. Linda has published several articles, chapters, and one book. Her work was most recently highlighted by Panasonic Foundation and by Peter Senge in his book Schools that Learn. Linda has one son named Andrew who attends John Carroll University. Assistant Superintendent Catherine Von Hatten, EdD

80. PTA And Washington - This Week In Washington and drug free schools, professional development, and innovative education programs,have per year voucher program to be imposed on the district of columbia. http://www.pta.org/ptawashington/news/dcnews/010615.asp

CSInit[CSInit.length] = new Array(CSNSFix); April 07, 2003 Take Action Now! Updated Bills Contact Your Congress Member Archives Join National PTA Member to Member Network To receive our legislative action alerts and This Week In Washington newsletter Find out more To receive this newsletter via e-mail, enter your e-mail address then click "Join". Find out more Read This Week in Washington See these and other free newletters and resources. What's New ... Home This Week in Washington—June 15, 2001 A Special Welcome to First-Time Subscribers To all PTA members who signed up for this e-newsletter through the Members Only survey and registration page , welcome! This e-newsletter will be delivered to your e-mail box automatically each week. PTA SPEAKS UP AGAINST VOUCHERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SENATE APPROVES ESEA REAUTHORIZATION BILL PARENT INVOLVEMENT ACHIEVES $100 MILLION DOLLAR VICTORY! VOUCHER AMENDMENT SOUNDLY DEFEATED ... WHAT TYPES OF MEMBER BENEFITS WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE FROM PTA? PTA SPEAKS UP AGAINST VOUCHERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA On June 12, National PTA joined U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), District of Columbia Schools Superintendent Paul Vance, DC PTA, People for the American Way (PFAW), and the NAACP in a press event protesting Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) amendment to impose a voucher program on the District of Columbia.

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