Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Schools: Guidance falling off course
While public school enrollment rises, the number of guidance counselors ebbs, leaving some students stranded. Read more >>>
Does your school have healthy parent-teacher partnerships?
By Sara Bernard
In “Pecking Order,” an article in Edutopia’s October issue, writer Evan Chase laments what he calls a “sad parent-teacher divide,” in which the parents of his students are overbearing and hostile and behave as if they were his aggressive opponents rather than supportive collaborators. At some schools, however, the problem is the opposite: Teachers are hard pressed to engage their students’ parents at all. Some parents are either working too hard to have time to be involved, don’t speak English well enough to feel comfortable being involved, or are otherwise disengaged from their child’s education.
Assuming that the cultivation of parent-teacher partnerships is key to a successful student and learning environment, do you feel your school has or is moving toward successful partnerships? Tell us about your experience.
Second Annual Closing the Achievement Gap Conference: May 21, 2007
AERA-E: Counseling and Human Development Forum
Second Annual Closing the Achievement Gap Conference: May 21, 2007
Call for Proposals
On May 21, 2007, we are holding the second annual "CLOSING THE
ACHIEVEMENT GAP CONFERENCE" at the University of Connecticut. Last
year, over 200 educators from around the state and across the region
attended the inaugural conference. We would like to invite faculty and
graduate students to submit proposals that relate to our theme of
"closing the achievement gap." The primary audience for the conference
will be teachers, counselors, and administrators, so we welcome
proposals that address research or best practices for closing the
achievement gap. All sessions will be 1 hour in length. If you are
interested in presenting at this year's conference, please send a title
and a 100-150 word description of your proposed presentation to our
conference coordinator, Christina Peretti, (ChristinaPeretti@hotmail.com
) by November 14, 2006. Please be sure to explicitly state how your
proposed talk addresses closing the achievement gap. If you have any
questions about or ideas for the conference, please email either of the
conference co-chairs: Dr. Robert D. Colbert Robert.colbert@uconn.edu or
D. Betsy McCoach betsy.mccoach@uconn.edu
Changing Role of Women in Science
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October, 2006 Contact: Deborah Wertheim 518-465-5233, x169 womeninscience@wamc.org WAMC Brings to Life the Changing Role of Women in Science CareersFree Compact Discs to be Released in October. Audio available now on website at www.womeninscience.org. ALBANY, N.Y. WAMC Northeast Public Radio's award-winning production team, now in its fourth year of programming related to gender equity in traditionally male-dominated educational paths and careers, has produced: Powerful Signals: Transforming The Role of Women and Girls In Science and Engineering. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the two-part radio series consists of ten feature-length stories about programs across the U.S. that are working with young girls to encourage the next generation of women in science and engineering; and three audio diaries that follow the day to day lives of women who have chosen a course of study or career in science and technology. The stories are now broadcasting on over 200 public and commercial radio stations nationwide, and can be heard anytime on WAMC's Women in Science website. Each part will be available in October on compact disc (free, while supplies last) for students, educators, researchers, parents, guidance counselors, or anyone who wants to use the programming to encourage girls and young women to pursue a career in science and technology. WAMC is specifically targeting its dissemination efforts to girls and young women in under-served populations, such as minority, low income and disabled; as well as educators and researchers who can learn from, and possibly replicate projects highlighted in the feature stories. "Increasing the role of girls and young women in science and technology is long overdue," says Glenn Busby, a lead producer of Powerful Signals, "We hold the key to their future, and they hold the key to ours." The full series includes: Ten feature-length stories about programs across the U.S. that are working with young girls to encourage the next generation of women in science and engineering. Each story focuses upon how these programs have made a measurable impact on the lives of the girls and young women involved, their education and career choices, and the national effort to increase the participation of girls and young women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Three Audio Diaries that follow the stories of the day to day lives of women who have chosen a course of study or career in science and technology. If you would like the complete press release or a CD please let me know. If you have any questions please contact Deb Wertheim at dwertheim@wamc.org. Thanks, Deb Wertheim, 518-465-5233, x169
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Eye researchers develop new 3-D monitor vision test for children
Eye researchers develop new 3-D monitor vision test for children
Yesterday, October 25, 2006, 12:00:00 AM
A new random-dot stereotest using a 3-D display and infrared oculography has beenfound to objectively assess stereopsis in children older than three years according to an article published in the November 2006 issue of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS).
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
fall back" for our clocks this Sunday, October 29th at 2:00 am
Dear Community,
It's that time of year again ...."fall back" for our clocks this Sunday, October 29th at 2:00 am. Many of us are looking forward to that extra hour of sleep. But for some, it means trying to get the kids to sleep earlier when their bodies just aren't used to it. Their normal 9:00 pm bedtime becomes 8:00 pm, and what kid wants to see a lower number when asked to go to sleep? And if you keep the 9:00 pm time, that's the old 10:00 pm, so their bodies will be more tired before they go to sleep till they adjust to that hour difference.
There is no easy solution, but using a soothing guilded sleep journey can help, no matter what you choose.
Below is an excerpt from an article I wrote giving a specific guided imagery to help children sleep. Originally published in Awareness Magazine, you can read the entire article at: http://www.imageryforkids.com/art_soothingblanket.asp
And if you'd still like some assistance, please feel free to give me a call, or try my relaxation CDs at: http://www.imageryforkids.com/shop.asp.
Many blessings,
Dr. Charlotte
Using Imagery to Create A Soothing Blanket of Sleep
by
Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D.
Guided imagery has been an especially effective tool in alleviating many kinds of sleep disturbances. When children and adolescents have difficulty sleeping at night, imagery can offer a soothing and comforting way to drift off into dreams. Children discover their own solutions by using tools such as meeting a wise friend (animal or human) for advice or receiving a special gift to help fall asleep.
The following "guided" imagery is very effective for deep sleep. The adolescent that this particular imagery was developed for had difficulty falling and staying asleep because of ongoing stresses in her life. She found that listening to this imagery on tape each night helped tremendously. You will notice the images are simple and repetitive. It is helpful to use a very, very slow voice with relaxing, soft music in the background. You may choose to create a tape for your children or have them make one in their own voice.
"A Blanket of Sleep"
We're going to take some time now for you to relax ... and go very, very deep inside. To a place of peace ... of quiet ... and of sleep. Be aware that with each breath you take your breathing gets deeper and deeper. And your body gets more and more relaxed. Imagine yourself lying down in a wonderful comfortable bed. Perhaps it's like a fluffy white cloud that you can sink into. And with each breath your body sinks deeper ... and deeper into this soft fluffy white cloud.
With each breath you bring in a beautiful golden white light to help relax and put yourself to sleep. This golden white light washes over your body ... melts through the top of your head ... washes over your eyes ... down your cheeks ... your throat. Relaxing ... going into a deep sleep ... deeper and deeper as this beautiful golden white light washes over your body. And each breath you take brings you deeper and deeper into sleep ...relaxing.
And letting go ... letting go of the day ... of the week ... of anything that's being held ... As you breathe this light melts through your body ... through your neck ... into your shoulders ... down your arms ... relaxing ... deeper and deeper ... into your chest ... around your heart. Your heart opens and accepts the healing light ... releasing ... breathing deeper and deeper. Going deeper into your sleep. Easily breathing into your belly ... allowing this golden white light to blanket you. A blanket of sleep. as it goes down into your legs ... into your feet ...
A blanket of sleep tucking you in ... taking you back to a time that you slept as soon as you touched the pillow. Going back into that deep sleep state. Going back to a time that was easy for you to sleep ... where you were comforted and safe. Perhaps it's a long, long time ago. But there is a time where you are peaceful ... and happy ... and you are sleeping easily. Giving you comfort knowing you are totally safe. As you go deeper and deeper into your sleep. Dreaming ... peaceful thoughts ... precious thoughts.
Allowing yourself to go deeper and deeper ... until there is a door in front of you. A door that leads you down ... into a deeper sleep. And there is a special person waiting for you at that door. A very wise and loving person. Who takes your hand and leads you to an even deeper sleep. Where you're comfortable and safe. And all the thoughts of the day are let go. And you're totally at peace ... in your sleep. Totally at peace and calm.
As you go deeper and deeper ... the blanket of sleep covers you. You're so comfortable you find yourself drifting into the dreams. Into the wonderful dreams ... drifting in the warm blanket. Going deeper and deeper, deeper and deeper... into your sleep ... easily. Colors are floating around you. And the smells of sleep and comfort. As you continue to go deeper and deeper into your sleep. Allowing yourself to drift easily. Surprising yourself at how easy it is to sleep. How wonderful. How much you deserve to sleep easily... peacefully... Releasing all the tightness in your body.
As you sleep ... allow your body to rest. Cherish your body. Take care of yourself. All is good ... as you sleep. ......... And each night you go to sleep it is easier and easier to fall asleep quickly. You have peaceful and restful nights ... as you deserve. As you accept that ... you sleep ... deeply.... ......
There are numerous ways to use imagery with children in times of sleep disturbances as well as with other concerns. Guided and interactive imagery have been powerful and effective tools to help children re-develop and re-member their internal resources and strengths temporarily lost during times of stress. We are only limited by our own and out children's imagination. Their wisdom is within; we are merely guides for helping them shine their light.
*Name changed for confidentiality.
Charlotte Reznick Ph.D. specializes in helping children and adolescents develop the emotional skills necessary for a happy and successful life. She is a licensed educational psychologist and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at UCLA. Dr. Reznick is the creator of Imagery For Kids: Breakthrough for Learning, Creativity, and Empowerment and is the author/producer of the therapeutic CDs "Discovering Your Special Place" and "Creating a Magical Garden and Healing Pond". An international workshop leader on the healing power of children's imagination Dr. Reznick maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, California. For more information about her articles and CDs, visit www.ImageryForKids.com,
Charlotte Reznick Ph.D.
Healing children through the
power of their imagination.
(310)889-7859
New Issues and Opportunities in Out-of-School Time Evaluation Brief
Our "Issues and Opportunities in Out-of-School Time Evaluation" briefs
highlight current research and evaluation work in the out-of-school time
field. These documents draw on our research work in out-of-school time
in order to provide practitioners, funders, evaluators, and policymakers
with information to help them in their work.
Our newest research brief, "Summer Success: Challenges and Strategies in
Creating Quality Academically Focused Summer Programs" (Number 9,
October 2006), synthesizes formative findings from 34 evaluations of
academically focused summer programs to examine ways of creating quality
programming for youth. Learn about 7 common challenges programs face in
achieving quality, and discover promising and innovative strategies for
overcoming these challenges. You can access the brief online at:
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/afterschool/resources/issuebrie
f9.html
Best regards,
Marcella Michaud
Publications and Communications Manager
Harvard Family Research Project
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Fax: 617-495-8594
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our out-of-school time updates email they can subscribe at
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/subscribe.html.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
NAPP Conference - Connections Count: 20 Years of Making a Difference
20th Annual Conference - Connections Count: 20 Years of Making a Difference
Training Institute: November 8-10, 2006
Conference: November 10-12, 2006
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel in Rhode Island
For hotel reservations, call 401.738.4000.
The Opening Session of the 20th Annual NAPP Conference on Friday, November 10, 2006 , 5:15-6:30 p.m. , will feature a performance by Off the Curb. This is a youth outreach program based in Newport , R.I.
The conference is designed for peer program professionals interested in programs that expand the culture of people helping people through mentoring, tutoring, hotlines, peer ministry, service learning, conflict resolution and other related interventions. You can access the most recent peer helper books and resource materials at the conference bookstore Attendees will be able to network with other peer professionals working in the peer helping field.
If you have not yet registered for the 20th Annual NAPP conference, go to www.peerprograms.org for complete information on registering, workshops and a conference overview.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Great American Smokeout Resources
Beryl Richardson from the Gadsden County Health Department forwarded me some resources to promote tobacco prevention/cessation events or policies at your school. Your team may want to consider holding an event to coincide with the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 16th.
Sample Proclamation for the Great American Smokeout, and other valuable resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/TOBACCO/calendar/2006/nov_activities.htm
Education World: Great American Smokeout Curriculum Activities:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson034.shtml
American Lung Assn Not-On-Tobacco Backgrounder:
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=39866 <http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=39866>
Washington Tobacco Control Program, examples of community activities:
http://www2.doh.wa.gov/Tobacco/fact_sheets/communitydoings.htm
Home Page of the Florida DOH Tobacco Prevention Program:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Tobacco/tobacco_home.html
Be well,
Kari
Kari King, MHSE, RD
Coordinated School Health Program
Florida Department of Education
325 W. Gaines Street
Turlington Building, Suite 554
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Toll-free Phone: (866)312-6497
Office Phone: (850)245-0480
Fax: (850)245-5116
Email: kari.king@fldoe.org <mailto:kari.king@fldoe.org>
Sample Proclamation for the Great American Smokeout, and other valuable resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/TOBACCO/calendar/2006/nov_activities.htm
Education World: Great American Smokeout Curriculum Activities:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson034.shtml
American Lung Assn Not-On-Tobacco Backgrounder:
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=39866 <http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=39866>
Washington Tobacco Control Program, examples of community activities:
http://www2.doh.wa.gov/Tobacco/fact_sheets/communitydoings.htm
Home Page of the Florida DOH Tobacco Prevention Program:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Tobacco/tobacco_home.html
Be well,
Kari
Kari King, MHSE, RD
Coordinated School Health Program
Florida Department of Education
325 W. Gaines Street
Turlington Building, Suite 554
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Toll-free Phone: (866)312-6497
Office Phone: (850)245-0480
Fax: (850)245-5116
Email: kari.king@fldoe.org <mailto:kari.king@fldoe.org>
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Growing up in a violent home: New study reveals secrets between sons and fathers
Growing up in a violent home: New study reveals secrets between sons and fathers
Monday, October 16, 2006, 12:00:00 AM
Research from the University of Cincinnati examines an understudied aspect of how a violent home can affect children long after they've grown up.
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps children with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps children with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 12:00:00 AM
Cognitive behavioral therapy reduces the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents, according to a new review. This form of treatment helps relieve the overall distress and reduces the interference that OCD symptoms can cause in young people's lives.
National Initiative: New Directions for Student Support
As you probably know, our Center is expanding the work of the “National Initiative: New Directions for Student Support” to include a Call to Action for student support staff to move in new directions through greater involvement in school improvement planning and decision making. Critical to this effort, of course, is for leaders concerned with enhancing student/learning supports to mobilize their constituencies.
That is why we hosted a Leadership Summit in July in D.C. on: Student Support Staff: Moving in New Directions through School Improvement. National leaders from the major student support associations attended and are already taking a number of steps to move the work forward. And, we sent out the report to our listservs.
We are pleased to relate that the response so far has been very positive. Also, several listservs are planning to reference the report. (Council of Chief State School Officers already has cited it in their electronic newsletter.)
As always, however, it is the local leaders who have the greatest contact with schools. So, now we are outreaching to state leaders to encourage efforts to mobilize colleagues. For example, if feasible, we are asking you to
(1) download the full report from http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/summit2002/calltoactionreport.pdf and
(2) also to mention the call to action in upcoming newsletters.
We also need your ideas. Along with the full report (in pdf format), we have included a response form to elicit your suggestions about how to move forward with this call to action. However, if you prefer, please feel free to contact us directly. (Howard’s email is: adelman@psych.ucla.edu or phone 310/825-1225 or ; Linda’s email is: ltaylor@ ucla.edu or phone 310/825-3634.)
We look forward to hearing from you and continuing to work together in the best interests of children.
Howard Adelman & Linda Taylor
School Mental Health Project/
Center for Mental Health in Schools
UCLA Dept. of Psychology
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563
(310) 825-3634 / Toll Free: (866) 846-4843 / Fax: (310) 206-8716
Email: smhp@ucla.edu
Opportunity to study in Japan!
Greetings from Temple University, Japan Campus! My name is Katie Preston and I work for Admissions Counseling here at TUJ. I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the fall season.
Please allow me to tell you a little about our university. TUJ, a full branch campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, was recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education just last year as the first and only Foreign University, Japan Campus. TUJ provides a unique opportunity for students wishing to study in Tokyo in English under an American education system. With an average class size of 15 students, stimulating lectures and personal teacher-student contact is guaranteed. Coupled with a diverse and dynamic student body representing 40 countries around the world, TUJ students graduate as bilingual and bicultural forerunners in their field of study.
I would like to ask your support and advice on how best to make high school guidance counselors in Florida aware of this chance to study in Tokyo. We would like to share information about our scholarships and programs with students interested in Japan. For more details on TUJ scholarships for high school students, please see the attached document or the following link: www.tuj.ac.jp/undergrad/scholarships/overseas_hs/.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Katie
..............................................
Katie Preston
Admissions Counselor
Temple University, Japan Campus
phone: 03-5441-9800 x124
email: preston@tuj.ac.jp
website: www.tuj.ac.jp
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
2007 ACA National Awards Nominations Now Open
The Awards Committee of the American Counseling Association announces
the start of the nomination process for the 2007 ACA National Awards.
The Awards will be presented at the ACA National Convention in Detroit
in April 2007.
Any ACA member can submit a nomination of one or more ACA members who
have made a noteworthy contribution to the counseling profession at the
local or state levels. ACA Divisions/Organizational Affiliates,
Branches, Chapters, Regions or Committees can also submit nominations.
All nominations must be postmarked by October 31, 2006.
Complete information is available on the ACA website at
www.counseling.org under 'Resources' or you may request a 2007 National
Awards Packet by calling ACA Member Services at 800-347-6647, x222.
Nominations may also be submitted by mail to ACA 2007 National Awards,
c/o Janice Macdonald, 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304-3300.
2006 NAPP Conference
Subject: See the Sights of Providence, RI, at the 2006 NAPP Conference
America's smallest state, Rhode Island (the site of the 2006 NAPP Annual Conference), is one of the nation's wealthiest repositories of historical attractions, boasting one of the highest concentration of the country's National Historic Landmarks!
20th Annual Conference - Connections Count: 20 Years of Making a Difference
Training Institute: November 8-10, 2006
Conference: November 10-12, 2006
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel in Rhode Island
For hotel reservations, call 401.738.4000 and ask for the National Association of Peer Programs rate.
Saturday Social, November 11, 2006 - Providence , Rhode Island
Join us for an hour long guided bus tour featuring the sights of Providence Rhode Island Benefit Street Brown University John Brown House Museum
Afterwards enjoy a fine dinner at The Little Inn featuring fresh seafood from the "Ocean State
The price of the social is $50.00. If you have not yet registered for the 20th Annual NAPP conference, go to www.peerprograms.org for complete information on registering, workshops and a conference overview.
To learn more about Providence
FCA 57th Annual Convention
FCA 57th Annual Convention
Don't miss out! This week is an important week to consider attending the 57th Annual State Convention of the Florida Counseling Association! This year's event will be held on November 16-18, 2006, at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center, located at the Florida Mall in Orlando. (This was also last year's site.)
This year's event will feature outstanding keynote speakers, more pre-and post-convention workshops than ever, and excellent content sessions, often presented by your peers (counselor practitioners)! First year counselors are especially encouraged to attend their initial FCA conference!
Starting last week, all Florida Counseling Association members should have received/be receiving both FCA newsletters and convention brochures. All public school Guidance Departments should be receiving at least one convention brochure. University counselor education programs should be receiving 'batches' of brochures for distribution to both faculty and graduate students. (If you don't receive a brochure by the end of this week or need additional brochures, please contact the FCA Office at fcaoffice@aol.com.)
The deadline for hotel registration is listed as Friday, October 20th. For your information, the hotel has extended the deadline until Monday, October 23rd. But, it is IMPERATIVE that attendees register by that time to guarantee BOTH room availability and the convention rate.
Early registration deadline is Saturday, November 4th. Rates are lower if one registers by the early registration deadline!
For those of you who are not aware, registrations may be completed on-line (for the first time!) and credit cards may be used. This has been a member request; members might certainly take advantage of this opportunity. Members may go on-line at: www.flacounseling.org.
With everyone's involvement, the 57th FCA Annual Convention promises to be excellent professional opportunity, enriching experience, and outstanding success! We look forward to seeing you in November.
This year's event will feature outstanding keynote speakers, more pre-and post-convention workshops than ever, and excellent content sessions, often presented by your peers (counselor practitioners)! First year counselors are especially encouraged to attend their initial FCA conference!
Starting last week, all Florida Counseling Association members should have received/be receiving both FCA newsletters and convention brochures. All public school Guidance Departments should be receiving at least one convention brochure. University counselor education programs should be receiving 'batches' of brochures for distribution to both faculty and graduate students. (If you don't receive a brochure by the end of this week or need additional brochures, please contact the FCA Office at fcaoffice@aol.com.)
The deadline for hotel registration is listed as Friday, October 20th. For your information, the hotel has extended the deadline until Monday, October 23rd. But, it is IMPERATIVE that attendees register by that time to guarantee BOTH room availability and the convention rate.
Early registration deadline is Saturday, November 4th. Rates are lower if one registers by the early registration deadline!
For those of you who are not aware, registrations may be completed on-line (for the first time!) and credit cards may be used. This has been a member request; members might certainly take advantage of this opportunity. Members may go on-line at: www.flacounseling.org.
With everyone's involvement, the 57th FCA Annual Convention promises to be excellent professional opportunity, enriching experience, and outstanding success! We look forward to seeing you in November.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
National School Counseling Week 2007 - American School Counselor Association
National School Counseling Week 2007 - American School Counselor Association: "National School Counseling Week 2007
National School Counseling Week 2007, 'School Counselors: Helping Students Reach New Heights,' will be celebrated from Feb. 5-9, 2007, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
To order your National School Counseling Week kit, download an order form. Kits are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Kits will ship after Nov. 1, 2006.
The 2007 National School Counseling Week kit contains:
• poster: hang this full-color poster on the school bulletin board or other prominent location to let everyone know it's National School Counseling Week.
• stickers: Each kit contains 120 stickers that say 'I love my school counselor' -- perfect for handing out to students during the week. Extra stickers may be ordered.
• pencils: Each kit contains 20 pencils promoting school counseling. Extra pencils may be ordered.
• certificate of appreciation: Show your appreciation for a faculty member, parent or other supporter of your school counseling program.
• proclamation: Make it official! Get your mayor, district superintendent or other local dignitary to sign a proclamation officially declaring Feb. 5–9, 2007, as National School Counseling Week
• morning announcements: These sample morning announcements let you promote school counseling all week long -- to every student and employee in the school
• sample press release: Get the word out to the local media with this sample press releas"
National School Counseling Week 2007, 'School Counselors: Helping Students Reach New Heights,' will be celebrated from Feb. 5-9, 2007, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
To order your National School Counseling Week kit, download an order form. Kits are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Kits will ship after Nov. 1, 2006.
The 2007 National School Counseling Week kit contains:
• poster: hang this full-color poster on the school bulletin board or other prominent location to let everyone know it's National School Counseling Week.
• stickers: Each kit contains 120 stickers that say 'I love my school counselor' -- perfect for handing out to students during the week. Extra stickers may be ordered.
• pencils: Each kit contains 20 pencils promoting school counseling. Extra pencils may be ordered.
• certificate of appreciation: Show your appreciation for a faculty member, parent or other supporter of your school counseling program.
• proclamation: Make it official! Get your mayor, district superintendent or other local dignitary to sign a proclamation officially declaring Feb. 5–9, 2007, as National School Counseling Week
• morning announcements: These sample morning announcements let you promote school counseling all week long -- to every student and employee in the school
• sample press release: Get the word out to the local media with this sample press releas"
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Google Teachers Academy
Google Teachers Academy: "Google Teachers Academy (pilot)
About the ProgramNovember 7, 2006 at the Google Campus in Mountain View, CA.
Applications are due on October 22, 2006.
The Google Teachers Academy is a pilot program designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies. The Academy is a one-day experience at Google's Mountain View Headquarters where participants get hands-on experience with Google products and other technologies, receive instructional resources to share with colleagues, and share innovative instructional strategies with other local educators. Upon completion, Academy participants will become Google Certified Teachers and will be asked to lead at least three related professional development activities for local educators. "
About the ProgramNovember 7, 2006 at the Google Campus in Mountain View, CA.
Applications are due on October 22, 2006.
The Google Teachers Academy is a pilot program designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies. The Academy is a one-day experience at Google's Mountain View Headquarters where participants get hands-on experience with Google products and other technologies, receive instructional resources to share with colleagues, and share innovative instructional strategies with other local educators. Upon completion, Academy participants will become Google Certified Teachers and will be asked to lead at least three related professional development activities for local educators. "
Thursday, October 05, 2006
2006-2007 Waiver Form for the FCAT and Tracking Student Performance for the FCAT Waiver TAP - FDOE Paperless Communication
-----Original Message-----
From: FDOE [mailto:heather.kelley@FLDOE.ORG]
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 10:50 AM
Subject: 2006-2007 Waiver Form for the FCAT and Tracking Student
Performance for the FCAT Waiver TAP - FDOE Paperless Communication
The Department of Education has issued the following memorandum
regarding the 2006-2007 Waiver Form for the FCAT and Tracking Student
Performance for the FCAT Waiver TAP. The memorandum may be viewed at:
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4023/k12_06_112memo.p
df
The Technical Assistance Paper may be viewed at:
http://www.firn.edu/doe/commhome/pdf/y2007-1.pdf
Please do not reply to this message. If you have questions regarding
the content of this message, please contact:
mailto:dawn.saunders@fldoe.org or mailto:elise.lynch@fldoe.org
Sent to: K12 ESE Exceptional Student Education
K12 Guidance Counseling
K12 Student Assessment
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attachment, try rebooting the system or download the latest version of
Acrobat Reader. Get a free copy at:
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Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Parent's conversational style contributes to child's security
EurekAlert! - Breaking News: "U of I study: Parent's conversational style contributes to child's security
Today, October 04, 2006, 18 hours ago
Parents who use a particular conversational style with their children -- drawing them out to elicit detailed memories about past shared events and to talk about emotions -- contribute to the child's secure attachment, sense of self-worth and eventual social competence, says a new University of Illinois study published in a September special edition of Attachment and Human Development."
Today, October 04, 2006, 18 hours ago
Parents who use a particular conversational style with their children -- drawing them out to elicit detailed memories about past shared events and to talk about emotions -- contribute to the child's secure attachment, sense of self-worth and eventual social competence, says a new University of Illinois study published in a September special edition of Attachment and Human Development."
Improved child care prevents increase in number of problem pupils
Improved child care prevents increase in number of problem pupils: "Improved child care prevents increase in number of problem pupils
Grietens' research report makes four recommendations, based on working conferences with Dutch and Flemish experts from academia, education and educational policy. First of all more attention and funds are necessary for prevention within ordinary education. That means extra training for teachers and school management teams and greater involvement of schools in initiatives to support the upbringing of children. Other examples are the presence of satisfactory protocols at schools and small-scale projects for underprivileged young people or pupils with a developmental disorder. " >>> Read more
Grietens' research report makes four recommendations, based on working conferences with Dutch and Flemish experts from academia, education and educational policy. First of all more attention and funds are necessary for prevention within ordinary education. That means extra training for teachers and school management teams and greater involvement of schools in initiatives to support the upbringing of children. Other examples are the presence of satisfactory protocols at schools and small-scale projects for underprivileged young people or pupils with a developmental disorder. " >>> Read more
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
School Shooting Resources
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| In response to the recent school shootings across the country, ASCA urges parents, teachers and counselors to work together to ensure the social and personal well-being of each and every student. ASCA has released a series of tips for families and communities across the nation. The information was developed and approved by leading school counselors who are expertly qualified to address the academic, social and personal aspects of a student’s life. ASCA also suggests these additional resources and publications. |
