Extractions: Lisa Dunham RE/MAX Allegiance - Serving Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC Lisa Dunham RE/MAX Allegiance 5695 King Centre Drive Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22315 www.lisadunham.com 703-922-8500 (office) 703-922-8600 (fax) 703-298-6546 (cell) 1-866-881-0717 (toll free) ldunham1@msn.com (email) Welcome to my website! Whether you're buying or selling your home, I guarantee you a unique and rewarding experience from beginning to end. Exceptional Service For Exceptional Clients... As with every transaction, my first commitment to you is "customer service". Hence, you have my personal assurance that your needs and desires are my primary concern. Whether you're a first time home buyer or seller, or a seasoned real estate investor, I promise to make your real estate experience stress-free and enjoyable, through the use of cutting edge technology, enhanced products and services, and genuine customer care. Buyers. Never miss out on hot properties again! For FREE access to all available properties in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., use the following Link to Search MLS Listings.
Extractions: New Publications select Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Col... DoDEA Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Marian... Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Washington, DC, April 19, 2005 Having a bachelors degree from Princeton and a masters from Harvard meant Jason Kamras had many career options. His decision to choose teaching was influenced by a college experience as a Volunteer in Service to America teacher in a Sacramento (California) Unified School District community learning center. Through this work, Kamras became convinced of one thinglimited access to well-funded, high quality schools for economically disadvantaged students is the greatest social injustice facing America today. And every day for eight years he has helped chip away at that inequity in his work as a teacher at John Philip Sousa Middle School in Washington, DC. For this devotion and helping his students feel constantly engaged in learning, Kamras will be named 2005 National Teacher of the Year by President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony on April 20, 2005. Also recognized at this event will be the 2005 State Teachers of the Year.
BC School/District Contacts Clickable provincial map with links to school district web sites. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/schools/bcmap.htm
DCDS Online Welcome to the home page of the district of columbia Dental Society here on theWorld To promote the growth of the dental profession through educational http://www.dcdental.org/
Extractions: Welcome to the home page of the D istrict of C olumbia D ental S ociety here on the World Wide Web. The D.C. Dental Society is the professional association representing dentists in the Nation's Capital. The Society has been in existence since 1866 and is the state chapter of the American Dental Association. To promote the growth of the dental profession through educational programming and to educate the general public on the importance of dental health care by increasing the understanding and appreciation of dental health care benefits. GENERAL SOCIETY INFORMATION CONTACTING THE DC DENTAL SOCIETY PATIENT REFERRAL SERVICE NATION'S CAPITAL DENTAL MEETING® ... Newsletter Advertising Rates
Extractions: October 19 - 21, 2005 The 3-day Professional Practices Institute offers information, training, and resources on educator misconduct issues. As always, the Institute will provide opportunities for attendees to network with their peers from throughout the United States and Canada and to share information among the group. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert J. Shoop, Professor of Educational Law and Senior Scholar in the Leadership Studies Program at Kansas State University, is a nationally recognized expert in the area of school law, with a focus on sexual harassment and abuse prevention. His most recent book is Sexual Exploitation in Schools: How to Spot It and Stop It. Click here for complete information The NASDTEC Clearinghouse The NASDTEC Clearinghouse is a searchable database administered by the education departments of NASDTEC members. Access to the Clearinghouse is restricted to certain users only. If you would like additional information on the Clearinghouse, the
RichlandOne Interactive The 46th annual Richland School district One Football Sportsarama will be heldThursday, Aug. The 5th Annual College and PostSecondary education Fair http://www.richlandone.org/
Extractions: About Richland One Annual Report Athletics Bond Referendum Info ... Volunteer Opportunities Richland One Interactive has been designed as a tool for teachers, students, parents, the community and the employees of Richland County School District One. We hope that you will use this site and keep visiting over the coming months for new and exciting additions. Please explore the site and feel free to contact us with your suggestions Richland One Cares
NEA: Charter Schools A new Department of education study found that charter schools in five stateswere less Charter schools that were part of the local school district had http://www.nea.org/charter/
Extractions: a new national study A new Department of Education study found that charter schools in five states were less likely than public schools to meet state performance standards. Voters in Washington state rejected charter schools for a third time, this time by an overwhelming 59 percent. NEA believes that charter schools and other nontraditional public school options have the potential to facilitate education reforms and develop new and creative teaching methods that can be replicated in traditional public schools for the benefit of all children. Whether charter schools will fulfill this potential depends on how charter schools are designed and implemented, including the oversight and assistance provided by charter authorizers. NEA's Policy on Charter Schools NEA's policy statement (accessible to NEA members only; registration required) sets forth broad parameters, and minimum criteria by which to evaluate state charter laws. For example: A charter should be granted only if the proposed school intends to offer an educational experience that is qualitatively different from what is available in traditional public schools.
Extractions: Search CEP Web This report from the Center on Education Policy describes the implementation and effects of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) during calendar year 2003, the second year of the Act's existence. The report is the first and most comprehensive national examination of all main aspects of NCLB implementation at the federal, state, and local levels, and is the second CEP report to examine the implementation of NCLB. The information in this report is based on a survey of 47 states and the District of Columbia, a nationally representative survey of 274 school districts, in-depth case studies of 33 urban, suburban, and rural school districts, and other research methods. Among our major findings are that: states and school districts are trying hard to meet the requirements of the Act and agree with its goals; broader and deeper effects of the law were being felt by school districts in 2003, which is resulting in additional help for schools identified for improvement; choosing another public school is rarely used by parents of children in identified schools, while the option of receiving tutoring services is used more frequently; states and school districts are moving slowly to update the qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals as required by the Act; some of the requirements of the Act are unworkable; and states and school districts face serious funding pressures and a lack of capacity to carry out the Act.
Brown Vs. Board Of Education - Background Summary Board of education and the history makers involved in the case. Although theUS district Court ordered that the plaintiffs be provided with equal school http://brownvboard.org/summary/
Extractions: About The Case The 1954 United States Supreme Court decision in Oliver L. Brown et.al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka (KS) et.al. is among the most significant judicial turning points in the development of our country. Originally led by Charles H. Houston, and later Thurgood Marshall and a formidable legal team, it dismantled the legal basis for racial segregation in schools and other public facilities. By declaring that the discriminatory nature of racial segregation ... "violates the 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees all citizens equal protection of the laws," Brown v. Board of Education laid the foundation for shaping future national and international policies regarding human rights. Brown v. Board of Education was not simply about children and education. The laws and policies struck down by this court decision were products of the human tendencies to prejudge, discriminate against, and stereotype other people by their ethnic, religious, physical, or cultural characteristics. Ending this behavior as a legal practice caused far reaching social and ideological implications, which continue to be felt throughout our country. The Brown decision inspired and galvanized human rights struggles across the country and around the world.
AED Home Page California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, district of columbia Founded in1961, the Academy for Educational Development is an independent, http://www.aed.org/
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The DC Pain Initiative The district of columbia Pain Initiative (DCPI) is a membership organization Cancerpain.org has been developed by ACOR (Association of Cancer Online http://www.dcpaininitiative.org/pages/1/
Extractions: The District of Columbia Pain Initiative (DCPI) is a membership organization composed of health care professionals, pain patients and other individuals and organizations who have joined together to improve the quality of pain management in the District of Columbia. The DCPI will act to enhance understanding of the consequences of untreated pain, to advocate for better access to pain management and to educate the professionals, the public and the policy makers in the way and means to improve pain management. Web Sites for Patients and Professionals State Pain Initiatives Web Sites American Alliance for Cancer Pain Initiatives From their website: The American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives is dedicated to promoting cancer pain relief nationwide by supporting the efforts of State Cancer Pain Initiatives. Cancer Pain Initiatives are voluntary, grassroots organizations composed of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, and representatives of clergy, higher education, and government. Initiatives and their participants provide education and advocacy to healthcare providers, cancer patients and their families
American Association Of School Administrators - Awards And 50 United States or the district of columbia, and; Continue his or hereducation/training beyond high State (and district of columbia) Scholarships http://www.aasa.org/awards_and_scholarships/Discover/
Elections 2004 - LWV District Of Columbia The League of Women Voters of the district of columbia encourages the informedand active Tel 202 3473020 Fax 202 347-2522 email lwvdc@lwvdc.org. http://www.lwvdc.org/
Extractions: These reuseable white and red yard signs - made available for free from the DC League of Women Voters - measure 16" x 26" and are double sided, with a wire frame that slips inside the sign and goes into the ground. Or, place the sign itself in a window. The sign say VOTE TUESDAY and have the League of Women Voters of DC at the bottom of the sign. They can be used from election year to election year. To obtain a sign, please contact Judy Smith, Voter Services Co-Chair at 202 882-3021 to arrange pick up from her home.
Special Education Statistics-FAQ Center for Special education Finance (CSEF) http//csef.air.org the Districtof columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. http://ericec.org/faq/statistc.html
Extractions: The Council of Chief State School Officers is a nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who lead the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in the states, the US extra-state jurisdictions, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. In representing chief education administrators, CCSSO works on behalf of the state agencies that have primary authority for education in each state. Disability Statistics Report
Extractions: The 1,100 students at E. A. Olle Middle School in suburban Houston enjoy a relatively new facility, built in 1988 and renovated since, with grounds that include an athletic field and even an amateur radio station. Just a few miles away, their 330 peers at Houstons KIPP Academy, a public charter school, benefit from an even newer facility, built in 2001. But this is the sixth location that KIPP (the Knowledge Is Power Program) has occupied since 1996. Between 1996 and mid-2001, KIPPs itinerant band of students in grades 5 through 9 had to travel to borrowed or leased space in various venues, including an office complex and the campus of a local university. Moreover, while the construction of E. A. Olle was managed by the Houston school district and financed with a mixture of state and local funds, the educators at KIPP had to scrape together funding (from foundations, individual donors, community banks, and other sources during an 18-month capital campaign) to build a permanent facility for their students. Not only were they responsible for their students learning; they also had to gain expertise in real-estate development. This tale of two schools illustrates a fundamental challenge faced by the charter school movement. Charter schools are publicly funded, yet privately managed under the terms of a charter with a governing body, whether it be the state, a local authorizing board, a local school district, or a university. Even though charter schools are public schools, and often serve the neediest children in a given area, they rarely receive adequate funding for facilities (see Figure 1). This means that they must use part of their operating funds to lease spaceoften leaving just 80 percent of their resources available to support instruction. Moreover, charter schools per-student allocation is typically less than district schools receive for their ongoing instructional and administrative expenses. Consequently, most charter school operators are forced to pay for facilities costs out of an already slim operating budget.
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Extractions: Each State has a protection and advocacy agency that receives funding from the Federal Center for Mental Health Services. Agencies are mandated to protect and advocate for the rights of people with mental illnesses and to investigate reports of abuse and neglect in facilities that care for or treat individuals with mental illnesses. These facilities, which may be public or private, include hospitals, nursing homes, community facilities, board and care homes, homeless shelters, jails, and prisons. Agencies provide advocacy services or conduct investigations to address issues that arise during transportation or admission to such facilities, during residency in them, or within 90 days after discharge from them. Contact:
Extractions: Research No Child Left Behind requires that educators use scientifically-based research to guide decisions on programs and resources to use in the classroom. To help educators sort practices backed by rigorous evidence from those that are not, the U.S. Department of Education has provided the resource, Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported By Rigorous Evidence: A User Friendly Guide . This Guide explains that in order to identify strong evidence of effectiveness, well-designed and implemented randomized controlled trials are needed; type of research has not been very common in education. Until randomized controlled trials are more widespread, existing research studies can be mined for possible evidence of effectiveness." See the Guide referenced above for a checklist on things to consider when evaluating research evidence. That said, we submit for your review some recent educational technology research available online, organized in the following categories: Access and Digital Divide Computer and Internet Use by Adolescents in 2001
Esd123.org by Educational Service district 123 and columbia Basin College. This workshopwill focus on building capacity with school district teams as well as http://www.esd123.org/
Extractions: Home About ESD 123 Staff Directory ESD 123 Board ... Directions Delivering Collaborative Solutions That Promote Learning ESD123 Services Administration Administrative Services Strategic Plan ESD 123 Webmail ESD 123 Intranet ... ESD 123 School Districts Workers Compensation Claims Safety Teaching and Learning ESD 123 Classes Instructional Support Instructional Support Information Certification and Clock Hours Special Services Early Childhood Paraeducator Special Education Transistion Services Prevention Services SDFS Services Community Services School Health Services School Nurse Corp Educational Technology Educational Technology Online Curriculum Statewide Software Technology
DC Appleseed Center issues affecting the daily lives of those who live and work in the Districtof columbia area from health care to voting representation to education http://www.dcappleseed.org/
Extractions: DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice works on issues affecting the daily lives of those who live and work in the District of Columbia area from health care to voting representation to education reform to environmental concerns to jobs and housing. We work with volunteer attorneys, business leaders and community experts to identify the issues, conduct research and analysis, make specific recommendations for reform and advocate effective solutions. Our experienced staff organizes project teams and leverages thousands of hours of pro bono time. Identifying... Analyzing... Recommending...
