Questionable Organizations: An Overview MD, a holistic practitioner from florida, who became its vicepresident . The US Secretary of education has recognized agencies that accredit http://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/nonrecorg.html
Extractions: Home Search Your Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions Send This Page to a Friend Promoters of questionable health practices often form organizations to multiply their effectiveness. How can one tell which groups are reliable and which are not? There is no sure way, but nine precautionary questions may help: 1. Are its ideas inside the scientific mainstream? Some groups admit that they were formed because their founders felt alienated from the scientific community. One group that made no secret of this was actually called the American Quack Association , whose main purposes were to provide emotional support to its members, poke fun at their critics, and stimulate positive public feelings toward unconventional practitioners. The group was founded in 1985 by Jonathan Wright, M.D., who became its president, and Roy Kupsinel, M.D., a "holistic" practitioner from Florida, who became its vice-president. It attracted about 300 members but no longer appears active. 2. Who are its leaders and advisors?
The National Center On Education, Disability And Juvenile Justice education agencies are responsible for conducting a full, individual evaluation to Tallahassee florida Department of education. Forbes, M. (1991). http://www.edjj.org/Publications/list/osep_rehabsvrs-1999.html
Extractions: Special Education in Correctional Facilities More than one in three youths who enter correc-tional facilities have previously received special education ser-vices, a considerably higher percentage of youths with disabilities than is found in public elementary and secondary schools (Leone, 1997). Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), youths with disabilities in correctional facilities are entitled to special education and related services. Providing appropriate services for these students, however, can be extremely challenging. Several issues have been identified as having an impact on the pro-vision of appropriate special education services in correctional facilities, including transience of the student population, conflict-ing organizational goals for security and rehabilitation, shortages of adequately prepared personnel, and limited interagency coordination. This module synthesizes available information on youths with disabilities in correctional facilities and efforts to provide this population with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). The first section describes the number and characteristics of incarcerated youths with disabilities. The second section portrays special education services in correctional facilities. The third section discusses particular challenges associated with the provision of services in correctional facilities, and the fourth reports results for incarcerated youths with disabilities.
Topic Areas-K-12 ESL Education As part of a career ladder project at the University of Central florida, and technical assistance to state and local education agencies in florida, http://www.cal.org/topics/k12ed.html
Extractions: In a five-year program of research, CAL and its collaborators, Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University, seek to improve our understanding of the factors that predict success as Spanish-speaking children learn to read and write in English. Knowledge about these factors could be applied in the classroom to enhance the teaching of English literacy. The Aspire Curriculum: Professional Development for Bilingual and ESL Paraprofessionals As part of a career ladder project at the University of Central Florida, CAL has developed and field-tested a curriculum for the professional development of paraprofessionals who work with English language learners. CAL conducts workshops for such paraprofessionals and for staff developers to present the curriculum. Comprehensive Center, Region XIV
State Collaborative On Assessment And Student Standards Program specialists from the state education agencies continue to be the The most recent MegaSCASS was held in Orlando, florida, January 22-23, 2005. http://www.ccsso.org/projects/SCASS/
Extractions: 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 State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards The mission of the State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards (SCASS) is to provide leadership, advocacy and service in creating and supporting effective collaborative partnerships through the collective experience and knowledge of state education personnel to develop and implement high standards and valid assessment systems that maximize educational achievement for all children. This mission statement is in alignment with the overall vision and mission of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and that of the Division of State Services and Technical Assistance (SSTA). Implementation of the SCASS concept began at a National Education Standards Forum in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 27 and 28, 1991, when representatives of states met to discuss cooperative action for assessment challenges faced in their individual state education agencies. Groups in the arts, science, mathematics, workplace readiness, and health decided to explore the possibility of the CCSSO becoming an organizer and convener of content-focused partnerships to address the need for state and local level assessments.
Florida Advisory Council On Military Education (ACME) florida Advisory Council on Military education (ACME ) between the military,college/university educators, state and other government agencies. http://www.fla-acme.org/
Extractions: (ACME Supporting those who serve Our Purpose To become a member of Florida ACME complete the online Membership Registration Form ACME currently has two conferences each year. The fall conference held at various sites throughout Florida and spring conference traditionally held in Key West (also known as paradise) at the Trumbo Palms Naval Facility. At the 2005 Fall Conference, the two conference format will be reviewed and voted on. Members, plan to attend and cast your vote. ACME , while a Florida based organization, with members from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and surrounding states, welcomes as members educators and officials regardless of location as long as they share our dedication to providing educational opportunities for members our nations armed forces and their familiesactive, reserve/guard, or retired.
Learn & Serve America Below is a directory of State education agencies (SEAs). SEAs receive Formulabasedfunds from florida, florida Department of education Tallahassee, FL http://www.learnandserve.org/about/contact/sea.asp
Extractions: FONT SIZE: Default Large About Learn and Serve America What Is Learn and Serve America? What Is Service-Learning? Impact of Learn and Serve America Learn and Serve America Programs ... State Education Agencies Select a State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia 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 Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Other National Service Programs NationalService.gov Senior Corps AmeriCorps Hurricane Katrina Volunteer Support Fund In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Corporation is coordinating volunteers to assist with repair and relief efforts in areas affected by this devastating storm. Your donation will support volunteers in providing food and shelter, managing donations, helping victims get necessary assistance, and long-term rebuilding efforts. Donate Now to our Below is a directory of State Education Agencies (SEAs). SEAs receive Formula-based funds from Learn and Serve America. Most of the funds are distributed by subgrant to schools and school districts who work with one or more community partner organization to create service-learning projects that simultaneously meet community needs and support the development of students academic, civic, and service skills.
FAVA/CA - Florida International Volunteer Corps favaca@favaca.org. FAVA/CA, florida Association of Voluntary agencies for Health and Social Programs, Disaster Management, education, Planning, http://www.favaca.org/
Extractions: favaca@favaca.org FAVA/CA, Florida Association of Voluntary Agencies for Caribbean Action, Florida International Volunteer Corps, Caribbean, Central America, Florida, Florida's International Volunteer Agency, Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad, Health and Social Programs, Disaster Management, Education, Planning, Management, Agriculture, Environment, not-for-profit, international development organization, incorporated, Social Systems, improve living, create jobs, farmer-to-farmer, USAID, Seniors in Service Overseas, Studios Project, Association Ambassadors, Professional Exchange Programs, expert volunteers, corps consultants, favaca, development in Caribbean, Caribbean neighbors, www.favaca.org, favaca.org, get involved, youth alliance, women's leadership, capacity building, university studios, volunteer agency, international volunteer agency
Reflections On Postsecondary Governance Changes The formal jurisdiction of the previous florida State Board of education when many of the state postsecondary education agencies were first established, http://www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/37/76/3776.htm
Extractions: Policy Brief Governance (Postsecondary) 700 Broadway, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80203-3460 Fax: 303.296.8332 www.ecs.org Reflections on Postsecondary Governance Changes Aims C. McGuinness July 2002 The last 25 years of the 20th century witnessed fundamental changes in state postsecondary education structures. These changes reflect broader societal trends, including shifting economic conditions, as well as movements in the prevailing views about the role of government in domestic policy. Notwithstanding these changes, though, certain policy issues appeared consistently in the debates about governance throughout this period. A few states established statewide governing or coordinating structures in the first half of the 20th century, but the most dramatic increase in states with these structures occurred in the 1960s. Two forces spurred these changes: Pressures to manage proliferation of institutions and programs, and to curb unnecessary duplication as states responded to dramatic enrollment increases The prevailing public management approaches of the time emphasizing rational planning and quantitative analysis.
Florida Association Of The Deaf, Inc. On the website, you will find listings of organizations and agencies in florida florida Department of education Approves the ASL Teacher Certification http://www.fadcentral.org/
Extractions: coming soon! CONFERENCE 2005 eMALL NAD OTHER LINKS ... SUBSCRIPTION Attached is a letter from the Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing responding to Mr. Raymond Muraidas comments regarding the Federal Communication Commissions recent ruling to fine two Southwest Florida television stations $24,000 each. Read more here.. FAD Emergency list is an alert system to warn Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened and Deaf-Blind Floridians of hazardous weather such as hurricane or other disasters. Click here to subscribe It's coming...Look for the release of the newest design. The FAD Photo Gallery will have almost all of the photographs we have in our library. If you have any FAD related photographs and would like to share, send them to Director of Communication "Let's Samba Into Diversity" concludes the 2005 Convention. Read more about the convention
K-12 Standards Fact Sheet Helped over 150 school districts and intermediate education agencies establish Helped the states of California, Hawaii, florida, Kansas, Iowa, Idaho, http://www.mcrel.org/standards/
Extractions: Browse Search Activities Lesson Plans ... Reference McREL's Contributions to K-12 Standards Published a database of K-12 content standards, entitled Content Knowledge: A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education online and in print Posted standards-based resources on McREL's website where anyone who has Internet access may examine and use the material Developed with Achieve, Inc. the Achieve+McREL standards database, an on-line tool that enables content providers to align their contentoncewith the McREL standards database and that content will be aligned automatically and instantly with 40+ states' standards in the Achieve+McREL standards database. Posted in 1999 Standards for Career Education Helped over 150 school districts and intermediate education agencies establish and implement standards-based education Developed a comprehensive standards-based vocabulary list derived from an analysis of McREL's standards database that may be used for instructional, organizational, and key word search purposes by teachers, curriculum administrators, students, parents, and content providers. Helped the states of California, Hawaii, Florida, Kansas, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Washington with various aspects of standards-based education (e.g., standards drafting, reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing)
Extractions: Home Defenders Publications The Biodiversity Center Saving Biodiversity: A Status Report on State Laws, Policies, and Programs ... Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois ... Wyoming he state's population density is 230 people per square mile. The overall risk to ecosystems in Florida is extreme. Population density has increased 29 percent since 1982. The amount of developed land increased 35 percent between 1982 and 1992. Virtually all of the state's dry prairies have been converted to livestock pastures or farmland. More than 50 percent of all types of presettlement wetlands have been lost as well. The state has 97 federally listed threatened and endangered species. Biological Diversity Policy Florida does not have a formal biodiversity policy. However, it does have related policies. In 1993 the Office of the Governor produced a report recommending measures to preserve and protect Florida's biodiversity. In 1994 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued an internal directive requiring comprehensive inventory and monitoring of biodiversity on lands managed by DEP. In 1995, DEP's Ecosystem Management Implementation Strategy required an expanded inventory of biodiversity on public lands in Florida. In addition, an executive order to the Department of Environmental Protection requires it to protect the functions of entire ecological systems. (Exec. Order No. 94-107) Florida also has a state wildlife policy established by statute that seeks to maintain the ecological health and diversity of fish and wildlife.
Extractions: Illinois Block Grant for Professional Development. This state program provides $20.9 million annually, which is distributed to local school districts on a formula basis and may be used for teacher professional development. Reading Improvement Block Grant. The funds for this program are used to support reading programs in local school districts and may be used to train and retrain teachers in grades K-3. Annual appropriation is $83.4 million. Tech Prep and Connections Project. Historically 20 to 25 percent of Tech Prep funds ($5 million in state funds) have been used for teacher professional development. The Connections Project ($175,000) funds two statewide conferences for the professional development of Tech Prep staff. The Regional Offices of Education (intermediate units) provide teacher professional development for local school districts. Indiana Early Intervention/Reading Recovery. A large portion of the $3.9 million in this program was used to foster teacher professional development. At least 30 percent of the $4.5 million for computer learning and training grants was used for professional development.
Center For Civic Innovation At The Manhattan Institute Vouchers for Special education Students An Evaluation of floridas McKay Scholarship with counterterrorism agencies from across the Eastern seaboard. http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/cci.htm
Extractions: Charter schoolspublic schools that are exempt from many of the procedural regulations that apply to regular public schoolsare a widespread but poorly-studied form of education reform. With nearly 2,700 charter schools now educating more than 684,000 children nationwide, policymakers and parents need to know how the education charter schools provide compares to that provided by regular public schools. Assessing the academic performance of charter schools is difficult, because many charter schools are targeted toward specific populations such as at-risk students, disabled students, and juvenile delinquents. This makes it very challenging for researchers to draw a fair comparisoncomparing targeted charter schools to regular public schools is like comparing apples and zebras. As a result, there are very few reliable research findings on the academic quality of charter schools as compared to regular public schools.
RRFC Network state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, Alabama, Arkansas, florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, http://www.dssc.org/frc/rrfc.htm
Extractions: The six Regional Resource Centers (RRCs) are specifically funded to assist state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, practices, and policies that affect children and youth with disabilities. The RRCs help states and U.S. jurisdictions find integrated solutions for systemic reform, offering consultation, information services, technical assistance, training, and product development. The beneficiaries of the RRCs' work are children and youth with disabilities, and the families and professionals associated with them.
Links State agencies. These are the websites of each states education and healthdepartments. florida Department of education. Back to List http://www2.edc.org/MakingHealthAcademic/links.asp
Extractions: EDC Projects National Non-Governmental Organizations Federal Agencies State Agencies ... Funding Opportunities EDC Projects National Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Hundreds of national organizations place the welfare of children at the heart of their missions. Nonprofit trade associations, coalitions, service delivery networks, and other NGOs are valuable sources of information on school health. Nearly 70 national NGOs collaborated with EDC on the book Health is Academic: A Guide to Coordinated School Health Programs . They appear with an asterisk (*) next to their names. Federal Agencies Listed here are the major federal agencies that address different aspects of school health in its broadest definition and in specific or targeted initiatives. State Agencies Technical Assistance Centers and Research Institutions We have culled a sample list of centers that collect information and provide technical assistance to individuals, agencies, and institutions that are implementing school health programs. Youth Data Sources To assist you in compiling data to make your case for the need for a school health program, this list provides a sample of relevant sources.
Extractions: This will take you to MyFlorida.com, Florida's official state home page. Topical Categories provide links to government services and resources, including employment, environment, licensing and permitting, and business and industry, with links to bidding, vendor registration, and purchasing resources. "e-Government Services" provides links to agencies with online consumer and business services. Provides links to the Legislature, courts and governor. "Government" includes links to agencies, cabinets, committees, commissions and other organizations as well as to city and county governments. Provides information about employer services, incentives and tax credits; job posting for employers; job and employee search; directory of employment centers; online prevailing wage request form; alien labor certification applications and class schedule; Florida Federal Bonding Program information; labor market statistics; checklists and posters from Office for Civil Rights. Includes online filing of unemployment claims; employer and employee guides to unemployment benefits; forms; Workers Compensation compliance database.
SchoolGrants: Links To State Agencies You should regularly check your state education agency s website. These agenciesfrequently publish grant florida Links to florida education Web Sites http://www.schoolgrants.org/Links/state_agencies.htm
Extractions: As always, if you know of links that should be included here, please let me know! (Links on SchoolGrants always open in their own windows so you will always be able to return to your spot on this site.) Links to " Full-text state statutes and legislation on the Internet ": This site links to sites containing full-text state constitutions, statutes (called codes or compiled laws in some states), legislation (bills, amendments and similar documents) and session laws (bills that have become laws). A great way to keep up with forthcoming grant opportunities is to watch your state's current legislative activities. If your state has a State Register, announcements for Requests for Proposal are published on a weekly basis (in Texas). I'd like to thank Nancy Salmon, Arts in Education Associate at the Maine Arts Commission for bringing my attention to the Arts in Education programs offered through many of the state arts councils. Links to each state's art council/commission have now been added to this page of the site.
Extractions: Although parents of children with disabilities are frequently more familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), they should also acquaint themselves with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (hereinafter "Section 504"). Knowledge of both statutes, and particularly their implementing regulations, often is necessary to be sure of securing an appropriate education for children with disabilities. Indeed, for some children with disabilities, Section 504 may be more important the only legal mandate requiring education agencies to provide special education or related services to a child with a disability. This article will familiarize parents with why and how Section 504 impacts the education of children with disabilities; illustrate some of the differences between Section 504 and IDEA; and provide a basic explanation of "how Section 504 works." It is vital to remember, however, that literally volumes have been written on these topics and, therefore, no one should rely solely on this article to undertake legal action. A suitable next step in the learning process might be review of RIGHTS OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS (Shepard's/McGraw-Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado: 1984), a concise but very sophisticated explanation of this area by Professor Laura F. Rothstein of the University of Houston School of Law.
STATE NCATE Links to State education agencies http//www.ncate.org/resources/statelinks.htm florida State Department of education Room PL 08 Capitol Building http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/res.cgi/Reference/Government_Resources/Education_A
