SPeNSE: Study Of Personnel Needs In Special Education intermediate education agencies, and state schools for students with visionand hearing University of florida Department of Special education http://ferdig.coe.ufl.edu/spense/
Extractions: Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education (SPeNSE) The Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education (SPeNSE) was designed to address concerns about nationwide shortages in the number of personnel serving students with disabilities and the need for improvement in the qualifications of those employed. Part of a national assessment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mandated by Congress, SPeNSE examined (1) the extent to which personnel are adequately prepared to serve students with disabilities, (2) variation in personnel preparation, and (3) factors that explain that variation. SPeNSE included personnel from a nationally representative sample of districts, intermediate education agencies, and state schools for students with vision and hearing impairments. Over 8000 local administrators, preschool teachers, general and special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, and paraprofessionals participated in telephone interviews during the 1999-2000 school year. SPeNSE provides information on the quality of the workforce nationally, within each geographic region, and within and across personnel categories. In addition, researchers are using this information to explain the quality of the workforce based on state and local policies, preservice education, continuing professional development, and working conditions.
Extractions: FAPPO New Members Click Here! Welcome to the Florida Association Of Public Purchasing Officers website. Our membership consists of almost 1,100 procurement professionals representing over 300 agencies throughout the State of Florida. FAPPO is comprised of many different types of local government agencies to include municipalities, counties, state, special districts and authorities, universities and colleges, public utilities and sheriff offices. Learn more about FAPPO 2005-2006 President's Greeting... President Russ Wetherington, CPPB, CPCM
Home Page - Office Of Early Learning Implementing florida s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) education Program All three agencies are working together to provide leadership and support to http://www.myfloridaeducation.com/earlylearning/
Extractions: locationVar = "k12"; document.write(photoLink) Wednesday, September 21, 2005 Site Index Access Task Force ACT Adding a Subject Adult Education African Amer. Task Force Agriscience Education Apprenticeship Articulation Articulation Coord. Comm. Assessment Assistance Plus Bid List Blind Services Blind Services Comm. Bright Futures Sch. Budget Information Business Technology Ed. Calendar District (pdf) Career Development CEPRI Chief Ed Finan. Off. Class Size CLAST College Bd FL Part. Colleges Comm. Coll. Chancellor Commissioner Communications Contact Information Continuing Workforce Ed. Course Code Directory Course Descriptions Curric Frmwork Adult Curriculum Support DCU Phone List Directories Distance Learning Diversified Ed. DOE Org. Chart DOE Phone List Ed. Data Warehouse Education Practices Commi Education Standards Comm Educational Facilities Educational Technology Emergency Plans Sch Employment English as 2nd Lang- ESOL Environmental Ed. Evaluation and Reporting Excellent Teach Prog Exceptional Student Ed. FACTS.ORG FCAT FCAT Briefing Book (pdf) FCAT Explorer FCAT Myth vs. Fact (pdf)
NCEF - Links florida education Facilities Planners Association http//www.fefpa.org/ Texas education Agency Facility Funding and Standards http://www.edfacilities.org/links/
Extractions: AIA's committee of architects and allied professionals is concerned with the quality and design of pre-kindergarten through university level educational facilities. CAE identifies national educational facility issues critical to architects and works to strengthen relationships with allied organizations, client groups, and the public. American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Extractions: Aggressive competition, consumer demand for more professionalism and competence, the impact of technology, and the increasing complexity of insurance products makes education a key component of any professional agent's success. PIA of Florida provides a variety of continuing education and professional development programs throughout the calendar year.
Education Reform Review This is good news not only for florida s families and educators, but for the restof America as well, From the education Intelligence Agency, 2/5/01 http://www.educationpolicy.org/refrmnws.htm
Extractions: No endorsement should be assumed for any organization due to its inclusion on this page. America's National Security Demands Education Reform A shortage of well-qualified math and science professionals coupled with poor math and science test scores of American students constitute a "crisis" in the minds of the 14-member U.S. Commission on National Security. The panel named education reform as its No. 2 priority last week, second only to investment innovations. "If the United States does not stop and reverse negative educational trends-the general teacher shortage, and the downward spiral in science and math education and performance-it will be unable to maintain its position of global leadership over the next century," wrote the Commission in its third and final report of a three-year study. Some of the Commission's recommendations to the President Bush and the 107th Congress include: Reduced-interest loans and scholarships for math and science students A National Security Teaching Program to foster excellence in science and math teaching Increased funding for professional development of math and science teachers
Educational Technology Cooperative Today, FLVS serves the state of florida and beyond, offering virtual An overview of Webbased learning at Texas education Agency is found here http://www.sreb.org/programs/EdTech/onlinelearning/initiatives.asp
Extractions: Since January 2000, the Alabama Online High School has offered Web-based courses that afford all public school students the opportunity to access courses required for both standard and advanced diplomas, as well as online tools to prepare students for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. State Virtual School Report - AL Arkansas Arkansas Virtual School A nationally recognized e-Learning model, FLVS was initially funded by the Florida Legislature as a pilot project in 1997. In 2000, the Florida Legislature established FLVS in state law as an independent education entity with a gubernatorial-appointed governing board. Today, FLVS serves the state of Florida and beyond, offering virtual education options for grades seven through 12 as well as for adults seeking GED alternatives. State Virtual School Report - FL Georgia GA eLearning: Expanding Opportunities. Closing Gaps
Panhandle Area Educational Consortium 753 West Boulevard, Chipley, florida 32428 (850) 6386131 Toll Free (877) 873-7232 Schools, Educational Institutions, Non-profit agencies and private http://www.paec.org/
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Consumer World: Consumer Agencies Gov info from federal agencies for senior citizens florida s Orange CountyConsumer Fraud Unit florida Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/agencies.htm
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NWA Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants The NWA education Committee needs help from all members to spread the word to 1998 Angela Marsan, Central Elementary School in Clewiston, florida. http://www.nwas.org/solhirsch.html
Extractions: Five or more $500 grants are available annually from the NWA for teachers in grades K-12 to improve the education of their students in Meteorology. Applications are due by 1 August each year. The NWA Education Committee needs help from all members to spread the word to teachers in grades K-12 that $500 grants are available annually from the NWA to help improve the education of their students in meteorology. The teachers selected will be able to use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom. Five grants or more are possible each year thanks to the many members who have contributed to this fund in honor of Sol Hirsch who retired in 1992 after being the NWA Executive Director for 11 years. Completed applications are due to the Education Committee by 1 August each year. To Apply for the NWA Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants Teachers, program directors, school district supervisors and other individuals or groups proposing to improve the education of K-12 students in meteorology may submit an application. The application will consist of a NWA cover form and a two-page proposal.
WFSU.org The florida Transponder can be accessed by educational institutions, as well asgovernment agencies and commercial enterprises. The florida Transponder is a http://www.wfsu.org/content/services/satelliteServices.html
Extractions: It's never been easier to connect people across vast distances. The ability to transmit ideas and information anywhere and to anyone on earth has opened a wealth of opportunity in education and commerce. Using satellite communications, state of Florida educational institutions, and governmental agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations can be part of this information revolution and deliver a wide variety of services to audiences across the state or across the country. Satellite Communications is an excellent and inexpensive method to distribute programming for: Continuing Education The State of Florida leases its own satellite transponder- Transponder 18 on AMC-3(KU). AMC-3 is located near the middle of the satellite constellation, at 87 degrees West longitude. Using this transponder, programming reaches anywhere in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico, parts of the Caribbean Basin, and parts of Alaska. The Florida Transponder can be accessed by educational institutions, as well as government agencies and commercial enterprises. The Florida Transponder is a completely digital platform, with six separate channels for educational, governmental, and commercial programming. Digital compression on the Florida Transponder allows the state to increase the number of potential users, since a digital feed utilizes less bandwidth than an analog feed. Digital compression also allows the state to pass on more savings to state users through lower rates. For an hour of digital satellite time on the Florida Transponder, state clients will pay $150, a savings of more than 50% over the commercial rate for digital service, and a substantial savings over the cost of commercial, analog satellite time.
ECS Literacy Programs -- Profile Of Florida Administrative Agency, florida Department of education http//www.nefec.org/fri/ComparisonofFRIComponentswithNRPFindings.pdf http://www.ecs.org/dbsearches/search_info/Literacy_Programprofile.asp?state=FL
State Support And Incentives The florida Department of education, through the Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Please check with individual local education agency liaisons regarding http://www.nbpts.org/about/stateinfo.cfm?state=Florida
SEER Brochure Representatives of the participating state education agencies serve as SEER sprofessional advisory board. Program History http://www.seer.org/pages/Brochure.html
Extractions: SEER is a cooperative program that helps state education agencies in their efforts to strengthen the role of environment-based educational approaches in K-12 curricula and systemic reform efforts. SEER's staff coordinates professional development activities and research programs, disseminates educational resource materials and provides technical assistance to the states. A 1994 study of federal and state education agencies, local school districts, universities and environmental organizations revealed a broad-scale need for better information about strategies that are working to integrate environmental content, pedagogy and principles into formal K-12 educational systems. This study found that EE had achieved only minor integration in systemic education reform efforts. (Click here to see a copy of the report) As part of the study, environmental education coordinators from nine state education agencies convened to identify what specific steps needed to be taken to build a better knowledge base for the field. Among their recommendations was the establishment of a national entity that could help facilitate information sharing among the EE coordinators in the various state agencies and identify successful implementation strategies that might be replicated.
Florida State HIV/AIDS Resources ,A Non-profit organization providing education, information onAgency, AIDS Project florida. Phone, 954537-4111. Web, www.apfl.org http://www.projinf.org/org/Regionrsrc/FL.html
Extractions: Care and Treatment resource guide The list below includes community based organizations, medical services, government and other organizations that provide a range of services including access information and referrals to local services in your area. We hope you find this information helpful. Note: To report any problems with links or contact information, or to let us know of appropriate services you would like to recommend being listed, either fill out this form , or email web@projectinform.org Agency Florida AIDS Hotline Phone 800-FLA-AIDS (800-352-2437)
Extractions: Formed in 1979, by a consortium of Lutheran churches and Jacksonville community leaders, Lutheran Social Services seeks to address deficiencies in aid to poor families in the Jacksonville area. From our humble beginnings, Lutheran Social Services has grown into one of the most highly respected not-for-profit organizations in Northeast Florida.
Home This year, 15 public and private nonprofit education and Raul Martínez,President and CEO of ASPIRA of florida, Inc. released the agency Annual Report. http://fl.aspira.org/
Extractions: A Message from the President and CEO of ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to our web page! During the 2003-2004 Program Year, ASPIRA implemented and operationalized various objectives of its business and strategic plans of geographic expansion. ASPIRAs plans are rooted in the Puerto Rican and Latino community, and driven by the mission to serve and address the "educational and developmental needs of all youth" throughout Floridas multi-cultural communities. ASPIRA is committed to pursue the highest quality programming for youth who are at risk of dropping out of school. The Tri-County region provides ASPIRA with opportunities to network and to mobilize the community to achieve greater educational and leadership opportunities. This web site intends to provide you with resources and information about our programs in support to the educational goals of our community. Thank you for visiting us. Raul Martinez, M. Ed ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. is the recipient of the Governors Family Literacy Grant Award On June 18, 2002, Governor Jeb Bush announced the annual winners of the
SERVE Interior Page 2 SERVE, directed by Dr. Ludwig David van Broekhuizen , is an education includes a set of recommendations for policymakers and state education agencies. http://www.serve.org/Products/ProdPub.php
Extractions: SERVE Products and Services Products and Publications Products and Publications SERVE develops, publishes, and distributes a variety of research-based studies, training materials, policy briefs, brochures, and videotapes and DVDs. These informative products and publications are guides to available resources, current issues in education policy, and examples of exemplary educational programs. SERVE offers publications in the following topic areas. A Call to Action: Family Involvement as a Critical Component of Teacher Education Programs The need for effective family involvement in the entire education process of each child has never been more crucial than it is today. Most teachers are not as equipped to handle the needs of today's children and families as they could be. Universities and community colleges need help as they strive to enhance their preparation programs. This report highlights the need for preparation programs in early childhood education to do more to help teachers and caregivers involve families in school or center life. It addresses the fundamental skills that early childhood educators should have to more fully involve families in their young children's lives at school and in the childcare center. Recommendations for creating more effective preservice and inservice programs are offered in this report, along with ideas for programs that work.
Alliance For Excellent Education Alliance for Excellent education works to assure that atrisk middle and high school A new study by the University of florida s Bureau of Economic and http://www.all4ed.org/publications/StraightAs/Volume4No3.html
Extractions: ARCHITECTS FOR CHANGE: National Association of Secondary School Principals Releases New Report on Reinventing High Schools The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) last week released Breaking Ranks II: Strategies for Leading High School Reform , a tool that simultaneously challenges principals to take responsibility for school and student improvement and provides specific recommendations that will help them accomplish that objective. " Breaking Ranks II is a grassroots, school-based reform effort that arrives just at the forefront of significant discussions over the shortcomings and needs of the nation's high schools," said Gerald N. Tirozzi, NASSP Executive Director
