Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey Audubon of florida coordinates a vast statewide volunteer effort to monitor Bald Center staff also cooperate with federal and state wildlife agency law http://www.audubonofflorida.org/conservation/cbop.htm
Extractions: Hours: 10-4 Tuesday- Sunday Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is an urban environmental nature center that specializes in the rescue, medical care, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned raptors (birds of prey). More than 40 percent of over 700 annual patients are returned to the wild. Some 20 different species of raptors, which cannot be returned to the wild due to injuries, are used in our conservation education programs. Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is a non-profit organization and relies on visitor admissions, donations and adoptions to support its work. Through action-based education about the environment, citizens will be empowered to preserve what remains of natural Florida as well as saving the birds themselves, which has been Audubon's focus since its beginning in the 1900's.
Extractions: Internet Address: nconnor@coj.net Introduction Volunteers are used in all areas of Extension, including Family and Consumer Science, 4-H, Horticulture, and Agriculture, with the majority of volunteers working in the 4-H Youth Development program area. Florida county Extension agents and state Extension specialists work directly with volunteers and are responsible for a myriad of volunteer training and management programs. Therefore, an effective volunteer-management training program needs to address both principles of volunteer management and how to effectively deliver instruction or educate clientele. Background Brudney (1990) feels that volunteers need training and supervision in order to do their job effectively. Training gives volunteers the skills and knowledge needed to perform their work well and effectively (Culp, 1997; Cumming, 1998; Wilson, 1976). Wilson is of the belief that orientation is only the beginning of training for the volunteer, although too many agencies think that orientation is the only training needed for volunteers. Rauner (1980) describes three types of training for the volunteer. Pre-service, or orientation training, prepares the volunteer to begin the job. In-service training provides for a better understanding of the scope of their job. And continuing education includes training not related to a specific subject or job.
NSTA - Main News The Kansas Board of education has approved the latest draft of science standards,which include The draft has been sent to an outside agency for review. http://www.nsta.org/mainnews
Extractions: Science museums and other institutions are struggling to contend with visitors who reject settled precepts of science on religious grounds. Observers note that challenges to museum exhibitions on evolution are becoming more common. Efforts are under way to help combat the problem. The goal is to understand the controversies, so that people are better able to handle them as they come up, observed Judy Diamond, curator of public programs at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln. Museums, as a field, have recognized we need to take a more proactive role in evolution education. Although the No Child Left Behind Act has forced teachers to place more emphasis on reading and math, critics of the law say students need a more complete education. Twenty-seven percent of school systems are spending less time on social studies, and nearly 25% are devoting less time to science, art, and music, according to the Center on Education Policy. Many educators defend the focus on reading and math, as long as it is done properly. But some school districts have squeezed out subjects such as art or science so that teachers can spend more time on reading and math. Several elementary school programs, however, have shown positive results by inserting science, social studies, art, and music into reading lessons, rather than removing them from the curriculum.
Florida Resource Guides, National Mental Health Information Center General information, florida. florida Resources. State Mental Health Agency Internet www.nmha.org. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/stateresourceguides/florida01.a
This Page Has Been Moved Communities for a Lifetime is a florida statewide initiative to benefit the The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County has calendared its 17th Annual http://www.seniorsummit.org/
One Florida Initiative - Index on educational and business opportunities with the State of florida. Each month the Bush/Jennings Team page will feature Governor s agency http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/government/governorinitiatives/one_florida/
Extractions: Welcome From Governor Jeb Bush Welcome to the One Florida home page on the myflorida webportal . Thanks for your interest. On November 9, 1999, former Lt. Governor Frank Brogan and I announced the One Florida initiative. Its mission is to unite Floridians behind a shared vision of opportunity and diversity. The goal was and continues to be to increase opportunity and diversity in the state's universities and in state contracting without using policies that discriminate or that pit one racial group against another. We hope that this web page will allow you to see how One Florida helps all Floridians. This web page contains information for families, students and entrepreneurs on educational and business opportunities with the State of Florida. Prospective students and their families can find out about admission requirements for and financial assistance from the State University System by clicking on the education link. Individuals wishing to do business with the state, will find the One Florida contracting page to be a valuable resource guide to the certification process as well as current procurement opportunities.
Extractions: This page provides resources in the following areas: This page provides links to tools, research, and new articles about SES . If you would like to update or suggest a resource for this page, please call us at 866-544-8686 or email tutorsforkids@air.org SES : Who Does What? â This chart provides a quick overview of the roles that states, districts, providers, and families play in implementing SES SES : The Basics â This page offers a general explanation of SES , a description of how it works, and an overview of roles and responsibilities for SES SES by State â Visit this page to find information about âTitle I Schools Identified for Improvementâ in your state, links to lists of approved SES providers in your state, and contact information for your state department of education. Questions for Families to Ask SES Providers â This set of questions can help families choose an SES provider for their children.
