Extractions: Governing America's Schools Viewpoints (formerly the School Development Outreach Project) is a multimedia package on education governance designed to provide you with various perspectives, or viewpoints, from national, state, and local voices in education. In this package, you will notice two other changes. In the past, we have focused on emerging hot topics in education policy. In this edition of Viewpoints , we are examining a broader issuethe role of governance in education. Also, for the first time we are making Viewpoints available in CD format. This new feature allows you to easily revisit interview segments of interest. The accompanying booklet provides a general overview of this complex issue. We believe this multimedia package will serve as a valuable resource for you and your work. The essay "Is Politics in Education Here to Stay?" will provide you with an overview of the issue, a bit of history, and a look at governance structures. You will also find recommended strategies for superintendentsfrom superintendentsin dealing successfully with the politics of education. You may find it helpful to read the booklet as an introduction to the topic before listening to interviews presented on the CDs. Introduction
Extractions: NAEPDC Executive Committee The Executive Committee serves as the Board of Directors for the National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium. NAEPDC Committees National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium committee lists (standing and ad hoc), special interest groups and state leadership collaboratives. General Membership List, by Region
Home Starting a new Home Health Agency in kansas? click for information and links. Support KHCA members through information and education provided via the http://www.kshomecare.org/
Extractions: e-mail: khca@kshomecare.org Free Offer for Non-Members! Welcome to KHCA! Scroll down, or click a button on your left. Join now for the 2005-2006 KHCA Membership Year KHCA Membership Application. Don't miss out! For more information on membership, please visit our Membership page. 2005 Annual Meeting EXHIBITORS Click on for all the information you need for your booth at the Annual Meeting in Topeka! KHCA 2005 Annual Meeting Brochure and Full Registration Form
State Profiles. Kansas Phone 785823-3343 Fax 785-823-3385 Web site http//www.kaccrra.org/. Child Care Food Program Agency. kansas State Department of education http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/statedata/statepro/kansas.html
Extractions: Information 2000 Total Population: 2000 Number of Children aged 0-4: 2000 Number of Children aged 5-9 years old: 2000 Number of Children aged 10-14 years old: 2000 Total Number of Children under 18: Children under 5 as percent of population: Children under 18 as percent of population: Source: "Demographic Profiles: Census 2000," U.S. Census Bureau. 1999 Poverty Rate (all ages): 1999 Children Under 5 in Poverty: Source: "Table GCT-P14. Income and Poverty in 1999: 2000" and "Table P87. Poverty Status in 1999 by Age[17]- Universe: Population for whom poverty status is determined," U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 3.
Alabama Department Of Education--Online Academy This Website was developed for the Alabama Department of education by the at the University of kansas as a resource for institutions of higher education http://onlineacademy.org/alabama/
Extractions: This Website was developed for the Alabama Department of Education by the Online Academy at the University of Kansas as a resource for institutions of higher education and local education agencies in Alabama as they implement the Academy modules. The resources include online modules; presentations developed by the Academy for faculty and technical staff responsible for implementation; opportunities for discussion among staff of participating institutions and agencies; and resource material shared by instructors or the Academy staff. The intent is to use this site to facilitate the efforts of pre-service and in-service teacher education programs in implementing the Academy modules. The site will be expanded as needed services and resources are identified as being helpful to institutions of higher education and school districts in Alabama as they implement the Academy modules. The Online Academy is engaged in the business of providing e-learning solutions for the 21st century. The Academy develops Web-based modules and other technology innovations for moving validated educational research into actual classroom practice. The existing resources are designed to empower teachers and teacher educators in the areas of Reading, Technology, and Positive Behavioral Support. New content areas are being developed as needs are identified.
Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City and the Jewish Agency plans to bring 20000 young Jews to Israel by 2008. Join a group of your fellow Jewish kansas Citians in Toronto for United http://www.jewishkansascity.org/
Extractions: accessKansas: The Official Web site of the State of Kansas about accessKansas help center subscribers site map Directory Listing Online Services State Employee Phone Book Agency Web sites Association Web sites Elected Officials Kansas Legislators Kansas Cities and Towns Kansas Counties Kansas Libraries Where do I... file and pay my business tax? get a copy of my birth/marriage license? search for business names? get a copy of a Kansas map? find information on Kansas laws? learn more about accessKansas? become an accessKansas subscriber? start a business? get assistance with Unemployment? get a copy of my driving record or car title? view my state paycheck online? find a job in Kansas? access state employee services? On October 9th accessKansas, the official state of Kansas Web site, will change to Kansas.gov. Other than the name, the biggest change will be the look and layout of the site. The reorganized site is designed to be easier to find the information and services you need. The accessKansas.org URLs will direct you to Kansas.gov. We will continue to provide the same services and information, and accessKansas subscribers will be Kansas.gov subscribers without any change in services.
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) State education Agency (State Department of education) kansas Top kansas Department of education 120 South East 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 666121182 http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_ID=SEA
About Kansas Commission For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Based in Topeka, KCDHH works with other organizations throughout kansas to assure coordination and Contact our Web Designer at fhg@srskansas.org http://www.srskansas.org/kcdhh/
Extractions: 1-785-267-0655 FAX The mission of the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to advocate for and facilitate equal access to quality, coordinated and comprehensive services that enhance the quality of life for Kansans who are deaf and hard of hearing. The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ( KCDHH ) is a state agency authorized to develop and implement a program of information and referral; advocacy; public education; and direct services. Based in Topeka, KCDHH works with other organizations throughout Kansas to assure coordination and availablity of services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Kansas Children's Service League kansas Children s Service League serves children and families through its Founded in 1893, our private, notfor-profit agency provides a continuum of http://www.kcsl.org/
Extractions: Every day thousands of Kansas families reach out to children they've adopted or agreed to foster care. This report , sponsored by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and managed by the Kansas Children's Service League, addresses questions about how and why people welcome children into their homes and assesses the value of services to help create successful adoptive and foster experiences.
Kansas STATE education AGENCY RURAL REPRESENTATIVE. Michael Remus, Team Leader kansas Contact Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, Department of Special education, http://www.autism-pdd.net/links/kansas.html
Extractions: for children and youth. CLIENT ASSISTANCE Program. TECHNOLOGY RELATED Assistance. PARENTS Training and Information Project. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL Health PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN with Special Health Care Needs. PARENT-TEACHER Association (PTA) STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Michael Remus, Team Leader
Missouri State Resources State education Agency Rural Representative D. Kent King, Commissioner Web www.biamo.org Donna Mueller, Director Missouri Head Injury Advisory Council http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/mo.htm
Extractions: The offices listed on this state sheet are primarily state-level offices. Even if an office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you with information and assistance about disability issues in your state. If you find that an address or number has changed or is incorrect, please e-mail us at nichcy@aed.org and let us know. Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities. For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under Department of Education: Special Education United States Senators
Kansas Coalition Home Page kansas resources for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. To conduct statewide educational efforts designed to inform the public, http://www.kcsdv.org/
Extractions: Skip Navigation KCSDV has moved its offices to 634 SW Harrison, Topeka, KS 66603. The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) is a network of programs reaching across the state, helping us unify on a state level and to end battering and sexual assault wherever it occurs. Our primary focus is on providing support and safety to the victims of these crimes through the direct services of our member programs. The major work of the Coalition is to support this network of services by increasing public awareness through education and advocacy, exploring new options for services and funding, and by working for social change. KCSDV is a network of programs reaching across the state, helping us unify on a state level and to end battering and sexual assault wherever it occurs. Our primary focus is on providing support and safety to the victims of these crimes through the direct services of our member programs. The major work of the Coalition is to support this network of services by increasing public awareness through education and advocacy, exploring new options for services and funding, and by working for social change. 1. To build coalition among service providers to promote communication, support, and networking to ensure comprehensive services.
Relatives As Parents Program The kansas Department on Aging is working to improve the security, For more information, go to http//www.kcsl.org. kansas Department of Social http://www.agingkansas.org/kdoa/programs/rapp.htm
Extractions: KDOA Home KDOA Programs Who We Are Several agencies concerned with the welfare of older adults, children and youth are coming together to begin the Relatives As Parents Program. Referred to as "RAPP", this program will work to help relatives who are raising children; especially as it relates to grandparents raising grandchildren. Why We Exist RAPP exists to let grandparents and relatives know that "You are not alone!" Problems that we encounter in everyday life can affect our families. More and more today, parents are unable to care for their children. Grandparents and other relatives frequently take on that responsibility in an effort to help. relatives. The 2000 Census Bureau Report shows that 2.4 millions grandparents are taking on primary responsibility for their grandchildren's needs, many without a parent in the home. In Kansas, 17,873 grandparents reported that they are raising their grandchildren. This is not just a caregiver issue, however. According to 2000 Census data, in the United States, more than six million children, approximately 1 in 12 children, are living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives. Of these, close to 20% are in the formal foster care system. The remaining 80% and the caregivers who are responsible for them receive little assistance, and may encounter systems that make it difficult to access even basic services, such as health care and educational services. Kansas has 35,274 children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives.
Kansas Resource Guides, National Mental Health Information Center General information resources in kansas. Internet www.srskansas.org. State Protection and Advocacy Agency Each State has a protection and advocacy http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/stateresourceguides/kansas01.as
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: Kansas Advocacy and Protection Services
Consumer World: Consumer Agencies Gov info from federal agencies for senior citizens new 5/2004 Ireland Consumerline.org consumer advice, links, publications Ireland (Northern) http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/agencies.htm
Extractions: The following organizations maintain databases with information about State prekindergarten initiatives. The first section lists national organizations with information on all 50 States and the District of Columbia. The second section lists national organizations with information on prekindergarten initiatives in selected States. Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative The ECAP Collaborative is home to more than a dozen projects that focus on educating and raising young children. A major emphasis is the importance of social-emotional development, and its relationship to school readiness. ECAP supports research, technical assistance, and service projects. In addition, ECAP collects and describes the literature on elementary and early education, care, and child development. The Prekindergarten Research in Progress database provides descriptions of ongoing or recently completed studies of State-funded prekindergarten programs, or studies that use State-funded prekindergarten programs as one of several settings for research. Two examples are (1) The National Survey of Lead Teachers in State-Funded Prekindergarten Programs (also known as the National Prekindergarten Study), and (2) a study of parent involvement in rural Illinois state-funded prekindergarten programs conducted by Dr. Brent McBride at the University of Illinois. Project staff plan to add several records to the database each month.
Kansas Mental Health Resources kansas. State Mental Health Agency For more information about admission, care, Internet www.ink.org/public/srs. State Protection and Advocacy Agency http://mentalhealth.about.com/library/us/blkansas.htm
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