Washington County Public Schools : Superintendent As such, in concert with the Board of education, she sets a vision, Schools according to maryland laws, State Board of education bylaws and local Board http://www.wcboe.k12.md.us/content/ad_super.cfm
Extractions: Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan is currently the Superintendent of the Washington County Public Schools, having served in the position since 2001. She is also very involved in the community, serving on the Boards of Directors of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, the Hagerstown/Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Pen Mar Development. Dr. Morgan is also co-chair of the Downtown Hagerstown Task Force and is a member of the Greater Hagerstown Committee and the Hagerstown Rotary. Contact Superintendent's Office:
Extractions: 2000-Present ... News Press Release Claus von Zastrow, 202-296-5220, x13 Monday, March 24, 2003 Washington, DC. - A new case study report released today by the Learning First Alliance shows that five high poverty school districts raised student achievement by focusing on districtwide strategies to improve instruction. Titled Beyond Islands of Excellence: What Districts Can Do to Improve Instruction and Achievement in All Schools the report outlines lessons from the five districts and identifies practical steps that school districts can take to move beyond a few excellent schools to success across entire systems. The five districts studied are: Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas; Chula Vista Elementary School District in Chula Vista, California; Kent County Public Schools in Maryland; Minneapolis Public Schools; and Providence Public Schools. The districts were selected based on their ability to exhibit at least three years of improvement in student achievement in mathematics and/or reading across multiple grades and across all races and ethnicities. The study findings are particularly useful as states and school districts work to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation, which intensifies the requirement for school districts to raise the achievement of all students. We cannot continue to point to heroic principals and extraordinary teachers to improve the performance for all children, said Judy Wurtzel, Executive Director of the Alliance. Ensuring the success of all children requires systemwide approaches that support teachers and principals, not simply school-by-school fixes. The districts in our study are putting in place strategies that touch every school and every child.
Governance Berdahl presents the current situation in maryland along with the responses froma survey of 31 State Structures for the Governance of Higher education http://www.sheeo.org/Govern/gov-home.htm
Extractions: PROJECTS SHEEO PUBLICATIONS WEB RESOURCES VIEW RECOMMENDED RESOURCES SHEEO has compiled a list of links to the various state planning documents. This list consists of reports that can be found in an electronic format. For copies of reports or to reach states not listed, please see our SHEEO Agencies section. Robert O. Berdahl, Professor Emeritus of Higher Education, University of Maryland, 2004 This report discusses the results of a study which answers the following questions: Should the governor be given the power to appoint not only the lay members of the state boards, but also the chief executive officer (CEO) of such boards? and Should state board CEO's sit either with the governor's cabinet, or some other state government councils that include most senior members of the executive branch agencies? Berdahl presents the current situation in Maryland along with the responses from a survey of 31 other states. VIEW REPORT IN PDF FORMAT Reconciling Flexibility and Firmness i n State Boundaries in Public Higher Education: Research Universities and State Colleges
Extractions: Today's News Wednesday, February 23, 2005 By Susan A. Nowicki, APR The Boards of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) met on Monday in Washington, D.C. They approved revisions to position statements on evidence-based guidelines and thermography as well as an advisory statement on medical testimony" In other actions, the Boards also recognized several members retiring from volunteer positions and heard progress reports on several key AAOS activities and projects. Revised Statements Approved As recommended by the Evidence-Based Practice Committee, the Academy Board approved revisions to the "Position Statement on Evidence-Based Guidelines." In June 2004, in response to the adoption of American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine guidelines in California for treatment of workers' compensation patients, the Board of Directors charged the Evidence-Based Practice Committee with developing a position statement on evidence-based guidelines. The Board approved the position statement in October 2004. Subsequently, the committee was asked to revise the statement to include a reference to patient preferences. Additionally, the Board requested that a boundary be set on the role of expert opinion in evidence-based medicine.
Maryland Student Service Alliance 1985 The State Board of education adopts a rule requiring all school systems These strategies are based on the experiences of maryland educators who http://www.mssa.sailorsite.net/history.html
Extractions: HOME SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT IDEAS LOCAL INFO ... RELATED LINKS Maryland is the first state in the nation to require high school students to engage in service-learning activities as a condition of graduation. Each of the 24 school districts in Maryland implement the service-learning graduation requirement differently, because they tailor the specifics of their program to their local community. - In his book, High School, Former Federal Commissioner of Education Ernest Boyer advocated that all public schools adopt a new Carnegie Unit of 120 hours of mandatory service-learning - Maryland Superintendent of Schools, David Hornbeck vigorously pushes the State Board of Education to adopt a mandatory service requirement for all public high school students. The board does not adopt it. - The State Board of Education adopts a rule requiring all school systems to offer credit bearing community service opportunities for high school students. - Very little change is made by local school systems as a result of the 1985 "opportunity mandate." - Through support from foundations, the Maryland Student Service Alliance (MSSA) is created as a public/private partnership with the State Department of Education to enhance service-learning efforts in Maryland.
National Association Of Elementary School Principals : Error John has been involved at almost every level of education, as a teacher at the Kathryn Blumsack is Director of Board Development for the maryland http://www.naesp.org/ContentLoad.do?contentId=488&action=print
Ian Anderson Boards Ian Anderson Continuing education Program in Endof-Life Care, University of EXECUTIVE BOARD Chair Laura Hawryluck, MSc, MD, FRCPC Physician Leader, http://www.cme.utoronto.ca/endoflife/boards.htm
Extractions: HOME OVERVIEW RESOURCES MODULES ... BOARDS EXECUTIVE BOARD Chair: Laura Hawryluck , MSc, MD, FRCPC Physician Leader, Ian Anderson Program, University of Toronto Assistant Professor, Critical Care Medicine, University Health Network Kerry Bowman , MSW, PHD U niversity of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics Clinical Bioethicist, Mount Sinai Hospital Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto Dave Davis MD, FCFP Associate Dean, Continuing Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Professor, Health Administration and Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto Larry Librach , MD, CCFP, FCFP W. Gifford-Jones Professor in Pain Control and Palliative Care, University of Toronto Director, Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, Mount Sinai Hospital ADVISORY BOARD Chair: Laura Hawryluck , MSc, MD, FRCPC Physician Leader, Ian Anderson Program, University of Toronto Assistant Professor, Critical Care Medicine, University Health Network
Extractions: of Education Profile of Justice Thurgood Marshall Brown v. Board of Education Resources Return to ... Brown v. Board of Education History of Brown v. Board of Education The Plessy Decision Although the Declaration of Independence stated that "All men are created equal," due to the institution of slavery, this statement was not to be grounded in law in the United States until after the Civil War (and, arguably, not completely fulfilled for many years thereafter). In 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified and finally put an end to slavery. Moreover, the Fourteenth Amendment (1868) strengthened the legal rights of newly freed slaves by stating, among other things, that no state shall deprive anyone of either "due process of law" or of the "equal protection of the law." Finally, the Fifteenth Amendment (1870) further strengthened the legal rights of newly freed slaves by prohibiting states from denying anyone the right to vote due to race. Plessy . In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson
Education And Special Education Resources US Department of education, 400 maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20202 Jim Wright, School Board Intervention Team, Syracuse, NY, 315435-4100, http://www.pacer.org/links/national/education.htm
Meeting Held On Promoting Accessible Design In Education As a first step in this endeavor, the Board held a forum to get advice fromvarious experts maryland Alliance on Disability Commissions and Committees http://www.access-board.gov/news/edu-forum.htm
Extractions: In recognizing the critical role education plays in ensuring access for people with disabilities to the built environment, the Board is undertaking an initiative to promote accessible design in the education of architects, interior designers, engineers and others. As a first step in this endeavor, the Board held a forum to get advice from various experts on how it should proceed. Specifically, the Board sought input on how this effort can be advanced through education curricula, design competitions and awards, and outreach to colleges, universities, and accrediting organizations. In opening remarks , Board Member Daniel O. Rios, P.E. noted that "the Board wants to take accessibility to the next level by assuring that current and future practitioners have an integral understanding of what accessibility means as they design and construct the buildings of the future. We have made this one of our top strategic priorities." Over 30 participants , including representatives from university programs, accrediting organizations, trade associations, professional societies, and disability groups, provided guidance and suggestions on how this initiative can be undertaken most effectively and strategically. Pioneers in education on accessible or universal design, including Elaine Ostroff, Dr. Edward Steinfeld, and others, offered insights based on their own experiences and efforts. The event was held July 25th during a week of events celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Montgomery County, MD - Boards, Committees, And Commissions List of Montgomery County boards, Committees, and Commissions. Priority issuesare day labor, transit, public safety, education, and training and http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/exec/boards/list.asp
Extractions: Montgomery County Boards, Committees, and Commissions Appointments are made by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council unless otherwise indicated. indicates Council appointments. indicates dual Executive and Council appointments. indicates Confidential financial disclosure required. indicates Public financial disclosure required. indicates number of members. 2004 Listing of Montgomery County Boards, Committees, and Commissions
About The Doctors Dr. Alcid is board certified in internal medicine, infectious diseases and clinical education and Welfare, and the National Diabetes Advisory Board. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/doctors.jsp
Extractions: Ensure Your Success on the ABIM Certification or Recertification Exam Prep for Boards 2 contains more than 500 questions that will give you the confidence you need to pass the Boards. Prep for Boards 2 is also discounted for MKSAP 13 subscribers! Order Prep for Boards 2 now. Prep for Boards 2 focuses on core material that is included on the American Board of Internal Medicine Examination, and contains more than 500 Board-like multiple-choice questions with answers, references, and evidence-based critiques that explain why each option is either right or wrong. More than 50 Prep for Boards 2 questions are image-based and are modeled after questions on the ABIM exam. Prep for Boards 2 also offers: The opportunity for learners to earn up to 75 category 1 CME credits Key Points that summarize the most important information a learner should take away from each question A CD-ROM version that provides instant searching and feedback on answered questions . Key Points of questions answered incorrectly can be tracked and managed, allowing you to review the Key Points again
About ACS Online CME The ACS continuing medical education program is supported by the ACS and guided by education Advisory Committee of the ACS National Board of Directors. http://cme.amcancersoc.org/misc/about.shtml
Extractions: Welcome to the American Cancer Societys Online CME Web site! The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides free online Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities to assist physicians and other health care professionals in improving and maintaining knowledge and skills relevant to all aspects of cancer control, including cancer prevention, early detection, and diagnosis, as well as treatment and rehabilitation of people living with cancer. This Web site provides access to journal-based CME activities and quizzes from CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians , and beginning April 12, 2004 multimedia CME activities based on ACS guidelines for prevention and early detection of cancer. We hope that features, such as online scoring of quizzes, automatic tracking of CME credit hours earned, and printable certificates will make your CME experience convenient and efficient. And, we hope that our course content will contribute to your effectiveness in attaining our mutual objectives of preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. We plan to add new CME activities on a regular basis, and to add continuing education activities for other health care professionals in the near future. The ongoing improvement of this program depends upon input from those of you who participate in these CME activities, and we welcome your comments and suggestions.
ISHLT: The International Society For Heart & Lung Transplantation Board of Directors. Heart/Lung Registry. Grants Awards. Scientific Councils.education Transplant education/Information. General Medical Information http://www.ishlt.org/boardsAndCommittees/education.asp
Extractions: EDUCATION COMMITTEE The Education Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the President and five committee members consisting of the Program Chair, the Program Chair-Elect, the President, the President-Elect, and a member-at-large appointed by the chair. The Education Committee is responsible for ensuring that all educational activities of the Society meet the requirements of the ACCME, for regularly evaluating the quality and applicability of the Society's education endeavors as they relate to the educational needs of the members, for determining the ongoing educational needs of the members, and for recommending to the Board of Directors educational programs and activities which meet these needs. EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2003-2004 James B. Young, MD, Chair
National Association Of Elementary School Principals : Error Kathryn Blumsack is Director of Board Development for the maryland John L.Brown is currently an educational consultant who does extensive work for http://www.naesp.org/ContentLoad.do?contentId=488