Extractions: to Improve Middle Schools GOOD FOR SCHOOLS, GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY Every community is different. School systems are different from one another, but the contrasts that distinguish one community from the next are even greater. The differences that define communitiesdemographic, economic, geographic, historicdictate that coalitions to support middle schools will take different forms and have different goals. There is no one best way to structure such a coalition, as the composition of successful coalitions proves. In Long Beach, for example, the coalition has a fairly small membership, drawn mainly from the school district and local colleges and universities. In Louisville, where much of the original motivation for the coalition came from city government and social service providers, the group is larger and more diverse. Most towns, cities, or counties have some distinctive strengths to draw on in establishing a coalition. Colleges and other institutions of higher education have a direct interest in the quality of local schools, and their faculty and staff have expertise that makes them valuable members of a coalition. Social service providers share with the schools a commitment to children and families and a recognition of the challenges institutions face in maintaining morale and professionalism. Some schools are already getting strong support from well-organized, sophisticated parents' organizations but even where these don't exist, caring parents do. Business people are everywhere, and a majority of them are well aware that the health of business and the health of the community are vitally interconnected. Together, people from each of these groups can contribute to a middle school coalition.
Extractions: Families face a variety of challenges when a loved one develops Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. Providing care for a memory-impaired person can be overwhelming. Families can prepare for these challenges and learn to cope with the demands of caregiving in part by educating themselves. This resource list gives an overview of some of the many books, brochures, videotapes, audiotapes, and newsletters about Alzheimer's disease that are available. Some of the resources in this list mention specific drug treatments. However, because Alzheimer's disease research is constantly changing, be sure to speak with your doctor about the most up-to-date treatment information. Caregivers may be able to borrow or rent some of the items on this resource list from a local Alzheimer's Association chapter or a hospital, public, or school library. To purchase an item, please contact the organization listed in the "available from" section of the description. Availability information was correct at the time this list was printed. However, before you send payment for an item, we suggest that you confirm with the organization that the price and payment address are current. Many of the items listed are also available from retail and online booksellers.
Links And Resources mississippi Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. 5595 Cedar Ridge resources School Systems Cerebral Palsy Special education Community http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/cerebral_palsy_links_resources/state pages/mississi
Mississippi Geography Education Fund The mississippi Geography education Fund is the first state endowment established in The highest priority is to invest the Fund s resources in projects http://www.philhardin.org/geography_education.html
Extractions: After discussions with the Phil Hardin Foundation in 1989, the National Geographic Education Foundation agreed to establish an endowed fund to encourage and improve the teaching of geography in Mississippi and to increase and disseminate geographic knowledge more broadly in the state. The Mississippi Geography Education Fund is the first state endowment established in the Society's Education Foundation. To initiate the Fund, the National Geographic Society announced its intention to provide up to $500,000 in matching funds to create an endowment. The Phil Hardin Foundation granted an initial $250,000 to the Mississippi Geography Education Fund. This grant was matched by the Society. It is the hope of the Hardin Foundation and the Society that the Fund will eventually exceed $1,000,000 through additional contributions. To this aim, the National Geographic Society is prepared to match an additional $250,000 in gifts to the Fund. From its inception in 1992 through 2000, the
Community Schools Online counseling rooms, adult education classrooms, a parent resource center, Jeffery A. Lackney of the educational Design Institute at mississippi State http://www.communityschools.org/newsletter/newsletter9.html
Extractions: An Opportunity for Community School Advocates Welcome to Community Schools Online where we provide updates on developments in the community schools field and the work of the Coalition. Please forward this e-mail to interested partners in your network and to related listservs. If you wish to subscribe to Community Schools Online, register at http://www.communityschools.org/about.html#email . To unsubscribe, send an email to ccs-l-off@lists.iel.org Introduction A vast number of school construction projects are being initiated across the country. At the same time, there is a growing recognition that communities offer many assets that can help support schools' missions. The purpose of this newsletter is to encourage community school advocates to seize the opportunity presented by the convergence of these issues. School superintendents, principals, local elected officials, public and private human services agencies, youth development organizations, community organizations, business, and civic and religious organizations must take advantage of the current groundswell of support for school construction to ensure that communities are welcomed into the school buildings of the future. Several recent studies confirm that many of America's school buildings are in disrepair and need renovation. The average school building in America is 42 years old. As the number of young people entering school grows and the demand for reduced class size increases, an unprecedented demand for the construction and renovation of school facilities is emerging.
Mississippi Education Initiative: Search For Resources mississippi Educational Involvement Click Here for Instructions To viewresources within specific classifications, select one of the options below http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/msei/search.asp
TEE - The Trust For Early Education State Policy resources mississippi. THE PRE-K FACTS IN mississippi resources in mississippi ⢠$149.6 million in federal funding for Head Start in http://www.trustforearlyed.org/resources_state.aspx?id=31&txt=Mississippi
Parents For Public Schools mississippi, to talk about their children s education. The site alsocontains links to many resources for parents, such as advocacy groups and http://www.acfnewsource.org/education/parents_for_public.html
Extractions: Printer-friendly version E-mail this story to a friend A parents group is trying to stop the exodus of children from public schools. In 1989, when about 20 parents met in a living room in Jackson, Mississippi, to talk about their children's education. They didn't want to send their children to segregated private academies but at the same time wanted their children to get a good education. They came to the conclusion that the best way to improve public schools is to enroll their kids and work to improve the schools. The parents banded together and sent their children to Casey Elementary, which at the time didn't have a PTA and was on the verge of shutting down. The group became known as Parents for Public Schools and with their help Casey became so successful that the U.S. Department of Education last year honored it as a blue ribbon school. CONTACTS
The Council For Disability Rights mississippi parent Partners 3111 North State St, Jackson MS 39216 parent education and Advocacy Resource Support Project MPACT - Kansas City - 3100 http://www.disabilityrights.org/index-info-centers.htm
Extractions: Consolidation for Southern Miss Alumni Making College Possible. Education Services Foundation (ESF) is Mississippi's non-profit resource for free college planning, scholarships and low-cost student loans with the great money-saving benefits for the borrower. Our ultimate goal is to provide students with access to higher education. This means providing free college planning resources and assistance, helping students locate and apply for scholarships and grants, and providing the low-cost student loans. As a preferred lender with many colleges and universities, choosing ESF as your lender for a student loan and/or parent loan is the right decision. Our student lending experts stand ready to help you apply. Our job is making college possible. Your job is to take advantage of the free resources we make available to you. From skills assessment and school selection counseling to student loans and loan consolidation, you'll find everything you need to nail down college right here. Education Services Foundation 2600 Lakeland Terrace Jackson MS 39216 1.800.986.4322
Extractions: Extra Credit for Parents Tuition, room and board, books ... it all adds up to a sizable expenditure for even the most prepared parents. It's no wonder ESF's Federal PLUS Loan has become a popular financing option for the parents of dependent undergraduate college students enrolled on at least a half-time basis. From great borrower benefits like a 2% interest rate reduction to the ease and convenience of our online PLUS Loan Pre-approval, ESF's Federal PLUS Loan is smart money. With a loan from ESF, you can take advantage of a 2% interest rate reduction by having your monthly payment automatically deducted from your bank account.* The following chart provides you with an example of possible savings with this benefit: Loan Type Current Federal Interest Rate Current Interest Rate with ESF Benefit PLUS Loan
The Peavey Parent Resource Center PAT Sites and Contacts. Site Beaumont parent/Family Center Site CoahomaFamilies First Resource Center mississippi Forum on Children and Families http://www.mfcf.org/pat_sites.html
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) parent Advocacy Center for education Rights 8161 Normandale Boulevard Sunrise Children s Foundation parent Information and Resource Center (Nevada) http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_cd=PRC
Parents For Public Schools Funded by the US DOE, PIRCs bring parents, educators and those that work withfamilies a wealth of Pacific resources for education and Learning (PREL) http://www.parents4publicschools.com/resources.html
Family Help In Mississippi resources in mississippi to help families with troubled teens. Support groups,schools and programs, Visit Parenting Teens and resources for the Family. http://www.focusas.com/Mississippi.html
Extractions: Focus Adolescent Services Need help for your teen? Call FocusAS M-F 9 am-5 pm ET Family Help in MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Information Organizations Programs Support ... Books Click here to find out if your child is at-risk, displaying self-destructive behaviors, and needs your help and intervention. Home Resources State Directory Schools ... Contact HOTLINES AND HELPLINES Child/Adult Abuse Hotline Child Pornography Tipline ChildhelpUSA Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-Child Hotlines and Toll-Free Numbers in Mississippi Mississippi Suicide and Crisis Hotlines National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline TDD National Hotlines and Helplines National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information AS SEEN ON DISCOVERY HEALTH CHANNEL Promising new research shows an 80% reduction in symptoms of bipolar and other emotional disorders Click here to learn how TRUEHOPE can help.
Extractions: To find other help resources select a topic from the list and click GO Select a Topic US - National Organizations US - Federal Agencies US - State By State Resource Guides Canadian Resources Information By Phone International Links LD Schools On-line Resources Parent Advocacy US State Departments of Education If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia 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 Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Island Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Com. North. Mariana Island
Mississippi - Jon's Homeschool Resources Part of Jon s Homeschool resources neutral, non-commercial Ocean Springs,mississippi 39565. MHEA - mississippi Home Educators Association. Christian. http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/Mississippi.html
Extractions: Welcome Files Talk Web Pages ... This page has two parts: Support Groups Neighbors to meet Mailing Lists Neighbors to talk to Support Groups top Neighbors to meet Over the years, many people have contributed to these listings. The seeds of the collection came from Ruthann Biel, Growing Without Schooling, and Home Education Press. CHEC - Clinton Home Educators Connection "A large group in Clinton, MS We7Kings@aol.com Home Educators of Central Mississippi An organization of central Mississippi home school support groups with an effective membership of several hundred families. http://www.hecm.org/ used to be the URL, and may be again, someday. Hub City HomeSchoolers We are not religiously oriented and are open to everyone who home-schools or is interested in home-schooling. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Msas Parenting a Child with MS. Part 9 Recommended Reading and resources IRSC Internet resources for Special Children www.irsc.org/ education http://www.msactivesource.com/msavProject/msas.portal/_baseurl/threeColLayout/SC
Extractions: Make Text Larger Email Page to a Friend Printer Friendly Authors: Rosalind Kalb, PhD and Lauren Krupp, MD Excerpt reprinted with permission from the book, MS: A Guide to Families (Demos Medical Publishing LLC, 2004). The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Biogen Idec and Elan. Please consult your physician if you have any questions about the information provided. Recommended Reading: Kalb R (ed.) (2004). Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have; The Answers You Need (3rd ed.). New York: Demos Medical Publishing. Northrop D, Cooper S. (2003). Insurance Resources: Options for People with a Chronic Illness or Disability. New York: Demos Medical Publishing. Russell LM, Grant AE, Joseph SM, Fee RW. (1993). Planning for the Future: Providing a Meaningful Life for a Child with a Disability After Your Death (2nd edition). Evanston, IL: American Publishing.
Mississippi's Career Resource Network The MS CRN sponsors this training for counselors in education as well as The staff of the mississippi s Career Resource Network is located in the http://www.mississippi.org/jobs_training/msoicc.htm
Extractions: The Mississippi State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (SOICC) is the state federal grant recipient for the US Department of Education's America's Career Resource Network (ACRN). The MS Career Resource Network: Is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive career and labor market information. Provides career development activities, products, and services. Conducts training and gives assistance to school/agency counselors, teachers, and Career Center Directors in order to increase their knowledge and use of career and labor market information. Responds to inquiries related to labor market and career information needs/requests. Coordinates and supports the activities related to the statewide-adopted Career Information System, Mississippi Choices TM . This computerized system provides relevant information about occupations and training opportunities for career decision-making.
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND resources FOR parentS AND TEACHERS OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN REVISED12/20/2004 website parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights http://www.acb.org/resources/parents.html
Extractions: REVISED 8/16/2005 The following organizations provide information, products and/or services to parents or teachers of blind and visually impaired children. In addition to these organizations, contact your state education department for early intervention and childhood learning enhancement information. This is not intended as a complete list or an endorsement. American Printing House for the Blind
