What Does Research Say About Early Childhood Education? Available from state education agencies and NCREL. Content and generalcomments info@ncrel.org Technical information pwaytech@contact.ncrel.org http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/stw_esys/5erly_ch.htm
Extractions: NCREL, Oak Brook, 1992 Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the term frequently applied to the education of young children from birth through age 8. Although early childhood education has existed since the creation of kindergarten in the 1800s, the last decade has seen a tremendous amount of attention devoted to the subject of early education for young children. The focus of this program, therefore, is to address curriculum and assessment issues related to the education of young children and discuss ways schools can change to become ready for children. Information that follows has been excerpted from position statements and guidelines developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAECS/SDE) for appropriately educating young children, ages 3 through 8. These reports reflect a growing consensus that the traditional scope and sequence approach to curriculum with its emphasis on drill and practice of isolated, academic skills does not reflect current knowledge of human learning and fails to produce students who possess the kind of higher-order thinking and problem-solving abilities that will be needed in the 21st century. Past success in improving basic skills in the "3 Rs" has not been matched by success in improving reading comprehension, writing fluency, or math problem-solving ability. In addition, it is evident that our schools are failing to produce future generations with even a working knowledge of the natural, physical, and social sciences, much less the kinds of minds that will create new knowledge in these areas. Specifically, these national organizations call for schooling to place greater emphasis on:
What Does Research Say About Interagency Collaboration? Schools, agencies, and communities can take the first steps toward improving outcomes Alexandria, VA National Association of State Boards of education. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/stw_esys/8agcycol.htm
Extractions: NCREL, Oak Brook, 1992 Poverty, unemployment, inadequate housing, poor health care and nutrition, substance abuse, inadequate education and training, teen pregnancy, and violence are challenges hundreds of thousands of our youngsters and their families face every day. It is no wonder that children bring more than educational needs into the classroom, that women bring more than employment needs into the welfare office, that teens bring more than health concerns into the health clinic, and that families with infants and toddlers bring more than a need for parenting skills into a family support center. It is an examination of these realities-by administrators, policymakers, teachers, and other frontline practitioners-that has resulted in a new wave of state and local initiatives to provide more comprehensive and integrated services to children and families. These initiatives are based upon the recognition that, from the perspective of children and families, the current system of services is too often fragmented and difficult to access. Families find our systems are contradictory, restricting, and disempowering. In short, they simply fail to meet the real needs of children and families. This section illustrates the nature and magnitude of the problem and presents a vision of its solution through interagency collaboration. This story is told through the following areas:
RNT - Department Of Education (614) 4667420; http//www.okhighered.org/student-center/financial-aid/ top.OKLAHOMA West virginia Department of education, Teacher Certification http://www.rnt.org/channels/clearinghouse/deptedu.asp
Extractions: @import url(/css/core.css); State and Federal Requirements Search through our directory of State Departments of Education , which offers contact information and Web links to help you find information about licensure, alternative routes to teacher certification, and financial aid. State Department of Education Requirements Although all states must comply with the federal provision of No Child Left Behind, many states have programs for mid-career changers individuals who already have a bachelor's degreethat are alternatives to the traditional route to teacher certification. Just as teacher certification requirements differ from state to state, so do alternative certification program offerings. In the State Departments of Education directory, RNT provides resources developed by the National Center for Alternative Certification: a coded list of alternative certification programs offered in each state, and an alternative licensure key that describes details about the types of programs offered by each state.
FinAid | Other Types Of Aid | US State Government Aid Pennsylvania Higher education Assistance Agency 1200 North Seventh Street virginia State Council of Higher education for virginia James Monroe Building http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/state.phtml
Extractions: US State Government Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for most state loan, grant and scholarship programs, in addition to the federal loans and grants. When you submit the FAFSA to the US Department of Education, they forward the information on the form to the state student assistance agency. Each state has a different FAFSA submission deadline. If you submit your FAFSA by March 1, you will be in time for all state deadlines, other than Michigan. If you miss the deadline, you will be ineligible to receive state aid for the entire academic year. Procedures for applying for state prepaid tuition programs and the national guard differ from state to state. The amount of information provided on the state web sites varies from state to states. Some states provide comprehensive information about residency requirements , loan, grant, scholarship and prepaid tuition programs and other state aid programs. Others provide minimal information. We recommend visiting the sites for both your state of residence and for the states of the colleges to which you are applying. A B C D ...
InternationalEd.org | West Virginia The West virginia Governor s Commission on International education released its What is InternationalEd.org? Why does international education matter? http://www.internationaled.org/statereport.htm
Extractions: Every state needs to document challenges and opportunities for international studies as it exists within its borders. What are are our states' relationships with other parts of the world? What standards,curriculum materials, textbooks, teacher resources and program already exist? Where are states' strengths and weaknesses in international affairs? What are colleges, businesses, community groups and government doing to prepare the next generation of internationally competent citizens? Statewide assessment of where international education stands can provide a much-needed foundation to which to build a network of stakeholders and model programs. Five states have released state reports on international education in the schools:
West Virginia Division Of Culture And History - Arts Index The West virginia Commission on the Arts, established in 1967, works with artists, New Arts in education Roster book available for download (872K PDF) http://www.wvculture.org/arts/
Educational Technology Cooperative An overview of Webbased learning at Texas education Agency is found here Provided by the virginia Department of education, The Virtual Advanced 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
Virginia State Resources Web www.doe.virginia.gov State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Webwww.vadrs.org Office of State Coordinator of Vocational education for Students http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/va.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
West Virginia State Resources Web www.wvddc.org Protection and Advocacy Agency West virginia Advocates West virginia Department of education State Capitol Complex http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/wv.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
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY NetDayCompass.org is a comprehensive education technology web site designed for Members represent state and local education agencies, nonprofits, http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/res.cgi/Educational_Technology
Educational Policy Institute virginia BEACH, VA, August 11, 2005 A new report by the Educational Policy Thank you to those agencies that support the Educational Policy Institute. http://www.educationalpolicy.org/
Extractions: Home About Us Publications Presentations ... Contact EPI EPI Subscription Would you like to subscribe to EPIcenter and other EPI news and information? If so, please click here and send us an email. EPI never sends more than one email a month, and we won't sell or give your email away. EPI Media Release CONTACT: Mr. Alex Usher ausher@educationalpolicy.org TORONTO, ON, September 9, 2005 Global Debt Patterns: an International Comparison of Student Loan Burdens and Repayment Conditions focuses on the debt burdens that students face and the strategies employed in each country to deal with student debt. The report shows that total student debt in Canada is not especially high by international standards, but that average student loan repayment burdens are very onerous due to high interest rates. As well, the report also shows that the United States is by no means unique in terms of the amount of debt students are carrying. Copies of the research report may be downloaded by clicking here.
Extractions: Student Resources Prospective Students: Student Loans Scholarships Self-Assessments Newsletter ... College Rankings Current Students: Search Tools Reference Tools Virtual Libraries About Online Education: Accreditation Diploma Mills eLearning Assessment eLearning FAQ ... Educational Technology Relevant News Accrediting Bodies Considering Standards "The six bodies that grant accreditation to colleges and universities in the United States are near agreement on guidelines for evaluating distance education that differ from traditional accrediting standards by focusing on how much students learn. If enacted, the regional accrediting agencies would use the guidelines to set standards for granting accreditation to distance-education programs and institutions." "Representatives of the six U.S. regional accrediting bodies have finalized a set of recommendations for building and evaluating online-education programs. But the recommendations won't become accreditation standards, says Charles M. Cook, the director of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges' Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 'We've always considered them testimonials, not a new set of standards,' he says. 'It's always been the local regions' option of how to adopt them.'"
Extractions: Virginia Finds Strength in Numbers In 1998, the deans of seven of Virginia's leading teacher preparation programs and leaders from the state higher education agency formed a new partnership to help Virginia's teachers infuse technology throughout the teaching and learning process. The result is the Virginia Educational Technology Alliance (VETA), an alliance that came together because education leaders saw strength in joining together. Rich Ingram, dean of James Madison University's college of education, says that ". . . people at the various institutions said this educational technology thing is too big for us to deal with individually and there is more benefit in collaborating than in not collaborating." Leaders agreed that the alliance brings economies of scale and division of labor that makes for a more effective effort. Collectively, VETA's seven member institutions - the
Extractions: Research No Child Left Behind requires that educators use scientifically-based research to guide decisions on programs and resources to use in the classroom. To help educators sort practices backed by rigorous evidence from those that are not, the U.S. Department of Education has provided the resource, Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported By Rigorous Evidence: A User Friendly Guide . This Guide explains that in order to identify strong evidence of effectiveness, well-designed and implemented randomized controlled trials are needed; type of research has not been very common in education. Until randomized controlled trials are more widespread, existing research studies can be mined for possible evidence of effectiveness." See the Guide referenced above for a checklist on things to consider when evaluating research evidence. That said, we submit for your review some recent educational technology research available online, organized in the following categories: Access and Digital Divide Computer and Internet Use by Adolescents in 2001
Virginia Association Of Area Agencies On Aging The 25 Area agencies on Aging of the VAAAA were designated in the 1970s on behalf of Welcome to the virginia Association of Area agencies on Aging! http://www.vaaaa.org/
Extractions: V4A's primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons to live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible, and to enhance elder rights. s principal activities are to: Advocate for the resources and policies that will allow its members to help provide the choices older persons need to lead meaningful lives. I m p r o v e t h e c a p a c i t y of its members to better serve and represent older persons and their caregivers through information, education, training, and technical assistance. Promote the critical roles AAAs play in helping older persons and their caregivers Be a focal point for its members in the development and implementation of a statewide system of home and community-based long term care, building upon the existing aging n e t w o r k Facilitate cooperative relationships among the a ging network, other public agencies, and private sector organizations to develop an accessible and comprehensive system of services
NASDVA.COM - VIRGINIA C. Administers the virginia War Orphans education Program. www.ncoausa.org,Paralyzed Veterans of America virginia MidAtlantic PVA Chapter http://www.nasdva.com/virginia.html
Extractions: A. Benefits/Claims: Assist Virginia's veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled under federal, state, and local laws. The Benefit Services section operates 15 Field Offices and 25 itinerant service points. The Department also maintains part-time staff at the Board of Veterans' Appeals to represent veterans from Virginia appealing claims denied at the Regional Office level.
Extractions: is a publication and web resource listing of organizations in the D.C. metropolitan region that provide services to homeless individuals and families. Available from the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, 1426 Ninth Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20001-3344. (202) 234-6300. Email: ifc@ifcmw.org Web address: http://www.ifcmw.org
Educational Interpreters TEXAS Contact Jennifer Howell, Program Specialist Texas education Agency.virginia Scroll down to educational Interpreting Services http://www.rid.org/eduterp.html
Extractions: Many documents referenced on this page are available in the Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). The documents will automatically download and open for you to read, print, or save. If you don't have the Acrobat Reader plug-in installed than "click" on this link: Get the Adobe Acrobat Reader . Most RID documents are also available from fax-on-demand Join RID today! Educational Interpreters have always been an important part of the mission and programs of RID. However, over the years, we have gotten feedback that some of you feel overlooked by the majority of publications, VIEWS articles, conference workshops, etc. So we have rolled up our sleeves and are working to improve our outreach, advocacy, and resource development efforts for YOU!! Minnesota Setting the Standard for Other States to Follow Check RID's Searchable Databases for RID Approved Workshops Here are various states' resources and requirements for their educational interpreters: CALIFORNIA Educational Interpreters proposed standards FLORIDA GEORGIA Georgia School System Establishes Equitable Salary Scale KANSAS KENTUCKY Educational Interpreter Role (scroll to page 59) MAINE Maine's licensing requirements MINNESOTA NEW YORK ... TEXAS Contact Jennifer Howell, Program Specialist Texas Education Agency
