41. 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

What Does Research Say About Early Childhood Education? S. Bredekamp, R.A. Knuth, L.G. Kunesh, and D.D. Shulman 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. The Need for Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment Guidelines 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:

42. 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

What Does Research Say About Interagency Collaboration? C. Bruner, L.G. Kunesh, and R.A. Knuth 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:

43. 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

@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 degree—that 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. As this information about alternative certification is subject to change, you will still want to call for the most up-to-date information. Some states offer this information online and others will mail you a packet about state-approved alternative certification programs and requirements.

44. 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

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 ... Territories and Others ALABAMA Alabama Commission on Higher Education Suite 205 3465 Norman Bridge Road Montgomery, Alabama 36105-2310

45. 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

HOME STATES State reports on international studies ON THIS PAGE Overview Delaware Massachusetts Michigan ... West Virginia GO TO Report on the Delaware K-12 International Education Capacity Study (76-page PDF) MA report: Education for a Global Economy (48-page PDF) The Michigan Asia in the Schools Report (51-page PDF) International Education Benefits Vermont's Children WV report: Preparing A Citizenry for the Global Age (22-page PDF) Brochure: The 2004 Cyrus Vance Awards Overview 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:

46. 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/

47. Job-Hunt.Org: Virginia Jobs, Jobs In Virginia, Virginia Job Search And Career Re virginiaJobNetwork agency postings; The Washington Post Jobs Jobs invirginia education; JOVE - Job Opportunities in virginia education http://www.job-hunt.org/jobs/virginia.shtml

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48. 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

Search powered by K-12 Online Learning Initiatives SREB Report on State Virtual Schools Updated in June 2005, this report is based on survey responses from the 16 SREB states. State Virtual Schools SREB States Alabama Alabama Online High School 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 The Arkansas Virtual High School is a pilot project funded by the Arkansas Department of Education to provide an online alternative learning environment for the students of Arkansas' public schools. State Virtual School Report - AR Florida Florida 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

49. 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

NICHCY State Resources : Virginia A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Virginia State Resources Table of Contents State Agencies Disability Organizations Parent Organizations Other Organizations 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. State Agencies and Organizations Age of Eligibility 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 Honorable John Warner (R) 225 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

50. 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

NICHCY State Resources : West Virginia A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities West Virginia State Resources Table of Contents State Agencies Disability Organizations Parent Organizations Other Organizations 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. State Agencies and Organizations Age of Eligibility 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 Honorable Robert C. Byrd (D) 311 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

51. 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 TECHNOLOGY Audiovisual Equipment Computers Distance Education Effects of Technology ... Home Educational Technology Archived Responses Internet Sites Online Communities Organizations Archived Responses: * What information is available on technology standards? http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printresponses.cgi/Virtual/Qa/archives/Educational_Technology/ Standards/techstandards.html Internet Sites: * The National Education Technology Plan This plan for the U.S. Department of Education is being developed as part of a long-range national strategy and guide for using technology effectively to improve student academic achievement - either directly or through integration with other approaches to systemic reform. http://www.nationaledtechplan.org/default.asp * Ed Tech Action Network "The Ed Tech Action Network is designed to provide you with the tools and training you need to be a powerful advocate for improved technology learning and teaching at the local, state, and federal levels." This network is sponsored by COSN and ISTE. http://www.edtechactionnetwork.org/

52. 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/

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 New International Study Looks at Interest Rates on Student Loans 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.

53. U.S. Approved Higher Education Accrediting Agencies - ELearners.com Regional Accrediting agencies Approved by US Department of education Tel.(510) 7489001, Fax (510) 748-9797 E-mail address wascsr@wascsenior.org http://www.elearners.com/resources/agencies.asp

Regional Accrediting Agencies Approved by U.S. Department of Education Site Navigation Home Page Student Resources Accrediting Agencies 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 U.S. Higher Education Regional Institutional Accrediting Agencies 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." The Chronicle of Higher Education Accrediting Groups Issue Recommendations for Distance-Education Programs "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.'"

54. American Association Of School Administrators - State Associations Texas education Agency Utah State Office of education Vermont Department ofeducation virginia Department of education http://www.aasa.org/state_associations/education_departments.htm

55. Stories & Strategies -- State-Wide Change -- Virginia Educational Technology All the state higher education agency formed a new partnership to help virginia s The result is the virginia educational Technology Alliance (VETA), http://www.pt3.org/stories/virginia.html

Keyword search: Course Redesign Digital Equity E-portfolios Faculty Development ... Project Websites State-Wide Change The College of William and Mary (Virginia Educational Technology Alliance) Williamsburg, VA 1999 Implementation Grant Annual Education Degrees Awarded: 3,300* (*VETA Member Institutions) PT3 abstract PT3 website Project Contact: L.B. Berg 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

56. TeacherSource . Teaching And Technology . Educational Technology Research | PBS http//caret.iste.org/ The Center for Applied Research in educational Technology Directed toward state and local education agencies, it describes how to http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/teachtech/research.shtm

search options Monday, September 26, 2005 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 Clearinghouses for Print and Online Research Emerging Technologies Evaluating Programs and Practices ... Visual Media Access and Digital Divide Computer and Internet Use by Adolescents in 2001 http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2004014

57. 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/

CHECK WHAT'S NEW FOR UPCOMING WORKSHOPS OUR MISSION STATEMENT: 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

58. 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

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES COMMISSIONER: Jon A. Mangis CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: Colbert L. 'Bert' Boyd MAILING ADDRESS: 900 EAST MAIN STREET GROUND FLOOR, WEST WING RICHMOND, VA 23219 LOCATION: 900 EAST MAIN STREET GROUND FLOOR, WEST WING RICHMOND, VA 23219 TELEPHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: Bert Boyd LINK TO HOME PAGE: Home Page 1. SERVICES PERFORMED. A. Serve Virginia's veterans and their dependents by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through service and sacrifice B. The Department is the accredited representative of the following organizations: American Ex-Prisoners of War American Legion American Red Cross Fleet Reserve Assoc. Jewish War Veterans Marine Corps League Non-Commissioned Officers Assoc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Virginia Department of Veterans Services C. Administers the Virginia War Orphans Education Program. 2. STATE BENEFITS: 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. B. Cemetery Services:

59. NAEH: Links To Organizations And Government Agencies Addressing Issues Related T Email naeh@naeh.org for more information. The Alliance is a nationwide These grants also help state education agencies to ensure that homeless children http://www.endhomelessness.org/links/

National Alliance to End Homelessness Links to Organizations and Government Agencies Addressing Issues Related to Homelessness Metropolitan D.C. Organizations 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 Community Service Source is a comprehensive directory of various community organizations in Washington, DC, including homeless service providers, domestic violence shelters and others. Available from Greater DC Cares, (202) 777-4458 Email: info@dc-cares.org Web address: http://www.dc-cares.org Community Organizations Across the Country Directory of Local Homeless Service Organizations is a searchable database of direct service providers that assist individuals and families faced with homelessness. The directory is maintained by the National Coalition for the Homeless. Web address: www.nationalhomeless.org/local/local.html

60. Educational Interpreters TEXAS Contact Jennifer Howell, Program Specialist Texas education Agency.virginia – Scroll down to educational Interpreting Services http://www.rid.org/eduterp.html

Educational Interpreters 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! Welcome 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 Related Workshops and Conferences Check RID's Searchable Databases for RID Approved Workshops State Resources and Requirements 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

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