Learning Peace - Newsletter #3 Share the newsletter with your clergy people, your pta/pto, or any other organization StepsYou Can Take Right Now 1. teach and model peacemaking skills in http://www.learningpeace.com/pages/newsletter_03.html
Extractions: This vision actually is beginning to manifest. Like the “hundredth monkey” effect, it’s cropping up all over. Teens are learning how to resolve differences nonviolently and mediate conflicts for their peers; kindergarten children in suburbs and cities are speaking in "I messages," and parents around the country are learning peacemaking skills to use at home. Greater and greater numbers of people have begun asking for the teaching of peace and acceptance, not as an add-on to the curriculum, but as the foundation for success in all areas.
CHARACTER COUNTS! And Texas Launch Character-Development Initiative in 1993 to raise awareness of the need to teach and model core leaders includingschool board members, superintendents, principals, pta/pto presidents, mayors http://www.josephsoninstitute.org/Texas/press-release.htm
Extractions: Texas and CHARACTER COUNTS! Launch Character-Development Initiative C apping off national CHARACTER COUNTS! Week (October 17-23, 1999), Jim Nelson, Texas Commissioner of Education, and Michael Josephson, president and founder of the Josephson Institute of Ethics and the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition Under the terms of a two-year $900,000 state grant to the nonprofit, nonpartisan Josephson Institute, CHARACTER COUNTS! will team up with the Texas Education Agency to develop materials and programs designed to help young people learn core ethical values. According to Mr. Josephson, "The Texas program will be, far and away, the most comprehensive and creative character-development initiative in the nation. It recognizes the primary role that can and should be played by families and the home and will provide parents and other care-givers with specific tools to help them become more effective character builders." Mr. Josephson added: "There will be no attempt to mandate the program. Our strategy is to provide communities and school systems throughout the state with resources and training. Every school district will retain discretion to determine how and whether they will use these resources."
TMSCAP Site Programs reflects a commitment to programs in which teachers teach teachers. Institute Mentorteacher, Gifted and Talented Education, Title VII, pta/pto/PTSA, Magnet http://csmp.ucop.edu/tcap/tmscap/programs/invitational.html
Extractions: INVITATIONAL INSTITUTE Experienced teachers, kindergarten through university, who teach Dance, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts, or who incorporate one or more of the arts into the teaching of other disciplines are invited to apply to participate in The Mid-South California Arts Project's Invitational Institute. Within a supportive learning community of teacher-learners, Institute participants will Participate actively in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts Share successful approaches to teaching one the arts and experience effective practices shared by other Institute participants through demonstration lessons Acquire a working knowledge of The Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards Interact through discussion of current issues and research on the arts and education Explore an aesthetic question and share creative and artistic responses Expand opportunities and enhance skills for assuming leadership roles within The Mid-South California Arts Project and The California Arts Project Join a regional and statewide network of arts educators who are committed to the arts as part of the core curriculum and to the improvement of arts education Ideal participants are educators who welcome the opportunity to learn from and to teach their peers, and who recognize the validity of expertise derived from classroom experience. The Institute staff also reflects a commitment to programs in which "teachers teach teachers." Institute staff members are dedicated arts educators from elementary through university settings, representing all four arts disciplines.
Parents' IEP Report two educators can coteach, break the class into groups to teach, etc. with otherparents who are viewed as leaders in your school pta/pto folks, committee http://www.kidstogether.org/iepd-c.htm
Extractions: When the teacher has an aide, the teacher directs the aide on when, how, what to help the student with. The aide should be as invisible as possible. Have other children help your child as much as they can; this is only natural. There are many ways children can help. Also, there should be many times when the teacher is directly working with your child and the aide is working with others in the class. When a teacher has an aide, instead of a student, the two educators can co-teach, break the class into groups to teach, etc. Most teachers love the idea of the aide being theirs instead of a student's! Before the Meeting Work to repair any deterioration in your relationships with people who will be at the meeting. Put aside your ego; remember what this is all about: your child's future. Your job is to be in partnership with educators; not to fight with them. Educate them! Resist the temptation to "get even," don't take things personally restrain yourself and maintain your equilibrium and dignity! Take a teacher to lunch!
Extractions: M.V.P. (Mysterious Visiting Person) The News-Journal is proud to announce the following workshops which can be offered at your site after school hours, on duty days, and/or as a part of your school improvement early release days. Research has consistently shown that newspaper use positively impacts student achievement. Workshops can be scheduled by calling NIE Manager Nancy Govoni at the appropriate News-Journal phone number: 252-1511. 734-1511, 428-5741 (Volusia County) or 439-3431 (Flagler County), extension 2436. Faculty meeting or departmental/house presentation This mini-workshop, tailored to fit needs of the group, briefly lists the resources, services and activities which help teachers use the newspaper as an integral part of their curriculum. Teachers have an opportunity to submit grant applications and order forms to secure sponsored newspapers. (15-30 minutes) Introduction to using the newspaper
Community Forum about other fund raising activities that your pta/pto is involved If you think yourdaughters school pto might be interested It`s a great way to teach the kids http://www.epier.com/ViewPost.asp?3208
Post-News Educational Services - Workshops ads, food section, sports pages, stock market, weather to teach and reinforce pta/ pto A variety of activities that parents can use to improve their http://www.post-newseducation.com/workshop.htm
Extractions: Post-News Educational Services is proud to announce the following workshops which can be offered at your site before, during and after school hours, including evenings and weekends. Workshops done by any of our staff members can be scheduled by calling Maria Trujillo at 303.820.1931 or 800-336-7678, ext. 1931. We also offer Stock Market Workshops . July 11 we will hold our Summer Workshop Faculty Meeting (15-30 minutes): This mini-workshop, tailored to fit the needs of the group, gives a brief o verview of the programs, resources, and services which help teachers use the newspaper as a integral part of their curriculum. Introduction to Using the Newspaper in the Classroom (1 hour): An introductory workshop presenting an overview of our educational programs and several hands-on techniques for using the newspaper as a textbook supplement. Across the Board (30-45 minutes): Eric Elkins, Colorado Kids editor, walks teachers through newspaper activities spanning the content areas. He provides insights on how to prepare for the CSAP's and stick to the standards, while allowing students to explore a new "textbook" every day. Teaching Reading/Writing Skills (1-2 hours): How to teach and reinforce state standards using the daily newspaper. Includes an overview of how to use our serialized fiction and non-fiction with CSAP-style questions.
FutureHmong Magazine take your children to be your age to understand what you are trying to teach themtoday You have every right to share your ideas and opinions at pta/pto meetings http://www.futurehmong.com/news/education_news.asp
Extractions: The Importance of Education By: Kaying Xiong Education is one of the most important thing for our people. I would like to address three important issues for all of us to consider in regards to the education of our children. Why is it important for parents to be involved in their childrens schools? You are your childs first and most important teacher! Being involved in your childrens education shows your children and the school staff that you value education and it is a priority for your family. Dont just keep saying education is important. Your children will not understand. It will take your children to be your age to understand what you are trying to teach them today. To facilitate your childrens learning you must be involved in your childs daily school life. You must know what is going on and when it happens. Show your children how and why education is important to you by participating in your childrens school activities and communicating with their teachers. Children nowadays enjoy seeing their parents at their school. Your presence at school tells your children you care and support what they are doing. When your children feel they are being supported, they will be much more motivated to want to learn and do their best at school.
Discipline Management Plan - Plano ISD Action group from one of the senior high schools and from the Presidents' Councilof the pta/pto/PTSA/PTSO teach the child to pay attention and obey the rules. http://www.pisd.edu/AOS/General/discipline.htm
Extractions: "Understanding Students" is the title of the discipline management program for the Plano Independent School District. The focus of the program is the student's awareness that a school and parent partnership is formed to address the needs and problems of the student. The root cause of a student's unacceptable behavior must be dealt with through the program if the student's behavior is to be changed. A positive plan will be developed to help the student to change inappropriate behavior. The main goal of "Understanding Students" is to encourage students' academic progress so that they can become positive contributors to school and to society. Throughout this plan, "parents" include single parent, legal guardian, or person having lawful control of the student. Also, "he" refers to both male and female students. The "Understanding Students" program of discipline management was developed through individual conferences with principals in Plano ISD. Parental input was gained from a 25-member Parents in Action group from one of the senior high schools and from the Presidents' Council of the PTA/PTO/PTSA/PTSO which had a parent representative from each school in the district. Student input was obtained from senior high school student senates (approximately 60 students). Also, two conferences were held with officials at the Region 10 Education Service Center. All persons who had provided input unanimously endorsed the plan, which was adopted by the School Board.
Domestic Violence We try to teach the children that they can choose to live without Training in SecondStep for Families is available for pta's, pto's, mothers' clubs, and other http://www.vpcswi.org/services.htm
Extractions: Program Services of VPC-SWI All services are provided free of charge *Belleville..........(618) 235-0892 *East St. Louis......(618) 875-7970 *Chester.............(618) 826-5959 *Waterloo............(618) 939-8114 TDD · (618) 233-0741 · · · Fax · 235-9521 *1-800-924-0096 Monroe/Randolph Co. Only* The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois provides services for anyone who is a victim of domestic violence: women, men, children and the elderly. Any woman who is being abused/battered may seek temporary shelter at the VPC; alternative arrangements for safe shelter are made for male victims. The shelter is equipped with facilities for persons with disabilities. The shelter primarily serves residents of St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph Counties. These services include: Charles T. and Joan Meyer
US Charter Schools Website o How to teach your member schools to become effective advocates for charter schoolsat Charter schools and pta/pto 12/14/2001 125234 Jorge Hernandez I'd be http://www.uscharterschools.org/cs/uscsp/forum/cs_disc/50?x-showcontent=message_
Activities To Promote Water Safety Awareness 3. Hold a Water Safety Awareness Day (eg, older kids teach younger kids water Involvethe pta/pto in planning activities for Water Safety Awareness Week. 10. http://www.watersafety.org/new_page_18.htm
Extractions: V irginia W ater S afety C oalition Water Safety Resource Kit Water Safety Resources Kit Components Here are 24 ideas to help kids develop a sense of water safety: Ideas Ideas # 1-5 1. Have kids write and develop a skit about water safety and perform it for the younger kids. 2. Teach younger kids the rules for being safe when in, on, or around water and have them draw pictures to illustrate a rule. Post the illustrations in prominent spots (e.g., on the hallway walls, during Water Safety Awareness Week). 3. Hold a "Water Safety Awareness Day" (e.g., older kids teach younger kids water safety rules, etc.). 4. Take photos of children wearing their personal floatation devices properly or using reaching/throwing aids properly and make a display in the hallway or lobby. 5. For one week (e.g., during Water Safety Awareness Week), include a water safety message with the morning school announcements. General - Never swim alone, always use the buddy system. Specific. -
Betsy Q. - Comments & Quotes - Articles - Betsy Q. easily connected with the Standards of Learning we are required to teach. . Shetours extensively, making appearances in classrooms, at pta/pto meetings, at http://www.betsyq.com/articles/010109.htm
Extractions: For children, she's a friend with a message. For parents, she's a stress reliever. And for teachers, she's a classroom aide with class and an SOL resource. Betsy Q., local children's musician and songwriter, enjoys an enduring popularity in schools homes and communities spanning 10 years. Focusing on rhythm, repetition and encouragement, Betsy Q.'s songs seem to leave children clapping and singing along even after just one listen. Of why her songs seem to strike such a chord, Betsy Q. sticks with a simple explanation: "They're fun." But just as import as having a good time, songs have a special power when it comes to reaching children with an educational message. "It's a really good feeling that you can reach a child with music and they can learn so easily," she says, herself awed with the power of a little bit of melody and rhythm. Incorporating 20 years of experience as a professional rock 'n' roll musician touring widely in Virginia venues, Betsy Q. speculates that her biggest edge in reaching her audience is her ability to incorporate learning into tunes that sound modern and fresh. "In all of my music, I still have that rock 'n' roll influence," she says. "It's not just 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.' This gives them a lesson, but it keeps them in a modern [context]." Spanning topics ranging from science and self-esteem, to fun with reading and making friends, Betsy Q.'s music tends to cover requests from educators for songs treating specific educational requests - another important part of why her music offers such a scholastic enhancement in the classroom.
Washingtonpost.com: Live Online There is only one pto in Montgomery County that I am The pta ideology is to promotethe welfare of children monster leaving them no option but to teach to the http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/01/metro/metro_turner090701.htm
Extractions: Friday, Sept. 7, 2001 Michelle Turner is president of the Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations, an umbrella group for 190 PTAs in the county. The group works with local PTAs to disseminate educational information and with the public school system to develop policies, guidelines and curriculum. A mother of six children, Turner has lived in the Einstein Cluster for 15 years and has been heavily involved in the PTA for 12 years. A past cluster coordinator and PTA president, she began her one-year MCCPTA term in May. The transcript follows.
:: NASA Quest > Archives :: one subject, make the curriculum relevant to today's students, and teach studentsto away computers and other displays; enlisting the help of pta, pto or other http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/antarctica2/t_guide/activity_B1.html
Extractions: Objective Students will reflect on and summarize what they've learned during the Live From Antarctica 2 Module and develop ideas to share their experiences with others. Materials Re-post the list of items that students could include in their individual Antarctic Logbooks. Have students review their Logbooks, and discuss how they feel about what they've learned. As they assemble their final Logbooks for self and teacher assessment and review, encourage students to choose examples of their work which they feel best illustrate their own individual achievements and/or challenges. Procedure Each student reviews and reorganizes selected materials from his/her Logbook, with special attention to those items required by the teachers. Draw up a "Table of Contents" detailing the work being submitted for assessment and grading.
105pn Changing the way we THINK about our content and how to teach it is a With ParentsCall your pta/pto president's attention to the summer reruns of Michigan http://www.gateways.msu.edu/105pn.html
Extractions: This fifth program in the new Michigan Gateways series marks the conclusion of our first season of broadcasts. We hope that the group of shows offered this Spring has highlighted a number of key issues that face everyone who is affected by what happens in our mathematics and science classrooms. We will revisit some of these topics when our programming resumes next fall, with thirteen new episodes. We also hope that this premier season has served to introduce Michigan Gateways as an important resource for teachers, and a forum for ideas and analysis. With the introduction over, we would like to hear from you. Your comments on our program can help us shape our series as we plan a full season of broadcasts to begin in the fall. We also plan to include a new Educator Forum feature a place to air your questions, concerns and comments about the current progress of reform in math and science education. Our address is on the back page. We look forward to hearing from you. Our series has covered a range of topics that underlie education reform in mathematics and science. This program explores an issue at the heart of any serious discussion of improving how we prepare our students for the future the need for teachers to undergo a real transformation in their personal roles as educators.
Parent Notes: Helping Your Child Succeed In School Attend pta/pto, School Advisory Council, and other meetings. Inspire their dreams,teach them how to set goals, and help them to develop their plans. http://www.rspublishing.com/Parent Notes School.html
Extractions: Parent Notes : Helping Your Child Succeed in School Return to Home Page Calendar Products Speakers ... School Profile School Tips Get to know your child's school; people; programs; and policies. When working with a school counselor or psychologist always get a second or third opinion. Create a Bio for your child and update it each year. Keep a journal and note such things as special interests, learning styles, personality type, strong/weak areas of developmental intelligences, talents/abilities, best learning situations. Give your child's principal a packet of information about your child at the first meeting. Info to include Bio, what you you've been making note of in your journal, sample work, special interests, best learning situations, and your expectations, etc. Ask that it be considered in selecting your child's teacher. Give this packet of information to your child's teacher on or before the first day of school. Tell your child's teacher how to best communicate with you and write down the best method of communicating with him or her. Prepare your child for the first day of school with backpack, materials, folders, paper, pencils, rulers, calendar/planner, dictionary, home study location, etc.
Field Experience Ideas a pta/pto meeting. 11. Interview at least two teachers in your field of educationabout their personal philosophies of education. Then observe them teach. 12. http://lists.marymount.edu/~kjohnson/class/IDEAS.html
Extractions: Field Experience Ideas Click on a title to obtain more information on a topic. Attend a school board meeting Visit at least two school districts and learn about alternative school calendar issues. Talk to at least two administrators about 17th, 18th, and 19th century influences on our school today. Contact school administrators and find out abo8ut concerns being raised by outside groups. ... Back to Home.... 1. Attend a school board meeting. 2. Visit at least two school districts and learn about alternative school calendar issues. 3. Talk to at least two administrators about 17th, 18th, and 19th century influences on our school today. 4. Contact school administrators and find out abo8ut concerns being raised by outside groups. How are teachers trained to handle community group complaints?
