Resources
Using The Right Data To Determine If High School Interventions Are Working To Prepare Students For College And Careers
This report is designed to guide educators in collecting and analyzing valuable student achievement data that can help them determine if and how high school interventions for under prepared students are working to effectively prepare them for college and careers. For more information go to http://www.betterhighschools.org/docs/NCEA_CollegeCareerReadiness.pdf.
Personal Safety
The Riot! has published a newsletter focused specifically on personal safety and what self-advocates should know to protect themselves. To access the issue in RTF go to http://www.hsri.org/docs/Riot_Issue_22.RTF and to access it in PDF go to http://www.hsri.org/docs/Riot_Issue_22.PDF.
Self Advocacy Tips for Teens
Disability.gov has published a variety of self-advocacy resources for teens that help them begin to express their needs and wants by participating in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. These meetings assist teens in learning ways to talk about their disability to others, setting goals, and practicing other self-advocacy skills. To access the resources, go to http://www.disability.gov/education/student_resources/self-advocacy.
Identifying Effective Models and Practices for Postsecondary Transition
The report, “Systematic Reviews of Research on Postsecondary Transitions: Identifying Effective Models and Practices” focuses on transition programs for youth to postsecondary education. It’s from the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education (NRCCTE). To access the report, go to http://tinyurl.com/yftk7z2.
PIRC K-12 Family Fun Calendar
The Florida Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) has created monthly Family Fun Calendars to promote parent involvement specifically for children K-12. These calendars are available in English at http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/documents/Newsletter%20and%20Calendar/K12/2010_03_K12_cal_ENG.pdf and in Spanish at http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/documents/Newsletter%20and%20Calendar/K12/2010_03_K12_cal_SPN.pdf. Please use and share as appropriate.
PIRC Early Childhood Family Fun Calendar
The Florida Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) has created monthly Family Fun Calendars to promote parent involvement specifically for young children. This month’s calendar is available in English at http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/documents/Newsletter%20and%20Calendar/EC/2010_03_EC_cal_ENG.pdf and in Spanish at http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/documents/Newsletter%20and%20Calendar/EC/2010_03_EC_cal_ENG.pdf. Please use and share as appropriate.
Why We Invest in Young Children
Since 1982, the Ounce of Prevention Fund has persistently pursued a single goal: that all American children – particularly those born into poverty – have quality early childhood experiences in the crucial first five years of life. In this powerful video about the importance of early childhood experiences, the Ounce of Prevention Fund asks: If we invest in programs that promote learning beginning at birth, the statistics will change, the stories will change, the future will change. View this video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbSp88PBe9E and learn more about the Ounce of Prevention Fund at http://www.ounceofprevention.org/home/index.php.
Colorín Colorado
This research-based website for teachers and parents offers educators a variety of practical resources to support English Language Learners. Visit this website at http://www.ColorinColorado.org.
Getty Resources Updated
The education department at the J. Paul Getty Museum offers a range of educational programs and resources for a variety of audiences at both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. The department is active in documenting and assessing the effectiveness of its programs and projects and has recently updated the following sections.
Resources for the Classroom—This area has been enhanced so you can easily find out which lesson plans connect to ancient art and which lessons are most popular.
Resources for Students—This new area points you to interactive Web pages, online games, activities, and videos that can enhance students’ understanding of artists, art history, materials, and techniques.
VSA Exhibitions Available for Tour
VSA has several art exhibitions that are available for tour.
All Kids Can…CREATE!
Available:
July 2010 – December 2010
Celebrating Who I Am
Available:
September 2010 – December 2011
Accelerate
Available:
April – May 2010
September – October 2010
January – August 2011
November – December 2011
Venues are responsible for the costs of one-way shipping to their location and providing insurance coverage while the artworks are in transit and on site. All exhibitions come ready to hang with introductory text, artwork labels, catalogues, and alternative formats. For more information please contact Jennifer Wexler, Visual Arts Manager, at jcwexler@vsarts.org
