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Celebrities Coming to Support HeartShare's Spring Gala
Stars from One Life to Live are supporting their co-star and HeartShare honoree Robert S. Woods. - March 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
New Parkland Preparatory Academy in Streamwood Sets High Standard as Therapeutic Day School
Children diagnosed with cognitive, emotional and/or health problems often require a special education program to meet their needs. In these cases, it’s important to get referred to the right school - one that can integrate the child quickly into its program regardless of the time of year and... - March 19, 2011 - Parkland Preparatory Academy
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School Students Clip Box Tops for Education
Students of DGK Parochial School in Brooklyn are asking the community to help them reach their goal of 10,000 Box Tops by June 1st. Box Tops for Education is a nationwide fundraising program for K-8 schools that encourages students to collect Box Tops off a variety of products from breakfast cereals to office supplies. Established by General Mills in 1996, the Box Tops for Education program has helped schools earn more than $340 million. - March 19, 2011 - Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School
Enslow Publishers Inc., Announces the Release of the Final Book in the Hannah Pritchard Pirate Trilogy
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a leading publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, proudly announces the fall release of the third title in the Hannah Pritchard trilogy, "Captain Hannah Pritchard: The Hunt for Pirate Gold," chronicling the exciting adventures of the fictional character Hannah Pritchard. - March 16, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Achieve Beyond Calls for Action Against Early Intervention Cuts
The pediatric therapy and educational services company, Achieve Beyond, and A.C.T.S is asking for public support to stop New York State from cutting Early Intervention (EI) services by 20 percent in a one year span. - March 03, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
HeartShare Announces Its Spring Gala Honorees
Spring is coming and so is HeartShare’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction. Being held on Thursday, March 24 at 5:30 pm, this year’s Gala will be a night to remember. As HeartShare’s premiere fundraising event, the proceeds will benefit more than 25,000 at-risk children and adults in... - March 02, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Camp Sagemont, Summer Day Camp in Broward, Celebrates 14 Years with New Additions
Camp Sagemont has been changing it’s programming to better fit the needs of the community. Families now need more flexibility for weekly scheduling and online registration options. - February 28, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Expert Latin Scholar and Educator Joins Pinnacle Educational Center
Joyce Narden, educator, teacher and Latin scholar has joined Pinnacle Educational Center's tutoring practice. Pinnacle Educational Center, headquartered in Woodbridge, Connecticut, is a educational, career and life services firm. "I am very excited to have Ms. Narden join our team,"... - February 27, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
The Discovery Point Experience™ Goes Palooza
The Discovery Point team is gearing up to spend this coming weekend, February 26th and 27th, at Cobb Galleria Center at the Ultimate Family Expo, Parent Palooza. “Discovery Point is very excited to have an opportunity to participate in this great event. While supplies last, we will be giving... - February 26, 2011 - Discovery Point
Achieve Beyond Joins Alternative Behaviors
The nationwide pediatric therapy and behavioral management / autism services company has officially acquired the Northern Virginia behavioral services company Alternative Behaviors. - February 26, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
What Jamie’s Dream School Could Learn from Us - Inspirational Approach by Nurtured Heart Solutions is Already Turning Around Teenagers' Lives in Manchester
Jamie’s Dream School, a new Channel 4 documentary series, follows 20 teenagers as they try to re-engage with school. All well and good for the lucky 20 but did you know that inspirational help is available right now in the North West to turn teenagers’ lives around through the Nurtured Heart Approach? - February 25, 2011 - Nurtured Heart Solutions
Baby Fingers Partners with the Well Known Discovery Programs
Lora Heller, the NYC music therapist, deaf educator, and mom now partners with the well known Discovery Programs. Discovery is an upper West side institution where so many neighborhood parents attending classes with their children actually grew up in those classes themselves. Lora Heller, founding... - February 24, 2011 - Baby Fingers
Cambridge to Host Inaugural Summer Learning Program on Middle East Heritage
The UK-based Cambridge University will be the home of the first summer learning programme based on the rich heritage of the Middle East, the Dubai-based company Alpha1Education, programme organizers of Heritage Summers, said on Sunday. - February 24, 2011 - Alpha1Education
Program of Early Care and Education Invests Wisely in Its Educators
The Kids’ Place, a provider of quality early childhood education in MA and CT, will hold its first annual Winter 2011 L.I.F.E. Conference on Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Hampden Country Club in Hampden, Massachusetts. - February 20, 2011 - The Kids' Place, Inc.
HeartShare Receives Prestigious Pinnacle Award from BOMA/NY
HeartShare Human Services received the Building Owners & Managers Association's Pinnacle Award for Civic Betterment. - February 20, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
North Carolina's Biggest Chess Tournament by Chess Achieves
The entire K-12 and Collegiate Chess Community will be heading to the Raleigh Convention Center this weekend for then NC K-12 and Collegiate Chess Championship Feb 18-20. Event is open to the public and is free to observers. - February 17, 2011 - Chess Achieves
Brookhaven Academy of Allen, Texas Announces Parent Advisory Board for Spring 2011
The Parent Advisory Board reflects the Brookhaven Academy’s focus on parents and family involvement in curriculum and school activities. - February 16, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy
Pinnacle Educational Center Announces Private School Admissions Advisors Division
Pinnacle Educational Center expands its services by offering consultation for private school admissions. - February 15, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Achieve Beyond Partners with CaringBridge
The pediatric therapy and educational services company, Achieve Beyond, has aligned with the patient website creation company CaringBridge.org to help aid children and families in need across the country. - February 14, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
$100,000 to Help Low-Income Families Keep Their Heat
EnergyShare, a program to help low-income households pay their Con Edison bill, has received an additional $100,000. - February 13, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
One Space Launches Free Online Learning Courses to Empower Single Parents Living with Poverty
One Space, www.onespace.org.uk the popular social networking site for single parents from Single Parent Action Network (SPAN), today launched a series of free online learning courses designed to enhance well-being and increase employment prospects for single parents living with poverty. - February 05, 2011 - SPAN
Raleigh Chess Days Feb 18-20, 2011 by Chess Achieves
The Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, Charles Meeker, announces Raleigh Chess Days February 18 - 20, 2011 in honor of the NC K-12 & Collegiate Chess Championship being held at the Raleigh Convention Center. Over 1,000 students, coaches, volunteers, and parents will attend. Education, Coaching, and Scholastic Achievement will be the headliners. - February 03, 2011 - Chess Achieves
Students Remember Troops on Valentine’s Day
Students at Riverbend Prep Elementary School work to bring a bit of cheer to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for Valentine's day. - February 02, 2011 - Riverbend Prep PTSO
Bill Guarinello Celebrates 40 Years with HeartShare
The President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York has been with the nonprofit organization for 40 years. - January 30, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Lifelong Learn Announces Two New E-books for Children’s Easy Reading
Lifelong Learn is proud to offer two new additions to their library of children’s e-book on their website. The children’s books from Lifelong Learn provide an enjoyable reading experience while motivating basic reading skills, left to right progression, turning pages, identifying words... - January 29, 2011 - LifeLong Learn
Durham Boy Age 5 Wins US National Chess Title by Chess Achieves
Peter Crowley of Durham age 5 won the title of 2010 Kindergarten National Chess Champion in December 2010. - January 22, 2011 - Chess Achieves
Seaford School District to Launch First New Tech Academy in Delaware
Delaware’s Seaford School District is opening a new technology-based academic high school. The Delaware New Tech Academy will use a project-based educational model that has been proven successful at more than 60 public schools across the nation. Applications are being accepted from regional students through February 1. - January 22, 2011 - Delaware New Tech Academy
Nannies4Hire.com Turns Solitary Into Solidarity with a Virtual Community for Nannies
Nannies no longer have to live a solitary existence with only children to talk to with the launch of the Nannysupportgroup.com created by Nannies4hire.com. This free Internet service provides a much needed communication vehicle that allows nannies to ask questions, exchange tips and feel connected to a community. Nannies4hire.com is a premier online database service that matches families with nannies. - January 20, 2011 - Nannies4hire.com
Bilinguals Inc. Expands Continuing Education Workshops Offered Nationwide
The leading nationwide pediatric therapy and behavioral management company is focusing on growing the number of low cost continuing education unit (CEU) eligible workshops it will offer to therapists nationwide. - January 14, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Private Elementary School in Weston, FL Raises Funds to Help Create New Soccer Field for Children’s Harbor
The Sagemont School in Broward Florida created a “healthy living” themed community service event to help raise funds for the construction of a soccer field for children in need. - January 11, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Parents Learn to Communicate with Infants - Local Workshop Teaches Parents How to "Talk" to Their Baby Through Sign Language
www.TinyTalkersPortland.com - Teach your infant to communicate! Tiny Talkers workshops help eliminate the guesswork parents face in trying to teach their kids how to sign. Attendees learn about the benefits of communicating with pre-verbal babies through sign language and the research that supports it. Benefits include less frustration, higher IQ’s, larger vocabularies and earlier speech development. Sessions presented by Shira Fogel, baby sign language specialist and founder of Tiny Talker. - January 09, 2011 - TinyTalkers ~ Baby Sign Language workshops
Dr. Nadine Cartwright-Lowe Joins Pinnacle’s Health Education & Health Coaching Practice
Nadine Cartwright-Lowe, MD, an internal medicine physician, has joined Pinnacle Educational Center’s health education and health coaching practice. Pinnacle Educational Center, headquartered in Woodbridge, Connecticut, is an educational, career and life services firm. “I am very... - January 09, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Mt. Diablo Unified School District Seeks Irrigation Company for Water Conservation
As many school districts in California struggle with finances, districts like MDUSD are taking initiative with resource conservation as a means to aid their budget. Taking another step today with centralized irrigation. - January 09, 2011 - Mt. Diablo Unified School District
FACS Program of Houston's Founder and CEO Kevin Price Shares Insight on Education in His Published eBook "Education in America: Together, We Can Put It Back On Track"
Smashwords provides another platform for Kevin Price to inform others about solutions for at-risk and dropouts. - January 08, 2011 - FACS Program of Houston
Baby Fingers Steps Up Creative Arts Programs
Lora Heller, music therapist, teacher of the deaf, and founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has expanded her mommy and me sign language program to incorporate the creative arts therapies. With two music therapists, a drama therapist, and a dance therapist, Baby Fingers can now offer individual... - December 31, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Edward Fleming of Longmeadow Inducted Into St. John's Prep Athletic Fall of Fame
Edward Fleming of Longmeadow was inducted into the St. John’s Prep Athletic Hall of Fame on November 24, 2010. Fleming, who is a 1948 graduate of St. John’s, was honored for outstanding achievement in football, hockey, and baseball. He is also a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. - December 30, 2010 - St. John's Prep School
The Victory Center for Autism Will Host a "Victory Royale Casino Night" in Support of Children and Families Affected with Autism in South Florida
Join The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges on Thursday, March 3, 2011, and have a great night of Vegas-style excitement, while helping out a good cause at the same time. - December 27, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Discovery Point Ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises List
Discovery Point has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises List for 2011. Discovery Point makes their debut on the list at #290, a respectable entrance onto a list that also features more widely recognized franchises like McDonalds, Subway and Hampton Hotels. Entrepreneur... - December 25, 2010 - Discovery Point
Children Raise Life-Saving Funds in Style for Sri Lanka's National Cancer Institute
Model pupils at the Happy Times International Preschool in Nugegoda boost cancer care campaign in style by showcasing a night of fashion and entertainment to upgrade ICU (Intensive Care Unit) facilities at the Pediatric Ward of Sri Lanka's National Cancer Institute. - December 24, 2010 - Happy Times International Preschool
Bilinguals Inc. Celebrates 15 Years of Pediatric Therapy Services
The pediatric therapy and autism services company celebrates 15 years of service to children and families across the country. - December 12, 2010 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
CASTLE of the Treasure Coast Raises $50,000 at Holiday Magic Event
The community came out in force for CASTLE's Holiday Magic Event, raising $50,000 in one evening to support Child Abuse Education and Prevention programs. More than 300 guests bid on jewelry valued at over $16,000, 75 bottles of wine and some very unusual silent and oral auction items. - December 12, 2010 - CASTLE of the Treasure Coast
Visions In Education Charter School Wins Best of the Best again
Visions In Education Charter School was honored to win its second award as Best Independent Study School, and an additional delightful surprise was that Visions teacher Tatyana Lazukova won Teacher of the Year for her support of students in the Sacramento area Russian community. - December 02, 2010 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Former Miami Dolphin, Oronde Gadsden’s First Program Changer as New Westlake AD is to Expand Basketball Program
Westlake Preparatory School's Athletic program has come under the direction of former Miami Dolphin Oronde Gadsden. Coach Gadsden is revamping and expanding the program with an elite international basketball program. - November 27, 2010 - Westlake Preparatory School & Academy
Dr. Paul Lowe Joins Woodbridge Rotary Club
President & Co-founder of Pinnacle Educational Center joins Rotary - November 26, 2010 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Baby Fingers: Sign Language Interpreting Services
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has contracted a certified interpreter to more fully meet the needs of Deaf clients and families. While Baby Fingers instructors have always been proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), and a few of the teachers are Deaf themselves, providing... - November 25, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Achieve Beyond Expands Autism Program in Northern Virginia
The nationwide pediatric therapy company Achieve Beyond spanning Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC and Illinois has expanded the autism programs for their early intervention child health care services. - November 17, 2010 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Gold Parent Coaching to be Featured on Gaggle of Chicks Group Buying Service on November 16th, 2010
The Parental Support and Nanny Matching Company to Offer Discounted Services to Parents in the New York Tri-State Area While Launching its New Social Networking Strategy. - November 15, 2010 - Gold Parent Coaching
Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner Honoring Iraq War Casualty NYC-Born Specialist Brendan Marrocco
Bob Costas, Jim Ryan, Tiki Barber, Leonard Marshall and NY Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will join HeartShare Human Services next Tuesday evening when the 2010 Joe DiMaggio Award will be presented to US Army Specialist Brendan Marrocco. Born and raised in Staten Island, Marrocco miraculously... - November 14, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
St. John Little Wings Childcare Presents: Katie Stam, Miss America 2009
Former Miss America in Concert at Indianapolis Southeast Side Church - November 12, 2010 - St John Lutheran Church
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Elementary Series on Working Dogs
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, announces the release of its new series, Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane. - November 10, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.