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Building Thinking Skills ® Beginning Wins Teacher's Choice Award from Learning ® Magazine
The Critical Thinking Co™ continues its award-winning tradition with a 2009 Learning® Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award. - February 06, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Ontariosecondcareer.com Helps Laid-off Workers Search for a Second Chance
In support of Ontario’s Second Career program, www. ontariosecondcareer.com helps workers tap into government funds by leading them in the direction of new, career-focused training. - February 05, 2009 - Great Exposure, Inc.
StraighterLine to Exhibit at American Council on Education’s 91st Annual Meeting
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that its representatives will participate in the... - February 05, 2009 - StraighterLine
Harry K. Wong, Alfie Kohn, Teaching Tips in Latest Teachers.Net Gazette
February 2009 issue is biggest yet - Features Abraham Lincoln, Black History, and Dr. Seuss Read Across America lesson plans, classroom management help, opinion, recipes, and classroom humor. - February 04, 2009 - Teachers.Net
First Eco-Healthy, Boutique Style Pre-School Enters Texas
Imagination Campus recognized as the first Eco-Healthy and most Innovative Preschool in Texas. - February 03, 2009 - Imagination Campus
Lawline.com Goes Green and Launches the “Clean Law” Initiative to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary
As Lawline.com celebrates its 10 year anniversary of offering online Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) programs, it is implementing a new “Go Green” approach to its business. The strategy, dubbed “Clean Law,” is aimed at reducing overall waste and increasing... - February 02, 2009 - FurtherEd
Opportunities Available for Families of Children with Tourette Syndrome in North Jersey
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Rutgers University open a satellite clinic for TS families at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. - February 01, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
RedVector Fellow Selected to Judge 2009 Horizon Awards
Awards Recognize Outstanding Construction and Renovation Projects. - February 01, 2009 - RedVector
Recycled Products Made in USA Make Work an Eco-Friendlier Place
Baudville Inc., a leading provider of employee recognition and award products, announced the release of a new product line made entirely of recycled products, recyclable products and products made in USA. The new product line, "g-thanks," provides eco-friendly rewards for an office... - January 31, 2009 - Baudville
Charleston Southern University Expanding Online Campus with Moodle
Charleston Southern University is poised for even greater success with the impending expansion of its online campus. Currently, CSU offers an exceptional Bachelor of Management Arts degree program online through its evening college. In the Fall an online Masters of Nursing Education program is... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Names Seven Equestrians to ANRC Team
This week, seven riders were named to the St. Andrews Presbyterian College equestrian team that will compete at the 2009 national championship sponsored by the American National Riding Commission. The championship is being hosted by St. Andrews in Laurinburg on April 15-19. Collegiate teams from... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews to Host 2009 ANRC National Equestrian Championships
St. Andrews Presbyterian College will host the national collegiate equestrian championships for the American National Riding Commission on April 15-19 in Laurinburg. Collegiate teams from across the nation are expected to compete at the championships. Riders will compete in hunter seat equitation... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
StraighterLine Announces Podcast on "StraighterLine for $99"
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high-quality, better supported and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced the release of a new podcast discussing... - January 30, 2009 - StraighterLine
Free Mediaroots Photoshop Training is Being Bundled with Both Educational and Student Versions of Adobe Creative Suites*
New video training provider Mediaroots announce a bundle with Adobe products to provide students, teachers and educational institutions with a Free Photoshop Training DVD when purchasing either the educational or student box versions of the Adobe Creative Suite*. - January 28, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
RedVector Joins the U.S. Green Building Council
Company’s continuing education courses support the Council’s green vision. - January 24, 2009 - RedVector
nPower Consulting, Inc. Launches Lifelong Commitment to Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth
nPower Consulting, Inc., a leading service consulting firm focused on teaching people how to professionally and socially network, recently announced that its Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth, holiday campaign will become their lifelong commitment. For each networking workbook purchase,... - January 23, 2009 - nPower Consulting, Inc.
Yes We Can! an Innovative Partnership to Bring Affordable Life Coaching to Women Everywhere
Coaching Toys will be announcing the partnership through a teleconference call on January 20. It's fortuitous that the launch is the same day as the presidential inauguration. It feels like part of the Yes We Can movement.. says Coaching Toys founder, Marcy Nelson-Garrison. - January 22, 2009 - Coaching Toys
Dower and Associates, Inc. Staff Members Attend Workshop: Motivating Children with Autism to Speak Using ABA Principles in Timonium, MD
On January 16, 2009, Dower and Associates, Inc. staff members Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA, Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP, Lily Sins, MEd, Ellyn Sanguedolce, BS, Jessica Miller, AAS, Tina Emory, Leslie Andrews, and Ellen Bower attended "Motivating Children With Autism To Speak: Incorporating ABA Principles To Build Functional Communication" Workshop. The workshop was presented by Tammy Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA a Speech-Language Pathologist who is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. - January 19, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Seaside Chef Beverage Set - A Sea Adventure in Math and Science
Seaside Chef Beverage Set is educational. Each piece teaches measurement and can introduce the scientific method. Learning has never been more fun. - January 19, 2009 - Made By A Mom Like You, LLC
Academy of Broadcasting Launches New Website
The freshly designed website of Academy of Broadcasting promises a unique experience. - January 19, 2009 - Academy of Broadcasting
StraighterLine Podcast Responds to MeasuringUp 2008 Report
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com) has announced the release of a new podcast responding directly to a recent report prepared by The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. The report measured several key performance elements of higher education. Most notably, it failed 49 of... - January 18, 2009 - StraighterLine
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) to Hold “Party Hearty” Fundraiser at Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on February 12th, 2009
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) is hosting a fundraising event, “Party Hearty” at the Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge on February 12th. Not only does ODAF promote organ donation awareness, it also focuses on the families of organ donor “heroes” who are left behind, providing scholarships for college and vocational schooling and funds for family necessities. - January 18, 2009 - Organ Donor Awareness Foundation
St. Andrews Equestrians Capture 2 Individual Championships in Jacksonville National Horse Show
Two St. Andrews Presbyterian College equestrians won individual championships during the Jacksonville National Horse Show in Jacksonville, Fla., last week. The St. Andrews equestrians also won four classes. Gabby Grubic, a junior therapeutic horsemanship major from Alexandria, Ohio, rode her own... - January 18, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Receives Educational Program Accreditation from AALE
The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE), a national academic accrediting agency, notified St. Andrews Presbyterian College on Tuesday that it has awarded educational program accreditation to the college. The decision by the AALE came during its December meeting. The initial accreditation period runs for two years. - January 18, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Two Choirs and Guest Speaker Highlight 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Performances by the North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir and the St. Andrews Presbyterian College Chamber Choir as well as an address by Dr. Fred McQueen will be part of Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College. A Maxton... - January 18, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
RedVector to Present at 2009 Florida Venture Capital Conference
Annual Event Showcases Florida’s Outstanding High Growth Companies. - January 17, 2009 - RedVector
SMARTHINKING Inks Deal with Florida College System
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that The Florida College System (FCS), formerly the Division of Community Colleges, has elected to use a portion of its College Access Grant to assist in funding... - January 17, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Scottish Heritage Symposium at St. Andrews
The annual Charles Bascombe Shaw Memorial Scottish Heritage Symposium will be the weekend of March 20-22 on the St. Andrews Presbyterian College campus in Laurinburg, N.C. This event, now in its 19th year, will feature scholars from Scotland and the United States. All interested are invited to... - January 16, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Fred D. McQueen Jr. to Give Keynote Address for Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Sponsored by St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Fred D. McQueen Jr. will be the guest speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration sponsored by St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg. The North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir and the St. Andrews Chamber Choir will perform during the event. This... - January 16, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom: Tips for Educators
NJCTS presents workshops for teachers on how effectively reach students with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders. - January 16, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
St. Andrews Equestrian Coach Featured in The American Quarter Horse Journal
Carla Wennberg, the western equestrian coach at St. Andrews Presbyterian College, appears in a feature article in the January edition of The American Quarter Horse Journal, one of the industry’s most highly regarded equestrian magazines with a circulation exceeding 67,000. The monthly... - January 14, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Award-Winning Fellowship Gospel Choir Coming to St. Andrews for 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
In 2007, a host of choirs competed during the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation’s Gospel Competition in Atlanta, Ga. The winner: the North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir of Greensboro. This choir is coming to Laurinburg to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College. This year’s event will be Monday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. in Avinger Auditorium on the St. Andrews campus. It is free to the public. - January 14, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Estate Planning for Special Needs Families is Topic of Webinar
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is hosting a free presentation on January 28th. - January 11, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Two Poems by Ron Bayes Published by Word Salad Poetry Magazine
Two poems by poet Ron Bayes of Laurinburg have been published in the winter edition of the Word Salad Poetry Magazine. A biographical sketch of Bayes as well as his poems can be found on the publication's website at www.wsmagazine.net. Bayes has been the writer in residence at St. Andrews... - January 10, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
"Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!" Helps Working Parents Go Back to School Through More Than $2 Million in Scholarships
eLearners.com Teams Up with Five Online Colleges and Universities to Send Moms and Dads Back to School Tuition Free. - January 10, 2009 - eLearners.com
Sports Organisations Amalgamate with LifeForce to Inspire a Vision for Greater Wellness
Ryan Martinez, Wellness Coach, Founder of LifeForce Vision releases website and partners with lifestyle and sporting organisations. The aim is to educate and empower people to greater health and wellness. It’s about sharing the same vision and proactively assisting the community through... - January 10, 2009 - LifeForce Vision
Dower and Associates, Inc. Raises Over $4000.00 in Autism Speaks "Walk Now For Autism" in Washington, DC.
On November 8, 2008, Dower and Associates, Inc. Families, Colleagues and Friends participated in Autism Speaks "Walk Now For Autism" in Washington, DC. The team raised over $4000.00. "Walk Now For Autism," the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. - January 09, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Dower Presents Poster Session at Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference in Atlanta, GA
Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® presented "Is a New Tool Needed in the Language and Skills Assessment of Autism?" at ABAI-Autism Conference on February 8, 2008. The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (Partington, 2006), the Verbal Behavior-Milestones Assessment Placement Program (Sundberg, 2006) and the Brigance Inventory of Early Development-II (Brigance, 1991) were compared from a behavior analytic perspective. - January 08, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Ingram DigitalSM Adds to Expanding Roster of International Customers with Canadian Research Knowledge Network Deal
Ingram Digital recently joined forces with Canadian Research Knowledge Network Deal. By combining companies, more Canadian universities and other scholar customers will have the ability to access premium e-book content from leading academic publishers. - January 08, 2009 - Ingram Digital
Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech Pathologists Attend Continuing Education Conferences
Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech/Language Pathologists Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® and Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP/L attended conferences for continuing education credits during 2008. - January 07, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Dower and Associates, Inc. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Staff Members Attend Continuing Education Events
Dower and Associates, Inc. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) staff members attended several conferences and workshops in 2008 for continuing education in ABA and effective treatments for children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. - January 07, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir to Highlight 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Andrews Presbyterian College
The North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir will highlight the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College. The choir will be joined by Dr. Fred McQueen, a family practice physician from Hamlet. McQueen is a Maxton native. The St. - January 07, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Educational Activities' New Read-Along Book Honored with Teachers' Choice Award
Educational Activities, Inc., a leading publisher of children media since 1948, is planning to expand its line of books for young children over the next two years. - January 07, 2009 - Educational Activities Inc.
Global Travel Guru Advice Column is Newest Feature in Teachers.Net Gazette
Student travel expert provides valuable tips, support for teachers escorting students on educational travel adventures to ensure safe, interesting, educational and economical excursions with students. - January 04, 2009 - Teachers.Net
Educational Activities Inc Launches Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum for English Language Learners Book
Use this comprehensive, child-centered ELL curriculum will reach All students in your class. Developed using accepted, research-based theories and strategies, experienced teachers will find it easy to integrate these new ideas into their existing curriculum. New teachers will appreciate the clear instructions, illustrations, and word-for-word suggestions. - January 04, 2009 - Educational Activities Inc.
Personal Best Educational Services, LLC Keeps Up with Demand for Tutoring
In response to the need for tutoring within the K-12 community in Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Personal Best Educational Services, LLC (Monroe, WA) has added new staff and expanded the available tutoring appointments. "Our client base has grown tremendously since we opened our doors... - January 02, 2009 - Personal Best Educational Services, LLC
Video GD PI Lessons by TestFunda
The free Video GD PI lessons from TestFunda help you overcome the final barrier to your dream Bschool. - January 02, 2009 - Enabilon Learning PVT Ltd
Awareness is Key to Increasing Sales of Online Education E-Learning Products and Services
Marketing directors responsible for increasing sales of Online Education Training products and services whether college level classes or self help modules or Public seminars or training should spend less time finding prospects and invest more time and resources in getting listed in training specific directories where prospects can find them says President of FindOnlineTraining.com and FindaSeminar.com. - January 01, 2009 - FindOnlineTraining.com
New Information Kit by Your Outer Purpose Helps Women to Keep Focus Despite Economic Woes
"The Awakened Woman's Purpose Kit" is a New Free Tool Released by Your Outer Purpose to Help Conscious Women Stay True to Their Life's Purpose No Matter What Circumstances They Face. - January 01, 2009 - Your Outer Purpose
When It Comes to Classroom Wall Maps, Size Matters
The Exploration Company has just launched a line of forty one interactive wall maps and charts aimed for middle school and high school social studies and earth science classes. Until now, classrooms have had to contend with 65” or 70” wide pull-down maps. “When it comes to... - December 30, 2008 - The Exploration Company