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NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces 9th Annual Family Retreat Weekend
Proclaimed as the "best weekend of the year," this event once again -- which will be partially funded by a grant from the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation -- will take place at YMCA Camp Bernie for New Jersey TS families. This year's dates are June 7-9. - February 22, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Olympic Dietician to Speak at American International College
Olympic Dieitican Jillian Wanik will discuss healthy eating habits with students at American International Collge in Springfield, Mass. - February 22, 2013 - American International College
San Francisco Chronicle Journalist to Moderate Compass Family Services' Panel Discussion on Family Trauma, Homelessness, and Poverty
Compass Family Services is proud to announce its first in a series of panel discussions on the topic of "Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness and Poverty" on Wednesday, February 23, hosted by SNR Denton at their law offices in San Francisco’s financial district. The discussion will... - February 21, 2013 - Compass Family Services
Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC Announces the Formation of a Professional Partnership with netWORKshops LLC
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Founder and Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC, is pleased to announce the formation of a professional partnership with netWORKshops LLC. netWORKshops provides comprehensive group workshops for college students entering the job market; it leverages... - February 21, 2013 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
New University-Model School® in North Austin Makes Hiring Announcement
Trinity Preparatory Academy is now hiring highly qualified fine arts and grade level teaching faculty. - February 20, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
Career Step Launches Updated Computer Technician Career Training Program
Career Step has launched an updated version of its Computer Technician training program designed to prepare graduates to pass the new CompTIA A+ certification exams, released in October 2012. - February 20, 2013 - Career Step
EMTC Edu Bursts Onto Kids’ Game Market
Startup EMTC Edu takes unique approach to learning apps with the upcoming release of two games: Happy Dots and Zoo Time. - February 20, 2013 - EMTC Edu
Pink Elephant and PEOPLECERT Sign Agreement for the Provision of ITIL Exams
Pink Elephant and PEOPLECERT today announced the signing of a global agreement for the provision of the full portfolio of the ITIL® certification program. In addition, PEOPLECERT will be a silver sponsor at PINK13 in Las Vegas, on 17-20 February. - February 20, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
Long Island Regents Prep Now Offering AP Review Classes
Beginning in May, 2013, Long Island Regents Prep will offer one-day review courses in all major Advanced Placement Courses at SUNY Farmingdale. - February 19, 2013 - Long Island Regents Prep
New Jersey Congressman Rush Holt Co-Sponsors CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2013
Representative Holt is 1 of 8 Congressmen to sign on to bill H.R. 146, which was reintroduced to the House by Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ8) in January. - February 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tim Howard Connection Nets NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Donations from North Brunswick High School
Students and faculty of soccer superstar’s alma mater have set a goal of raising $5,000 – $2,300 of which already has been collected – to benefit the programs and services of NJCTS. - February 16, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
American International College to Hold 5k Run for Education
American International College (AIC) is sponsoring the 2nd annual Run for Education, a 5k race to bring awareness to the importance of K-12 education. - February 16, 2013 - American International College
Leading Provider of Summer High School Study Abroad Programs Announces New Program Advisor
SPI High School Study Abroad Announces New Addition to the Team, Carrie Straub, Admissions & Program Advisor - February 16, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
CSU Institute for Palliative Care Launches First Course Offerings
Institute offers 2013 calendar of palliative care training programs for nurses, social workers, chaplains and other health care professionals. - February 15, 2013 - CSU Institute for Palliative Care
Teacher Lee Beats President Obama's Preschool Initiative by Four Years
Quality universal preschool education was one of the key initiatives President Obama advocated during his State of the Union address. A San Diego organization, Teacher Lee Play-to-Learn, has been tackling this exact issue for the last four years. - February 14, 2013 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Lorikeet Learning Goes Live with Crowdfunder.com
Lorikeet Learning will start accepting followers on crowdfunder on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 9: AM EST. - February 12, 2013 - Lorikeet Learning
New School Finalizing Curriculum Adoption
Trinity Preparatory Academy makes Biblical worldview a priority. - February 12, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
The Detroit Public Library Hosts Book Signing for Two-Time Blues Music Award Winner, Bettye LaVette
Detroit Soul Singer Discusses Autobiography “A Woman Like Me” Thursday, February 21st, 6pm – Main Library - February 10, 2013 - Detroit Public Library
BiTA Service Management Joins PEOPLECERT’s Global Network of Accredited Training Organizations for the Delivery of ITIL® Exams
BiTA Service Management, one of Sweden’s leading consulting and education companies with a focus on IT governance & IT Service Management, is the latest European training organization to become accredited by PEOPLECERT for the delivery of the ITIL certification, adding up to a growing number of Europe-based organizations that deliver ITIL exams through PEOPLECERT. - February 10, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers & Body Art Professionals
Biologix Solutions LLC is approved / accredited by most major State Health Departments / Local Health Departments / Licensing Agencies as a provider of online bloodborne pathogens and infection control training to obtain license to practice tattooing, piercing and permanent body art. - February 09, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
LeadIndia2020.com Global Website Launched by Honorable Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Lead India 2020 Foundation USA launches its website to engage over 100 Million NRIs around the world to learn and participate in India's largest social change movement - Lead India 2020, a vision of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India. - February 07, 2013 - Lead India 2020 Foundation USA
Undergraduate Physics Program Which Women Can Excel
The Center's mission is to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to encourage collaboration between and among leaders in the global community. CEE sponsors the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), the U.S. Physics Team, and the Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). - February 07, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Launches 2013 Wednesday Webinar Series
Presented by Certified Nutritional Consultant Stephanie Goodman, a webinar on February 27 will focus on healthy diets and lifestyles for children with Tourette Syndrome, ADHD and autism. - February 06, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
High Focus Centers Donates Chase Wilson Education’s Anti-Bullying Curriculum to Northern New Jersey School District
Bogota School District will receive a copy of Chase Wilson Education’s ground-breaking bullying prevention program – “The Building Blocks of HIB: Bullying Redefined,” donated by High Focus Centers - February 06, 2013 - Chase Wilson Education
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson Becomes Honorary Member of the Center for Excellence in Education’s Board of Trustees
CEE recruits the most intellectually gifted and talented students and nurtures them through exceptionally designed programs to new academic heights to become tomorrow’s leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. CEE provides cost-free programs to its students through collaborations with educational institutions, private foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals who share a commitment to educational excellence and leadership. - February 04, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Grammarly Company Store Announces Witty T-Shirt Contest
www.Grammarly.net Brings Fun Grammarly Gear to the Masses - February 04, 2013 - Grammarly, Inc.
University-Model Private School Bringing Jobs to Austin, Texas
While Texas public schools were recently forced to cut teaching positions and stall new hiring, a unique private school coming to Austin, Texas will hire new teachers and staff to deliver a style of schooling that has produced outstanding results across the nation. - February 04, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
DrinkingAndDriving.Org Announces Fundraiser at Hooters in Ontario Feb. 27
Hooters Ontario will donate 20% of the tab to DrinkingAndDriving.Org. You must bring the flyer available on the DrinkingAndDriving.Org home page. Happens Feb. 27 4-8pm. - February 03, 2013 - DrinkingAndDriving.Org - Prevention, Education, Assistance
SPI Announces High School Community Service & Immersion Programs in Costa Rica
Leading high school study abroad program SPI Study Abroad offers new summer service and immersion opportunities for teens to study Spanish in Costa Rica. - February 03, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
PEOPLECERT Expands Its Global Reach Through a Multi-Year Contract with Prometric
PEOPLECERT, one of the leading global certification bodies that offers ITIL, IASSC Lean Six Sigma, ECDL and City & Guilds certifications, and Prometric, a trusted, global provider of testing and assessment services, have signed a multi-year agreement for the global distribution of PEOPLECERT certifications. - February 03, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
KIT Provides Tips to Include Athletes with Disabilities
In response to a Department of Education mandate, Kids Included Together has created a list of 5 tips to help K12 athletic directors include youth with disabilities in sports programs: 1. Modify uniforms and equipment (for instance, a child/youth with sensory differences may need to wear a rash... - February 02, 2013 - Kids Included Together
Join the Team Contributing DNA Toward a Cure for Tourette Syndrome at Rutgers University
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview individuals and families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program, in conjunction with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, on February 14, 15 and 16 at Rutgers. - February 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Tourette Syndrome Families Invited to Take Part in Research Conference
Current TS treatments and genetics research will be discussed March 9 at Overlook Medical Center’s Atlantic Neuroscience Institute. - February 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
360 Education Solutions Partners with Abilene Christian University
The beginning of the year is already off to a great start as two leaders in education partner in an effort to help teachers pursue their higher education online. Leading the way in quality enrollment services, 360 Education Solutions has partnered with Abilene Christian University, expanding their programs to include new M.Ed. programs for principals, specializations in curriculum and instruction, as well as the Graduate Superintendency Certificate. - January 30, 2013 - 360 Education Solutions
The New 2013 Learning Environments Opens Today in Orlando
Administrators, educators, architects, designers and engineers in both K-12 and higher education will meet face-to-face today when the all-new 2013 Learning Environments conference and expo event kicks off at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Learning Environments runs through... - January 29, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
The National Ed-Tech Conference Kicks Off Today in Orlando
PK-12 Educators and administrators from across the country will have an opportunity to explore emergent technologies, cutting-edge programs and a highly innovative ed-tech marketplace when they convene today for FETC 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. - January 28, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Names Dr. Tom Johnstone Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Johnstone is a GSEP alumnus with over 30 years of experience in education. - January 26, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Introducing the New Revolutionary Structural Engineering Teaching System from Armfield
Armfield Ltd is giving the next generation of Structural Engineers a firm foundation in Understanding. Structural Behaviour with a brand new innovative teaching device – The ST10 and ST11. - January 26, 2013 - Armfield Ltd
The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Holds Third Annual COASTAL 5K/10K Walk/Run and Kiddie K on January 26, 2013
Sponsored by California Bank & Trust, the Family-Friendly Event Supports Children in Los Angeles - January 25, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
JobScout Launches iOS App, Powerful Data System, Announces Forthcoming Spanish Language Platform
JobScout, the web and mobile application designed to get users back to work by providing essential job seeking tools, announces the release of an iOS application. Aiming to combat unemployment through digital literacy, JobScout will demo and celebrate the product launch at an event hosted by the San Francisco Public Library. Through the mobile app, JobScout hopes to bring the power of their platform into the hands of those who may not have easy access to a computer. - January 25, 2013 - JobScout
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Hector Mellen Advocate of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Eden Autism Services Florida has recognized Hector Mellen as recipient of the Autism Advocate of the Month award. The award recognizes people... - January 25, 2013 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Career Step Sponsors the Interactive HIM Career Map Developed by AHIMA
Career Step sponsorship of the AHIMA Foundation plays vital role in the development of the new HIM Career Map. - January 24, 2013 - Career Step
T.H.E. Journal Introduces New Magazine App
1105 Media Education Group previews its new T.H.E. Journal magazine app at their flagship K-12 event, FETC 2013, January 28-31 in Orlando, FL, allowing all conferences attendees to test drive a new interactive magazine-reading experience. The app delivers all the latest K-12 technology news, multimedia features, and interactive content of the digital magazine and is designed and formatted specifically for the Apple iPad®. - January 24, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Career Step Launches New Online Training for the Microsoft Office 2010 Suite of Applications
Career Step has launched its newest training programs: a suite of courses designed to teach students how to use the 2010 edition of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access programs. - January 24, 2013 - Career Step
Learning Environments 2013 Opens Next Week
Administrators, educators, architects, designers and engineers concerned about building and construction for K-12 and higher education will meet face-to-face next week during the all-new 2013 Learning Environments conference and expo event, devoted entirely to building educational facilities. - January 24, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
National Ed-Tech Conference Opens Next Week
Thousands of educators across the country will have an opportunity to explore emergent technologies, cutting-edge programs and a highly innovative ed-tech marketplace when FETC 2013, one of the largest conferences in the nation devoted entirely to education technology, opens next week. - January 24, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Space Coast Tactical LLC Announces "Civilian Response to an Active Shooter"
Recent Active Shooter incidents prompt Florida firearms training company Space Coast Tactical LLC to design and implement a course for civilians who want to be prepared. - January 24, 2013 - Space Coast Tactical LLC
New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Legislation
The Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndome Act of 2013 would foster more research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this misunderstood, misdiagnosed and inherited neurological disorder. - January 23, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Premier Cyber Safety and Anti-Bullying Assembly Rocking North America
This award-winning cyber safety program is receiving International acclaim from parents, teachers and students as it continues on its whirlwind Winter 2013 Tour taking them to 2 Countries and over 28 cities - performing over 40 live events in just 40 school days. - January 22, 2013 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Math Focused Learning Center Arrives in Stamford, CT
Mathnasium’s program is for students in Pre K through Twelfth Grade who may need to boost their math skills or need an extra challenge. In addition to math tutoring, homework help and test prep are available. Mathnasium’s approach is to determine what a student knows and does not know, then tailor a personalized and prescriptive learning program. - January 21, 2013 - Mathnasium of Stamford