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Plainsboro Fourth-Graders Get Lesson About Tourette Syndrome from NJCTS Peer Youth Advocate
13-year-old Tess Kowalski educates the students and teachers at Millstone River School about the neurological disorder on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders and her 9-year-old sister Paige. - January 05, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Social Workers, School Nurses Delve Into Treatment Approaches for Tourette Syndrome at Monmouth University Workshop
Dr. Richard Zakreski discussed the prevalence of co-morbid diagnosis with disorders such as anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression and other conditions in the treatment of children and adolescents. - January 04, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
eduKan CEO, Dr. Mark Sarver, to Speak on Educational Analytics at the CES 2013 HigherEdTECH Summit
Dr. Mark Sarver, CEO of eduKan will be a panelist at the CES 2013 HigherEdTECH Summit, discussing how he is successfully using analytics to track student progress in distance education to improve student retention, identify at-risk students, and better manage learning outcomes. - January 04, 2013 - EDUKAN
New University-Model School Serving Grades K-4 Opening in Fall 2013
The university model of schooling is being implemented at Trinity Preparatory Academy, opening in fall 2013 in North Austin/Round Rock, Texas. - January 03, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
Montclair State University Graduate Psychology Students Learn About Educating Students with Tourette Syndrome
Drs. Robert A. Zambrano and Rob Happich taught different therapeutic approaches for treating children and adolescents with TS -- a misunderstood, misdiagnosed, inherited neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people. - January 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
River Dell High School Senior Named 2012 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Youth Advocate of the Year
Emily Fleischman wrote and illustrated a children's book about Tourette Syndrome and bullying, among other accomplishments. - December 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Judgment Recovery Institute Opens Registration for “Bringing in 2013” webinar
Judgment Recovery Institute (JRI) is once again accepting registration for their annual 2 hour webinar, “Bringing in 2013.” The fee for this informative webinar has always been equivalent to the year. This year’s upcoming event, “Bringing in 2013” will cost $ 20.13, a... - December 25, 2012 - Judgment Recovery Institute
HBFITES Launches Training for New Cisco Data Center Certifications. Leader in IT Training Prepares Students for CCNA Data Center, CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center.
“HBFITES (A Division of HBF Networks), Cisco’s Learning Partner today announced the availability of new and updated courses to support the Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center), Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (CCNP Data Center) and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Data Center (CCIE Data Center) certifications recently announced by Cisco.” - December 24, 2012 - HBFITES
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2013 Judges
Annual event supports autism programs - December 23, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Livingston Father of Two Adult TS Children Named 2012 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Advocate of the Year
Marc Brummer has been a boon to NJCTS' legislative efforts and outreach to members of the medical and health-care communities. - December 22, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
SPI Study Abroad Announces March 1, 2013 Application Deadline for Summer Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider announced its application deadline of March 1, 2013 for summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - December 20, 2012 - SPI Study Abroad
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Issues Statement in Response to Tragedy in Connecticut
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is deeply saddened by the senseless acts that took place Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and has issued the following statement from Executive Director Faith W. Rice to help families and friends in our... - December 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph G. Perrino Create the “Young Theatre Artist Development Fund” in Support of the Catawba College School of Performing Arts
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph G. Perrino, Founder and Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, created the “Young Theatre Artist Development Fund” in support of the Catawba College School of Performing Arts. - December 20, 2012 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Newtown Schools Sets Up Donation Website for Families of Shooting Victims
To assist the families of the shooting victims in Newtown, CT, a new website has been set up for collecting donations at www.relieffornewtown.com. - December 19, 2012 - SchoolDesk
Chase Wilson Education Announces Winner of “Change-Maker of the Year” Award
Ashley Craig will receive a $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by Investors Bank. - December 19, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
South Plainfield Sixth-Grader Overcomes Fear of Tourette Syndrome During School In-Service Presentation
Brandon O’Leary becomes comfortable talking about his neurological disorder with the help of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Peer Advocate Tommy Licato. - December 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Best and Worst Cities in English
Dubai Bottom, Zurich Top in Global City Index Ranking English, Says EF - December 16, 2012 - EF Education First
Tourette Syndrome Peer Advocate Tommy Licato Honored as “Knight In Shining Armor” by Rutgers University
Nominated by a family friend, 14-year-old South Plainfield student is rewarded for his work with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - December 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Liz Quinter 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. - December 15, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Announcing Puzzzoo.com: Offering Puzzles & Toys for Kids
Puzzzoo is "The Book You Make Into a Puzzle." These are punch-out and assemble puzzle pages. When assembled they make puzzle cubes with their own box. The cubes feature 6 different zoo animal pictures to make over and over again. - December 14, 2012 - Puzzzoo
Does You or Someone in Your Family Have Tourette Syndrome? Join the Team Contributing DNA Toward a Cure.
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview individuals and families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program January 24 and 25 at Rutgers University. - December 14, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Names William Jones as Its USA Education Contact Center Director
Education Online Services Corporation Promotes William Jones to USA Education Contact Center Director - December 13, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
BioInvaders Incorporated Unveils New Invasive Species Collection and Sales Database, Gives Scientist Collectors E-mail Addresses
The Texas Company, BioInvaders, has made it even easier for users to collect information about invasive species and put them up for sale on the firm’s website. New features include forms connected to the Invasive Species Lab database, raw data tables presenting everything in the database, and searchable tables. To boot, the BioInvaders website has a new call tool for the firm’s sales people to use when making a sale to a user of invasive species specimens. - December 13, 2012 - BioInvaders
Tap Into the Power of Sharing with New mHealth Apps for Heart Disease and Depression
RealTime Health launches two breakthrough mHealth apps for Heart Disease and Depression, allowing patients and caregivers access to free connections, support, resources and information about living with these chronic conditions. - December 12, 2012 - RealTime Health
EDLink Launches Peer Learning Circles, Webinars, and Job Board Exclusively for Non-Profit Executive Directors
Services for non profit Executive Directors launched. - December 12, 2012 - EDLink
Toy Drive for Unemployed Parents
The Greater Vine City Opportunities Program and Stimulate America Partner to Sponsor Toy Drive for Unemployed Parents - December 09, 2012 - Stimulate America Inc
Eden Students Participate in Soapfest’s Art-4-Autism
Weekend’s Proceeds Benefit Children’s Charities - December 09, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
The PSAT Test Scores Are in. What's Next?
PSAT test scores will be delivered over the next few weeks. The results can be confusing. Chyten has the answers parents need to understand the process and to move ahead with confidence. The Chyten Centers of New Jersey are offering informative sessions to answer the Top 10 PSAT Questions Parents... - December 08, 2012 - Chyten Millburn
SPI Study Abroad Announces New Scholarships for 2013 Summer Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider offers new scholarships for summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - December 08, 2012 - SPI Study Abroad
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services
Education Online Services Corporation is proud to announce the well-deserved promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services. As a long-term member of the Education Online Services team, Ms. Sands has been with the company from its inception in 2009 and has served in various... - December 06, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Online Education Startup TRAIL Points Out Overlooked Population, Responds to Meeker’s "State of the Internet" Report with Missing Link
Online education startup, TRAIL, responds to Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers' Mary Meeker's “2012 Internet Trends Year-End Update" report, saying it overlooked a segment of the population that encompasses over 60 million Americans: those who are not online at all. - December 06, 2012 - JobScout
MWS Launches Branding in Action
MWS Launches an all new Learning Track "Branding In Action" - December 05, 2012 - MWS
Lawline.com to Offer Free CLE to Attorneys Affected by Superstorm Sandy
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Continuing Education company Lawline.com will open its doors to any and all attorneys affected by the storm. Lawline will be hosting over 10 free live CLE events in the month of December, all of which can be attended by attorneys in the tri-state area. Lawline. - December 04, 2012 - FurtherEd
360 Education Solutions' Master Educators 2012 - Writing Contest Winners
The winners for 360 Education Solutions' 2012 Writing Contest have been chosen, and the Master Educators themselves have been informed. 360 Education Solutions would like to proudly announce the 2012 Master Educator Winners. - December 03, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
Stop Winter Break Brain Drain for Your Student with a Fun and Free Brain Freeze! Workbook from ThinkStretch
Free educational supplement for Winter Break – download the Brain Freeze! packet for your class today. Help maintain your student’s math facts and reading habits and prevent holiday brain drain with Brain Freeze! http://www.thinkstretch.com/brainfreeze/ - December 01, 2012 - Think Stretch
New Jersey Congressman Frank LoBiondo Becomes 42nd Co-Sponsor of Proposed Tourette Syndrome Legislation
H.R. 3760, which would provide more research and 4 to 6 Centers of Excellence for TS, was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December 2011. - December 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital Physicians Pose Important Question About Tourette Syndrome Care
“What is our role?” is central query during a New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Patient-Centered Medical Education presentation by 17-year-old Grace Hawruk. - December 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
’tis the Season for Math Zoom’s Winter Boot Camp
Irvine-Based Math Zoom Academy Provides an Unexpected Holiday Treat for Mathematically Gifted 12- to 17-Year-Olds: Its Lively, Competition-Fueled Math Camp, Offered December 24–28, 2012. - December 01, 2012 - Zoom Math Academy
Gearing Up Students for STEM
To address the lagging performance of students in science and math, the Atlanta CARES STEMfest at Georgia Tech was held to empower students to lead in emerging STEM fields. As one of its lead sponsors, Aya Academy of Excellence steered the planning of this initiative to expose and engage metro Atlanta youth in an interactive STEM conference. - November 30, 2012 - Aya Academy of Excellence
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Acquisition of She Can Play.org
Education Online Services Corporation announces the acquisition of She Can Play.org, a nonprofit corporation with over 2000 college prospects in its exclusive college and coaches database as well as three web properties and blog sites which generate over 600,000 unique visitors per month within the demographic of student athletes and their parents. - November 29, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
The Center for Excellence in Education Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
#GivingTuesday occurred on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. CEE, a 30 year based non-profit, located in McLean, Virginia participated in this national event. - November 29, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Link-Systems International Launches Newest Version of Its Web-Based Whiteboard Designed for Mobile Learning
Link-Systems International adds new features to the WorldWideWhiteboard® to make online tutoring more engaging, accessible, and easy to use. - November 28, 2012 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
Chase Wilson Education Highlights Young Leaders with “Change-Maker of the Year” Award
Four finalists who embody a spirit of empathetic excellence compete through open voting on Facebook for $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by Investors Bank. - November 28, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
WorkOne Indianapolis Connects Unemployed and Underemployed with Community Resources
Unemployment and underemployment bring many challenges to people in Indianapolis each year. Challenges often extend beyond those associated with searching for a new or better job. Securing safe housing, dressing for a job or an interview, and even putting food on the family’s dinner table may... - November 22, 2012 - EmployIndy
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Hire of Nicola A. Rowe as Human Resources Manager
Education Online Services Corporation announces the hire of Nicola A. Rowe as Human Resources Manager as part of its continued commitment to employee development and performance, and to develop employee education and certification programs. - November 21, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Tech4Learning Releases Wixie App for the Kindle Fire HD
Wixie, the cloud-based creativity tool, from Tech4Learning is now available for Kindle Fire HD tablets through the Amazon Appstore for Android. - November 21, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Chase Wilson Education Partners with Sears to Promote Anti-Bullying Awareness
Sears’ Team Up to Stop Bullying Website Adds Chase Wilson Education as an Anti-Bullying Resource. - November 18, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
WorkOne Indianapolis Helps More Than 150 Find Jobs Through Hire Fair for Healthcare Workers
More than a quarter of jobseekers attending WorkOne Indianapolis’s Healthcare Hire Fair found a job. The event, which was hosted at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 27, 2012, connected qualified healthcare workers to local hospital and medical facility hiring managers. About 500 job seekers... - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy
PriorITize Expands Skills of ESTs Through Level 2 and Level 3 Training and Certification
Career-advancing training is available to Electronic Systems Technicians (EST) with industry experience through a local job training and placement initiative called PriorITize. Central Indiana employers can recommend employees who would benefit from additional knowledge in network set-up, including... - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy
EmployIndy’s YouthBuild Program Continues to Help Indy Youth
YouthBuild Indy will continue through 2015 under the guidance of EmployIndy with support of a $1.1 million YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. EmployIndy was selected as one of 74 programs to receive funding in 2012. EmployIndy has received funding for the program since 2007. Since then, YouthBuild Indy has prepared more than 140 young people for better careers. - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy