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Students Attending Dare to Dream Conference Will Benefit from Seeing Peers as Presenters
May 21 conference at Rutgers University will feature speeches and breakouts led by high school and college students with TS and associated disorders. - May 14, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nuclear Course a Resounding Success for the Smallpeice Trust
From 11th to 13th April, forty students from North Wales have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. Sponsored by Bangor University and the National Nuclear Laboratory and led by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, the four-day residential course... - May 13, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Self Review Helps Schools Towards Personalized Learning
G&D Associates launch School Self-Review at the MFF; Share Fair May 05th 2012: Free resource for schools nationwide - May 12, 2012 - G&D Associates
Wellspring Learning to Offer Scientific Learning Fast ForWord® and Reading Assistant™ Products Designed to Build Language and Reading Skills
Students struggling to read need specific, research-based approaches for decoding, sight word recognition, vocabulary development and retention, the ability to spell, and reading comprehension. To be a proficient reader and successful learner a student must have a phonemic awareness for decoding, the ability to rapidly identify sight words and retain vocabulary, and the ability to comprehend what is read. - May 12, 2012 - Wellspring Learning, LLC
The Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers HARP 2.0 Refinancing
Members of the Mortgage Alliance Are Handling Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Loans for Homeowners Who Would Like to Refinance to Lower Interest Rates - May 11, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Watermark Learning Partners with Vellicate Technologies to Launch Training Programs in India
Watermark Learning and India-based Vellicate Technologies team up to offer business training courses in India. - May 11, 2012 - Watermark Learning
TJ & Pals, Interactive Preschool Website, Sponsors Dress Me Up Mommy Sweepstakes
TJ & Pals, top educational preschool website, is sponsoring a sweepstakes full of fun for moms and kids. The Dress Me Up Mommy Sweepstakes winner will receive a $250 gift card from The Children’s Place--just in time to start the summer in style. It’s easy to enter and win at Dress... - May 11, 2012 - TJ & Pals
The CityKids Foundation Announces Spring Benefit: Conquer All
Host Committee, Wendy Finerman, Nick Cannon, Goldie Hawn, John Leguizamo, Daniel Sunjata, and Malik Yoba. Master of Ceremonies, Kelly Beaty and Shannon Lanier. - May 11, 2012 - The CityKids Foundation
Music Teacher’s Helper Introduces iPhone App
Music Teacher’s Helper, an online software management program for music teachers, announces their iPhone App is “Live.” - May 10, 2012 - Music Teacher's Helper
iRYZE Launches New Product to Help with Executive Functioning for Children with Autism
iRYZE (i-rise) is a new educational program, available as a PDF and printed workbook, that gives children with Autism the tools to strengthen their executive functioning by learning how to be organized, have good study skills, manage relationships, and feel self confident. - May 10, 2012 - iRYZE LLC
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar Series Continues May 23 with Presentation on Understanding Eating Disorders
Webinar will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will be presented by licensed psychologist Dr. Hue-Sun Ahn. - May 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conference Will Offer Valuable Breakout Sessions for Attendees
Conference will take place May 21 at Rutgers University and is open to New Jersey students with Tourette Syndrome or associated disorders in grades 6-12. - May 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Congressman Leonard Lance Holds Roundtable Discussion with Families Affected by Tourette Syndrome
Constituents from District 7 who utilize the programs and services of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome talk at length about TS legislation. - May 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
MindReps.com Releases Medical Terminology Quiz
MindReps.com, a free educational website, has released an innovative medical terminology quiz feature to help students master this topic. - May 07, 2012 - MindReps.com
YoungCuts Releases Free TextbookVideos Microeconomics Study Guide
Just in time for exams, YoungCuts Inc. releases a free Microeconomics study guide, based on interviews with more than 200 students, education experts, university administrators and professors who teach economics. - May 05, 2012 - YoungCuts Inc.
Florida Literacy Conference to be Held in St. Petersburg May 9-11
The Florida Literacy Coalition will be hosting it's 28th Annual Conference at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront next week. Keynote speakers include Mawi Asgedom, Dr. Gary Mormino, and Sarah Entine. - May 05, 2012 - Florida Literacy Coalition
New Jersey School Districts Participate in an Innovative Autism Program
Lincoln Park School District, in conjunction with Scholastic Intervention Solutions, has launched an innovative program with the goal of improving the administrative and instructional aspects of their autism program as well as reducing costs 20-30%. - May 05, 2012 - Scholastic Intervention Solutions
NTHEN Homeschool Conference Brings Families Together to Learn, Grow, and Network
Homeschoolers in TX, OK, LA, AR, MS and NM will convene in Waxahachie, TX in July for the 17th annual Homeschool Conference. Several thousand students and parents will attend the annual event, hosted by the North Texas Home Educators’ Network (NTHEN). - May 04, 2012 - North Texas Home Educators' Network
New Capability Unveiled in Personalized Patient Education Models
A new technology brought to market by Anatomy Now will allow medical professionals to personalize anatomical models with contact information and marketing messages as a way to communicate with their patients and enhance the patient education process. - May 04, 2012 - Anatomy Now
Confident Happy Kids Opens Doors to Concerned Parents and Their Children
Confident Happy Kids wants to help families who are experiencing challenges. - May 04, 2012 - Confident Happy Kids
Digital Pathways Unveils Lemon Frog Learning
Digital Pathways today announced their entry into the education technology space with the launch of their new business unit, Lemon Frog Learning. Through their full service e-school store, Lemon Frog Learning provides affordable and accessible technology products to improve the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning at all levels. - May 04, 2012 - Lemon Frog Learning
5 Things Everyone in Maryland Should Know About Public Charter Schools as Maryland Celebrates National Charter Schools Week
Parents, students, and teachers across Maryland will celebrate National Charter Schools Week May 6-12. It's a Fact: All Charter Schools are public schools - open to all students, Charter schools build partnerships between parents, teachers and students to boost academic achievement, and, as public schools, charters never charge tuition. Maryland offers 46 public charter schools, educating nearly 15,000 children. - May 04, 2012 - Maryland Charter School Network
Senators Begich, Graham, and Lieberman to Provide Remarks at CEE's May 9th Congressional Luncheon
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) welcomes members of Congress, Celebrates the Center's programs, and highlights the success of RSI and USABO alumni. - May 03, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Career Step Announces Launch of New Computer Technician Training Program
Career Step has launched a new Computer Technician training course designed to prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. - May 03, 2012 - Career Step
Volunteer-Led Computer Training Provides Digital Access for Thousands of Seniors in SF
Community Technology Network (www.ctbayarea.org) unites organizations and volunteers to transform lives through digital literacy, and has deployed 200 computers to increase seniors and adults with disabilities access to broadband in under-served communities. - May 03, 2012 - Community Technology Network
Center for Exceptionally Diverse and Gifted Education Ribbon Cutting
The Ribbon Cutting for The Curious EDGE Foundation, Inc. took place on Friday, April 13 at 10:00 at 3323 Partner Place, #9, Lexington, KY. The Ribbon Cutting included a tour of the classroom and training facility. A reception followed. The celebration was successful and several attendees enrolled... - May 03, 2012 - Curious EDGE Foundation, Inc.
80 Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 4th April, eighty 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Nottingham. This three-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by GP Strategies to engage students and provide them... - May 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Explore Artificial Intelligence with the Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, forty-five promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Exeter. Sponsored by the University of Exeter and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, this 4-day residential course gave the... - May 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Future Educators at Rutgers, RVCC Benefit from Lectures About Tourette Syndrome
Presentations were part of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's first annual statewide Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week - May 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey's Robert Menendez Introduces Tourette Syndrome Legislation to U.S. Senate
Bill S. 2321 is companion legislation to H.R. 3760, which was introduced to the House of Representatives by Congressman Albio Sires in December. - May 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
iRYZE to Sponsor The Help Group’s 3rd Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
On Sunday May 6 from 11am-3pm, iRYZE (i-rise) – a series of workbooks providing executive functioning skills for teens with special needs will be a sponsor at The Help Group’s 3rd Annual Special Needs Resource Fair Sherman Oaks Campus located at: The Help Group Autism Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401, Admission is Free, www.iryze.com - May 02, 2012 - iRYZE LLC
Childcare Network of Evanston Hires New Executive Director
After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of Childcare Network of Evanston (CNE), an Evanston-based non-profit supporting quality early childhood education and child care, is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrea Densham as Executive Director, effective July 2, 2012. As CNE looks toward... - May 02, 2012 - Childcare Network of Evanston
The Kansas House of Representatives to Recognize the Kelsey Smith Foundation®
The Kansas House of Representatives will be presenting a certificate to Missey Smith of The Kelsey Smith Foundation® - May 02, 2012 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Free College Planning Workshop to Help Parents and Students Prepare for College by Embellona
The last in the series of three Free College Planning Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30pm at the Chatsworth Branch Public Library - 21052 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 (between De Soto Avenue and Variel Avenue). If your child is planning on going to college, you must... - April 30, 2012 - EmBellona Insurance & Financial Services
11plus.co.uk to Run Mock Test Days to Assist Children Preparing for 11+ Exam
Chuckra (11plus.co.uk) is set to run their 2012 Eleven Plus preparation Mock Tests: with over six years running successful 11+ Mock Test days, Chuckra has a reputation for excellence, and is ready to help hundreds of children with their 11+ preparation. - April 28, 2012 - Chuckra ltd
Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Discusses the New HARP 2.0 Program
HARP 2.0 Allows More Homeowners to Refinance to Lower Interest Rates - April 27, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Rutgers University Graduate Students Learn About Clinical Side of Tourette Syndrome
Presentations by a pediatric neurologist, a post-doctoral fellow and one of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's in-service presenters were part of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week activities. - April 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Noted Tourette Syndrome Author/Educator Sue Conners to Give Keynote at Dare to Dream Conference
First such conference to focus solely on TS and associated disorders will take place Monday, May 21, at Rutgers University, and will be presented by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and the New Jersey Department of Education - April 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Dark Graphic Novel Series
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books since 1976, is pleased to announce its plans to publish their first graphic novel series, Dark Graphic Novels, as part of their Fall 2012 List. - April 26, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Among Featured Presenters and Exhibitors at the USA Science & Engineering Festival April 28-29, 2012
Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Exhibits and Presents at the nation's largest 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo. Visit CEE at booth #1426 in the Washington Convention Center. - April 26, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Introducing the Elmo MO-1 Document Camera
There is a new document camera in the market that is sure to turn heads, the Elmo MO-1. - April 26, 2012 - VSC, Inc
Teich Garden System at Copia Home and Garden to Again Benefit Person-to-Person
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today that the fully functioning 12’ x 12’ garden system at Copia Home & Garden in South Salem, New York will again provide vegetables and herbs for Person-to-Person. The garden installed at Copia includes their integrated irrigation system,... - April 25, 2012 - Teich Garden Systems
Studica Offers Repeat Session of "Introducing Game Design in Your High School" Webinar
Due to overwhelming demand, Studica has announced that it will be again hosting a webinar to discuss bringing game design programs for high schools. Due to holiday breaks many people responded that they were interested in this webinar but could not make the webinar held on April 4th. For those who... - April 25, 2012 - Studica
Cyclist to Ride 1800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
Bike Ride to Raise Awareness and Funds for Eden Autism Services Kicks off in Fort Myers. On Monday, April 23rd Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco will begin his 1,800 mile journey up the East coast to raise money and awareness for Eden Autism Services, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with autism and their families. - April 21, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Virtual Speech Center Releases a New iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Auditory Workout, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s ITunes App store. Auditory Workout was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for... - April 20, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
CEE and the Tysons Corner Microsoft Store Hosting Professional Development Event for NOVA High School Teachers
The CEE/Microsoft event will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Tysons Corner Microsoft Store for Northern Virginia High School Teachers. - April 20, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
District 12 Constituents with Tourette Syndrome Discuss Federal Legisation with Congressman Rush Holt
The Kowalski and Silvers families, as well as the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, thank the Congressman for being one of the 37 co-sponsors for bill H.R. 3760. - April 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Learning Games Network Now Taking Applications for 2012 Game Design Boot Camp at MIT
Intensive Weeklong Workshop Brings Teachers and Teens Together to Conceive, Design and Develop New Game Concepts - April 20, 2012 - Learning Games Network
Eden Autism Services Announces Summer Programs
Eden Florida will offer summer youth experiences in Fort Myers and Naples that combine recreation and learning for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s ages 4-22. The summer camp programs include academics, life skills training, social skills, recreation and swimming. 1:1 behavior therapy is also available. - April 19, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Commit 2B Fit Launches New Website, Social Media Campaign
Commit 2B Fit (www.icommit2bfit.org), a nonprofit that provides a groundbreaking health and wellness program to elementary schools throughout South Florida, has announced it is launching a new website and corresponding social media campaign. According to Commit 2B Fit cofounder Michelle Schecht,... - April 19, 2012 - Commit 2B Fit