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Resources for Student AchievementThere are currently 25 resource(s) for Student Achievement in the NCPIE database. To order a resource, please contact its publishing organization. District Community Voices Organized and Informed for Change in Education (DC Voice) P.O. Box 73055Washington DC 20056 Voice: 202-986-8535 Fax: 202-238-0109 Contact: Erika Landberg, Senior Associate for Community Engagement Contact E-mail: elandberg@dcvoice.org Web Address: www.dcvoice.org
Resource Title: Youth Voices Front and Center: D.C. Youth Speak Up About Their Education Price: Free on request; on Web site Author: Erika Landberg and Corae Briscoe Description: This report is based on seven discussion groups conducted with more than 60 youth ages 14-20 during December 2003-January 2004. Students daid they want their class wrok to: - be connected to their present and future lives, and - meet individual student needs by addressing different learning styles and giving special attention to those who have fallen behind. Embrace Diverse Schools 6807 Bluecurl CircleSpringfield VA 22152 Voice: 703-644-3039 Contact: Eileen Kugler Contact E-mail: EKugler@EmbraceDiverseSchools.com Web Address: www.EmbraceDiverseSchools.com
Resource Title: Partnering with Parents and Families to Support Immigrant and Refugee Children at School Description: Immigrant students face unique mental health challenges, often unidentified and untreated, that impact their academic success. Building a partnership with their families can be a key to supporting mental health of the students and their entire family EPIC -- Every Person Influences Children, Inc. 1000 Main StreetBuffalo NY 14202 Voice: 716-332-4100 Fax: 716-332-4101 Contact: Vito Borrello Contact E-mail: borrellov@epicforchildren.org Web Address: www.epicforchildren.org
Resource Title: Building Your Child's Success in School Book Price: $14.00 Author: EPIC Description: This 80-page book is filled with easy everyday activities for parents to do with their children (ages 4-10), building the parent/child relationship, while encouraging reading, critical thinking, writing, and building good character. Resource Title: Pathways to Character PK-8 Resource Guides for Teachers Price: $30.00 Author: EPIC Description: The teacher guides, grades PK-8, integrate character education into classroom instruction. The activities, tied to NYS learning standards, promote nine character traits which impact responsible behavior, effective decision-making, and civility. Resource Title: Just for Teens Parent & Facilitator Manuals Price: $30.00-$45.00 Author: EPIC Description: Just for Teens curriculum addresses the needs of participants as teens & as parents. Activities ranging from 30-60 minutes cover 24 topics in 4 main areas: Fundamental Parenting Skills, Bonding with Your Child, Relationships, & Personal Well-being. Resource Title: EPIC Parenting Manuals Price: $15.00-$20.00 Author: EPIC Description: EPIC offers programs for Parents of Infants and Toddlers, Parents of Young Children, Parents of Young Adolescents, and a Family Literacy Series - Ready, Set, Read. Manuals provide activities and information to help parents raise responsible children. George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education 1730 N. Lynn StreetSuite 401 Arlington VA 22209-2004 Voice: 703-528-3588, 800-925-3223 Fax: 703-528-5973 Contact: Janet Brown Contact E-mail: jbrown@ceee.gwu.edu Web Address: ceee.gwu.edu
Resource Title: State Assessment Policy and Practice for English Language Learners: A National Perspective Author: Charlene Rivera and Eric Collum (Eds.) Description: CEEE research around assessment policies for English language learners has resulted in several major national studies designed to build an understanding of states' strategies for including this student group. This volume contains 3 studies: 1. Analysis of State Assessment Policies Regarding Accommodations for ELLs 2. A Survey and Description of Test Translation Practices 3. Examination of State Practices for Reporting Participation and Performance of English Language Learners in State Assessment Resource Title: An Analysis of State Policies for the Inclusion and Accommodation of English Language Learners in State Assessment Programs during 1998-1999 Price: $10 Author: Charlene Rivera, Charles Stansfield, Lewis Scialdone, and Margaret Sharkey (Eds.) Description: In addition, the 2001 report is supplemented by an online database that includes the following three search online engines at http://r3cc.ceee.gwu.edu/lepstatepolicyreport/Search.asp: 1. Search State Policies - This search presents a list of general policy items such as "State has a policy regarding inclusion/exemption." Selecting policy items from the list and pressing the search button returns a list of states that address the policy items selected. 2. Search Inclusion and Accommodation Decision and Criteria - This search presents a list of decision makers such as students, parents, and teachers as well as a list of criteria such as time in U.S. and time in state's schools. The decision and criteria items can be applied to either inclusion/exemption policy or accommodation policy. 3. Search Accommodation Policies - This search presents a list of accommodations and allows the user to specify whether a certain accommodation is allowed on some components, all components, or not at all. This section also allows the user to specify whether or not state policy indicates that scores are reported when different accommodations are used. MegaSkills Education Center of the Home and School Institute 1500 Massachusetts Ave NWSpecial Projects Office/Ste. 042 Washington DC 20005 Voice: 202-466-3633 Fax: 202-833-1400 Contact: Dorothy Rich, President Web Address: www.MegaSkillsHSI.org
Resource Title: Improving Student Achievement Through MegaSkills Price: check with Institute for kit pricing Author: Dorothy Rich Description: Age and grade differentiated MegaSkills Books new for 2003: Preschool MegaSkills, Early Elementary MegaSkills, Upper Elementary MegaSkills, Middle School MegaSKills, School-Home Connections, Administrator Guide National School Boards Association 1680 Duke StreetAlexandria VA 22314 Voice: 703-838-6722 Fax: 703-683-7590 Contact: Aaron Dorsey, Project Manager Contact E-mail: adorsey@nsba.org Web Address: www.nsba.org
Resource Title: The Educated Student: Defining and Advancing Student Achievement Price: $20.00 Author: Michael A. Resnick Description: In succinct language, this unique publication presents key ideas from education's best thinkers and examines future trends and other factors influencing education today. It presents recent policy developments in the areas of standards and assessments through a jargon-free discussion of the basic concepts needed for effective decision-making. The goals of "The Educated Student" are to offer school board members a wide-angle lense through which to view student achievement, to suggest the right questions to bring to their policy deliberations, and to provide a working knowledge that will inspire dynamic board leadership to raise student achievement. Resource Title: The Key Work of School Boards Guidebook Price: $20.00 Author: Katheryn W. Gemberling, Carl W. Smith, and Joseph S. Villani Description: This guidebook provides information for understanding and implementing the Key Work of School Boards. It is intended as a support to help school boards understand and achieve the essential elements of their work. The guidebook provides a framework of eight 'key' action areas that successful boards have focused their attention on: vision, standards, assessment, accountability, resource alignment, climate, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center 100 N. Washington StreetSuite 234 Falls Church VA 22048 Voice: 1-800-869-6782 TTY: 1-703-923-0010 Fax: 1-800-693-3514 Contact: Michelle Frappier Contact E-mail: Frappier@peatc.org Web Address: www.peatc.org
Resource Title: Parent Teacher Information - PTI Price: Free Author: PEATC Description: PEATC is the parent information and training center serving families and professionals of children with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. PEATC promotes respectful, collaborative partnerships between parents, schools, and professionals. Parent Institute P.O. Box 7474Fairfax Station VA 22039-7474 Voice: 800-756-5525 Fax: 800-216-3667 Contact: Peggy Costello Contact E-mail: custsvc@parent-institute.com Web Address: www.parent-institute.com
Resource Title: Booklets, QuickTips, & StudentTips Price: Price is based on a sliding scale, please call for more information. Description: Resource Title: Booklets Resource Title: QuickTips Resource Title: Student Tips Resource Title: Videos Price: Price is based on a sliding scale, please call for more information. Description: The Parent Institute videos let educators show parents how they can help their children learn. Included are various titles under the topics of: Discipline, Parenting, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Motivating Parents. Parents for Public Schools 200 N. Congress StreetSuite 500 Jackson MS 39202 Voice: 601-969-6936 Fax: 601-969-6041 Contact: Anne Foster Contact E-mail: afoster@parents4publicschools.org Web Address: www.parents4publicschools.org
Resource Title: Parents for Public Schools E-Newsletter Price: Free Description: A free monthly newsletter describing the work of PPS on behalf of strong public schools and all students. Resource Title: Parents for Public Schools Clearinghouse Price: Free Description: A free weekly update on the latest developments on improving public schools, national education issues, and parental involvement. Resource Title: PPS Chapter Manual: A comprehensive and practical guide to organizing and sustaining a community-based organization Price: Free Description: The manual includes successful activity ideas and samples from PPS chapters across the country, i.e. publicity, school governance, school tours, site-based management, special events, business networks, and recruitment for enrollment. Special Education Action Committee, Inc. Parent Assistance Center PO Box 161274Mobile AL 36616-2274 Voice: 800-222-7322 TTY: 251-478-1208 Fax: 251-473-7877 Contact: Beverly Burden, Administrative Assistant Contact E-mail: mksseac@seacpac.com Web Address: www.seacparentassistancecenter.com
Resource Title: ImPACT Newsletter Price: 2.00 Description: The ImPACT newsletter is published two times yearly and includes information of interest to parents of children with disabilities, special education teachers and others. Study Circles Resource Center A Project of The Paul J. Aicher Foundation697 Pomfret Street PO Box 203 Pomfret CT 06258 Voice: 860-928-2616 Fax: 860-928-3713 Contact: vL. (Sally) Campbell, Senior Program Director Contact E-mail: sallyc@studycircles.org Web Address: www.studycircles.org
Resource Title: Where a diverse community comes together to make schools better for all Price: $1.50 print copy Description: In a school district of more than 140,000 students with 160 nationalities represented, study circles provide a bridge for Montgomery County Public Schools to reach out to people of all backgrounds, and a way for schools and community to work together to improve education for all students. (2006) Resource Title: Montgomery County, Md., Public School Study Circles (DVD) Price: $5.00 Description: A video highlighting the efforts of Montgomery County Public Schools (Md.) Study Circles Program to address racism and student achievement in the district's schools and community. (6 minutes) DVD Resource Title: Education: How can Schools and Communities Work Together to Meet the Challenge? Price: $5.00 print copy Description: A multiple-session discussion guide including recommendations for tailoring the discussion to a particular community or organization's concerns (1997) Resource Title: Helping Every Student Succeed: Schools and Communities Working Together Price: $5.00 print copy Description: A four-session discussion guide to help schools and communities improve academic achievement for all students. (2002) Resource Title: Changing Faces, Changing Communities: Immigration & race, jobs, schools, and language differences Price: $5.00 print copy Description: A multi-session discussion guide designed to help communities face the challenges and meet the opportunities raised by the arrival of newcomers; includes pointers on how to involve public officials. (1998) Resource Title: Confronting Violence in Our Communities: A Guide for Involving Citizens in Public Dialogue and Problem Solving Price: $5.00 print copy Description: A four-session discussion guide examining how violence affects our lives, what causes violence, and what can be done in neighborhoods and in schools. (1994) Resource Title: Youth Issues, Youth Voices: A Guide for Engaging Youth and Adults in Public Dialogue and Problem Solving Price: $5.00 print copy Description: A multiple-session discussion guide to help young people and adults address the community issues which involve and impact them. (1996)
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