The document discusses the benefits of using portfolios for language learning and assessment. It defines a portfolio as a collection of student work that shows their progress and achievements. Portfolios have several benefits, including allowing students to reflect on their learning and growth, take ownership of their work, and demonstrate different skills and types of intelligence. They can also serve as an assessment tool and language passport.
Ayios Georgios Lyceum is a public school in Nicosia, Cyprus founded in 1998. It is located in a green and peaceful suburb next to a river, and has modern facilities including 26 classrooms and 20 specialized classrooms. The school has over 600 students and 99 teachers, and offers a broad curriculum along with various extracurricular activities like sports, volunteer work, environmental programs, theater, music, and conferences.
Cyprus is an island located in the Eastern Mediterranean between Africa, Asia, and Europe. It has a population of around 891,000 people distributed across 6 districts. The capital Nicosia is divided, while Limassol has the largest population. Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate and is known for its beaches. Though Cyprus gained independence from the UK in 1960, 40% of its northern area remains occupied by Turkish troops since a conflict in 1974 divided the Greek and Turkish Cypriot populations.
The document discusses the benefits of using portfolios for language learning and assessment. It defines a portfolio as a collection of student work that shows their progress and achievements. Portfolios have several benefits, including allowing students to reflect on their learning and growth, take ownership of their work, and demonstrate different skills and types of intelligence. They can also serve as an assessment tool and language passport.
Ayios Georgios Lyceum is a public school in Nicosia, Cyprus founded in 1998. It is located in a green and peaceful suburb next to a river, and has modern facilities including 26 classrooms and 20 specialized classrooms. The school has over 600 students and 99 teachers, and offers a broad curriculum along with various extracurricular activities like sports, volunteer work, environmental programs, theater, music, and conferences.
Cyprus is an island located in the Eastern Mediterranean between Africa, Asia, and Europe. It has a population of around 891,000 people distributed across 6 districts. The capital Nicosia is divided, while Limassol has the largest population. Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate and is known for its beaches. Though Cyprus gained independence from the UK in 1960, 40% of its northern area remains occupied by Turkish troops since a conflict in 1974 divided the Greek and Turkish Cypriot populations.
Louise Stuart is a speech-language pathologist who uses various tools and techniques to help students with communication difficulties, including a therapy dog named Toby, augmentative and alternative communication devices, tactile BINGO for visually impaired students, and Boardmaker software. She also facilitates workshops on health, wellness, and art projects to support students with special needs.
This document is a series of emails between Dr. Carl Baum, Eileen King, and various officials in Maine's DHHS regarding an investigation into a child named Mila Malenko. Dr. Baum confirms that he has not retracted or softened his previous assessment that no child should have methamphetamines in their system and the levels found in Mila's case have not been adequately explained. Eileen King expresses concern that DHHS has closed the investigation without resolution and urges them to reopen it, as the child remains at risk.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Mr. Rodway cannot represent Mr. Waxman in his final Bar Hearing because Mr. Rodway may be called as a witness. Ms. Handrahan's attorney, Mr. Altshuler, previously discussed Mr. Waxman's behavior with Mr. Rodway prior to Mr. Waxman's disqualification hearing last July. Ms. Handrahan is informing the Board of Overseers of the Bar of her understanding that Mr. Rodway cannot represent Mr. Waxman due to his potential role as a witness in the hearing.
Lori Handrahan is requesting an investigation into opposing counsel Michael Waxman's behavior in her child custody case for several reasons: [1] His personal involvement and apparent vendetta against her; [2] His threats to use improper influence and the "substantial resources" of his family against her; [3] His constant improper legal actions intended to harass and maliciously injure her and her daughter. [4] His systematic harassment and intimidation of her caregivers to render her unable to work. She provides examples of threatening emails from Waxman and describes incidents where he harassed caregivers in front of her daughter, leaving the child traumatized.
The letter provides evidence of Mr. Waxman driving a campaign of character defamation against the author and her daughter. It includes emails showing Mr. Waxman instructing his client to reject reasonable changes to custody arrangements and instead continue legal proceedings. The author argues Mr. Waxman has lied extensively in legal documents and proceedings. She believes she has become a target for Mr. Waxman's negative feelings about women following three divorces. The letter asks the Board to intervene in Mr. Waxman's behavior, which has financially and emotionally destroyed the author's life.
This letter requests that the Chief Judge investigate the conduct of a guardian ad litem, Liz Stout, in a custody case involving a two-year-old child, Mila Malenko. The letter writer claims that Ms. Stout ignored and withheld evidence demonstrating safety concerns for the mother and child, and showed a bias in favor of the father rather than the child's best interests. Documents from the case including reports and appeals filed are included with the letter. The letter requests a review of Ms. Stout's conduct in this and other cases, and that she be removed from serving as a guardian ad litem due to improperly recommending children be returned to abusive situations.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This letter is a complaint submitted to the Board of Overseers of the Bar against attorney Michael Waxman. It states that three Grievance Panels have found probable cause and recommended sanctions against Waxman, while a fourth issued a warning for losing professional objectivity and maligning or threatening other attorneys. Despite these warnings, the letter says Waxman has continued the problematic behavior, as shown in recently submitted emails. The complainant expresses feeling exhausted, stalked, and persecuted by Waxman's actions and wants the harassment to end so she can rebuild her life and ensure her daughter's future and protection from abuse.
Bonnie lewis' email about dean crocker maine children alliance report on milaDocumentsforMila
The document is an email from Bonnie Lewis to Lori Handrahan informing her that Bonnie has contacted the MCA to remove her name from the Advisory Board and warn them about the situation regarding an Ombudsman report. Bonnie asked the MCA to remove her from the Advisory Board in light of the report and shared what she knows about the situation mentioned in the report.
Devoe notes on harassment of lori handrahan by michael waxmanDocumentsforMila
Mr. Waxman engaged in a pattern of intimidating behavior directed at Lori Handrahan and others involved in her legal case, intended to cause fear and control the situation. This included threats, relentless legal actions, attempts to damage reputations, and inappropriate personal interest in Handrahan's daughter. As a result, Handrahan experienced extreme fear, anxiety, and felt unsafe and without protection. Others were also intimidated into leaving the case or resigning roles, leaving Handrahan without support.
Louise Stuart is a speech-language pathologist who uses various tools and techniques to help students with communication difficulties, including a therapy dog named Toby, augmentative and alternative communication devices, tactile BINGO for visually impaired students, and Boardmaker software. She also facilitates workshops on health, wellness, and art projects to support students with special needs.
This document is a series of emails between Dr. Carl Baum, Eileen King, and various officials in Maine's DHHS regarding an investigation into a child named Mila Malenko. Dr. Baum confirms that he has not retracted or softened his previous assessment that no child should have methamphetamines in their system and the levels found in Mila's case have not been adequately explained. Eileen King expresses concern that DHHS has closed the investigation without resolution and urges them to reopen it, as the child remains at risk.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Mr. Rodway cannot represent Mr. Waxman in his final Bar Hearing because Mr. Rodway may be called as a witness. Ms. Handrahan's attorney, Mr. Altshuler, previously discussed Mr. Waxman's behavior with Mr. Rodway prior to Mr. Waxman's disqualification hearing last July. Ms. Handrahan is informing the Board of Overseers of the Bar of her understanding that Mr. Rodway cannot represent Mr. Waxman due to his potential role as a witness in the hearing.
Lori Handrahan is requesting an investigation into opposing counsel Michael Waxman's behavior in her child custody case for several reasons: [1] His personal involvement and apparent vendetta against her; [2] His threats to use improper influence and the "substantial resources" of his family against her; [3] His constant improper legal actions intended to harass and maliciously injure her and her daughter. [4] His systematic harassment and intimidation of her caregivers to render her unable to work. She provides examples of threatening emails from Waxman and describes incidents where he harassed caregivers in front of her daughter, leaving the child traumatized.
The letter provides evidence of Mr. Waxman driving a campaign of character defamation against the author and her daughter. It includes emails showing Mr. Waxman instructing his client to reject reasonable changes to custody arrangements and instead continue legal proceedings. The author argues Mr. Waxman has lied extensively in legal documents and proceedings. She believes she has become a target for Mr. Waxman's negative feelings about women following three divorces. The letter asks the Board to intervene in Mr. Waxman's behavior, which has financially and emotionally destroyed the author's life.
This letter requests that the Chief Judge investigate the conduct of a guardian ad litem, Liz Stout, in a custody case involving a two-year-old child, Mila Malenko. The letter writer claims that Ms. Stout ignored and withheld evidence demonstrating safety concerns for the mother and child, and showed a bias in favor of the father rather than the child's best interests. Documents from the case including reports and appeals filed are included with the letter. The letter requests a review of Ms. Stout's conduct in this and other cases, and that she be removed from serving as a guardian ad litem due to improperly recommending children be returned to abusive situations.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This letter is a complaint submitted to the Board of Overseers of the Bar against attorney Michael Waxman. It states that three Grievance Panels have found probable cause and recommended sanctions against Waxman, while a fourth issued a warning for losing professional objectivity and maligning or threatening other attorneys. Despite these warnings, the letter says Waxman has continued the problematic behavior, as shown in recently submitted emails. The complainant expresses feeling exhausted, stalked, and persecuted by Waxman's actions and wants the harassment to end so she can rebuild her life and ensure her daughter's future and protection from abuse.
Bonnie lewis' email about dean crocker maine children alliance report on milaDocumentsforMila
The document is an email from Bonnie Lewis to Lori Handrahan informing her that Bonnie has contacted the MCA to remove her name from the Advisory Board and warn them about the situation regarding an Ombudsman report. Bonnie asked the MCA to remove her from the Advisory Board in light of the report and shared what she knows about the situation mentioned in the report.
Devoe notes on harassment of lori handrahan by michael waxmanDocumentsforMila
Mr. Waxman engaged in a pattern of intimidating behavior directed at Lori Handrahan and others involved in her legal case, intended to cause fear and control the situation. This included threats, relentless legal actions, attempts to damage reputations, and inappropriate personal interest in Handrahan's daughter. As a result, Handrahan experienced extreme fear, anxiety, and felt unsafe and without protection. Others were also intimidated into leaving the case or resigning roles, leaving Handrahan without support.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document summarizes a letter from the Board of Overseers of the Bar regarding a grievance complaint against attorney Michael J. Waxman. A Grievance Commission panel found probable cause that Waxman engaged in misconduct subject to sanction. The office of Bar Counsel will now prepare a formal petition for disciplinary proceedings against Waxman before a different Grievance Commission panel. Both the complainant, Lori Handrahan, and Waxman will receive notice of the disciplinary hearing date.
Overseers of the bar grievance panel waxman bar nov 5 2009DocumentsforMila
The Board of Overseers of the Bar is established by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to regulate attorney conduct. The Board has several members and staff, including an Executive Director and Bar Counsel. In this letter, the Bar Counsel notifies Lori Handrahan and attorney Michael J. Waxman that a Grievance Commission panel found probable cause that Waxman engaged in misconduct subject to sanction. As a result, Bar Counsel will prepare a formal petition for disciplinary proceedings before a new Grievance Commission panel regarding grievance complaint 09-204.
The document is a letter from the Board of Overseers of the Bar notifying Lori Handrahan and Peter Rodway, Esq. that a Grievance Commission panel reviewed a complaint regarding attorney Michael Waxman and dismissed it with a warning. The panel found that Waxman became personally involved in a client's case, maligned Handrahan, and threatened another attorney, but that the misconduct was minor. As a result, the complaint was dismissed and Waxman was warned to refrain from such behavior in the future. The letter notes that a dismissal with warning is confidential and not a formal discipline.
This letter requests that Judge Bradley take judicial notice of recent police reports when considering the credibility determinations made in a prior divorce judgment. The letter references a police report where the ex-husband, Mr. Malenko, is shown shoplifting on video with his three-year-old daughter but continues to lie to the police about it. The letter asks Judge Bradley to weigh this new evidence of Mr. Malenko lying against the prior finding that he was credible and the ex-wife was not credible.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins in the brain which elevate mood and reduce stress levels.
Lesley devoe reply to dean crocker maine children's allianceDocumentsforMila
The document is a letter from Lesley Devoe, LCSW to Dean Crocker, MSW regarding the case of Lori Handrahan and Igor Malenko. It summarizes in great detail discrepancies in Igor Malenko's statements to various professionals involved in the case regarding his history of violence, parenting abilities, and truthfulness. It raises concerns that Mr. Malenko has provided misinformation that has influenced the case's momentum against Ms. Handrahan and that professionals have overlooked serious red flags in Mr. Malenko's background and behavior.
The document discusses the authority of a governor to intervene in a child protective services case. It provides opinions from legal experts that a governor, as the head of the executive branch, has the power to direct actions by executive agencies and appoint/remove agency heads. The document also examines Maine's constitution and case law, finding that governors have a duty to ensure laws are faithfully executed and oversee the executive branch. It concludes that the Maine governor has the authority to order the DHHS to substantiate abuse findings and follow an expert organization's recommendations in the child's case.
Judy potter's letter to gov le page final july 2011DocumentsforMila
Judy Potter, an attorney, writes to Governor LePage with concerns about the Maine DHHS's handling of the case of Mila Malenko. Potter questions why the conclusions of a psychological evaluation from Spurwink were dismissed by DHHS. Potter also raises issues with inconsistent statements from DHHS officials about the reasons for rejecting the Spurwink report and allegations of coaching. Potter believes DHHS notified parties of its conclusions at different times inappropriately and questions the basis for closing the case without a full investigation.