The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction launched the "Give Five - Read Five" campaign in 2013 to address summer reading loss. The campaign asked communities to donate five books to local elementary schools. In the first year, over 123,000 books were collected from 74 schools. This year, the goal is to collect even more books to send home with students for summer reading. A group of middle and high school students has adopted eight schools and aims to collect 20,000 books through community donations. The statewide relaunch of the campaign on March 6th hopes to provide every student with at least five books to read over the summer.
Joy of Giving Week 2013 - Empowering Children To Celebrate The Joy of GivingBal Utsav
The Joy of Giving Week is held every year from Oct 2nd – 8th and is India's festival of giving. A platform that brings together people from all walks of life, and encourages them to celebrate giving – time, money, skills or love. Its concerted effort across NGOs, companies, celebrities, media, schools, colleges, and the “aam junta”…Started in 2009, this year (Oct 2-8, 2013) will be the 5th edition.
Joy of Giving Week 2013 - Empowering Children To Celebrate The Joy of GivingBal Utsav
The Joy of Giving Week is held every year from Oct 2nd – 8th and is India's festival of giving. A platform that brings together people from all walks of life, and encourages them to celebrate giving – time, money, skills or love. Its concerted effort across NGOs, companies, celebrities, media, schools, colleges, and the “aam junta”…Started in 2009, this year (Oct 2-8, 2013) will be the 5th edition.
An invitation to the United Methodist churches of the Desert Southwest Conference to participate in the annual Sidewalk Ministries Christmas Project, including helpful instructions about the gift bags.
Presenters: Kelli McDaniel, Beth McIntyre.
Presented at the Georgia Libraries Conference in Columbus, GA on 10/06/2017.
The Barrow Book Partnership (BBP) began in 2016 as a unique, dual approach and joint community partnership to promote and encourage early literacy in Barrow County’s children.
Developed as a part of the White House Summer Opportunities Project Initiative, this Action Toolkit is designed to share the key steps leaders can take this summer to increase access to high-quality summer learning, meals and jobs opportunities. Whether you are a city, nonprofit, school, business or philanthropic leader, you will find examples of how your peers across the country are finding innovative ways during the summer to expand access to learning, meals and jobs to more young people.
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP: MOLINA FOUNDATION BOOK FAIRjerianasmith
Last May, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino partnered for the second year in a row with the Molina Foundation to present the 2019 Summer Book Fest and Resource Fair.
An invitation to the United Methodist churches of the Desert Southwest Conference to participate in the annual Sidewalk Ministries Christmas Project, including helpful instructions about the gift bags.
Presenters: Kelli McDaniel, Beth McIntyre.
Presented at the Georgia Libraries Conference in Columbus, GA on 10/06/2017.
The Barrow Book Partnership (BBP) began in 2016 as a unique, dual approach and joint community partnership to promote and encourage early literacy in Barrow County’s children.
Developed as a part of the White House Summer Opportunities Project Initiative, this Action Toolkit is designed to share the key steps leaders can take this summer to increase access to high-quality summer learning, meals and jobs opportunities. Whether you are a city, nonprofit, school, business or philanthropic leader, you will find examples of how your peers across the country are finding innovative ways during the summer to expand access to learning, meals and jobs to more young people.
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP: MOLINA FOUNDATION BOOK FAIRjerianasmith
Last May, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino partnered for the second year in a row with the Molina Foundation to present the 2019 Summer Book Fest and Resource Fair.
Robyn Edwards-Bentz walks through the way that the United Way in Regina helps young people keep up their literacy skills in their younger years to combat future educational issues.
Las Lomas High School - 2010 Jefferson Awards Students In Action Presentation Jefferson Awards
Students In Action is a national youth volunteer leadership, recognition and reward program, designed to pass the tradition of service on to the next generation.
Co-developed by Jefferson Awards for Public Service and Deloitte, it is now in over 250 High Schools.
Each spring, Student Leaders from the participating schools compete in regional competitions. They are asked to report on the implementation of the program, and the impact they've had, both in their schools and within their communities.
Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers
Data literacy is an essential trait for middle school administrators and teachers to possess. In this session, the Research and Accountability Team from Durham Public Schools will discuss how it has expanded its focus on Data-to-Action to building data literacy amongst its middle school administrators and teachers during 2013-14.
J. Brent Cooper, Terri Mozingo & Karin Beckett Durham Public Schools - Durham, NC
Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students
This session will present two middle school principals' efforts to improve the middle school transition for rising 6th grade students. Results from a 6th grade parent survey and Summer Bridge Program will be discussed. New school strategies and implementations to ease the 6th grade transition will also be discussed.
Presenters: J. Brent Cooper, Holly Emanuel, Terri Mozingo & Latonya Smith - Durham Public Schools & Brogden Middle School - Durham, NC
Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How
Participants will learn why there is a growing need for STEM education in the United States, what STEM education is, how STEM education at the middle school level contributes to closing the gap, and how to successfully plan and implement a middle school program.
Ken Verburg Project Lead the Way - Lexington, SC
Keeping the Faith: Conversations to Advance the Middle School Concept with Integrity
Many educators continue to provide authentic middle school programs and practices - even when faced with budgetary challenges and public misperceptions. Presenters will share suggestions for articulating and advocating the middle school concept. Using presentation software, audience participants will engage in discussing these issues in an open forum.
Presenters: Bob Houghton, Howard Coleman, Kathleen Roney, Laurie Ramirez & Dave Strahan-Appalachian State University, UNC-Wilmington, & Western Carolina University
What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You?
Join DPI ELA consultants in an interactive session that explores what exemplary 6-8 student writing aligned to the CCSS looks like in ELA classrooms. Participants will look at student writing samples across the three types of writing: argument/opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing and identify techniques aligned to the Standards.
Presenter: Anna Frost - NC Department of Public Instruction - Raleigh, NC
Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent
How do you foster academic growth for students in the middle? Developmentally appropriate practices are critical at all levels for student learning and engagement. Refocusing on the middle school model aligns instructional practices with the unique developmental needs of students ages 11 through 15. Teaming, Advisory, and Content Integration enable teachers to leverage the talents of adolescents. This collaboration strengthens teacher leadership, builds student-teacher relationships, and fosters critical conversations around teaching and learning.
Presenters: Patterson Denise & Stephanie Dischiavi - Northview Middle School - Hickory, NC
Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology
Engaging students in meaningful independent reading is often a daunting task. This session will share a reading challenge that uses technology to motivate students to read and respond to their reading. Discussion boards, digital book talks, and multimedia projects are utilized to enhance, inspire, and empower students in this challenge.
Presenter: Erica Preswood - University School - Johnson City, TN
Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment
Collaboration is essential for developing 21st century skills. This presentation will be an interactive discussion of the logistics of integrating Inquiry-based Learning across the curriculum, using seminars to engage all learners, and the value of collaboration with all subject area teachers. The presenters will reflect on classroom successes and challenges.
Presenters: Liz Everett & Seth Stephens - CW Stanford Middle School - Hillsborough, NC
Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative
Durham Public Schools has partnered with Measurement Incorporated’s NC Write program to launch a district-wide literacy initiative. With an emphasis on Six Traits of Writing and Understanding by Design, district literacy specialists create digital interdisciplinary performance assessments to measure Common Core ELA standards and empower students to be college/career-ready.
Presenters: Trish Martin, Rhonda Kaye & Heidi Elmoustakim-Measurement Inc- Durham, NC
Teaching Middle... A Spiritual Practice
Teaching is profound, personal, and complex- almost a spiritual practice. Using that metaphor, perhaps we can draw on inner resources which will allow us to remain balanced and compassionate even on our most difficult days. This presentation will not espouse any specific religious tenets but gently look at philosophical underpinnings common to all.
Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA
Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom
When you live in a family where a parent has an addiction you learn ways of coping to help the family and get your needs met. Sometimes those strategies are counterproductive in the classroom. Participants will learn about Children of Alcoholics and strategies to help students be more successful in school.
Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA
Including Inclusion: Sharing the Classroom for Student Success
This session will offer comic relief to the many challenges of inclusion; while providing practical strategies for creating a successful inclusion classroom. Teachers will explore various inclusion models and ways to effectively communicate, plan and organize for students’ success. PREREQUISITE: Sense of humor and love for Middle-Scholars is required.
Presenters: Angela Monell & Shakera Wilson - Porter Ridge Middle School - Indian Trail, NC
Portrait of a 21st Century Student
What adjectives would you use to describe a 21st century student? If you are interested in helping students ask deeper questions, collaborate effectively and produce quality projects, this session is for you. We will explore resources and strategies that develop those much need skills for future academic and professional success.
Presenter: Cheryl Ellis - Zaner-Bloser Publishing - Franklin, TN
Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy?
From Google Docs to Google Presentations to Google Sites, Google provides more than a search engine and G-Mail accounts. Learn about the many functions and applications of Google Drive that will take you one step closer to the 21st century classroom. Bring a laptop and a G-Mail account and get ready to DRIVE through Google!!!
Presenters: Monica Martin, Heather Martin, & Lynn Potter-Caldwell County Schools-Lenoir, NC
Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways
Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom? This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom.
Presenters: Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC
New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School
This new set of 21 online activities (7 per grade) includes guided exercises, readings, inventories, videos, and games to help students learn about themselves and options for their future. Please join us to see activities, student work products, and to consider how these free activities from CFNC.org can fit into your school plan.
Presenters: Mark Wiles & Lisa Sommerfeldt - University of North Carolina General Administration - Greensboro, NC
Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways
Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom.
Presenters Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC
Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively
Mentor texts are a valuable way to allow students to integrate literature and student writing. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reading material, helpful texts, and student samples to help with the understanding of what mentor text is and how best it can be used. Participants will also participate in writing exercises that can translate into a positive classroom experience.
Presenter: Melanie Dalton - Alexander Graham Middle School - Charlotte, NC
Give Your Students a Voice With Interactive Notebooks
Interactive Notebooks will change the way your students organize their thoughts, show creativity and express their knowledge of a subject. Using Interactive Notebooks, your students will have a significant decrease in lost papers and a more personalized education. Though this session is directed towards Science, Interactive Notebooks are easily adaptable for other subjects.
Presenter: Catie DiVito - Broad Creek Middle School - Newport, NC
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This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
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Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
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1. February 28, 2014
TO
Teachers
FROM
June St. Clair Atkinson
GIVE FIVE – READ FIVE CAMPAIGN
There is no question that literacy skills serve as the foundation for student learning at every grade level and
every course. As educators, you know that students with strong reading skills are more likely to remain in
school and graduate prepared for higher education and the workplace. We also know that children who do not
read over the summer fall 2 ½ to 3 months behind their peers in literacy skills. Children who do not have
access to books or adults who can read to them are especially susceptible to summer loss. As a result, by the
end of fifth grade, many of these students are approximately 2 ½ years behind their more affluent peers in
terms of reading ability.
Give Five – Read Five
Campaign
School/Community
Initiatives
In 2013, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
launched the "Give Five – Read Five" campaign. As a part of
this effort, we asked parents, business leaders and members of
our communities to donate five new or gently-used books to
their local elementary school. We focused on providing students
with five books as research from Harvard has shown that even
reading four or five books over the summer can help prevent the
summer slump. I am proud to share that, from late April to midJune, 74 elementary schools collected 123,152 books to send
home with students when the school year ended. To see if your
school participated, you can access the chart of book collection
totals by school online at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/give5read5/donations.xls.
As a part of this campaign, school principals, media
coordinators, teachers and district public information officers
spread the word about the campaign and coordinated book
collection and distribution. Large and small businesses
OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT
June St. Clair Atkinson, Ed.D., State Superintendent | June.Atkinson@dpi.nc.gov
6301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6301 | (919) 807-3430 | Fax (919) 807-3445
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
2. Give Five – Read Five Campaign
February 28, 2014
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contributed new books and offered financial support. Middle and
high schools as well as after-school programs coordinated their
own book drives. Book stores also supported the effort as staff
helped participants select books and offered discounts on books
purchased for the campaign. Many schools held reading pep
rallies and other special events that enabled teachers and students
to "shop" for new books at the end of the school year.
Perquimans County Schools even purchased 160 Nooks to send
home with students at the end of the year. You can read more
about that in my blog post “Technology Boosts Summer Reading,
Improves Literacy Skills” at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/statesuperintendent/blog/.
We were pleased with all of the creative and enthusiastic
responses to our campaign in 2013 and this year, we hope to
collect even more books for students across the state. Already, a
group of dedicated middle and high school students at Holland’s
United Methodist Church in Garner has adopted eight local
elementary schools and has set the goal of collecting a total of
20,000 books. They have worked with schools and businesses to
place book collection boxes throughout their community. They
also have secured a warehouse and plan to organize the collected
books by grade level so that they can invite teachers to select
books from the collection at the end of the year. This group of
students will present their “Give Five – Read Five” plan to the
State Board of Education and help us officially launch the
statewide campaign on March 6.
I believe that this year, with your help, we can reach our goal of
providing students with at least five books to take home to read
over the summer. We also will continue to offer prizes to the
schools that bring in the most books. To help your school
participate, please use the resources available online at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/give5read5/ to encourage others
to GIVE FIVE books today to help students READ FIVE this
summer so they can be more successful in the new school year.