This document discusses issues faced by women veterans. It covers topics like mental health disorders, sexual trauma, depression, addictions, and homeless experienced at higher rates by women veterans compared to male veterans or civilians. The document cites research showing the need for more gender-specific healthcare for conditions like PTSD that result from combat and military sexual trauma. Resources are needed to help women veterans get support from other female veterans and improve their overall well-being.
During NCAIS Innovate 2010 conference attendees were witness to six, five-minute presentations where presenters showcased one of their passion points about education. We call these sessions SPARKING Education. http://innovate.ncais.org
The Future of Nonprofits : SXSW PresentationDavid J. Neff
In the most important nonprofit book since UNCHARITABLE, Randal C. Moss and David J. Neff show how the future of innovation, internal entrepreneurship, fundraising and social media communications are going to radically reshape the landscape of nonprofits in the next five years.
With case studies, expert interviews, document samples and the world's first nonprofit themed graphic novel they are giving you the keys to change your nonprofit today.
During NCAIS Innovate 2010 conference attendees were witness to six, five-minute presentations where presenters showcased one of their passion points about education. We call these sessions SPARKING Education. http://innovate.ncais.org
The Future of Nonprofits : SXSW PresentationDavid J. Neff
In the most important nonprofit book since UNCHARITABLE, Randal C. Moss and David J. Neff show how the future of innovation, internal entrepreneurship, fundraising and social media communications are going to radically reshape the landscape of nonprofits in the next five years.
With case studies, expert interviews, document samples and the world's first nonprofit themed graphic novel they are giving you the keys to change your nonprofit today.
Visual Notetaking and Dreaming Big (Dec 2013)Wesley Fryer
Presentation slides by Dr. Wesley Fryer, used in his STEM classes with 4th and 5th graders the week of December 16-20, 2013. Access Wes' STEM resources on:
http://stem.wesfryer.com/
Daniel Judge's Code on the Beach 2015 Session.
A lot of what happens in our career is not because of our technical skills. Instead of worrying about new technologies, we should focus on improving our soft skills. Are you looking to get a promotion or land a better job? You'll need technical skills to get you in the door, but your soft skills will win you the job. We'll dive into areas that help us the most: social skills, professionalism, setting goals, productivity, and staying healthy.
Reciprocal Teaching presentation for the North Carolina Reading Association Conference by Kristen Borge, Kimberley Gilbert, Jennifer Jones, Elizabeth Swaggerty, and Ruby Timberlake. Website: http://tinyurl.com/reciprocalteaching
Reciprocal Teaching: A Comprehension StrategyJennifer Jones
Reciprocal Teaching is structure for teaching students to comprehend text with teacher support, eventually leading to independence. It is a combination of four reading strategies: Questioning, Clarifying, Summarizing and Predicting.
Visual Notetaking and Dreaming Big (Dec 2013)Wesley Fryer
Presentation slides by Dr. Wesley Fryer, used in his STEM classes with 4th and 5th graders the week of December 16-20, 2013. Access Wes' STEM resources on:
http://stem.wesfryer.com/
Daniel Judge's Code on the Beach 2015 Session.
A lot of what happens in our career is not because of our technical skills. Instead of worrying about new technologies, we should focus on improving our soft skills. Are you looking to get a promotion or land a better job? You'll need technical skills to get you in the door, but your soft skills will win you the job. We'll dive into areas that help us the most: social skills, professionalism, setting goals, productivity, and staying healthy.
Reciprocal Teaching presentation for the North Carolina Reading Association Conference by Kristen Borge, Kimberley Gilbert, Jennifer Jones, Elizabeth Swaggerty, and Ruby Timberlake. Website: http://tinyurl.com/reciprocalteaching
Reciprocal Teaching: A Comprehension StrategyJennifer Jones
Reciprocal Teaching is structure for teaching students to comprehend text with teacher support, eventually leading to independence. It is a combination of four reading strategies: Questioning, Clarifying, Summarizing and Predicting.
With Amazing Self, you’ll finally have all the keys you need to unlock unlimited success. You will be handed the truth you need to make sure you’re never in doubt about what to do next.
With Amazing Self, you’ll finally have all the keys you need to unlock unlimited success. You will be handed the truth you need to make sure you’re never in doubt about what to do next.
With Amazing Self, you’ll finally have all the keys you need to unlock unlimited success. You will be handed the truth you need to make sure you’re never in doubt about what to do next.
This presentation shows the affects that AIDS has on women and children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It shows the emotional consequences, and it presents some possible solutions.
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