Showing posts with label Programs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Programs. Show all posts

Friday, 25 November 2011

Pearsons Suite of preK-12 Programs for College and Career-Readiness Showcased at International Reading Association Conference

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 09, 2011

At the annual conference of the International Reading Association, the education services and technology company Pearson is showcasing a full suite of reading, writing, and language arts offerings to ensure that preK-12 students will be college and career-ready.


The programs address the vital areas of the Common Core State Standards research-based curriculum with embedded intervention, assessment, data management, professional development for teachers and administrators, digital learning, and school improvement:


Opening the World of Learning, or OWL (preK) A pre-Kindergarten program that integrates rigorous digital and print instructional materials for the nations youngest learners. OWL incorporates mathematics and science along with reading and language development and other critical skills throughout its lessons.
Reading Street (grades K-6) - Aligned to the Common Core, Reading Street is a comprehensive program for College and Career Readiness, featuring precise monitoring, and robust digital content.
My Sidewalks (grades 1-5) An intensive intervention program that accelerates the reading development of struggling students. The program aligns instruction perfectly with Reading Street, but can be implemented with any core classroom reading program.
Good Habits, Great Readers (grades K-5) A balanced literacy, reading and writing curriculum fully aligned to the Common Core that offers differentiated instruction focused on developing proficient readers.
Calle de la Lectura (grades K-6) - A comprehensive, research-based Spanish reading and language arts program series that accelerates all learners toward transfer with a sustained focus on comprehension skills and strategies, concept and language development, and writing for a variety of formats and purposes.
Quick Reads (grades K-5) - Through a unique combination of text and consistent instructional routine, this validated program will build capacity for increasingly complex text.
Developmental Reading Assessment2+ or DRA2+ (grades K-8) A research-based formative assessment of literacy designed to inform reading instruction and identify student reading levels, now with progress Monitoring.
Prentice Hall Literature (grades 6-12) - Prentice Hall Literature engages todays students through a comprehensive print and digital program that tackles the reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language skills outlined in the new Common Core State Standards.
Writing Coach (grades 6-12) - The interactive writing program gives immediate feedback to ensure students -- whether they are on-level, advanced, struggling learners, or English language learners -- grow into independent writers. The tool looks at students work in progress, one paragraph at a time, and analyzes the ideas, topic support, and organization in their essays.
Literacy Navigator (grades 4-10) Literacy Navigator is a supplemental, intervention program that aligns to the Common Core State Standards and helps students develop the reading comprehension skills they need to for college and career success.
OnTarget! OnTarget! provides teachers with online instructional reading resources designed to personalize learning, connect to reading assessment data and save time. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
WriteToLearn (grades 6-12) - Pearsons web-based tool for building writing and reading comprehension that helps students develop essay-writing and summarization skills.
Pearson Virtual Learning powered by Florida Virtual School (grades 6-12) Interactive, online courses that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards span all subject areas including advanced placement. For example, Conspiracy Code MindBender is a full high school course of intensive reading that is set on a gaming platform designed to test new literacies and higher-order thinking skills.

Pearsons full spectrum of proven professional development is available for review, including information on Common Core State Standards educator workshops; the Sheltered Instructional Operations Protocol (SIOP

KICK International and D.A.R.E. America Announce a New Partnership Bringing Together Programs That Emphasize Productive, Drug Free Lives

Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) June 30, 2010

KICK International http://www.kickinternational.com, whose volunteer members place the safety of athletes in the forefront of Competitive Combative Sports, developed a new line of competition equipment for Kickboxing and MMA. Both organizations receive funding for mutually beneficial programs derived from each purchase. Furthermore, both organizations receive recognition from the Combative sports now sweeping the nation which are sanctioned and produced by Kick International on a nationally syndicated television series Combat Showcase Epic, http://www.thecombatshowcase.com, providing visibility for promoter's competition events and recognition for regional athletes.


We want to create environments outside the classroom, as well, where young people can continue to learn to make better decisions and pursue their dreams, stated Charlie Parsons, CEO of D.A.R.E. America. "DARE educates America's youth and serves as the first line of defense in America's schools. The DARE program is currently taught by over 15,000 specially trained police officers in all 50 states, and 43 foreign countries. DARE police officers are in over 10,000 American communities and, worldwide, DARE's influence reaches over 60,000 law enforcement personnel in addition to government agencies, consulates and embassies. This historic partnership of KICK International and D.A.R.E America brings together programs that emphasize developing strong young adults, teaching them to make good, healthy decisions, leading to productive, drug free lives". http://www.dare.org


Frank Babcock, the President of KICK International, a Missouri 501c3 not for profit corporation, added, There is a real need among our youth for positive role models. To compete at the highest levels requires setting goals, working hard, and dedication to a drug-free life, a message that certainly resonates with all of our athletes.


KICK International, serves as the National Organizing Body for Competitive Combative Sports in North America for WAKO http://www.wakoweb.com, with representation in over 100+ countries, WAKO is forging the path to Olympic acceptance of its sports with its participation in the upcoming Sport Accord World Combat Games in Beijing China. KICK International is dedicated to the advancement of safety in the sports of Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts, whose participating athletes strive for recognition in highly competitive sports requiring practice and dedication to excel in mind, body and spirit.


For more information please go to http://www.kiamasports.com or call (314) 571-4013


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IADT-Tampa Announces New Web Design and Development Degree Programs

Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) May 12, 2011

The new associates and bachelors Web Design and Development degree programs at IADT-Tampa feature an industry-focused course curriculum that helps students prepare for opportunities in this dynamic field. Through engaging classroom material and hands-on training opportunities, students can discover what it takes to design, maintain, manage and evaluate todays websites.


Students enrolled in IADTs new associates and bachelors Web Design & Development degree programs can develop a knowledge of graphics, text, audio, video and interactivity on the Web, and learn how to utilize digital technology to create websites that are user-friendly and engaging.


The Associate of Science in Web Design and Development degree program can help students learn to use technology to create functional, attractive and effective websites. This associate-level program features hands-on training in graphics, design, programming, multimedia and other website essentials.


The Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development degree program offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in programming, database management and website administration. This bachelor-level program features instruction in usability, interface design, open source systems, Internet commerce and other relevant topics.


The associates and bachelors Web Design and Development degree programs at IADT combine engaging classroom instruction with hands-on electronic training to give students a well-rounded, industry-relevant educational experience. Graduates of the Web Design and Development programs have the opportunity to develop a portfolio, which they can use to help them move toward potential career opportunities in the web design and development field.


About the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa


With more than 30 years as an established institution, the International Academy of Design and Technology offers students a hands-on education with experienced faculty dedicated to providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge, support and guidance to pursue fulfilling career opportunities in the design and technology fields. The Tampa campus (IADT-Tampa), which opened in 1984, offers degree programs in fashion design, interior design, graphic design, animation, professional photography, audio production, fashion merchandising, advertising design, game production, post production, and web design and development. Students also have the opportunity to take a portion of their coursework online through IADT-Online. IADT-Tampa is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. IADT-Tampa cannot guarantee employment or salary and is a member of the Career Education Corporation network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information, visit http://www.iadt.edu/Tampa.


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