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In an On-Line World, Special Education Follows Suit

Posted by on May 12, 2012 1 comment

In an On-Line World, Special Education Follows Suit











P.G. Chambers School offers a curriculum for children with significant and multiple disabilities


Cedar Knolls, New Jersey (PRWEB) April 19, 2012

With the recent launch of its new Web site, P.G. Chambers School found itself in a new arena – one that, for special education, is becoming more familiar by the minute.

Increasingly, organizations such as P.G. Chambers School are turning to the Web not only to reach their core audience, but to provide parents and benefactors with the ability to transact school business on-line. Functions such as fundraising and event solicitation, normally addressed through traditional means such as direct mail, are rapidly being supplanted by digital. According to Andrea Quigley, Director of Development, “more and more of our parents are living on-line – and we have to be right there with them – giving them simpler, more accessible ways to interact with us.”

The site, developed by digital agency BCS Interactive marked the culmination of a year-long process to bring the school’s vast educational resources and outreach initiatives to the Web.

As one of the pre-eminent providers of special education and therapy services in New Jersey, P.G. Chambers School offers an exhaustive curriculum for children with significant and multiple disabilities. Programs begin in early childhood, and continue with services in the preschool, elementary, and middle school, helping students to develop confidence in their own abilities and, at the right time, participate in their community schools. Students have full access to a curriculum in language arts, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, music, and art.

Given its extensive curriculum, the goal of distilling the school’s massive resources into a digestible, Web-friendly format proved challenging. According to BCS Interactive Chief Technical Officer Mark Mitchell “it was a matter of first understanding who the audience was, and then how to organize the information to create the best user experience for that audience.”

Although many special education schools are just now arriving on-line, P.G Chambers School – which last year held an iPad challenge in which teachers and therapists worked with iPads to improve students’ access to the curriculum – considers technology and digital marketing to be a core component of their awareness efforts. “Using our social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter gives us exposure we’ve never had before,” said Renee Gitto, Assistant Director of Development, who implements the school’s day-to-day on-line initiatives.

In addition to tools that facilitate parents’ interaction with the school – such as an application where parents may log-in to the site and view assignments and updates from their children’s classes – the new P.G. Chambers School site features an on-line store with artwork created by students. Adopting E-commerce was a logical decision for the school, given its emphasis on technology and the unique nature of the products being sold. “There are so many unbelievably talented children here,” commented Quigley. “We wanted to use the site, in part, to share their creativity with the world.”

BCS Interactive is a digital marketing agency that helps strong businesses and not-for-profit organizations grow on-line. Specializing in Web and mobile site development, search engine optimization and digital content strategy, BCS Interactive serves as their client’s digital marketing department, assisting them in maximizing their presence on the Web. Learn more at http://www.bcsinteractive.com or follow us @bcsinteractive























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iPad: More than a Toy; a Voice for The Disabled

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iPad: More than a Toy; a Voice for The Disabled












Plainview, New York (PRWEB) March 25, 2012

The iPad isn’t just about fun and games, it’s a voice for those who are unable to or just learning to speak, and a powerful teaching tool. For the last year, many students at ACDS have been able communicate, some for the first time, thanks to the iPad.

“With our population, it’s exciting to use 21st century technology to help us with our goal of preparing children to transition on into the public school setting at the age of 5,” explained Cecilia Barry, SBL/SDL, principal of ACDS, an early intervention and special education preschool working with individuals with Down syndrome, Autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities and their families.

The road to the iPad began when Jessica Litwack, one of ACDS’ speech/language pathologists first heard about how iPads were being used at a convention of the American Speech & Hearing Association in 2010. When she got an iPad as a Christmas present and played with it, she saw the potential. Then there was a student, diagnosed with Apraxia, an oral-motor speech disorder, who had difficulty communicating verbally. His tech savvy parents had discovered the iPad was an effective communication aid for their son at home and his speech therapist coordinated utilization of the iPAD for home and school. Thus, an idea was born.

With donations from the Parent Teacher Organization, individual parents, as well as one provided by the Nassau Suffolk Chapter of the Autism Society of America, ACDS now has 11 iPads. Ideally, ACDS would like all 15 pre-school teachers to have an iPad; right now they are used primarily by the speech pathologists. Better still, ACDS aspires to create a library of iPads that could be loaned out to students.

Using the iPad, ACDS’ littlest ones, those ages 2-5, have been able to communicate — some for the first time. The touch-and-swipe screen gives them the ability to express themselves and serves as a tool that enables these children to participate in classroom activities with their peers.

“The iPad is being used across disabilities and has been remarkable in particular for (use with children with) autism spectrum disorder as well as those with Down syndrome,” said Barry.

The iPad is versatile and can be used as an augmentative device to help individuals communicate. However, the iPad is significantly less expensive than the thousands of dollars that other augmentative devices can cost. It’s also just cool, fun, and socially acceptable which matters to children who have shown that they are motivated to learn with the iPad.

“With the iPad, children are motivated to focus and pay attention for a longer period of time. Many children with Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorders are visual learners, so the iPad appeals to their learning style,” ¬said Barry. “These kids are not reading, they’re using pictures to communicate. For example, they can touch a picture of a sandwich or chicken nuggets on the iPad screen to indicate their preference and a voice recorded on the iPad states their preference in response to their touch,” explained Litwack.

Another effective teaching tool of the iPad is it’s camera. It enables the iPad to become more dynamic and specifically geared to each child’s needs. An ACDS teacher recently used the iPad as a means of assessing knowledge of identification of classmates for a child who was unable to speak. Using the ipad’s camera, the teacher took a picture of the individual children in the classroom. The student was shown the iPad with these pictures and was asked to identify his friends when they were named. By touching the pictures on the iPad he was able to pick them out one by one – thus displaying a skill no one previously knew he had.

The iPad has opened a whole new world. “Everybody loves The Itsy Bitsy Spider. But it’s different when the kids can touch the screen and it comes to life for them,” said Barry.

There are numerous apps designed for children with special needs. “The iPad has apps that not only teach readiness skills in a fun way, but many apps also have the ability to automatically record data on students progress,” said Tricia Leahy, special education teacher. “We can monitor their progress with data that is automatically calculated at our finger tips!”

What’s key, is ACDS’ coordination with parents. “If an upcoming classroom topic is winter and the target words are coat or hat, I would have parents review the vocabulary pictures on their child’s iPad with their child so that the child would be prepared for the lesson in school. This prepares them to participate, to have a voice with the lesson,” said Michele Harrington, Speech/Language Pathologist. The goal, if the child has their own iPad, is to have them practice at home.

Much is said about how technology is being misused by young people, but for the children at ACDS, technology is changing lives. “This is a great opportunity” said Barry.

ACDS, located in Plainview, New York is dedicated to providing lifetime resources of exceptional quality, innovation and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. ACDS has been providing programs and services in and around Long Island for 45 years. ACDS currently serves more than 750 children and adults, providing services that include Early Intervention and preschool special education programs, respite and recreation programs for children, teens and adults, adult Medicaid service coordination and seven supervised group homes in Nassau County.

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Chula Vista Joins More Than 120 U.S. Communities Committed to Ambitious Plans to Improve Early Literacy

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Chula Vista Joins More Than 120 U.S. Communities Committed to Ambitious Plans to Improve Early Literacy











City of Chula Vista California


Chula Vista, Calif. (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

Spurred by a reading crisis for American students, the city of Chula Vista, through the office of Mayor Cheryl Cox, has joined more than 120 cities, counties and towns that have submitted ambitious plans to get students on track for grade-level reading by the end of third grade.

In partnership with the United Way of San Diego County, the Chula Vista plan is now part of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading network, which will provide access to experts, policymakers, and foundations investing in early literacy. Many of the plans will also serve as applications for the All-America City awards, which will be announced by the National Civic League in July.

Chula Vista, along with the other partner communities both large and small, is addressing what is clearly a national crisis: a full two-thirds of U.S. students, and fourth-fifths of low-income children, fail to become proficient readers in the early grades.

“As a former elementary school teacher and principal I recognize the importance of this issue,” said Mayor Cox. “We have an outstanding elementary school system in Chula Vista, but I want to do what I can to support them to be the best as we look to strengthen all students’ abilities to prepare for high school graduation, college and career.”

The third grade milestone marks the point when children shift from learning to read and start reading to learn. Students who haven’t mastered reading by that time are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of academic failure, drop out of school, and struggle throughout their lives.

The plans provide benchmark data for children in these communities, as well as strategies for ensuring more students are reading proficiently.

“To have so many partners throughout the city committed to supporting our schools is exciting,” said Chula Vista Elementary School District Superintendent Francisco Escobedo. “Individuals in many of our district offices and schools have been working with local organizations to develop a plan for Chula Vista that supports district initiatives and engages the community.”

“No single sector can make real, lasting change alone,” said Brian Gallagher, CEO and President of United Way Worldwide, a founding member of the Campaign. “It’s so encouraging to see local United Ways, city leaders, foundations, libraries, and literacy councils working together to mobilize individuals and organizations around the need to help young kids read.”

In addition to the support they receive from the Grade-Level Reading network, each community will be included in a national grant registry where their plan can be reviewed by more than 100 foundations and philanthropic donors who fund early childhood and early learning and literacy projects.

“Communities have already won just by applying,” said Gloria Rubio-Cortes, president of the National Civic League, which sponsors the annual All-America City Award. “The act of coming together and creating a plan for improving early learning puts these places ahead. The application process was intended to elicit the best ideas, develop partnerships, and discover program efficiencies to put children on a track to graduation and success.”

Each community proposes strategies for tackling three underlying issues that can keep children from learning to read well:

School Readiness — too many children are entering kindergarten already behind.

School Attendance — too many young children are missing too many days of school.

Summer Learning — too many children are losing ground academically over the summer.

Research shows that children who aren’t reading proficiently by the end of third grade are four times less likely to finish high school on time, one study showed. If they are poor and not reading proficiently, they are 13 times less likely to finish high school. And for children who live in areas of concentrated poverty, the prospects are even more grim.

“Double Jeopardy: How Third-Grade Reading Skills and Poverty Influence High School Graduation,” a report update released yesterday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, details that more than a third of poor students who live in poor neighborhoods and struggled with reading early on do not graduate from high school by age 19.

This concerted local action comes at a time when states and the federal government are paying particular attention to early education through legislation and grant programs. It also complements efforts underway by United Way Worldwide and the National League of Cities. Other major partners include the United States Conference of Mayors, America’s Promise and the Council for a Strong America, whose Mission Readiness affiliate brings a strong national security message to the Campaign and other efforts to improve the prospects of the nation’s youngest children.

To get involved in Chula Vista, email ChulaVistaReads@gmail.com.

The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

is a collaborative effort by dozens of funders across the nation to: close the gap in reading achievement that separates many low-income students from their peers; raise the bar for reading proficiency so that all students are assessed by world-class standards; and ensure that all children, including and especially children from low-income families, have an equitable opportunity to meet those higher standards. For more information, visit http://www.gradelevelreading.net.

The National Civic League

is the home of the All-America City Award, an honor achieved by more than 600 communities across the country. NCL is a 117-year-old nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that strengthens democracy by increasing the capacity of groups and individuals to participate in and build healthy and prosperous communities. NCL publishes the Model City Charter and the National Civic Review, and conducts programs, research and technical assistance on topics like fiscal sustainability, transportation-oriented development, environmental stewardship, racial equity and immigrant integration. http://www.ncl.org

http://www.allamericacityaward.com

The National League of Cities

is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

United Way Worldwide

is a worldwide network in 40 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. LIVE UNITED® is a call to action for everyone to become a part of the change. For more information about United Way, please visit: LIVEUNITED.org.

Supporters for the city of Chula Vista plan include:

United Way of San Diego County, Office of the Mayor, City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista Public Library, Chula Vista Elementary School District, Preschool for All/SDCOE, South Bay Family YMCA, First 5 San Diego, Reach Out And Read San Diego, Child Development Associates, Inc., Chula Vista Recreation Dept., Chula Vista Community Collaborative, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego, The San Diego Council on Literacy, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, WestEd, Center Pointe Church, Foundry United Methodist Church, Southwestern College, High Tech High School, Chula Vista Nature Center, Altrusa International, Inc. of Chula Vista, South County Economic Development Council, Junior Achievement.









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Kindersay Launches Web 2.0 Preschool Learning Site as Free Alternative to Educational DVDs & Software

Posted by on August 31, 2011 1 comment

Kindersay Launches Web 2.0 Preschool Learning Site as Free Alternative to Educational DVDs & Software











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Perth, WA (PRWEB) October 15, 2007

Webmosis Pty Ltd today officially announced the release of ‘Kindersay’, a free web 2.0 browser-based learning system that uses over 500 videos and images to teach children ages 1 to 4 new words, colors, shapes, ABCs and numbers.

“Kindersay is designed to assist preschool children to learn and pronounce common English words” said Guy Rischmueller, Founder of Webmosis. “It is also a fun way for parents and caregivers to introduce their children to the internet and computers”.

In the first 48 hours after the site was made live, over 6,000 people had discovered the website and feedback from blogs and users alike was overwhelming. Michael Arrington at Techcrunch blogged ‘Dear Parents: Save Some Money, Use Kindersay’ while Amit Agarwal (India’s first professional blogger) on Digital Inspiration labeled it ‘The Best E-learning Website for Preschool Children’.

More core features will be released between now and the end of year, covering other areas of the preschool entertainment market, with a goal of making the website the number 1 destination for preschool learning. Kindersay has a Premium upgrade feature where parents can store Family images and their favorite words.

Guy and wife Sharon Rischmueller have spent most of their lives dedicated to teaching (junior school, special education and tertiary level) before deciding to build a website for preschool education. Guy has a Master of Education while Sharon has a Bachelor of Teaching (Special Education).

For more information visit http://www.kindersay.com

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A Learning Safari for Preschoolers – “Preschooler Learns Numbers and Counting with Animals” DVD from Galloping Minds

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A Learning Safari for Preschoolers – “Preschooler Learns Numbers and Counting with Animals” DVD from Galloping Minds










San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 28, 2010

Preschooler Learns Numbers and Counting with Animals DVD is a delightful and educational journey with Numbers and Animals. This new and exciting DVD, teaches children counting from 1-10 and how to count backwards from 10 down to one. The DVD provides a solid introduction to addition, subtraction, more than, less than and equality. Children encounter many wild animals from all around the world and enjoy counting them. The animations and live images add to enchantment. The lovable Nursery Rhymes character Humpty Dumpty makes an appearance in the DVD. Preschooler Learns Numbers and Counting with Animals DVD features classical music and lively songs to keep young children engaged and entertained while learning. Approximate viewing time is 30 minutes.

The Galloping Minds videos are being broadcast in parts of the US & Canada as part of a Video on Demand Package on Cox, Charter and Time Warner Communications.

Galloping Minds DVDs are available for purchase at Amazon.com, Borders.com, Barnes & Noble or directly from the website at http://www.gallopingminds.com

Galloping Minds products have received many National Awards and honors. Preschool Baby Learns About Computers is a Dr. Toy’s ‘Best Product Award’ winner and a 2007 ‘Preferred Choice Award’ winner. Galloping Minds Preschooler Learns Spanish is a Dr. Toy’s ‘New Product Best Pick’ for 2008. Galloping Minds Alphabet and Phonics Flash Cards won Dr. Toy’s ‘10 Best Educational Products’ and Dr. Toy’s ‘100 Best Children’s Products’ Award. Baby Learns Alphabet and Phonics was rated amongst the top 5 Alphabet & Phonics DVDs by About.com.

Galloping Minds offers other quality DVDs and flashcards aimed at educating children and reinforcing preschool concepts. Some other popular DVD titles are Baby Learns Alphabet and Phonics, Baby Learns Shapes and Colors, Preschooler Learns Spanish and Preschool Baby Learns About Computers. Galloping Minds products are available in the US, Canada, UK, Turkey, India, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and several other parts of Asia and Europe.

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Links for Learning, the Online Tutoring Site, Announces Additional Educational Opportunities for Parents

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Links for Learning, the Online Tutoring Site, Announces Additional Educational Opportunities for Parents










United States (PRWEB) July 17, 2006

Links for Learning, an Online Tutoring and Instant Homework Help site has now expanded their educational opportunities for Parent’s by including Pre-K Specialty Classes and Educational Products. The Preschool is based in Orem, Utah and is based on a program developed during the founder’s Master’s Program for early literacy which engages all teaching modalities. The Educational Toys and Products include preschool software, toddler activities, and elementary school curriculum based programs.

The preschool sessions focus on enhancing the students learning abilities through different teaching styles, academic, and social growth. Students are taught in a small ratio environment which is placed in a home like setting rather than a public institutional ambience. It is best for students to learn in this non-commercial, familiar element in order to ensure complete self relevance in the classroom. The preschool is based on the standard kindergarten curriculum, preschool based themes, preschool software, and reading and writing activities.

Links for Learning is now offering educational toys and products for children and students. These toys include children’s books, book reviews, a child activity center, infant products, children CD’s, and other educational activities for infants, toddlers, preschool students, and elementary school aged children. Links for Learning hopes that there site will be a place where parents can come and find the necessary items to meet their specific student’s needs. Every child should be able to learn in a positive environment and Links for Learning can help.

Links for Learning is very excited about both their preschool and educational online store. Through online tutoring, instant homework help, and the additional of their new products, the company expects to achieve greatness with every child.

For additional information about this press release or the company, please visit the site at http://www.links-for-learning.com. Links for Learning is now enrolling for their next online tutoring semester.

About the Company:

Links for Learning is the online tutoring and instant homework help site for K-College in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. All tutoring sessions are held at the client’s availability and online. Links for Learning provides professional online tutors available via Live Chat or Email 24/7. Links for Learning… connecting every mind

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Debbie Cluff, owner

Links for Learning

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Massachusetts Mompreneur Nominated for Two National Competitions

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Massachusetts Mompreneur Nominated for Two National Competitions













Beth Costanzo, M.Ed.


Gloucester, MA (PRWEB) March 2, 2009

Entrepreneur and Mom, Beth Costanzo, has come a long way since opening her home to 10 preschoolers nearly 14 years ago. She has successfully expanded her preschool to accommodate and educate children from over 80 families in and around Gloucester, Massachusetts. Costanzo has taken the curriculum that she and fellow educators created, and developed an interactive educational program called The Adventures of Scuba Jack. The program makes her preschool curriculum available to educators, daycare providers and parents on a national level.    

Beth Costanzo started her preschool at her Gloucester home in an effort to be closer to her 2 daughters. Today she is a mother of 3 and a successful teacher/owner of Majestic Harbor School in Gloucester. “I was lucky to be able to spend those early years with my girls and now my son while doing what I love” says Costanzo. As an educator, Beth wanted to provide her students with a high quality education that would not only prepare them for Kindergarten but would excite and stimulate their young minds. “I had a hard time finding a curriculum that met my standards” Beth recalls. She began developing her own curriculum, activities and projects based on the guidelines set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. The children flourished. It occurred to Beth that other teachers, parents and daycare providers would benefit from the lessons she had developed. With the help of fellow educators, she began to conceptualize a way to educate preschool children on a larger platform. The Adventures of Scuba Jack was born.

The Adventures of Scuba Jack (ASJ) is a DVD series which simulates a typical day at preschool, with a few exciting differences: Children are visited by various characters throughout their day who teach both scholastic and moral lessons. They are also taken on amazing adventures outside the classroom by their tour guide, Scuba Jack. If that wasn’t enough, parents and caregivers are able to access and download the projects and activities being completed by the students in the video via The Adventures of Scuba Jack website – http://www.adventuresofscubajack.com.

Beth and her team of professional moms at the Adventures of Scuba Jack are currently nominated for 2 competitions with StartUp Nation. The Leading Moms in Business Competition, sponsored by Ladies Who Launch, is a competition for entrepreneurial moms who have developed a unique product or service. The finalists are determined by the amount of votes each contestant receives. The Elevator Pitch Competition is a submitted video pitch to investors. The Adventures of Scuba Jack has entered this competition with the hope of acquiring funding to further the growth of the company and continue the development of high quality educational products. Links to the profile pages for each competition are included below. Registration is NOT required for voting. Voters can vote daily until the end of March.

Leading Moms Competition

http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-2009/contestant/2771/index.php

Elevator Pitch Competition

(http://www.startupnation.com/elevator-pitch-2009/contestant/4745/index.php)

For more information on The Adventures of Scuba Jack, please visit http://www.adventuresofscubajack.com or contact Beth Costanzo at beth(at)adventuresofscubajack.com

The Adventures of Scuba Jack (http://www.adventuresofscubajack.com) is an educational program designed for preschool children by a successful preschool educator. In addition to the DVD series, supporting preschool curriculum is available for parents and educators to download on the Scuba Jack website.

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The Spotted Zebra Pre-School Awarded $7,500 Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities

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The Spotted Zebra Pre-School Awarded $ 7,500 Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities










Albany, NY (PRWEB) June 28, 2006

The Spotted Zebra Learning Center, a new preschool in the region, was awarded $ 7,500 in funding from the Ronald McDonald House Charities for the purchase of equipment for its gross motor room.

“We are thrilled with this funding as it will truly help us to offer a cutting-edge gross motor room to help children develop their gross motor and fine motor skills,” said Sheri Townsend, executive director.

The Spotted Zebra Learning Center opened in September 2005, offering a unique program to the Capital Region — a full-day, year round preschool program, with licensed teachers, small classes and a curriculum that addresses both social and cognitive development, strong leadership and supervision, and high standards with accountability. “The Spotted Zebra Learning Center is truly the preschool for the 21st century,” said Sheri Townsend.

Located off of Everett Road in Colonie, the Spotted Zebra Learning Center offers families an eclectic contemporary environment that is both stimulating and supportive of educational development.

“We like to call our approach ‘one-stop caring’, added Townsend. “We know that if children are to succeed in today’s educationally challenging world, they need an edge – they need a preschool that has the capacity to truly prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.”

Under one roof, the Spotted Zebra Learning Center offers families a full day preschool program, early drop off and late pick up plus a multitude of enrichment programming, thus having a parent avoid having to run elsewhere for these services. Additionally, the Center has the capacity with its staffing to provide for preschoolers with a disability, thus ensuring that their needs are addressed and met before kindergarten.

For further information, visit the organization’s website at http://www.spottedzebra.org.

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Sheri Townsend, Executive Director (518) 438-4800                

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IPC Raises Early Childhood Education Standards

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IPC Raises Early Childhood Education Standards













Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) February 4, 2011

After an internal review of early childhood education guidelines across 9 states, the International Preschool Curriculum(IPC) has this week announced that it will be publishing adaptions to ensure that it exceeds those requirements will continue to raise the standard of education in the early childhood arena.

The curriculum is being adopted by more than 300 schools and has been the focus of academic teaching at three University departments in different parts of the world. Drafted by specialist curricula drafters and reviewed by an advisory committee consisting of academics, consultants and early childhood teachers, the curriculum represents a researched and academically proven approach towards preschool education.

By combining an objective outcome based model with a rigorous assessment structure, teachers are able to review student progress on a daily basis and identify weaknesses such as special educational needs.

As an international curriculum, the IPC also works closely with government departments in more than 20 countries to ensure that the program exceeds local school readiness guidelines.

IPC Executive Director, Peter de Beer announced “state departments, public agencies and the private sector have long overlooked the importance of quality education at a young age. The IPC is one of the first collaborative projects that aim to fill this void by making its highly researched and reviewed program accessible to preschools.”

For more information please visit: International Preschool Curriculum

The International Preschool Curriculum (IPC) is an association and curriculum provider for preschools around the world. Its mission is to improve the learning experience for early childhood students and provide teachers and parents with ongoing support and professional guidance.

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Email: Jordan (at) internationalpreschoolcurriculum (dot) com

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The Jubilee Academy Unveils a Comprehensive Pre-K Homeschooling Program

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The Jubilee Academy Unveils a Comprehensive Pre-K Homeschooling Program










Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 11, 2005

The Jubilee Academy (http://www.TheJubileeAcademy.org) is expanding its K-12 online Christian school to include Pre-K homeschooling courses for the 2005-2006 school year.

Five Pre-K courses – Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and Bible – taught using Montessori-style learning will provide Preschool children with an exciting and engaging academic program to prepare them for future learning. “Not only will students receive a head start on their intellectual development, but they will also jumpstart their technological awareness in an online world,” says Karlie Margaret Houser, Principal of The Jubilee Academy.

Preschooling and homeschooling are both on the rise in the United States. “The demand for educationally oriented preschool services has been fueled by the growing awareness of the developmental importance of the early years of life; the years from three to five are increasingly seen as an auspicious time for children to begin their education” (The Future of Children). Homeschooling is currently the fastest growing educational alternative to public schooling in our country. Online education is a primary reason for the rise in homeschool enrollments, as online schools offer a variety of learn-at-your-own pace curriculums, making homeschooling easier than ever before. “The Jubilee Academy Pre-K Program is blazing a new trail in education by combining preschooling, homeschooling, and online learning,” says Diana Dahl, Curriculum Manager for Learning By Grace, Inc., the management company for The Jubilee Academy.

Diana Dahl also commented, “Although there are resources on the Internet for parents teaching Preschool students, there are very few comprehensive academic programs currently available. The Jubilee Academy’s new interdisciplinary Pre-K courses will provide parents with an opportunity to facilitate academic and skill development in a way not feasible through isolated websites and lesson plans.”

“The Jubilee Academy has developed a comprehensive biblically-based program unseen in the Preschool market. Not only are we offering Pre-K daily lessons with videos, pictures, coloring pages, recipes, websites, and audio links, but we are providing academic support to assist parents in their quest to provide a quality homeschooling education to their children, something completely new in Pre-K online education,” added Mimi Rothschild, CEO of Learning By Grace, Inc.

Children ages 3-5 are in a vulnerable developmental stage that will affect them for the rest of their lives. The Jubilee Academy hopes their comprehensive Preschool Program will benefit the lives of these young children.

The Jubilee Academy is the premier provider of revolutionary Christian PreK-12 online education solutions. Through its parent-led online school and 110 extensive course offerings, The Jubilee Academy provides engaging educational support to Christian home school families worldwide. http://www.TheJubileeAcademy.org


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Mimi Rothschild

866.367.4722

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