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September 2006 |
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Edvantia Celebrates 40 Years of Service
A lot has changed since Edvantia was established in 1966, including the name of the organization (until September 2005, we were known as AEL). What remains the same is Edvantia's focus on helping clients get results. Educators, agencies, program directors, publishers, and service providers turn to us for research, evaluation, technical assistance, and professional development they can trust.
Visit us on the Web and discover what Edvantia can do for you!
See Us at EdNet, Sept. 17-19
If you see Kimberly Hambrick or Karen Witt at EdNet 2006 in Boston, Sept. 17-19, ask them about Edvantia Calibrate. This new service can help education publishers determine whether their materials align with state standards.
Visit Us in Gatlinburg, Sept. 24-27
Planning to attend the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents conference? Please stop by and say hello to Edvantia’s Karen Witt.
Involve Parents Weekly with Family Connections Pre-K and K-1
Involve families at home with their children's learning. Order a year's supply of ready-to-use Family Connections learning guides, and you can send one home with Pre-K or K-1 children weekly. Each guide includes a special message for parents, inexpensive learning activities families can do at home, and a read-aloud with extension activities. Two versions are available: Family Connections Pre-K and Family Connections K-1. One order provides a year's supply for 22 children. See the Edvantia Web site for sample issues and a teacher's guide.
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School Performance Coaching Institute, Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY, Nov. 27-29
Learn about the foundations of School Performance Coaching and how to use coaching standards to enhance effectiveness.
Evaluate Education Service Providers
Districts, state departments, and others who select education service providers may be interested in a new guide from the Comprehensive School Reform Quality Center and The Finance Project. Choosing an Education Contractor: A Guide to Assessing Financial and Organizational Capacity offers many practical tips and tools to help leaders make solid investment decisions.
Research Corner—Obesity: What Schools Can Do
Research indicates that well designed school policies and practices can have a positive effect on students' nutritional choices and physical activity. To find out which strategies work best, read Edvantia's monthly Research Corner page in District Administration magazine.
Grants Update—September 2006
This new listing features education-related grants from the federal government, foundations, and other sources.
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