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Fostering Respectful Relationships in Education: Disability Awareness Now, more than ever, society is recognizing the importance of respecting the individuality of all people. The classroom, school bus, lunchroom, gymnasium, assembly, athletic field, playground and other school environments are places to model, learn, and teach disability awareness and etiquette. When everyone models respect in everyday interactions and when students see this, they too learn to value and admire all people for who they are and what they do.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES STATEWIDE
CAMPAIGN TO COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Department of Education (DOE) today launched a host of resources geared toward communicating directly with Florida's parents about public education. The purpose of this effort is to help parents understand Florida's assessment and accountability system, increased standards, and how these changes will help prepare our K-12 students for college, career, and life.
"Florida's parents and guardians provide invaluable support to our students and the department is committed to ensuring they have the most accurate user-friendly information and resources available," said Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson. "We are asking more from our students and teachers than we ever have, and parents play a critical role in Florida's path forward."
New resources for parents include an FCAT 2.0 Call Center, Florida's Path to Success website, DOE Parent Portal by Novachi, and Just for Parents e-mail address. See below for details about these resources.
Beginning today, DOE experts will be available to answer parent questions from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parents may call 866-507-1109, toll-free, to ask questions about FCAT, recent changes to Florida's accountability system, and how this impacts students and teachers.
Visit the Florida's Path to Success website to find out more information about our transition to tougher standards and higher expectations. The website features a letter from Commissioner Robinson, timelines about Florida's education system, a question and answer page, and video from a Florida public school parent.
In partnership with Novachi, the department has launched the DOE Parent Portal. This public forum is designed for parents to ask questions and voice ideas at the state level. The portal features a parent blog, discussion board, and announcements page with more education resources coming soon. Parents may logon for access to this free user-friendly site.
This e-mail address is especially for Florida's parents to get answers, voice opinions and share ideas with the department. About the Florida Department of Education: The department's mission is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient education system by providing them the chance to expand their knowledge and skills through world-class learning opportunities. Serving more than 3.5 million students, 4,200 public schools, 28 colleges, 188,000 teachers, 47,000 college professors and administrators, and 318,000 full-time staff throughout the state, the department enhances the economic self-sufficiency of Floridians through programs and services geared toward college, workforce education, job-specific skills and career development. Florida ranks first in the nation for teacher quality, first in the nation in advanced placement participation, and first in the southern region for graduation rate and degrees awarded by the Florida College System. For more information, visit www.fldoe.org.
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Heart and Hope is Coming Back
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Pinellas County!
Saturday, August 25th 2012
Location: Dunedin Highland Middle School
70 Patricia Ave Dunedin, FL 34698
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sábado 25 de Agosto 2012
Ubicación: Dunedin Highland Middle School
70 Patricia Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698
8:00 am a 4:00 pm
Grand Konferans Heart & Hope pral celebre nan Pinellas County Samdi 25 Out, 2012
Adrčs: Dunedin Highland Middle School
70 Patricia Ave Dunedin, FL 34698
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Two free sign language songs are on our page
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National Military Family Association: Adventure Camps for EFMP Teens
As the school year is coming to an end, many parents are wondering how they are going to keep their children busy. Summer camp is an amazing experience for every child. It builds leadership, self-confidence, and teamwork skills in an outdoor experience. If you have a teen that has special needs, there are camps specifically designed for them! To find out if a camp is able to provide for your child's disability, please visit the camp websites listed below:
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Fostering Respectful Relationships in the Workplace: Disability Awareness
The messages that leaders and co-workers convey play an important role in how everyone reacts. The fast pace of today's society, including the media and social networking, bombards everyone with multiple messages. All employers and employees have the potential to model pro-active disability awareness messages for other employees and each other.
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Calling all self-advocates!
Are you a young adult with disabilities who has gone through the transition process while in school?
Would like to help others in developing their self-advocacy skills and self-confidence for that process?
If you answer yes, then we have the job for you!
The Parents of the Panhandle Information Network Program (POPIN) is currently seeking a 20 hour per week Youth Mentor to provide training and assistance to other young adults with disabilities on self-determination and self-advocacy.
This position involves public speaking and requires
some light travel.
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"Much of what influences our health happens outside the doctor's office-in our schools, workplaces and neighborhoods.
Low education rates and inadequate income translate directly into premature death, more disease, and more money spent treating avoidable illnesses."
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