Fall, 2014
 
 
NIPSA Board Member's Work for National Teen Safe Driving Week

 

The Conor Lynch Foundation 501 (c)(3) non profit, was founded by NIPSA board member, Jeri Dye Lynch in honor of her son Conor Lynch (age 16) , who on October 19, 2010, while training with his high school cross country team, was killed by a distracted, unlicensed, hit-and-run driver (age 18). Ironically, this tragedy occurred during National Teen Safe Driving Week.

 

 

The Conor Lynch Foundation's mission is to support new and existing programs that raise awareness and promote the safety of runners, pedestrians, cyclists and young drivers. Each year during National Teen Safe Driving Week the foundation hosts a 5K Run Walk In Honor of Conor with the 4th Annual 2014 event being held on October 26. In addition to the Run/Walk there is a resource fair that provides information and education to help raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving. Throughout the year the foundation participates in many other grassroots events spreading the message and raising awareness. Conor's Story, which can be found on Youtube is used in school assemblies across the nation to show young drivers the impact of driving distracted.

 


 

Click here to watch "Conor's Story", the video used in assemblies across the country 


 

Click here to see The Los Angeles Daily News coverage of this year's event
 


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Brookings Institution Reports Nevada Families Need Private Schools to Properly Educate Students
 

A recent study by The Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program and UNLV-based Brookings
Mountain West entitled, "Cracking the Code on STEM: A People Strategy for Nevada's Economy," proposes that the only way students will graduate with the high-tech skills needed in today's job society, is to be educated in Nevada's private schools.  The study said that Nevada's public school districts have failed to graduate an acceptable number of students who have even basic academic proficiencies, let alone advanced math and science skills.  The report warns of a shortage of workers with high-tech skills, which is greatly limiting Nevada's ability to attract high-tech companies - and the high-paying jobs they create.

 


 

The report went on to say that private and charter schools have the flexibility to make educational decisions, in their salary scales and in their choice of individuals they hire.  They proposed that the state should allow state scholarships, state offered vouchers, education savings accounts and tax-credit scholarships so that families can afford the type of education from the private school system that they need to be competitive in today's society.

 




Upcoming Conference - The Learning Disability Association of America's 52nd Annual Conference

Upcoming Conference:

The Learning Disability Association of America's 52nd Annual International Conference

February 18-21

Chicago, Illinois

 

The Conference is Relevant For:

 

  • Adults with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Parents of children with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Teachers of special education and general education
  • Principals and Administrators
  • Counselors, Social Workers
  • Researchers, Medical and Mental Health Professionals
  • Education Policy Advocates
  • College Student Support Personnel

 

Through the generous support of The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, LDA has a limited number of scholarships available for active K-12 teachers to attend our 52nd Annual International Conference in Chicago.


 

Click here to register for the conference.


 

Click here to access the form to apply for a teacher scholarship. 

 

   
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NIPSA School Works With Engineer From Nasa
 

Brevard Private Academy, a NIPSA accredited school, just celebrated Earth Science Week, a few weeks ago.   In honor of this week, the  curriculum was altered to put focus on this subject area. They were also excited to have guest speaker, Dr. Shaykhian, from NASA who visited with their students for two days! Dr. Shaykhian conducted science experiments, and taught students to create innovative projects that replicate what engineers create at NASA. The students made Mars Rovers, robotic arms, hovercrafts, and egg drop devices.



Learning & The Brain 
Connecting Educators to Neuroscientists 
and to Researchers

Learning & the Brain® provides educational Conferences, Symposiums and Summer Institutes and one-day professional development training seminars on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology and their potential applications to education. 

Teachers, school administrators, psychologists, and clinicians from throughout the United States, Canada and more than 60 countries around the world have been attending Learning & the Brain® Conferences for more than a decade to hear from leading researchers and universities about the latest discoveries in neuroscience and neuroeducation. Learn about the latest brain-based learning, teaching, interventions and curriculum at their various events.


 
NIPSA Board of Directors 2014-15
Officers
President - Kyle France, Kehoe-France School, Louisiana
Vice President, Therapeutic - Allan Blau, Ed.D., Director, Cornerstone Day School, New Jersey
Vice President Accreditation, East - Mercedes Ricon, Director, Killian Oaks Academy, Florida
Vice President Accreditation,West - Alan Mask, Director, Sunset-Mesa School, Arizona
Secretary - James McGhee II, Headmaster, Alexander Montessori Schools, Florida
Treasurer - Anita Lonstein, Ft. Lauderdale Prep School, Florida

Directors
Sabri Arac, Director Quarry Lane School, California
Eric Larson, CEO, Center Academies, Florida & Georgia
Jeri Dye Lynch, Director, Pinecrest Schools, California
Domenick Maglio, Ph.D., Director, Wider Horizons School, Florida
Karyn Murray, Director, Brookfield School, Nevada
Jeff Poole, Senior VP, Fusion Schools, California, New York, New Jersey, Texas
Cindy Thomas, Director, Especially for Children, Florida
Terry Young, Co-Head, Kittredge School, California

Executive Director
Teri Logan, J.D., National Office, Florida
 
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Nevada Needs Private Schools
Upcoming Learning Disability Conf.
Recent Educational Articles
NIPSA School Works With NASA Engineer
Learning & The Brain Conferences
NIPSA Board of Directors
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