The Nov 5th Superintendent’s Leadership Academy and iAdvocate Grassroots Advocacy Workshop has been moved from Forrest High School to The Shultz Center.
If you are interested in attending the iAdvocate Training – Click here to register.
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Duval County Council of PTAs presents: Florida Facts: WJCT is hosting its seventh annual Mr. Roger’s Sweater Drive. The top three Duval County It is the school’s responsibility to count and bag the sweaters, jackets, blankets and other WIN $250 for your unit! Deadline Jan 26, 2012 New Units Challenge Established Units Challenge Power a Bright Future gives schools the opportunity to win grants to help fund new or ongoing programs that let kids learn and grow. Parents, teachers and administrators can help give their school a chance to win up to $50,000 by nominating a new or existing program in one of three categories – Play, Create or Explore. Find out more at www.PowerABrightFuture.com Nominations must be submitted by October 17, 2011 Download Clorox Grant Program Flyer August 2011 – The Duval County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTA’s) announced today that it will receive funding from National PTA to train its members, educators, administrators and community leaders on the implementation of Common Core Standards in classrooms. The Duval County, PTA is part of National PTA’s Common Core State Standards Initiative. Through their involvement, the Duval County PTA will meet with key state and local decision-makers, engage the media and train parents with key advocacy skills to support the Standards. Created by teachers, parents, education experts and others from across the country, the Standards provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in mathematics and English language arts in order to be prepared for college and career. This selection marks the first time PTA’s have competed by submitting grant applications to receive National PTA training and advocacy support. The Duval County PTA, was selected by National PTA based on its organizational background, project goals and objectives, organizational capacity, advocacy capacity, member communication and community engagement. “We are pleased that Duval County now joins the National PTA’s effort to advocate for the implementation of the Common Core Standards, which 45 states and the District of Columbia have adopted. These standards will allow our children to compete academically and in an increasingly global economy,” said Betsy Landers, National PTA President. More than 18,000 local PTA members have been trained on Common Core Standards. In addition to Duval County, National PTA Wave III Common Core Standards Initiative selectees include local school districts in Pinellas County; Jefferson County, Kentucky; Springdale, Arkansas and the states of Delaware and Michigan. National PTA’s Common Core State Standards Initiative began in December 2009. Wave I states included Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and North Carolina. Wave II included Washington, Ohio, Minnesota and Mississippi. National PTA’s latest effort will officially launch on September 17, 2011 in Tampa, FL. The Office of Multiple Pathways & Support Services is committed to provide programming and school choices to help every student earn a high school diploma. What’s new in 2011-2012: • JWJ ACT Center – The former James Weldon Johnson facility is being converted into a community-based full-service center to aid in neighborhood revitalization, including programs for over-age middle school students and re-entry program for students returning to school • Middle Grades STAR – Designed as a continuation of Elementary STAR, this program provides both remediation & acceleration for over-age middle school students with an emphasis on intensive reading and math instruction. • Graduation Initiative at DBI – As many high schools scale back their GI programs, the initiative is now being offered at several Drop Back In Academy sites • Schools for the Future at the Bridge – A comprehensive program for overage students 14-17 that are 2 or more years behind and may need remedial work in core areas, and includes full-time student advocates • Revised Elementary STAR Model – Now includes a full-time paraprofessional for each classroom and a central admissions process, with priority given to tier 3 students • Student Advocates – Two part-time professionals dedicated to providing program and support for student referrals from school-based teachers and administrators • Expanded TeamUp – Jacksonville Children’s Commission is adding three more full-service 5-day sites in Westside elementary schools • Virtual Instruction – All students in grades K-12 can now receive full & part-time virtual education through collaboration of home and school. Attention Local Units! Tell your parents and teachers about these great benefits for CARD CARRYING members!
Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 12 to 4pm. Enjoy a FREE day at the Museum with local authors, storytelling, guided tours, art making projects, and more! AND Free Admission by showing your PTA card on Feb 4 & 5th, 2012
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