Academic review preps high school students for SAT exam Aug 31, 2008
To register, contact the Pitt-Johnstown Community Education and Outreach office at 269-2099 or visit the office s Web site at for a registration form. Share this story. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
A Celebration of Art Aug 31, 2008
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Mary Evans cuts ribbon on Mary Evans Elementary Aug 30, 2008
Throughout the years, Mary Evans served on numerous school committees and organizations including the PTA and Community Education Advisory Council. In 1994, Mary and Jack Evans began hosting the Allen High School Top Ten Luncheon to honor the top graduates and teachers who made an impact on their school career. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
SCC to ask for six-cent levy Aug 29, 2008
CBIZ provides community education and customized workforce and professional training for businesses and industries throughout the Great River Region of Southeast Iowa. To date, more than 125 local companies have participated in training and re-training programs, resulting in the creation or strengthening of thousands of jobs. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Elimination Of Staffer Angers Education Council Aug 29, 2008
Friday August 29, 2008. Council President Nick Comaianni characterized the decision as yet another reason why mayoral control of the education system is not working. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
ETS marking crisis: Rival exam board to assist on Sats Aug 28, 2008
the center for community-based partnerships with an emphasis on community education. visit jobs. (guardian.co.uk)
New faces, fixtures at A-B Aug 28, 2008
The school has also taken on its own extended day program, rather than collaborating with the Acton-Boxborough Community Education. Bates said the change will generate additional revenue for the school. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Meetings address tragedy response Aug 27, 2008
Barker came to Illinois this week to speak at three town hall meetings with Ben Gordon Center CEO Michael Flora and Kris Povlsen, who works in community education and prevention at the Ben Gordon Center and is also the acting mayor of DeKalb. The purpose of the meetings was to share what DeKalb and Blacksburg learned through their tragedies, Flora said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dover-Sherborn Back-to-School, 2008-2009 Aug 27, 2008
DOVER-SHERBORN COMMUNITY EDUCATION 157 Farm St., Post Office Box 692, Dover, 02030. Phone: 508-785-0722. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Education Planning for Continuing E... Aug 26, 2008
Community Education enrolling in non-credit courses offered in a wide variety of topics, such as. Basic computer skills. (Suite101.com)
Bad circumstances claimed teen Aug 26, 2008
In court Monday, Colleen Scissors, attorney for Community Education Centers, called for grand jury testimony to be released, in addition to other discovery already available ... Representatives for New Jersey-based Community Education Centers Inc., which does business under the name AYA, said previously the underlying cause of Jensen s death was undetectable ... Community Education Centers does business as Alternative Youth Adventures, Scissors said, but it was AYA Colorado Inc., not her client... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Business in Brief Aug 26, 2008
Office moves: The LBCC Albany Community Education office has moved to the second floor of Takena Hall, room T-205. The office still offers the same services; only the location has changed. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Girls on the run registration Aug 26, 2008
The program will be offered at area schools as an after school program through the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 s Community Education Program. The program will meet twice a week for seven weeks. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Boards of Education tend to the details of beginning a new school year Aug 26, 2008
In the spring of 2007, Adult and Community Education teachers, which include 24 full and part-time teachers, voted to become part of the K-12 teachers' bargaining unit ... Key issues included: *separate seniority classifications for K-12 and Community Education teachers *calculation of sick leave, planning time and pay based on teaching schedule, if less than full time * longevity pay based on K-12 teachers' schedule Community Education teachers' wage scale reflects increases granted to K-12... (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
State of Latinos in America; University of Denver and Grupo Salinas' Fundacion Azteca America Present Preliminary Findings of Agenda Latino White Paper Aug 26, 2008
Source: University of Denver; Grupo Salinas; Fundacion Azteca America; Azteca. Full Report to Be Issued in Washington D.C. on September 23. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Students participate in archaeology project Aug 26, 2008
This program was presented as part of the Trail Through Time project in collaboration with the Science Discovery Museum, and Acton Boxboro Community Education. The field school received funding through the Acton Community Preservation Act funds. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Immigration agency scraps self-deportation program Aug 23, 2008
"We do not believe they were really interested in having people turn themselves in," said Jorge-Mario Cabrera, director of community education for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles. ICE offered the program to 457,000 illegal immigrants nationwide who have ignored judicial orders to leave the country but have no criminal record. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Making more than toys Aug 23, 2008
"The idea was, as part of our community education initiative, we decided we'd have kids on the campus this summer," said Barbara Craig, director of academic and student services at the Bertrand Crossing campus. The college developed a cutting edge technology camp, entrepreneur camp and a glass bead jewelry workshop, in addition to the Lego robot camp for students of various ages. (Niles Star, MI)
TBBJs Health Care Heroes finalists named Aug 23, 2008
Community Outreach: Annie Tyrell, executive director of the ; Elizabeth Rugg, executive director of the ; Dr. Lynn Ringenberg, medical director of and ; Lois Rendina, supervisor and coordinator melanoma at /Mole Patrol; All Children s Community Education and Advocacy Department at All Children s Hospital; and Oak Hill Hospital associates. Health Care Educator: Kathy Egan-City, executive director of the of the ; Jeff Konin, executive director of , associate professor at ; Carol Singleton,... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Immigration Agency Ends Self-Deportation Aug 22, 2008
Jorge-Mario Cabrera, director of community education for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, said the offer was laughable. "We do not believe they were really interested in having people turn themselves in," he said. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Bulletin Board Aug 22, 2008
Malie Foundation Scholarship fund also provides up to 500 to Kauai schools or non-profit organizations serving Hawaiian immersion schools, charter schools, Na Pua Noeau and other community education. Applications are available now for the fall 2008 school year. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
R-R-MR starts new school year with increased enrollment Aug 21, 2008
Renewed the Community Education Cooperative Agreement with NIACC. Approved a request by Kerrie Wyborny (elementary teacher) for extended leave of absence. (Charles City Press, IO)
100 classes for a lifetime of learning Aug 21, 2008
This fall, Lexington Community Education (LCE) offers more than 100 classes for learners of all ages. LCE s catalog will be delivered to all Lexington residents in late August and will be available at Cary Memorial Library. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
After school program offered Aug 21, 2008
The program is offered at area schools as an after-school program in School District 25 s Community Education program. It meets twice a week for seven weeks, with days varying, depending on the school and volunteer coaches availability. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Actons Wolff sets bench press record twice in one meet Aug 21, 2008
Wolff first picked up a weight in 1995 when she took an Acton Community Education Class called Jump Start to Fitness ... Since 1998, she has taught Acton Community Education s Introduction to Free Weights for Women course. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Watertown Public Schools start Sept. 4 Aug 20, 2008
Watertown Community Education Programs. All before- and after-school programs will begin on Thursday, Sept. 4. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Maury County 4-H’er attends 4-H Line and Design Camp Aug 20, 2008
4-H Line and Design Camp is made possible through a partnership between UT Extension, the School of Human Ecology at Tennessee Tech University, Central Region Family and Community Education Club and the Tennessee 4-H Foundation. The UT Extension invites anyone interested in 4-H activities regardless of race, color, origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Internet Continuing Education: Web ... Aug 19, 2008
Internet Continuing Education: Web Use Skills: Community Education for Adults in Basic Web Computer Operations ... Community Education for Adults in Basic Web Computer Operations ... This is when learning basic Internet skills through community education programs are very helpful. (Suite101.com)
Needham Adult Education catalogs coming Aug 19, 2008
Needham Community Education will be accepting registrations, either by phone, fax, mail or drop-in as soon as the catalog is available ... For more information, please call Needham Community Education at 781-455-0400, ext. (Needham Tab, MA)
Senior Notes (Aug. 21) Aug 19, 2008
Those curious about modern art, history buffs looking to learn something new and all seniors are invited by Springwell to explore the many lifelong learning opportunities available at local colleges and community education centers. Springwell has compiled a list of programs, including information about discount rates and/or special programs for seniors. (Needham Tab, MA)
What's ahead Aug 19, 2008
The Elkton Community Education Center will present its Hot Umpqua Nights Art Auction in conjunction with the opening of the second-annual Elkton Quilt show, Saturday, at the center, 15850 Highway 38 West, Elkton. The evening will begin with a reception at 4 p.m.. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Journal backs verification of cloning work in wake of scandal Aug 18, 2008
the community education nurse works independently in the community selling and is responsible for. ar. (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
Buena Vista announces faculty changes Aug 17, 2008
Ghabin also will participate in community outreach programs through the Storm Lake Community School District, CommUNITY Education and the Storm Lake Ministerial Association. Among other faculty changes this year, Dr. Bev Edmondson has been promoted to professor of educational psychology. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Too little money Aug 17, 2008
Folk said he had to work hard to persuade Mississippi Action for Community Education, the group that organizes the event, to allow a band of local artists to perform. And though Folk said he has received an oral promise that the Mississippi Delta Blues Revue will play at this year's festival, he has yet to sign a contract with MACE.. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Block party shows youth the right path Aug 17, 2008
They were admiring the artwork of local talents and listening as the DJ played a mix of new music and oldies. But most importantly, the youth at Saturday's I Can I Will block party were safe and staying out of trouble. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Four candidates vie for three school board seats Aug 17, 2008
His school responsibilities are Jefferson Elementary, the Winona Area Learning Center and Community Education. ON THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT S FINANCES: We are going to start deficit spending this year. (Winona Daily News, MN)
LBCC online registration open for fall Aug 16, 2008
LBCC Albany Community Education is offering several new classes fall term, including art and watercolor, exercise, and personal relaxation. Free classes are also scheduled, including a gardening series offered by Masters Gardeners and a class on parenting your college student. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Officials Begin To Hammer Out Details Of New Private Jail Contract Aug 15, 2008
In a 3-2 vote Wednesday, commissioners decided to let the company Community Education Centers, or CEC, build a new 871 bed facility next to the county jail on Highway 6 in Waco, at no cost to taxpayers. The county would lease space for $25 per inmate per day from CEC.. (KWTX.com, TX)
Two file for Board seats Aug 15, 2008
BY LARRY BLASKEYTHE DOUGLAS DISPATCH. Susan Kramer and Mario Ramos were the only candidates to file petitions seeking seats on the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board in the November election. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Love it or lose it Aug 15, 2008
If, like me, you want advice from a professional, Community Education is offering four two-hour home organization classes, including Clutter Control and Home Paper Management 101, for 8 each, led by professional organizer Donna Fakler of It s About Time Organizing Services. I ll be there. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Kauai Community Correctional Center encourages change Aug 15, 2008
We include family therapy and community education too. McCall believes there has to be an intervention for inmates while they are serving time. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Commissioners Approve Private Jail Project Aug 14, 2008
(August 13, 2008)McLennan County Commissioners picked up Wednesday where they left off after a heated meeting Tuesday and voted 3-2 to renew the countys contract with Community Education Centers to operate the downtown county jail and to authorize the New Jersey-based company to finance, build and operate a new 871-bed county jail next to the existing facility on Highway 6. County Judge Jim Lewis and Commissioners Ray Meadows and Wendall Crunk voted in favor of authorizing the privately... (KWTX.com, TX)
Flavor of the games Aug 14, 2008
Jin Washington of Rapid City will offer cooking and language classes at the Career Learning Center Community Education Program this fall in Rapid City. Chinese Cooking Class II will be from 6 p.m. to. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
L.A. Valley College's pool to reopen Aug 14, 2008
Pre-purchased booklets are available through the Community Education Office ... To schedule lessons or to pre-purchase lap-swimming booklets, contact the L.A. Valley College Community Education Office at 818-947-2577, ext. (Los Angeles Daily News)
C.C. administrators aim to improve graduation rate Aug 13, 2008
Voted not to continue an agreement with NIACC for a shared community education program. The move will save the district 5,100 per year. (Charles City Press, IO)
Povlsen named acting mayor Aug 12, 2008
Povlsen works in Community Education and Prevention at the Ben Gordon Center in DeKalb. He is also involved in DCP/SAFE, a community coalition promoting community-based prevention, wellness and healthy lifestyles. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Funding cuts raise the question, 'Who'll mind the kids?' Aug 11, 2008
"It is going to be awful," said Mary Gilbert, director of the Flagler County school district's adult and community education, which oversees before- and after-school programs at four elementary schools that have close to 200 children on the vouchers. Gilbert hopes some fundraising money the district has can help some of the children. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Oregon Recreation Report (35) Aug 10, 2008
To register, contact Hood River Community Education at 541-386-2055. Prehistory of the John Day Basin, September 14 and 15. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Iemma gives $100,000 to Delezio charity Aug 9, 2008
"The money will be put to good use because it provides funding for specialised medical treatment, ongoing research, outpatient rehabilitation and community education.". The Gala Ball was held at the Star City Grand Harbour Ballroom in central Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Web predators keep task force busy (17) Aug 8, 2008
One of the charges of the task force is community education. Members give presentations like Thursday s to adults and children. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Muslim scholar offers peace, fights stereotypes in fall transplant to Storm Lake Aug 8, 2008
Professor of Religion Peter Steinfeld says that a busy schedule has been set up for Dr. Ghabin - he will be settled into an apartment on Grand Avenue on the evening of his arrival, and the next morning will begin faculty workshops at BVU. The days that follow will be filled with public presentations at the Storm Lake Public Library and civic clubs, visits to the Storm Lake schools and Iowa Central Community College classes, a forum with local ministers, a CommUnity Education event. He will take... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Flagler in line to get more adult recreation opportunities Aug 8, 2008
"The part that we've talked about is not duplicating services, but combining resources where it can benefit the residents of the county," said Mary Gilbert, director of adult and community education. The city and School Board are in the process of determining what activities will be offered when, with input from the recreational staff and residents. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
New Pueblo initiative Aug 8, 2008
Rather, the regional model should be based on having governmental services, community education, performing art centers, parks and other community amenities carefully planned, funded and operated so that our communities meet society s needs at a local level. Probably five such regional centers distributed around Pima County would do it. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Academy teaches students about engineering careers Aug 8, 2008
Students "were selected based on their math and science scores, interests and abilities," said Shelly Smith, the district's community education program coordinator. "Some didn't have strong scores, but had interest and abilities.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Elder Affairs eyes new home at 'Garage' Aug 8, 2008
In the past year, Elder Affairs has focused on expanding their community education. Together with the Social Service League of Cohasset, they put on a three-session Caring for the Caregivers seminar. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Battling junkyard blaze closes major roadway Aug 8, 2008
William J. Palatucci, a vice president and spokesman for Community Education Centers Inc., which owns the facility, said about 175 people were moved to the older part of the center during the fire. No residents were taken outside of the secure facility and there was no major disruption to activities, Palatucci said. (NJ.com -- Times)
SAVE Fund to be on ballot Aug 7, 2008
To provide funds to establish and maintain public recreation places and playgrounds; provide for supervision and instruction for recreational activities; or for community education purposes; and other authorized expenditures and purposes as now or hereafter permitted by law and designated by the Atlantic Community School District. To provide funds for the payment of principal and interest or retirement of general obligation bonds issued for school infrastructure purposes, energy improvement... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Backpack (Aug. 7) Aug 6, 2008
Dover-Sherborn Community Education is looking for instructors for children in Dover and Sherborn in youth-enrichment programs after school. People who can lead classes in the following areas are needed: chess, arts and crafts, a poetry club, hands-on-science, sports and games, Dungeons and Dragons, cartooning, cooking, photography, collecting, drawing, gardening and nature walks. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Fair quilts benefit many Aug 5, 2008
FORT ASHBY Members from the Country Lanes and Limestone Community Education Outreach Service CEOS of Mineral County were on hand at the Mineral County Fair to raffle off tickets for quilts. The Country Lanes CEOS was raffling off a queen-sized Midnight Stars quilt done in West Virginia University colors for $1 a chance. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Around The Valley Aug 4, 2008
Community education fairThe Adult Education Task- force will hold a community education fair 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities, technical institutes and graduate and adult schools will provide information on financial aid, admissions, registration, vocational programs and college majors. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Chamber seek candidates for leadership training Aug 3, 2008
It aims to identify aspiring leaders and support them through leadership training and community education. As one component of the program, participants complete a community service project. (New Haven Register, CT)
ELECTION 2008: SV council hopefuls tell why they should be elected Aug 3, 2008
As stated above current council policies, which have included rebates for conservation, support for community education through Water Wise, approving progressively stricter codes and construction of infrastructure designed to detain and recharge water and partnering with Fort Huachuca and the USPP and other agencies, have been effective. More can be done. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Homeland Security Community College... Aug 2, 2008
Community education programs offered by community colleges are more responsive to a community s needs, along with their primary task of workforce development. In fact, part of community college funding comes from local sources. (Suite101.com)
Serious crimes decrease in Gwinnett Aug 1, 2008
"We're using proactive measures, such as patrolling and community education, both of which are always helpful in combating property crimes.". Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Distinguished Brenham alumni selected Jul 31, 2008
Reservations for the event can be made through Community Education at (979) 277-6533 ... Wright is a co-founding dDirector of the Brenham Community Education program and has served as vice president of the Republican Club of Washington County ... For more information regarding the anniversary celebration, contact Dr. Deanna Alfred at 277-3703 or Community Education (277-6533) for reservations. (Brenham Banner, TX)
