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TIPS for Back to School Emotional Success
2009-09-01by Dr. Vidisha Patel
As summer comes to a close and the new school year begins there is a great deal of excitement and some apprehension.
Becoming an Active Partner in Your Child’s Education
2009-09-01by Susan Magers
SCHOOL: Just the word brings vivid images to mind for most of us. Some of us had wonderful experiences, it was the best time of our life and we would love to go back to those carefree days. Being part of our child’s school life lets us relive the good times again and because of that we are comfortable working as a partner on our child’s educational team.
What makes a GOOD teacher?
2009-09-01by Cheryl Bell Patten
What makes a good teacher? Like all good recipes, the ingredients for a teacher’s success in the classroom are simple, easy to follow, and allow for personal interpretation to enhance the result.
Schools Without Walls
2009-09-01Staff Writers
Across the country there is a growing trend. Students from kindergarten through high school are able to attend classes, taught by certified teachers, at no cost to the family, without ever having to leave their homes. Virtual School is now a choice parents and students can make in twenty-four states.
Learning Is More Than Academics
2009-09-08By Sharyn Lonsdale
Read about the importance of incorporating social and emotional components into academics. Having just one friend can increase academic achievement.
Tips for Fostering Social Compentence
2009-09-08By Rick Lavoie
Practical solutions for parents from national expert Rick Lavoie. Learn how to foster your child's social competence.
Parent Checklist
2009-09-08A list of simple ideas for parents to be able to better navigate the school system.
Sizing Up Class-size
2009-09-08What's next for Florida's class-size amendment? Read about the benefits of smaller classes and the commitment of investing in our future.
Tips for Fostering Social Compentence
2009-09-08Rick Lavoie
Practical solutions for parents from national expert Rick Lavoie. Learn how to foster your child's social competence.
Parent Checklist
2009-09-08<p>A list of simple ideas for parents to be able to better navigate the school system.</p>
Sizing Up Class-size
2009-09-08What's next for Florida's class-size amendment? Read about the benefits of smaller classes and the commitment of investing in our future.
Broken System Condones Abuse
2009-09-15By Bella Tarbell
Failure to follow established policies and procedures for mandatory reporting of abuse lead to a teacher being allowed to keep her job and return to the classroom.
Reporting Abuse – Your Role
2009-09-15Steps for reporting suspected abuse by an educator.
Would She Still Have A Job If It Wasn't "Those Kids"?
2009-09-15By Rich La Belle
Rich La Belle, Executive Director, of Family Network on Disabilities of Florida responds to the arbitrator's decision to allow a special education teacher accused of abuse back into the classroom.
