Middle School Solutions
Make Staying In the Only Way Out: Dropout Prevention Strategies that Work
Presented by: Dr. Jay Smink, National Dropout Prevention, Clemson University
Description: No matter what grade level you serve, you can help reduce high school dropout rates with effective strategies, tools and resources based on research and proven practices. This special series is presented in six segments covering:
- Understanding the Issues
- Dropouts Are Everyone's Problem
- The Kindergarten Dropout
- Back to Basics
- Making the Most of Instruction
- School and Community Approach
High School Solutions
I Beat the Odds! A Dropout Prevention Success Story
Featuring: Mark Dragich, a former NovaNET student and the 2004 Essay Contest Winner
Description: Hear how a high school student, living in a boys' home and on the verge of dropping out, turned his education around to graduate from high school and then earn his college degree.
Where Are They Now? Catching up with a Former NovaNET Student
Featuring: Ruby Stockbridge, a former NovaNET student and 2006 Essay Contest Winner
Description: Hear how a high school student, who was forced to dismiss classes indefinitely due to chronic illness, was able to graduate on time, attend college, and futher her educational career.
Make Staying In the Only Way Out: Dropout Prevention Strategies that Work
(For presenter information and session description, see listing in the Middle School Solutions section above.)
Meeting Diverse Needs
Clues to Inclusion: Frontline Stories from Educators in Inclusive Classrooms
Presented by: Dr. Robert Sylwester, University of Oregon, and a panel of experienced inclusive educators
Description: Experts explore the connection between the brain, technology, and education, and take you inside their technology-enhanced inclusive classrooms with tips and strategies for effective implementation.
Retooling Special Education: Computer-based Learning Tools to Improve Special Education Results
Presented by: Kelly Wood, MA and 25-year special and general education veteran
Description: Learn how a seasoned educator individualizes instruction, addresses IDEA requirements, and leverages a data-driven decision model to meet the needs of learners served by special education services.
Pearson Support and Services
Beyond the Software: The Pearson Difference
Presented by: A panel of Pearson service, support, training, and consulting professionals
Description: The market is full of digital education solutions begging the question, "What makes Pearson different?" Beyond our best-in-class educational software, we are a full-service provider of training and technology support. Learn how Pearson can partner with you to ensure not only that your software performs optimally, but that you and your staff have the knowledge to maximize its effectiveness.
Funding
www.FundingForSchools.com
(website self tour)
Description: Let the Pearson grants and funding team help you find funding opportunities with a library of potential funding opportunities including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, funding trainings, grant prep information, and FAQ. You can even submit your questions directly to the team.
Additional Resources
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