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Honoring family tradition during the holidays usually starts with recreating the recipes everyone loves. For most of us that means navigating the shorthand of generations ago, inked on greasy scraps of paper or retold over the stovetop in a language that seems to defy translation: a pinch of this, a tad of that.
In the end, we reminisce over empty plates about Great Grandma's pecan pie, a polite acknowledgement by the family that, nope, you didn't quite nail it. And how could you with such mysterious and incomplete recipe directions?
This year, put an end to the guessing game. Use holiday get-togethers as an excuse to collect your family's treasured recipes and create a self-published cookbook that will live on for generations.
How slick your end product looks is up to you. Websites like HeritageCookbook.com offer software for collecting and managing recipes, as well as printing services at different price points. You also can simply collect the recipes via email or on index cards, photocopy them, and distribute them in folders if that's more your speed. Then, gift the cookbooks during the holidays.
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- Prepare your family so they can think about recipes ahead of time and dig through their own files.
- Have index cards ready to pass out for people to write recipes on.
- Consider filming your grandma make her favorite dish if she's not used to quantifying the ingredients.
- Ask family members to make the dishes and photograph them to accompany the recipes.
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shot: 1 1/2 ounces
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splash: 1/8 of an ounce
tad: 1/4 of a teaspoon
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There are no screening guidelines for stroke . There are no tests designed to detect a stroke before you have symptoms. A stroke comes on too quickly.
But, there are warning signs and symptoms that can alert you to the need for additional testing to see if you are at higher risk for a stroke. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are brief episodes where blood flow to a particular area of the brain is halted. This leads to temporary symptoms of a stroke. Since no permanent damage is done, these events may serve as warning signs that tests need to be done.
Similarly, certain heart-related symptoms (eg, palpitations, temporary dizziness) may be symptoms of atrial fibrillation . This condition could put you at higher risk for developing a stroke. Your doctor may do tests to determine your risk. These tests may include:
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Proponents support voting YES because:
Rep. RANGEL: It's absolutely ridiculous to believe that we can create jobs without trade. I had the opportunity to travel to Peru recently. I saw firsthand how important this agreement is to Peru and how this agreement will strengthen an important ally of ours in that region. Peru is resisting the efforts of Venezuela's authoritarian President Hugo Chavez to wage a war of words and ideas in Latin America against the US. Congress should acknowledge the support of the people of Peru and pass this legislation by a strong margin.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Rep. WU: I regret that I cannot vote for this bill tonight because it does not put human rights on an equal footing with environmental and labor protections.
Rep. KILDEE: All trade agreements suffer from the same fundamental flaw: They are not self-enforcing. Trade agreements depend upon vigorous enforcement, which requires official complaints be made when violations occur. I have no faith in President Bush to show any enthusiasm to enforce this agreement. Congress should not hand this administration yet another trade agreement because past agreements have been more efficient at exporting jobs than goods and services. I appeal to all Members of Congress to vote NO on this. But I appeal especially to my fellow Democrats not to turn their backs on those American workers who suffer from the export of their jobs. They want a paycheck, not an unemployment check.
Proponents support voting YES because:
Rep. RANGEL: In recent years, trade policy has been a dividing force. This legislation develops a new trade policy that more adequately addresses the growing perception that trade is not working for American workers. The Trade and Globalization Assistance Act would expand training and benefits for workers while also helping to encourage investment in communities that have lost jobs to increased trade--particularly in our manufacturing sector. The bill is a comprehensive policy expanding opportunities for American workers, industries, and communities to prepare for and overcome the challenges created by expanded trade.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Rep. McCRERY: We should be considering trade adjustment assistance in the context of trade opportunities generally for US workers. That is to say, I think we should be considering modifications to our assistance network in the context of the pending free trade agreements that are before the Congress. Unfortunately, we are not doing that. We are considering TAA in isolation. [We should instead] restructure TAA from a predominantly income support program into a job retraining program. Other problems include that H.R. 3920 would:
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CA Gubernatorial:
Antonio Villaraigosa
Eric Garcetti
Jerry Brown
Jerry Sanders
CA Senatorial:
Barbara Boxer
Dianne Feinstein
Lame-duck session 2012:
KY-4: Thomas Massie(R)
MI-11:Dave Curson(D)
NJ-9: Donald Payne Jr.(D)
WA-1: Suzan DelBene(D)
Re-seated Former Reps:
AZ-1: Ann Kirkpatrick(D)
AZ-5: Matt Salmon(R)
FL-8: Alan Grayson(D)
IL-11:Bill Foster(D)
NH-1: Carol Shea-Porter(D)
NV-3: Dina Titus(D)
NY-24:Dan Maffei(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
2013 Resignations and Replacements:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R,resigned)
IL-2:Jesse Louis Jackson(D,resigned)
IL-2:Robin Kelly(D)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D,to Senate)
MO-8:Jo Ann Emerson(R,resigned)
MO-8:Jason Smith(R,elected June 2013)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R,resigned)
SC-1:Mark Sanford(R)
Newly-elected Democrats:
AZ-9: Kyrsten Sinema
CA-2: Jared Huffman
CA-7: Ami Bera
CA-15:Eric Swalwell
CA-24:Julia Brownley
CA-29:Tony Cardenas
CA-35:Gloria Negrete McLeod
CA-36:Raul Ruiz
CA-41:Mark Takano
CA-47:Alan Lowenthal
CA-51:Juan Vargas
CA-52:Scott Peters
CT-5: Elizabeth Esty
FL-18:Patrick Murphy
FL-22:Lois Frankel
FL-26:Joe Garcia
HI-2: Tulsi Gabbard
IL-8: Tammy Duckworth
IL-10:Brad Schneider
IL-12:Bill Enyart
IL-17:Cheri Bustos
MD-6: John Delaney
MA-4: Joe Kennedy III
MI-5: Dan Kildee
MN-8: Rick Nolan
NV-4: Steven Horsford
NH-2: Annie Kuster
NM-1: Michelle Lujan-Grisham
NY-5: Grace Meng
NY-10:Hakeem Jeffries
NY-18:Sean Maloney
OH-10:Joyce Beatty
PA-17:Matt Cartwright
TX-16:Beto O`Rourke
TX-20:Joaquin Castro
TX-23:Pete Gallego
TX-33:Marc Veasey
TX-34:Filemon Vela
WA-6: Derek Kilmer
WA-10:Denny Heck
WI-2: Mark Pocan
Newly-elected Republicans:
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CA-1: Doug LaMalfa
CA-21:David Valadao
CA-41:Paul Cook
FL-3: Ted Yoho
FL-6: Ron DeSantis
FL-19:Trey Radel
GA-9: Doug Collins
IL-15:Rodney Davis
IN-2: Jackie Walorski
IN-5: Susan Brooks
IN-6: Luke Messer
KY-6: Andy Barr
MI-11:Kerry Bentivolio
MO-2: Ann Wagner
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"A fantastic way for educators, students, or companies to get attention to ideas or product is to contribute a post to a popular blog in your area of interest. However if you do, make sure you do your homework by keeping these tips in mind."
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"Tracy Fischetti's high school students improved their reading level scores about three times as much as expected last year, according to the state's 2013 test scores.
"Of all the English teachers in Florida, she scored the highest on the state's Value Added Measure (VAM). Interestingly, Fischetti had no idea of her distinction until I emailed her in early March. "I am not sure how you would have gotten wind of my classroom chaos in California," she wrote. The metric isn't viewed positively in her district.
"I'm sure many readers' jaws clench at the mention of VAM Scores. I'm going to sidestep that controversy for this post except to note that, inadequate as test scores are for assessing educational quality, they're not a bad starting point to discover promising practices. No matter what you think of VAM, Fischetti and her students have accomplished something impressive, and I couldn't be more grateful for the time she took to share her approach with me.
"There are three practices that Fischetti employs consistently that seem to account for a lot of her success".
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Mayra.Loves.Books's curator insight, August 24, 7:37 AM
Wish I knew the context of this photo or where it came from. Is it digitally altered? The photo was shared, but no original source given. Yes, the picture is worth more than a thousand words, and as a teacher I can see the possibilities of using this in the classroom after a study or refresher about the life of MLK. As a librarian, not knowing the source bothers me tremendously. I hope someone who reads this will add the missing information.
Jim Lerman's comment, August 25, 2:15 PM
@ MayraLovesBooks. I've only been able to find this url as a source for the picture. I tried using Google Reverse Image Search and with TinEye. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvqlwD3CcAAYW00.jpg
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That is what I did Jim Lerman , and it bugged me that I could not find a source for it! I will let you know if I find the source.
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Students do their best work when the audience is real, live or online. When their work will be seen and viewed by many people, the student knows the work matters, the work is of value, and that they should do their best. In the student's mind, there is a distinction between turning something in for the teacher versus turning something in for the greater public. Schools engage students and promote deeper learning use the 4 P's of next gen learning: posting, publishing, presenting, and portfolio.
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Nik Peachey's curator insight, August 11, 4:23 AM
Some good advice for teachers who are trying to develop their students' writing skills.
Jim Lerman's insight:
In the summer of 2014, The National Writing Project and KQED produced a MOOC called ThinkDoNow, with support from the MacArthur Foundation.
The six webinars that formed the basis of the MOOC are archived on the site of the Educator Innovator here. You will see them identified as Episodes #1-#6.
Below, please find a brief description of the MOOC and its topics:
"#TeachDoNow is a collaborative learning experience in partnership with the National Writing Project open to anyone interested in learning how to use Twitter and other media sharing applications to promote social and civic discourse with students around science, news and the arts. It will take place online this summer from July 7 – August 17.
"Weekly activities will center around KQED's Do Now, a weekly activity for students to engage and respond to current issues using social media tools. We will engage in weekly discussions that encourage us to go deep into current issues surrounding education, learn new digital tools we can employ with our students, share and discuss our results, and explore the ways to effectively promote digital conversations with our students."
All of the materials for the #TeachDoNow MOOC may be accessed here.
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"I have done the same thing. I created a technology-based course for our freshmen. It really helps other teachers. We were spending too much time in class teaching students how to use Web 2.0 and research and digital citizenship skills in our content classes. Now, students get it in my tech class.
"We call it Intro to Pub because I was only English certified at the time. Now, however, it's just easier to keep the name the same. But I make it all up. Here is a link to my website if you want to look at it. I have lessons posted and student projects.
"However, I do incorporate English through Stems vocab and Grammar (Magic Lens) to get them ready for English 9 in the Spring semester.
"There are several digital citizenship sites you can use. I also work with other teachers to have students create interdisciplinary projects incorporating the Web 2.0 skills they learn in my class that help reinforce information from other classes. (Common Sense Media, DDL, Coding, Computer Tutorials)
"We also only use Creative Commons images for all work posted online. I spend a lot of time teaching students how to find and cite their resources and use them correctly.
"If you have any questions, email me: email@example.com
Next year, I'll be changing things up some, but I'm super excited with this course.
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Know a beginning teachers? Someone beginning to use technology? A veteran teacher looking to integrate technology? A technology consultant? There's something for everyone here and more can be added. It's a good start for anyone beginning or looking for some new ideas.
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"What should every teacher in the 21st century know and be able to do?
"That's an interesting question. After just now seeing this excellent post on educatorstechnology.com, I thought I'd contribute to the conversation.
"I added the twist of ranking them from least complex to most complex, so novices can start at the bottom, and you veterans out there can skip right to 36."
by Gregory Ciotti
"The mental benefits of writing are numerous; here's the best research that details just how essential writing is for the intelligent mind.
"In these cases, writing has just become another tool for thinking, expression, and encouraging creativity; cabin dwelling novelists be damned.
"So, should people who don't consider themselves writers bother with trying to make writing a regular habit?
"Writing can be an incredibly useful outlet for many people, but let's look at some of the research on how writing can affect the mind, and you can make the decision for yourself."
Writing House reviewed by TeachersFirst,
"Creating and formatting bibliographies and citations can be one of the most frustrating barriers students face in doing research, and Writing House will take the pain out of the process. Simply choose the format (MLA, APA, Chicago or Harvard) and enter some information about the source. Writing House searches the OCLC WorldCat for sources that match. Select the source and add it to your bibliography. When you're finished, simply download the completed bibliography. The interface is clean and uncomplicated. There is no need for an account or login. Several brief articles cover the basics of citations and bibliographies. A word counter function is also available for those using a word processor that doesn't do that automatically."
by Bill Boyd
"To Kill a Mockingbird is a great book. It is one of many great books, and it happens to be written by an American. It is one of many great books written in the English language, and it happens to be written by an American, and it happens to be written by a woman. You see, great books are written in many languages, by writers male and female, of many nationalities. One of the key roles of teachers is to introduce young people to great books, at the appropriate times, and in accordance with their developing love of reading and awareness of the world. By now, I hope, you are all nodding in agreement.
"So when an English Education Secretary says that young people are not reading enough, that they are not reading difficult enough books, and that he wants to make sure that they are reading 'a wide range of texts', what is there to disagree with? Well quite a lot , actually. Michael Gove's announced changes to the literature requirement for GCSE English caused more than a little anger this week, with media channels, writers, bloggers and commentators rushing to proclaim that he had 'banned' American literature from English schools, including one or two which had become classroom staples for recent generations. (see To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men axed as Gove Orders More Brit Lit)."
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"I am writing to share with you my new campaign on IndieGoGo. I am trying to raise $2500 to fund a week of performances, Oct 7-11, of my latest project "Rendezvous in Rhythm" at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The money we are trying to raise will cover flights, rehearsals, wardrobe, photography, tap floors, and of course fair compensation to all the performers involved. While the club does provide some budget, it just simply is not enough to cover all of the expenses to get this project off the ground.
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My fabulous tap-dancing daughter, Michela, has just landed a week-long run at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. This is one of pre-eminent jazz venues in North America and her headlining appearance in a prime time show, for the week of Oct. 7-11, represents significant recognition of her artistry. While the club does provide compensation, there are lots of production expenses such as rehearsals, wardrobe, air travel, equipment transport, video, and photography that it does not cover. Please consider contributing whatever you can to her IndieGoGo fundraising campaign and also coming to the show!!
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by Kim Hoffman Kanof
"I needed to change the tedious and difficult writing process in my classroom. So, I turned to Google tools.
"Google scripts and add-ons to Google Drive drastically changed my approach to giving writing feedback. I have been able to quickly develop meaningful "writers workshops", give individualized feedback throughout the writing process, and provide timely comments to a large student caseload.
"With these tools (many of which are included in this list), students are placed in charge of their learning. They engage in meaningful self-reflection, highlight according to criteria, and use academic language to critique their own work. The shift is significant. With Google tools, I can provide ongoing feedback while my students showcase digital responsibility and revise throughout the writing process."
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"What was intriguing during the "Hack Your Notebook Day" was the transformative power of this work. The general consensus before the workshop was that the time spent on this engagement would be a pleasant "time-out" craft session…. A bit of time away from the "real work." But for all that, this "detour" workshop effectively opened up the heart of the teaching and learning enterprise. Our KUWP teacher/writers were now assuming the position of the learners, embarking in unknown territory for reasons still somewhat vague to them. In many ways, their positioning mirrored a similar resistance that kids today might feel when introduced to some "random" writing approach in their classroom. By the close of our time together, we found we were transported to a fresh perspective.
"What a revelation to consider the palpable frustration we experienced when we couldn't make the circuits work (and the feeling of rising failure that might overcome us if we couldn't make it work). We also discussed the first time the LED lit up — the very real empowerment of that little light coming into view. (There were several audible gasps and exaltations from our group when the circuits started to light up). We considered why we chose certain aspects of our composition to illuminate, and what kind of thought went into selecting certain words and images to highlight with illumination."
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by Kerry Jones-Golembeski - posted Aug. 17, 2014
A fellow teacher/writer and I are putting together a blog that encourages students around the country to share their narrative stories. The purpose of the blog is for students to understand that we are more alike than we are different, and that everyone has a story that can break your heart.
We are currently accepting submissions from students ages 13-19 who would like to submit their stories. Please click on the link for more information on submission guidelines.
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Please feel free to share with this anyone you think might be interested.
by Med Kharbach
"Looking for some resources on inspirational quotes to use in class? Here are a few of my favourite Pinterest boards where you can have access to a wide collection of quotes and visuals that inspire a love of teaching and learning. Browse through the different materials provided there and you will definitely find some to use with your students in class. If you know about other resources to add to the list, please share with us in the comment form below. Enjoy"
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"I have graded essays for years. I have tried all the tricks to get through my stacks of essays with speed and precision--setting a timer with a reward, coffee grading, yoga grading, dog park grading, almost tossing papers out of the window grading. But nothing worked to improve my ability to turn around papers quicker. In fact, after receiving my "Walking Dead TV reward" for getting through my allotted stack of essays on a Saturday morning, I suddenly realized: I was a "Grading Zombie," and my students were "Grade Zombies."
"I needed to change the tedious and difficult writing process in my classroom. So, I turned to Google tools.
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Cortlandt Manor, NY - (May 9, 2013)- Hudson Valley Hospital Center will open its Farmer's Market for the season on Tuesday, May 14 with a variety of vendors offering fresh produce and other specialty items.
This year, markets will be expanded to twice a month and held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Hours of operation were changed to accommodate community demand for after-work hours. The Farmer's Market, featuring organic produce, fruits, baked goods and gourmet food items, is held in the hospital side parking lot at 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY.
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Welcome back to New York University! Celebrate your return with friends and classmates at programs all week!
Back to the Square is a week of programs held the first week of classes to welcome NYU sophomores, juniors, seniors, and continuing graduate students back to Washington Square and kicks off the academic year with helpful workshops, and educational and social events.
Among the many programs offered during this week, featured programs include the following:
The Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service (CSALS) host an annual Club Fest to introduce students to the 400 student organizations registered with the office.
Program Board's biggest annual event! Free! Entry only with valid NYU ID and Program Board wristband. From Hip-Hop and Hardcore to Indie Rock and Black Metal, Program Board fills this show each year with a mystery performance of buzzbands, solo artists and even DJs.
Class Activities Boards are a great way for NYU undergraduate students to get involved with campus life, meet other active students, plan interesting and fun events, and gain valuable leadership experience. Each Class Activities Board provides engaging programming for the members of its class, from across all of the various schools at NYU. Whether you're looking to get involved or are already involved, all students are welcome to join us for these information sessions.
Come enjoy free food and meet the executive and programming boards of Commuter Student Council. CSC also meets every other week on Tuesdays during the new CSC Socials and will have co-sponsored presentations and events as well. The first commuter luncheon of the year is cosponsored by Commuter & Off-Campus Student Services.
A gritty, funny musical about the lives of NYU students as they experience an array of confounding, confusing, and exciting issues. The Reality Show: NYU is written, performed, and produced by NYU students, and directed by Tisch School of the Arts professor Elizabeth Swados. This production, presented each year to the new incoming class, is also featured each year during Back to the Square for students who want to see it again!
Join us for the Transfer Student Association's first meeting of the school year, where current transfer students will answer any questions you might have as you transition to NYU. They will share advice they wish they'd known when they transferred to NYU, and of course, there will be FREE food!
Each year, the NYU Service Project connects hundreds of NYU students to non-profit organizaitons and government agencies around New York City at the Service Fair. Sponsored by the NYU Center for Student Activities, Leadership, and Service.
Click for a PDF of events and activities throughout the first few weeks of classes.
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Latin America Welcomes Good-Will Visitors During their good-will tour Brooks Hays (left), then president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and Mrs. Hays were presented to the congregation at First Baptist Church, Cali, Colombia, by Rev. Hugo Ruiz, pastor of the church and president of the Colombian Baptist Convention [photograph caption]. Shortly before his term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention expired, Brooks Hays and his wife made a two weeks' good-will tour of several Latin-American countries on behalf of the Foreign Mission Board and Southern Baptists. Included on their itinerary were Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. From each place Mr. and Mrs. Hays visited come reports that their contacts were profitable for Baptist work and for religious liberty in general. Their visit gave Baptists and other evangelicals in these four countries some of the best publicity they have had. Newspapers carried pictures and stories telling who Mr. Hays is and what he was doing in Latin America, as well as advertisements of services in which he spoke. Mr. Hays talked with heads of government and other government officials, including directors of the United States Information Service, ambassadors and other U. S. Embassy officials, and directors of the International Cooperation Administration (Point Four) program. "I encountered many encouraging signs and assurances for the strengthening of religious liberty through these conferences," he says. A new political leadership is emerging in many of the countries of South America, he reports, and these leaders are aware of the part their nations must play in world affairs. Hence, they are increasingly concerned for the rights of minority groups and they are insisting on freedom for all. "Baptists are a small minority in these countries," Mr. Hays reminds Southern Baptists, "and I think we Baptists in the United States have a hard time realizing what this means in areas that have not had a history of respect for individual rights." The day Mr. and Mrs. Hays spent in Bogota, capital of Colombia, is typical of that spent in each city on their itinerary. Arriving in the morning, they were met at the airport by an official from the U.S. Embassy, the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Southern Baptist missionary couple. After a tour of important sections of the city, they were taken to their hotel for lunch and a short rest. Afterward, the Honorable John M. Cabot, U.S. Ambassador to Colombia, called at the hotel and conducted the party to the Embassy. While Mrs. Hays and a missionary wife met appointments elsewhere in the city, Mr. Hays spent the afternoon at the Embassy. In the evening he spoke before the combined congregations of the Baptist churches and missions in Bogotá, meeting in the auditorium of Central Baptist Church. He and his wife were presented with gifts on behalf of all Colombian Baptists. Following the service Mr. and Mrs. Hays were honored at a dinner party at the home of an Embassy official. Here again they made a strong impact for the Baptist cause in Colombia, missionaries report. In other cities receptions were held for the Southern Baptist and missionaries. (Continued on page 32) In Barranquilla, Mr. and Mrs. Hays were given a silver dish inscribed with names of the Baptist churches there [photograph caption]. Mr. and Mrs. Hays were met at the plane in Barranquilla, Colombia, by Rev. and Mrs. John N. Thomas, missionaries [photograph caption]. Mrs. Donald L. Orr and Hoke Smith, Jr., Southern Baptist missionaries, are shown greeting Mr. and Mrs. Hays at a reception in Cali [photograph caption]. Here are some of the three hundred Baptists who formed a motorcade to the Barranquilla airport to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Hays [photograph caption]. 16 (208) (209) 17
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DALEVILLE, Ind. — Children in this homespun Indiana town have a rapt audience of one when they read their favorite book aloud at the local library every Tuesday.
Sitting at perky-eared attention on the rug in the children's section is Sebastian, a Shetland sheepdog who loves to be read to. William Hensley, 7, selected "Clifford's First Valentine Day" to read to Sebastian recently, mainly because it is the tale of a puppy and he considers Sabastian "a special dog" who would enjoy the story. And that he did. Sebastian listened intently to young William tell how the puppy Clifford falls into a chute at the post office, disappears into a mountain of mail and is rescued in time to celebrate Valentine's Day.
"Our children love to read to the dog," said Jessica Clidence, assistant librarian. "Sebastian is so wonderful to sit there and pay attention to what they are reading. It helps to build their confidence."
He also inspires them, she said, because Sebastian had one of his legs surgically removed after a car accident.
Steve Overmyer, Sebastian's owner, said he adopted the dog from a local animal shelter upon learning Sebastian was scheduled to be put to sleep. Overmyer, a library patron, soon discovered Sebastian's joy of listening to children read to him. So he arranged for the weekly session at the library.
"One little boy came in with his mom and they sat on the floor together while he read," said Overmyer. "All of a sudden he realized Sebastian only had three legs. He turned to his mother and said that he wanted to bring his sister in to meet him. She was in a wheelchair."
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By Gavin Keefe
Publication: theday.com
UConn junior Niels Giffey's season is over.
The news is not a surprise.
Giffey fractured his right index finger in Saturday's loss at Cincinnati.
Coach Kevin Ollie told me on Monday that he didn't expect Giffey would return for the final two games.
UConn made it official on Tuesday afternoon after arriving in Florida. The Huskies will play South Florida in Tampa at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
"We're looking at what the doctor says, but I don't see it with a fracture," Ollie said Monday night. "It's pretty tough, especially on his shooting hand."
Ollie made the comments while attending the Glastonbury-New London Class LL tournament game. He was watching his son, Jalen, who plays for Glastonbury, which lost 59-58.
Giffey played a key role off the bench, averaging 4.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. He will not need surgery. It will take him about six to 10 weeks to heal, according to UConn.
Ollie isn't optimistic about junior Shabazz Napier playing Wednesday. Napier will be a game day decision. He continues to receive treatment on his sore right foot. He also is still wearing a walking boot.
Napier had his streak of playing in 102 consecutive games snapped when he sat out againstCincinnati. He didn't practice Tuesday.
"It is still sore to touch," Ollie said of Napier's foot. "We'll see what he has coming up at nine o'clock (Wednesday) and see if he can go. (Team trainer) James (Doran) is doing a great job with his rehabilitation."
If Napier can't play, R.J. Evans of Salem will make his second straight start.
"R.J. is going to be a facilitator out there, a guy that can be our rock," Ollie said, "and help with some of the ball handling responsibilities for Ryan (Boatright)."
UConn closes out the season Saturday, hosting Providence in Storrs.
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Hyper Island Open Day – 26/02/11
The fantastic Hyper Island are holding an Open Day in Stockholm this Saturday (26/02/11)! Click for full info.
Founded in 2005 by an ever growing group of designers, illustrators, coders and makers eager to collect and share the best design work they came across, FormFiftyFive soon became an international showcase of creative work.
We scour the world's best creative talent to keep FormFiftyFive a foremost collection of current design from both the young upstarts and well known masters. We're constantly on the look out for new features that dig even deeper into what's happening in the design community, so get in touch if there's something you'ld like to see on here.
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This is really good, very funny, especially the 'to fast to appreciate it…' bit! I would slightly agree with Jim though. These are all just a collection of treatments/styles and they do work within various contexts. It's probably a bit …
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Families homeschooling under a Notice of Intent are required to evaluate the academic progress of their children in the odd grades beginning in the 3rd grade by using a nationally standardized test or by having an evaluation done by a qualified evaluator. Parents can administer these standardized tests on their own or have someone to do it for them.
Families homeschooling under the CHEC Independent School must fulfill the assessment requirement at the end of every odd school year after a student reaches the 3rd grade. Click here for more information.
Where do I find the test?
You can order a test from several different companies. Please click here to navigate to the list of companies who offer testing services.
The test or evaluation results are to be submitted to the school district that received the notice of intent or to an independent or parochial school within the state of Colorado that is willing to hold test scores. If the test or evaluation results are submitted to an independent or parochial school, the name of the school shall be provided to the school district that received the notice of intent.
The CHEC Independent School is able to hold test scores for those families who have filed a notice of intent and are looking for a place to file the tests. For a one-time fee of $25.00 we will create a file for your family and add test scores as you submit them to us. Please print and mail the Request Form, copy of test scores, and payment to CHEC Independent School, 10461 South Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134.
Both the homeschool law and the CHEC Independent School policy is to require a nationally standardized test. The TCAP is specific only to students in Colorado which does not fulfill this requirement.
Testing FAQ answered by the Teaching Home
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) – 4-year degree required by the administrator; is timed; gives detailed report of test results; HSLDA now interprets the core total from ITBS as satisfying Colorado law for a composite score, so the extra tests to get a "composite" score from ITBS are not deemed necessary. Click here for a sample of the Performance Profile you will receive after completing the test.
Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) – 4 year degree required by the administrator; is untimed; gives detailed report of test results. As of late 2012, qualified parents or relatives are allowed to administer the SAT to their own children without at least one other family being present for testing. (Please Note: this is not the SAT that high school students take for college admission. You can find information about the college admission SAT test below under High School Testing)
California Achievement Test (CAT) – No special requirements for the administrator; basic report of test results, online version available (When you see Catform, it is referring to a testing program, not a specific test). For more information on interpreting CAT results Click Here
Terra Nova Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) - the publisher of the CAT/5, with its 1991 norms, has released this new test that was last normed in 2005. There are no special requirements for the administrator.
NOTE:The PSAT, SAT, and ACT are college entrance exams and do not qualify as Nationally Standardized Achievement tests as required by Colorado homeschool law.
Bob Jones University Press, Testing and Evaluation Service
bjupress.com – BJ Testing and Evaluation Service
Tests available: Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Stanford Achievement Test
Christian Liberty Academy
Christian Liberty Press Testing
Tests available: California Achievement Test (CAT, 1970), mail-in and online CAT
Note: Christian Liberty does not send a composite test score and Colorado Law requires a composite score.
FOR MAIL IN TEST ORDERS: If you order a test through Christian Liberty, please request a composite score when ordering.
FOR ONLINE TESTS: If your student takes the online test, AFTER you have received the results (they come via email) please contact Christian Liberty for a composite score. Requests can be submitted to either email@example.com, or (800) 348-0899, press 6.
Bayside School Services
Bayside School Services – CAT/5 & TCS
Pearson Education
Stanford 10: Online and Paper Options
Seton Homeschool Services
California Achievement Test (CAT-E)
Family Academy of Christian Education offers the PSATs to all students that would like to take it. Although the PSAT does not qualify as a nationally standardized test, it is especially beneficial for 11th graders as this is where National Merit Scholarship winners are found.
Also, any family that needs to test can obtain the CAT5, CAT6 or IOWA tests, at a discounted price, through FACE. All grades are on hand for immediate use.
Brewer Testing Services
2853 Davis Road
East Bend, NC 27018
Testing questions: 336-699-3997
Ordering questions: firstname.lastname@example.com
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Terra Nova Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS)
Catforms Testing Service
Elida OH
2388 Cremean Rd
Elida OH 45807
Catforms Testing Service provides homeschool testing materials and scoring for the 1970 California Achievement Test. Some of the benefits the Catforms program offers are online ordering, affordable prices, flexible testing dates, and personal service. Student test results include color charts showing performance at a glance, a detailed analysis of specific strengths and weaknesses, and cumulative records from year to year. Sample test results can be found on the website. Parents can administer tests themselves and scoring times are prompt. Of special interest is a new section, www.catforms.com/pages/Testing-101.html , containing valuable information about achievement tests and tests in general.
Service: We provide the 1970 California Achievement Tests for home schools and private schools. We have been in business since 1994. Our web site, www.catforms.com, gives a complete description of our services and downloadable order forms.
HSLDA's testing information page
The inclusion of the following entries does not constitute an endorsement by Christian Home Eduators of Colorado of the program, organization, or tutor. It is the parent's responsibility to investigate who will be involved in their children's education. We encourage parents to thoroughly investigate a potential tester and to stay involved on an ongoing basis with their children's testers. You should also ask for references and talk to others who have used these organizations/persons' talents.
Josie Bloodworth
Conifer, Littleton, Highlands Ranch
Services: Evaluations, Portfolio Assessments, Testing
Credentials: MA Curriculum and Instruction, CO certified teacher
Shannon Atwater
ITBS/Woodcock-Johnson III, Stanford Achievement Test
Christian Cottage Home School Services
3560 W. Dawson Road
Sedalia, CO 80135
303-688-6626 / 888-286-5494
Woodcock Johnson Diagnostic Test
Jill Bailey
Colorado Springs, CO 719-637-0797
Jan Hummel
Loveland, CO 970-667-1449
Yvonne Polhemus
Castle Rock, CO
Sharon Lindsay
Sedalia, CO
Woodcock Johnson Diagnostic Test
Colorado Heritage Education School Systems (CHESS)
James Clifford, Administrator
1300 9th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills), personal evaluation
Westminster 303-426-8484
CAT, ITBS, TerraNova/CAT 6
On-line standardized testing by CTB/McGraw Hill
Cheryl Kasson, PhD
Denver Metro Area 303-922-2797
Evaluator, portfolio assessment, specializes in unschooling and special needs
Elma Field
Denver 303-423-5664
ITBS, evaluations. Also gives curriculum advice and advice on getting started.
Reading evaluations and solutions
Nancy Horne, MS
Colorado Springs Area 719-495-9702
M. Lee Watt
Denver, Colorado 303-985-8840
Woodcock Johnson, FirstSTEP, Interactive Metronome, PACE, approved BJU tester, identify underlying casuses of learning difficulties.
Dayspring Christian Schools
Greeley 970-330-1151
SAT, ACT, PSAT, PLAN. AP for Biology, English, History, Calculus
Deborah Randall: Learning in the Springs
Homeschool Evaluator and Testing Assistance
Website: learningsprings.wix.com/learningsprings
Telephone: 719-229-6933
Shema Christian Academy
Carol Hartz 303-678-1989
Diane Aschmann 303-678-1672
PO Box U
Berthoud, CO 80513
Offers Stanford Achievement Test , CAT, ITBS
Glenda Childs
Shiloh Christian Academy
Highlands Ranch, CO
Woodcock Johnson III Test of Achievement
303 937-1567
Credentials: BA~Elem. Ed. & MA ~ Curriculum & Instruction, 22 years of experience in the field of education
Elizabeth Ridgway, MS
Northern Colorado
MS, Special Education and Educational Diagnostics, BS in Education, Teaching Certificates in CO, TX, and IL.
Woodcoock Johnson III Test and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Julie Grotheer
Elizabeth, CO
Service: testing in reading, spelling writing, and math K-6th website: www.learning-consultant.com
Credentials: CO. Certified special educator and Elementary Ed. 20 years of experience in public, private, and charter schools.
Judy Van Acker
Canon City, CO
Evaluator since 1990. Whether you use a formal curriculum or you are an unschooler, this easy evaluation template will meet your needs, and fulfill the requirements of Colorado Homeschool Law. Credentials: Colorado Certified Teacher. Masters in Library Science.
Joan Girkins
Service: Stanford Achievement Test, Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Credentials: I am an approved tester through Bob Jones University
Kim Almas
Broomfield and surrounding cities
email@example.com (preferred)
Service: Evaluations based on work samples (portfolios or notebooks welcome!) and oral reading assessment. My approach is thorough, yet not intimidating or overwhelming for your child.
Credentials: Current teaching license in CO and CA. Experience with a variety of schooling methods, styles, and curricula. Experience working with special needs and accelerated students. 10 years in the classroom, 3 years as consultant/evaluator for a homeschool charter, and currently a homeschooling mom.
Kate Buckius
Service: Educational Assessment
Credentials: BA in Elementary Education, MA in Special Education
Michelle Malchuk
Greeley, Evans, Johnstown
Service: testing
Credentials: Bob Jones approved tester
Angela Dormish
Service: evaluations, testing, and tutoring.
Credentials: BS in Elementary Education Homeschooler and Options School Teacher
Wanda Eppes, Psy.D.
Woodland Park
Service: Testing: IQ/Autism/ Academics/Attention/ Processing/Behavior/Mood/Personality
Credentials: Licensed Colorado Psychologist and CDE School Psychologist. Former Home-School mom, public school teacher and currently dual practitioner with a Christian worldview.
Karen Beach
Denver, Littleton, Morrison
Service: Testing
Credentials: Certified Elementary School Teacher Orton-Giullingham/Barton Certified Tutor
Whitney Wade
Colorado Springs, Peyton, Falcon, Fountain
Service: Testing
Credentials: Stanford/Iowa Test administrator
If you are enrolled with the CHEC Independent School for the current academic year, you are considered a private school educator/student and the assessment laws applicable to homeschoolers are not applicable to Independent School families. The policies listed below will define the requirements for students enrolled in the CHEC Independent School.
an assessment (any of the options listed below) is required at the close of odd academic years, not grade levels. (e.g., end of 2015, 2017, 2019 academic years)
every student who has reached the age that would typically have him/her in 3rd grade is required to submit an assessment per the details below.
the CHEC Independent School will accept:
if a student is in the grade that matches his age, he/she may use any of the three options.
if a student is operating at a higher modified grade level, they may use any of the three options but if a Nationally Standardized test is chosen, they must take the test of the modified (higher) grade level.
if a student is operating at a lower grade level, they must submit either a professional academic evaluation or Parent/Teacher Assessment. We cannot accept test results from an older student submitting a lower-grade Nationally Standardized Achievement test.