Posted by myideas1 on 3rd July 2008
Parents, you are your child’s first teacher. You know what can create a successful or disastrous day for your child. Be confident that you can offer valuable information to the school staff about meeting your child’s needs. In order to sufficiently do so, you must know your child’s (IEP) Individual Education Plan. Be sure to understand the details, specifically in the areas of: goals and objectives, placement, and supportive aids (classroom modifications and testing accommodations).
Be Proactive
The person who initiates communication can set the tone for the relationship. Waiting until you receive that phone call or letter from school before making a formal introduction creates a reaction versus a proactive purposeful intent. Educators are there to support your child’s educational experiences. See them as a friend or colleague. Remember that as with any other relationship, the more you are supportive, the better the relationship works.
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Posted by myideas1 on 10th June 2008
Thomas F. Jones, Principal Attorney with Jones & Associates in Atlanta, Georgia, shares some hard facts about medical malpractice.
He is a native Atlantan who received his Bachelor of Science and Electrical Engineering degrees from Howard University in Washington, DC. Since graduating from Emory University Law School in 1974, he has been engaged in the private practice of law in the Atlanta area.
In 1978, he obtained a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of his client in the adoption case of Quilloin v. Walcott, 434 U.S. 246 (1978).
Jones & Associates is a full service law firm that has earned an AV rating from the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory indicating the highest degree of legal ability, diligence, and ethical conduct in handling client matters.
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Posted by myideas1 on 5th June 2008
Orrin Hudson is teaching kids how to make the most of their endgame. Since 2001, he has been giving free, 16-week chess workshops for inner-city kids across the nation. But his students learn more than how to play chess. They learn to apply the strategies used in the game such as problem solving and thinking ahead to succeed in life.
So far, Hudson has coached more than 20,000 kids in more than 15 states. “You have everything within you to win the game,” Hudson tells his students. “If you make the right moves, you can get the right results.”
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Posted by myideas1 on 7th April 2008
A first generation high school and college graduate, Dr. John believes in the power of education. She received her B.S. degree from Alabama State University, her M.S. degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Argosy University in Atlanta.
Dr. John credits her elementary gifted resource teacher, Ms. Beverly Rickerts, with shaping her commitment to educational advocacy. She ran into her former teacher at a local restaurant a couple of weeks after her college graduation. After sharing the exciting news of obtaining a college degree, Dr. John’s life was forever changed when her teacher responded with, “I am so proud of you. I can remember when my colleagues did not believe that a little Haitian girl could be labeled as gifted. I knew you had the potential to accomplish great things.” Those words became the foundation to Dr. John’s lifelong commitment to providing a voice for students who are voiceless to ensure that they reach their destiny.
When off the clock, Dr. John enjoys volunteering with community organizations, writing, surfing the Internet, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She is a member of numerous local and national educational and civic organizations.
Dr. Wislene John graces the cover of the 2008 Platinum Edition of People You Need to Know. Her office can be reached at 678-206-2673.
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