Join The College Success Foundation to create a statewide college access network.
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Breakfast and networking reception begin at 9 a.m.
Summit 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What: KnowHow2GO College Access Summit
Where: University of Washington
HUB West Ballroom – Seattle campus
Who: You, along with college access providers, youth-serving
organizations, and community leaders from around the state
On May 20, 2008, the Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA) in partnership with College Success Foundation (CSF) will launch KnowHow2GO Washington at a statewide college access summit.
Reminder: Space is limited, so click here to register and reserve your spot.
The summit will feature:
• KnowHow2GO campaign launch and College Bound scholarship program
• What's happening in your region and best practices from national and statewide experts
• Breakout sessions and peer learning opportunities
• Networking with statewide and regional partners
• Information on the availability of mini-grants
Ultimately, our vision is to create a statewide network around college access — and we need your participation.
• In addition to launching the KnowHow2GO campaign, our vision is to help more students connect to resources — like you — in their local community.
• A statewide network of college access providers, advocates and youth-serving organizations will help more students realize their college aspirations.
• KnowHow2GO Washington presents a timely opportunity to realize this common vision and create a shared agenda around college readiness and access.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
10 Ways to Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Home
1. Recognize the great diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander ethnicities and languages. How many can you name?
2. Read about Asian Pacific American History.
3. Talk with your child about the moments in our history that we should never forget.
• What happened to Japanese Americans during World War II?
• How did Chinese immigrants contribute to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?
• Who was the first Asian Pacific American governor in the continental United States?
4. Some Asian Americans came to the United States as refugees. Talk with your child about what it means to be a refugee.
5. Put on a play or do a readers’ theater of an Asian or Pacific Islander folk tale.
6. Visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum or the Wing Luke Asian Museum. Go on the Chinatown Discovery Tour.
7. Make a Hawaiian lei with your child or learn how to make a paper crane.
8. Write a haiku.
9. Many people know about Ellis Island and the important role it played in receiving immigrants from European countries. What do you know about Angel Island?
10. Make banana pancakes.
2. Read about Asian Pacific American History.
3. Talk with your child about the moments in our history that we should never forget.
• What happened to Japanese Americans during World War II?
• How did Chinese immigrants contribute to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?
• Who was the first Asian Pacific American governor in the continental United States?
4. Some Asian Americans came to the United States as refugees. Talk with your child about what it means to be a refugee.
5. Put on a play or do a readers’ theater of an Asian or Pacific Islander folk tale.
6. Visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum or the Wing Luke Asian Museum. Go on the Chinatown Discovery Tour.
7. Make a Hawaiian lei with your child or learn how to make a paper crane.
8. Write a haiku.
9. Many people know about Ellis Island and the important role it played in receiving immigrants from European countries. What do you know about Angel Island?
10. Make banana pancakes.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Civil Rights Conference on the dropout crisis in the Northwest (May 30, 2008)
The Dropout Crisis in the Northwest: Confronting the Graduation Crisis in All Communities with Special Focus on American Indian and Alaska Native Students is scheduled for May 30, 2008 at the University of Washington.
Our feature speakers will include Susan C. Faircloth of Penn State University, Christopher B. Swanson of Education Week, Nettie E. Legters of Johns Hopkins University, Mandy Smoker Broaddus of the Office of Public Instruction in Helena, Montana, Sally Brownfield of Hood Canal School District, and Gary Orfield, among others.
Click here to register. Registration is free to the public.
Lunch will be provided. Due to our limited space, we will confirm your registration by email before May 26, 2008. Please join us. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Our feature speakers will include Susan C. Faircloth of Penn State University, Christopher B. Swanson of Education Week, Nettie E. Legters of Johns Hopkins University, Mandy Smoker Broaddus of the Office of Public Instruction in Helena, Montana, Sally Brownfield of Hood Canal School District, and Gary Orfield, among others.
Click here to register. Registration is free to the public.
Lunch will be provided. Due to our limited space, we will confirm your registration by email before May 26, 2008. Please join us. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Washington State Coalition for Language Access Conference
The WASCLA Conference brings together participants throughout Washington State to share improvements and progress in working to ensure access to Limited English Proficient individuals.
Who Should Attend?
Those who are interested in language access including interpreters, translators and those providing services in the following areas: domestic violence, sexual assault, crimes such as trafficking, advocacy, law enforcement, housing, health- care, immigration, public benefits, family law, and government services.
Goals for the Summit:
Learn more about LEP policies, interpreter and translator best practices, training for staff on working with interpreters, telephonic interpreting, interpreter and translator certification, reimbursement systems, translation models, and cultural competence. Discuss a statewide database to share interpreter and translator resources. Network with professional interpreters and translators.
Click here for more information.
Who Should Attend?
Those who are interested in language access including interpreters, translators and those providing services in the following areas: domestic violence, sexual assault, crimes such as trafficking, advocacy, law enforcement, housing, health- care, immigration, public benefits, family law, and government services.
Goals for the Summit:
Learn more about LEP policies, interpreter and translator best practices, training for staff on working with interpreters, telephonic interpreting, interpreter and translator certification, reimbursement systems, translation models, and cultural competence. Discuss a statewide database to share interpreter and translator resources. Network with professional interpreters and translators.
Click here for more information.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Preventing the Kindergarten Readiness Gap
Dear Education Leaders and Supporters:
As we implement multiple strategies to meet state standards and “leave no child behind,” we cannot ignore the readiness skills of our future students. Forty percent of children walk into kindergarten already one to three years behind. What happens in the early learning years, long before a child enters kindergarten, has a profound impact on his or her future education.
Educators want to get out of the remediation business because it doesn’t work well and it is very costly. Early intervention is a powerful strategy, such as offering READY! for Kindergarten classes for parents and primary caregivers of children birth to age five. The READY! for Kindergarten program focuses on fun family activities that lead to school readiness. Over 50 school districts are benefiting from this approach.
You and your colleagues are invited to attend a one-day seminar presented by the National Children’s Reading Foundation. The attached brochure contains all of the information. Please join us to discover the unexpected research and practical options for narrowing and eliminating the readiness gap before students enter kindergarten.
Click here to learn more or to register now.
From the National Children's Reading Foundation
www.readingfoundation.org
As we implement multiple strategies to meet state standards and “leave no child behind,” we cannot ignore the readiness skills of our future students. Forty percent of children walk into kindergarten already one to three years behind. What happens in the early learning years, long before a child enters kindergarten, has a profound impact on his or her future education.
Educators want to get out of the remediation business because it doesn’t work well and it is very costly. Early intervention is a powerful strategy, such as offering READY! for Kindergarten classes for parents and primary caregivers of children birth to age five. The READY! for Kindergarten program focuses on fun family activities that lead to school readiness. Over 50 school districts are benefiting from this approach.
You and your colleagues are invited to attend a one-day seminar presented by the National Children’s Reading Foundation. The attached brochure contains all of the information. Please join us to discover the unexpected research and practical options for narrowing and eliminating the readiness gap before students enter kindergarten.
Click here to learn more or to register now.
From the National Children's Reading Foundation
www.readingfoundation.org
Celebrating Earth Day at Home
On April 22nd, we join over 100 different countries in celebrating Earth Day. This is an opportunity to appreciate nature and discover ways to protect our environment. At home and in the classroom, it is a great time to learn with our children about our planet and how each of us can contribute to keeping it clean.
Ten Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with your Child:
1. Talk about how her daily choices impact the rest of the world.
2. Participate in local Earth Day celebrations.
3. Decorate your house for Earth Day with homemade crafts.
4. Take a tour of your house. What could you do at home to use less electricity and water?
5. Read about an endangered species.
6. Talk to your child about how to reduce your household garbage. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
7. Join the Environmental Kids Club.
8. Enjoy nature. Go for a walk. Go to a park. Play outside!
9. Plant a tree.
10. Talk about how to stay safe from environmental risks at home.
Ten Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with your Child:
1. Talk about how her daily choices impact the rest of the world.
2. Participate in local Earth Day celebrations.
3. Decorate your house for Earth Day with homemade crafts.
4. Take a tour of your house. What could you do at home to use less electricity and water?
5. Read about an endangered species.
6. Talk to your child about how to reduce your household garbage. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
7. Join the Environmental Kids Club.
8. Enjoy nature. Go for a walk. Go to a park. Play outside!
9. Plant a tree.
10. Talk about how to stay safe from environmental risks at home.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Hands-on Environmental Lessons
Students learn how to test water quality and gain a better understanding of the local environment.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to learn more.
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