FireBoard Site Syndication http://bethere.org Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:07:06 -0600 FireBoard 1.0.5RC2 http://bethere.org/components/com_fireboard/template/default/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://bethere.org FireBoard Site Syndication http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=144#145 We are excited to host this event and look forward to your attendance! Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:35:17 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=37&id=143#143 We are very excited to announce our partnership with the Be There Organization! This campaign will allow us to remember the importance of "Being There" for our children! As part of that campaign, we have also have opened @YourSchool...a social networking site to help us all stay connected! We are looking forward to hearing from you! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:27:05 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=139#139 Need to know more? Let us know how we can better inform you. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:22:55 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=105#137 Great idea! Thank you for posting. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:58:29 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=130#130 Congratulate our softball team on their 4-1 victory over Liberty County this week. GREAT JOB ladies! Keep up the good work! Good luck in the Tattnall Tournament! Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:26:38 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=120#120 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf AASD’s homeless liaison is Ms. Dona Harris. Contact her regarding any issues related to a student being homeless. Please contact Ms. Harris for any questions or further explanation if you have any concerns. Dona Harris, M.S.W. School Social Worker Atlanta Area School for the Deaf 890 N. Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021 Telephone: 404-298-3613 TTY: 404-296-6626 Fax: 404-299-4485 Email: doharris@doe.k12.ga.us Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:57:05 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=119#119 Title 1 PIP Welcomes you to a New School Year! As the new school year starts we are beginning by involving all of the families of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD). Our goal is to share with you the information we are learning and providing you with resources, skills, and contacts that will help you to become strong advocates for your students, in the school as well as the community. What’s happening this year? We are coming to you!!!! Beginning in October, AASD will set up Satellite sign language classes in various communities. *We need your input, therefore please complete the attachment and submit it to Dona Harris, School Social Worker no later than Wednesday, September 1. Were you able to attend the Parent Involvement Program Workshops the previous school year? If so, you know the great topics that were discussed. This year will not be different except we would like to know the topics that interest you. *Please take the time to complete the attachment and return it to Dona Harris, School Social Worker no later than Wednesday, September 1. Finally, two special topics will be discussed to start the school year to involve parents as partners with the school. Saturday, September 11, 10 AM- 2 PM, the Parent Involvement Program workshop will focus on Bullying and Suicide Prevention. This is a workshop that every person employed with AASD was mandated to attend and we want to be sure that parents have the same information. Saturday, September 25, 10 AM- 2 PM, Parent Involvement Program workshop will host a Title 1 Conference- Parent Involvement Program Open House, “Meet the Community”. Attend and gain information about Title 1; what it means, what the funding is used for and how it affects AASD and you. Outside agencies and businesses will be invited to this special day to provide information regarding community resources. Both days promise to be exciting and informative. As with all of our workshops we provide childcare, free tutoring for the AASD student through SES (Supplemental Educational Services) funding and light refreshments. *(Please Note: If you attended AASD registration day and completed the attached forms you do not need to complete and submit the attached forms.) We look forward to seeing many of you again and meeting some of you for the first time! Dona Harris Parent Involvement Coordinator Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:55:21 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=118#118 Call 404-298-4866 to request application. Deadline to submit: August 28, 2010 Don't forget we offer Parent Involvement Activities while the children receive tutoring. Title 1 Parent Involvement Program Parent Involvement Program Workshops and Free Tutoring Saturdays 10 AM-2 PM Save the Dates: Saturday, September 11: “Bullying and Suicide Prevention” Saturday, September 25: Title 1 Conference and Parent Involvement Program Open House: “Meet the Community” Have an opportunity to win 4 tickets to the new season Falcon football games by attending each workshop. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:48:10 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=117#117 July 23, 2010 Dear AASD Families, The Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA), formally known as No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires schools identified as needing improvement to notify parents/guardians of the school’s academic achievement. The purpose of this letter is to notify our AASD families of the options available to students under ESEA. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is one of the cornerstones of the ESEA. It is a measure of year-to-year student achievement on statewide tests. Title I schools that do not meet the State standard for AYP in the same subject for two or more consecutive years are placed in Needs Improvement (NI). The AYP status for Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD) is “Needs Improvement Year 6.” As you are aware, AASD is a state school that provides special education services for deaf and hard of hearing students. AASD closely monitors student progress and regularly informs parents of individual student development. However, the state-wide assessments used to determine AYP compares our student test results to the test results of other schools in Georgia rather than individual student progress. AASD did not make AYP using the state-wide assessments to determine student achievement. In compliance with the requirements of ESEA, all students enrolled in a school identified as “Needs Improvement” has the opportunity to enroll in a school not designated as Needs Improvement. “Public School Choice” is the official name of this transfer option. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides specific protections and procedures for students in special education. Therefore, parents/guardians interested in the “Public School Choice” option should contact their local school system to schedule an Individualized Education Program (IEP) conference to discuss placement options. AASD will offer supplemental educational services (SES) for Free Tutoring. Supplemental educational services include academic assistance such as tutoring, remediation, and other educational interventions designed to increase student achievement. These services will be provided at no cost. Enclosed please find the free tutoring application for the 2010-2011 school year. Please bring the completed form to the SES table on Registration Day or return to school to the attention of Gray McKenzie. AASD will continue to implement a School Improvement Plan to address student achievement and improve student outcomes. We welcome and need your input in the development and implementation of our School Improvement Plan. Please contact my office at 404.296.7101, if you have questions. Sincerely, Kenney Moore School Director Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:40:07 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=116#116 Under The Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 ESEA) formally known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) A. Grounds for a Complaint Any individual, organization or agency ("complainant") may file a complaint with the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD) if that individual, organization or agency believes and alleges that the school is violating a Federal statute or regulation that applies to a program under the No Child Left Behind Act. The complaint must allege a violation that occurred not more than one (1) year prior to the date that the complaint is received, unless a longer period is reasonable because the violation is considered systemic or ongoing. B. Federal Programs for Which Complaints Can Be Filed 1. Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies 2. Title I, Part B, Subpart 3: Even Start Family Literacy 3. Title I, Part C: Education of Migrant Children 4. Title I, Part D: Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk 5. Title I, Part F: Comprehensive School Reform 6. Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund 7. Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology 8. Title III, Part A: English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement 9. Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1: Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities 10. Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2: Community Service Grants 11. Title IV, Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers 12. Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs 13. Title VI, Part A, Subpart 1, Section 6111: State Assessment Program 14. Title VI, Part A, Subpart 1, Section 6112: Enhanced Assessment Instruments Competitive Grant Program 15. Title VI, Part B, Subpart 2: Rural and Low-Income Schools 16. Title IX, Part E, Subpart 1, Section 9503: Complaint Process for Participation of Private School Children C. Filing a Complaint A complaint must be made in writing and signed by the complainant. The complaint must include the following: 1. A statement that the school, agency or consortium of agencies has violated a requirement of a Federal statute or regulation that applies to an applicable program; 2. The date on which the violation occurred; 3. The facts on which the statement is based and the specific requirement allegedly violated (include citation to the Federal statute or regulation); 4. A list of the names and telephone numbers of individuals who can provide additional information; 5. Whether a complaint has been filed with any other government agency, and if so, which agency; 6. Copies of all applicable documents supporting the complainant's position; and 7. The address of the complainant. There are three options for submitting a complaint: 1) Mail: Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Attn: Kenney Moore, School Director 890 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021 2) Email: Kemoore@doe.k12.ga.us 3) Fax 404-299-4485 D. Investigation of Complaint Within ten (10) days of receipt of the complaint, the School Director or his or her designee will issue a Letter of Acknowledgement to the complainant that contains the following information: 1. The date the Department received the complaint; 2. How the complainant may provide additional information; 3. A statement of the ways in which the School may investigate or address the complaint; and 4. Any other pertinent information. Appropriate staff will review the information and determine whether: 1. Additional information is needed; 2. An on-site investigation must be conducted; 3. Other measures must be taken to resolve the issues raised in the complaint; or a Letter of Findings can be issued. If additional information or an investigation is necessary, the school (AASD) will have sixty (60) days from receipt of the information or completion of the investigation to issue a Letter of Findings. If the Letter of Findings indicates that a violation has been found, corrective action will be required and timelines for completion will be included. Either the 30-day or the 60-day timelines outlined above may be extended, if exceptional circumstances exist. The Letter of Findings will be sent directly to the complainant, as well as the other parties involved. E. Right of Appeal If an individual, organization or agency is aggrieved by the final decision of the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, that individual, organization or agency has the right to request review of the decision by the United States Secretary of Education. The review is at the Secretary's discretion. For complaints filed pursuant to Section 9503 (20 U.S.C. §7883, complaint process for participation of private school children), a complainant may appeal the Department's decision to the United States Secretary of Education no later than thirty (30) days from the date on which the complainant receives the Letter of Findings. The appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the Department's decision and include a complete statement of the reasons supporting the appeal. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:37:14 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=115#115 Guidance C-6 is for Advising Parents of the Right to Know Information about a Teacher’s Qualifications as Required by NCLB [Section 1111(6) (A) ESEA.] August 16, 2010 Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s): Your child attends Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, which receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Your child’s school has not met these standards in Reading, English Language Arts and Math for 6 years consecutive years and therefore has not made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Due to not meeting these standards for 6 years your child’s school has been identified as a School in Need of Improvement. At Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, we are very proud of our teachers and feel they are ready for the coming school year and are prepared to give your child a high-quality education. As a Title I school, we must meet federal regulations related to teacher qualifications as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA), formally known as No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) .These regulations allow you to learn more about your child’s teachers’ training and credentials. We are happy to provide this information to you. At any time, you may ask: • Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject he/she is teaching, • Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through which state qualifications were waived, and • What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate certificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration. You may also ask whether your child receives help from a paraprofessional. If your child receives this assistance, we can provide you with information about the paraprofessional’s qualifications. Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals are highly skilled. If you have any questions about your child’s assignment to a teacher or paraprofessional, please contact Mr. Kenney Moore, at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf at 404-298-3998 or email me at kemoore@doe.k12.ga.us. Sincerely, Kenney Moore School Director Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:34:38 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=114#114 Georgia Project for Assistive Technology www.gpat.org/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:32:35 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=113#113 Georgia Parent Mentor Program www.parentmentors.org Georgia Parent Information Center www.georgiapic Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:31:35 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=112#112 Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education www.dtae.org/ Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia www.usg.edu State Independent Living Council (DOL) www.vocrehabga.org/inliv.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:24 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=111#111 No Child Left Behind http://www.NoChildLeftBehind.gQv/ U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:25:13 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=110#110 Georgia Department of Human Resources http://dhr.georgia.gov Georgia Department of Education http://www.doe.kl2.ga.us Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) http://www.dol.state.ga.us/ DOL - Disability Adjudication/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) http://www.vocrehabga.org/lev3s.html Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (School programs) http://www.dji.state.ga.us/ Georgia Department of Corrections (School programs) http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:23:05 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=109#109 Babies Can't Wait http://www.ph.dhr.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/index.shtml Head Start http://www.georgiaheadstart.org/ Georgia Parent Infant Network for Educational Services (Georgia PINES) http://www.doe.kl2.ga.us/stateschools/gapines.html KinderStart Search Engine http://www.kinderstart.com/familvdvnamics/advocacygroups.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:21:21 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=108#108 Georgia Department of Education www.doe.kl2.ga.us No Child Left Behind www.NoChildLeftBehind.gov Georgia Project for Assistive Technology www.gpat.org Georgia Learning Connections www.glc.kl2.ga.us Georgia Learning Resources System www.glrs.org Georgia Council for Exceptional Children www.gacec.org Georgia Council for Hearing Impairment www.gachi.org/educationlinks.htm State National Resources Early Intervention Services Resource Page www.harkit.com/EIS/states.html Georgia Mental Health Resource Online www.mcg.edu/Resources/MH/sourcebk/sect3.html Georgia ARC Network, Inc. arcga.org/ National Resources IDEA http://www.ideapractices.org/idealinks.htm CADRE (legal issues) http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/ Office of Special Education Programs www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/Policv/IDEA/index.html National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities www.nichcv.org/ U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) accesseric.org Early Intervention Services Resource Page www.harkit.com/EIS/states.html WrightsLaw (Legal Information) www.wrightslaw.com/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:19:14 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=107#107 Parents Educating Parents and Professionals for All Children www.peppac.org/ 1-800-322-7065 (GA only) or (770) 577-7771 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:09:24 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=48&id=106#106 Parent to Parent of Georgia www.parenttoparentofga.org/default.htm 1-800-229-2038 (770)451-5484 Georgia Advocacy Office www.gao.org (404) 885-1234 Governor's Council for Developmental Disabilities www.ga-ddcouncil.org Georgians for Children www.georgians.com Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities www.aadd.org/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:02:10 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=102#104 Thanks! Hope you guys are having a great year! Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:32:54 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=99#99 Why a new composite schedule at the high school? What was wrong with last year's schedule? 1) Economics -- a 7 period day schedule is the most economical schedule for us to run -- our Block/Skinny schedule that we had last year is the most expensive to run 2) Student Achievement -- with our implementation of the seven period day on three days each week and block instruction two days each week we are giving our students the chance to dig deeper into the lab classes that they may have. We are also providing student remediation for standardized tests during the course of the school day through our development of "Tide Time" on Thursdays each week from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. *"Tide Time" is a 90 minute block of time that will be broken into two 45 minute segments. These segments will be used for remediation with students for standardized tests in areas that our students are struggling in. Readdressing (re-teaching) will also be done in the data strand areas where we don't quite match up to the RESA and State averages of student achievement. Make up work, re-testing, and a "Club Time" will also be embedded within this schedule in an effort to eliminate excuses for a lack of academic student success and promote extracurricular activity involvement for all of our students. More information on our schedule will be coming soon. Please feel free to ask questions. Thank you for your interest in Long County High School! ROLL TIDE!!! Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:43:47 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=98#98 Tell us what your students thought of the first day of school at Long County High School? Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:21:57 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=95#96 You are so right! Papa and Granny have tried to instill "Sharing and Caring" all our married lives. Other points of view include a parent sitting on bedside for some one-on-one sharing. Including the children in "banking business" is a great idea. Children would benefit if they had their own bank account, a savings account, to learn responsibility. Setting goals, long and short, is vital to self-esteem. And remember, "A Family that Prays together, Stays together". Teaching R&R is not rest and recreation. Respect and Responsibility will help a child and parent to bond for life. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:17:47 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=45&id=63#63 Welcome to the Parent Community portal for the Westville Schools Be There! Campaign. Mon, 10 May 2010 09:33:25 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=17#48 I whole heartedly agree that regular chores around the house are not paid chores. It's part of being in a family unit. But, yes, bigger once and a while chores are paid for in our house. Our children go to Washington DC when they are 9 with their grandmother and they save up and earn extra when there is a larger goal like that in mind. They are not allowed to use their chore money for candy and other certain items. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:15:35 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=30&id=38#47 Did you ask that teacher to give you the extra homework? Maybe he/she will give it to you not as an assignment, but as extra nongraded challenge work that you can work on at your own pace at home. I know my child's teacher does that. Giving differentiated instruction AND homework is a common practice at my child's school. We love it. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:11:52 -0600 http://www.bethere.org/index.php/parents-family/parent-conversations/parent-conversations?func=view&catid=14&id=42#42 I enjoy connecting with my son during weekend campouts. There are times of frustration and triumph when you see your child and others take what you teach them like cooking, camping or fishing and succeed or stumble on their own, but then continue to try and gain in the end. B.E. YIS Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:15:53 -0700