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Special Education News -- Rhode Island Stats And Links Offices button to outside web pageRhode island Department of button to outside webpageDepartment of education. parent and Family Links check out For Families http://www.specialednews.com/states/ri/rilinks.html
Extractions: Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1995-2001 Allocation: '95-'01 Authorized: '95-'01 Funds Missed: $111.8 million $413.9 million $302.1 million 2001 Allocation: Possible 2002 Increase: Possible 2002 Allocation: $20.1 million $17.1 million $37.2 million SOURCES: Council for Exceptional Children reprint of aggregated actual allocations from U.S. Department of Education and full funding estimates derived by Fiscal Planning Services, Inc. based on information from IDEA Funding Coalition data. FY2002 appropriation under Harkin-Hagel plan estimated by American Association of School Administrators Federal and State Government Links
RIOHE Presents Preparing For College 5 rhode island Postsecondary education resources. Why go to college in rhode island? You don't have for higher education in rhode island on the following http://www.ribghe.org/text/riresourcestext.htm
Extractions: You don't have to be a fan of the highly rated television show " Providence " to love the Ocean State. Rhode Island is part of New England in the northeastern corner of the United States. Rhode Island is a state with legendary mansions , over 100 miles of beautiful beaches , unspoiled scenic trails as well as a growing, modern capital city Providence There is always something to do and see in Rhode Island, whatever your interests from the usual recreational activities like going to the beach or shopping to whale watching. Rhode Island is the home of the third oldest zoo in the United States Roger Willams Park Zoo . Called "New England's Great Zoo" by the Boston Globe, it is considered to be among America's top ten zoos. Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S., it is one of the biggest in terms of the gifts to the country. It offers a unique blend of geographic, historic and cultural diversity, as well as a wide range of recreational activities. Despite its size, Rhode Island offers one of the nation's largest concentrations of registered historic landmarks.
Extractions: Program Office: Daisy Greenfield U.S. Department of Education Announces $11. 7 Million in Support for Parent Education Resource Centers in 19 States U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige today announced that nonprofit organizations working with school districts in 19 states will receive a total of $11.7 million to set up local parent information and resource centers in communities across the nation. "If we are to leave no child behind and offer each child a high-quality education, parents must be actively involved in their child's learning," Paige said. "We know that early childhood learning activities can help to close the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged children and their peers. To help all of our children read and learn well these centers can help share this and other valuable information with parents and teachers." States and territories that received new grants to establish centers include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Guam, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington
Rhode Island READS Web Links rhode island parent Information Network Site for rhode island parents and AmericaCounts Tutoring Roadmap The US Department of education can help your http://www.ri.net/PEF/RIREADS/weblinks.htm
Literary Resources/Rhode Island systems developers, members of parent organizations, and a graduate degree in AdultEducation or related field to share with adult educators in rhode island. http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/Literacy_Resources/bulletin15.ht
Extractions: Contact LR/RI Bulletin Archives LR/RI homepage Community Programs at the Swearer Center ... Swearer Center homepage 21 July, 1997 Bulletin #15 Dear Colleagues, LR/RI remains open throughout the summer, as reading/discussion groups continue on Thursday afternoons and technology workshops run on Friday mornings. I hope you'll be able to participate. If you know of someone in your program who would like to receive the bulletin at home during the summer, please contact me at 863-2839 or at janet_isserlis@ brown.edu . Thanks. Janet Isserlis NOTICES Two strands of professional development activities are being offered this summer. The technology strand is open to adult educators with limited previous experience with basic computing and internet use and whose programs have, or may soon have, access to computer and internet technology. These sessions take place on Fridays through August 22nd. Zach Franklin, a recent Brown graduate, is working with participants to help them develop computer literacy and assisting practitioners in learning basic word processing skills, using the internet for email and access to the world wide web. We're also talking about our own interests as educators and as individuals (community members, parents, etc.) in addition to considering how and why to use technology in our classrooms. Sessions run from 9 to 12 on Friday mornings, with additional assistance available as-needed. If Fridays are difficult for you, and you would like to schedule alternate times to become familiar with technology, please contact LR/RI.
Childhood Lead Action Project Training Outreach and education statewide to parent Action Group - Empoweringparents of lead poisoned on lead poisoning in rhode island Childhood Lead http://users.ids.net/~clap/
Extractions: Founded in 1992, The Childhood Lead Action Project works to eliminate childhood lead poisoning through education, parent support, and advocacy. The Project is the only statewide organization in Rhode Island devoted exclusively to this critical issue. Childhood lead poisoning remains the most pervasive, yet preventable environmental health problem in Rhode Island. It is one of the most visible and insidious indicators of environmental injustice - children of color continue to have alarming rates of poisoning. Over the years, the Childhood Lead Action Project has come to be recognized as the education and information resource by health and social service providers, agencies and families throughout Rhode Island.
Myschoolonline Home Help Explore Our Sites Family Education Access Centers (ATAs) University Affiliated Programs (UAPs) parent Training Officeof Special Needs rhode island Department of education 22 Hayes http://www.myschoolonline.com/state_resources/0,1882,46,00.html
Extractions: Funding was secured from the RI Department of Education and the University Affiliated Program for continuation of programs. During this time RIPIN developed the Volunteer Parent Facilitator project, which trained 25 volunteer parents to assist other parents in navigating the special education system for their children. Parent/Professional Training Teams were also developed to assist RIPIN staff in providing workshops for families and professionals.
Hotlinkx Literacy resources/rhode island. OATS (Providence). rhode island Geography EducationAlliance. rhode island KIDS COUNT. rhode island parent Information Network. http://riedx.uri.edu/hotlinkx.htm
Extractions: » also see National Standards for Arts Education Teacher Certification RIDE's School Performance Chart - Is your school low, moderate, or high performing? Is it improving? Rhode Island Middle Level Educators' Network Rhode Island Network for Education Technology - RINET HELP Professional Development Guide for Teachers Information Works! 2002 ... Annenberg Institute for School Reform Hot linkx for professional development Gifted and Talented Institute for Elementary and Secondary Education - Brown University Literacy Resources/Rhode Island OATS (Providence) ... Write On Rhode Island Hot linkx for parents and students: National PTA Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Rhode Island Parent Information Network The Right Question Project ... Return to RIEdx Homepage
Extractions: General Information Sources Rhode Island College and the James P. Adams Library does not endorse web sites in any way. The Library has not verified the validity of all information provided. The links are provided as a service for the students and faculty of Rhode Island College. If you have difficulty connecting to any site please see our trouble shooting document. David Woolman , editor
Family Independence Program And Welfare Reform The FIA became the basis of rhode islands new the minor parents must participatein secondary education as part One parent was required to be unemployed or http://www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/dfipref.htm
Extractions: Passage of the FIA was the culmination of nearly a year and a half of public debate including an extensive community input process which involved local community, advocates, businesses, and media groups as well as welfare beneficiaries. More than 900 individuals participated in the public meetings and more than 175 came forward to state their concerns. The Family Independence Act is based on the principle that children who receive assistance should never be worse off than they were before reform. The Family Independence Program (FIP), implemented according to law under the new FIA on May 1, 1997, has several components which help to differentiate it from the old program including: A five-year time limit on cash assistance for adults. Children may continue to receive benefits. Work requirements with work supports as follows:
Extractions: Choose a Resource Breastfeeding Camps Child Care Classes for Kids Education Family Fun Family Safety Fertility Holidays In the Spotlight Libraries Multiples Party Planning Photographers Pregnancy-Postpartum Relocation Guide Support-Special Needs Vacation Guide Volunteering Rhode Island Parent Resources
Divorce Source: State Divorce Laws: Rhode Island given the spouse's age and skills, of completing education and training GeneralLaws of rhode island; Title 15 4) the needs of the noncustodial parent; (5) the http://www.divorcesource.com/info/divorcelaws/rhodeisland.shtml
Extractions: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND WHERE TO FILE: Either spouse must have been a resident of Rhode Island for 1 year prior to filing for divorce. The divorce may be filed for in the county of residence of the plaintiff, unless the 1-year residency requirement has been satisfied by the defendant's residence. In such case, the divorce must be filed for in the county of the defendant's residence. [General Laws of Rhode Island; Title 15, Chapter 15-5-12]. General: (1) Impotence; (2) adultery; (3) abandonment and presumed dead; (4) alcoholism and/or drug addiction; (5) willful desertion for 5 years [or less within the discretion of the court]; (6) cruel and inhuman treatment; (7) bigamy; and (8) gross neglect. [General Laws of Rhode Island; Title 15, Chapter 15-5-2].
Rhode Island Data - Quality Counts '99 Majority of parents attend parentteacher conferences (1996), 59. (1998), weak.State grants waivers of education regulations (1998), yes. rhode island. ADEQUACY. http://www.edweek.org/sreports/qc99/states/grades/ri-t.htm
Extractions: NOTE: "Algebra class" refers to an algebra or integrated-mathematics course. Rhode Island MATH 4th graders who scored at least at "proficient" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 4th graders who scored at least at "basic" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 4th graders who scored at least at "below basic" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 8th graders who scored at least at "proficient" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam
Education Week - Registration - Access Restricted 1 education Week could not verify information for the District of Columbia onschoolcrisis-management plans, class-size rhode island. parent INVOLVEMENT. http://www.edweek.org/sreports/qc02/templates/state_data.cfm?slug=17qcri.h21