Extractions: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS - The USCS School of Education has developed a series of partnerships with local schools. These professional development school partnerships and the faculty members involved are described below. DUNBAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DUNCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Dr. Anne Shelley and Dr. Susan Washburn) - In the spring of each year, undergraduate elementary education majors enrolled in reading and language arts methods spend two mornings a week on site at Duncan Elementary. In addition to meeting these university classes, students spend approximately an hour of each day providing support for teachers and students in elementary classrooms. Planning with the classroom teacher, USCS students implement both small group and whole class lessons related to reading and language arts. D. R. HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
ENCORE: Center For Lifelong Enrichment Resources Health and Age FirstGov for seniors US Department J Area Agency on AgingRetire south Back to Other Learning in Retirement programs in North carolina http://www.ncsu.edu/encore/other.html
Extractions: Encore has many volunteer opportunities available you can teach a course, present a colloquium, or participate in one of the committees that guide and support Encore: Budget and Finance, Membership Development, Marketing and Publicity, Program Development, Activities and Services, and Volunteerism and Outreach. Encore also relies on members to serve as Class Hosts, and each year Encore members participate in the Big Sweep waterways clean-up and help with the NC Public Television fundraising festival. Other short-term volunteer opportunities are sometimes available. Contact us for more information.
Extractions: Program to Provide Prescription Drug for 66,000 South Carolina Residents HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today approved a South Carolina program to provide Medicaid prescription drug benefits to low-income seniors. State officials estimate that as many as 66,000 South Carolina residents may be aided by the new program. "This new program will mean real progress toward providing prescription drug coverage for those South Carolina seniors most in need," Secretary Thompson said. "While we work with Congress to establish a prescription drug benefit for all Medicare beneficiaries, programs like this one can provide immediate relief for seniors." South Carolina is one of the first states to receive federal funding to extend Medicaid prescription drug coverage to seniors under the Pharmacy Plus initiative. HHS today also announced the approval of a similar program in Maryland and previously approved similar programs in Illinois and Wisconsin. South Carolina's program targets those seniors with incomes up to twice the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The FPL for 2002 is $8,860 for an individual. Participants would not otherwise be eligible for Medicaid and will receive only the drug benefit.
Extractions: In 1999, the SC General Assembly, recognizing the shortage of teachers in our state, funded the Teaching Fellows Program for South Carolina. The mission of the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and to help them develop leadership qualities. Each year, the program provides Fellowships for up to 200 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to the school and community, and a desire to teach South Carolina's children. Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs in Teaching Fellows Institutions, professional development opportunities during summer months, involvement with communities and businesses throughout the state and receive up to $6000 in yearly scholarships for four years while they complete a degree leading to teacher certification. The scholarship provides up to $5700 for tuition and board and $300 for summer enrichment programs (contingent on funding from the S.C. General Assembly) administered by the South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment (SCCTR). A Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year for every year he/she received the Fellowship. SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS INSTITUTIONS
Department Of Social Services - Family Nutrition Programs south carolina is one of 36 states that received from USDA to operate the SeniorsFarmers' Market prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities http://www.healthyhelpings.org/farmers.html
Extractions: Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program - 2002 The South Carolina Department of Social Services in partnership with other state agencies and local organizations, will be conducting the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this summer(2002) in 18 counties (Click here for a listing of counties and the sites for enrollment) . This SFMNP, which is funded by USDA, offers nutrition assistance to low income people age 60 and older by providing coupons for free produce at local farmers markets. Each eligible person can get $30 worth of coupons that may be used at participating farmers' markets (Click here for a listing of participating farmers) The coupons will be issued at various locations in each of the 18 counties during the weeks of June 17 and June 24. All counties except Beaufort are issuing the week of June 24. Click here for the specific locations and dates of enrollment as well as contact persons. Individuals with a monthly income of $1,366 or less or who receive SSI or Food Stamp benefits are eligible for the free coupons. In order to receive the free coupons, individuals must apply in person, have their Social Security Number, and provide proof of their identity and residence.
Asbury Hills: Camps & Programs For Grownups For Christmas programs for grownups, check out the Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon AsburyHills is owned and operated by the south carolina Board of Camps and http://www.asburyhills.org/grownups.html
Extractions: A week long opportunity to make s'mores, hike, relax, read a good book, canoe, do crafts and worship with other big kids just like you. F.A.O. Sessions 2003: Jun 29-Jul 4 (FAO-629). Cost $215. Deposit $150 F.A.O. (For Adults Only) Trail and Waters Camp : For adults who want to canoe, backpack and explore some of the most beautiful parts of the Blue Ridge Escarpment as well as canoeing on Lake Jocassee. F.A.O. Trail and Waters Sessions 2003 : Jun 1-8 (TWC-601). Cost $175. Deposit $150 Boundary Waters Canoe Trip First time ever offered! An opportunity to explore the beautiful Boundary Waters of Minnesota. Trip is open to 9th-12th graders, too, so it's a great opportunity for parents of high school age children to have a wonderful camping experience together. Boundary Waters 2003 Session: Aug 9-17 (BWC-809). Cost TBA. Call the camp office for more information.
South Carolina's Teacher Cadet Program the opportunities for high school seniors to pursue and $300 for the summer enrichmentprograms administered by agrees to teach in a south carolina school one http://www.nasbe.org/Educational_Issues/New_Information/SII/7_1.html
Extractions: Vol. 7, No. 1 National Association of State Boards of Education South Carolina's Teacher Cadet Program In 1985 South Carolina embarked upon a venture that has evolved into one of the most comprehensive efforts by a state to identify, attract, and place high-quality teaching candidates and keep them in the profession. Established by the Commission on Higher Education in December of 1985, the South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment (SCCTR) has grown from one small pilot project in four of the state's high schools to 12 programs that reach out to prospective candidates across the state and provide the foundation for a comprehensive effort to ensure that the state has a diverse, highly qualified teaching work force. The SCCTR initiative began with the Teacher Cadet Program. The program was designed to encourage high-achieving juniors and seniors in high school to consider teaching as a career. Originally piloted in four high schools in 1985, the project has grown to include 150 of the state's 200 high schools serving more than 2,200 students annually in the program. Twenty-three of the state's 30 higher education institutions have joined the effort, as well, with over two-thirds of the college partners granting college credit for satisfactory completion of the program, which in turn, allows students to receive an honors high school credit. Students accepted into the program enroll in a year-long course in which they study cognitive learning, child development, pedagogy, and education history. Some of the activities include classroom observations, teaching practice lessons, and tutoring. The course is taught one period per day for the entire year, or a semester equivalent.
Family Medicine Journal-September 1999, Vol. 31, No. 8 30 more positions (40 more US seniors) were filled have filled better and rural programsless well. Training in Mental Health A south carolina Family Practice http://www.stfm.org/fm1999/sept99/abstrac8.html
Extractions: Background and Objectives: Knowing which factors predict National Resident Matching Program (Match) success is critical for medical students, student advisors, and residency faculty, but published reports have focused on a limited number of program characteristics or a small number of years. Methods: We obtained information about region, affiliation, hospital size, population served, intern salary, and intern call schedule from the Directory of Family Practice Residency Programs for all US family practice programs from 19841998 and correlated them with initial Match results, using both univariate and multivariate techniques.
Extractions: USC THIS SITE February 20, 2003 Arnold School of Public Health study examines healthcare for minority seniors in rural areas A national study of minority senior citizens living in rural areas shows that they rely almost exclusively on Medicare and Medicaid for their health insurance. The report, compiled by researchers at the University of South Carolinas Arnold School of Public Health , finds that minorities, including African Americans and Hispanics, were about half as likely as white seniors to have supplemental private insurance to cover their healthcare costs. Three of every four rural white seniors (76 percent) say they have private insurance to supplement Medicare, but only one of every three African Americans (34 percent) or Hispanics (33 percent) has this resource. Rural seniors of other races, including Native Americans or Asian Americans, fare better than other minorities; 57 percent have supplemental private insurance. "White senior citizens living in rural areas are far more likely to have private insurance than minority seniors," said Dr. Jan Probst, director of the S.C. Rural Health Research Center
South Carolina Phytoplankton Monitoring Network sampling Colonial Lake for the south carolina Phytoplankton Monitoring There are 9seniors in this class financial aid, athletic or other programs and activities http://www.chbr.noaa.gov/CoastalResearch/SCPMN/activeGroups.htm
Extractions: Founded in 1909, Ashley Hall is an independent girls' preparatory day school which provides young women of diverse backgrounds with a solid foundation to further their study of the liberal arts and sciences. Ashley Hall also offers coeducational programs for children ages 2-5 at the Ross Early Education Center. The historic campus is located in downtown Charleston and has state-of-the-art technology in classrooms, laboratories and in the media center. The Ashley Hall marine biology class, taught by Lisa Norman, will be sampling Colonial Lake for the South Carolina Phytoplankton Monitoring Network. There are 9 seniors in this class. In addition, Mrs. Norman's two general biology classes will occasionally assist the marine biology students. Ashley Hall is committed to a talented and diverse student population and welcomes students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin. Ashley Hall does not discriminate in the administration of its educational and admission policies, financial aid, athletic or other programs and activities."
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Discover South Carolina south carolina Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places®, HOURS Office Hours 9am430pm;Admissions $5 per adult/youth age 16-64 and out-of state seniors; $3 per youth http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/stateparks/parkdetail.asp?PID=1020
Eligibility south carolina residents/US citizen attending a state approved teacher educationprogram limited to college juniors, seniors, and post baccalaureate candidates http://www.scsu.edu/FinancialAid/State_Programs.htm
Extractions: Satisfactory Progress ... Talk to us!!! South Carolina residents/U.S. citizen attending a state approved teacher education program limited to college juniors, seniors, and post baccalaureate candidates with a 2.75 GPA or higher. Recipients are obligated to teach one year in a South Carolina public school for each year the award was received or repay the loan with substantial interest. Application may be obtained through this office. Entering freshman with a 2.50 high school SPA (4.00 scale) scoring at least 18 on ACT or 780 SAT or ranked in top 25% of high school class who agree to teach in a South Carolina public school (k-12) level; South Carolina resident/U. S. Citizen attending a South Carolina institution; $5,000 per academic year with $20,000 maximum; obtain application from high school guidance office or the Commission on Higher Education The SCNBG is sponsored by the South Carolina General Assembly. The award is given to students who have a least 2.0 GPA, are enrolled for a least 6 credit hours, and are residents of South Carolina. Grants cannot exceed $2500 per academic year.
Kaisernetwork.org: Daily Reports The waiver would give south carolina an additional $72 program to cover lowincomeseniors' drug costs the state's budget for social services programs, the Ft. http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=9305
Extractions: Save The Children teen leaders tape an oral history from a senior citizen in Kentucky. Children in Busy, Ky., had the chance to ask older community members about their Appalachian heritage and how they got their names. Others obtained old recipes and learned about Appalachian superstitions. The community partner organization noted its ongoing programs were strengthened by connecting generations. The quality of activities were increased by older adults joining youth at cooking classes, candle classes, crafts and other activities, resulting in the formation of everlasting bonds between seniors and youth.
Extractions: Retirees and soon-to-be retirees from other states are continually urged by South Carolina's governmental agencies to come to our state of "smiling faces and beautiful places" to enjoy their Golden Years. But if the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee has its way, these new South Carolinians - not to mention the hundreds of thousands of seniors and future seniors already living here - had better not get sick and think Medicaid will help pay their medical bills. If they are not wealthy enough to pay their own way, they will be out of luck. The 2000-2001 appropriations bill recently reported out of the Ways and Means Committee to the House of Representatives effectively calls for an $87 million cut in our Medicaid programs. This cut includes not only the committee's rejection of $37 million of new funding requested by Health and Human Services to cover the annual growth in the cost of services and the number of recipients covered by Medicaid, but also provisos that legislators have tacked on that would cost Health and Human Services at least an extra $50 million to carry out.
Sen. Fritz Hollings' Online Office: Issues: Healthcare create a comprehensive benefit available to all seniors. SPECIAL HELP FOR south CAROLINAWOMEN AND CHILDREN. successful and cost effective health care programs. http://hollings.senate.gov/issues_healthcare.html
Extractions: "We suffer today from a sort of 'health care myopia,' a condition in which a booming economy and low unemployment rates mask a reality that many Americans eke out a living in society's margins, and most of them lack health insurance . . . I see a need to immediately address the health care concerns of these left-behind and sometimes forgotten citizens. They cannot and should not have to wait for Congress to hammer out health care reform in order to receive the medical care so many of us take for granted." Making Quality Care Available and Affordable for South Carolinians Senator Hollings believes all South Carolinians should have access to quality health care. He is leading a bi-partisan initiative in Congress with Senator Kit Bond of Missouri to double funding for community health centers over a five-year period, a concept embraced by both presidential candidates in 2000.
