NAP- Neighborhood Alliance of Pawtucket

Educational Helpers- Student Projects

Free US Dept of Ed Publications

Free US Department of Education publications

A great resource for US Department of Education publications. You can
order multiple copies at no cost. Most had a limit of 25 or 50 per
booklet per order so just put in several orders in order to get the actual
quantity I wanted. Check it out...

www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html is a website for ordering online free
booklets on various topics of interest to parents & school personnel. You
can also call 1-877-433-7827 or 1-800-872-5327. TTY is 1-800-437-0833.

Most are in English & Spanish with a few in other languages. Booklets
are colorful with much helpful information. A sample of the many
booklets:
?? A Child Becomes a Reader: Birth - Preschool
?? A Child Becomes a Reader: Kindergarten - Grade 3
?? Helping Your Child Become a Reader
?? Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics
?? Helping Your Child Learn Science
?? Helping Your Child Learn History
?? Helping Your Child Succeed in School
?? Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen
?? Helping Your Preschool Child
?? Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers & Child Care &
Family Providers
?? Helping Your Child With Homework: For Parents of Children in
Elementary through Middle School
?? Identifying & Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity: Resource for
School & Home
?? Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence

SAS -Student Assistance Support

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About S.A.S. Sessions, But Were Afraid to Ask!



When?
*West Bay region on Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Nov.9, Nov. 30, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1,

April 5

*Northern region on Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Nov.10, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2,

April 6

*Southern region on Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 8,

Mar. 8, April 12

*East Bay region on Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 9,

Mar. 9, April 13



Where?
*West Bay region: Winman Jr. High, Warwick

*Northern region: CCRI Campus, Lincoln

*Southern region: Southern Collaborative, North Kingstown

*East Bay region: East Bay Collaborative, Warren

(Directions on website: )



Who’s welcome?
Teachers (K-12 general and special education), administrators, specialists, literacy coaches, curriculum coordinators, school psychologists, social workers, guidance counselors, members of the School Improvement Team (parent members included); teams from schools who attend regularly will be provided with additional support such as connections to resources, coaching, classroom visits, etc.)



What’s meant by “a variety of topics”?
At each monthly session, a topic presenting an aspect of differentiation will be presented from 4:00-5:30. This presentation will feature a variety of guest speakers and experienced professionals. From 5:30-7:00 the topic will be explored in greater depth, and additional instructional topics will be shared based upon feedback of participants. Additionally, opportunities to review resources, share planning, and de-brief will be provided. The presentations will be differentiated to best meet the varied needs of participants.



What are the time requirements?
Flexible-attend each monthly session or those that best meet your needs

(Those participating as graduate students have specified requirements.)



What should I bring (preparation materials)?
*Knowledge of School Improvement Plan

*Interest

*Desire to learn, with a goal of meeting the needs of your diverse school

population



Why attend?
*Learn strategies and share “best practices” that will help your classrooms and schools raise student achievement.

*Receive support in meeting the goals of your S.I.P.

*Meet the goals of your I-plan.

*Earn CEU’s

*Fulfill district professional development requirements.

*Receive future support tailored to your school’s needs by sending a team of 2 or more professionals to these sessions (the teams can change monthly).

*Earn 3 graduate credits through Providence College (e-mail or call us a.s.a.p. for an information/registration packet).



TOP PRIORITY: Staying till 7:00? What will we eat? (Those who at 5:30 yearn for more!)
Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. We will provide a break!



NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit our website: or Call or e-mail Jennifer Jendzejec and Deborah Kolling, your S.A.S. Facilitators!

*rid23681@ride.ri.net *401-941-8353 ext. 25

Gifted Kids helpers for Parents and Teachers-

Looking for help for kids who are gifted www.hoagiesgifted.org . They have lots of information on all aspects of giftedness and are a great place to start, especially like their reading list, at www.hoagiesgifted.org , and maybe ideas for their special book club!

IQ tests administered by a professional specializing in gifted kids can be a gateway to getting enrichment services but you need a specialist, as gifted kids can sometimes test poorly under inappropriate conditions. Even if you decide that the gifted label doesn't fit, the relative scores in the subtests will be helpful information as one gets older.

Check also the Indigo movement like the work of Kazimierz Dabrowski at the website of www.metagifted.org/topics/gifted/dabrowski/

Email us
rid23681@ride.ri.net

Links

US Dept of Education website for ordering free publications
Alternative Education Helpers
Indigo Movement
Gifted Site
Reading Lists
Student Projects- Real World