From charterschools at LACharter.org Tue Apr 7 16:58:38 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:58:38 -0400 Subject: [CharterSchools] Must-read article on ACSA founder Dr. Brian Riedlinger Message-ID: <8CB85DAC2068D16-E20-107D@MBLK-M06.sysops.aol.com> Education:?Brian Riedlinger's Epiphany? This article on Dr. Brian Riedlinger, founder of The Algiers Charter School Association, appears in the most recent New Orleans Magazine.? I've also posted a link to it on the blog,?http://blog.nola.com/charterschools/, if the hyperlink doesn't work. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charterschools at LACharter.org Thu Apr 16 10:46:27 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:46:27 -0400 Subject: [CharterSchools] Volunteers Visit ISL, Franklin's Film Festival Foray Message-ID: <8CB8CB941E6A330-1070-2BE@FWM-M09.sysops.aol.com> Utahans visit ISL to volunteer In addition to their time and talents, the visitors made a donation of $5,000 toward improving the school LatiNola recognizes ISL teachers The teachers at the International School of Louisiana were awarded for bringing cultural awareness and diversity to their community Benjamin Franklin Announces National Merit Scholarship Finalists Twenty-two seniors selected as National Merit Finalists Franklin Student Sweeps Louisiana Film Festival's Student Division Freshman Sarah Devlin won three major awards at the Fifth Annual Louisiana Film Festival in the Student Division http://blog.nola.com/charterschools/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charterschools at LACharter.org Mon Apr 20 18:27:00 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:27:00 EDT Subject: [CharterSchools] SLC statement on murder of AmeriCorps volunteer Callyisse Perkins Message-ID: Following news of the murder of Callyisse C. Perkins, Paul Gauthe, Programs Director at the School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans, issued this statement: ?On behalf of the School Leadership Center, I would like to offer my condolences to the family, friends, students and associates of Callyisse Perkins. >From September until her disappearance, Callyisse had diligently served as an AmeriCorps volunteer at William J. Fischer Elementary Charter School as a literacy tutor. She freely gave her time, spirit, and love of learning to her students and coworkers. Though such a loss cannot be replaced, her legacy will live on through the students whose lives she impacted.? Contact Matthew Broussard, Spokesperson, Algiers Charter School Association, about grief counseling and other arrangements being made on Ms. Perkins' behalf at Fischer Charter Elementary School, matthew.broussard at theacsa.org, 504.444-5010. cheron brylski the brylski company 3418 coliseum street new orleans, louisiana 70115 (504) 897-6110 cell (504) 460-1468 fax (504) 897-0778 www.brylskicompany.com ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220572844x1201387506/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26 hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooter420NO62) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charterschools at LACharter.org Tue Apr 21 14:17:31 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:17:31 -0400 Subject: [CharterSchools] SUNS Special Education Trade Show TODAY!!! Message-ID: <8CB90C492398274-DD4-10B7@WEBMAIL-DZ10.sysops.aol.com> SUNS CENTER HOSTS SPECIAL EDUCATION? TRADE SHOW APRIL 21, 1 - 6 P.M. WHAT:??A free trade show of exhibitors with education technology and instructional materials appropriate for special education students and/or students at risk. This will present the most current educational technology and materials to meet the needs of both students with disabilities as well as those with gifts and talents.? WHEN:?Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 ? 6:00 PM WHERE:? Lindy Boggs Conference Center, 2045 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans WHO:??The event is geared toward educators and individuals from all area schools, public, private, parochial and charter COST:?????? Free, but attendees are asked to bring an educational toy or non-perishable food item for donation to a local charity For more information, contact Kathy Kilgore at 504-822-8280 or?kkilgore at slc-gno.org, or visit the website?www.thesunscenter.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charterschools at LACharter.org Tue Apr 21 15:25:32 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:25:32 EDT Subject: [CharterSchools] April 23: Teachers Party Like it LEAP is Over! Message-ID: School Leadership Center to hold Annual LEAP Celebration and Principal ?Networking Conversation? SLC focuses on improving test scores and principals' training WHAT:???? School Leadership Center Annual LEAP Celebration and Networking Conversation for Principals - a celebration of the best in area schools WHEN:? ???? Wednesday, April 23, 2009 1 to 3 p.m. - ?Improving Test Scores and Student Achievement? - a principals' conversation ??????????????????????? 3-6p.m. - LEAP Celebration WHERE:??? ???? AUDUBON ZOO ???????????????????? ???? 1-3 PM - Dominion Learning Center ???????????????????? ???? 3-6 PM NIMS Room For more information, call Fellows Director John Brown at 504-267-7239. The Mission of the School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans is to improve schools by inspiring and developing courageous leadership among principals and other educators, based on academic insight,reflective practice and collegial networking, thereby advancing student achievement and stimulating public support.? For more information, go to www.slc-gno.org. cheron brylski the brylski company 3418 coliseum street new orleans, louisiana 70115 (504) 897-6110 cell (504) 460-1468 fax (504) 897-0778 www.brylskicompany.com ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221621490x1201450102/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26 hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooter421NO62) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charterschools at LACharter.org Wed Apr 22 11:14:39 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:14:39 -0400 Subject: [CharterSchools] EDUCATORS: Your student can help shape state policy Message-ID: <8CB917430D97E7D-E80-149@webmail-mh29.sysops.aol.com> STUDENTS URGED TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP ON LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: ? OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT STATE POLICY AFFECTING LOUISIANA'S YOUTH ??????????? ??????????? The Legislative Youth Advisory Council, an appointed body composed entirely of students and overseen by the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, is seeking applications for membership now in its second year which gives youth a "voice" on an array of issues affecting young people today. ??????????? The purpose of the 21-member Legislative Youth Advisory Council is to facilitate the communication between youth and the legislature and gives students a unique opportunity to be involved in the workings of government. Students who are selected to serve will have the opportunity to study and address issues of importance to youth, including education, employment, strategies to increase youth participation in local and state government, safe environments for youth, substance abuse, underage drinking, emotional and physical health, poverty, litter and environmental control, driver's licenses, and youth access to state and local services. ??????????? Members and alternates will be appointed from each of the seven congressional districts (14 members: 2 from each district) and up to seven (7) additional youth members will have an opportunity to be designated by and represent a state level, school-sponsored or communit y service club or organization which has a civic mission. Youth members must be between the ages of fourteen and nineteen, be enrolled in a public or private high school in the Fall 2009; or be participating in a home study program; or in a BESE-approved GED skills program. ????????????Applications must include a recommendation by a school administrator, teacher, a representative of an approved home study program or a GED skills program, or by a representative of a civic state level, school or community service club or organization. ??????????? Application packets and instructions are available on-line at?http://civiced.louisiana.gov/?.The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, April 30, 2009. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charterschools at LACharter.org Wed Apr 22 17:01:38 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:01:38 -0400 Subject: [CharterSchools] Lots of arts, jobs, peace, and number crunching Message-ID: <8CB91A4A9C65155-E80-183D@webmail-mh29.sysops.aol.com> Lusher Senior Recitals begin tonight Celebrating the hard work and creative accomplishments of their 26 recipients of the Certificate of Artistry from the Class of 2009 Franklin presents "School House Rock - Live!!!" Opening night is tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, 7:00 p.m. Warren Easton to participate in Students Against Violence Everywhere Week (SAVE) program >From April 27 through 30th, Warren Easton Senior High School will unite in a unique education and awareness campaign focusing on effective ways to prevent and reduce youth violence 3rd Annual Charter School Certified Teachers Fair, May 16 Certified teachers are invited to join the New Orleans charter school movement by attending the third annual New Orleans Charter Schools Certified Teacher Fair Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Franklin's Riverbend Review Literary Magazine Wins Gold Crown Award from Columbia University Scholastic Press The Gold Crown Award is the highest recognition given by the CSPA to a student print or online medium for overall excellence New Orleans students to get lessons in finances The Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA) and the Junior Achievement offices in Louisiana (JA) join forces to teach NOLA students http://blog.nola.com/charterschools/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charterschools at LACharter.org Fri Apr 24 12:13:09 2009 From: charterschools at LACharter.org (charterschools at LACharter.org) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:13:09 EDT Subject: [CharterSchools] EDUCATION EXPERTS TO COACH RSD SCHOOLS Message-ID: Recovery School District Partners with School Leadership Center on professional development Organization provides long-term help to area principals and teachers, with accountability for student improvement EDUCATION EXPERTS TO COACH RSD SCHOOLS TO BETTER ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE WHO: Principals from the New Orleans? Recovery School District will participate in the School Leadership Center (SLC) of Greater New Orleans? Coaching Program to improve their teaching skills and student academic performance. The training features ?learning walks? where experts critique professional performance and offer solutions. WHEN: Monday and Tuesday, April 27 and 28, 1 p.m. This is the best time to interact with teachers participating in the program. GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR COACHING PROGRAM: Participants from two-years of ? coaching? in the metro area will come to join the RSD participants in celebrating the completion of the program on April 28, 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Lindy C. Boggs Conference Center 2045 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans RSD CONTACT: Carol Roberts Executive Director of Secondary Schools Recovery School District, LDE Carol.Roberts at rsdla.net 504-312-0741 * * RSD Cell ALSO: ?Learning Walks? will be held at four Orleans Parish schools on both mornings, 9:00AM-Noon. Media will be allowed to film educators entering the school, but the walks are professional development exercises. A principal designated by the ?coaches? will be made available for interview at the school site following each walk. Contact Janice Bernard (504) 267-7239. The schools are: Carver High School 3059 Higgins Blvd. Henderson Elementary School 1912 L.B. Landry Ave. Habans Elementary School 3819 Herschel Street Banneker Elementary School 421 Burdette Street A.P. Tureaud Elementary School 2021 Pauger Why: SLC, now in its 11th year, offers the Coaching Program to veteran and second year principals as a long-term mentoring program. Each is assigned a professional guide, as well as retired principals and school supervisors, forming a coaching team. After the initial training, this team provides monthly one-on-one sessions with the principal to develop their instructional and leadership capacity at their school site, with measured success in improved academic achievement scores by students. SLC-GNO is a partner with the Louisiana State Department of Education. The Coaches training is federally funded research made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, contact Cheron Brylski (504) 897-6110 or Janice Bernard, Director, Coaches Program, SLC (985 )320-1476. cheron brylski the brylski company 3418 coliseum street new orleans, louisiana 70115 (504) 897-6110 cell (504) 460-1468 fax (504) 897-0778 www.brylskicompany.com ************** The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221421330x1201417418/aol?redi r=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62& bcd=AprilAvgfooter424NO62) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: