Showing posts with label public schools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public schools. Show all posts
Friday, May 03, 2013
Montclair Film Festival highlights film on Autism in Newark
"Best Kept Secret" is a feature-length documentary about the struggles of JFK teacher Janet Mino, a veteran educator who specializes in helping severely autistic kids. The film follows Mino as she prepares six young men at JFK for the harsh realities of life once they "fall of the cliff" — Mino's words for what happens when they age out of the public school system at 21.
See an srticle about the film at http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/05/best_kept_secret_documentary_s.html#incart_m-rpt-1
It premieres:
'Best Kept Secret' at the Montclair Film Festival
Where: Montclair Kimberly Academy, 6 Lloyd Road, Montclair
When: Saturday at 1:45 p.m.
How much: $12.50. Visit montclairfilmfest.org for more information.
For a select list of books on autism at the Guarini Library see http://www.njcu.edu/Guarini/department/EdServiceBib/SPECIALEDUCATION-juv.pdf
Saturday, September 22, 2012
NJ Education Commissioner Cerf comes to NJCU
Are you Interested in Education issues in New Jersey?
Attend the Public Hearing with state Education Commissioner Cerf ( with Senator Sandra Cunningham)
Monday, September 24, 2012, 5-8pm
Gilligan Student Union Building,
Multipurpose Room B
New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Call (201) 451-5100 for more information
see also:
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/09/education_commissioner_chris_c.html
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/09/cerf_to_discuss_education_in_j.html
An NJToday report on the meeting is available here
Attend the Public Hearing with state Education Commissioner Cerf ( with Senator Sandra Cunningham)
Monday, September 24, 2012, 5-8pm
Gilligan Student Union Building,
Multipurpose Room B
New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Call (201) 451-5100 for more information
see also:
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/09/education_commissioner_chris_c.html
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/09/cerf_to_discuss_education_in_j.html
An NJToday report on the meeting is available here
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Newark educators, parents-Abbott Leadership Institute
The Abbott Leadership Institute Presents: Series 21 Moving Newark Schools Forward With Community Power and Parent
Leadership
Series 21 Begins: January 28, 2012
The Return of Local Control of Newark's Schools to
Newark's Citizens
The Newark Public Schools (NPS) has been under state
control since 1995. As a result the people can no longer determine the school
budget, and the Board of Education was changed to an Advisory Board. In June of
2011, NPS's QSAC scores met the criteria for return of local control to Newark;
the state says it will maintain control. The Coalition for Effective NPS and
NPS Advisory Board both filed an appeal. What will the court decision mean for
Newark, and how will it change the operation of the Board of Education?
Guest Speakers:
Sat., Jan. 28th, 2012
10am-1pm
175 University Ave. Newark, NJ 07102
All classes are free, and children are welcome. We eat,
discuss the issues, and have fun! Contact Kaleena Berryman with Questions 973.353.3560
or kaleenab@rutgers.edu.
About the Abbott Leadership Institute:
The Mission of the
Abbott Leadership Institute is to develop community leaders by empowering
parents, students, educators and community advocates of Newark Public Schools
with information about public school reform, and knowledge of effective methods
of education advocacy and family engagement in schools. Since its inception
almost ten years ago, the Abbott Leadership Institute (ALI) has been very
successful in its strategy to establish a regular gathering place where people
can discuss education policy and practices, as it relates to Newark and
surrounding communities. ALI classes have grown from 20 participants in the
first series (2002), to 323 participants in the 19th series (2011). Today, ALI
classes are generally attended by parents, educators, high school students,
college students studying to become teachers, political officials, Newark
Public Schools Advisory Board members, community leaders (many of whom were NPS
parents at some point in recent time), and city residents looking for ways to
become involved in, or better understand, urban school reform.
Save the Dates!
ALI Series 21
Jan 28th, 2012
Feb. 11th, 2012
Feb. 25th, 2012
March 10th. 2012
March 31st, 2012
April 14th, 2012
April 28th, 2012
May 12th, 2012 Graduation
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Jersey City Schools Need Your Input Now-11/22/11
What:
Public Forum Public Forum to announce Board process and seek community input on the Superintendent Search- both Interim and National.
When:
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 6pm
Where:
PS #30/ Alexander D. Sullivan Elementary School
171 Seaview Avenue,Jersey City, NJ 07305
Your questions or comments will be encouraged so we can move forward in a transparent and inclusive manner in this vital mission to find new leadership in Jersey City Public Schools.
Public Forum Public Forum to announce Board process and seek community input on the Superintendent Search- both Interim and National.
When:
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 6pm
Where:
PS #30/ Alexander D. Sullivan Elementary School
171 Seaview Avenue,Jersey City, NJ 07305
Your questions or comments will be encouraged so we can move forward in a transparent and inclusive manner in this vital mission to find new leadership in Jersey City Public Schools.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Abbott Leadership Institute classes-Fall 2011
Abbott Leadership Institute- Parent/Educator/Community Worker Classes
For the past 9 years, the Abbott Leadership Institute has taught education advocacy, policy and practice to parents, educators, community members and students of Newark and neighboring communities. The primary goal is to improve the education of children in Newark, and that goal is possible only with informed parent and community engagement. After attending an ALI Series, parents will know the right questions to ask and how to influence school and education policy at the local, state and national level. Our parents are able to navigate the system and build relationships with people who can help them ensure their child receives a quality education. ALI Parents are Empowered Parents!
Series 20 - Making all Schools Work: Equal Opportunities, Equal Resources
Class One:
What every parent should know:
Updates: Changes in Newark Public Schools School Co-location or Shared Campuses , Return to Local Control, New Leadership & Your Child's Education
Sat., September 17, 2011
10am-1pm
Rutgers University-Newark
Conklin Hall Room 100
175 University Ave. Newark, NJ 07102
Top 5 Reasons you should spend your Saturday mornings with the Abbott Leadership Institute:
1. GREAT BENEFITS: Classes are informative, free, fun, and there is always food! :)
2. CERTIFICATION: You receive a certificate of completion if you attend at least 4 of the 7 classes.
3. PROFESSIONAL CREDITS: You can receive professional credit hours for every class you attend.
4. MOVING NPS FORWARD: You will have a better understanding of Newark Public Schools and school reform, which means you can be more engaged in making our schools better.
5. PLAY A ROLE IN THE PROCESS: You will be able to work with parents, educators, students, politicians and community members who share your love for NPS and our children!
Series Continues, Saturdays:
October 1, 2011
October 15, 2011 - not an ALI event, but will count for a class
October 29, 2011
November 12, 2011
November 19, 2011
December 3, 2011
Schedule Subject to Change
All classes are Free, and children are welcome. We Eat, Discuss the Issues, and have Fun!
Contact Kaleena Berryman with Questions 973.353.3560 or kaleenab@rutgers.edu.
Website : http://www.abbottleadership.org/
Also see what the The Abbott Leadership Institute Youth Media Symposium accomplished this summer:
The Abbott Leadership Institute Youth Media Symposium was selected as the first and second place winners from numerous applicants from around the country. The ALI Youth Public Service Announcements entitled, “Cutbacks & Taking a Stand” premiered at the Save Our Schools March Workshop on Friday, July 30, 2011 in Washington, DC and was received by the audience with an engaged and warm response."
To view the winning videos, click on the links below:
1. "CUTBACKS" PSA; producer: William Rodriguez link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7xCNfvpkis
2. "Take a Stand" PSA; producer: Alonzo Hamlett link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whEVkqnLMTk
For the past 9 years, the Abbott Leadership Institute has taught education advocacy, policy and practice to parents, educators, community members and students of Newark and neighboring communities. The primary goal is to improve the education of children in Newark, and that goal is possible only with informed parent and community engagement. After attending an ALI Series, parents will know the right questions to ask and how to influence school and education policy at the local, state and national level. Our parents are able to navigate the system and build relationships with people who can help them ensure their child receives a quality education. ALI Parents are Empowered Parents!
Series 20 - Making all Schools Work: Equal Opportunities, Equal Resources
Class One:
What every parent should know:
Updates: Changes in Newark Public Schools School Co-location or Shared Campuses , Return to Local Control, New Leadership & Your Child's Education
Sat., September 17, 2011
10am-1pm
Rutgers University-Newark
Conklin Hall Room 100
175 University Ave. Newark, NJ 07102
Top 5 Reasons you should spend your Saturday mornings with the Abbott Leadership Institute:
1. GREAT BENEFITS: Classes are informative, free, fun, and there is always food! :)
2. CERTIFICATION: You receive a certificate of completion if you attend at least 4 of the 7 classes.
3. PROFESSIONAL CREDITS: You can receive professional credit hours for every class you attend.
4. MOVING NPS FORWARD: You will have a better understanding of Newark Public Schools and school reform, which means you can be more engaged in making our schools better.
5. PLAY A ROLE IN THE PROCESS: You will be able to work with parents, educators, students, politicians and community members who share your love for NPS and our children!
Series Continues, Saturdays:
October 1, 2011
October 15, 2011 - not an ALI event, but will count for a class
October 29, 2011
November 12, 2011
November 19, 2011
December 3, 2011
Schedule Subject to Change
All classes are Free, and children are welcome. We Eat, Discuss the Issues, and have Fun!
Contact Kaleena Berryman with Questions 973.353.3560 or kaleenab@rutgers.edu.
Website : http://www.abbottleadership.org/
Also see what the The Abbott Leadership Institute Youth Media Symposium accomplished this summer:
The Abbott Leadership Institute Youth Media Symposium was selected as the first and second place winners from numerous applicants from around the country. The ALI Youth Public Service Announcements entitled, “Cutbacks & Taking a Stand” premiered at the Save Our Schools March Workshop on Friday, July 30, 2011 in Washington, DC and was received by the audience with an engaged and warm response."
To view the winning videos, click on the links below:
1. "CUTBACKS" PSA; producer: William Rodriguez link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7xCNfvpkis
2. "Take a Stand" PSA; producer: Alonzo Hamlett link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whEVkqnLMTk
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