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Calling All Science and STEM Educators: Vernier Launches Its Fall 2015 Data-Collection Workshop Series

Free hands-on workshops teaches educators innovative ways to incorporate data-collection technology into their science curricula

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 25, 2015 – This fall, Vernier Software & Technology will offer 36 free, regional, hands-on workshops to help both novice and seasoned science and STEM educators alike learn various ways to integrate data-collection technology into their curricula. During each four-hour workshop, an experienced training specialist will work alongside educators to help them explore classroom-ready experiments using award-winning computer and handheld technology from Vernier.

PresenceLearning’s Fall Webinar Series Explores Practical Techniques for Better Behavior and Improved School Climate

The three-part series focuses on data-driven behavioral interventions; alternatives to restraint, seclusion and suspension; and The SCERTS Model

SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2015 – A recent poll conducted by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) found that 72 percent of its members report social-emotional strategies as the top professional development request from educators. Responding to this request by special educators and administrators for access to expert advice for handling social-emotional behavior issues in schools, PresenceLearning is launching a new fall series of free, 90-minute professional development webinars entitled “Real School Climate Change: New Approaches for Better Behavior.”

Apperson Seeks High Schools to Help with the National Standardization of the DESSA – High School Edition

Apperson Seeks High Schools to Help with the National Standardization of the DESSA – High School Edition

Educators, schools and districts can be a part of making the gold standard of social-emotional competencies assessments available for grades 9-12

Charlotte, N.C. – August 10, 2015 –Research has scientifically confirmed that social and emotional learning (SEL) programs have a positive impact on student achievement, and the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) is widely recognized as the “gold standard” for measuring the social-emotional competencies of children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Now, Apperson is looking for high schools to participate in the National Standardization of the DESSA – High School Edition (DESSA – HSE).

EdTech Leader Expands Professional Development Offerings

Gaggle adds Google and Microsoft training options; trainers obtain certifications to help educators use leading technology

Bloomington, IL (August 5, 2015) – Before the school bell rings to start a new year, administrators are planning instructional training and professional development to help teachers and staff learn new technology and skills.

PresenceLearning Helps Economically Disadvantaged California School District Battle the Odds Against Student Achievement with Online Speech Therapy

Students at Lone Pine Unified School District work with live, online speech-language pathologists to achieve communication goals

SAN FRANCISCO, August 5, 2015 – Although districts are required to provide students in need with special education and related services such as speech therapy, many face obstacles in doing so. One such school district, Lone Pine Unified (LPUSD), an economically disadvantaged district near the California-Nevada border, found it hard to recruit and retain speech-language pathologists (SLPs) because of its location. To overcome this challenge, LPUSD chose to use online speech therapy through PresenceLearning and is seeing great success.

PresenceLearning Applauds Michigan’s New Policy to Allow Medicaid Reimbursement for Live, Online Speech Therapy Services

As of July 1, 2015, Michigan districts gained more equitable access to live, online speech therapy for underserved students

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2015 – Michigan schools are now eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for speech telepractice services—such as those provided by PresenceLearning—just as they do for on-site services. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services policy, live, online speech-language therapy, also known as telepractice, is simply “subject to the same provisions as therapy provided to a patient in person.”

SUNBURST DIGITAL PARTNERS WITH TYNKER TO BRING COMPUTER PROGRAMMING TO K12 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS

Hoffman Estates, IL - July 8, 2015 - Sunburst Digital, Inc. announced today that it will partner with Tynker, a leading Silicon Valley start-up that has introduced more than 20 million kids to computer programming. Tynker helps students develop 21st century computational thinking and computer programming skills in a fun, intuitive and imaginative way. Educators who have had no prior programming experience can easily adopt the Tynker platform to incorporate fun programming activities into any subject’s curriculum.

CoSN Joins the Learning First Alliance

CoSN Chief Executive Officer Keith R. Krueger to serve on Alliance’s board

Washington, D.C. – July 9, 2015 – The Learning First Alliance (LFA), a partnership of leading education organizations representing more than 10 million parents, educators and policymakers, welcomes the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice for K-12 school system technology leaders in North America, as its newest member. CoSN’s Chief Executive Officer Keith R. Krueger will serve on LFA’s board of directors as the Alliance continues its work for the advancement of public education.

Gaggle Successfully Completes Student Data Audit

EdTech leader takes an additional step in ensuring student data protection

Bloomington, IL (June 29, 2015) – To further ensure the protection of student data, Gaggle, a leader in educational technology for more than 15 years, has successfully completed a Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) Type 1 report after undergoing a thorough audit conducted by NDB, an independent auditing and accounting firm. The security audit included a rigorous evaluation of all of Gaggle's relevant processes, procedures and controls for data security, availability and privacy.

PresenceLearning Releases New Streaming Webinar Series to Provide Educators with a Summer Extra Credit Opportunity

Participants who watch all seven “Greatest Hits Summer Series” webinars between July 15-August 16, 2015 can earn up to 11 hours of continuing education credit

SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2015 – Leaders in special education will get unlimited access to seven free streaming webinars to earn professional development credit for one month starting July 15. This is a rare chance for busy educators who missed the live presentations of these webinars over the past year to watch, learn and earn professional development credits on their own schedule.