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Local Control Funding Formula - How to Make a Difference for English Learners
Posted 2/14/2014
Training Session.
San Diego
San Bernardino
San Jose
North San Diego
English Learners and the Common Core: A Parent Toolkit
Posted 1/27/2014
"English Learner Success in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS):
Your Voice, Your Advocacy: A Guide for Parents on How Your Support and the CCSS can Help Your Children Succeed in School"
Available in English and Spanish
This guide has been developed to help parents understand what the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are and how these standards will impact the academic success of English learners once they are implemented in the classroom. The guide provides information for parents to use when speaking with their child's teacher, principal and other school staff to make sure he or she receives the learning supports to succeed academically. The Toolkit includes: • Background information on the opportunities and challenges that the Common Core Standards present for curriculum, instruction and assessment of English Learners • Focus on Common Core teaching practices and what instruction should look like in the classroom • Description of extra help English learners will need to meet the new Standards • Talking points and questions for parents to insert the needs of English Learners in Common Core Standards dialogues and discussions at their district or school site and the CCSS can Help Your Children Succeed in School
Parent Toolkit order form
Parents Guide - English
Parent Guide Spanish
Local Control Funding Formula and English Learners- Resources
Posted 10/11/2013
The enactment of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) provisions has created a new landscape for California school finance. Much confusion exists about what the impact of LCFF is on district responsibilities regarding programs for English Learners (EL). In addition, California Rural Legal assistance (CRLA), California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE and Californians Together sent a letter to all district and county superintendents as a reminder of the continuing state and federal obligations with respect to both programs and funding of services of EL. Download the full letter below and a power point to explain the content of the letter. Californians Together, CRLA, CABE and California Latino School Boards Association have been providing workshops for DELAC members and parent leaders across the state. Below are resources from the training and tools that can be used with parents and educators.
LCFF Superintendent letter
LCFF Power Point
LCFF for Parent Training PPT in Spanish
LCFF for Parent Training PPT in English
Suggested Roles for DELACs - English
Suggested Roles for DELACs -Spanish
EL Strategies aligned to 8 state priorities
EL Strategies aligned to 8 state priorities - Spanish
UCP Complaint Form aligned to LCFF - English
UCP Complaint Form aligned to LCFF - Spanish
Local Control Funding Formula
Posted 9/3/2013
The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is a new school finance system. Schools no longer receive funding through the Economic Impact Aid for English learners. There are many details to the new LCFF that not been determined and will be developed through regulations, template and rubrics to be adopted by the State Board of Education. We will continue to add new information and documents to this posting as they become available. There is a need to ask questions, and be informed about this significant change in school funding in order to protect and advocate for "increased program and services" for English learners as required by the state statue.
Californians Together Input to SBE on LCFF
CDE and SBE Implementation Letter
ACSA,CASBO, CSBA Letter
FAQs on LCFF and EIA Carryover
ACLU LCFF Information Handout
LCFF Coalition Press Release
LCFF Coalition Letter to Supt.
LCFF Coalition Letter to SBE 8/13
NEW PUBLICATION "Raise Your Voice on Behalf of English Learners: The English Learners and Common Core Advocacy Toolkit
Posted 2/26/2013
Californians Together views the advent of the Common Core Standards as an opportunity to strengthen the schooling of English Learners. We also recognize that any reform that increases rigor and does not address how English Learners will be supported to master that rigor can exacerbate the barriers and achievement gaps that have characterized the education of English Learners for too long.
To ensure that the Common Core Standards are implemented in a way that fully includes English Learners and that meets their unique language development and access needs, we have published "Raise Your Voices for English Learners: The English Learners and Common Core Advocacy Toolkit". This Advocacy Toolkit has prepared talking points for use by educators, policy makers, parents and community members in dialogues at the local, district and state levels - raising concerns, pushing for the supports needed to realize the Common Core for English learners, and advancing the vision of English Learner education that the Common Core can make possible.
The Toolkit includes:
Background paper on the opportunities and challenges that the Common Core Standards present for curriculum, instruction and assessment of English Learners
Talking points for policy makers, school site, district and count level educators to insert the needs of English Learners in Common Core Standards dialogues
A palm card with key issues to be raised that can support the needs of ELs in any Common Core conversation
Power point presentation to address the needs of English Learners which implementing the Common Core Standards
A CD containing the PDFs of all the documents in the kit plus two resource articles
Order Form
Background Paper
Talking Points for Policy Makers and Community Members
Palm Card
Talking Points for Educators
California State Board of Education Unanimously Adopts New ELD Standards
Posted 11/12/2012
On November 7, 2012 the California State Board of Education unanimously adopted the newly revised, updated and aligned English Language Development (ELD) Standards. The new ELD Standards are aligned to the English Language Arts Common Standards. They will serve multiple purposed: to inform instruction for English language development, to help scaffold content instruction, to support the development of the new English Language Arts/English Language Development Curriculum Framework and to inform the development of a new English language proficiency exam. Here is the link to the new ELD Standards:
This effort was led by the tremendous leadership of Dr. Karen Cadiero Kaplan, Director of the Division of English Learner Services and closely partnered with West Ed under the leadership of Dr. Robert Linquanti. The work was informed by an incredible group of English Learner researchers and practitioners who constituted the ELD Expert Panil that worked for over six months wit the Department. Representing Californians Togethere on the panel were Dr. Magaly Lavadenz, Director of the Center for Equity and English Learners, Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Norm Gold, CEO of Norm Gold and Associates and Former CDE Manager, and Martha Hernandez from the Ventura County Office of Education.
At the State Board of Education hearing on Nov. 7, 2012, many people testified in support of the adoption fo the standards. The Board heard from Superintendents Linda Kaminsky, Azusa Unfied School Districts and Jan Perry, Luther Burbank Unified School District. Representatives from our member and ally organizations who testified in support were CABE, MALDEF, Public Advocates, ACSA, CSBA, Caludia Lockwood, retired educator from a County Office of Education and Martha Zaragoza Diaz representing CABE and Californians Together.
Our future work is to make sure that these new ELD Standards are incorporated into any professional development and implementation plans for the Common Core Standards to help define access for English learners to the new standards.
Two Important Californians Together Sponsored Bills Signed by the Governor
Posted 10/5/2012
We are thrilled to announce that both of the Californians Together bills were signed by the Governor. We are now 4 for 4 in the last two legislative sessions. Our next step is to collaborate with the California Department of Education to implement these bills.
AB 2193 (Lara)
- Long Term English Learners - Californians Together raised the profile of Long Term English Learners (LTELs) statewide and nationally through our research and policy document,
Reparable Harm.
This bill will create a statewide definition and reporting procedure for LTELs and students at-risk of becoming LTELs. California is the first state in the nation to have a consistent statewide definition to make these students visible and to catch students early along their educational journey.
AB 1719 (Fuentes) -
Instructional Materials Aligned to New ELD Standards and the ELA Common Core - This bill builds upon our legislation from the last legislative session to revise, update and align ELD standards to the ELA Common Core. AB 1719 now requires the California Department of Education to create a list of supplemental materials aligned to the new ELD standards for purchase by schools and districts.
Read more about this two bills and other important English learner legislation signed by the Governor. For the full text on any of these bills go to www.leginfo.ca.gov. These bills became law in January 2013.
English Learner Legislation
ANNOUNCEMENT of NEW CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER PUBLICATION
Posted 9/21/2012
"Secondary School Courses Designed to Address the Language Needs and Academic Gaps of Long TermEnglish Learners"
by Laurie Olsen, Ph.D.
Well over half of the secondaryschool English Learners in California are Long Term English Learners –struggling academically and stuck in progressing towards English proficiency despite six or more years in U.S. schools. Many secondary schools and districts, feeling the urgency of meeting the needs of these Long Term English Learners, are attempting to modify curriculumor create new courses that address the unique language and academic gaps ofthese students. Most are doing so without guidance, without a clear sense of how best to design these classes, and making do with whatever curricular resources they happen to have or hear about. Now, a new publication, "Secondary School Courses Designed to Address the Language Needs and Academic Gaps of Long Term English Learners", culls thelessons learned from districts throughout the state and provides needed guidance for the field.
Order Form
Secondary School Course Designed to Address the Language Needs and Academic Gaps of Long Term Englis
California Poised to Spotlight ELLs Stalled in Schools Article from Education Week, September 19, 2012
Posted 9/21/2012
By LesliA. Maxwell
California is poised to become the first state to unmask the extent to which English-language learners languish in public schools for years without ever reaching fluency.
Under a measure that received broad, bipartisan support from the legislature, the state education department would be required to break out and report data annually on long-term English-learners—tens of thousands statewide—for every school and district. The measure would also create a common, statewide definition for long-term ELL students. Students at risk of becoming long-term ELLs would also be flagged.
The legislation is awaiting action from Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, who has untilSept. 28 to decide whether to sign the bill
New Policy Brief: Essential Elements of Effective Practices for English Learners
Posted 6/25/2012
Just Released:
New Policy Brief on
Essential Elements of Effective Practices for English Learners,
Drs. Magaly Lavadenz and Elvira Armas, Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) and Karen Cadiero Kaplan, Center for Equity and Biliteracy Education Research (CEBER) San Diego State University
In response to the negative impact on English Learners from over 10 years of "drill and kill", narrowly focused reading and math curricula and limited access to social science, science and the arts, Californians Together has issued a policy brief to delineate research-based teaching practices with policy recommendations for accelerating the language development and academic growth of English Learners.
Policy Brief
Press Release
media advisory
NABE Ensdorses The State Seal of Biliteracy
Posted 4/4/2012
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) passed a formal resolution supporting and endorsing the State Seal of Biliteracy. At the February NABE Conference in Dallas, Californians Together was recognized for the development of the State Seal of Biliteracy. Several other states are beginning to discuss the possibility of implementing a state seal.
NABE Resolution
State Seal of Biliteracy Website LIVE!!!
Posted 4/4/2012
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, sent a letter to all superintendents in the state of California outlining the process for applying for the State Seal of Biliteracy for this June's graduates. The link to the website is http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbiliteracy.asp. Allow 3-6 weeks after the date the California Department of Education receives your Insignia Request Form to receive the State Seals for placement on the diplomas and transcripts of your seniors. Thousands of student will be recognized this year for their multilingual talents.
Emergence of Long Term English Learners in the Elementary School Years - Data Request
Posted 1/31/2012
In the recent research publication,
Reparable Harm: Fulfilling the Upkept Promise of Educational Opportunity for California's Long Term English Learners,
we shared data from 40 school districts on the Long Term English Learner population in secondary schools. As a follow-up, we are seeking data on the emergence of Long Term English Learners in the elementary school years. If you are interested and able to participate in this effort, please fill out the form (below) by February 14, 2012 and email or fax back to:
Shelly Spiegel-Coleman
562-436-1822 (fax)
All data will be aggregated and the names of the districts providing the data will be kept confidential.
Elementary LTEL Data Survey
Governor Signs Two Sponsored Bills: AB 815 (Brownley) State Seal of Biliteracy and AB 124 (Fuentes) ELD
Posted 1/18/2012
California Seal of Biliteracy - The First in the Nation
OnOctober 8, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 815 (Brownley) creating theState Seal of Biliteracy making California the first state in the nation tohonor high school seniors who are proficient in English and one or more languages.
Californians Together hasworked for two years with schools districts across the state to develop localSeal of Biliteracy programs.
To date 64schools, districts and county offices of education have formally adopted a Sealof Biliteracy program.
Last June over6,000 students were awarded the Seal and marched at graduation with amedallion, stole or cord indicating their achievement in multiple languages.
TheCalifornia Department of Education (CDE) is in the process of implementing AB 815, the State Seal of Biliteracy.
It will be available for this June's graduates.
With the support of Superintendent of PublicInstruction, Tom Torklakson, a special design for the State Seal has beencommissioned.
It will be aself-adhesive seal that can be affixed to a student's diploma ortranscript.
Information on how to request the newly designed seal for 2012 willbe forthcoming in a letter to the field and a new CDE Web page to be postedsoon at:
Please read the text of thelegislation (attachment below), which contains all of the criteria for eligibility by
clicking here.
You may contact the CDE by email at:
regarding this program.
Revising, Updating and Aligning the English Language Development Standards (ELD) to California's English Language Arts (ELA) Standards
AB 124 (Fuentes) became law this month. The California Department of Education has the responsibility for revising, updating and aligning the current ELD Standards to the ELA Common Core Standards by grade level. Two steps have begun that will involve the field in this important work. The Department will conduct four focus groups in different areas of the state to receive input from the field as to what would be most helpful for students and teachers in these new standards. They have released an application for interested educators to complete in order to participate in the focus groups. This information is contained on this website. http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/index.asp. The law requires that the Department appoint an Expert Panel to consult on the development of the new standards. An additional application will be made available for appointment to this panel. Consult the website for updates on this critical work.
List of Districts Implementing the Seal of Bliteracy
AB 815 Text
AB 124 Text
DVD Announcement
Posted 10/10/2011
Californians Together Announces the Release of a New Film
"The Seal of Biliteracy – Celebrating Students of the 21st Century"
What does it mean to be a student of the 21st century? High school seniors graduating in this global era need to have skills to be able to communicate across national borders and languages. They need to be prepared to enter into the global world that they will inherit upon graduation. Being proficient in English and one or more other world languages is a strong indicator that they are not only college and career ready but prepared to contribute to the prosperity of their local community, and our diverse state and nation as bilingual professionals, social service providers, and international diplomats.
The film,
The Seal of Biliteracy – Celebrating Students of the 21st Century
, presents the journey and voices of three students:Richard Robles, Sierra Vista High School graduate from Baldwin Park Unified School District, You Li and Elizabeth Paiva, graduates from Modesto City Schools who have all earned the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is a seal affixed to the transcript or diploma of a graduating senior who has meet internationally benchmarked criteria to demonstrate proficiency in English and one or more world languages. The goal is biliteracy at a high level for graduating high schools seniors.
For further information about implementing the Seal of Biliteracy, purchasing the DVD or viewing it on Facebook,
or our website, www.californianstogether.org, contact:
Californians Together
525 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-983-1333 firstname.lastname@example.com
DVD Order Form
DVD Announcement and Description
Seal of Biiteracy Medallions and Seals Available
Posted 6/3/2011
Seal of Bliteracy Medallions are available to be awarded for graduating high school seniors meeting the district criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy. In addition, the self-adhesive seals that can be affixed to diplomas, certificates and/or transcripts are also available. Feel free to download the order forms for one or both of these items and place your orders.
Seal of Biliteracy Stickers Order Form
Seal of Biliteracy Medallions Order Form
Announcing New Publications
Posted 4/28/2011
Californians Together is pleased to announce the availability of exciting research-based publications and tools to help develop and improve policy and practice for school and district reform targeting English learners. We are grateful to the staff and talent from California Tomorrow that has trusted us to distribute their materials to keep their visions for equity in our schools alive.
Californians Together Publications
Speaking in Tongues
Posted 1/21/2011
At a time when 31 states have passed "English Only" laws, four pioneering families put their children in public schools where, from the first day of kindergarten, their teachers speak mostly Chinese or Spanish. "Speaking in Tongues" follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual. This charming story in an informative and moving video will challenge you to rethink the skills that Americans need in the 21st century. This is a must resource for schools wishing to begin and support current Dual Immersion Programs.
Speaking in Tongues Trailer
Video Extras
Educator's Study Guide
Long Term English Learner Articles in ACSA Leadership Magazine
Posted 12/28/2010
The November/December 2010 edition of
published by the Association of California School Administrators contains two wonderful article about the reseach and district efforts to address the language and academic needs specific to long term English learners. The research article is written by Dr. Laurie Olsen, author of Reparable Harm, and the district perspective is written by Jennifer Robles, director of Bilingual Education Programs, Ventura Unified School District. These two articles are posted with permission of Leadership magazine, published by the Association of California School Administrators.
Changing Course for Long Term English Learners
Participatory Leadership for English Learner Success
New Seal of Biliteracy Information Booklet
Posted 12/21/2010
This the second edition of our Seal of Biliteracy Information and Implementation Booklet. We hope you find this updated booklet helpful when planning to adopt and implement the Seal of Biliteracy and pathway awards.
Sea of Biliteracy Implementation and Informationn Booklet
English Learners and the Common Core Standards
Posted 11/1/2010
In California we need to align our current English Language Develop standards to the approved Common Core Standards if we are to give our teachers and districts the additional support to build the staircase for English learners to the grade level Common Core Standards.
Letter to SBE on Common Core
Testimony to SBE on Common Core
Seal of Biliteracy Resouces for Implementation
Posted 6/29/2010
The resources listed below are available for anyone working on establishing a Seal of Biliteracy recognition program for their school district or school. Feel free to use any of the samples as a resource for your work. You can order your Seal of Biliteracy Medallions or Self Adhesive Seals for the diplomas or transcripts by downloading the order forms. In addition, please submit any materials that are developed in your district to email@example.com
Seal of Biliteracy Stickers Order Form
Seal of Biliteracy Medallions Order Form
List of Seal of Biilteracy Districts/Schools/County Offices
Board Policies, Resolutions and Support
Posted 6/29/2010
To involve all stakeholders in establishing the Seal of Biliteracy recognition program, districts, organizations and community organizations have demonstrated their support by developing new board policy, regulations, resolutions and letters. Samples are posted below.
Azusa Unified School District
Californian Federation of Teachers Resolution
Colton Joint Unified School District
California School Boards Association Sample Board Regulations
California School Board Assocation Sample Board Policy
El Segundo Unified School District
Pasadena Unified School District
Sample Board Resolution
San Francisco Unified School District
Sweetwater Union HIgh School District
Ventura Unified School District
CTA Letter of Support
Ceres Unified School District Board Policy
Ceres Unified School District Board Regulations
CSU Strategic Language Initiative Support Letter
Orange County Business Council Support Letter
Riverbank Unified School District
Windsor USD Resolution
Silver Valley USD Resolution
Lemon Grove School District Policy
Anaheim City School District polciy
Sonoma Valley USD Resoulution
San Diego Unified Policy
San Diego Unified Board Resolution
Mt. Diable Board Policy
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board Resolution
NABE Resolution
Albany School District Board Policy
Albany School District Board Regulations
Award Criteria
Posted 6/29/2010
Each district/school is able to set their own criteria for awarding the Pathway Awards and the Seal of Biliteracy. Californians Together has included sample criteria at all levels of recognition in their Seal of Biliteracy booklet. Below are criteria that some districts are currently using.
Albuquerque Public Schools District
Azusa Unified School District
Eastside Union High School District
Orange County Educational Arts Academy Pathway Awards Criteria
OCEAA 6 Point Writing Scale
OCEAA Writing Prompt
OCEAA FLSOEM Exam Questions
Rowland Unified School District
San Jose Unified School District
Pathway Award Writing Prompts
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Windsor USD award criteria
Los Angeles Unified School District Reference Guide
Los Angeles Unified SD Flyer
Anaheim City SD Criteria
Fresno USD Criteria
San Diego Unifed Elementary Biliteracy Award
San Diego Unified Elementary Service Award
San Diego Unified Middle School Attainment Award
San Diego Unified Middle School Pursuit Award
San Diego Unfied High School Seal of Biliteracy
Marshall Dual Language 5th Grade Criteria
Application for the Seal of Biliteracy
Posted 6/28/2010
Below are sample student applications. We encourage districts to have students apply for this recognition so that they understand the criteria, take an affirmative action to receive this recognition and demonstrate their value of attaining a high decree of biliteracy.
Baldwin Park School District Application
Colton Joint Unified School District Application
Orange County Educatonal Arts Academy Biliteracy Application
Orange County Educatonal Arts Academy Pursuit of Biliteracy Application
San Joe Unified School District Pathway Award Application
San Jose Unified School District Seal Application
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Application
Stanislaus County Office of Education Application
Stanislaus County Office of Education Student Language Biography
Pasadena Unified SD Application
Pasadena USD Student Letter
Sample Awards and Certificates
Posted 6/28/2010
You'll see that districts are designing their awards and certificates. Some take the shape of medallions, stoles or cords to be worn at graduation. We are especially excited about the partnership with Velasquez Press and the medallion they have designed and offer to new Seal of Biliteracy districts and program.
Azusa and Baldwin Park School Districts
Californians Together
Glendale Unified School Distict Certificate
Glendale Unified School Distict Plaque
Glendale Unified School Distict Medallions
San Jose Unified School District Service Award
San Jose Unified School District Participation Award
San Jose Unified School District Competency Award
Sweetwater Union High School District award
Sweetwater Union High School District Stole
Velasquez Press Medallion
Ceres Unified School District Design
San Francisco USD Medallion
Santa Clara COE Certificate
Almaden Elementary Award - San Jose USD
Santa Ana USD Medallion
Seal of Biliteracy Brochures
Posted 6/28/2010
Below are samples of brochures that districts and schools have developed to publicize their Seal of Biliteracy Program.
Baldwin Park School District
Colton School District
San Jose Unified School District
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Ventura Unified School District
Whittier Union High School District
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Pasadena Unifed School District
Anaheim Union HSD Brochure
Santa Clara County Office of Ed Brochure
San Benito Seal Brochure
Covina Valley School District Brochure Front
Covina Valley School District Brochure Inside
In the News
Posted 6/24/2010
The attachments below are some of the local press that districts have received for the adoption and awarding of their Seal of Biliteracy
ACSA Newsletter
Ceres School District
Ventura Unified School District article
CSBA Policies in Review 3-09
Anaheim Union HSD Adopts Seal of Biliteracy
Fullerton Observer
Supt. O'Connell Honors Seal Districts
San Jose Chamber of Commerce Article
Pajaro Valley USD
Pajaro Valley USD
Santa Cruz School District
Ed Cal Article - ACSA
Salinas Union High School District
UTLA Article
La Opinion - LAUSD
Santa Clara County Office of Ed News Release on Awardees
Sweetwater Union High School District Biliteracy Article
ACSA Ed Cal Article
ETS Innovations Magazine Seal of Biliteracy Article
NABE Perspective Magazine Seal of Biliteracy Article
Los Alamitos USD Seal of Biliteracy Press Release
Posted 5/27/2010
Systemic issues in California's public education have created a majority of high school English Learners who despite many years in our schools are still not English proficient and have developed major academic deficits, according to a recent study authored by Californians Together and funded by the California Community Foundation.
The report,
Reparable Harm: Fulfilling the Unkept Promise of Educational Opportunity for California's Long Term English Learners
, calls upon state policymakers and leaders to provide solutions and outlines basic principles and promising approaches for school districts to meet the needs of English Learners more effectively.
Executive Summary
Press Release
Reparable Harm Order Form
LA Times Article
Ed Week Article
Reparable Harm Power Point
The Complete Report
Spanish Executive Summary
ESEA Reauthorization Recommendations
Posted 5/5/2010
Californians Together submitted the attached recommendations for the reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act to both the House Education and Labor Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. These recommendations focus on what the reauthorization should address for improving schools for English learners. $0
ESEA Reauthorization Recommendations
Californians Together Provides Input to Draft Federal Guideline for Race to the Top, School Improvement Grants, State Consortia Developing High Quality Assessments and NAEP Uniform Guideline for Test
Posted 11/24/2009
Secretary Duncan and the U. S. Department of Education released guidelines for the expenditure of billions of dollars to reform schools and districts to shrink the achievement gap and turn around low performing schools. Californians Together suggests that to reform the nation's schools and particularly California's schools, the new initiatives need to focus on English learners. Attached is the input provided to the U. S. Department of Education on the Race to the Top, School Improvement Grant guidelines, NAEP Uniform Guidelines for Testing ELs and testimony given at a hearing on state consortia developing and implementing high quality assessments aligned to the new common core standards. Dr. Magaly Lavadenz from Loyola University and Dr. Barbara Flores appeared before a panel to present our recommendations in Denver, December 2, 2010.
Comments on Race to the Top
Final Comment on School Improvement Grant Regulations
Input on NAEP Uniform Testing Guidelins for ELs
Race to the Top Assessment Program Public Hearing Testimony
Californians Together Announces the Seal of Bilitereacy
Posted 11/24/2009
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district or county office of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Appearing on the transcript of the graduating senior, the Seal of Biliteracy is a statement of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions.
We are looking for school districts and schools that want to implement the Seal of Biliteracy Program. The attached brochure gives direction and support for establishing this program. Contact our office for more information 562-983-1333.
The Seal
CSBA Sample Board Policy
CSBA Sample Administrative Regulations
Press Release Announcing Seal of Biliteracy
ACSA Support for Seal of Biliteracy
Seal of Bilteracy Booklet
2008 Reading/Language Arts Adoption Recommendations
Posted 2/5/2009
During the spring and summer of 2008 representatives of the Californians Together attended two California Department of Education trainings for the Instructional Materials Advisory Panel members and had over seventeen experts observe the textbook deliberations. Each of the observers learned much about the process and the materials and was impressed with the commitment of the panel members, the commissioners and staff. More importantly, the observers walked away with a better understanding of the adoption process, and the challenge of selecting instructional materials that best serve the instructional needs of all students, including English learners.
Based upon our observations of the work of the advisory panels, Californians Together offers the attached findings on the process, criteria and content of the materials with recommendations.
Supplanting versus Supplementing - Categorical Program Integrity
Posted 12/11/2008
Twelve organizations are urging the State Superintendent of Instruction and the President of the State Board of Education to clarify the intent of categorical funds. State law and court cases lay the legal foundation for guaranteeing that categorical funds are to supplement the base program and not supplant the services guaranteed to English learners. The following letter should be shared with all stakeholders.
Letter to Supt. O'Connell
California English Learners State and Federal Accountability Systems Survey
Posted 3/1/2008
We are interested in knowing how the implementation of No Child Left Behind and state accountability measures for schools that are identified as low-achieving, are placed in Program Improvement Status, or in a High Priority Schools Grant Program may be impacting English Learners and English Learner programs. Please take a moment to complete one of our on-line surveys listed below. Please share this with colleagues who could help provide us with this information. Thank you for your valuable input.
New Report: Successful Bilingual Schools: Six Effective Programs in California
Posted 10/1/2006
Norm Gold Associates and the San Diego County Office of Education
This report profiles successful bilingual education programs at six schools in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Ventura, California. It was designed to show that bilingual schools are capable of providing opportunities for students to achieve and sustain high levels of academic excellence even when faced with challenges such as poverty and a lack of students' English proficiency upon entering school.
Final Report
Policy Statement for Reclassification of English Language Learners
Posted 11/1/2004
This document provides rationale, a position and criteria for guidelines for state reclassification criteria.
Californians Together Reclassification Policy Paper
Reclassification of English Learners, Dr. Jim Grissom, College of Education, Arizona State University, Education Policy Analysis Archives
Posted 7/1/2004
A report published by the Education Policy Analysis Archives and authored by James Grissom of the California Department of Education challenges the assumption that improvements in the reclassfication rate and academic achievement of English learners has taken place since the passage of Prop. 227. The report is based on statewide data from three different cohorts tracked across four years. Based on the data, Grissom concludes that Prop. 227 has had no effect on reclassfication rates or test scores. To read the full report, visit
Grissom Reclassification Study
Premature Identification of IFEPs
Posted 3/1/2004
Not until significant numbers of CELDT tests were administered to new students for initial assessment did the problem of prematurely identifying IFEPs materialize. This document makes recommendations for modifying aspects of the CELDT to produce accurate language proficiency designation.
Policy Paper to Improve CELDT Language Proficiency Designation
English Learners in California Schools: Unequal Resources, Unequal Outcomes
Posted 10/1/2003
This article reviews the conditions of schools for California's English learners and argues that there are seven aspects of schooling of ELs where students receive an education that is demonstrably inferior to that of English speakers.
Inferior Resources for Educating English Learners
National and State Issues Effecting the Education of English Learners. Over 151,000 English Learners Foreclosed From State and Federal Programs and Resources
Posted 11/1/2002
These two reports document policies promulgated by the California State Board of Education and legislature that were hostile to the continuation and support of bilingual programs and appropriate resources for all services to English learners.
EL National and State Issues
ELs Foreclosed from State and Federal Services
Equity, Achievement and Diversity - Powerpoint Presentation for Latino Legislative Caucus Retreat
Posted 12/1/2001
Dr. Maria Quezada, CABE
This presentation calls for bold new leadership in leadership and resources for programs for English learners.
Presentation to Latino Legislative Caucus
Position Paper on California English Language Development Test (CELDT) – The Need for and Value of CELDT
Posted 11/1/2001
This document underscores the need for a statewide English Language Proficiency test and makes recommendation to improve content and administration of the CELDT.
Californians Together CELDT position paper
Three Years of Policy Erosion for English Learners 1998-2001
Posted 11/1/2001
Since the passage of Proposition 227 new education policy has affected every aspect of schooling for English learners. This is a brief chronology, by category, of the challenges and barriers to implementing an equitable and accessible education for English learners.
Chronology of Challenges and Barriers to Education for ELs
The Redesignation Dilemma: Challenges and Choices in Fostering Meaningful Accountability for English Learners
Posted 9/1/2001
Dr. Robert Linquanti, Policy Report, UC Linguistic Minority Research Institute, Volume 10, Number 4, Summer 2001.
This report documents the important role of the reclassification criteria as a monitoring tool for services to English learners.
Reclassification and Monitoring EL Programs
Bilingual Schools Make Exceptional Gains on the State's Academic Performance Index (API)
Posted 12/1/2000
Dr. Norm Gold, Californians Together
This document reports that 63 schools with bilingual education programs did better on tests of academic achievement in English than over 1,000 similar schools that provided instruction to most of their students only in English.
Bilingual Schools API Gains
Schools with Large Enrollments of English Learners and Substantial Bilingual Instruction are Effective in Teaching English
Posted 8/1/2000
Dr. Norm Gold, Californians Together
A review of Spring 2000 Math and Reading SA -9 data from ten elementary schools with large enrollments of English learners (ELs)
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Dolph Ziggler bided his time for nearly a year, and on the night after WrestleMania 29, The Showoff cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and walked out of the IZOD Center in New Jersey as the new World Heavyweight Champion. Ziggler's reign has just begun, and it's sky-rocketed him into the No. 2 spot on the Power Rankings.
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Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians?
- Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Some argue against what is defended here by appealing to the creation order. As noted above, the Sabbath for Israel is patterned after God's creation of the world in seven days. What is instructive, however, is that the New Testament never appeals to Creation to defend the Sabbath. Jesus appealed to the creation order to support his view that marriage is between one man and one woman for life (Mark 10:2-12). Paul grounded his opposition to women teaching or exercising authority over men in the creation order (1 Tim. 2:12-13), and homosexuality is prohibited because it is contrary to nature (Rom. 1:26-27), in essence, to God's intention when he created men and women. Similarly, those who ban believers from eating certain foods and from marriage are wrong because both food and marriage are rooted in God's good creation (1 Tim. 4:3-5). We see nothing similar with the Sabbath. Never does the New Testament ground it in the created order. Instead, we have very clear verses that say it is a "shadow" and that it does not matter whether believers observe it. So, how do we explain the appeal to creation with reference to the Sabbath? It is probably best to see creation as an analogy instead of as a ground. The Sabbath was the sign of the Mosaic covenant, and since the covenant has passed away, so has the covenant sign.
Now it does not follow from this that the Sabbath has no significance for believers. It is a shadow, as Paul said, of the substance that is now ours in Christ. The Sabbath's role as a shadow is best explicated by Hebrews, even if Hebrews does not use the word for "shadow" in terms of the Sabbath. The author of Hebrews sees the Sabbath as foreshadowing the eschatological rest of the people of God (Heb. 4:1-10). A "Sabbath rest" still awaits God's people (v. 9), and it will be fulfilled on the final day when believers rest from earthly labors. The Sabbath, then, points to the final rest of the people of God. But since there is an already-but-not-yet character to what Hebrews says about rest, should believers continue to practice the Sabbath as long as they are in the not-yet?2 I would answer in the negative, for the evidence we have in the New Testament points in the contrary direction. We remember that the Sabbath is placed together with food laws and new moons and Passover in Colossians 2:16, but there is no reason to think that we should observe food laws, Passover, and new moons before the consummation. Paul's argument is that believers now belong to the age to come and the requirements of the old covenant are no longer binding.
Does the Lord's Day, that is, Christians worshiping on the first day of the week, constitute a fulfillment of the Sabbath? The references to the Lord's Day in the New Testament are sparse. In Troas believers gathered "on the first day of the week . . . to break bread" and they heard a long message from Paul (Acts 20:7). Paul commands the Corinthians to set aside money for the poor "on the first day of every week" (1 Cor. 16:2). John heard a loud voice speaking to him "on the Lord's day" (Rev. 1:10). These scattered hints suggest that the early Christians at some point began to worship on the first day of the week. The practice probably has its roots in the resurrection of Jesus, for he appeared to his disciples "the first day of the week" (John 20:19). All the Synoptics emphasize that Jesus rose on the first day of the week, i.e., Sunday: "very early on the first day of the week" (Mark 16:2; cf. Matt. 28:1; Luke 24:1). The fact that each of the Gospels stresses that Jesus was raised on the first day of the week is striking. But we have no indication that the Lord's Day functions as a fulfillment of the Sabbath. It is likely that gathering together on the Lord's Day stems from the earliest church, for we see no debate on the issue in church history, which is quite unlikely if the practice originated in Gentile churches outside Israel. By way of contrast, we think of the intense debate in the first few centuries on the date of Easter. No such debate exists regarding the Lord's Day.
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Epitomizes the small town ethic of the entire community supporting the school system. Most families have 3 or more generations with personal experience in West Platte Schools. To see the entire town show up for Friday night football games in the fall or fill the performing arts center for the elementary kids to sing, helps illuminate the caring nature of the community! The faculty and staff care deeply about their students and almost all of the students care back!
I am a 2001 graduate of West Platte High. I attended this school from 1st-12th grade and loved every minute of it! West Platte is a school with a great teacher - student ratio. The teachers are fantastic. Not only do they have superior teaching skills, they also genuinely care about their students. I currently have two sons in the elementary and they look forward to going to school every day. Yes, West Platte has hit a rough patch here and there, but what school hasn't? I can tell you that our school is headed in the right direction. Come check out West Platte and see for yourself why we love our school.
The board of education is on a power trip and give the impression they lack confidence in the administators and teachers to do the jobs they have been hired to do. However the high school's outstanding performance academically, in the extra organizations, and athletically appears to indicate the students are being prepared to be successful. As a parent of a graduate, I know they were prepared to have a successful college experience. The board seems to have the opinion those that "can't do anything else" go into education.
They turn out some exceptional students but that is the not the norm. Imagine had those students attended a progressive high school! Its not the best education you can provide your child if they are an average student. Accredited with Distinction isn't hard to get. Dot every 'i', cross every 't'. The science programs are average. English mediocre at best and math has long way to go. Art classes are terrible, if compared to some district art fairs if you have experienced others. Even their pride and joy, sports, football inparticular, play 1A-2A schools and haven't lately been able to get all the way.
I am a graduate of the Class of 2009 and I am currently a Sophomore at Texas A&M University. I can honestly say that I do not have any regrets about West Platte High School. I loved going to school there. The academic side of the school is great. The MAP test scores every year for West Platte are significantly higher than any other school in NW Missouri. Just take a look at some of the headlines in newspapers the last few years. Great things are happening at this school. We are having students that are competing in International Science Fair competitions... AND WINNING!! We have had students featured on the Discovery Channel and are constantly having Bluejays show up on major TV news stations. The Extra-Curricular side of the school is excellent as well. The Arts and Sports are all ranked very high in the State. It's an amazing school.
i dont know what you all are talking about....i went to this school for k-12....i dont have any problems....and as far as the community goes....they are very supportive of all the sports participants....this may be a small school, but it is a good school...
The West Platte district has pros and cons like many districts across the country. I agree with some of the prior reviews but we must remember our own responsibilty to facilitate change. The leadership in the district does need to make appropriate changes in order to compete with surrounding districts. The PTO needs to continue the anti-bullying programs and become advocates for the parents. As parents we need to expect more from the leadership and follow up with our issues. The community must understand new residents need to be welcomed and included. Positive change is possible if we all do our part, but the district needs to listen as well. I will say the smaller class sizes are nice, but I wish new students would be more welcomed by the staff.
This district is so far behind and the community is closed and unfriendly. If you do not have a princess or football star, you are nobody here. Is is 1950?
Graduates of WP have poor communication skills. They struggle in grammar and writing. They simply cannot spell. I so wish I had considered the impact of living in a seeming beautiful area would have when my children attempt to compete with districts just south of us in the work force. Not to mention the administration, support staff and a few teachers seem to work against a positive educational environment. The hs admin/office staff has gone way down hill in the last few years. Not only do they show they aren't happy to see you, they seem to be unhappy to even be there. They make a parent dread entering the office area.
This school is the best school there is in my opinion
As a current senior, I feel that there is not enough of a variety in the classes and extracurricular classes. I think we need to have AP and IB classes. Although, we do have college credit classes, i feel that they are not taught very well. The hardest classes are the english and history classes, whereas the science classes especially are too easy to get an A in without actually knowing what was covered and do not prepare you for college.
I've been sticking it out- this is a new year and with each year I question if I'm doing the best for my childs education. The community closeness used what this school had going for it, but it's not as apparent and seems to be and decreasing over the years. But as I look at the successes of the graduates from previous years, the education does seem to be improving but way too slow. I cringe when my high school student double checks with me on the spelling of common words and thats when my doubts go into shouting mode in my head to MOVE before its too late!
My son is currently a Junior. We moved to this AAA rated school to get him a better education but I think the rating is inaccurate.
West Platte is a great school if you want your child to be completely unaware of other races and cultures. The primary focus of the entire school is football, as they have one 2 state championships over the last 4 years. I attended Jr. and Sr. High there and felt the education surpassed other small-town local schools I had attended in the Northwest corner of Missouri. The college preparatory classes were excellent and dual credit classes were well taught. But as far as cultural diversity, most of the town is naive and insensitive to the lower middle class as well as the immigrant workers' children and many mixed families that decide to make Weston their home.
I hate it. Its soo freakin small. There is little to no variety of clubs, food, and more food.
WP is a Great Small town High School. The dual credit HS/College programs are a time and money saver and a good chalange for any self-motivated student. Teachers are well prepared and well qualified. Sports as well as academic and fine art extracurricular activities are widely available. Girls coaches have been above average in the past. Parents can be involved at manylevels. PTO is available as well as many other volunteer opportunities to support the kids.
Since my 3rd grade year, I have been attending the school of West Platte. The school offers many oppurtunities to involve yourself more in the community and the school. The teachers are friendly and open to questioning. The students and peers of my own age are equally the same. Teachers become more as parents in an educated enviornment. Providing help when you ask and discipline when they see that you need it. The technology is advancing as well as the size of the classrooms. A large classroom will seat 20. The Arts are also growing in size. With confidence, our art programs go to conference and district events. Hopefully, with success. Football is just as fun as ever, after just winning our game for Homecoming, the team is excited to do more. The involvement that revolves around our school, especially parental is tremendous.
Even though this is my first year at West Platte High School, I feel that the staff and students have been wonderful to me and my younger brothers. Everyone has helped me and the teachers are very dedicated and encouraging. This school is very well taken care of and I enjoy the sports (the community is very supportive) and the extracurricular activites.
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30.11.2012 - Press release
Switzerland wants to increase aid to Syrian civilians
The Federal Council has submitted a request to Parliament to increase the funds available for humanitarian aid to the people of Syria to CHF 5 million. This interim funding is intended to build up the underfinanced programmes of the international organisations currently providing support in the region. The Federal Council notes that the humanitarian situation in Syria is steadily deteriorating and that the affected sections of the Syrian population are urgently in need of more support before winter sets in.
In view of the continuing violence and insecurity in Syria and the approach of winter, which is severe in this region, the Federal Council wants to increase humanitarian aid to the civilian population. Specifically, it would provide an additional CHF 2 million for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), CHF 1 million for the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, in Syria, a further CHF 1 million for UNHCR efforts in neighbouring countries (Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq) and an additional CHF 1 million for the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF. This amount will be put before Parliament for approval.
The additional funds are to be used mainly for winter relief in the form of blankets, heaters, mattresses and clothing. UNICEF will use the new funds to provide psychosocial support for traumatised refugee children as well as to enable 10,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq to have access to water and sanitation facilities. The CHF 5 million top-up brings the total of Swiss aid to the people of Syria to some CHF 19 million.
In addition, Switzerland is currently considering the possibility of organising an international conference on Syria that it would host in Geneva at the beginning of 2013 together with other actors, in particular the EU. The aim of the conference would be to strengthen the international humanitarian aid in Syria and in its neighbouring countries, which are carrying the main burden of the influx of refugees from Syria. In particular, more financial resources need to be made available to alleviate the human suffering of the affected population. In addition, Switzerland considers that there should be a show of cross-border solidarity with the victims of the conflict and that a strong demand be addressed to the warring parties to comply with international humanitarian law by ensuring humanitarian access to the affected population and the safety of humanitarian personnel.
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Effective Behavior Management for Parents
There are ways for one to implement some PBIS best practices at home to help your child connect their home and school life and increase their positive behaviors in both settings.
At your home you can use the same expectations of the schools of Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful. When talking to your child about the expectations at home use this language and fit all your rules under these expectations. For example "thank you for being RESPONSIBLE by cleaning up after dinner." "Thank you for being SAFE by washing your hands in the bathroom."
Area Specific Expectation Posters:
You can create area specific expectation posters for all the rooms of your house that set out what the specific expectations are for that setting. For each room you can create a poster that lays out what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible in that room. For example, in the kitchen a sign could inform your child that to be safe they should ask for help and use all materials properly. For being responsible they should wash hands and clean up after they eat. For being respectful they should say please and thank you and wait until everyone is served before eating. There are other examples in parent resources. These posters can be created on the computer, on paper, or as a family art project.
Transitions Expectations Matrix:
For every transition that your child engages in at home, there should also be specific expectations laid out and contained within a expectations matrix. Transitions could include times like while eating, waking up in the morning, getting ready for bed, and doing homework. You should lay out in writing what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible at each of these times (similar to how you do in different locations).
Teaching Behavioral Lessons:
One cannot assume individuals (adults or youth) will be able to automatically reach our behavior expectations of them. We must take time to teach these behavior expectations and how one can reach them. At home you should take time on a weekly basis (or more often if needed) and work with your children on how to meet your behavior expectations. Practicing these skills and behaviors in the setting is effective; for example practice how one should do homework without distractions. You can also use role playing and talk through "what if" scenarios with your child.
A crucial element of PBIS is acknowledging individuals who reach your behavioral expectations. All positive behaviors should be acknowledged verbally to encourage your child to continue to show those behaviors. One can also introduce tangible acknowledgements to help encourage your child to reach specific behavioral goals they are struggling with. One can set a certain behavioral expectation goal (cleaning up after dinner every day or remember to brush your teeth daily) and provide a tangible acknowledgement when this behavioral goal is reached. Some examples of tangible acknowledgements could include:
- Read a story to your child or have your child read to you.
- Stay up 10 minutes past bedtime.
- Cook his or her favorite dinner.
- Provide computer time at home or at the public library.
- Play a board game or complete a puzzle together.
- Color or draw with your child.
- Get out of having to do chores for a day.
- Watch his or her favorite movie.
- Help cook dinner.
- Go for a walk outside together.
- Send a positive note to your child's teacher about the good job your child is doing at home.
- Or others
Links and Articles:
Dangers of Yelling at Your Kids
Students Stressed?!? (Reagan HS)
Positive Behaviors at Home (Reagan HS)
How to help you child with stress (Reagan HS)
Ideas for Rewarding Positive Behaviors at Home
The Importance of Kindergarten Attendance (Lincoln Ave School)
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One more last effort to salvage the Gay Marriage Ban in this session of the Indiana Legislature.
Republican Senator Mike Delph, of Carmel, says that he wants to use a procedural move to try to put a ban on civil unions back into a state constitutional amendment against gay marriage—although he's not sure the votes are there to approve it. Without the language on civil unions, Delph said, the proposal does little if anything to legally protect traditional marriage. The proposed amendment now won't face a public vote until at least 2016 after the House and Senate each passed an amendment without the civil unions ban.
That was different from the proposal last year and that means that it didn't pass two years in a row as required by law to be placed on the ballot.


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Empowerment is a troublesome word. It is overused and the context is often skewed. But Peter Mahoney, owner of the Salon Resource Group, president of the Summit Salon Business Centre and primary consultant to Redken (international cosmetic giant L'Oreal's salon product brand) has built a highly successful business on empowering people.
Peter Mahoney got into business as a result of his neurosurgeon's diagnosis. Enrolled in biochemistry at Dalhousie, Mahoney continuously fell asleep in class. When one day he woke up to find himself rolling down the stairs of a lecture hall in front of a hundred-odd amused classmates, he worried he was narcoleptic. He went to the Sleep Clinic, had tests done, then sat across from his specialist nervously awaiting the results. The neurosurgeon looked at him, laughed and told him the only thing wrong with him was that he was completely bored.
That really woke Mahoney up. He switched to the MBA program and never fell asleep in class again.
In his second year of school he became a partner in Atlantic Business Consultants and met the client that would impact his career path and ultimately, his life. Wayne Drew, founder of the Halifax-based hair salon chain The Head Shoppe, invited Mahoney to be his general manager in 1984. A few months later Mahoney opened the first Head Shoppe franchise. Drew had been using a chair rental business model; Peter Mahoney saw the potential in a different model and brought in commissioned employees. The new approach worked and was the basis for the business model for which he is now recognized across North America. Mahoney describes the 7 years of working side-by side with Drew as an incredible experience. Wayne Drew had learned everything the hard way and was generous in sharing those lessons. Says Mahoney, "I was trained to think like a business owner in school, and Wayne taught me to think about the people behind the business."
In the 1990's Mahoney had the opportunity to expand across the country but preferred to keep the company a comfortable size. He likes knowing the people he works with. The challenge then became growing the business within a limited marketplace. The answer was to develop different brands built on the same business model that would service different niches. The Head Shoppe still exists as one of the Salon Resource Group brands along with the Golden Clipper, HS Studio Salon Spa, Vitality Medi Spa and the Hair Design Centre. This last is important. As Mahoney puts it, "We grow our own people." They hire from within, because they can. The Hair Design Centre is a school of cosmetology; their goal is to teach young stylists not just "how to cut hair but how to live a great life. How to manage their money, build their self-confidence and… see their true value." And the importance of taking responsibility for your life.
Mahoney is a strong advocate of the latter point. In the early 90's he had it all- the business, the money, the nice house. But he was out of shape, smoked, his marriage had gone down the tubes and he was miserable. He had an epiphany. He realized that "everything in front of me was created by me." He made a conscious decision to change and asserts that the minute he changed his mind, he changed his world. This is the conviction that drives his business.
Peter Mahoney explains that they have two types of clients. He defines success as the ability to offer the front line people (internal clients) a better quality of life, sense of confidence and income so that the customers (external clients) feel it reflected in the environment and want to come back- which benefits the company. This is what Mahoney describes as a "win-win-win" situation.
But how do you teach those internal clients how to have a better life, more confidence and a higher income? "Behavioural modification training… teach them that what they believe is what's determining who they are, and if they don't like who they are and what they're getting out of life they've got to change what they believe." Then teach them how to manage their books, time and clients, how to invest and to take responsibility for their lives. After that it is up them. Salon Resource Group spends half of their annual marketing budget internally – incentives, training, support. Coaches meet with employees once a month to ask them 3 questions: "What are your goals, what are you doing to achieve them, how can we help you?" Mahoney emphasizes that they are looking for career-minded- not job-minded- employees.
This concept is what has Peter Mahoney booked for speaking engagements a year out. It is why he is president of the Summit Salon Business Centre in Minneapolis where the workshops, courses and coaching for independent salon owners based on these processes regularly sell out. It has made him L'Oreal's go-to guy for their salon brands. Salon Resource Group sells more Redken products per capita than anywhere else in North America, possibly the world.
Peter Mahoney is guided by three Ps- Passion, Purpose and Prosperity. "Be insanely passionate about what you do," he says, "and be purposeful." "Design the future today" through detailed and organized planning. "Take as much of the risk out of it so you can be passionate about it." If you do those two things, he says, you will prosper. And when you do, and you have the knowledge and experience to share – pass it on.
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The danger of dealing prospects to the TwinsPosted on January 28th, 2008 – 8:51 AM
By Joe Christensen
Imagine you are Mets GM Omar Minaya and you have a chance to get Johan Santana without giving up Jose Reyes, David Wright, John Maine or any other impact player from your 2007 roster.
The Twins have made it clear: They'll do this for prospects. Yes, they want your best prospects, and you might feel like this will gut your system. And yes, after gutting your system, you'd have to make Santana the highest paid pitcher in history.
But you're this close to the move that will help your ballclub turn the corner from that epic September collapse. You're this close to making the splash of the offseason, upgrading a rotation that currently includes Maine, Pedro Martinez, Oliver Perez, Orlando Hernandez and Mike Pelfrey.
Your alternatives on the free agent market are Livan Hernandez and Kyle Lohse.
The Twins have asked for some combination of Fernando Martinez, Deolis Guerra, Carlos Gomez, Phil Humber and Kevin Mulvey. You'd probably do it right now, if they weren't asking for Martinez. You absolutely love that kid, even though the earliest he'd probably help a big league club is late 2009.
Prospects are just that – prospects. But the Twins have an uncanny knack at identifying the good ones on other rosters. They missed with David West in the 1988 Frank Viola trade but still got Rick Aguilera and Kevin Tapani. Here are a few of the other gems they've uncovered over the years, players who weren't yet settled at Class AAA but eventually reached the big leagues with the Twins:
Alexi Casilla (from the Angels for J.C. Romero, 2005)
Francisco Liriano (from the Giants for A.J. Pierzynski, 2003)
Jason Bartlett (from the Padres for Brian Buchanan, 2002)
Lew Ford (from the Red Sox for Hector Carrasco, 2000)
Johan Santana (from the Marlins for Jared Camp, 1999)
Kyle Lohse (from the Cubs for Rick Aguilera, 1999)
Cristian Guzman (from the Yankees for Chuck Knoblauch, 1998)
Joe Mays (from the Mariners for Roberto Kelly, 1997)
David Ortiz (from the Mariners for Dave Hollins, 1996)
The Twins are good at this, and you know it. But how many chances do you get to acquire Johan Santana?


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In response to a unanimous request from over 30 members of the education community, the Prince's Teaching Institute (PTI) led a Committee of Teachers and a Commission of senior individuals to explore the idea of a new member-driven College of Teaching.
The teachers on the committee had a wide variety of experiences and were from different schools; the Commission included Headteachers, representatives from universities, subject associations, teaching unions, the existing College of Teachers, the Royal College of Surgeons and other education stakeholders.
In June 2013 these groups authored a Discussion Document and associated Teacher and Headteacher surveys that set out a blueprint for a new, member-driven College of Teaching. These were designed to elicit a meaningful response from teachers, school leaders and the education community to the idea. (You can download this Discussion Document using the link to the left.)
The Blueprint below grew out of this Discussion Document, and in response to extensive consultation which has taken place with the education community. Over 1,200 teachers, headteachers and education stakeholders responded to an online survey, numerous written responses to the document were submitted and the Commission gathered oral evidence from over 40 people and organisations.
Work has now begun on developing a fully costed implementation plan.
Although the idea has been around for a long time, the latest impetus for the idea of a College of Teaching was provided in May 2012 by the cross-party Education Committee. Since an exploratory workshop held by the PTI in September 2012 there have been a number of publications and articles that provide perspectives on the idea. A selection of these are listed in Additional Reading.
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There are 31 gun control bills active in Congress right now - See them all here!
If you thought Dianne Feinstein's gun control bill was all there was to defeat in Congress, think again, there are actually more than 30.
Here's a list of the House bills:
- H.R. 21 "NRA Members' Gun Safety Act of 2013" - This bill would require all gun sales to go through dealers, eliminating private gun sales. It would require background checks for all transfers of guns. It would require carry permit holders to provide adequate reason that they are "worthy of public trust" and have "good reason" to carry a firearm. It would allow the Attorney General to deny the sale or transfer of a firearm.
- H.R. 34 "Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013" - would require all handguns or guns with detachable magazines to be registered. Would create a national gun dealership sale list. Would require every person who wishes to posses an "approved firearm" to release their mental health medical records.
- H.R. 65 "Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2013" - would increase the legal age of gun ownership to 21. It would make it illegal to visit a gun show unless you are 21 or accompanied by an older adult. It would make the firearm owner guilty of a crime if a person younger than 21 uses the gun to commit a crime or has an accident that causes bodily harm.
- H.R. 93 "The Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act" - Would allow the Attorney General revoke a dealer's license and prevent him from transferring his inventory to another licensed dealer. After a dealer's licensed was revoked, it would be illegal for him to transfer his inventory to any other party than a law enforcement agency.
- H.R. 117 "Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2013" - would require all handguns to be licensed and registered with the Federal government.
- H.R. 137 "Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013" - would broaden the definition of "mental defective" and would require background checks for all transfers of gun ownership.
- H.R. 138 "Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act" - would ban any magazines or ammunition feeding device capable of holder more than 10 rounds. This ban on magazines would include certain guns whose factory included magazines are larger than 10 rounds.
- H.R. 141 "Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2013" - Would subject all gun shows to inspection by the Attorney General. Would require criminal background checks on all sales at gun shows. Would force gun sellers to implement strict new record keeping requirements.
- H.R. 142 "Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2013" - would make it illegal to buy or sell ammunition online. Would require any sale of ammunition larger than 1000 rounds to be reported to the government
- H.R. 226 "Support Assault Firearms Elimination and Reduction for our Streets Act" - stated goal of the bill is to "eliminate firearms." Would create a $2000 tax credit for any legal gun owner who turns in his gun to the Federal government.
- H.R. 227 "Buyback Our Safety Act" - would create a new $15,000,000 Federal program to buy back guns. Would create a partnership between the Attorney General and the National Academy of Sciences to study which kinds of guns are most likely to be used in crimes.
- H.R. 236 "Crackdown on Deadbeat Gun Dealers Act of 2013" - Would subject gun dealers to inspection by the Attorney General up to 3 times per year. Would make failure to maintain gun sale records a crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Would allow the Attorney General to deny a dealership license even if that dealer had been found "not guilty" of violating the record keeping requirements.
- H.R. 238 "Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act" - would restrict the ability of a dealer whose license had been revoked to transfer his inventory to another licensed dealer.
- H.R. 321 "Firearm Safety and Public Health Research Act of 2013" - would use Federal funds to advocate and promote gun control
- H.R. 332 "Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" - would make gun manufacturers and dealers liable for criminal acts committed by people using their products.
- H.R. 404 "Straw Purchaser Penalty Enhancement Act" - would "enhance criminal penalties for straw purchasers of firearms." Full text of bill not yet available. Straw purchasing of firearms is already illegal.
- H.R. 427 "To prevent the illegal sale of firearms, and for other purposes." - Full text of bill not yet available
- H.R. 431 "Gun Transparency and Accountability" - Would increase record keeping and inventory maintenance requirements for gun dealers. Would make it illegal for a dealer whose license has been revoked to re-apply for a license (one strike, you're out system). Would create criminal penalties for dealers who fail to keep good records. Would require criminal background checks for all gun sales.
- H.R. 437 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2013" - the House version of Diane Feinstein's bill. Would ban the sale of a whole host of weapons deemed to be "assault rifles." Would also ban certain types of pistols and shotguns and high capacity magazines.
- H.R. 452 "To prevent gun trafficking." Full text of bill not yet available.
Did you think we were finished? Those are just the House of Representatives Bills! All of the gun control bills in the Senate are after the jump…
Senate Bills
- S.2 "Sandy Hook Elementary School Violence Reduction Act" - this is a shell bill that essentially mirrors President Obama's gun control policies he recently outlined. The bill was introduced by Senator Harry Reid.
- S.22 "Gun Show Background Check Act of 2013" - Would require gun show operators to register and pay a fee to the Attorney General. Would require all gun transfers to include a criminal background check. Would require all participants at gun shows to be licensed gun dealers.
- S.33 "Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2013" - would ban all magazines and ammunition feeding devices capable of holding more than 10 rounds.
- S.34 "Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2013" - would allow the Attorney General to unilaterally deny the sale of a firearm or explosive without providing any information on what determining factors were used in making this decision.
- S.35 "Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2013" - Would make it a crime to buy or sell ammunition online. Would require dealers to report any ammunition sales larger than 1000 rounds to the government.
- S.54 "Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013" - Straw purchasing of firearms is already illegal but this bill would give the Federal government new authority to search and confiscate a private citizens firearms and ammunition if that person is suspected of straw purchasing, even if they are not convicted of any crimes.
- S.147 "Common Sense Concealed Firearms Permit Act of 2013" - would create new Federal standards that would override state requirements for concealed carry permits.
- S. 174 "A bill to appropriately restrict sales of ammunition" - Full text of the bill not yet available
- S. 179 "A bill to prevent gun trafficking" - Full text of the bill not yet available
- S. 150 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2013" - Dianne Feinstein's now infamous bill. Would ban hundreds of different kinds of "assault rifles," pistols, shotguns, ammunition magazines.
There you have it. 31 separate gun control bill currently active in the House and Senate. Be vigilant and keep an eye on your elected officials.
Some of these bill are pretty blatant in their stated purpose of undermining the 2nd Amendment. Others have more palatable names, but ALL of them are bad for supporters of the 2nd Amendement.


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A Valdosta man is in jail tonight after he tried to rob a gas station convenience store, but police showed up before he could take off with any cash.
Around 5:30 last night 20-year-old Isaac Price attempted to rob this Citgo gas station on Hill Avenue. The gas station manager says he thought the man was joking because he demanded cash with multiple customers watching.
Price broke the register as he tried to grab the cash himself, but Valdosta Police showed up within minutes and arrested him.
"'Give me money, I will kill you.' I never paid attention, I didn't take him seriously, I thought he was probably joking you know. Because right next to him was one customer standing here trying to pay," said store manager, Faisal Ijaz.
No one was injured in this incident. Price is charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Robbery and Criminal Damage to Property.
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