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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking ActionESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 4 years, 11 months ago

    Check out this ESSA Tracker on EdWeek, “What are states planning for ESSA?” http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/key-takeaways-state-essa-plans.html

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of HUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center WorkspacesHUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center Workspaces 5 years, 4 months ago

    OSEP LEADERSHIP MEETING UPDATE! July 17 – 19, 2017
    Registration is OPEN at: https://meetings.osepideasthatwork.org/user/register. Also, make sure that you reserve your hotel rooms ASAP to avoid being closed out of the conference hotel.
    AND, if you are interested in presenting, proposals are due on April 30th at:…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of NEW and Not So New Directors WorkspaceNEW and Not So New Directors Workspace 5 years, 4 months ago

    We wouldn’t usually share corporate models, but I thought this particular top ten CEOs and how they make it to the top of the list is particularly relevant to leaders in Parent Centers. These core values from TDIndustries are particularly relevant to our kinds of leadership:
    TD, leaders at every level ensure that their core values are lived out…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

    Here’s the new link: new link: https://youtu.be/PZMm84x7V60

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    Debra Jennings posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

    HI Debby, welcome to this group. There are lots of resources that will help you to transition to your new role in the Forum section. Just click on “Forum” when you arrive in this workspace. It includes the presentations and handouts from the last two New Directors training meetings. We are also recording and archiving webinars on some of the…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of NEW and Not So New Directors WorkspaceNEW and Not So New Directors Workspace 5 years, 4 months ago

    Have you signed on to the Parent Center Who Knows What yet? Almost 40 of your colleagues are already there! Join them to Here Parent Center staff can: fill out a profile with the strengths and areas of knowledge your bring to the Parent Center network; and then
    connect with colleagues in the network with experience in a given aspect of Parent…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of HUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center WorkspacesHUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center Workspaces 5 years, 4 months ago

    Have you signed on to the Parent Center Who Knows What yet? Almost 40 of your colleagues are already there! Join them to Here Parent Center staff can: fill out a profile with the strengths and areas of knowledge your bring to the Parent Center network; and then
    connect with colleagues in the network with experience in a given aspect of Parent…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking ActionESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 5 months ago

    Here’s the statement that NJ issued on its ESSA state plan in light of the repeal of the accountability regs.

    If your state is one of the eighteen (18) that are planning for the April 3 submission, you may want to check on whether they are wavering in that decision and in their plan’s content.

    Debra

    Begin forwarded message:

    From: “Wi…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking ActionESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 5 months ago

    Congress repeals ESSA accountability rules from Candace Cortiella, The Advocacy Institute

    The Senate on Thursday voted 50-49 to block the accountability rules for the Every Student Succeeds Act created by the Obama administration.

    Without the rules, the requirements for accountability and state plans will be found in the language of ESSA…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings created an event for the group Group logo of ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking ActionESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action: 5 years, 5 months ago

    February 27, 2017 1:00 pm: Webinar | Making Sure All Children Matter: Key Questions for School Accountability Systems

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of HUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center WorkspacesHUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center Workspaces 5 years, 7 months ago

    Resolve to Make 2017 More Accessible!
    From the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitative Training Materials:
    Join the NCRTM Community of Practice (CoP) Section 508: Frustrations & Fixes
    Beginning on January 9th, 2017, the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) will host a 10-week online Community of Practice (CoP)…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

    Roger, comments are spot on.

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    Debra Jennings posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Amy, you can find some examples in the “Forum” for Exemplar Service Descriptions. http://www.parentcenterhub.org/groups/performance-measures-collection/forum/topic/exemplar-service-descriptions/
    Hope these help. Debra

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    Debra Jennings joined the group Group logo of Performance Measures CollectionPerformance Measures Collection 5 years, 8 months ago

    Performance Measures Collection

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of NEW and Not So New Directors WorkspaceNEW and Not So New Directors Workspace 5 years, 9 months ago

    Over 80 parent center directors and board members, OSEP project officers and technical assistance staff are HERE in Alexandria, VA for the Strengthening Parent Center Leadership meeting. We will be posting presentations here under the Forum sections.

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of Parent Center Data CollectionsParent Center Data Collections 5 years, 9 months ago

    How’s it going? The first part of your data, those counts, is due on Friday, November 4. Please contact your Regional PTAC or Myriam Alizo at CPIR, if you need info or help.

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking ActionESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 9 months ago

    Webinar on ESSA and Early Learning Guidance, Monday, October 31, 2016, 3:00pm – 4:00pm EASTERN. Join CEELO, state leaders from the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Department of Education (NAECS-SDE) and representatives from the Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning for a discussion on non-regulatory g…[Read more]

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of NEW and Not So New Directors WorkspaceNEW and Not So New Directors Workspace 5 years, 9 months ago

    We are ready to welcome the next group of participants at the 2016 Strengthening Parent Center Leadership New Directors training. It’s this week in Alexandria, VA. Any tips or thoughts you’d like to share, especially for directors who are in there first year as parent center director?

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      Myriam Alizo replied 5 years, 9 months ago

      I am looking forward to see everyone this week!

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    Debra Jennings joined the group Group logo of NAPTAC ChatNAPTAC Chat 5 years, 9 months ago

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    Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Group logo of ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking ActionESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 9 months ago

    From Ruth Ryder: New non-regulatory Guidance on ESSA Title IV – Student Support and Academic
    Enrichment Grants – http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/essassaegrantguid10212016.pdf
    Colleagues,

    I am excited to let you know that the Department released the Title IV guidance to help States, districts, and schools:

    Provide all students…[Read more]

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