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2008 American Education Week
The National Education Association (NEA) has designated
November 16-22, the 87th annual American Education Week.
This observance spotlights the importance of providing
every child in America with a
quality public education from kindergarten through
college, and the need for everyone to do his or her part
in making public schools great.
“Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our
Responsibility,” the annual tagline for the celebration,
reflects the NEA's calling upon America to provide
students with quality public schools so that students
can grow, prosper, and achieve in the 21st century.
The NEA is proud to team up
with Sylvan Learning to promote American Education Week
by offering free tips and materials for lifelong
learning success to parents, teachers and students.
Check out their joint
materials and tip
sheets.
World Congress on Disabilities Expo
On November 21-22, 2008 the World Congress on
Disabilities Expo will be held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street.
The expo is dedicated to improving the lives of those
with developmental and physical disabilities, their
families and the professionals who work with them.
The expo hours are Friday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. and Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information or to register online, visit
www.wcdexpo.com.
Use source code COJ and receive a free expo pass or a
discount on a conference pass.
DCPS Maintain, No Gain Holiday Challenge
Beginning November 19 through January 5,
the Office of Employee Wellness will host the “Maintain,
No Gain Holiday Challenge” for all DCPS’ employees.
Why Maintain, No Gain? The average
American gains between eight and 10 pounds during the
holiday season. This six-week program encourages
participates to gain no more than two pounds during the
holiday season. The challenge also promotes healthy
eating habits and engaging in physical activity during
this time.
For
more information and/or to sign up for the challenge,
please see the Wellness Ambassador for your work site or
contact Tonya Hill, Wellness Coordinator, at hill-willt@duvalschools.org or 390-2916.
The Talking Book / Special Needs
Library
The Jacksonville Public Library’s
Talking Book/Special Needs Library provides books,
magazines and descriptive videos as a free service to
school age children and young adults with a disability.
Materials are provided through the mail to students and
schools as “Free Matter for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped.” Books are available from the kindergarten
through the high school level. Students and schools are
encouraged to register for this free service. If you
have any questions or would like to request additional
informational materials, please contact the library at
904.630.1999 or visit
http://www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/lib/talkingbooks.html.
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