Thursday, November 21, 2013
Who We Are
Lets take a moment to find out why ACTE is so important! No one can tell it better than the people over at ACTE! Click the link to find out more. Who We Are
Friday, September 23, 2011
DEPCO, LLC announces the purchase of Gears Educational Systems, LLC
Pittsburg, KS – September 22, 2011 - DEPCO, LLC, Pittsburg, KS, announced today that they have acquired Gears Educational Systems, LLC, Hanover, MA, and will move them to their Pittsburg, KS facilities.
Gears Educational Systems is an innovator in providing hands-on engineering products to middle schools, high schools, and colleges. They differentiated themselves from competitors by offering robust products using industry-grade components. Gears products are designed and built to last for years in the classroom, resulting in better value. Their products are used in hundreds of high schools, colleges, and universities around the country.
Gears Co-founder Michael Bastoni is a veteran educator that has direct classroom experience in STEM education. He uses this experience to develop kits that address the needs of students and teachers. In the mid-1990s, he began developing prototypes of the engineering kits that would evolve into our flagship product—GEARS Invention and Design System (IDS). GEARS-IDS was used as a trainer for his students so that they would be better prepared for regional and national engineering robotic competitions. His teams were very successful and won many top awards. More importantly, these students often continued their studies at engineering schools.
Gears Co-founder, Mark Newby, has spent over twenty five years in the high-tech industry as an electro-mechanical sales engineer. He has worked closely with machinists, metal fabricators, electrical and mechanical engineers helping create and assist in the design of electro-mechanical products.
Gears’ founders Mark and Mike incorporated in 2002 to refine and expand the Gears-IDS in order to share it with the educational marketplace. It was their intent for others to have similar, year-round engineering programs with all of the advantages and success that Mike and his students were experiencing in the classroom.
Mark Newby says, "DEPCO's expansive warehousing and assembly facility will meet the needs of our growing customer base. This along with producing best in class online curriculum aligned to our products makes the acquisition ideal."
“We are very excited to be able to add the Gears’ products to DEPCO product line. This gives us the ability to offer the most rugged and expansive mechatronic and robotic kits available to educators. We (DEPCO) continue to provide tools, not toys, to better train our students today to become the technicians and engineers of tomorrow” says Terry Graham, President of DEPCO, LLC.
DEPCO intends to keep both Mark and Mike closely involved with sales and the development of new products to grow the already extensive product line.
For more information about DEPCO and GEARS, please visit the following websites:
www.depcollc.com
www.gearseds.com
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
2011 ACTE Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo
November 17th through the 19th
There is so much to do and see at this 3 day workshop!
-Better understand expectations for learning presented by the Common Core State Standards and strategies for teachers.
-Speak with Ranesco about incorporating technology in your classroom
-How to increase enrollment, retention and graduation rates with the use of Millennials.
-Explore the skeletal system and diretional terms in muscle and bone morphology, as well as concepts that will lead into other body systems. Build human anatomy using clay and a specially designed skeletal model.
-Understanding of the National Business Administration Standards
-Awarness of how the changing environment affects what and how you teach, includin implications of STEM, post-millennial perspectives, technology and internet.
-Tour Linn State Community College and Cadaver's.
Sign up today! http://bit.ly/eajbzV
There is so much to do and see at this 3 day workshop!
-Better understand expectations for learning presented by the Common Core State Standards and strategies for teachers.
-Speak with Ranesco about incorporating technology in your classroom
-How to increase enrollment, retention and graduation rates with the use of Millennials.
-Explore the skeletal system and diretional terms in muscle and bone morphology, as well as concepts that will lead into other body systems. Build human anatomy using clay and a specially designed skeletal model.
-Understanding of the National Business Administration Standards
-Awarness of how the changing environment affects what and how you teach, includin implications of STEM, post-millennial perspectives, technology and internet.
-Tour Linn State Community College and Cadaver's.
Sign up today! http://bit.ly/eajbzV
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
HOSA Scholarships
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. Their goals are to promote health care careers and improve the delivery of health care to everyone.
HOSA began in 1967 and has since then grown to nearly 120,000 members. Thanks to companies like DEPCO, LLC and other HOSA partners, HOSA will provide 53 members with scholarships totaling over $58,500 this year. HOSA's numerous qualified applicants prove that it makes a substantial impact on the lives of many young people and their career choices into the health care industry. DEPCO, LLC and Applied Technologies also assist the HOSA organization by providing education curriculum and hands-on equipment for student training. The educational products are correlated to the National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE). More information on the products can be found at http://www.healthscienceeducation.com/index.htm.
This year, over 6,500 delegates, advisors, and guests will attend HOSA's 34th Annual National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California.
A full list of the scholarship recipients can be found at http://www.hosa.org/2011_scholarship_recipients.pdf.
HOSA began in 1967 and has since then grown to nearly 120,000 members. Thanks to companies like DEPCO, LLC and other HOSA partners, HOSA will provide 53 members with scholarships totaling over $58,500 this year. HOSA's numerous qualified applicants prove that it makes a substantial impact on the lives of many young people and their career choices into the health care industry. DEPCO, LLC and Applied Technologies also assist the HOSA organization by providing education curriculum and hands-on equipment for student training. The educational products are correlated to the National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE). More information on the products can be found at http://www.healthscienceeducation.com/index.htm.
This year, over 6,500 delegates, advisors, and guests will attend HOSA's 34th Annual National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California.
A full list of the scholarship recipients can be found at http://www.hosa.org/2011_scholarship_recipients.pdf.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Preschool Activities
There are many ways to keep preschool kids entertained, but are all of them educational?
The Block Academy, a developmentally-appropriate literacy curriculum for 3 to 6 years olds, is a curriculum which concentrates on the scientifically-proven concept that children learn in an assortment of ways by using all of their senses. It uses hands-on, experiential learning; sensory motor integration; and brain/skill development through the use of manipulatives by Mega Bloks.
Burden Free. Total content is provided for the educator. Not only a handful of activities, but every activity, procedure, and exercise is detailed for every hour of every day. This reduces the educator's preparation time, it provides continuity if an educator is absent, and it provides a flexible curriculum that can be used in entirety or with chosen elements.
Comprehensive. It is truly comprehensive as it incorporates science, math, music, physical activity, arts and crafts, character development, snacks and recipes, and weekly parent newsletters.
Flexible. The curriculum allows for a flexible schedule for all-day and half-day programs. The educator may use as little or as much they choose. There are enough resources and activities to plan for a 10 to 12 month program period.
Sensory Integration. Facilitates the developing brain by using information from all senses. MindBuild provides daily sensory integration activities to enhance brain development. This approach also reaches out to children with learning disabilities who have difficulty with sensory integration.
For more information: http://www.blockacademy.net
The Block Academy, a developmentally-appropriate literacy curriculum for 3 to 6 years olds, is a curriculum which concentrates on the scientifically-proven concept that children learn in an assortment of ways by using all of their senses. It uses hands-on, experiential learning; sensory motor integration; and brain/skill development through the use of manipulatives by Mega Bloks.
Burden Free. Total content is provided for the educator. Not only a handful of activities, but every activity, procedure, and exercise is detailed for every hour of every day. This reduces the educator's preparation time, it provides continuity if an educator is absent, and it provides a flexible curriculum that can be used in entirety or with chosen elements.
Comprehensive. It is truly comprehensive as it incorporates science, math, music, physical activity, arts and crafts, character development, snacks and recipes, and weekly parent newsletters.
Flexible. The curriculum allows for a flexible schedule for all-day and half-day programs. The educator may use as little or as much they choose. There are enough resources and activities to plan for a 10 to 12 month program period.
Sensory Integration. Facilitates the developing brain by using information from all senses. MindBuild provides daily sensory integration activities to enhance brain development. This approach also reaches out to children with learning disabilities who have difficulty with sensory integration.
For more information: http://www.blockacademy.net
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
STEM Education Explained
Since 2001, the acronym, STEM, stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This approach to teaching incorporates technology and engineering into mathematics and science, implementing a "meta-discipline." This provides students with problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning, and requires students to actively engage a situation to find its solution. Overall, this application was designed to promote effective and relevant connections between STEM classroom content and STEM career pathways, thus providing learning opportunities for students and provides teachers with a resource where they can access highly effective content and related support materials to consolidate into their curriculum.
College-level academics is now being taught in high schools with encouragement from the STEM approach. According to studies all students benefit from the STEM program because it teaches independent innovation and allows students to explore greater depths of all of the subjects by utilizing the skills learned; these skills are going to be required in order for today's students to be tomorrow's global leaders. Today almost all employers require employees to have an understanding of critical-thinking while also working cohesively in groups and independently.
Recently, there has been a drop in students majoring in science or technology related fields. Many say this is due to lack of preparation in high school classes. The National Science Foundation says that around 80% of jobs created in the upcoming decade will require some type of math and science skills. So that the US doesn't suffer as a whole when a majority of baby boomers retire, a balance will need to be created to encourage more students to achieve in their academic environment.
For products centralizing around STEM Education for your classroom check out: http://www.depcollc.com
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Where have all the math and science students gone?
According to a recent CNN documentary, American students rank 17th in science and 25th in math. The documentary, that airs May 21st, follows three high school students involved in a national robotics competition. Schools use robotics and other hands on learning to get students more involved in the math and science industries. Educators and industry leaders are worried about the future of careers in these areas as well as engineering and technology in general. Qualified applicants for these jobs are getting harder and harder to find.
The "Don't Fail Me: Education in America" documentary follows the students' preparation and competition at the FIRST Robotics Competition that was held in St. Louis, Missouri on April 27-30, 2011. A similar competition will be held in Kansas City June 19 - June 24 in Kansas City, MO. The SkillsUSA conference will be the 47th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). It is expected that more than 15,000 students, teachers and business partners will participate.
This particular conference doesn’t only focus on math and science. Students can showcase their knowledge in 96 different trades that vary from electronics and computer-aided drafting to culinary arts and broadcast news production.
Contests are run with the help of industry and trade associations such as Depco LLC. The competitions are coordinated by these same industrial organizations. Many technological vendors will attend and be on display.
The week-long event will be open to the public and free of charge.
You can read more on CNN's documentary, "Don't Fail Me: Education in America," at the following link.
http://bit.ly/iOK6t4 #cnn
The "Don't Fail Me: Education in America" documentary follows the students' preparation and competition at the FIRST Robotics Competition that was held in St. Louis, Missouri on April 27-30, 2011. A similar competition will be held in Kansas City June 19 - June 24 in Kansas City, MO. The SkillsUSA conference will be the 47th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). It is expected that more than 15,000 students, teachers and business partners will participate.
This particular conference doesn’t only focus on math and science. Students can showcase their knowledge in 96 different trades that vary from electronics and computer-aided drafting to culinary arts and broadcast news production.
Contests are run with the help of industry and trade associations such as Depco LLC. The competitions are coordinated by these same industrial organizations. Many technological vendors will attend and be on display.
The week-long event will be open to the public and free of charge.
You can read more on CNN's documentary, "Don't Fail Me: Education in America," at the following link.
http://bit.ly/iOK6t4 #cnn
Monday, May 16, 2011
History of Technology in Education
Curriculum is changing and so is the way educators teach. Today there are computers in nearly every school and classroom. Many educational facilities are even encouraging teachers to be more creative and innovative in how they teach with the use of programs such as Dimension's 3D printers, Mobile Skill trailers that bring the classroom to you, and CAD software such as Mastercam, SolidWorks, and SoftPlan.
Technology in the classroom began in the 1950s to promote science, technology, and math. The National Defense Education Act was created which provided financial support for technological advancements. The Vocational Education Act came after and gave money to individual states to help the integration of new technology into schools. During the mid-60s mainframes and minicomputers were sent to a handful of schools due to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Apple computers were introduced in 1975 and the PC closely followed. The 1990s brought multimedia computers into use in the school system. The internet, introduced in 1996, has become a growing worldwide sensation ever since especially in the educational world.
Technology in the classroom began in the 1950s to promote science, technology, and math. The National Defense Education Act was created which provided financial support for technological advancements. The Vocational Education Act came after and gave money to individual states to help the integration of new technology into schools. During the mid-60s mainframes and minicomputers were sent to a handful of schools due to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Apple computers were introduced in 1975 and the PC closely followed. The 1990s brought multimedia computers into use in the school system. The internet, introduced in 1996, has become a growing worldwide sensation ever since especially in the educational world.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Introduction to Autodesk Civil 3D
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011 - THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Ave.
Moberly, MO 65270
8:30am – 4:00pm each day
Career Center Building, C28
Needing Civil Engineering design training? A DEPCO, LLC Certified Autodesk trainer can get you started on the right path!
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution for civil engineering design and documentation. Civil 3D is designed for civil engineers, drafters, designers, and technicians working on transportation design, land development, and water projects. Stay coordinated and explore design options, analyze project performance, and deliver consistent, higher-quality documentation—all within a familiar AutoCAD® software environment.
Register
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Ave.
Moberly, MO 65270
8:30am – 4:00pm each day
Career Center Building, C28
Needing Civil Engineering design training? A DEPCO, LLC Certified Autodesk trainer can get you started on the right path!
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution for civil engineering design and documentation. Civil 3D is designed for civil engineers, drafters, designers, and technicians working on transportation design, land development, and water projects. Stay coordinated and explore design options, analyze project performance, and deliver consistent, higher-quality documentation—all within a familiar AutoCAD® software environment.
Register
Introduction to Autodesk Revit Architecture
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011 - TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Ave.
Moberly, MO 65270
8:30am – 4:00pm each day
Career Center Building, Room C28
Needing Architecture design training? A DEPCO, LLC Certified Autodesk trainer can get you started on the right path!
Autodesk Revit Architecture software works the way architects and designers think, so you can develop higher-quality, more accurate architectural designs. Built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), Autodesk Revit Architecture helps you capture and analyze concepts and maintain your vision through design, documentation, and construction. Make more informed decisions with information-rich models to support sustainable design, construction planning, and fabrication. Automatic updates keep your designs and documentation coordinated and more reliable.
Register
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Ave.
Moberly, MO 65270
8:30am – 4:00pm each day
Career Center Building, Room C28
Needing Architecture design training? A DEPCO, LLC Certified Autodesk trainer can get you started on the right path!
Autodesk Revit Architecture software works the way architects and designers think, so you can develop higher-quality, more accurate architectural designs. Built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), Autodesk Revit Architecture helps you capture and analyze concepts and maintain your vision through design, documentation, and construction. Make more informed decisions with information-rich models to support sustainable design, construction planning, and fabrication. Automatic updates keep your designs and documentation coordinated and more reliable.
Register
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
State ACTE Conference
Ruidoso, New Mexico
June 7th-9th
Career and technical education is about helping students, workers and lifelong learners of all ages fulfill their working potential. Help students as they prepare for the world before them with DEPCO, LLC sales reps.
June 7th-9th
Career and technical education is about helping students, workers and lifelong learners of all ages fulfill their working potential. Help students as they prepare for the world before them with DEPCO, LLC sales reps.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Technology Grants for Your School
School budget tight? Want to get more money for those NAO's or the newest CAD software such as Mastercam or SolidWorks? With the Perkin's Loans being cut for this upcoming school year, many schools are in need of financial backing. The links below will help guide you to grants that with help to supply your school with the equipment to help your student's excel.
Grants, Grants, Grants!
http://technologygrantnews.com/technology-funding.html
Technology Grant News provides updates about grant and resource opportunities as they come available. This 15 year-old site gives information on technology grants, free technology resources, technology partnerships, strategic alliances and technology advancement for your organization.
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/edgrants.html
This link will take you to the Department of Education's official site. There are several technology grants that are awaiting to be applied for.
http://www.vernier.com/grants/fulllist.html
Vernier has 7 grants that can award up to $3,000. As well as providing a guide to write a grant, other sources such as information on the No Child Left Behind Act and Do-It-Yourself Projects are available on the site.
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/educ01.htm
Many educational and school grants can be found here! Take your pick to receive more money for technological academics from businesses, private donors, and foundations.
http://grants.gov/
Find and apply for federal grants directly from this site. Grants.gov is a storehouse for information over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.
Writing Center
http://www.us-government-grants.net/article_info.php/articles_id/32
Provides colleges & universities, K-12 schools, non-profit organizations, churches, fire and police departments, emergency medical service agencies, cities and towns with practical tools and reliable resources to apply for and receive technology educational grants.They have expertise in writing technology educational grants.
One of the best sites for learning about federal grants is www.fedgrants.gov. Anyone can sign up to receive free daily e-mails announcing federal grant opportunities, the lead federal agency that provides diabetes grants is the U.S. There are 26 federal grant-making agencies listed on this website with hyperlinks to numerous opportunities for grants.
Grants, Grants, Grants!
http://technologygrantnews.com/technology-funding.html
Technology Grant News provides updates about grant and resource opportunities as they come available. This 15 year-old site gives information on technology grants, free technology resources, technology partnerships, strategic alliances and technology advancement for your organization.
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/edgrants.html
This link will take you to the Department of Education's official site. There are several technology grants that are awaiting to be applied for.
http://www.vernier.com/grants/fulllist.html
Vernier has 7 grants that can award up to $3,000. As well as providing a guide to write a grant, other sources such as information on the No Child Left Behind Act and Do-It-Yourself Projects are available on the site.
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/educ01.htm
Many educational and school grants can be found here! Take your pick to receive more money for technological academics from businesses, private donors, and foundations.
http://grants.gov/
Find and apply for federal grants directly from this site. Grants.gov is a storehouse for information over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.
Writing Center
http://www.us-government-grants.net/article_info.php/articles_id/32
Provides colleges & universities, K-12 schools, non-profit organizations, churches, fire and police departments, emergency medical service agencies, cities and towns with practical tools and reliable resources to apply for and receive technology educational grants.They have expertise in writing technology educational grants.
One of the best sites for learning about federal grants is www.fedgrants.gov. Anyone can sign up to receive free daily e-mails announcing federal grant opportunities, the lead federal agency that provides diabetes grants is the U.S. There are 26 federal grant-making agencies listed on this website with hyperlinks to numerous opportunities for grants.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Building Blocks with the Department of Education
The Department of Education was created in 1980 by various federal agencies coming together. Their mission includes promoting scholarly achievement and groundwork for universal challenges by having students excel with an educational experience. To accomplish this task, the department plays a leadership role in the national debate over improving the amount of increasing knowledge in schools. This group effort generates guidelines for financial aid, gathers information on America's schools, gains awareness of educational matters, and displays equal access to education. Education, in the U.S., is primarily a state and local responsibility. These organizations create schools, develop curriculum, and establish the set requirements for enrollment and commencement.
Currently, the Department of Education is focusing on reforming the curriculum taught in schools and President Obama is becoming increasingly concerned with learning at a lower grade level. Studies and documentations show that what a child learns when they are younger helps them develop as they increase in age. The department is therefore focusing on advancing "the health, social, emotional, and educational outcomes for young children from birth through 3rd grade y enhancing the quality of early learning programs and increasing the access to high quality early learning programs especially for young children at risk for school failure."
To help with a prime concern in the United States, DEPCO, LLC is dedicated to improving children's literacy in unique ways including Secret Codes and The Block Academy, which are both specially developed curriculums for Kindergarten and Pre-School aged children. These programs help to initiate science, music, arts and crafts, math, physical activity, and character development in the younger generation. DEPCO is passionate about education and their enthusiasm is projected through their projects. This company maintains an innovative, student-driven focus using important concepts such as sensory integration, phonemic and print awareness and much more. Learning retention is maximized through incorporating hands-on activities that are not only educational, but enjoyable.
DEPCO, LLC: Interactive Modular Learning: Curriculum:Technology:Early Childhood. Web. 15 Apr. 2011..
U.S. Department of Education. Web. 15 Apr. 2011.
Currently, the Department of Education is focusing on reforming the curriculum taught in schools and President Obama is becoming increasingly concerned with learning at a lower grade level. Studies and documentations show that what a child learns when they are younger helps them develop as they increase in age. The department is therefore focusing on advancing "the health, social, emotional, and educational outcomes for young children from birth through 3rd grade y enhancing the quality of early learning programs and increasing the access to high quality early learning programs especially for young children at risk for school failure."
To help with a prime concern in the United States, DEPCO, LLC is dedicated to improving children's literacy in unique ways including Secret Codes and The Block Academy, which are both specially developed curriculums for Kindergarten and Pre-School aged children. These programs help to initiate science, music, arts and crafts, math, physical activity, and character development in the younger generation. DEPCO is passionate about education and their enthusiasm is projected through their projects. This company maintains an innovative, student-driven focus using important concepts such as sensory integration, phonemic and print awareness and much more. Learning retention is maximized through incorporating hands-on activities that are not only educational, but enjoyable.
DEPCO, LLC: Interactive Modular Learning: Curriculum:Technology:Early Childhood. Web. 15 Apr. 2011.
U.S. Department of Education. Web. 15 Apr. 2011.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Helping with Learning Disabilities
The CARRD is a nonprofit devoted to helping individuals with reading difficulties/dyslexia and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) become competent readers. Children who have reading difficulties are at risk of dropping out of school, poor self-esteem, substance abuse and a disproportionate percentage are involved in the welfare and criminal justice systems as adults. The future of a child with reading difficulties seems to be very bleak in our society that requires good reading. Reading difficulties are a social as well as an academic problem!
The CARRD has been privately funded for the past five years. Last Thursday the organization learned that their private donor would not be able to support the CARRD next year. CARRD was very fortunate to have had this financial support, as it has allowed us to grow tremendously. However, the organization does not want to lose our momentum, so they are asking for your help. In order for the organization to realize their vision for CARRD, they are asking you to make a gift to sustain our current operations and allow us to reach the next level of service to children and adults.
Although it's a very small organization, they have helped many. Since it was created, the CARRD has assessed nearly 5,000 and provided treatment to approximately 1,600 individuals, most of whom were children. We will be losing both of our paid positions. We need to, at the very least, save our Director of Operations. This position is absolutely critical to the CARRD’s success.
If you can, please make a donation, regardless of size, and forward this message to individuals who you believe would be interested in supporting the CARRD. Collectively, you can make a difference!
How to make a donation:
You can go to either of these links [both have 501(c)3 tax-exempt status so that your donation can be deducted from your taxes]:
http://carrdinc.org/donate.html or https://go.pittstate.edu/givenow
Or send a check to:
CARRD, Inc.
215 West Adams
Pittsburg, KS 66762-5133
(please specify CARRD on your check or online)
What is the CARRD?
The CARRD is a university-based research and service center. We provide research-based assessment and remedial programs to individuals who have reading difficulties/dyslexia and/or ADHD. Our services are provided at a very reduced cost that is based on family income (http://carrdinc.org/parents.html). Many of our families pay very little or nothing. The assessment and remediation is performed by trained and supervised Pittsburg State University students. Assessment and remediation are individualized for each child and conducted according to research-based practices for this discipline.
The CARRD was created in 1996 after a decade of research. The research from the CARRD has been published in the most prestigious scientific journals in reading difficulties/dyslexia and child development and has been presented at national-level conferences (http://www.carrdinc.org/research.html).
For much more information regarding the CARRD, please visit www.pittstate.edu/carrd or the outreach arm of the CARRD at www.CARRDInc.org.
The CARRD has been privately funded for the past five years. Last Thursday the organization learned that their private donor would not be able to support the CARRD next year. CARRD was very fortunate to have had this financial support, as it has allowed us to grow tremendously. However, the organization does not want to lose our momentum, so they are asking for your help. In order for the organization to realize their vision for CARRD, they are asking you to make a gift to sustain our current operations and allow us to reach the next level of service to children and adults.
Although it's a very small organization, they have helped many. Since it was created, the CARRD has assessed nearly 5,000 and provided treatment to approximately 1,600 individuals, most of whom were children. We will be losing both of our paid positions. We need to, at the very least, save our Director of Operations. This position is absolutely critical to the CARRD’s success.
If you can, please make a donation, regardless of size, and forward this message to individuals who you believe would be interested in supporting the CARRD. Collectively, you can make a difference!
How to make a donation:
You can go to either of these links [both have 501(c)3 tax-exempt status so that your donation can be deducted from your taxes]:
http://carrdinc.org/donate.html or https://go.pittstate.edu/givenow
Or send a check to:
CARRD, Inc.
215 West Adams
Pittsburg, KS 66762-5133
(please specify CARRD on your check or online)
What is the CARRD?
The CARRD is a university-based research and service center. We provide research-based assessment and remedial programs to individuals who have reading difficulties/dyslexia and/or ADHD. Our services are provided at a very reduced cost that is based on family income (http://carrdinc.org/parents.html). Many of our families pay very little or nothing. The assessment and remediation is performed by trained and supervised Pittsburg State University students. Assessment and remediation are individualized for each child and conducted according to research-based practices for this discipline.
The CARRD was created in 1996 after a decade of research. The research from the CARRD has been published in the most prestigious scientific journals in reading difficulties/dyslexia and child development and has been presented at national-level conferences (http://www.carrdinc.org/research.html).
For much more information regarding the CARRD, please visit www.pittstate.edu/carrd or the outreach arm of the CARRD at www.CARRDInc.org.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
RoboCup 2011
Aldebaran Robotics and FESTO are pleased to sponsor an event bringing robotic researchers together July 5th-11th to watch as their humanoid robots play soccer! Spectators are encouraged to come to Istanbul and watch the robots compete. Junior students will also have their very own competition.
This research team is hoping to have a team ready to play a human team by 2050 and win!
Interested? Register today or even watch a demonstration!
http://www.robocup2011.org/en/
Perkins's Grants Shouldn't be Cut
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education (CTE) Act provides federal funding, dispersed through each state, to be used in educational facilities. This program was put into action in order to concentrate efforts of high schools and community colleges into developing services, activities, and curriculum that incorporate technical instruction.
April 14, 2011, a fiscal bill was passed that cut funding by $140.2 million for several Perkins programs. This reduction included completely eliminating all funding for CTE programs during the 2011-2012 school year, essentially ending the decades long program.
Cutting the CTE program not only affects students but it also affects businesses, communities, and the future of this country. Career and Technical Education programs are "necessary to rebuild the economy and secure a successful high-skilled workforce." Innovative programs that inspire students to get excited about and excel in different fields will be lost. What will happen when the next generation fails to participate in growing and emerging industries?
As negotiations over the 2012 federal budget begin, we need to fight for the Perkins programs, as well as for oher educational support programs, so that CTE programs aren't lost in the economic shuffle.
Jamie. "Congress Cuts Perkins." ACTE Online. 14 Apr. 2011. Web. 19 Apr. 2011..
"Perkins Grant." CSN - Home. Web. 20 Apr. 2011..
April 14, 2011, a fiscal bill was passed that cut funding by $140.2 million for several Perkins programs. This reduction included completely eliminating all funding for CTE programs during the 2011-2012 school year, essentially ending the decades long program.
Cutting the CTE program not only affects students but it also affects businesses, communities, and the future of this country. Career and Technical Education programs are "necessary to rebuild the economy and secure a successful high-skilled workforce." Innovative programs that inspire students to get excited about and excel in different fields will be lost. What will happen when the next generation fails to participate in growing and emerging industries?
As negotiations over the 2012 federal budget begin, we need to fight for the Perkins programs, as well as for oher educational support programs, so that CTE programs aren't lost in the economic shuffle.
Jamie. "Congress Cuts Perkins." ACTE Online. 14 Apr. 2011. Web. 19 Apr. 2011.
"Perkins Grant." CSN - Home. Web. 20 Apr. 2011.
Oklahoma SkillsUSA 2011
DEPCO, LLC will have two trainers that are a part of National SKILLS, Mechanical Systems and Motor Controls, at the Oklahoma SkillsUSA event on May 2nd hosted in Tulsa. DEPCO and FESTO will be hosting part of the Mechatronics Competition with Rod Murphy and Bill White judging.
More Questions? http://www.okcareertech.org/skillsusa/
More Questions? http://www.okcareertech.org/skillsusa/
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Classroom of the Future
The role of technology in the classroom is growing daily from grading systems to educational learning software. The benefits are endless.
Classroom technology integration helps students absorb the material. Many classrooms are now set up with a projector, for example, that allows the visual learners to see what the teacher is lecturing about and at the same time gives verbal learners an advantage. Educational technology supplements class curriculum, like with the use of DEPCO Studio. Technology doesn't have to benefit just students. When teachers are not instructing they have students conducting research papers where they have the use of the internet.
When discussing issues related about educational technology, one must mention the opportunities of students learning in the classroom with the software and tools used in the workplace giving them an advantage. Other rewards provided by technology can include editing of assignments, providing educational information form scholarly sources, communication (create a class pen pal in a far away county that you are studying), and motivating students since they generally find the use and advances of technology stimulating.
Classroom technology integration helps students absorb the material. Many classrooms are now set up with a projector, for example, that allows the visual learners to see what the teacher is lecturing about and at the same time gives verbal learners an advantage. Educational technology supplements class curriculum, like with the use of DEPCO Studio. Technology doesn't have to benefit just students. When teachers are not instructing they have students conducting research papers where they have the use of the internet.
When discussing issues related about educational technology, one must mention the opportunities of students learning in the classroom with the software and tools used in the workplace giving them an advantage. Other rewards provided by technology can include editing of assignments, providing educational information form scholarly sources, communication (create a class pen pal in a far away county that you are studying), and motivating students since they generally find the use and advances of technology stimulating.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Technology Integration
Implementing technology in the classroom has been a long time coming ever since the evolution of technology has started to progress in the world around us. More and more we see children learning with technology and being able to comprehend a better understanding from hands on experience and research. Education through technology is becoming a way of life.
Technology in schools is present with internet in the classrooms, DEPCO Studio, and even smartboards, among other things. There are an infinite number of programs out there today that emphasize technology in instruction in whatever the curriculum might focus on. Business, Marketing, and IT, Building Trades, Family and Consumer Sciences, Graphic Communications, Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering, Science and many other Career Exploration programs are now able to incorporate technology in the classroom.
I believe that using technology in the classroom will better benefit these children of tomorrow for a better learning environment and eventually influence them to become more knowledgeable about what equipment they may use in their jobs in the future.
Technology in schools is present with internet in the classrooms, DEPCO Studio, and even smartboards, among other things. There are an infinite number of programs out there today that emphasize technology in instruction in whatever the curriculum might focus on. Business, Marketing, and IT, Building Trades, Family and Consumer Sciences, Graphic Communications, Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering, Science and many other Career Exploration programs are now able to incorporate technology in the classroom.
I believe that using technology in the classroom will better benefit these children of tomorrow for a better learning environment and eventually influence them to become more knowledgeable about what equipment they may use in their jobs in the future.
Monday, April 4, 2011
SkillsUSA National Conference Promo
Skills USA is a national competition serving more than 307,000 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs like technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations.
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