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Please visit and click on
"TV Programs."
Recording
for the
Blind & Dyslexic presentations available
Hello! I am Betsy Boudreau, Executive
Director of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
(RFB&D), a 50+
year-old nonprofit organization,
whose volunteers record textbooks for students who are blind,
dyslexic, visually impaired,
learning disabled,
or need help with comprehension of textbooks. Our
audio textbooks help students comprehend the textbooks and
keep up with their schoolwork.
RFB&D would like to give a brief presentation to your
group at one of your PTA meetings. Please email me
at betsyrfbd@qwest.net
or call me at
303-692-9213 if you are interested
in learning more about RFB&D and helping students.
02-19-07
A Bilingual Website for
Families: www.rif.org/LEER
Reading Is
Fundamental, Inc. prepares and motivates children to read by
delivering free books and literacy resources to those
children and families who need them most.
Founded in 1966, RIF is the oldest and largest children's
and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United
States. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved
children from birth to age 8. Through a national, grassroots
network of community volunteers at 21,000 program sites, RIF
provides 5 million children with 17 million new, free books
and literacy resources each year.
All RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster
children's literacy: reading motivation, family and
community involvement, and the excitement
of choosing free books to keep.
RIF's accomplishments are due in part to the generous
support of the U.S. Department of Education, corporations,
foundations, community organizations, and thousands of
individuals. 6/6/05
C.A.R.E. (Credit Abuse Resistance Education)
An educational program that is sweeping across the country! The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Denver has rolled out a program to teach high school kids how to use credit wisely--to avoid landing in bankruptcy court.
The presenters are available to go out to the schools, or the schools can have the program presented in a live courtroom setting. A very worthwhile program.
U.S. Bankruptcy
Chief Judge Sidney Brooks has taken the lead in Colorado to
promote the Credit Abuse Resistance Education (“C.A.R.E.”)
program. C.A.R.E.
was developed by U.S. Bankruptcy Chief Judge John Ninfo in
Rochester, New York and it is sweeping the country in an
effort to slow down the alarming 96% increase in bankruptcy
filings for young people under the age of twenty-five.
Teen spending is on the rise, nearing the $200 billion mark. The relevant message of the C.A.R.E. program is to educate high school students to be financially responsible to reduce the likelihood that they suffer future financial difficulty.
The program is geared toward seniors and is appropriate for any life skills, economics, or financial-related classes. The fast-paced presentation can be completed in one class period and includes video, PowerPoint, handouts, and time for discussion. For an extra special treat, schools are welcome to make pre-arranged plans to have the program presented in a live courtroom setting at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in downtown
Denver. To schedule an event at either the school or the courthouse, please contact the court liaison, Donna Riegner, at donna_riegner@cob.uscourts.gov or 303.844.0642.
4/25/05
What to Know About the CSAP
CSAP (Colorado State Assessment Program) tests students
in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. Preparing for the
CSAP is like gearing up for an athletic event. Students must
focus, be accurate, and “see it through” as they
complete each test session.
Know why CSAP is given
The state of Colorado has set State Performance
Standards that say what students should know and be able to
do at each level of their education. CSAP tests are
questions about those standards. The tests help educators
see how each student is meeting the state
standards.
4/06/05
Preparing for CSAP Tip Sheet
Preparing for CSAP Tip Sheet Spanish
CSAP Workshop Order Form
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