_____________________________________________________________________ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Arrowhead AEA www.aea5.k12.ia.us/aeaphone.nsf/web/fosseenscott - _____________________________________________________________________ The good news: Computers allow us to work 100% faster. The bad news: They generate 300% more work. - Unknown _____________________________________________________________________
----- Original Message ----- From: "Charolette Olson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Charolette Olson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 5:45 PM Subject: Invitation: No Child Left Behind Seminar Designed to improve student achievement, The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a landmark in education reform. Embodying four key principles - accountability for results; flexibility; parental choice; and scientifically proven teaching methods - the act is a sweeping overhaul of federal support of elementary and secondary education. Implementing the reforms embodied in the No Child Left Behind Act will be a tall order. In an effort to assist in this endeavor, Dell and Microsoft are pleased to sponsor an information session. Here are details: Thursday, Jan 16 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am Microsoft Offices 8300 Norman Center Dr Ste 950 Bloomington, MN 55437 Directions: http://www.microsoft.com/usa/offices/bloom.asp Registration : email or call Charolette Olson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 952-837-4511. Key components of the legislation will be highlighted, with a special emphasis on the role of technology in each entitlement. If you are looking for ways to meet the requirement of the No Child Left Behind, and increase your schools' investment in technology, you will not want to miss this important session. Listed below are the topics that will be covered: Four Principles/Pillars of Education Reform - Latest information on each including information on What Works Clearing House - Trends in K-12 today including move from site based to centralized decision making - Discussion of what's new in the largest entitlements and what this means to you in technology decisions - Review of guidelines for moving dollars between programs and how "Flexibility" can work for you. - Suggestions for purchasing technology related products for your staff through entitlements, including Professional Development. - Insight into managing data for federal mandates. The Seminar is sponsored by Dell and Microsoft and the majority of the content will be presented by "The Sage Team." The Sage Team, Inc. is the outsourcing specialist for education, technology-related business needs. Time spent in corporate education sales, in concert with experience in the education arena, allows The Sage Team, Inc. to uniquely identify with customer needs, sales cycle timelines, trends, and entitlement opportunities. A major focus for 2002 and beyond is helping Educators and corporations understand the No Child Left Behind ESEA legislation. Join us for an informative seminar! Thanks, Charolette Olson Education Territory Manager - MN, ND, SD, NE, IA 952-837-4511 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.microsoft.com/education --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] --------------------------------------------------------- Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------
