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Psychology school accreditation is one of the most important things to consider if you’re going to get your degree online because unfortunately there are some scammers out there who will take your money and send you through an educational program that is useless in the end. Only degrees that come from APA accredited schools will impress employers or transfer to other institutions of higher learning. Accreditation is important regardless of whether you’re studying psychology online or at a traditional campus, but if you choose to study online you will need to be more diligent to be sure the program you choose is really worth the time and money.

People choose to get their degrees online rather than attending a traditional campus-based university for many reasons, and it’s no different for psychology majors. Some students are physically disabled and unable make it to classes at a traditional university. Other students have day jobs they can’t quit while they’re in school and can’t take every course they need at night time. Online schools allow students to complete their coursework any time of day or night, including weekends, and many of them are more flexible in when you complete each semester. Online schools are also great for people who already have psychology degrees and are working in the field but want to move into more advanced positions. An accredited online psychology program can allow you to reach your goals while you keep working in your current position.

Any psychology school or program worth considering will be accredited by the APA, or American Psychology Association. According to APA.org, “The APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation supports the APA Commission on Accreditation in carrying out its responsibilities as the nationally recognized accrediting body for education and training programs in professional psychology.” They are the be-all-end-all when it comes to psychology school accreditation.

If you attend a school that has not been accredited, a potential employer may scoff at your education. And if your undergraduate coursework comes from an unaccredited institution you may not be eligible to pursue a graduate program in psychology at an accredited school in the future.

If you’re majoring in computer science, it’s important to start thinking about computer school internship programs early on in your academic career. IT jobs tend to be some of the steadiest and highest paying, but with so many people getting trained and building their computer skills it is important to set yourself apart from the competition to get the best jobs. You can’t just take the classes, get the certifications and get a great job right out of school. An internship helps you stay on top of the game and beat out some of the other well-educated people in the computer field.

Basically, computer school internships equate to experience in the eyes of employers. There are many educated people who have the credentials to prove they know how to work with software and hardware these days. You will be more attractive as a potential employee if you can prove that you can translate this education and training into a stellar performance on the job. If you have completed an internship, paid or not, you’ve established that you can do the job and work with others in an office environment similar to the one you’re applying to work in.

There is another potential advantage of completing a computer school internship – the company you intern with might be hiring once your internship is done. Students often find internships during the final semester or two of their college programs, and if they do a good job and the company is looking to add employees they will get hired not long after they graduate. It doesn’t always work out this way, of course. You might not feel like the company you’re interning for is a good fit, or they might not be in a position to hire anyone at the time of your graduation. The experience is invaluable nonetheless.

Employers are looking for computer skills such as knowledge of programming languages including C/C++, Java, Pearl and Visual Basic. They’re also looking for organization, communication skills and the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team. Computer school internship programs can help prove you have these skills and more.

Schools Must Harness the Power of Community

What happens when a school system decides to eliminate high school football because of funding cuts? That is what the city of San Diego has been considering. Other school districts are imposing fees on student athletes as high as 0 per sport to participate. Our public schools for years have been dependant on taxes and federal funding to provide an education and activities for our children. In the future, they will have to find other means to fund programs or totally eliminate them.

Private schools for years have relied on tuition, gifts, and fundraising to support their programs. Because of their fund raising efforts, most private schools even provide financial aid for lower income students. Public schools can learn some  lessons from these schools, especially in their fundraising efforts.

When examining typical fundraisers put on by booster clubs and athletic programs, we found  the focus is on sales activities by individuals or the focus is on events to raise money.  Event based fundraisers such as a golf tournament or a silent auction can raise funds but there no way to estimate how much revenue can be brought in. Its a guessing game. Selling candy, coupon cards, or sports tickets (focus on individuals) are a true nuisance to both students and potential buyers. The amounts raised are typically small and are very labor intensive. So what is the solution?

The solution is for schools to define their community, to get commitment, and promote fundraising programs that provide a benefit to all involved.

Community

A school is not just students and teachers, it is also extended families of students, families of employees, friends, alumni and also the people who visit schools to compete. A 1500 student school is actually a community of 10,000 people or more. That community has a “common interest” and has purchasing power.

The school must act to “harness the power of community.” Regardless of the fundraiser, the school must make every attempt to notify the community of their fundraiser. Home room flyer’s, e-mail blasts, and phone calls by volunteers should be utilized to perform out-reach to the community.

Most high school fundraisers say the lack of communication is the main reason their efforts fall below expectations. Actually, it is communication and commitment which is lacking.

Commitment

The school must demand commitment from its community, especially students and parents. We say demand because the alternative is elimination of programs and possibly higher fees required by students. Pay for play is not an effective model for public schools.

The question arises, what do they commit to? It is difficult to gain commitment when you are forcing children to sell magazine subscriptions or chocolates as many schools do require. The school must implement a fundraiser which does not require selling or time consuming events. They must offer their community something that provides a benefit to each and every member of the community that participates. Of course, there must be a revenue opportunity for the school or program.

A simple (but ineffective) fundraiser is the “car wash”. Typically students meet at a specified location, make card board signs, and hope to flag down enough cars to raise money. The only commitment here is that of the students. They wash cars, they make money for the school. This scenario that is widely utilized is completely flawed and is highly risky. Injury, damage to cars, or bad weather can make it a money loser. The return is not worth the risk, yet parents allow their children to participate and school staff support and manage it.

What the car wash fundraiser proves, however, is that students are motivated to participate, but its the schools job to utilize their enthusiasm in the right way to raise money.

Promotion

Take the enthusiasm of the “cheerleaders” doing the car wash and put them in the middle of your down town. A Saturday afternoon in most shopping districts has a flow of casual shoppers who are approachable. Safely done in groups, these “promoters” of your fundraiser can create a buzz in the community. If done on a recurring basis, many local businesses, merchants and consumers  will be curious as to what they are doing.

A fundraiser must have defined goals and a central coordinator. The coordinator can schedule teams to go into the community, each and every week . A 1500 student high school can have as many as 800 to 900 athletes. If each student, in return for reduced fees for their sports program, agreed to promote the fundraiser for 3 hours, how effective would it be? That is almost 3000 hours of promotion in a community.

So now we have the commitment, the promotion, the community, but what can they promote?

What  medium  can provide a benefit to the community, family, schools and local business?

Finding the Right Fundraiser.

We now have come full circle. Private schools for years reach out to their graduates and the general business  community for funding. Public schools can do the same but they have not built those relationships. They should start immediately to get alumni and the business community active in their schools. It is essential now more than ever.

Does the school collect parental occupational information and have it stored in a central database? It is certain that the private schools know the occupations of the parents and alumni, but does the public school? Knowing who is involved directly in your school community is the base for the beginning of an ongoing fundraising effort.

A survey of occupations of parents  will most likely uncover all types of professionals and business owners. Taking it a step further, close relatives may also be business owners and serve your community. Key is collecting the information and communicating to these businesses your fundraising needs and providing something of value in return. Then going deeper into your community with more aggressive promotional programs to sign up other businesses in the community.

Today there are a number of programs which can build ongoing revenues without being a burden to any of the participants. Mingamo, www.mingamo.com offers online digital coupons where business pays monthly subscription fees to post local coupons. Schools share in the monthly  subscription fees. The only real requirement the school has is to actively promote the program to their community. Parents, students, and the entire community commit to using coupons to save money. It is not unrealistic to have a school sign up 100 or so businesses on a program like Mingamo while collecting on average .00 per month for each account. Could your school use an extra 00 per month to help support school programs?

Other similar programs are e-scripts, www.escrip.com where a percentage of money spent at member locations goes directly to the school of your choice.

School heart.com offers a coupon card, however, students pay a yearly .00 fee to use the cards.

Again, to be successful, the school must ask for commitment from the entire school community. Every effort and medium should be used to explain the exact need for funds and how the program will benefit the school. The school should do active promotions throughout the community. The more visible the efforts of the school the more likelihood that local business will realize there is an advantage to participating in funding school programs.

If done properly, athletic booster clubs, music programs, and school administers can create measurable, recurring revenue. By performing ongoing promotions, these revenues can continue to grow with minimal intrusion placed upon students and parents. Schools can effectively reduce participation fees to an affordable level for most students. Families can save money using valuable coupons. Merchants and business can drive consumers to their place of business while creating access to a growing, common market.

Allied Health School Admission Requirements

The allied health school admission requirements will vary depending on where you go to school and what type of allied health career you choose. Allied health careers are varied and include those as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, diagnostic medical sonographer, medical assistant, athletic trainer and massage therapist. Some private schools offer programs for many allied health careers, others focus on just one or two careers, and there are allied health programs at traditional community colleges and four-year universities as well.

The following are broad overviews of the general allied health school admission requirements for several allied health school programs:

Dental Assistant: You must have a high school diploma to enter into a specialized dental assistant training program. You may find dental assistant programs at vocational schools and community colleges, which usually last for about a year before the awarding of a certificate.

Dental Hygienist: Dental hygienist programs require a high school diploma and completion of an application process which may require a suitable college entrance exam test score. These programs are at community colleges and some technical schools. It is a two year program that results in an associate’s degree.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: There are many different types of training programs in the military and at hospitals, vocational schools, community colleges and four-year universities. Depending on your career goals you may pursue a certificate, associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree, which all have different requirements.

Medical Assistant: A high school diploma is required for entrance into a program at a vocational school or community college, and some junior colleges may require entrance exams. There are one-year certificate programs at the technical schools and two-year associate’s programs at community colleges.

Athletic Trainer: You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related subject from an accredited college or university to become an athletic trainer. University requirements may include test scores, grade point averages and an application. You may also transfer to a four-year university after completing an associate’s degree from a junior college.

Massage Therapist: Requirements differ from state to state and school to school, but a high school diploma is typically required. There are programs at many community colleges as well as numerous vocational schools.

Benefits of After-School Social and Emotional Learning Programs in Broward County, Dade County, Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, FL

A meta-analysis on the findings of three large-scale scientific reviews on the benefits of social and emotional learning programs has been conducted by Roger Weissberg, president of the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Joseph Durlak, professor of clinical psychology at Loyola University Chicago, showing multiple and extensive benefits for students aged five to 18.

The study, funded by the W.T. Grant Foundation and the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Mental Health, compared the results of the three 2008 reviews, each of which focused on social and emotional learning programs for the general student body, social and emotional learning programs for children with special needs, and social and emotional learning programs held after-school. They analyzed the effect of social and emotional learning programs on the students’ social and emotional learning skills, academic performance, conduct, positive social behavior, attitudes toward self and others, and emotional distress.

The three large-scale scientific reviews analyzed were a Universal Review, an Indicated Review and an After-School Review. The Universal Review was composed of 180 school-based studies which covered 277,977 students from the general student body who had no behavioral or emotional problems or difficulties. The Indicated Review was composed of 80 studies which covered 11,337 students who had been observed to show early signs of social, emotional, or behavioral problems but with no diagnosed mental disorder nor need for special education. The After-School Review was composed of 57 studies which covered 34,989 students with no identified problems.

According to the study, social and emotional learning programs are effective in-school and after-school in urban, rural, and suburban locations for racially and ethnically diverse students from elementary school to middle school levels, whether or not they have behavioral and emotional problems. Such programs were found to improve the student’s achievement test scores by as much as 11 to 17 percent. Students were also found to have improved attitudes about self and others, social-emotional skills, positive social behavior, cooperation with others and connection to school. They had reduced emotional distress, anxiety and depression. Their behavioral problems such as aggression, disruptiveness and substance use were also reduced. All the benefits of the social and emotional learning programs were found to continue through time.

The most effective social and emotional learning programs were found to be those that follow the S.A.F.E. formula which stands for Sequenced, Active, Focused and Explicit. This means using a sequenced series of activities with specified skill objectives; using active learning methods; having a program component that is focused on the development of personal or social skills; and explicitly targeting specific personal or social skills to develop.

Social and emotional learning programs were also found to be most effective when they were conducted by teachers instead of researchers.

Given the success of social and emotional learning programs in youth development, the study recommends that federal, state, and local policies encourage their widespread implementation during and after school.

K-5 after-school enrichment programs in social and emotional learning and character education are held in Broward County, Dade County, Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, FL by an education company called Brilliant Minds. The sessions are held in school premises by trained teachers after class hours. Students are grouped by age and academic level for the sessions. Parents may request their schools to coordinate with the company if they wish to avail of such programs for their children.

The same company also provides tutoring referral services in Broward County, Dade County, Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, FL, connecting families with tutors who have the necessary teaching credentials. Furthermore, the company enriches the students’ summer breaks with summer camp activities mirroring the same social and emotional learning and character education programs.

Home Schooling For College Students

Most people think that home schooling is just for the primary school but they are very wrong. It’s not limited to primary pupils and in fact, today you can find programs of home schooling exclusively for the college students. The courses can be taken online or even offline.

Oftentimes, parents want to supervise their children’s education and one way to do that is through home schooling. Sending their children to a far away college is not a very good idea because they can’t keep a close watch over their child’s performance. Well, most parents are probably like that and if you’re one of them you can now take advantage of this alternative – home schooling.

College level is far more advanced than primary education. College students can choose among the various programs available online. The choice you make would depend on the education type you prefer.

One of the most common type is home schooling for a religion college. The curriculum obviously includes religious studies and it is an integral part of education. There are still other types which focus more on science, arts, and many others. Home schooling is flexible and you can even choose a program which combines several types. By considering the interests of your student, you can surely choose the appropriate program.

If your child is a slow learner, home schooling may suit him/her. You see, home schooling can be carried out based on your child’s learning pace. For slow learners, the lessons are given over an extended period; for the fast learners, they can get advanced studies.

The program you choose should be the most suitable so that you’re college student can learn without any pressure. College life is sometimes hard because the lessons are more complicated and difficult. This is part of being a college student and your child should learn to cope with such difficulties since it is the only way to learn.

Soon, your child will be graduating and he/she will start looking for work. Even if he/she is a graduate of a home schooling education program, they will not find it hard to get employed because they possess the necessary skills and qualifications to land a decent job.

Some of the home schooling education programs are offered locally. You simply have to conduct a bit of research and you can determine if there are local home schooling opportunities. Local schooling programs are often theme-based or subject-based. You have to check what the program is focused on so that you can choose the right one for your college student. By signing up for a home schooling education program, you will be able to meet neighbors who are also into home schooling.

Online home schooling is so far more popular as compared to local schooling. As long as you have an internet connection at home, your child can already study their lessons online and do almost everything on the computer. Your kid doesn’t have to be a computer wizard in order to do this; a little bit of computer knowledge and he/she can already do all the lessons.

Start searching the internet now about the various programs available for home schooling. Make sure that you choose a program that is suitable for your kid. Time flies by quickly and soon, your kid will graduate from college.

Why put your kids in after school programs?

Children grow up in a society that demands expertise in many things. You really cannot sit back and decide that learning from textbooks is enough for the overall development of your child. It’s the age of specialization and your child cannot afford to miss out on this window of opportunity. So, scour your local areas for the most advantageous programs and enroll them for the ones you think are the best.

After school programs are basically designed to develop a talent or a skill that is ignored by regular schools. These programs could be educational or recreational in nature. Whatever type they are, they basically aim to keep the child active and interested.

The most important advantage of a good after school program is that it widens your child’s area of interests. He or she is exposed to new things, sometimes interesting, sometimes challenging. Mastering a new art form or a new skill increases the child’s self-esteem. It also allows you to introduce your child to new career options. A child attending a music class may decide that she likes it so much that she wants to make a career out of it in the long run.

Socialization is another great advantage of after school programs. Children get to meet others who share their interests and make new friendships outside of just the regular classroom. An acting class or a basketball class can be lots of fun. Many of these programs coach children for performances or matches. Performing on stage or playing in a tournament can be a great experience for a young child.

After school programs keep your teenager busy. He or she then has some amount of protection from destructive habits like drugs and alcohol. Surveys indicate that children who are kept busy through diverse entertaining activities are less prone to abuse, depression and burnout. Significant increase in achievement and attendance and a reduction in drop out rates are other advantages of a good after school programs.

Most after school programs have children interacting with one or more adult. This allows them to benefit from positive relationships with adults. Children often find it difficult to confide in parents and teachers, but may open up with other adults.

Many children are put into recreational after school programs so that they reduce weight and remain healthy. A newly emerging trend shows that about 15% children below the age of 16 are obese. Parents who cannot put their children on a strict diet resort to sports and games to burn fat. With cases of child diabetes on the increase, this has become a prime focus of many after school programs.

A good after school program has many benefits. It keeps the child entertained as well as busy, and thus prevents children from becoming addicted to TVs and PCs. By giving them ways to burn up their excess energy and explore their creativity, after school programs help to shape the overall personality of the child.

Culinary school internship programs are a vital part of the education and training process as you work towards a career as a chef or as any other type of culinary professional. During your internship you will not only improve and refine your skills in the kitchen, you will also make contacts in the culinary industry and learn how the restaurant business works. Your school may require a three-month or six-month internship, in which case you must find a program that fulfills the school’s requirements. Even if your culinary school doesn’t require an internship, though, it is so beneficial that you’d be better off doing it anyway.

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Maintaining After School Programs in An Age of Government Budget Shortfalls

Government funding cutbacks have left some school boards strapped for cash.  Unfortunately, when budgets are gone, so are vital school programs like extra-curricular activities.  It’s a fact of life that could leave you worrying whether your child is getting enough activity outside of school hours.

After school programs do not necessarily have to be taught by professional teachers in a school environment.  There are so many ways that parents can take up where school boards have left off.  Don’t worry about structure or formality; most kids are over-scheduled as it is.  The key is to enhance your child’s physical, academic and social development, and a relaxed home-based environment is the perfect place to do it.

School should be top priority for every child and every parent.  Children need to attend school regularly, and then fulfill their homework, reading and writing obligations. This may take about 30-60 minutes.  After these obligations are met, it’s fun time.  The trick is to find interesting and fulfilling programs or activities for your child to take part in, whether inside or outside the home.

If your child develops certain academic, physical or artistic preferences and interests, try to find a program in a college or a community center that’s interesting, helpful and encouraging.  Piano instruction, athletic teams or even pottery lessons can offer fun and enrichment to your child.
The Internet is a wonderful resource of good information.  Encourage your child to search online and learn more about the things he or she enjoys.  Whether it’s a love of animals or an interest in space exploration, children can research independently and gain more knowledge than any formal after-school programs could offer.

If you are concerned that your child needs more peer interaction, look for groups or clubs.  Active kids do well with scouting or 4-H clubs.  Reading clubs are another possible.  Take your child to visit the public library or local theater.  Parent-child book clubs are also interesting options.  Ask around to see if like-minded parents and their children are interesting in starting a community after-school reading program.

After-school programs can be expensive, and additional academics can often overwhelm children.  If your child is not interested in academics, sports or music, turn to your community.  Children of all ages love to help in any way they can, and every community is in need of volunteers.  Take your child to join in community clean-up projects, to help out at a homeless shelter, or visit the elderly.  Choose activities that are suitable to the age and emotional level of your child.  He or she can gain invaluable experience and learn lessons they’d never receive in a conventional classroom.

Childhood obesity is a plague to North American children.  If a lack of physical activity presents a problem in your household, it would be wise to enroll your child in a group sport.  Baseball, soccer, hockey, dance lessons, gymnastics.. there are countless fun ways for your child to get fit.  Better yet, have your child choose an activity that you can enjoy together, such as swimming, cycling or tennis.  Join the local Y and attend a family gym.  Or just go to the park and play a game of tag.  You’ll both feel better for it.

Your child does not necessarily have to be a part of an organized group, or be under an instructor’s watch, to benefit from after-school activities. There are many ways to keep a child physically, mentally and emotionally active, even after the school bell rings.  Having fun and learning after school can be as simple as helping Dad make dinner, or giving Mom a hand in the garden.  Involving the kids in daily activities can provide them with a refreshing extracurricular experience, and improve your family ties.