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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Get Smart, Too!

Posted by Comm. Dept. in Information Technology  |  Comments (11)

The Information Technology department is holding the first Mobile County Public Schools Get SMART, Too:  SMART Board Users Conference.  The conference will be held, Tuesday, July 20th at Clark-Shaw Magnet School.  Beginning at 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. sessions will cover many SMART skills, such as SMART Response Clickers, Early Childhood Resources for the SMART Board, Teaching Reading Street the SMART Way, SMART Review Games, and much more!  The conference will also feature...

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Castlen Elementary's Amazing Math Camp

Posted by Comm. Dept. in Schools  |  Comments (1)

Kelly Evans works with her campers to develop multiplicative reasoning skills that will last a lifetime! The Ongoing Assessment Process (OGAP) is a program used by Vermont schools and has proven to be a huge success in building mathematical reasoning skills to improve student learning across the state.  Nationally and internationally respected consultant Beth Hulbert, is at Castlen Elementary for two weeks sharing her expertise with teachers in grades three through five. ...

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Planning for Success

Posted by Comm. Dept. in General  |  Post a comment

    Florence Howard Elementary School is taking a serious approach to ensuring the highest quality education possible.  Florence Howard educators are continuously striving to develop instructional methods to best meet the needs of students.  This summer, teachers of all grade levels participated in the school's Teacher Academy Program. The session gave teachers the opportunity to learn research based strategies for reading and math that promote...

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Monday, July 19, 2010

Board Approved 2011 Budget Cuts

Posted by Nancy Pierce in General  |  Post a comment

The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners approved several budget cuts during its Special Called Board Meeting July 15th, 2010. The Board will hold two public hearings in August to determine the budget that will be sent to the state in September.   Passed5-01.CENTRAL OFFICE RESTRUCTURING•• Uphold approval of Reduction in Force positions, excluding bus drivers. Rehire 61 probationary drivers  $1,639,524.92 Passed5-02.CUT TRANSPORTATION BUDGET BACK...

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