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Hey, Florida educators! 👋 We know the standardized assessment and school accountability landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years. To keep track of it all, we put together this nifty guide, "A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Florida," with information on how to reach your goals—and how MasteryPrep can help. https://bit.ly/48uZYYQ

For a lot of students, the school year is only a few weeks (or even days!) away. This means it's time for parents to start preparing their house, their schedules, and their kids for the whirlwind that is Back to School. Read our latest blog post and watch the accompanying video for our top 10 things you MUST do before back to school. https://lnkd.in/eRA6k7Mw

As kids prepare to go back to school, it's crucial to know which school district your home falls in. 📚🏡 Check out our blog post to uncover the simple steps to find out and why it matters! https://brev.is/KH8Od

Some thoughts to share on the upcoming conference season in our schools! What can you do to proactively plan successful meeting with your EL parents and families? Listen below. I invite you to comment and your success tips and resources as well!

Part 2 Turnaround Schools: District and School Strategies for Success Part 1 was engaging; Part 2 promises to be even more exciting. Join me for a Facebook Live session on Saturday, October 5th, at 9:55 A.M. EST. The topic will be "Turnaround Schools: District and School Strategies for Success and Sustainability."

📢 “Our children are always watching us.” This is why it is so important for parents to model safe practices for their children as they walk or cycle in the community, shares School Board Member Cindy Pearson. These include: 🔷Looking both ways before crossing the street 🔷Waiting for the walk signal to cross 🔷Wearing brighter reflective colors when walking or riding at night Learn more by watching the full video, and remember, Be Safe. Be Seen. 🙏 Thank you Board Member Pearson for your support in keeping children safe! 🖨️ Video Transcript: Hey parents, our children are always watching us. Let's always model safe practices like looking both ways before crossing and wearing bright or reflective colors when walking or riding at night. Make it a family activity to practice crossing at lights and waiting for the walk signal. The training you give them now will help keep them safe forever. Remember, be safe, be seen.

New to homeschooling or thinking about trying it out this fall? Come to this informal presentation and Q&A session at our Chardon Branch, where veteran homeschool parents will answer questions about reporting, evaluation, and more. More info & registration → https://bit.ly/3K0g2X7

CO Safe Schools Annual Report Card from Nikki James Zellner, Founder CO Safe Schools: Each year, I put out an annual report card – recapping stakeholders on the incidents, sources, and statistics related to the previous academic year's CO incidents across daycares, K-12, and college campuses in the United States. Our 2023-2024 Campus Report Card is now available. This year's report card is harrowing, as it shows: – an 82% increase in school-based CO incidents over the previous year – a 134% increase in school-based CO injuries over the previous year – a preventable on-campus student fatality https://lnkd.in/eRrEP5Cf

America after 3PM reports: The nation's most comprehensive survey on afterschool and summer program demand and supply. Exploring how children spend their afternoons and summers and what parents report about programs. https://lnkd.in/ezFKUvid

Did you know our Home Course can be a game-changer for children needing extra support? Whether it's developing motor skills or boosting confidence, our course provides the tools for success at home. 🏡💪 Find out how it works: https://buff.ly/3G3HD5r