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The governor directed his Secretary of Education Glen Thomas to ensure these resources are available for use in high school math and science classes by fall 2009, a critical first step in helping ensure digital textbooks are widely available to all California students.
“As California’s budget crisis continues we must find such innovative ways to save money and improve services,” said Schwarzenegger. “California was built on innovation and I’m proud of our state’s continued leadership in developing education technology. This first-in-the-nation initiative will reduce education costs, help encourage collaboration among school districts and help ensure every California student has access to a world-class education.”
At the governor’s request, Secretary Thomas will work with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell and State Board of Education President Ted Mitchell to develop a state approved list of standards-aligned, open-source digital textbooks for high school math and science.
This list will be compiled after content developers across the country are asked to and have submitted digital material for review.
“Under Gov. Schwarzenegger’s leadership, California’s classrooms will have access to a wider range of online teaching materials that best serve the unique needs of our students, parents, teachers and schools,” Secretary Thomas said. “I look forward to working with Superintendent O’Connell and President Mitchell to make these free digital resources available to California high schools for the coming school year.”
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Ten minutes before lunch, all of Carlé gathered in the quad to sing Barbara happy birthday. There, the staff and the students gave Barbara her birthday card, signed by the students, and her birthday presents followed by her birthday lunch: spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread.
To top off her day, everyone in the school, students and staff, was given cupcakes. We are so thankful to have Barbara as our secretary. Carlé High loves you, Barbara.
Senior students of Carlé High went to Yuba College on April 29 as well. The students arrived at 8:30 a.m. to check in and receive materials that they would need for the day. From 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. we had speeches from Bryon Bell, Pamela Bordisso, Lydia Villalobos, Americorp and Sissa Harris about different ways we could get financial aid and how we should get started to come to Yuba College.
During the speeches we played a game called “Ice Breaker.” This game allowed students to meet with some other students they didn’t know. It allowed the students to open up and get comfortable with one another.
From 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. the students had a break and enjoyed wonderful breakfast burritos from the culinary class. We’d like to thank Aromas for providing the delicious food.
From 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., students got to visit classes that they were interested in possibly taking in the future. From 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. we had a student panel for questions and answers. At 11:30 a.m. there was a raffle drawing for students to win some gifts from Yuba. We would like to thank Yuba College for giving us this opportunity to see what Yuba is about.
Star testing is May 11 through May 15. Be prepared Carlé. Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast before coming to school to do the best you can.
The Heron Festival was on April 25 and 26. We would like to thank all the students from Carlé High School who participated in the community service. There they helped with pontoon boats, food booths and directing visitors.
Chris Clark, a student from Carlé, said, “Carlé was helping out the Audubon Society of Kelseyville at the Heron Fest. A couple of high schools around the lake came to volunteer for the two-day event. I was helping out selling hot dogs most of the time; I still smell like hot dog water.”
We would like to thank Robin Chapman from Lake County Audubon Society. He had coordinated all community service for Carlé, Kelseyville and Middletown. His help was very appreciated.
Spirit Week results are in! Angie Siegel’s advisory class dominated all the lunch activities. Monday, Carlé High School had a crazy hair competition. Tuesday, one person from every class had the face painted for a competition. Wednesday, everyone gathered around for a dance off. Thursday, we compared our duct tape sculptures. Last but not least we had a fashion show for all the gender-bendering students on Friday.
We would like to thank student council for getting spirit week ready for Carlé, and we would like to congratulate Angie’s advisory for winning spirit week.
Amanda Tchamourian is a student at Carlé High School in Lower Lake.
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MIDDLETOWN – Lake County International Charter School (LCICS), an authorized IB World School, is holding their Kindergarten Roundup this Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the school campus at 15850 Armstrong St. in Middletown.
Incoming kindergarteners and their parents will have a chance to meet the teacher, see the classroom and learn more about the school and the IB program. Spaces are limited, but LCICS is open to all students of Lake County. Please call the school at 707-987-3063 for an appointment time.
Lake County International Charter School (LCICS) is a tuition-free, public K-8 school providing students with an inquiry-based, enriched education in a nurturing environment using the proven teaching techniques of the International Baccalaureate (IB). At LCICS, students are taught to become competent and self-motivated individuals with a commitment to life-long learning, enabling them to reach their full potentials as literate, knowledgeable, principled and responsible global citizens of the 21st century.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) was founded in 1968 and offers high quality programs of international education to a worldwide community of schools. There are more than 684,000 IB students at 2,525 schools in 132 countries. IB offers three programs: the PYP (elementary grades) MYP (Middle Years) and DP (Diploma Programs) for students aged 3 to 19 to help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills that students need to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.
For more information, call (707) 987-3063 or go online to www.lcics.org.
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Under existing law, governing boards of school districts provide educational counseling programs administered by credentialed counselors. Educational counseling includes academic, career, vocational counseling.
Wiggins says her bill is enabling legislation which updates the definition of a “school counselor” and also encourages the use of contemporary standards and best practices – such as career technical education, and multiple pathways – in professional development for school counselors. She said her legislation is needed because state laws pertaining to education counseling statutes have not been updated since 1987.
“In order to address student needs, it is imperative that we strengthen and improve counseling programs,” Wiggins said. “Professional school counselors play a critical role in academic and career planning, but the current legal definition of a school counselor no longer reflects standards and practices that are central to the profession and critical to supporting student achievement. Consequently, this outdated definition fails to provide guidance to administrators, educators, and even school counselors on successful methods for providing comprehensive support to students.”
The critical role of school counselors was recognized in 2006, when the Middle and High School Supplemental Counselor Program (MHHSCP) was established to address the state’s staggering shortage of school counselors, where a student-to-counselor ratio of 930-to-1 – the worst in the nation – put students at an extreme disadvantage in planning for success.
Measurable improvements were evident following the first year of program implementation, including increases in the number of students that sought academic and career technical post-secondary education following the 12th grade. However, school counselor focus groups and professional development committees continue to indicate that a lack of clarity in the law with regard to the role of the school counselor impedes educators’ capacity to execute the full intent of the MHSSCP.
The majority of the schools throughout California are already providing quality counseling services under the MHSSCP. However, SB 272 would ensure that all schools provide these same counseling services in order for all students to receive equitable and effective services.
Loretta Whitson, executive director for the California Association of School Counselors (CASC), stated that “In this year of difficult budget decisions, the California Association of School Counselors believe that school counselors need to be supported in providing career and college counseling to students so that when students leave high school, they will have wisely chosen the most appropriate post-secondary education plan that matches their skills, aptitudes and their interest to a future career.”
The bill, which is sponsored by CSAC, now heads to the Assembly for consideration. Other supporters include the California Association of Leaders for Career Preparation, California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs, California League of Middle Schools and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling.
Wiggins represents California’s 2nd Senate District, comprised of portions or all of Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.