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| Vol. I No. 2 | December 19, 2005 | |
Leading Off Getting at Habitual Truancy – All Hands on DeckThis year, our high schools have put habitual truancy under a microscope. Any high school student who is habitually truant is offered a guided interview with a member of the school's student services team. More... New Test to be Implemented: ACCESS for English Language LearnersSchools are required to annually assess the English Language proficiency of their English Language Learners in kindergarten through grade 12. Beginning this month, a new standards-based test -- ACCESS for ELLs -- will be used for this purpose. More... Plowing Snow at Schools - While We're SleepingIt's an early morning, coordinated effort. More... Staff and Students Respond to KatrinaStaff Member Helps Rescue Animals in Katrina's WakeBy Mark Evans More... Our BeliefsMadison a National Leader in Special EducationI want to speak to the accomplishments of our staff in making Madison one of the most inclusive, progressive urban school systems in the country. More... Effort and Struggle Leads to LearningResearch tells us that when it comes to learning, we can teach students how to do more than to work hard; we can teach them to work smart. More... NewsSOL MentoringThe SOL Mentor Program is an MMSD and Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring initiative set in place to address the issues of Latino children living in Madison. More... You Need to Know... HMO PartnershipsValuable partnerships with two local HMOs is increasing access to health care for some MMSD students. One way this is done is by providing "health checks" (preventive health exams) to students with Medical Assistance who are enrolled in the HMOs. More... Assistive Devices for Special Education StudentsAn Assistive Technology device can be any piece of equipment or product that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a student who has an identified disability. Are you considering an AT device for a student? Read on. More... Last but not LeastA Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Madison School District?Test yourself on these 5 questions. More... |
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