Panel OKs development plan for student improvement (Quincy Herald-Whig) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:21:59 GMT HANNIBAL, Mo. -- The Hannibal School Board has approved a professional development plan that focuses on student improvement. The district will spend $149,518 on professional development, which meets the state mandated 1 percent obligation authorized under the Missouri school funding formula. Click Here for Other Details

Lesley University Receives $65,000 Grant from Verizon to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:01:00 GMT The Verizon Foundation awarded a $65,000 grant Thursday to Lesley University to collaborate with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and help teachers across the state use Thinkfinity.org to improve student achievement. Click Here for Other Details

3:30 p.m. - Arkansas Tech Board Expands Degree Programs (KARK Little Rock) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:52:49 GMT Students at Arkansas Tech could soon have new options within the university?s hospitality administration and electrical engineering degree programs following action by the Board of Trustees during its regular monthly meeting at the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center on Thursday. Click Here for Other Details

Executive director of economic development and commerce position now open (Minden Press-Herald) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:04:13 GMT A fervent search is underway to find the perfect leader for economic development in South Webster Parish. And that leader could be you. Applications are currently being accepted for the recently created position of Executive Director of Economic Development and Commerce. Click Here for Other Details

School out Friday (Farmington Press) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:55:49 GMT The Farmington School District will not be in session Nov. 14 due to a Professional Development Day. Click Here for Other Details

Philadelphia Training and Development Professionals Save Time, Money, and the Environment by Holding Annual Conference ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT PHOENIX----The American Society of Training & Development Greater Philadelphia Chapter hosted its first-ever full-day online conference, and turned to iLinc , a leading provider of web conferencing software and online collaboration solutions, to power the web conference and provide results on carbon emissions and travel costs saved as a result. Click Here for Other Details

New Certification In Medical Publications Planning Reinforces Professional Credibility And Integrity (Medical News Today) Published on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:16:54 GMT The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) is implementing a certification program that will, for the first time ever, offer professionals an opportunity to earn the newly established Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) credential. Publication planning is a relatively new profession with few defined common standards and established "best practices. Click Here for Other Details

BancInsure Announces Director of Professional Lines Underwriting (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) Published on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:25:00 GMT OKLAHOMA CITY----BancInsure, Inc., announces that Bill Hess has been named Director of Professional Lines Underwriting. Click Here for Other Details

Grants to pump $719,922 into arts programs (Lancaster Online) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:36:47 GMT The Lancaster County Community Foundation has its eye on the arts.In the nearly $1.1 million in grant awards its board approved Wednesday, the foundation designated $719,922 for major initiatives to bring art to the people."In Lancaster County, the arts play such an important role in economic develo... Click Here for Other Details

Photo Release -- Two Northrop Grumman Employees Honored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance) Published on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:25:13 GMT BALTIMORE, Nov. 19, 2008 -- Two Northrop Grumman Corporation engineers were honored by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at the group's annual convention in Phoenix Nov. 12-16. Click Here for Other Details

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's New Reading Program Offers Integrated ... - MarketWatch Published on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:11:03 GMT Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's New Reading Program Offers Integrated ... MarketWatch - Nov 17, 2008 "And with so many different types of learners, it is important to equip teachers with robust professional development support to help readers of all levels. ... Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's New Reading Program Offers Integrated ... International Business Times all 32 news articles Click Here for Other Details

Panel OKs development plan for student improvement - Quincy Herald Whig Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:11:33 GMT Panel OKs development plan for student improvement Quincy Herald Whig, IL - 6 hours ago That's what professional development is supposed to do, give specific information to teachers that they can take back to the classroom." Programs on ... Click Here for Other Details

Photo Release -- Two Northrop Grumman Employees Honored by Society ... - MarketWatch Published on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:21 GMT Photo Release -- Two Northrop Grumman Employees Honored by Society ... MarketWatch - Nov 19, 2008 Soto joined Northrop Grumman in 2003 as part of the company's professional development program and completed rotational assignments in the Antenna Systems, ... Click Here for Other Details

Entrepreneurship Can Thrive in a Challenging Economy - MarketWatch Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:34:55 GMT Entrepreneurship Can Thrive in a Challenging Economy MarketWatch - 8 hours ago The new Dapple Web site is professional, optimized for search engines and complete with Yahoo! Merchant Solutions' e-commerce functionality. ... Click Here for Other Details

Iowa Association of School Boards: Name top legislative priorities - IowaPolitics.com (press release) Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:10:45 GMT Iowa Association of School Boards: Name top legislative priorities IowaPolitics.com (press release), IA - 8 hours ago IASB?s main goals are to improve professional development and teaching methods, create quality assessments statewide and enhance resources and flexibility ... Click Here for Other Details

WhatCounts Announces a New Vice President of Services - MarketWatch Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:03:25 GMT WhatCounts Announces a New Vice President of Services MarketWatch - 8 hours ago Oxley will be responsible for leading the services organization including the professional services, account management and technical services groups. ... Click Here for Other Details

UT-Arlington master's program will develop Fort Worth principals - Fort Worth Star Telegram Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:29:35 GMT UT-Arlington master's program will develop Fort Worth principals Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 15 hours ago Classes for the program will be held at UT-Arlington?s Fort Worth Center, 1401 Jones St., and at the Fort Worth school district?s Professional Development ... Click Here for Other Details

Job Losses, Unsteady Economy Underscore Important Role of Career ... - MarketWatch Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:16:49 GMT Job Losses, Unsteady Economy Underscore Important Role of Career ... MarketWatch - 4 hours ago These principles relate to education and guidance, lifelong career decision making and management skills, and appropriate professional development ... Click Here for Other Details

3:30 pm - Arkansas Tech Board Expands Degree Programs - KARK Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:53:19 GMT KARK 3:30 pm - Arkansas Tech Board Expands Degree Programs KARK, Little Rock - 2 hours ago She has served as dean of the School of Community Education and Professional Development since 1997. In other business, the Board of Trustees approved: *and ... Click Here for Other Details

ReachMD Announces New Strategic Partnership with American Medical ... - MarketWatch Published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:46:49 GMT ReachMD Announces New Strategic Partnership with American Medical ... MarketWatch - 11 minutes ago The organization provides education, advocacy, information, and professional development for medical directors and other practitioners from various ... Click Here for Other Details