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Chicago, IL (Vocus) October 28, 2009 — According to this week’s report (http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d1020.pdf) from the Government Accountability Office, tuition and fees at law schools, and the debt load taken on by students, compare favorably with the costs of attending medical school, dental school and veterinary school, and the debt loads of students in schools preparing for those professions.

The agency also concludes that differences in academic preparation are the primary barrier to attaining a more diverse legal profession.

“Recognizing those facts, the American Bar Association (www.abanet.org) remains committed to addressing law student debt, to broadening the pipeline and assisting diverse law graduates with success to create a more diverse and inclusive legal profession.”

“The ABA is committed to ensuring that the cost of attending law school does not become an increasingly insurmountable barrier for many individuals. We are mindful of the importance of making legal education as accessible to as broad and diverse a community of students as possible. In that respect, the ABA urges Congress and the Administration to lift the cap on federal loans to finance law and other professional schools so that all students with talent and desire can attend law school—not only those of economic means.”

“Particularly in recent decades, the ABA and law schools approved by the ABA have sought to reach out to more diverse populations from all segments of society, in the firm belief that our profession is enriched, and our ability to serve the public is enhanced, by participation of people with a variety of life experiences. We are committed to work to ensure that our profession reflects our community and therefore ensure the public’s continued respect and confidence in our legal system.”

“We are pleased that the GAO reports that the deans it surveyed do not attribute to the ABA standards or accreditation process any problems they may be having in further diversifying their student bodies. We also note, although GAO did not focus on this fact, that there has been a substantial increase in diversity among law school leadership, faculty and staff. The ABA believes this is important to ensure diverse students a welcoming law school environment, where they find mentors and role models. We will continue to monitor our standards and to identify and address any disproportionate impact on segments of society.”

“But the GAO rightly recognizes that American Bar Association Standards for Approval of Law Schools (http://www.abanet.org/legaled/standards/standards.html) play only a limited role in increasing cost and are not barriers to diversity.”

“Much more significant in terms of cost, according to GAO, have been the move toward a more hands on, resource intensive approach to legal education, and the competition among law schools for higher slots in published rankings that purport to distinguish between the 200 ABA approved law schools across the nation.”

“GAO correctly identifies differences in educational attainment among some minority groups as reducing their representation in the law school applicant pool. We must commit as a nation to making sure that academic resources are available to enable each student to achieve his or her full potential. The ABA as an institution and its accreditation project reaffirm our commitment to concrete action to enhance diversity in the nation’s law schools and ultimately in the legal profession.”

“It may also be time to reexamine the impact of law school rankings. The GAO Report identifies the negative effects and unintended consequences of ranking systems. It can be tempting to view all law schools on a single scale, but that ignores that law schools have identified differing missions, serve different needs and offer different values, all while meeting basic legal educational needs.”

“The ABA provides extensive detailed consumer information about law schools to assist students in making informed choices. This appears in the ABA LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools (http://officialguide.lsac.org/), published annually and widely available in consumer bookstores and online from the ABA. We will continue to review the information we provide to identify new ways to make it more helpful.”

Media Contact: Nancy Cowger Slonim, 312-988-6132, slonimn (at) staff (dot) abanet (dot) org, or Tina Lanier, 202-662-1792, tlanier (at) staff (dot) abanet (dot) org

With nearly 400,000 members, the American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law.

Seattle, WA (Vocus) July 20, 2009 — Though online degrees primarily cater to college students, the online education industry has grown to include high school, and even elementary school, students as well.

All Online Schools (AllOnlineSchools.com (http://www.allonlineschools.com/)) continues its commitment to those seeking to enrich their lives and careers with an online degree by keeping abreast of trends and changes in the fast-paced distance learning world.

Now, with online schools at the K-12 level growing at an astonishing rate–according to a September 2008 report by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), 44 states have significant supplemental and/or full-time online learning programs, and several of the remaining states are currently planning for online learning programs–All Online Schools acknowledges this growing online education demographic and its special needs.

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Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) December 2, 2008 — This article is in response to our survey of 200 companies who requested training quotes, but did not follow through with actual training for their employees in the last two years. Out of 50 who have responded so far, an amazing 40% indicated training budgets were cut, due to the current US economic decline.

Ironically, the training solutions required to train the new workforce entering the market so they can adequately replace retiring baby boomers is also an applicable solution to aid manufacturing companies in surviving the recession. For the biggest part of manufacturing history, training was wrongly viewed as an overhead cost, but in recent years the manufacturing industry has come to recognize the great cost savings realized by increased training.

But what we are starting to see, brought on by the recession, is employee training being set as a low priority again, making it one of the first budgets to get cut. US Manufacturing industry runs the risk of falling into the old paradox manufacturers experienced in the past; "You can't get training because budgets are cut, you can't increase budget because downtime cost has increases due to lack of training". Very similar and parallel to the paradox "You can't get a good job because of lack of training and experience, and you can't get good training and experience because of lack of a good job".

So what I want to offer below is some good advice and solutions for both the US manufacturing industry and individuals trying to secure their job and/or make more job opportunities available. First advice is to follow President Elect Obama's lead, that education (training) is a key to increasing and securing our future. The following rules we took so long to learn, haven't changed. People are still our most important asset, and you have to spend money to make money. How, when you do not have that much money available? Below are some solutions…

Training Solutions: Manufacturers

1.    Make your training investments count, resulting in the greatest return on your investment (ROI).

a.    On-Site: Real-world hands-on knowledge transfer by an instructor to small groups on-site, customized to your facility equipment results in the greatest ROI. PLC Training example (http://www.bin95.com/plc_training.htm)

b.    Seminars: Second best option is real-world knowledge transfer by an instructor to student, generic in nature at a public workshop/seminar with limit of 5-10 attendees per instructor. PLC Training example (http://www.bin95.com/AB_RSLogix_Seminar.htm)

c.    On-line Training: Relatively new to the trade professions, is a mix between On-site training, and Seminars (A&B above). If done correctly with live webcast by seasoned instructors with constant Q&A sessions, real-world applications and simulation software. Some of these on-line training programs are a mix of A, B &D resulting in the most cost effective solution and a great compromise. PLC Training example (http://www.bin95.com/certificate_program_online/control-systems-technology.htm)

d.    Formal Schooling: Tech or trade school knowledge (Mostly text book, generic in nature, theory, etc. with little hands-on, and real-world application) transferred by an instructor to a class of 10-20 students.

e.    Simulation Software: Real world simulation allowing students to learn by tutorials, trial and error, without risk to man or machine. Mostly a self learning through experimentation type training, but can be instructor guided also. PLC Training example (http://www.bin95.com/ebooks/plc_training_simulator.htm)

f.    Book or PowerPoint alone: ("PowerPoint" as it is used here, refers to that type of presentation/software that only displays information, and asks questions on it. A PowerPoint to supplement solutions A-D above is fine.)The least effective of all solutions because they do not address all three learning types (Visual, auditory and kinetic). Also they are typically theory based, limited in knowledge transfer with little real-world application association.

2.    If your budget won't allow for everyone to receive On-site Instructor led training directly, check with your local Private Industry Commission or employment office about receiving federal reimbursement under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/wia/) which is typically managed and authorized by each state. Re-imbursement is often 60%-100%.

3.    If your budget won't allow for everyone to receive On-site Instructor led training directly, send one or two to a workshop/seminar as part of a train the trainers program. They will then be expected to return to the facility, and transfer the new knowledge learned to other employees. The transfer will most likely be less than direct transfer from a seasoned instructor trained to train employees, but much of the knowledge will be transferred.

4.    If your budget won't allow any employees to travel off site for in person instructor led training, consider a good on-line training course. "Good" defined as outlined in training solution 1C above. Either On-line training and Formal schooling (tech./trade school) can be better than one another. Sometimes they are exactly the same, delivered from the same school as two different options. The important thing in deciding to pursue a local trade school solution or an on-line solution, is the student's schedule, local trade school topic availability, and offerings, but more importantly, which one has the best real-world knowledge transfer.

5.    If your training budget is under $1000, consider the only worth while training solution left, simulation training software. If you have bright individuals who can "figure anything out", self study and experimentation learning through simulation training software should show a great ROI because you are not investing that much anyway. :>)

6.    When shopping for solution providers in today's US Manufacturing market, look for training attributes that increase the ROI. Like real-world, hands-on, only what you need to know, customized for your equipment, extra learning material for continued education, and the best way to perform tasks. (Reliably and Safely).

7.    Want to have the best employees and be able to keep them while lowering operating costs? Create a diverse training program for your employees. Seek instructor led training for your employees, and encourage on-line learning opportunities. (where employees train on their own time without incurring travel cost) and make training simulation software available to them.

Training Solutions: Individuals

1.    Make your training investments count, resulting in the greatest return on your investment (ROI). Training delivery methods A-F above, have the same priorities for individuals, with the On-site training most likely not being an option for logical reason. (Exception might be if you are currently employed and convince your employer to purchase on-site training.)

2.    Additionally, besides following the advice above for manufacturing companies, If possible, check the certificate you will receive for seminar beforehand, check that it is a professional certificate with CEUs indicated on it. This will help with future employment opportunities as opposed to a black and white photo copied certificate.

3.    Check training material delivered at seminars. Do they give you a manual? Does the manual have instructor notes and/or additional information? Or is just a bunch of pictures of the PowerPoint's? To get the most for your money, you want extra learning material, so you can continue your studies on your own after you leave the seminar.

4.    If you are currently unemployed, or your current employer is currently on it's way out of business, you might be strapped for money to pay for training. Ask the company delivering the training if they have a payment plan which will allow you to spread the training cost over several months. (BIN does)

5.    Check with your local employment office asking if there is any government reimbursement or funding available for the type of training you seek.

6.    If travel time or expenses are out of the question, look for On-Line training that meets the standards outlined above under the company advice section 1C (Webcast, instructor available for Q&A, etc.). With on-line training, you don't need time off from work, or you can continue to search for work, while you train.

7.    Consider less expensive training solutions, if that is all you can afford, like training simulation software.

8.    Want to be the best in your field? Have a better chance of keeping or getting your job? Create a diversified training plan for yourself. Get real-world instructor led training at seminars, followed by more extensive online courses and keep fresh in your skills with training simulation software.

In summary, if you are involved in the US Manufacturing Industry, you have no doubt heard the phrase; "Thinking out of the box". Apply this mentality when seeking training for yourself and/or your company. Payments can be broken into monthly installments to better fit within your budget. Look for government assistance with training costs. During this recession, and with big companies having trouble, job security is at its lowest. Companies should address their employee's concerns in this area, by providing them more training. Individuals should address this concern by seeking more training.

Seek the greatest return on your training investment. Hands-on, real-world training has a greater knowledge transfer per hour of training than text book learning. Real-world training simulation software delivers more training per dollar than presentation only software. (Be careful when shopping for training software as many claim to be "interactive", where the interactivity is only asking you questions. True interactive training software simulates real-world activities while being interactive. :>) Smart business men know during a recession one needs to invest more in advertising, not less. The same strategy should apply towards the US manufacturing industry's training budget. To get your people to work smarter towards lowering operating costs, and increasing competitiveness, training budgets should be increased, not cut. Help build and secure the future of the US Manufacturing industry, help your company, help your selves; Increase your training initiatives.

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Seaside, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2009 — Dean Mitchel Winick of Monterey College of Law has been elected Vice Chair of the California Law School Council. Members of the Council are elected by the California Law School Assembly and appointed by the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California for three-year terms. The Law School Assembly is comprised of the deans of all 57 California law schools. Winick is one of two deans appointed to the Council to represent the 16 California-accredited law schools.

Winick has served as dean of Monterey College of Law since 2005, having previously served as the Assistant Dean at Texas Tech University Law School. "Legal education in California is quite unique because of the wide range of choices provided," said Winick. "Most people would be surprised to learn that we have more than 50 law schools in California. New York state has the second-highest number of law schools and they only have 15," pointed out Winick.

"I think that it is fair to say that California provides greater access to legal education than any other state. We have public, private, accredited, unaccredited, fixed facility, correspondence, and distance learning law schools," explained Winick. California is the only jurisdiction that grants state accreditation of law schools in addition to recognizing national accreditation through the American Bar Association. Of the 57 law schools in California, 20 are accredited through the ABA and an additional 16 are accredited through the State Bar of California, including Monterey College of Law. The other 21 schools are unaccredited, but regulated through the State Bar of California. The entire list can be accessed on the State Bar website at www.calbar.ca.gov.

"Although there are many differences between law schools, there are also policies and issues that affect all of us. The Council provides a place to identify and discuss important issues such as admission standards, student and faculty diversity, law school curriculum, and our role in improving access to the justice system," said Winick. "This is a particularly important time to serve on the Council," said Winick. "The State Bar of California and the ABA have recently proposed changes in admission and retention regulations that some of us believe could have a negative impact on access to legal education in California. The Council provides a place for deans at the different types of law schools to discuss these policies and provide feedback to the regulatory agencies."

Dean Winick is joined on the 2009 Law School Council by Dean Steven Smith of California Western School of Law in San Diego who will serve as the 2009 Council Chair . Other members include: Dean Barry Currier, Concord Law School; Dean Rudolph Hasl, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Dean Joseph Moless, Lincoln Law School of San Jose; Dean Nell Jessup Newton, University of California Hastings College of Law; Dean Kevin O'Connell, Pacific West College of Law; Dean David Polden, Santa Clara University School of Law; Dean Michael Schill, University of California at Los Angeles School of Law; and Dean Kenneth Starr, Pepperdine University McConnell Law Center.

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) July 27, 2009 — The online education industry is thriving, and online schools are becoming a popular and attractive education option for prospective students. Those seeking an online degree program are doing so in record numbers in order to circumvent the current recession, save time and money — and get a jump on their career goals.

Once thought to be second-rate compared to traditional classrooms, online schools (http://www.allonlineschools.com/online-education-resource-center/online-schools/) have become a viable education presence — and preference. A 2008 survey by the Sloan Consortium reveals that online school enrollment rose by more than 12 percent from the previous year. The survey of more than 2,500 colleges and universities nationwide finds approximately 3.94 million students were enrolled in at least one online course in fall of 2007.

All Online Schools (AllOnlineSchools.com (http://www.allonlineschools.com/)) continues its commitment to online education excellence by anticipating this rise in online schools, and offers students a one-stop resource center (http://www.allonlineschools.com/online-education-resource-center/) for finding the right online school program. Different from other sites that just list online degrees, All Online Schools provides valuable information for people at every stage in their educational pursuits, from high school diploma to postgraduate degrees. "We want to help people find out what online learning options are available to them and what they can expect, so they can take the next step in their careers," explains Director of Marketing Nichole Marconi.

All Online Schools delivers up-to-the-minute information on such important topics as:

– The importance of attending an accredited online school (http://www.allonlineschools.com/online-education-resource-center/online-degrees-101-accreditation/)

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About All Online Schools

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(Vocus) July 9, 2009 — AchieveYourCareer.com, a leading online education website, announced it has published a free guide highlighting the top 5 online college alternatives to applying for summer school. While some will be relaxing during the summer months, many Americans are using the change in season to help re-invent their careers through education with a college degree or certificate. For years, Summer School served as the only opportunity for students to study during the summer months, now thanks to online education, eager students can log in and attend classes with ease and greater flexibility. “Many working adults juggle 40 hour work weeks with other personal obligations like family, working out, a second job, the last thing they want to do during the summer is drive to a campus and sit in a classroom. It’s inconvenient and not appealing” stated President of AchieveYourCareer.com Michael Speicher. “For those that are interested in continuing their education during the summer, there are several online alternatives available, we are offering to our visitors the top 5.”

With over 100 online universities and colleges featured on the site, AchieveYourCareer.com offers a variety of resources for adults interested in continuing their education online. The Top 5 Online Alternatives to Summer School is a collection of tips written by online education experts to help promote the awareness of online degree programs. “Summer represents a fantastic opportunity for researching and learning how to continue your education and improve your career. We wanted to help those prospective students with a quick guide” Speicher added. Tip Five is featured below and those interested in reading the complete guide, should visit – Alternatives to summer school (www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/top-5-online-alternatives-to-summer-school)

Number 5: Explore Online Certificates

Why should you explore an online certificate program (http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/online-certificate-programs)? Two reasons really; the cost and the selection. Online certificates offer adults the widest variety of programs in all of online learning. From culinary arts to computer animation training, you will find what you are looking for, if you choose to pursue an online certificate program. For example, a Marketing Manager, can choose to enroll in an online certificate program for Internet Marketing to help broaden their skills and learn new techniques. Meanwhile, a single mom can study Entrepreneurship and learn the necessary skills to build a successful home based business. The best part is that both the Marketing Manager and the single mom share the same experience of learning online and at their convenience. This is something a summer school session can not offer.

To find the next 4 online college alternatives to applying for summer school visit our online education blog (http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/)

Staten Island, NY (PRWEB) May 20, 2009 — Boarding schools are more than a haven for teens in trouble. They have been proven to provide a highly satisfying high school experience, with students emerging well prepared for college and for life. In fact, according to a study conducted by the Art and Science, boarding schools provide the most academically challenging high school curriculum. Ninety-one percent of boarding school students surveyed felt they were sufficiently challenged, compared to 71 percent of private school students and 50 percent of public school students.

At The CollegeBound Network's new Boarding School channel (http://www.collegebound.net/boardingschools), students and parents can peruse informative and engaging articles about all different types of boarding schools, including college prep boarding schools, military boarding schools, therapeutic boarding schools, Christian boarding schools, all-girls boarding schools, all-boys boarding schools, co-ed boarding schools, and junior boarding schools. Spotlight articles also provide an inside look at the nation's top boarding schools and boarding school companies to help students and parents determine which may be right for them. From there, Boarding School (http://www.collegebound.net/boardingschools) visitors can request free information from a variety of featured schools.

"Boarding school offers an excellent opportunity for intense academic and emotional preparation for college," says Luciano Rammairone, CEO of The CollegeBound Network. "We are pleased to partner with today's top boarding schools and provide resources for teens and their parents to make the best decisions about the all-important high school experience. As the leading postsecondary education portal in the country, The CollegeBound Network is committed to making that happen."

About The CollegeBound Network

More than 3 million surfers utilize The CollegeBound Network's resource sites each month, which include http://CollegeBound.net, http://www.CollegeSurfing.com, htp://www.SpaBeautySchools.com, and others.

Since 1987, The CollegeBound Network (CBN) has worked with America's leading colleges, universities, and career schools in connecting learners with educational opportunities. CBN specializes in recruitment lead generation solutions for 900+ educational institutions and 3,500 campuses, using its content-rich portals.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 26, 2009 — With online education growing at a phenomenal rate, where can a potential online student–or professional looking to advance in an already established career–go to find the most pertinent, up-to-date news about online schools and online learning?

All Online Schools (AllOnlineSchools.com (http://www.allonlineschools.com/)) continues its commitment to those seeking to enrich their lives and careers with an online degree by launching Online Observer (http://www.allonlineschools.com/online-education-resource-center/online-observer/), a resource designed to keep readers alerted to news and trends in the fast-paced distance learning world.

Online Observer offers trends, tips and news stories, such as "Take Your iPhone to Online School," a look at Apple's new iPhone Developer University Program, as well as reports on topics relevant to parents, new online students, established online students–and online educators. Some of the topics recently spotlighted are:

•    Prepping your computer for online school (http://www.allonlineschools.com/online-education-resource-center/prep-your-computer-for-online-school/)

•    The importance of accreditation (http://www.allonlineschools.com/online-education-resource-center/for-online-schools-accreditation-is-key/)

•    Why online degrees are a boon for parents

•    Tips on connecting with your teacher in an online degree program (http://www.allonlineschools.com/online-education-resource-center/connect-with-teachers-in-your-online-degree-program/)

•    How online degrees and higher salaries go hand in hand

All Online Schools helps millions of prospective students find the right online programs and online degrees, and Online Observer ensures that students will keep one step ahead of the pack in a highly-competitive job market by staying current on emerging online education regulations and innovations.

About All Online Schools

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Akron, Ohio (PRWEB) March 4, 2010 — Marketing Essentials International Inc. (MEI) (www.mei500.com) announces “Skip’s Summer School 2010 (http://www.mei500.com),” an annual photography education program for professional photographers and those just breaking into the business. Taking place August 8-11, 2010 at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, Skip’s Summer School 2010 will feature 15 renowned speakers/educators covering a wide range of photography topics such as weddings, portraiture, pets and children, portfolio creation, high school seniors, boudoir, Golden Seniors, lighting, business tips and more.

“Skip’s Summer School” is the creation of Skip Cohen, former president of Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and Rangefinder Publishing Inc. publishers of Rangefinder and AfterCapture magazines.

“The second annual Skip’s Summer School is all about diversity,” said Skip Cohen, president of MEI. “Attendees will learn how to add significant value to the services they offer, which is very important in this uncertain economy. Today’s professional photographers (http://www.mei500.com) need to be able to handle any photographic assignment from any customer who comes through their door. And the lessons they will learn from attending Summer School will help them respond professionally and confidently.”

Throughout the 2 ½ day event, photographers will attend a series of workshops in a classroom style setting conducted by some the world’s most sought after and influential photo educators including: Dane Sanders, Scott Bourne, Joe Buissink, Vicki Taufer, Jasmine Star, Kevin Kubota, Stacy Pearsall, Jonathan Canlas, Kirk Voclain, Yervant, Cliff Mautner and Kay Eskridge.

Workshops will include a variety of photography (http://www.mei500.com), computer/software and business topics and lighting techniques pertinent to professional photographers as well as a new motivational program by Dane Sanders. Each program will be presented one at a time so attendees can attend all sessions, rather than having to pick and choose.

And new this year will be “The Lighting Lab” and “Biz Tips”. The Lighting Lab will feature renowned photographers Tony Corbell and Bobbi Lane. This is a hands-on intensive teaching environment for photographers who have specific lighting questions and need help. There will be models available as well as different sets for photo shoots. The Lighting Lab will be open from 9am -12pm and 2 pm – 5pm each day during Summer School.

“Biz Tips” by Jerry Weiner will continuously provide attendees with helpful business tips. Throughout each day’s programs in between sessions, Jerry Weiner will present at least five different business tips to attendees. These small sessions will last about 15 minutes and will provide photographers with easy to understand and easy to implement concepts to help them run a better business.

In addition, WiFi will be available in the teaching facility so event attendees can easily stay in touch with their current businesses while gaining the benefit of this educational program.

Early bird registration to attend Skip’s Summer School is just $199 if booked by April 1st. After April 1st, the cost to attend will be $279. In addition, there is a special MGM Grand room rate of $79 per night for Summer School attendees (use code: SSS005 when booking a room). Also included with each room reservation is a 2 for 1 entrée card good for most MGM restaurants, bars and a one-time $25 activity credit for dining or entertainment. For more information, or to register for Skip’s Summer School, visit www.mei500.com.

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Marketing Essentials International Inc. (MEI) is a full service consulting company involved in a wide variety of projects within the professional and consumer imaging industries. MEI’s purpose is to focus on marketing, business and education for all levels of photography, from amateur to professional. Activities and events created by MEI are dedicated to the support of the professional photographic community. For more information visit www.mei500.com.

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(PRWEB) March 5, 2010 — Summer School Grad, LLC announced today that school districts may outsource summer school 2010 to Summer School Grad.com. Summer School Grad.com offers rich-media research-based online curricula for summer high school credit and unit recovery. The curriculum adheres to national and state educational standards and combines interactive multi-media for adaptive learning. School districts can relieve budget shortfalls by outsourcing their summer school program to cost-effective Summer School Grad.com. At the America’s Promise Alliance conference this week, President Obama stated that one out of three students do not graduate high school in many city school districts and that non-graduates have a three times higher unemployment rate than high school graduates. Summer school credit and unit recovery programs are key in keeping students on-track and on-time for high school graduation. School districts in rural, suburban, and urban settings can reduce the high cost and inconvenience of summer school programs by outsourcing summer school 2010 to Summer School Grad.com which offers students courses they may take from their homes via the Internet. Summer School Grad will be exhibiting at the ASCD Educational Conference from March 6-8 at the San Antonio Convention Center at booth #1117.

“Summer School Grad.com is committed to helping high school students keep pace and graduate on time,” said Karl Chen, Founder and CEO of Summer School Grad. “By providing standards based curricula in mathematics, science, history, and English, we work with school districts to offer interactive rich-media online classes that are fun and educational. My twenty-five years in the technology field coupled with raising four children through the public school system has shown me that it’s time to leap forward to online summer school and credit recovery while saving school districts precious budget dollars.”

The rapid spread of online learning at the secondary level is now creating "anywhere, anytime" flexibility for summer students. Summer School Grad.com provides a complete and affordable summer school solution for school districts. Summer School Grad.com offers research and standards-based curricula, teaching staff for student support and complete reporting for school district student records. Summer School Grad.com offers a true alternative for school districts versus traditional brick and mortar summer school.

The Summer School Grad.com web site is easy-to-use and enriches learning.

•    Summer School Grad.com is supported and endorsed by school districts. Therefore, there is never a question about whether the class credit will be accepted

•    Summer School Grad.com’s curricula are high-quality, standards-based, and interactive

•    Students focus on what they need to know through interactive one-to-one learning

•    Students may work on classes at their pace from the convenience of their home or anywhere with Internet accessibility

About Summer School Grad.com

Summer School Grad.com was founded on the premise that high-school students who are struggling to stay on schedule with their graduating class need to have access to high-quality standards-based curricula delivered in an interactive, dynamic, one-to-one online setting; our adaptive learning approach provides a setting that research has shown will improve knowledge retention. Students can fulfill summer school credit and unit recovery requirements online as an alternative to attending traditional summer school classes. Courses are available for mathematics, science, history, and language arts.

Summer School Grad.com has assembled a team of leading educators, curriculum developers, information technology, and business experts to build a company that is solely focused on working with leading school districts across the country to deliver the highest-quality online summer school education. For more information, contact us at jimmy(at)summerschoolgrad(dot)com or visit us at www.summerschoolgrad.com.