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Acting Classes & Acting School Contest for Adults in Los Angeles

LogoIn order to qualify for the prize, contestants must create and submit a video of the importance of attending an acting school and why you want to be an actor. Entries can be documentary, dramatic, personal interview videos or anywhere in between. So, shoot a video, upload it to youtube, and then mention your video and post a link to it on the Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School official Facebook page. Videos will be judged on their inspirational, creative and informational qualities. Join the Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School Facebook Page www.facebook.com/michelledanneractingschool/ by June 1st 2018.

Gladwyne Montessori Establishes Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Retiring Teacher

This spring, Gladwyne Montessori established an endowed scholarship fund in honor of retiring teacher Maggie Brown Dougherty. Maggie served as a teacher in Gladwyne Montessori's primary program for 38 years.

Houston Computer Classes Launches a New Excel Training Course That Targets Clients in Houston

Houston Computer Classes by Chi Brander has announced the launch of a new Excel training course that will target clients in the city of Houston. According to the company, Excel is an important application when it comes to managing businesses and as such, it's only fair to make sure that as many people as possible have the basic skills needed to use it. The company has also invited clients who need to learn through this course to sign up on its website.

Fourth Annual Charis Business Summit in Woodland Park, CO

LogoAfter taking the Charis Business Summit to places like Australia's Gold Cost and the United Kingdom, the Charis Business Summit is back in Woodland Park for its fourth year.

Pennco Tech Encourages Students with a Unique Motto

LogoPennco Tech, a vocational school with campuses in Bristol, PA and Blackwood, NJ, uses a motto to encourage students to give their best as they prepare for a career in their field. The phrase references the four A's of Pennco Tech: attendance, attitude, A's, and appearance.

Bilingual School in Honduras Breaks Ground on New High School 

February 19th was an historic day for Students Helping Honduras and Villa Soleada Bilingual School as they celebrated the ground breaking of a new high school.  Villa Soleada Bilingual School is a top bilingual school in Honduras and is very proud to celebrate another milestone with the ground breaking of the Ken and Lynn Hall High School. 

Monarch Montessori Offers a Comprehensive Curriculum for Its Students

LogoProviding young children with the valuable knowledge that they'll need throughout their lives is perhaps one of the most important gifts that they can be given. Monarch Montessori, the alternative elementary school in Passaic County, NJ understands this need for enhanced learning and dedicated educators to prepare children for the everyday challenges of life that they'll face in the future.

The Teacher's Academy Offers Opportunities for Teachers to Improve Their Technology Skills

This summer, The Teacher's Academy is offering a wide selection of courses that help teachers improve their technology skills. These Act 48-approved online courses provide self-guided professional development for teachers in PA. Options include an introductory course to help with basic computer skills, courses that focus on Microsoft Office products, and even a course that explains how to create videos in Windows Movie Maker.

A Diploma in Foot Health Practice Now Available

LogoThe Advanced Foot Health Practitioner Academy — which is commonly abbreviated to AFHPA — has launched a course offering a comprehensive qualification in the field of food health.

Eagle House Group Aims to Unlock the Potential of Children with Autism Through Their Primary School at Eagle House Mitcham

LogoOne of the leading special needs schools in Surrey, Eagle House Group aims to unlock the full potential of children with autism through their Primary School at Mitcham Eagle House. Their Primary School in Mitcham is an independent co-educational day school which imparts specialised education for up to 60 pupils aged between 4 to 11 years with autism, Asperger syndrome and other social disorders. They undertake a unique and effective approach to working with their students by laying a strong emphasis on developing the global needs of these children, along with teaching routine, educational subjects.

NFC Academy Is Providing Online Homeschooling Programs

LogoNFC Academy is a fully accredited learning institution specializing in the provision of online homeschool programs. The institution has been designed to serve all the learning needs of students from kindergarten to grade 12 making NFC Academy a one-stop solution for homeschool needs. NFC Academy prides itself on being a Christian school and has included in their comprehensive curriculum biblical teachings to ensure both academic and spiritual excellence.

Pennco Tech Gives Students Hands-on Learning Experience in Bucks County

LogoPennco Tech, a training institute with locations in Bucks County, PA, and Blackwood, NJ, educates students who are looking to learn more about areas of technology and pursue a career in their chosen field. This institute is particularly unique in its dedication to students, real-world problem-solving demonstrations, and relationships with local employers.

13 More Ed4Credit Courses Recommended for College Credit by American Council on Education

LogoEd4Credit is excited to announce that 13 of its online courses have been approved for college credit recommendation and can be counted toward the total credits required for a range of degree programs. All of Ed4Credit's courses have now been recommended for college credit through the American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®).

American CPR Care Association Is Offering Online First Aid and CPR Classes

LogoAmerican CPR Care Association is a company that offers professional and high-quality online CPR/AED, first aid, bloodborne and healthcare courses. These courses comply with the American Heart Association (AHA) and 2015 ECC guidelines. American CPR Care Association course curriculum is monitored closely and regularly updated to adhere to the changing national standards and research. In addition, their team of instructors is highly trained and qualified in their field of expertise and offer excellent support for all student requirements.

Nadia Shaiq to Serve as CEO of Celerity Educational Group and Seven California Charter Schools

LogoThe Celerity Educational Group (CEG) announced that Nadia Shaiq was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of CEG by the organization's Board of Directors on April 3, 2018.

Avantika University Offers Mechanical Engineering Courses Strengthening Aspirant's Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

An MIT Pune campus at Ujjain, Avantika University offers mechanical engineering courses which helps aspirants' strengthen their analytical and problem-solving skills, empowering them to bring their unique ideas to reality. The university adopts an inter-disciplinary and collaborative mechanical engineering curriculum that opens doors to a wide range of opportunities for aspirants. The renowned engineering institute provides students with hands-on opportunities through project work and collaborative approach to design, build, analyze, and practice for their learning. The faculty teaches and encourages the students to apply the principles of motion, energy, and force, further helping them to ensure that the created design functions safely, efficiently and reliably, all at a competitive cost.

EndDD.org Releases Updated Distracted Driving Presentations for Schools

LogoAs we approach the busiest time for school presentations, End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org) is excited to announce that updated distracted driving presentations for college, high school and middle schools are now available for download. The 2018 presentations reflect new research and feedback from students, presenters, and educators about how best to connect with students and maximize opportunities for behavior and attitude change.

Divemaster Course on Gili Air Is More Than a Certification

LogoThe PADI Divemaster course is one of the most rewarding scuba diving certifications a scuba diver can complete. And not just because it's one of the most time consuming, or because it is the first professional qualification. The Divemaster course is so fulfilling because it provides them with invaluable skills and unforgettable experiences that enrich many aspects of their life, not just their scuba diving.

PADI Instructor Course Gili Air Shows a Constant Quality

LogoThe PADI instructor Course PADI Career development Center Oceans 5 Gili Air of Oceans 5 has showed a constant quality of their PADI IDCs. PADI Course Directors Giny Pinto, Gierre Gruter, Li Ding, Joeri van Hal, Alina Conroy and Sander Buis have made an instructor program that covers a realistic way of teaching.

Avantika University Offers B. Tech in Computer Science Engineering to Foster Creative Thinking Abilities Among the Students

One of the leading design colleges in India, Avantika University offers Bachelor of Technology program in Computer Science Engineering. The program in Computer Science offers global exposure, academic integrity and technological excellence to the students, making them ready for the corporate world even before they step into it. The B. Tech program at Avantika University is a four year (8 semesters), fully residential program with integrated cross-disciplinary approach that aims at fostering creative thinking abilities among the students.

Fast Forward MBA Islamic Finance of AIMS-UK Is Very Flexible for Working Professionals

LogoIn today's competitive world economy, working professionals are looking for flexible and convenient online courses that can take them to the next level of career growth. The MBA Islamic Finance offered by the reputed AIMS offers a tailor-made course that has gained in popularity around the world.

MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul Provides IB PYP Programme to Children in a Secure, Stimulating and Supportive Environment

One of the most sought-after PYP schools in Maharashtra, MIT Pune's Vishwashanti Gurukul provides the IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) in a secure, stimulating, and supportive environment, where learning takes place and creative expression is encouraged. The school lay special emphasis on making students physically fit, mentally alert, spiritually evoked, and intellectually capable, to ensure they are ready to face the future. Being one of the best international schools in India, MIT Gurukul provides PYP programme with the international perspective, wherein they teach the students to appreciate the outlooks of people from other cultures, regions, and nations. In addition, the teachers also motivate the students to be enquirers rather than just listeners.

Herbalists to Gather for Annual Week-Long Seminar April 20th-27th for Ben Lomond, CA Seminars

LogoThe East West School of Planetary Herbology is hosting its week-long herbal seminars again this year at the Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, CA April 20-27th 2018. Tracks are offered at the Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced and Practitioner levels, as well as a special "Medicine Making and Meridian Therapies" track.

The Teacher's Academy Offers Great Professional Development Courses for the Spring

The Teacher's Academy offers Act 48 approved online courses for teachers in Pittsburgh and across the state of Pennsylvania that are great for the springtime. Popular professional development courses include: Creating a School Garden, Move to Learn, and Mindfulness in Education. Teachers looking to meet their Act 48 requirements will find that these courses also have relevant applications to their classrooms, especially during this time of the year.

Eagle House Group Undertakes a Unique Approach to Therapy, Designed Specifically for Learners with Autism

LogoEagle House Group, one of the most reputable special needs schools in London, undertakes a unique approach to therapy which is designed specifically for learners with autism. Led by clinical psychologist Dr. Jenny Alvarez, they have a Curriculum Access Team which has specialises in providing speech and language therapy, clinical and assistant psychology, occupational therapy, music therapy, and drama therapy. In speech and language therapy, the therapists work individually with each learner to achieve a 'total communication approach' in every classroom.