Kurzweil Educational Systems Joins the National Center for Learning Disabilities to Recognize School and Student with Software Awards.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and BEDFORD, Mass. -- National Center for Learning Disabilities 28th Annual Benefit-- School Offers Outstanding Support for Students with Learning Disabilities and Student Recognized for Academic Achievement Kurzweil Educational Systems Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc. is an American based company that specializes in providing reading and writing software to assist people who are blind or partially sighted, or who have learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder. , Inc., innovator of reading technology for individuals with visual or learning disabilities, will present Aragon Elementary School elementary school: see school. , Fountain, CO with a Kurzweil 3000 software award in conjunction with the National Center for Learning Disabilities' (NCLD NCLD National Center for Learning Disabilities NCLD National Center for Law and Deafness ) Pete and Carrie Rozelle Award. Liana liana (lēä`nə) or liane (lēän`), name for any climbing plant that roots in the ground. Mulholland of Detroit, MI will also receive a Kurzweil 3000 software award in conjunction with the NCLD's Anne Ford Anne Ford, or Ann Ford, after 1762 Mrs. Philip Ticknesse, (February 22, 1737 – January 20 1824) was an eighteenth-century English musician and singer. She was famous in her own era for the scandal that attended her struggle to perform in public, and her Scholarship Award. Both awards will be presented tonight at the National Center for Learning Disabilities 28th Annual Benefit Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . Aragon Elementary School, Fountain, CO wins Pete and Carrie Rozelle Award Every year, the NCLD recognizes a school or a school-related program that addresses the educational, social and emotional needs of all children, including those with learning disabilities (LD), with the Pete and Carrie Rozelle Award. Nominees for the award demonstrate unique opportunities for students and their families; careful decision-making about curricula and support; and staff development and ongoing attention to self-improvement to enhance accountability and opportunities for professional growth. Aragon Elementary is a K-5 school with 462 students. Five years ago, the school leadership realized that student reading scores were below state and federal averages, school-wide progress in reading was not apparent and teachers were engaged in a variety of different instructional activities with no meaningful way to track results. After researching what they could do differently to ensure that every student became a good reader, the school made some difficult decisions. They adopted a more rigorous, research-based curriculum; provided the staff development needed to transition to the new curriculum; implemented a tool for monitoring student progress; and started using student progress data to select and implement intervention strategies for individual children. To date, the school has concentrated its improvement efforts primarily on students in grades K-3 and recent reading scores reflect that; the school reports that third grade reading scores are now above the state average. Chosen from a dozen schools, Aragon Elementary demonstrates a commitment to excellence in education for all students, including those with LD. In addition to a cash award of $5,000 from NCLD and gift certificates from two publishers, the school will receive five complimentary licenses of Kurzweil 3000, the premier reading, writing and learning software for struggling students, as well as complimentary support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services from Kurzweil Educational Systems. Liana Mulholland, Detroit, MI wins Anne Ford Scholarship Award The NCLD is also honoring Liana Mulholland of Detroit, MI as the winner of the 2005 Anne Ford Scholarship Award. This scholarship provides $10,000 toward tuition over four years time to a promising high school senior with LD who plans to pursue a university degree. The winner also receives a complimentary Kurzweil 3000 license and support services. Chosen from a pool of nearly 400 well-qualified applicants nationwide, Liana Mulholland embodies the Anne Ford Scholarship criteria: a commitment to completing a college degree program, an understanding of the effects of learning disabilities and the importance of self-advocacy, and a belief in contributing to society in ways that enhance public understanding and appreciation of the potential of individuals with learning disabilities. In June, Liana will graduate from the Detroit public school system's highly selective Cass Technical High School for the gifted and talented. Liana did not learn to read until she attended the 6th grade at Eton Academy in Birmingham, MI. Until then, she endured years of misunderstanding about her learning disabilities from both her teachers and peers. Her experience in overcoming social and academic challenges compelled her to become a spokesperson for all students who struggle to learn. Runners-up for this year's Anne Ford Scholarship are Ms. Ali Dankenbring, a student at Lawrence High School Lawrence High School may refer to: In the US:
"Aragon Elementary has worked hard to redesign quality instruction for all students, making decisions based on real student data and carefully monitoring student progress. The school is an inspiration to other institutions across the country," said Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, Director of Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. , National Center for Learning Disabilities. "And Liana Mulholland is a shining testament to the importance of self-advocacy and to the all-too-often underestimated potential of individuals with learning disabilities." "Participating in the NCLD award program is an opportunity for our company to demonstrate that students with learning disabilities can achieve academic success, especially those supported by teachers and schools that understand their issues and have technology resources to share with their students," said Michael Sokol, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Kurzweil Educational Systems. "We applaud Aragon Elementary for their impressive record of implementing programs within their school that address the educational, social and emotional needs of all students, especially those with learning disabilities, and also Liana for persevering per·se·vere intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement. for herself and for others who struggle to learn." About NCLD The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities. For more information on NCLD and the scholarship award programs visit www.LD.org. About Kurzweil 3000 Kurzweil 3000 is widely recognized as the most comprehensive and integrated solution for addressing language and literacy difficulties. The software uses a multi-sensory approach - presenting printed or electronic text on the computer screen with added visual and audible accessibility. The product incorporates a host of dynamic features, including powerful decoding de·code tr.v. de·cod·ed, de·cod·ing, de·codes 1. To convert from code into plain text. 2. To convert from a scrambled electronic signal into an interpretable one. 3. , study skills, writing and test-taking tools, all designed to adapt to each individual's learning style and to encourage active learning. About Kurzweil Educational Systems Kurzweil Educational Systems, a Cambium cambium (kăm`bēəm), thin layer of generative tissue lying between the bark and the wood of a stem, most active in woody plants. The cambium produces new layers of phloem on the outside and of xylem (wood) on the inside, thus increasing Learning Company, is the industry leader and innovator of reading, writing and learning solutions for people with learning disabilities, and people who are blind or visually impaired. Ray Kurzweil, a co-founder of the original company, invented computer-based reading machine technology 25 years ago to provide access to printed text for the blind. With a pioneering history in developing assistive technology Hardware and software that help people who are physically impaired. Often called "accessibility options" when referring to enhancements for using the computer, the entire field of assistive technology is quite vast and even includes ramp and doorway construction in buildings to support , the company has received worldwide recognition for enabling people with disabilities to lead more independent lives through improved reading, writing and learning abilities. Kurzweil Educational Systems and Kurzweil 3000 have recently received several industry excellence awards from organizations including the Software and Information Industry Association According to its mission statement, "the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. (SIIA (Software & Information Industry Association, Washington, DC, www.siia.net) A trade organization devoted to the health and welfare of the software and digital content industry by providing support in government relations, business development, education and intellectual property ), the Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts (LDAM LDAM Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts ), The Heller Reports, Media and Methods, eSchool News, District Administration, Technology & Learning and ComputEd Gazette publications. For more company, product and scholarship awards information, visit www.kurzweiledu.com. Kurzweil Educational Systems is a registered trademark of, and Kurzweil 1000, Kurzweil 3000, Kurzweil 3000 LearnStation, License-to-Go and KESI Virtual Printer are trademarks of Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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