LeapFrog SchoolHouse May 2004     
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What's New at LeapFrog SchoolHouse
Worldwide Education Leaders Convene to Discuss Critical Issues
Education experts gathered at the Milken Global Conference to explore key issues such as the future of technology in education, the growing ELL population, K–12 school reform efforts, and the benefits of early education.
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New Transitional Reading Titles Added to Popular Leveled Series
Educators are devoting more attention to the critical "transitional reading" stage that occurs as students move from early reading toward fluency. We've created six new interactive books to assist young readers with this transition.
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Best Practices
Tips for Integrating the LeapTrack System in the Classroom
Want some ideas for incorporating LeapTrack resources into your classroom routine? Teachers in Florida have a great idea—LeapTrack Student Technicians! Find out more about this and other ideas that can support your teaching strategies.
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Success Story: Featuring Bilingual Resource Teacher in Las Vegas
After 27 years developing literacy skills in children, Yolanda Jaramillo is finding success getting children personally invested in reading and writing with LeapFrog SchoolHouse programs.
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Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative: Supporting Success
U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige announced an initiative to engage teachers and education experts in sharing techniques for raising student achievement and to keep teachers informed of the latest strategies that work.
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Upcoming Events
 
Come see us at NECC, the National Educational Computing Conference in New Orleans, LA
June 21-23
(Booth #1300).
We'll be hosting a day of special customer appreciation events on June 22. Save the date.
Email Events@LeapFrogSchoolHouse.com for your invitation.
 

Find upcoming events in your area.
 

Grants and Funding
125 Matching Grants Awarded from New LeapFrog SchoolHouse Program
Our Matching Grants program recognizes outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in PreK classrooms, elementary schools, and libraries. Several times each year, hundreds of educators receive $500 in matching grant awards.
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Upcoming State and Federal Grant Application Deadlines
The LeapFrog SchoolHouse Grants department has compiled helpful application information for upcoming state and federal grants.
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Scientifically Based Research
Plugged in to Research
LeapFrog SchoolHouse products are backed by scientifically based research. We're taking our commitment to research into schools across the country. Get an update on research projects underway near you.
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Family Involvement
Educating Parents in Early Literacy Developmental Milestones
To improve children's early literacy development, educators need to teach parents to recognize early literacy developmental milestones. This includes introducing parents to techniques that stimulate critical developmental literacy skills.
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Dream of PreK-Only Campus Becomes Reality for Florida School District
The combined efforts of a group of educators, parents, and community leaders create a PreK center for students and their families.
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Volume 1, Issue 1
Hot Topics
Worldwide education leaders discuss key issues
New interactive Transitional Reading series
Helpful tips for success with the LeapTrack™ system
Success story — bilingual resource teacher
$500 matching grants available
Scientifically based research underway nationwide
Educating parents in early literacy milestones
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