European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday september 16, 1994 the stars and stripes Page Iii avid a Uva Cement via individual determination avid is a highly successful program for grades 6.-12 which prepares students most underrepresented in pos secondary education for 4-year College eligibility. During. By 199495, 35 Dodds Europe and 6 Pacific Region secondary schools will serve approximately 1.400  has a demonstrated record of helping ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged students achieve the academic. Success necessary to pursue higher education. Among students enrolled in avid the following expectations May be realized. B increased acceptance and admission into colleges. B. Improved achievement lest scores. B High Scholastic aptitude test sat. Scores among african american an hispanic students. B increased enrolment in a and other College preparatory classes. Students achieve these results by attending a daily avid class. High school teachers instruct students in academic skill areas note taking study skills test taking time management colleges Entrance placement exam preparation effective textbook Reading and Library research skills adult tutors critical to the Success of the avid program work with avid students two times a week. Parents too play a key role in supporting their avid student by attending quarterly meetings and maintaining interest in their child s Progress cooperative integrated Reading and composition Cir the successful use of cooperative learning strategies in the teaching of Reading continues to grow in Dodds classrooms. More than 1,500 Dodds teachers who Are now using the Cir program agree with research studies from Johns Hopkins University Jhu that conclude Quot cooperative learning strategies help students read  following the successful Pilot of Cir in the Pacific Region .3 years ago. Approximately 350 teachers and 30 administrators have completed week of intensive training by Jhu to Jeffiers. This Core of Cir framed teacher s and administrators has helped teachers at the school site learn How to successfully integrate Cir in then classrooms teachers using Cir see increased Reading achievement by students who become More involved in the literature through the intellectual interaction with their Peers. Dodds plans to conduct follow up training sessions for teachers during this school year and plans to continue to offer full Cir training through Johns Hopkins University next summer. Mathematics initiatives the study of teaching distance education Dodds. Is in the or Tess of implementing an initiative to Lead mathematics into the.21stcentury. The advancements in technology and the increased understanding of How students learn mandate a restructuring of mathematics education. The initiative consists of a systematic implementation of the Dodds standards and expectancies which Are based upon the National Council of teachers of mathematics curriculum evaluation and professional standards for teaching mathematics. The Dodds standards focus upon mathematical Power Tor All students working collaboratively at All Levels multiple Means of assessment a greater emphasis upon making conjectures and providing explanations shared mathematical reason my and Access to appropriate manipulative materials and calculators at All Levels the Basic premise of the goal is Access to Quality mathematics for All students. Quality mathematics for All leads to improved student achievement increase in High school mathematics course enrolments a lowering of math anxiety and in general an increase in teacher expectations Tor All students. T he study of teaching is  and extensive staff development program Lor Dodds teachers and administrators. The program consists of formal  followed by a series of related school based assignments and collegial experiences program goals include increasing professional growth lot individual teachers and training administrators to become More knowledgeable observers of instruction in the c 1  certified staff developers provide the training in these courses. Approximately 7,000 teachers and 700 administrators have participated in these courses. A a a a additional modules have been added to the program this year. New 3-Day classes includes discipline and Active learning strategies to increase Active participation time on task and student learning a previously implemented 2-Day module in expectations focuses on the teachers achievement expectations Tor every child in the classroom and provides the teacher with methods to encourage High level achievement from every student emphasis on this module is consistent with Dodds Quot High expectations Quot theme and achievement of goals 2000honors courses d Odds will continue to offer honors courses to High school students in English. Chemistry and physics. These courses will be held to High standards of academic rigor Ana course Content. Dodds will assure that All aspiring students have Access to honors courses and will actively encourage students of diverse backgrounds to enrol. R director s fund for excellence the National defense authorization act of 1993 provided funds for Dodds to develop innovative educational projects for Matt and science using interactive computer assisted technology. In response to this Challenge Dodds supported projects which were designed to improve math and science cum plums and integrate technology into the classroom. Among the numerous projects supported by these funds students in the former Atlantic Region j took part in the Jason project a Tel presence of scientists in Belize conducting research investigations on Coral reefs and the rain Forest. In the Pacific Region a Pilot project for creating j a Model electronic school was initiated and in Germany the computer learning program extended computer communication and conferencing beyond the school and into the j Community. For distance education students some projects with audio graphic and some with Lotus notes will be piloted to increase students Active participation and ability to share information from a distance a a Dodds collaborated with the defense modelling and simulation office to use the defense simulation internet did for applications appropriate in a High school curriculum. Three Dodds schools and one Section 6 school were connected to Dpi nodes already on military j installations. This sideband technology created the electronic Highway Lor students in Korea j Germany and it. Knox to demonstrate three curriculum projects which used math and science i applications in physics music and astronomy. Students quickly Learned the technical elements j of the simulation equipment and created three excellent performances which were j demonstrated at the Industry in terse Quot vice training systems and education Coni Zience it Orlando Florida Duritt december 1993. Special education for students with disabilities i n accordance with the individuals with disabilities education act idea. Dodds provides a free appropriate education to All students with disabilities Ages 3 to 2 i a student with a disability is one who is physically emotionally communication or learning impaired or in the Case of preschool children who is developmentally delayed. The special education program for each student is designed to meet the unique needs of the student. Each Dodds school has a Case study committee Csc which identifies students with special needs the parents Are an integral part of ire program and Are Active members of the Csc which assesses the needs of the Studeni through standardized and informal Tesis. Observations and interviews with parents. The committee then develops an individual education plan for each student based upon teacher and Parent input and the results of the assessment Dodds provides special education in several ways. There Are pullout programs whereby students leave the regular classroom to receive instruction by a certified special education teacher. Special education teachers consult with regular education teachers and Monitor the Progress of students. Preschool children ate served in programs at the school m child development centers and in the Home. Medically related services such As occupational and physical therapy Are provided to Dodds when the need exists. D Odds has Many opportunities for students to work and interact with others at a distance a through the use of telecommunication technologies. Dodds is a Leader among school sys Tenis in the use of computer conferencing through distance education c Ourse s. Comp u Ter e on t Eire n c i n g allows students to work with other Dodds and stateside students Remote teachers College students and even scientists. A Pilot program is being tested at Patch High school in Stuttgart. Germany which allows parents to interact with teachers and students through computer communications such As electronic mail. Dodds presently of 1ei>i six courses Pascal programming advanced placement a computer science a calculus a physics and a German and the scientific research seminar. ,. A across Dodds. Many kindergarten through-i2ih Grade students Are involved in enrichment activities available through  such As the National geographic kids net. The Audi graphics equipment which provides the ability to interact through sound and graphic images is being installed at several school sues. Dodds is positioning itself to be a major user on the Quot elec Ironie sniper Highway Quot the nation s Best Dodds Success can be attributed to the Superb leadership of administrators and the dedicated efforts of educators who Are committed to educational excellence for All students. A Tew of the outstanding teachers and administrators have received National and system wide recognition this year Dodds principal of the year is. Ynez Olshausen principal Berlin elementary school Germany Dodds teacher of the year is. Sarah Yoshida a first Grade teacher Seoul elementary school Korea National distinguished principals or. Norman r. Heitzman principal Kadena Middle school Okinawa Japan is. Lynda a. Simmons principal Span Dahiem elementary school Germany presidential awards for excellence in science and mathematics is. Dorothy Duboise Neumann science teacher Frankfurt elementary school Germany or. Clifford West mathematics teacher Frankfurt elementary school Germany is. Sarnia Sayegh counts science teacher Seoul american High school Korea is. Kathleen Ann Daly mathematics teacher me with Hill school England department of education Blue ribbon schools. Is. Scarlett Rehng principal Sollars elementary a Nooi Japan