These Rules provide for principles for the use of the online store Datacomp available at https://store-datacomp.eu ("Datacomp Store" or "Subscription Platform").
Via the Datacomp Store, Datacomp provides the User with an access to its resources, including the Website, information about software, services that may (but do not need) be offered for sale, software and tool download zones ("Services"). The Services, including all updates, extensions, new functions and new network properties, are subject to these Use and Sales Rules ("Use and Sales Rules"). If the User uses the Website, buys products at the Datacomp Store or uses any of the Services, the User acknowledges and accepts these Use and Sales Rules, Datacomp's privacy protection statement (see: PROTECTION OF PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA below), as well as relevant regulations, rules and exclusions referred to herein which may be accessed via a relevant link ("Datacomp Store Rules"). The Datacomp Store Rules may be also found in the Datacomp Store. The User should carefully familiarise himself/herself with the Datacomp Store Rules. The Use and Sales Rules, Datacomp's privacy protection statement and the Datacomp Store Rules ("Agreement") constitute an entire agreement between the User and Datacomp.
These Rules were issued on the basis of Polish legal regulations stipulated in Art. 8.1 of the Electronic Service Provision Act of 18 July 2002 (Journal of Laws No. 2002.144.1204, as amended).
To use the Datacomp Store, the User must accept and follow the Rules, including, without limitation, terms and conditions for the use of Content and Software made available by the Store.
The User may use Documents (e.g. official documents, press information, data sheets and frequent questions) provided via the Datacomp Store and the Services provided that all copies of Documents include an annotation "© 2016 Datacomp Sp. z o.o. All rights reserved." Documents made available via the Datacomp Store or under the Services will be used only for information purposes. Educational institutions, like primary and secondary schools, universities, may download and reproduce Documents for further distribution for the purpose of classes they held. Any distribution of Documents outside classrooms is subject to a prior written consent of Datacomp. Any use of Documents for other purposes is explicitly forbidden and may be subject to civil and penal sanctions. Persons that will violate the above rule will be subject to penal sanctions.
The above Documents do not include a design or layout of the Datacomp Website, the Website or other websites owned, operated, licensed or controlled by Datacomp. Elements of the Datacomp websites, including the Website, are protected on the basis of regulations on the protection of a visual form of products, trademarks and elimination of unfair competition. Neither part of the above elements may be copied or imitated. Logos, graphical elements, sounds and illustrations presented in the Datacomp websites, including the Website, may not be copied, sent or made available without a prior consent of Datacomp or otherwise than on the basis of the governing law.
If to access the Datacomp Store or any Service, an account must be opened, then the User must register and give valid full and exact information required in the registration form (Data). The User selects a password. The User must keep confidential all information concerning the User's account and password, as well as all operations made in the User's account. If the User becomes aware of any unauthorised use of the account or any other violation of the User's security measures, the User agrees to immediately notify Datacomp.
The User is allowed to use the Services provided that the User guarantees that the Services will not be used for any purposes that are illegal or prohibited under these rules, regulations and comments. The Services must not be used in a manner which could damage, disable or overload any server of Datacomp or any network connected to the server (or disrupt the operation of the server or the network) or which could disturb the use of the Services by any other users. Hacking, password mining and other actions aimed at gaining an unauthorised access to the Services, other accounts, computer systems or networks (connected to the servers of Datacomp or the Services) are forbidden. No access to materials or information must be gained or attempted otherwise than set out for the Services. The User must not use the Services with prejudice to third parties rights and, in particular, act intentionally to the detriment of other natural or legal persons, including Datacomp.
The Datacomp Store may offer links to third party websites which may be used to leave the Website. Websites under the links are not controlled by Datacomp and Datacomp is liable neither for contents or links made available nor for changes or updates made in those websites. The links are made available by Datacomp only for the User's convenience. The fact that the links are made available is not equivalent to Datacomp's approval of the content of a website under a given link. The use of third party websites may be subject to regulations set out by the third parties.
The Datacomp Store is available to customers residing in the region served by the Website and destinations where Datacomp may send its products may be subject to limitations in accordance with Datacomp's delivery rules. To do shopping, the User must have a valid address for invoicing purposes and a delivery address in a given region. More information is available under "Orders".
Only end users may buy products in the Datacomp Store. Sellers are not authorised to buy products in the Website.
Products bought from the Datacomp store (including software and downloaded software) may be subject to customs and export regulations. The User must comply with all international and national legal regulations applicable to the products.
The User agrees to give valid full and precise settlement information and information connected with the User's account for the purpose of all purchases in the Datacomp Store. The User must update the account information and other information, including e-mail, on an ongoing basis in order to enable Datacomp to make transactions and contact the User in connection with transactions, if necessary.
In accordance with settlement information given by the user, Datacomp will generate a purchase document (an invoice), which will be sent in an electronic version to e-mail given by the User in the account information.
Product prices and availability may change any time without notice, but a price displayed when the order is confirmed by the User will be always binding. Datacomp may apply a quantity limitation to the first order, account or person. The User will be informed about the limitation via the Website or before the order is accepted by Datacomp.
Datacomp may refuse to fulfil or reject an order any time on reasonable grounds, including, without limitation: the User's failure to meet conditions set out when the order is placed, an inability to process the User's payment, non-availability of products or services ordered, or obvious errors in the Website or connected with the order. In such circumstances, Datacomp will return or funds paid under the order to the User. Discounts and returns will be made by the use of a payment method and an account used to place the order, unless the User explicitly accepted another solution. In the case of obvious errors in the Website or connected with the order, Datacomp reserves the right to correct the error and give a correct price. Then, Datacomp will contact the User to offer the product at a correct price or cancel the order.
Software offered for download at the Datacomp Store ("Software") and other goods (including services) offered at the Datacomp Store or under the Services are protected with Datacomp's copyrights. The purchase of Software means the purchase of a licence for the use of Software and not the purchase of the very Software. Software licences bought at the Datacomp Store are subject to a licence agreement attached to Software ("Licence Agreement"). Read it! The User will have to accept the Licence Agreement during the installation of Software.
As part of electronic Software download, products are delivered to the User by the way of making a download path available in the Datacomp account connected with the purchase of the product. Products bought under subscribed electronic Software downloads may be subject to other terms and conditions concerning storage. The User must read and accept those regulations while subscribing.
On the assumption that automated renewal of a service period is permitted in the User's country, region, province or state, the User may buy subscriptions that will be automatically renewed from Datacomp. If the User buys such subscriptions and informs Datacomp about a payment method, the User: represents that he/she is authorised to use a given payment method and all information given in relation to payment is true and precise, authorises Datacomp to charge him/her for a service fee by the use of the payment method, and authorises Datacomp to charge him/her for a fee for all paid service functions that the User subscribes or uses during the term of this agreement. Datacom will notify the User by e-mail before automated subscription renewal. The moment the User is notified of automated subscription renewal, Datacomp may renew the service period and charge service fees applicable in the term of renewal on the User. Datacomp will also remind the User of fees Datacomp will charge for renewed services by the use of the selected payment method, whether the method is registered on the renewal date or later. Datacomp will also provide the User with instructions for service cancellation. To avoid an invoice to be issued for the term of renewal, the user must cancel services before the renewal date.
The Datacomp Store uses prices given in the Website. If there is a point of sale offering Datacomp's products in the User's country or region, prices, products and promotions offered there may differ from those offered in the Website. Datacom does not guarantee that prices, products or promotions offered online will be also available or recognised at the points of sale. Datacom does not guarantee that prices, products or promotions offered by the point of sale will be also available or recognised online.
The Datacomp Store's prices are determined on the basis of the sale of Software to individual end customers. To buy on behalf of an educational organisation, contact Datacomp to obtain information about programmes licensed for education purposes by Datacomp.
The Datacomp Store does not guarantee price compliance. Prices of the same products offered by other sellers may be different.
The User should always keep the User's contact and settlement information up to date.
Prices displayed in the Website include all taxes and charges ("Taxes") which may apply to a given purchase transaction. Prices displayed in the Website do not include delivery costs. All additional costs or charges must be explicitly accepted by the User. Delivery costs (or other charges, if any) will be added to the buying price and will be displayed on the transaction site. Before purchase confirmation, the User will be able to get familiar with all delivery costs and other charges applicable to the purchase transaction. The price of each element in the Basket is up-to-date.
Products offered by the Datacomp Store are not Datacomp's binding offers. If the User clicks "Buy now" or a similar button to send an order to Datacomp, the User places a binding offer for all products in the basket. If the order is accepted by Datacomp, the User will receive an automated confirmation by e-mail. A purchase agreement is entered into on the basis of the above e-mail.
The Datacomp Store offers various payment options, as specified in the Website. At the Datacomp Store, the User may pay for products via PayPal. The Datacomp Store does not accept any other payment forms. Datacomp reserves the right to change the payment options anytime and for any reason. If offers are placed in the User's local currency and the User pays in another currency, the final price translated into the User's currency will depend on a foreign exchange rate, taxes and charges imposed by the User's bank. Such transactions may be subject to taxes or charges imposed on international transactions, which are not charged by the Datacomp Store.
the User clicking a Buy button during the transaction. Datacomp may commence the subscription period or service provision directly after the purchase.
Products being electronically sent to and made available in the User's account for download (in the case of subscription and downloadable products offered under presale). Physical/non-downloadable products offered under presale are subject to a delivery date.
If in accordance with the law of the User's country, the User is entitled to a longer grace period, such a longer period will be applied. Datacomp may extend the grace period by non-business days or other periods. If the Website advertises a longer period, such a longer period will be applied.
To exercise the withdrawal right, the User must inform Datacomp about his/her decision before the expiry of the grace period. Withdrawal from the Agreement is subject to a relevant notice. To notify Datacomp of the decision and initiate the return procedure, the User must contact Datacomp via the Sales site and use withdrawal forms that are available there, however this is not obligatory. To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is enough that the User sends a statement on exercising the withdrawal right before the end of the above period.
If the User exercises the right of withdrawal, he/she will lose an access to the Platform and Datacomp will return the User all prior payments without undue delay at the latest within thirty (30) calendar days of Datacomp being notified of withdrawal by the User. Money will be returned by the use of a payment method used by the User to make the original transaction. The User will not be charged for any fees in connection with money return.
The User is liable for the decreased value of goods arising from actions other than necessary to define the character, properties and operation of the goods.
Datacomp accepts product returns meeting criteria defined by Datacomp. As a condition for withdrawal and to the extent permitted by law, the following requirements will apply.
In the case of subscription and downloadable products, as a condition for withdrawal, Datacomp may request the User to sign an electronic statement on product destruction. In the case of services, a service may not be delivered, performed or used by the User.
if the User returns the product after an update is issued, both the product and the update must be returned.
Promotions and package sale. Products sold in a package or under promotion must be returned altogether.
To obtain information about Datacomp's products and services or about the User's transactions, as well as answers from the technical support section and to report all problems or complaints, the User may contact Datacomp via any communication channel specified on the Datacomp Store's site.
The Use and Sale Rules applicable as at their acceptance by the User will apply to the User's purchase transaction and constitute a purchase agreement between the User and Datacomp. Before another purchase by the User, Datacomp may update the Use and Sale Rules without notice. The User should check the valid Use and Sales Rules every time he/she visits the Datacomp Store. Datacom recommends that the Use and Sales Rules should be recorded or printed for future reference in connection with the purchase transaction.
At the Datacomp Store, products may be bought only by persons of full legal age in accordance with regulations applicable at their place of residence.
Information concerning the User and the history of the User's purchase transactions are handled in accordance with Datacomp's Privacy Protection Statement.
The User's personal data are controlled by Datacomp.
The data controller processes personal data of Users in accordance with Polish legal regulations set out in the Personal Data Protection law (Journal of Laws No. 2002.101.926, as amended) for purposes connected with the use of the Platform of the Datacomp Store, service provision, including marking a given copy of products with unique symbols (watermark or otherwise) by inputting identification data in the file in a visible or secret way, as well as to promote Datacomp's products and services.
Each person has the right to access and correct his data.
The data controller warrants that relevant technical and organisational measures will be used to provide for safe Data processing and, in particular, prevent an unauthorised access or data processing in breach of legal regulations, as well as prevent Data loss, damage or destruction.
The data controller must disclose information about the User (and additional data, e.g. IP address) to third persons if such disclosure is required by law. The information may be also made available to other entities if the data controller claims its rights or needs to take up actions against potentially illegal activity.
After the User stops using the Datacomp Store's services, including the termination of the Agreement or refusal to accept amendments to the Rules, the User's personal data may be processed only to the extent set out by applicable Polish legal regulations.
Datacomp tries to display product colours and photos in the most faithful way possible. However, different computer monitors display colours in various ways and Datacom may not guarantee that colours displayed in the User's monitor correspond exactly to product colours.
Datacomp uses all efforts to publish correct information, the Website is regularly updated and all errors discovered are corrected. Despite of that, any content published in the Website may be incorrect or out of date from time to time. Datacomp reserves the right to make changes in the Website of the Datacomp Store any time, including changes in prices, specifications, offers and accessibility.
Datacomp may close the User's account or terminate the User's right to use the Website of the Datacomp Store on reasonable grounds, including, without limitation, the violation of these Use and Sales Rules by the User or the discontinuance of Website operation by the Datacomp. By using the Datacomp Store, the User agrees to be held responsible for all orders placed and all fees charged before the closure or termination. Datacom may change, stop or otherwise suspend the operation of the Datacomp Store any time for any reason without notice. If such a change, stoppage or suspension influences the use of the Services or product by the User or otherwise disturbs the fulfilment of the User's order, the User must contact the Datacomp Store.
The Agreement between the User and Datacomp may be terminated by the User any time with immediate effect.
The User may terminate the Agreement by communicating a relevant notice by e-mail to: contact@bimvision.eu, by phone to (+48) 12 412 99 77 or in writing to Datacomp's address.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE OF THE AGREEMENT APPLY TO THE WIDEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE GOVERNING LAW. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE IS NOT TO LIMIT DATACOMP'S LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT TO WHICH DATACOMP MAY BE HELD LIABLE TOWARDS THE USER BY LAW OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATUTORY REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE USER.
PRODUCTS SOLD BY THE DATACOMP STORE ARE SUBJECT TO ALL ABSOLUTELY APPLICABLE STATUTORY WARRANTIES AND IN RELEVANT CASES ARE SUBJECT TO STATUTORY WARRANTY ONLY TO THE EXTENT SET OUT IN THE LICENCE AGREEMENT OR PRODUCER'S GUARANTEE, WHICH MAY BE ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCTS.
UNLESS THE LICENCE AGREEMENT OR ANY PRODUCER'S GUARANTEE, WHICH MAY BE ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT, EXPLICITLY PROVIDES OTHERWISE, NO STATUTORY WARRANTY IS GRANTED.
DATACOMP DOES NOT GRANT ANY STATUTORY WARRANTIES AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPLICIT REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THEIR COMMERCIAL VALUE OR SUITABILITY FOR THE PURPOSE. DATACOMP WILL PROVIDE THE USER WITH PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ABSOLUTELY APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE GOVERNING LAW OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.
THE DATACOMP STORE AND CONTENTS INCLUDED IN THE DATACOMP STORE ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON AN "AS IS" AND "DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY" BASIS. DATACOMP AND DATACOMP'S SUPPLIERS DO NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE EXPLICITLY SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO THE DATACOMP STORE, INCLUDING THE UNDISTURBED AND NON-DEFECTIVE USE OF THE DATACOMP STORE BY THE USER.
THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT WHILE GAINING AN ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE OR DOING SHOPPING VIA THE WEBSITE, HE/SHE HAS NOT RELIED ON, AND WILL NOT HAVE ANY CLAIMS CONNECTED WITH, VERBAL OR WRITTEN, UNINTENTIONAL OR CARELESS STATEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WHICH ARE NOT EXPLICITLY SET OUT IN THESE USE AND SALES RULES, DATACOMP'S PRIVACY PROTECTION STATEMENT, OR THE DATACOMP STORE'S RULES.
DATACOMP IS LIABLE NEITHER FOR CONSEQUENCES OF THE USER'S ACTS IN BREACH OF THESE RULES, UNLESS SPECIAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE OTHERWISE, NOR FOR THE ACCURACY OF DATA GIVEN BY THE USER DURING ACCOUNT REGISTRATION.
DATACOMP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT SOFTWARE AND CONTENTS MEET THE USER'S EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
If any of the regulations hereof or the application of any of the regulations hereof to any party or in any circumstances is limited, forbidden or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, it will become ineffective in that jurisdiction without prejudice to other regulations of this Agreement or the validity of such a regulation in any other jurisdiction and without impact on the application of such a regulation to other parties or in other circumstances. In the circumstances where it is possible, such a regulation will be applied to the widest possible extent permitted by law and will be interpreted and applied to the smaller extent if this is necessary to keep it valid. If the User buys products or services in other websites of Datacomp, other terms and conditions may be in force.
Datacomp may transfer or otherwise dispose of its rights hereunder, fully or partially, any time and without notice. The User may not transfer any rights hereunder.
This Agreement was entered into only in favour of the User and Datacomp. The Agreement was not entered into for third parties (except for permitted legal successors and assignees.
Claims may be placed within a period set out by the governing law. After the end of that period, all claims fall under the statute of limitation.
If you have any questions concerning customer service, move to the Datacomp Store's site. All disputes must be reported to Datacomp by the use of an address given at the top of these Use and Sales Rules.
THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL CLAIMS, DISPUTES AND NON-CONTRACTUAL LIABILITIES HEREUNDER, INCLUDING CLAIMS CONNECTED WITH THE VIOLATION FO THE AGREEMENT, THE VIOLATION OF STATUTORY WARRANTY AND REGULATIONS ON CONSUMER PROTECTION RIGHTS, COMPETITION LAW AND TORT LAW, ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND. THE PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT (USER AND DATACOMP) HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF COURTS IN POLAND IN THE RELATION TO ALL DISPUTES AND NON-CONTRACTUAL LIABILITIES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT.
NOTWITHSTANDING THESE RULES, THE USER MAY INVOKE TO ABSOLUTELY APPLICABLE LEGAL REGULATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND.
All contents of the Website and Services are protected by copyrights of Datacomp Sp. z o.o. or its suppliers. Copyright © 2016 Datacomp Sp. z o.o., ul. Gen. Henryka Dąbrowskiego 24, 30-532 Kraków, Poland. All rights reserved. A legal title, copyrights and other intellectual property rights to the Website, Services and contents are owned by Datacomp or Datacomp's suppliers. Datacomp and names, logos and icons of all products and services of Datacomp may be trademarks or registered trademarks of Datacomp in Poland or other countries.
The list of Datacomp's trademarks is available at: https://www.Datacomp.com/en-us/legal/ intellectualproperty/trademarks/en-us.aspx. Names of particular companies and products may be trademarks of relevant owners. Datacomp reserves all the rights that are not explicitly granted in this Agreement.
These Rules may be amended and the Users will be informed by Datacomp about all amendments in the form of a notice on amendments to the Rules and the publication of new Rules in the Website and by the way of sending a communication about amendments to the Rules by e-mail to the User's e-mail address given during the account registration or newsletter subscription. A new version of the Rules is applicable to the User if the User does not submit any notice on non-approval of the new Rules within 14 days of their receipt. The submission of the above notice is equivalent to the termination of the Agreement.
The notice on non-approval of the new Rules may be submitted by e-mail to: contact@bimvision.eu, by phone to (+48) 12 412 99 77 or in writing to Datacomp's address.
No amendment to the Rules has any impact on terms and conditions for subscription subject to automated renewal or a subscription service for the User who has bought the defined subscription option before amendments to the Rules being enforced. In that case, the service is provided under the existing terms and conditions till the subscription end.
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District Awarded Share of $47m Grant for Teacher Development
Posted on October 8th, 2019 in Featured, News
On October 8, 2019, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) announced that it has been awarded a five-year, $47 million grant from the federal Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive Program to expand and sustain work to support teachers and improve students' academic success in three Indiana school districts: Perry Township Schools, Goshen Community Schools, and Brown County Schools. Perry Township Schools' portion of the award is nearly $23 million, allowing the district to invest in the professional development of teachers which is critical to grow students academically.
(L to R) Pat Mapes, superintendent, Perry Township Schools; Diane Woodworth, superintendent, Goshen Community Schools; Laura Hammack, superintendent, Brown County Schools; and Candice McQueen, Chief Executive Officer, NIET
"Our partnerships across Indiana and nationally show that when teachers and principals lead schools with a focus on excellence, reflection, and collaboration, students excel," said NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen. "This grant is a win for educators and students and will create a lasting impact in these school communities. We look forward to deepening the work in Perry, Goshen, and Brown and building on their progress to strengthen teaching and learning in every classroom every day."
"Indiana's teachers are the rock upon which we build our schools, and I'm grateful that NIET has chosen to invest in our Hoosier educators," Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb said. "I've set a goal for the state to attract and retain teachers, and this grant will help these local districts take their classrooms to the next level."
Specifically, the grant will support the implementation of the TAP System for Teacher and Student Advancement across the districts' combined 32 K-12 schools, serving more than 25,000 students, 1,500 teachers, and 80 school leaders. TAP helps build educators' effectiveness and enables schools to develop teachers as instructional leaders, plan weekly professional learning tailored to individual needs of teachers and students, create a shared vision for improving teacher practice and student achievement, and implement strategic compensation systems. TAP has shown success in schools in Indiana and across the country with closing achievement gaps, increasing student achievement, improving teacher retention, and strengthening teachers' abilities.
Additionally, the grant opportunity will support all students' equitable access to excellent teachers and work to increase the percentage of teachers of color. NIET and the districts are committed to this opportunity as evidenced by the 61 letters of support provided from national, district, school, and community groups who see this opportunity to transform educational opportunities for every student.
"Effective teachers are crucial to student performance and academic success," said Patrick W. Mapes, Perry Township Schools superintendent. "We are thankful for this grant which will give us the opportunity to recruit, retain, and reward highly effective teachers who are responsible for driving positive student outcomes."
NIET has collaborated with Perry Township Schools and Goshen Community Schools since 2010 to help strengthen instructional practices, attract and retain effective teachers in high-need schools, and close achievement gaps. Currently, Perry Township implements the NIET blueprint for TAP across the district and uses NIET's instructional rubric districtwide to support the academic growth of more than 16,700 students. The TSL grant will help Perry Township, recipient of NIET's 2018 District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness, give stipends for the first time to the teachers who effectively help facilitate the TAP framework.
In Goshen Community Schools, the TSL grant will deepen and sustain the TAP System in its nine traditional schools serving 6,600 students. Goshen leaders first sought a partnership with NIET to meet the needs of their distinct student population and strengthen their local economy. Goshen has established teacher leader roles in each school, and this grant will help to expand and increase those opportunities so classroom teachers have the opportunity to grow in their career. Teacher leaders work with administrators to set goals as well as mentor and support teachers through regular professional development, feedback loops, and coaching in classrooms.
"Goshen leaders are excited about this grant to further the excellent teaching in every classroom in order for all Goshen students to be able to achieve their dreams," said Goshen Superintendent Dr. Diane Woodworth.
Brown County Schools is a new NIET partner and started incorporating the School Improvement Solutions model during 2018-19 to establish a "profound focus on advancing student achievement," according to Superintendent Dr. Laura Hammack. The TSL grant will intensify this focus with TAP implementation in Brown County's six schools that include 1,800 students, with more than half eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
"Brown County Schools is thrilled to be a partner with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching as a recipient of the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program grant," Dr. Hammack said. "As a small and rural school district, this grant will add significant value to the experience of teaching and learning. By deploying a system that develops and rewards our talented teachers and leaders, we are better positioned to attract and retain high-quality educators while simultaneously increasing student achievement. We know that the single greatest impact on student achievement is a high-quality educator. These grant resources ensure a systemic process for teacher leadership and professional practice. We are honored to be a partner and look forward to great things to come."
About Perry Township Schools
Perry Township Schools is the state's second fastest-growing district. That growth has been due in part to an increasing number of refugees—primarily from Burma—who have made the district their home over the last five years. At 31%, Perry Township has the highest percentage of English Language Learners for a district of its size. The district has also had an increase in the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, from 61% in 2013-14 to 71% in 2018-19.
Perry Township has effectively closed the achievement gap with Indiana on the state assessment, and the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) showed that reading was the largest area of growth in 2018-19. In fact, 39% of English Language Learners scored at the highest proficiency level (Level 5) in reading, the strongest predictor of literacy. As a district, reading proficiency is an average of 4 – up from 3.7.
About Goshen Community Schools
Goshen, which also has a large number of English Language Learners, has kept a focus on closing the achievement gap, earning a B rating in 2017-18. At 2018 NIET Founder's Award Recipient West Goshen Elementary, where 76% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and 42% are English Language Learners, the school improved from a D to a B, then to an A in 2015-16, and has maintained the A rating for three consecutive years.
About Brown County Schools
Brown County Schools has held a B state rating for three consecutive years but has faced the challenge of recruiting top talent and substantially raising student achievement above state averages – two issues TAP is designed to support. Furthermore, the unification and positive school culture that TAP fosters will support Brown's continuing efforts to serve students and their families in a community affected by the opioid addiction epidemic.
About NIET
For two decades, NIET has partnered with schools, districts, states, and universities to build educator excellence and give all students the opportunity for success. NIET's initiatives, including TAP, teacher and leader development, school improvement, rubric and observation systems, and educator preparation, have impacted more than 250,000 educators and 2.5 million students across the U.S. Learn more at niet.org.
This news release was written in collaboration with NIET.
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In Resonance with Nature Holistic Healing for Plants and Land
By: ANDEWEG, HANS, VERMAAS, MARLON
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2009
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Around the world, as well as close to home, much of our land is in crisis. Harmful pollutants have left plants, soil, fields and forests seriously damaged, and our future on this planet in the balance. This timely book examines a number of theories of natural energy, and presents practical techniques for diagnosing and healing plants and land, including the use of vibrations. A variety of projects conducted by Hans Andeweg have proved his methods to be remarkably successful in improving the vitality of treated areas, including forests, estates and gardens. Thro...
Lord of the Elements Interweaving Christianity and Nature
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Home > About the Office > Accessibility at the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General > Accessibility Plan for 2022-2025
Accessibility Plan for 2022-2025
The Built Environment
Communication*, other than information and communication technologies
The Procurement of Goods, Services and Facilities
The Design and Delivery of Programs and Services
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) is pleased to present its 2022–2025 Accessibility Plan. Should you require an alternate format of the contents of this Plan, you may submit your request by mail, email or telephone using the information outlined below under 'Contact Information'. The OSGG will endeavour to respond to requests to make this Plan available in print, large print, Braille, audio format or an electronic format that is compatible with adaptive technology as soon as possible.
Feedback Process
The OSGG has designated the Head of Human Resources as the recipient of feedback pertaining to its accessibility plan, the implementation of the plan and the barriers encountered by all individuals who interact with the OSGG in one manner or another. Individuals may submit their feedback by mail, email or telephone using the information outlined below under 'Contact Information'. Anonymous feedback is welcome; however, acknowledgement of receipt can only be provided for feedback in which contact information is provided.
To the attention of: Head of Human Resources, OSGG
Toll-free/TTY: 1-800-465-6890
Mailing address: 1 Sussex Drive
K1A 0A1
Email address: accessibility-accessibilite@gg.ca
In keeping with the principle of "nothing about us without us", the OSGG consulted with its employees on the mitigation strategies proposed for each of the areas of focus included in this Plan through an anonymous online survey. In future iterations of the OSGG's Plan and its progress reports, the OSGG will endeavour to seek more fulsome feedback from the public and disability groups, and will consult at each major phase of the development of the report or plan.
The Employee Survey
Nearly one third of OSGG staff working at Rideau Hall and at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec completed the survey. Of those participants, 19% indicated that they were living with a disability.
In addition to being asked to what extent the respondents do believe that the proposed mitigation strategies for each of the six areas of focus will advance accessibility, respondents were asked if they had recommendations for additional actions that the OSGG should undertake. The recommendations made by employees were reviewed by senior management and the content of this Plan revised where needed to reflect the considerations raised by respondents to the survey.
The mitigation strategies proposed for all priority areas received largely positive feedback, with responses of 'to a very large extent' and 'to a large extent' accounting for 47.9% to 64.6% of responses. The two areas where barriers were most commonly encountered were the built environment and employment. Even though the feedback on the mitigation strategies was largely positive, the OSGG recognizes that this feedback only represents the views of a portion of one of its stakeholder groups, its employees. Moving forward, the OSGG will conduct consultations with other stakeholder groups who visit Rideau Hall and the Citadelle.
Current Context
As an organization within the Core Public Administration, human resources activities at the OSGG are guided by relevant legislation, regulation, policies, directives and guidance, including the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA), the Employment Equity Act and the Official Languages Act. The Government of Canada as a whole is in the process of updating this overall framework, which will guide OSGG's work to create a work place and work environment that are accessible by design.
The employee lifecycle is made up of five key phases in which barriers must be identified and mitigated or removed in order to ensure a barrier-free OSGG: recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and transition. As the OSGG works towards becoming a barrier-free organization, communication with current, future and potential employees will be critical to set direction and target efforts within each of these five phases.
The Human Resources Directorate (HRD) within the OSGG informs recommendations to management with workforce demographic statistics, including representation rates, in order to ensure a workforce that is representative of the Canada of today and of the future. That being said, inclusivity is more than numbers. The OSGG is actively working on the restoration of the workplace in order to create a culture where diversity of experience, perspectives, backgrounds, etc. is not simply valued, but is sought out and leveraged to advance all facets of the OSGG.
In addition, as a small department, the Pay and Benefits team is able to provide personalized service to employees. A Compensation Advisor is available to meet with employees with disabilities to review and explain their compensation and benefits package when requested, and to provide advice and guidance in the event of significant life changes. As employees transition to another role, to another public service department, or to retirement, they remain supported by the HRD and their management.
Areas of Focus and Planned Action
Identified Barrier
Mitigation Strategy
Entry into and mobility within the public service for persons with disabilities is inhibited by systemic biases or barriers
Partner with the Public Service Commission to evaluate and determine whether the employment assessments or the application of these assessments include or create biases or barriers that disadvantage persons with disabilities. Identified biases or barriers will then be removed or changes will be made to mitigate their impact.
Lack of partnerships with external organizations that support persons with disabilities in finding career opportunities
Create a targeted outreach function within the Human Resources Directorate that establishes partnerships with universities, colleges, communities, etc., to recruit persons with disabilities.
Lack of learning opportunities tailored towards persons with disabilities
Introduce mentorship, sponsorship and learning opportunities that support employees with disabilities, their development and their advancement within the public service.
Lack of education and support for management in implementing Duty to Accommodate
Expand the Occupational Health and Safety mandate to include an accommodation function who will train and support management, and emphasize the importance of empathy, active listening and flexibility.
Little opportunity for employees to provide feedback to inform HR-related strategies and initiatives
Include a section on accessibility in all quarterly employee surveys on human resources-related subject matter.
The OSGG conducts its operations within a unique portfolio of buildings in Ottawa and in the City of Québec. Many of these buildings are designated heritage properties and are of national significance. While the OSGG has been occupying these buildings for a considerable length of time, the department does not own them. As such, the OSGG works closely with its landlords, the National Capital Commission (NCC) and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), to ensure these buildings have the capacity to support OSGG employees, operations and services to the public.
The majority of the department's operations are located in Ottawa at Rideau Hall, the Official Residence of the Governor General of Canada. The main part of the residence was constructed in 1838 and there have been a number of additions made to it since, with construction of the last addition ending in 2004. Rideau Hall and the buildings located on its grounds provide work spaces for federal public servants, public spaces for state ceremonies and events, and living spaces for the Governor General and their family. The surrounding grounds are a tourism destination where Canadians can learn about the governor general and enjoy a variety of activities throughout the year. In addition, the Chancellery of Honours, which includes the Canadian Heraldic Authority, occupies office space at 373 Sussex Drive in Ottawa.
The second official residence of the governor general is located in Québec City within the fortress walls of the Citadelle of Québec. The Residence was first constructed in 1831 and has been an official residence of Canadian governors general since 1872. Construction of the newest parts of the residence was completed in 1984 to replace the staterooms which were destroyed by fire. Similar to Rideau Hall, the residence at the Citadelle is a federal workplace, an event space, and a tourist destination. The residence itself is owned by PSPC, but located within an active military base which is home to the Royal 22e Régiment. As such, the OSGG works in close partnership with the Regiment in supporting visitors and staff in accessing the residence.
Given the buildings' age, accessibility was not a factor that was considered in their construction. While some accessibility upgrades have been completed over the years, much more needs to be done to ensure that all Canadians, including federal employees, guests and public visitors, are able to fully access all aspects of the OSGG's built environments.
Moving forward, the OSGG will continue to partner and work closely with partners working on the different worksites: the NCC, PSPC, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Royal 22e Regiment to evaluate the accessibility of employees, private and public spaces to create more inclusive environments for employees, guests and visitors. This will involve continuing to evaluate the accessibility of existing spaces in accordance with established guidelines and best practices, and ensuring that future modifications and renovations are inclusive by design.
Not all guests and employees are able to access public space and employee workspaces.
In consultation with persons with disabilities, review and identify areas in need of improvement.
In partnership with the NCC, prioritize and implement recommended upgrades included in the Universal Accessibility Assessment for Rideau Hall, with a focus on the most critical areas to ensure employee and visitor accessibility.
In partnership with PSPC, identify, prioritize and implement accessibility upgrades at the Citadelle and at 373 Sussex Drive as needed, and ensure future retrofits are inclusive by design.
As our processes become increasingly digital, the OSGG will build its capacity and capability to consider accessibility from the start, so that information and communications technology products, services and content are usable by all.
Not all users are able to use systems and software because they do not meet modern accessibility standards
Ensure new systems, including internally developed or externally procured hardware and software, meet modern accessibility standards that are "accessible by default."
Accessibility issues in legacy systems will be addressed when they undergo maintenance or are re-developed in addition to when such an accessibility issue is identified by an employee or a member of the public.
Employees do not understand accessibility considerations, nor do they have knowledge of existing accommodations
Develop training and awareness sessions for OSGG employees on Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT).
Set up guidelines for posting accessible documents and media on the Intranet and Internet (e.g., specify if employees have to make a PDF accessible if an HTML version is also available).
*Communication includes the use of American Sign Language, Québec Sign Language and Indigenous sign languages
The OSGG is responsible for all public-facing communications related to the Governor General of Canada, and for ensuring all communications initiatives, products and services meet the highest standards of accessibility and inclusion, as per the Policy on Communications and Federal Identity and the Treasury Board Standard on Web Accessibility. The OSGG will continue to use public-facing platforms and communications tools to reach out to diverse audiences, and to help raise accessibility awareness in our public communications. These include:
A public-facing website, which includes published content which conforms to the Treasury Board Standard on Web Accessibility. Content is published in HTML format and alternate formats are available by request, including plain text, print copies, audio versions and other options.
Multiple social media accounts for both the Governor General and the official residences of the Governor General. Content for these accounts includes the use of inclusive imagery, alternate text for all visuals, and barrier-free language in both official languages.
Marketing and print products, which includes brochures, posters, stationary, signage, etc. that take into account best practices for accessibility and are available in multiple formats upon request.
Digital products, such as photos, videos, and graphic design that take into account accessibility requirements, feature consistent use of alt-text, captioning and other accessibility best practices that enhance the user experience.
Lack of knowledge, experience and expertise in developing the full scope of accessible communications products
Provide training to employees and managers on accessible communications best practices, and incorporate these changes into all public-facing OSGG communications.
Public Information, including information on the OSGG's Website and on its digital platforms, is not always accessible to all users
Identify key information and frequently used content that needs to be adapted and enhanced for greater accessibility.
Use plain language in all products, both internal and external.
Obtain external expert advice and technical support to enhance the accessibility of the OSGG website.
Visuals and information on digital platforms may not be fully inclusive or representative of the disability community
Incorporate ability-focused language in all communications.
Identify and promote leaders in the accessibility community through OSGG communications products.
Incorporate inclusive imagery in communications products.
Procurement is a key partner to achieving accessibility at the OSGG. The Materiel Management and Procurement (MM&P) team is committed to making its procurement barrier-free for the broadest range of end users.
As a result, the OSGG will ensure, where appropriate, to include accessibility considerations when specifying requirements for goods, services and ensuring that deliverables incorporate accessibility features; and clear justification is documented if it is determined that accessibility considerations are not appropriate to include as part of commodity specifications, or if it is not possible to obtain goods, services that comply.
Following the lead of central agencies, the OSGG will update its procurement internal procedures and adapt new direction on accessible procurement.
Lack of knowledge, experience and expertise in developing accessible evaluation criteria and ensuring that contract deliverables include accessibility features
Accessibility considerations will be included when specifying the requirements for goods and services, and ensure that deliverables incorporate accessibility features, consulting the Accessibility Procurement Resource Centre (APRC) and PSPC where appropriate.
Limited knowledge of accessible procurement concepts
Procurement officers will be trained on the impact of the Accessible Canada Act in procurement, and on the importance and details of accessible procurement through videos produced by PSPC and the Canada School of Public Service. The following training must be completed by March 31, 2023, for current employees, or within three (3) months of employment for new employees.
Two (2) short videos provided by PSPC:
The Accessible Canada Act and Government Procurement
What does it mean to consider accessibility in government procurement
The Canada School of Public Service Video: Spotlight on ACCESSibility Micro-learning Series: Procurement
As part of its procurement framework, the MM&P will include and deliver procurement accessibility awareness training to clients, including Project Authorities (PA) and Technical Authorities (TA).
The programs and services of the OSGG support the governor general in fulfilling the constitutional, State and ceremonial responsibilities of the role. More specifically, this includes the planning and implementation of the governor general's program, and the many activities undertaken with, and on behalf of, Canadians in communities across the country and abroad, as well as activities undertaken with the Canadian Armed Forces, in the governor general's capacity as commander-in-chief. These activities recognize outstanding achievements by Canadians and foster national identity, unity and pride.
Many of these activities take place on the grounds of Rideau Hall and at the Citadelle of Québec, the locations of the governor general's official residences. Canadians from across the country are regularly invited to participate in ceremonies which recognize the extraordinary contributions of Canadians to making the world a better place, to participate and bear witness to important State events such as Cabinet shuffles and presentation of letters of credence by new ambassadors to Canada, as well as events which mark important moments in Canadian history such as the opening and closing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The OSGG also offers regular public access and programming to members of the general public and school-age children at the sites of both official residences. Throughout the year, visitors are invited to learn about the history of the residences, and the roles and work of the governor general by taking tours of the residence, participating in a variety of activities on the Rideau Hall grounds, and engaging in innovative educational programming.
The Chancellery of Honours of the OSGG recognizes and honours Canadians with medals, awards, decorations and heraldic emblems. It brings to light the stories of successes and unsung heroes in our communities. It administers aspects of the Canadian Honours System and several Governor General's Awards. The Chancellery is also home to the Canadian Heraldic Authority, which is headed by the governor general, and creates and records coats of arms, flags and badges for Canadian citizens, corporations and institutions.
The nomination and application lifecycle is made up of several key phases in which possible barriers must be identified and mitigated or removed in order to ensure a barrier-free process. These phases include: outreach and engagement; submission process; research; analysis and assessment; decision; communication with recipients; and presentation. A similar process is in place for applications for heraldic emblems.
As the Chancellery works towards becoming a barrier-free organization, communication with current, future and potential nominators, applicants and recipients will be critical to set direction and target efforts within each of these phases.
Nominations, applications and correspondence related to national honours are received primarily in electronic format (paper still possible). Communication with recipients is also primarily electronic; however, each award includes verbal and written interactions as well as printed material.
Canadian Honours are governed by regulations, policies and directives.
Note: Responsibility for many military service medals has been delegated to the Department of National Defence.
The Office ensures that plans are proactively in place to support visitors and guests with physical mobility restrictions and provides other types of accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, on an as requested basis. Moving forward, the OSGG will look at ways of incorporating accessibility into its public services to ensure that people of all abilities are accommodated and able to participate in the programs, services and events offered at Rideau Hall and the Citadelle. Plans to address some of the physical barriers within the department's two sites are addressed in the built environment section of this strategy. As such, the commitments noted below focus on improving services relating to non-physical types of disabilities, including neuro-diverse and other types of invisible disabilities.
Visitors and guests not being able to fully participate in the programs, services and events offered at Rideau Hall and the Citadelle
Update website and direct communications with visitors and guests to invite them to proactively identify any accessibility issues prior to visiting Rideau Hall or the Citadelle so that accommodations can be put in place.
On an ongoing basis, seek and document feedback from visitors and guests on accessibility measures put in place during their visit to ensure continuous improvement.
Engage the services of external experts to assess accessibility gaps in the services and public programming at Rideau Hall and the Citadelle, and develop and implement solutions to address them.
Create a "social story", a step-by-step description of what to expect during a visit to Rideau Hall and the Citadelle.
Ensuring services for persons with disabilities at on-site events and activities are available.
Accessibility of nomination / application portals and information destined to be used by the public.
Engage in a process to identify potential barriers and biases, and identify areas for improvement.
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This week's guest blog is by Club Soda member Simon Eastwood, about the various phases that he's experienced on his quest to being alcohol-free.
At the time of writing this I am almost 8 months free of alcohol, so relatively speaking I have only just arrived here in Sober Land. It's really rather lovely but daunting still as I try to acclimatise to what are very different weather conditions (temperate), customs (based on compassion) and ways of living (courageous).
I feel that by disclosing the following thoughts I am being somewhat presumptuous, considering my short time here, and I do have this superstitious feeling that by declaring them this new home will suddenly disappear like a mirage and I will find myself once again back in my old home – that dark, cold and desperately claustrophobic place I tried to escape from for years.
But I am going to give this a go anyway as I really do wish this to be of help and for it to give hope to other people who have just landed in Sober Land or who indeed might have been here for some time but are still grappling with a few things. Perhaps most of all though, people who are seriously considering making the journey here for the first time.
For me, there have been three key phases, two of which I have moved through and one I have recently entered. Each one to do with dealing with uncomfortable feelings. Please note that uncomfortable feelings are spread over a very wide spectrum of emotion from boredom, to somewhat stressed, onto varying levels of anxiety and depression, then further along to deep hurt, anger and finally despair. Interestingly, the relatively mild feelings of boredom, and what I can only describe as a sense of emptiness, are a bit of killer when it comes to wanting to reach for the bottle because they are everyday triggers. I do not underestimate them.
This went on for about 30 years give or take. For the first 20 years, I had no idea I was dealing with my feelings by using alcohol to self medicate. Of course, I had heard the phrase 'self medication' being bandied around but I really only understood it at a theoretical level. I got the logic – people using alcohol to deal with their feelings. I just didn't realise I was one of them. I mean, I sort of did but not really, truly. I knew I enjoyed the feelings alcohol brought because after a pint of lager or a glass of wine that warm and fuzzy feeling replaced all the other feelings. However, I didn't realise that I was actually trying to escape something – even if it was only boredom sometimes.
For the last 10 years, I really knew something was up. The problem was that when those uncomfortable feelings came it was just too easy not to face up to them. The abundant and socially acceptable alternative to sitting with my feelings was just so overwhelmingly tempting. It was such an addictive pull and everywhere I turned it was in fact encouraged. What's more, nearly all my friends and colleagues appeared to be doing the same thing. Difficult to say no really.
So, this phase 1 was a very long, drawn-out one which became more and more painful the more I practiced the art of avoidance. A terrible vicious circle, where the drug I used in order to deal with my feelings was either exacerbating those feelings or creating them in the first place. That's the problem with alcohol – like any powerful drug you are coming down from it seriously depletes your mind, body and spirit, creating its very own particular brand of anxiety and depression. It also wreaks havoc on any naturally driven uncomfortable feelings you already have. So, come early evening you reach for the instant fix in a bottle and click repeat.
This phase started the moment I stopped drinking and really kicked in on that first evening. So, now we have the uncomfortable feelings coupled with the choice not to drink those feelings away. Help, what do I do? Well, this is what I did and many others do. In an agitated frenzy, I ran full on into a massive, messy pool of distractions. Anything to take me away from obsessing about having a drink. Here are a few of the distractions. Putting my pyjamas on very early in the evening (I didn't do this in a frenzy) because for me pyjamas had this magical ability to trick my mind that I now wanted a cup of tea rather than a glass of wine. Thank you pyjamas. I ate early instead of building up to my evening meal by consuming 3 large glasses of red wine as if I was in training for something. I unashamedly turned to alcohol-free lager which I still love drinking. I read books on giving up alcohol, watched Ted Talks and YouTube videos on giving up alcohol, devoured blogs and articles about it, watched films where the central theme was about alcohol addiction and most importantly joined Club Soda, the mindful drinking movement.
A word about Club Soda. Here I can read and share posts in a secure and private online group with people who feel the same way as I do. I can attend events, workshops and even festivals. Knowing that I really am not alone and being able to reach out to others who are further down the line than me for advice makes a huge difference. Seeing milestones being reached daily on my feed, inspiring. Those who started on the same day as me are my online comrades in arms. It's truly eye-opening when you realise just how many perfectly 'normal' people have developed a dependency on alcohol and we are just the tip of the iceberg, of that I am certain. And you know what is comforting to realise? It's not you, it's the drug called alcohol. Almost universally it creates the same pattern of behaviour and the same inner dialogue in all of us who have become dependent, like some omnipotent hypnotist. Alcohol, the socially acceptable, constantly encouraged, highly addictive drug marketed to the hilt, hiding its truth in plain sight.
There is no doubt that all these distractions made it possible for me to move more recently into phase 3. However, I must just say one more thing about this critical phase 2 period. At any point, I could easily have cracked and poured myself a drink as so many of us do. It is a challenging time but the more you overcome those challenges such as work do's, family events and big nights out and discover that doing them sober is really not as bad as you imagined they would be, the more that mental muscle of yours builds and hardens your resolve. Phase 2 is also a time full of exhilaration. The unbelievable energy coursing through you, the sheer relief of not waking up in the middle of the night soaked in regret and instead waking early in the morning with a surge of anticipation of the day ahead. The clarity. The childlike joy in response to the simplest pleasures that neither money or booze can buy.
I feel as if I have walked through a hidden door into a secret garden. The stormy, exhilarating weather I have encountered replaced by the gentle sounds of nature. So what about those uncomfortable feelings? Well, yes they still come but now something different is happening. I am not automatically looking for distractions to divert them. Instead, I am staying with those feelings, allowing them to pass through me. I am recognising them for what they are – feelings. And they are very important these uncomfortable feelings because they are my subconscious trying to tell me something. Sometimes, they are not even that, they are my body giving me a nudge. "I want food, and I mean food, not alcohol, ok?" It says to me. If I feel bored, that doesn't mean I now have to have a beer to light things up. I am bored. That is a feeling that human beings have and frustrating as it might be, that's life. So, now what can I find within myself rather than within a bottle that will re-engage me? Or perhaps I could just read – how grown up is that! I am feeling tense and I am out with friends in a bar. Well, that's ok. I am in a bright, brash, noisy place and frankly I am a bit tired. That's perfectly normal, particularly if I am not going to take a drug I used to rely on to manufacture feelings which are not real. But look, I am with friends and I know the tension will pass. Actually, surprisingly quickly as I navigate my way into a conversation and sip on my alcohol-free lager. Within an hour I will be more present and more engaged than most of the people around me because I won't be drinking. Then another time the stronger and even more uncomfortable feelings come which are perhaps based on some unresolved experiences I have spent so many years avoiding. That is actually good because this time there is nowhere to hide. So, I look at those feelings in the eyes, scrutinise them, ask them what they are trying to tell me. I start to make connections. It starts to make sense, why I am feeling what I am feeling. I can now make some choices. I can talk to someone about them or work things out for myself and resolve to do something on my terms which will help me to move on.
I am now dealing with reality and it is liberating because it is, as it says on the tin, real. As people who have stopped drinking often say, life suddenly appears in HD, warts and all and it is quite something. The exhilaration of phase 2 just grows and grows here. However, I am under no illusion that temptation has gone, that I will not experience some very tough challenges in the future when it comes to alcohol. But something has changed now I have moved into this place of acceptance.
No more fighting those feelings, no more trying to avoid them or having to distract myself. Just finally embracing a completely new reality full of feelings and wonder and truth.
This is fantastic! I feel like I am on this same journey. It is so nice to know that I have folks in the same boat, and that we are all navigating a new, much more "real", reality.
Thanks so much, Mellie. It's good to know we are in this together.
This is such a great description of how we discover our emotions again when going alcohol free. Being at the 8 month point myself also I still feel challenged also sometimes but the benefits are so rewarding and the feeling of freedom is so tremendous that it has stopped me going back. Thanks for writing this!
Congratulations on 8 months and thank you. I can't quite believe I have got this far!
Very cool Simon – I'm a master of avoidance as well and although finding it easy not to drink, and haven't for years now, I now stuff my face so battle with food and weight in the pursuit of acceptance of those uncomfortable feelings. It's good to realise they will pass though….
Thank you for sharing this in such an articulate and inspiring way. I feel it has really helped strengthen my resolve (a little shy of 3 months now) and nudged me beyond a stage of starting to wonder if moderation might actually be possible.


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School's sixth form will be closed by September 2012
BRYNMAWR Foundation School is set to be absorbed into a £111m tertiary college.
Welsh Assembly Government Education Minister Leighton Andrews approved plans to close the 220-pupil sixth form by September 2012.
The school – which challenged the council's plans to close its sixth form at judicial review this year – said in a statement everyone would be "shocked and dismayed".
It said: "The decision to remove the sixth form from all three secondary schools in Blaenau Gwent will mean that choice at post 16 will be diminished. No transitional arrangements were announced covering the period from September 2011 to the start date of September 2012 and this will cause major concerns for all children and their families currently in Years nine, 10 and 11 throughout the borough."
Blaenau Gwent Council wanted to restructure sixth form education by closing existing sixth forms and moving them to a new post-16 college being built on the site of the former Ebbw Vale steelworks.
A spokeswoman for Blaenau Gwent Council said: "We are delighted to be able to progress with our ambitious and exciting plans for new educational facilities.
"We welcome the decision to approve the council's proposals to alter the upper age limits at Brynmawr Foundation, Tredegar and Ebbw Vale Comprehensive Schools so they cease to provide sixth form education from August 31, 2012, and to approve plans for a new 3-16 school at The Works from September 2012.
"In making his decision on post-16 reorganisation the minister stated that he was satisfied the proposals were brought forward with a view to raising standards of achievement, increasing student participation and expanding the range of educational opportunities for young people.
"We are pleased that the minister believes pupils in Blaenau Gwent will benefit from the expanded opportunities and modern facilities that will be available to them in the future at the Learning Zone.
"On the 3-16 school proposal the minister noted that this has been developed in connection with a strategy to maximise life opportunities for all children, young people, families and adults.
"He welcomes the council's intention to address the challenges, which include surplus school places and disparities in the standards of buildings, facilities and resources which require modernisation.
"The restructuring is part of WAG's drive to provide greater subject choice and help the council "re-skill and up-skill the population of Blaenau Gwent."
Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest UK teachers' union, said: "The NASUWT warned of a 'Doomsday scenario' some years ago that would result in the demise of school sixth forms in Wales, particularly in areas of social and economic deprivation.
"Sadly, this has confirmed our worst fears and provides further evidence that Wales Assembly Government is intent on moving to a tertiary system in Wales.
"The pupils of Blaenau Gwent will be denied the opportunity to stay on in their school to pursue sixth form studies and their teachers and support staff have been given no guarantees about their futures."
Trish Law, who stood down as Blaenau Gwent's AM last week, told the Gazette she was bitterly disappointed.
She said: "Brynmawr is an excellent school and I have always maintained other schools should aspire to achieve the standards and performance of Brynmawr. I wrote to Leighton Andrews, pleading with him to reprieve Brynmawr's sixth form. I am dismayed that a Labour minister should axe the sixth form when the local Labour candidate talks about defending our schools and hospitals."
In a letter Simon Brindle, deputy director of the Assembly's schools management and effectiveness division, explained Mr Andrews' decision.
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Woman beaten, sexually assaulted at gunpoint in Highland Park
Woman beaten and sexually assaulted at gunpoint in Highland Park
HIGHLAND PARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are searching for a suspect accused of severely beating and sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint in Highland Park.
The 36-year-old woman was taken to Robert Wood Johnson hospital in New Brunswick, where she is in stable condition.
Authorities say the victim was walking on Harper Street around 5:30 p.m. Sunday when the suspect approached her, forced her into the basement of a nearby apartment building at gunpoint and repeatedly punched her before sexually assaulting her and fleeing.
Police were alerted when a neighbor called the police after the victim ran to his or her home following the attack.
The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s, about 5-foot-7 with a medium build and short hair. He was wearing a red T-shirt, black jacket and gray sweatpants.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective McGraw of the Highland Park Police Department at 732-572-3800 or Detective Bitterman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's office at 732-745-4401.
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Chris & Ed Stack
Former Baseball Hall of Fame Chairman Ed Stack and his wife Chris are in a league of their own when it comes to helping others. Their deep commitment to community is evident through the many charitable, civic, and educational causes they champion. But the Stacks have really stepped up to the plate for SCO Family of Services.
Over the past two decades, Chris and Ed have been intimately involved in advancing our mission to build stronger foundations for New Yorkers. Ed sits on the SCO Board of Directors, serving as Chair from 2007 to 2011. He currently serves as the Board's Assistant Treasurer, Chair of the Executive Compensation Committee, and sits on several subcommittees. Chris was a long-time volunteer at the Tyree Learning Center, where she lovingly worked with children with developmental disabilities who reside at SCO's Robert J. McMahon Children's Center.
In addition to their personal generosity to SCO, the Stacks have helped recruit a strong lineup of supporters. As the retired President and Director of The Clark Estates, Ed was instrumental in securing SCO's first grant from The Clark Foundation over 30 years ago. Since then, the Foundation continues to fund SCO's continuum of youth development, academic support, and family counseling programs that provide life-changing opportunities for families in some of New York City's most at-risk neighborhoods.
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At 7 years old, Ryan was removed from his mother's home and placed in SCO's Foster Care program. Options for exploring his interests and creativity were limited. But that all changed for Ryan when his mentor at SCO encouraged and empowered him to pursue his dreams.
This mentorship broadened Ryan's world and opened doors to opportunities. He discovered his abilities and strengths, nurtured a love for science, and developed his networking skills. Today, Ryan is proud to pay his experience forward by mentoring, encouraging, and guiding younger children at SCO.
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Health Home Care Management helps families keep their children and young adults healthier. An SCO Care Manager can help manage and coordinate health care, behavioral health and service needs for eligible participants from birth through 21 years of age. Think of a Care Manager as your point person for everyone involved in your child's care.
What is a Health Home?
A Health Home is not a building or a place. It is a team of professionals who work together to make sure all of the child or young adult's needs are being met. The team is led by an SCO Health Home Care Manager who becomes the family's partner in care.
What does a Care Manager do?
The Health Home Care Manager is the point person for everyone involved in the child or young adult's care. The Care Manager works with each family to develop a care plan that lists the needs, goals, and the providers and services needed to reach those goals. Care Managers can help make appointments. He or she can help with housing and educational needs. The Care Manager can even connect families to programs in their communities to help each family lead a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Why do I need a Health Home?
A child or young adult may see many health professionals from different agencies and at multiple locations. It can be very difficult to coordinate all of that care. With SCO Care Management, a Care Manager is there to help you. He or she will make sure everyone has a full picture of your child or young adult's needs, goals, and progress. This will lead to better results, better care, and can help avoid trips to the emergency room.
Children and young adults (birth to 21 years of age) who are eligible for Medicaid and have certain medical or behavioral health conditions may qualify for a Health Home. This includes children and young adults in SCO's foster care, preventive, mental health, educational, medical and residential programs. In certain situations, the caregiver of an eligible child may also be eligible to receive Health Home services.
There are no out of pocket costs to participate in a Health Home and receive Care Management services. It is covered under Medicaid.
Call the Health Home enrollment hotline at 718.674.7703 or email us at healthhome@sco.org.
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