Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. Honors Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA and her Accomplishments as our Most Seasoned Author!

Oldsmar, FL (PRWEB) May 24, 2012

Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. is proud to celebrate and honor one of our cherished and committed author and the practice of pediatric occupational therapy, Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA.

Dynamics association with Mrs. Erhardt began in Dynamics infancy and she has continued to contribute throughout her 12 year association with the company, growing along with the company. When asked what made Mrs. Erhardt make that first call to join the company as an author in 2001, she stated I just couldnt miss the opportunity to try something different and remembers how she thoroughly enjoyed the interaction we had with students through discussion posts that students made and then I responded to. She added I always had easy access to editing and production staff as well as technical help at DLO and that made everything workable.

Mrs. Erhardt first contributed with several titles in pediatrics at http://www.dynamicrp.com: Hand Problems in Children with Disabilities and Motor Components of Vision in Children with Disabilities, and just recently launched additional pediatric courses in Skill Development Models for Intervention Eye-Hand Coordination, Hand Preference Issues & Applications to Practice and Improving Handwriting without Teaching Handwriting, all in the year celebrating 80 years young!

Mrs. Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, received her B.S. in occupational therapy from the University of Illinois, and her M.S. in child development and family relations from North Dakota State University. She was trained in pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment of cerebral palsy (NDT) in London, England. The former director of the Easter Seal Mobile Therapy Unit in Fargo, North Dakota, she has been in private practice in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, providing evaluation and consultation services to a variety of health agencies, educational systems, and national corporations, as well as presenting workshops throughout the world.

She describes how having online courses provides to her a means to connect with students, she stated most exciting part was to be in contact with therapists all around the world and we got into very interesting discussions. The experience to communicate with therapists all over the country and overseas has given her a better perspective of what therapists need to learn, stated Erhardt.

Mrs. Erhardt believes that most therapists want both onsite and online education but for many online learning is a fabulous opportunity for therapists who may not have otherwise due to location or funding restrictions to attend onsite course.online offers the flexibility to work on the course when your schedule allows and to have interaction with other students and instructors as often and as much as you want, those are real advantage to learning online.

Mrs. Erhardt has served on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, the first licensure board of North Dakota, and was enrolled in the AOTA Roster of Fellows in 1983. She received the Certificate of Appreciation for Distinguished Service to the Profession from AOTA in 1993 and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicines Sage Award. Additionally, she received the Certificate of Appreciation Award from the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association in 2006, and the Alumni Achievement Award for Outstanding Professional Success and National Distinction from The University of Illinois in 2011.

Her publications include books, chapters, journal articles, assessments, and DVDs on topics such as normal and atypical development of hand function, hand preference, handwriting, vision, visual-perceptual-motor function, eye-hand coordination, and feeding in children with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. In 1989 she founded Erhardt Developmental Products, a company that produces and distributes a variety of pediatric resources.

Visit http://www.dynamicgrp.com to learn more.

About Dynamic Learning Online, Inc: Based in Oldsmar, FL Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. has been in the forefront of e-learning education for healthcare professionals since 2000, offering the learner time-sensitive, affordable continuing education to CEUs in an e-learning web-based community over the internet at http://www.dynamicgrp.com. Their library offers a diverse library of courses online for physical, occupational therapists, speech language pathology, Athletic trainers, and other related professionals, and holds national and international accreditations: AOTA, ASHA, BOC-NATA, CGC, NCCAP, and as well as multiple state approvals for Physical Therapy.

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Brain Potential Institute Taking Applications for Summer Online Brain Training Program that Treats Learning Disabilities

Conroe, Texas (PRWEB) June 11, 2012

Brain Potential Institute has begun taking applications for its online brain-training summer session. The online program treats students with learning disabilities including concentration issues, math and reading problems, and logic and reasoning deficits. This fast-track brain training program in which students work one-on-one with a select group of qualified brain trainers via SKYPE, has proven to significantly improve memory, concentration, comprehension and executive functioning. It prepares students academically for the upcoming school year and beyond.

Brain training is especially helpful as a treatment for learning problems due to ADD, ADHD, central auditory processing issues, autism and dyslexia. Students can complete the course from the comfort of their homes in approximately 72 hours, making this the perfect summer brain camp.

The online brain-training program is founded upon a process known as neurogenesis, the ability of the brain to build new pathways that are crucial to making learning possible. The trainer has the student partake in highly developed exercises that build brain efficiency and clearer, faster thinking.

For learning to be possible, signals must transmit from one area of the brain to another, said Jane Davis, P.T., M.S.H.P, founder and CEO, Brain Potential Institute. When one of those areas is weak or underdeveloped, learning disabilities are inevitable because the transmission process does not work properly. The exercises we employ online, build those immature or weakened areas of the brain so it works efficiently as a whole.

Once complete, most students experience an increase in IQs ranging from 10 to 30 points, jump three grade levels in reading and math, and are able to concentrate for much longer periods of time. Additionally, students are able to retain what the teachers say, stay on task and follow multi-stepped instructionsissues that are prevalent in students with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, central auditory processing and autism.

Our online brain training program is so successful in helping with learning issues, we are working with students from as far away as England and Australia, said Davis.

Many Brain Potential Institute students have had years of tutoring that simply did not work.

You cannot make a brain learn, which does not function properly any more than you can ride a bicycle with a broken wheel, said Davis. Many students feel frustrated and defeated because no matter how hard they try, learning is such a struggle. When they attempt to concentrate, the pre-frontal cortex of their brain actually becomes less active. This is a primary issue that students with ADD and ADHD face daily. The harder they try, the more the brain shuts down, which brain training counteracts by strengthening the pre-frontal cortex. This is why brain training is such a successful permanent treatment for students with ADD and ADHD.

Brain Potential Institute understands that schools often overlook learning disabilities, and instead of fixing them, either teach the student to compensate or pretend the problems dont exist. Brain Potential Institute offers free screenings to make sure all students can easily pinpoint the reasons behind their struggles in school.

As students progress in grade levels, learning disabilities become increasingly apparent. The earlier a student completes brain training, the easier it is to fix the problem. With higher-grade level students, the problems are magnified by years of concentration issues, reading difficulties, logic and reasoning deficits and other cognitive stumbling blocks.

Summer sessions typically fill quickly, said Davis. Its easier for students to participate in brain training when they dont have mounds of homework.

Jane Davis, P.T., M.S.H.P founded Brain Potential Institute in 2002 as Kid Potential Inc. The company expanded its services to provide brain training to teens, adults and seniors, which required rebranding itself as Brain Potential Institute. Brain Potential Institute is dedicated to optimizing through cognitive training, the human brain to reach its highest intellectual potential for optimum performance at school and work, and to preserve brain function at all ages. Brain Potential Institute accepts students ages 3 through 90. Screenings are free. Please visit http://www.brainpotentialinstitute.com, or call 877.600.6565 for more information.

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Walpole Resident Receives an ACCESS Scholarship for Online Career Training in Accounting with Ashworth College

Peachtree Corners, GA (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Ashworth College(http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) announced that Walpole, NH, resident Elizabeth Russo is the recipient of a 2012 ACCESS Scholarship. She will pursue a basic accounting career diploma program.

The Ashworth College Continuing Education for Student Success (ACCESS) Scholarship program was developed by the online school and awards up to $ 25,000 annually to prospective diploma and degree students who are interested in pursuing their education online in one of Ashworth Colleges or sister school James Madison High Schools 115+ diploma, degree and online certificate programs.

Being able to receive this scholarship will help me be able to achieve my goals something that can be hard to accomplish when coming from a low-income family, Russo said. I want to show my family that I can succeed in life and for them to be proud that they raised me well.

Ashworth College and James Madison High School are leading online schools. Together they have built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years by offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs, career training, and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the schedules of non-traditional students and working adults.

Education can take skills – and income – to the next level. Were excited that through the ACCESS Scholarship program we can help create learning opportunities for those students needing something tailored to their specific situation or needs, said Dr. Leslie Gargiulo, Ashworth Colleges Chief Academic Officer. The ACCESS Scholarship program has already proven to be an amazing opportunity for us to recognize deserving students and to help provide the educational foundation that will help set the course for their life ahead.

The ACCESS Scholarship program was founded to honor Ashworths late President and CEO, Gary Keislings personal mission of opening the doors of education to the underserved education population of America, were excited to present these scholarships, Dr. Gargiulo added. She went on to explain that the program will be repeated in 2013 and application information will be available on the schools website in December, 2012.

About the Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship program

Founded in 2011, the Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship program offers scholarships with a combined value of up to $ 25,000.

The ACCESS program honors the legacy of the online schools late Chairman of the Board, Gary Keisling, whose personal and professional mission was to offer affordable and accessible education to underserved populations who historically have had limited access to educational opportunities or an accredited diploma or degree.

For more than 25 years Keisling was regarded as an industry leader and advocate for continuing education. His influence on distance education will continue to benefit students for many years to come. For more information on the ACCESS Scholarship Program visit http://www.ashworthscholarships.com/.

About Ashworth College

Celebrating 25 years of Educating Minds and Changing Lives, leading online school, Ashworth College has built a tradition of excellence by offering students worldwide an extensive range of online college degrees, online certificate programs, career training and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth offers military education as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Ashworth is parent to James Madison High School which is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED and further provides career training and vocational programs in the fields of health, business, technology, education, and skilled trades through sister schools PCDI Canada, New York Institute of Photography and Sheffield School.

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M.Ed. Special Education Degree at SNHU Offers Flexibility of Online and On-Campus Courses

Manchester, NH (PRWEB) March 20, 2012

With the earlier diagnosis of learning disabilities in young children, the number of special education students has risen in recent years. This increase has stepped up the need for more educators certified in Special Education. Southern New Hampshire University is making it easier for educators to earn this certification with the option of taking all classes online as they work toward their M.Ed. in Special Education degree. The degree can also be taken at the Manchester, N.H., campus or through a combination of online and on campus courses.

As part of their Special Education degree course work at SNHU, students will learn how to identify specific learning disabilities, assess student needs and create individual educations plans (IEPs), design and implement behavior management plans, incorporate techniques for teaching in an inclusive classroom, use developmentally appropriate teaching methods, and help students with disabilities reach their potential.

Educators who are already certified in elementary or secondary education can earn an additional endorsement in Special Education following completion of a specially designed 39-credit masters degree program at SNHU. These Special Education degree candidates complete an internship and e-portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of effective special education practices. Completion of their M.Ed. Special Education degree allows them to support students with disabilities in regular classrooms or teach students with disabilities in a resource room. They might also become a special education integrated classroom curriculum developer or special education assessment coordinator.

Adults with a bachelors degree who are not state-certified in education can earn initial certification in General Special Education (K-12) by earning a masters in Special Education degree at SNHU. Following successful completion of the PRAXIS I exam, Special Education degree candidates take part in a 16-week student teaching practicum under the guidance of a Special Education teacher. This hands-on teaching experience is accompanied by a teaching seminar that provides support in working with special education students. Completion of the 42-credit program allows graduates with this initial licensure to teach special education students in a resource room setting.

The Special Education licensure granted in conjunction with the masters in Special Education degree from Southern New Hampshire University is approved by the state of New Hampshire. Students outside New Hampshire should check with their state for Special Education certification requirements. Certification is reciprocal in many states.

Visit the Southern New Hampshire University website for more information on the M.Ed. Special Education degree program.

About SNHU

Southern New Hampshire University is a not-for-profit, regionally accredited university with an 80-year history of educating successful professionals. SNHU has a total enrollment of more than 13,000 students in more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, available online, at our main campus in Manchester, N.H., and at our regional centers in New Hampshire and Maine.

SNHU was the only university to make Fast Companys 2012 list of the Worlds 50 Most Innovative Companies; the university was ranked at No. 12, higher than LinkedIn, Starbucks and the NFL.

SNHU also is the proud recipient of several awards, including GetEducated.coms Best Buy award, Best of Business Awards for Best Online Degree and Best MBA, and G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Schools designation.

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Brain Potential Institute’s Online Brain-Training Treatment for Learning Disabilities Affirms Successful Results

Conroe, Texas (PRWEB) April 12, 2012

Several years after launching its online one-on-one brain-training program that treats people with learning disabilties and concentration problems, Brain Potential Institute now has affirmative evidence that the program is equally as successful when completed online as at its onsite center. Results of the online treatment program indicate a significant increase in IQ, attention, focusing, and memory for those with ADD, ADHD, central auditory processing issues, autism and memory loss. The success rate for young students is equal to that for adults. Each year, the online brain-training program exponentially gains in popularity because of its dramatic results.

Brain Potential Institute is one of the few companies able to increase a persons IQ by significant numbers. Its program helps with concentration issues, math and reading problems, development disorders and a litany of other cognitive and learning disabilities. The foundation on which Brain Potential Institute has based its program is neurogenesisthe brains ability to create new neuropathways.

We have been able to increase a students neuropathways so those who were failing in school are now getting B grades or better and often making the honor roll, said Jane Davis, P.T., M.S.H.P, CEO and founder, Brain Potential Institute. Many have gained three grade levels in reading and experienced up to a 30-point IQ increase.

Recent scientific studies indicate that brain training is extremely effective when implemented by a skilled trainer. Brain training works because building stronger brain networks improves memory, attention, ability to understand language, and brain processing speed, making the brain become more efficient.

If the brain is not wired properly i.e. developed fully in one or more areas, the person inevitably will encounter learning disabilities, said Davis. We can optimize the brain to its fullest.

Brain Potential Institutes program is known as VOLT–short for Virtual Online Training. It was launched to extend its services globally. Now, nearly all Brain Potential Institutes students are successfully using the online program to treat ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, central auditory processing issues, autism, and attention and focusing deficits.

What differentiates Brain Potential Institutes online program is that it is not computer generated, but instead, requires the student to work face-to-face with a trainer via SKYPE.

You cannot optimally repair a brain with a push of the space bar, said Davis. Developing new neuropathways requires repeating highly specific brain exercises that target various areas of the brain in relation to the students deficiencies. This can only be accomplished by an expert brain trainer working with the student one-on-one each step of the way.

The program takes an average of 72 hours. Students work with a trainer online using tools to make it possible for them to respond verbally or in writing. The online brain-training program mirrors that which is implemented at the center, yet allows students to work with brain trainers in the privacy of their homes or offices.

Once students complete the VOLT brain-training program, they typically overcome learning disabilities because these highly developed brain exercises create the neuropathways critical for improving focus and attention, retaining information, following multi-stepped directions and staying on task. The brain trainer then facilitates wiring the newly developed neuropathways together with those areas of the brain that were already well developed so its systems work together. At that point, the students motivation to learn increases dramatically and the student is then ready for tutoring.

Solid wiring of the brain is critical before tutoring can be effective, said Davis. This is why, for many students, tutoring does not work.

Children and teens that enter our program typically have become frustrated with school and feel defeated because their brains have kept them from learning at the same pace as their peers, said Davis. We strive to optimize their brains so they can excel. We have a long-established success rate in helping students overcome learning problems resulting from ADHD, ADD, central auditory processing issues, autism and dyslexia.

Furthermore, students with learning disabilities often dont pick up on social cues, as do students whose brains are fully developed. After approximately 72 hours of brain training, students are able to pick up on social cues, making it possible for them to make better choices. Equally, because students are less exhausted and frustrated, their behavior improves.

Brain Potential Institute is a pioneer in online brain training. By erasing borders and allowing people globally to enter the Brain Potential Institutes highly effective VOLT brain training program, the company is experiencing an influx of clients from England, Australia and other English-speaking countries.

Because the program also incorporates its brain training with follow-up tutoring, students often progress academically to the same level as their peers. Nearly all experience permanent results, as validated and verified by scores on Standardized IQ & Achievement tests.

Brain Potential Institute is based in Montgomery County, Texas, approximately 30 miles north of Houston. Many students that attend locally live within the communities of the Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, Woodlands Willis, Cy-Fair Champions, Tomball and Spring areas.

Jane Davis, P.T., M.S.H.P founded Brain Potential Institute in 2002 as Kid Potential Inc. The company expanded its services to provide brain training to teens, adults and seniors, which required rebranding itself as Brain Potential Institute. Brain Potential Institute is dedicated to optimizing through cognitive training, the human brain to reach its highest intellectual potential for optimum performance at school and work, and to preserve brain function at all ages. Brain Potential Institute accepts students ages 3 through 90. Screenings are free. Please visit http://www.brainpotentialinstitute.com, or call 877.600.6565 for more information.

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Customized Online and In-Person Tutoring Services Help The Stimulus Effect Boost Achievement Levels by Over 11%

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

A once insecure 11-year-old, who was left back twice, now earns As and Bs in her classes. An MBA student who once struggled with dyslexia earned a 95 on his finance midterm. A professional who was nearly scared to death of math is on track to receive an A- in her statistics class. And, an adult student who thought his learning disabilities would stop him from even earning his BA is now poised to be accepted into a rigorous graduate program. These are just some of the clients that enabled The Stimulus Effect to increase its achievement scores by over 11% during the last year. To what can this success be attributed? The students hard work, motivation, and determination are of course instrumental factors. However, if you ask them, they would also add The Stimulus Effects engaging tutoring services and tailored exercises.

From the companys clients, it seems that a nurturing approach, and offering students opportunities to challenge themselves, serve as keys to progress. The tutors really try to craft the concepts to your understanding during the sessions, says Delia, an MBA student in Austin, TX. The Stimulus Effect seems not only to want their students to do well on tests, but also to really know the material.

In elementary school, it was a struggle just to write a paragraph. But, its now easy to write quality, academic papers that are worthy of the graduate levelhonestly, most of that progress came within the last year. My tutor had so much to do with that, says Demia, a Ph.D. candidate in Jersey City, NJ who has also benefitted from the firms services.

For the first time, I know I can make it. There were a lot of hard exercises to do (even sometimes on vacations and weekends), but it was so worth it. School is fun now, says Ikia, an elementary student in New York, NY.

I think if you look at the companys successes, it really comes down to giving students an environment to safely expand expectations and redefine possibilities, says Arziki Phenyo, The Stimulus Effects founder.

Whether a student has failed a number of times before, has struggled with learning disabilities, or has even lost his or her motivation to do well, the firms committed to rekindling that passion for achievement. And, The Stimulus Effects success is evident from the numbers. In the spring of 2011 median test scores were 80, 81, and 83 for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students; now, median scores are 88, 89, and 94 for each academic level. The company seems poised for even stronger growth in the future.

So, how will The Stimulus Effect ensure that its students progress even more? The goal is for all median scores to be at least at the A level. To do that, we will begin creating customized learning agreements in the summer of 2012 that allow tutors and clients to work collaboratively on practicalbut challenginggoals that motivate progress. In addition, we will further tailor our follow-up exercises to feature enriched and advanced problems that provide acceleration beyond the current levels of content in their classes. The idea is for students not only to be able to excel in their current classes, but to have the tools to thrive at the highest levels. From the successes over the past year, it is evident that The Stimulus Effect holds their clientsand just as importantly themselvesto a higher standard.

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Vendors in Indiana, Texas, Arizona, Florida, New York and California to be Featured on the PartyPOP.com Online Network

(PRWEB) May 21, 2012

PartyPOP.com recently announced free wedding invitations and an RSVP website for any engaged couple in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The company has re-purposed their 2012 marketing budget in hopes of building brand awareness and loyalty. According to reports from within the Southern California based company, its working.

PartyPOP.com features over 2 million highly accomplished and professional companies in the event planning industry. Some of these companies include The Great Tiger of China Trading Company Inc., Leo’s Ice Cream, Universal Ministries Rev Bill, Flowers The Clown, Fiesta Creations, Nito Gomez Caricatures and Photo Booth Rental by JNG Rentals, LLC.

The Great Tiger of China Trading Company Inc. has been bringing sparkle and fun to parties in the Austin, Texas area since 1983. The company offers wholesale party products to retailers, such as convenience stores, party shops and distributors. The products are considered as novelties by the federal government (classified as N.R.A.E- not regulated as explosive). The company offers free shipping on case purchases and liability insurance on provided products.

The Great Tiger are also authorized representatives for American Promotional Events, Inc. (dba TNT). Quality and supreme customer service are at the center of the company. Products include sparklers, confetti, smoke items, snappers, novelties, store corral and displays. The store corral and lean back displays can be set up at any stores or at a warehouse of customers choice with hats, horns, trick noise makers, champagne, party pops, snappers and more. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4395622.

Leo’s Ice Cream is an ice cream truck for special events in Phoenix, Arizona With no event being too large or too small, the company focuses on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Leo’s Ice Cream provides a variety of sweet treats to choose from making sure customers will be happy working with Leos Ice Cream. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4395623.

Universal Ministries Rev Bill serves Tampa, Florida. Universal Ministries is a non-denominational Ministry based in the belief of the Holy Spirit of God. The Ministry performs all church related procedures including Marriages, Commitment and Renewal of Vows, Christenings, Welcoming Ceremonies, Counseling and Funeral Services. In preparation for weddings, Universal Ministries will work with the bride and groom to find the ceremony that best suits their needs and wants. Readings can be provided by the ministry or special readings the couple would like as a part of the ceremony can be included and may be read by a friend or a relative. Also offered are special inserts such as Unity Candle, Sand Pouring Ceremony, Rose and Vase Ceremony, as well as a special presentation for the bride and groom and their parents. The ministry also provides a Civil Ceremony which consists of an exchange of vows and rings. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4396681.

Melissa Wallace is a Clown Magician, Face Painter, Balloon Sculptures, Caricatures at Flowers The Clown. She has been a clown for over 19 years. Melissa is also a professional artist by trade and a Parsons School of Design graduate. Her goal is to provide customers with joy and repeat clientele. More information can be found at http://www.partypop.com/v/4397808.

Fiesta Creations specializes in childrens parties in Lake City, Florida. Fiesta Creations hosts family, holiday and corporate events. Events consist of detailed party packages, complete with elaborate d

Vendors in New York, Missouri and California to be Featured on the PartyPOP.com Online Network

(PRWEB) May 14, 2012

PartyPOP.com recently announced free wedding invitations and an RSVP website for any engaged couple in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The company has re-purposed their 2012 marketing budget in hopes of building brand awareness and loyalty. According to reports from within the Southern California based company, its working.

PartyPOP.com features over 2 million highly accomplished and professional companies in the event planning industry. Some of these companies include McLean Avenue, Birthday Boutique-Fabulous Party Themes for Kids, Mad Science of St. Louis and All Animal Productions.

McLean Avenue is a collection of well-known Irish/Celtic performers in the New York area. The group specializes in festivals, weddings and parties around the world, covering Celtic, Irish and Pop music. McLean Avenue carefully blends traditional Irish tunes, waltzes and upbeat hits with the dancing songs of today’s modern world music. With years of experience as musicians and stage performers, clients will have a combination of professionalism and talent when booking the band. Together, they combine tradition with masterpieces and form a dynamic super-band sound. McLean covers all aspects of music and can tailor music sets to suit the needs of clients at a price that fits any budget. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4118142.

Birthday Boutique-Fabulous Party Themes for Kids is a nationwide childrens party company committed to bringing fun and excitement in a variety of ways to any memorable event. Rather than a uniform 24/7 warehouse shelf approach, the company specializes in tailoring a unique party experience both creative and personalized to what customers envision. From games to party favors, invitations to costumes, Birthday Boutique is a full service company. Popular Party to Go packages include Diva Glitter n Glam Party, Teacups and Tiaras, Glitz and Gloss Spa Party, Spy Adventure, Superheroes, Pirate Adventure and more. The Bear Friends Factory To Go is among the most popular party. Birthday Boutique provides everything needed to create many different stuffed animals. More information can be found at http://www.partypop.com/v/4051695.

Mad Science of St. Louis offers a large selection of after-school, preschool, summer and vacation programs, workshops, special events and birthday parties. From educational childrens programs to educational entertainment, Mad Science sparks imaginative learning. All programs are animated on-location by highly trained professional instructors equipped with awe-inspiring gear.

The company has won multiple awards including the Best St. Louis Party Entertainers Award. Instructors mix exciting science demonstrations and experiments with interactive hands-on activities to entertain and educate children. Science themed shows are designed to amaze an audience of a size at school and camp assemblies, scout activity days, grand opening events, holiday, birthday and block parties, street fairs, schools, and carnivals. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4066719.

Located in Hesperia, California, All Animal Productions offers comprehensive animal event planning services perfect for any occasion. The company specializes in enhancing special events with the presence of beautiful and safe animals. Popular choices for weddings include white dove or butterfly releases and carriage rides. For corporate events and private parties All Animal Productions can provide reptiles, exotic birds, forest creatures and even African cats and jungle animals.

Services for corporate functions include: photo booths, animal shows, pony rides, petting zoo, and animal exhibits. For private parties, All Animal Productions suggests theme parties. Jungle party, Rainforest Party, Zoo Party, and African Party are just some suggestions. Other popular themes are Australian Parties or the Lions, Tigers and Bears – Oh My party. All Party Productions has a longstanding relationship with multiple dedicated and excellent service providers. These relationships make sure All Animal Productions can service any event with animals their clients desire. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4357140.

About PartyPOP.com: the largest party, wedding and event planning online network:

Before the Internet era, the professionals at PartyPOP.com were successful hands-on party planners and special event producers. For more than a decade PartyPOP has translated 30 years of party planning experience onto the Internet. Millions of vendors are listed on the network consisting of 60+ websites and tens of millions of customers have used the network to plan their parties, weddings and events. PartyPOP.com also provides party and event related tips, themes and ideas, as well as a free full wedding planning software called Seating Arrangement.

About Free Printed Invitations by PartyPOP.com:

PartyPOP provides every bride and groom across the USA, Canada and the U.K. with free beautifully designed wedding invitations, printed on 80lbs card stock paper with matching envelopes and wedding website. Even door to door shipping is included at no cost. There are no hidden fees, no obligations to buy and no strings attached!

Smart Horizons Partners with Nemours to Launch Online Nemours BrightStart! Reading Readiness Program for Educators

Pensacola, FL (PRWEB) May 08, 2012

Smart Horizons, a leading provider of comprehensive online early childhood education programs, has partnered with Nemours, a leader in pediatric health systems, to create an online offering of the successful Nemours BrightStart! program available to early childhood caregivers and educators around the world.

The Nemours BrightStart! program was developed to address the growing occurrences of reading failure in groups of children around the nation. The ability to read with understanding is undeniably one of the most basic foundations children must have in order to be successful in school and beyond to adult life. Without this foundation, negative consequences can last a lifetime. With the help of educators and early learning specialists, Nemours BrightStart! has focused their vast array of scientific and clinical expertise on this crisis and has developed the Nemours BrightStart! educational intervention program.

Begun as a local initiative, the Nemours BrightStart! vision can now be realized on a much broader scale. Children who are evaluated and identified as being at risk for reading failure benefit from the early intervention teachers provide as a result of the training received from this multisensory program.

Studies have shown that when taught by teachers using Nemours BrightStart! curriculum, child outcomes exceed expectations. With the training for educators now available online through the partnership with Smart Horizons, teachers everywhere can make use of the tremendously successful curriculum.

About Smart Horizons

Smart Horizons is an online training provider that offers courseware development by experienced instructional designers, customized programs, learning management services, and superior media design. Designated as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET), Smart Horizons offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for its programs that qualify under IACET guidelines. Smart Horizons, provides a wide range of training services, including content development and hosting, product delivery, student enrollment, student support, and record keeping. With innovative programs that are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Smart Horizons is changing the way companies train their employees and enhancing the way individual learners achieve their educational and career goals.

About Nemours

Nemours is an internationally recognized childrens health system that owns and operates the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, along with major pediatric specialty clinics in Delaware, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In 2012, it will open the full-service Nemours Childrens Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Established as The Nemours Foundation through the legacy and philanthropy of Alfred I. du Pont, Nemours offers pediatric clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention programs to all families in the communities it serves.

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Alpharetta, GA Resident Named Associate Director, Online Marketing at Ashworth College

Peachtree Corners, Georgia (PRWEB) May 08, 2012

Ashworth College (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/), a leading online school and provider of accredited online education programs, today announced that Alpharetta, GA, resident Sigrid Gehrig has been named Associate Director, Online Marketing for the online school.

Gehrig joined the Ashworth marketing department in 2008 as Senior Marketing Analyst. Since then her responsibilities have expanded to include managing email marketing via the Eloqua marketing automation management platform, developing and executing successful lead generation strategies for search engine marketing (SEM) and online display advertising campaigns, and managing the schools media agency.

Rob Klapper, Ashworth College CEO, commented, Sigrid has consistently been an extremely valuable asset to Ashworth College. She has excellent insight into online marketing and can always be counted on to deliver above and beyond expectations.”

A 15 year veteran of online marketing and marketing research, Gehrig came to Ashworth from NetBank where she served as the marketing manager for the companys small business banking product and online channel management. She is also the former director of partner marketing for Honeywell HomMed.

Originally from Tallinn, Estonia, Gehrig attended Concordia International Universitys School of International Business where she earned a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance. Outside of work, Gehrig and her husband have two children and still find time to pursue other interests such as tennis, gardening, and cooking.

About Ashworth College

Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, Ashworth College, a leading online school, has built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu.

Ashworth is a Sterling Partners portfolio company. Sterling Partners is a leading private equity firm with over 25 years of experience partnering with entrepreneurs to build market-leading businesses. With approximately $ 5 billion of assets under management, Sterling Partners invests growth capital in industries with positive, long-term trends and provides ongoing support to management through a dedicated team of industry veterans, operators, strategy experts and human capital professionals. Sterling Partners is a leader in education, healthcare and business services and has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and Miami. For more information, please visit http://www.sterlingpartners.com.

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