INDIANA
State offering guides to boost students' success
The Indiana Department of Education and Commission for Higher Education are offering student success magazines.
The reader-friendly publications, called OnTrack, offer helpful information on study skills, Indiana's academic standards, ISTEP-Plus, Core 40 requirements, career exploration, planning and preparation for college, study strategies and tips for parents.
Copies were sent to all schools statewide for students at the beginning of the school year.
Two Spanish language versions for multiple grade levels also are available this year.
Families who have not received a copy can download the magazines at www.learnmoreindiana.org/pubs.
VALPARAISO
VU dean signs letter on Russia-Georgia conflict
The dean of Valparaiso University's School of Law, Jay Conison, has joined 68 other deans of law schools in the United States in signing a letter stating their support of international norms of conduct and the rule of law in the Caucasus region, which includes the nation of Georgia and southern parts of Russia.
In July, Conison and other law school deans who signed the letter traveled to Georgia for a conference aimed at strengthening that country's legal and judicial institutions.
In early August, Georgia launched a surprise attack on the breakaway province of South Ossetia, spurring a counterattack by Russian troops.
VALPARAISO
Building teacher earns prestigious certifications
Brian Doane, a building trades instructor at the Porter County Career and Technical Center, has earned designations as a certified green professional and a certified aging-in-place specialist from the Indiana Builders Association.
The first designation indicates he is educated in the best strategies for incorporating environmentally friendly building principles into homes.
The second certifies him as a remodeler with training to help retirees and older adults remain in their homes throughout their maturing years safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of income or ability level.
The Porter County Career and Technical Center instructs students from all county high schools in a range of vocational subjects.
PORTAGE
Part of Willowcreek will close for railroad work
Willowcreek Road will be closed Monday through Wednesday at the CSX crossing for railroad repair, weather permitting.
