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FROSTIG CENTER TRAINS PASADENA AREA TEACHERS 
IN BEST STRATEGIES FOR COMMON CORE 


Teachers identified the strategies they found most helpful and that they plan to use on Day One of the new school year. 


Pasadena, CA – Fifty Pasadenaand high school teachers onarea teachers spent two days ofAug. 3-4. The training focusedtheir summer vacation at The on key literacy practices, suchFrostig Center learning new as close reading and annotating,
strategies for implementing thebuilding academic vocabulary 
Common Core curriculum. and creating text dependent

Teachers from Pasadena questions. Teachers worked inUnified, Duarte Unified, Bethanysmall groups to share and learnChristian-Sierra Madre, and strategies specific to their gradeSt. James/Holy Redeemer-La level or subject matter.
Crescenta attended the training “Several teachers have told me 
program.that the Frostig training has been

The Common Core State invaluable because of its focus 
Standards, adopted in 2010,on the struggling learner, anare a continuing challenge forarea that is not often addressed 
teachers, particularly as theythrough general training,” 
apply to struggling learners. Thesaid Helen Hill, director of thecurriculum demands greaterCurriculum, Instruction, & 
academic rigor from studentsProfessional Development at 
and new classroom practices andPasadena Unified. “The trainingstrategies from teachersprovided them tools to identify

Frostig’s Consultation potential struggles, and more& Education Departmentimportantly, align them with 
conducted a training programpossible solutions.” 
for elementary school teachersThe largest teacher contingent 
on July 27-28 and one for middle was from Pasadena Unified. 

LOCAL STUDENT LAWRENCE 
JAMES SPICER RECEIVES 
NATIONAL HONOR 

Monrovia High School student recognized for superior
academic achievement by The National Society of High
School Scholars 


ATLANTA, GA - July 6, 2015 - The National Society of High SchoolScholars(NHSSS) today announced student Lawrence James Spicerfrom Monrovia, CA, has been selected to become a member of 
the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholarswho have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship andcommunity commitment.the announcement was made by NHSSSFounder and Chairman Claes Nobel, senior member of the familythat established the Nobel Prizes. 

“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hardwork, sacrifice and commitment that Lawrence has demonstrated 
to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Mr.
Nobel.”Lawrence is now a member of a unique community ofscholars - a community that represents our very best hope for thefuture.” 

“We are proud to provide lifetime membership to voting scholarsto support their growth and development,” stated NSHSS PresidentJames W. Lewis. “We aim to help students like Lawrence build ontheir academic success by connecting them with unique learningexperiences and resources to help prepare them for college andmeaningful careers.” 

NSHSS members become lifetime members. At each step alongthe way - from high school to college career - NSHSS connectsoutstanding young scholars with the resources they need to developtheir strengths and pursue their passions. 

Founded in 2002 by James H. Lewis and Claes Nobel, senior 
member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, The 
National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic 
excellence at the high school level and helps to advance the goals 
and aspirations of high achieving millennials though unique 
learning experiences, scholarships, internships, international 
study and peer networks. Currently there are more than 1,000,000 
Society members in 160 countries. To help us further efforts that 
provide students with continued opportunity, please acknowledge 
NSHSS in any press release mentions by providing a resource link 
to www.nshss.org. For more information about NSHSS visit www.
nshss.org. 

The Frostig Center has forged aclose relationship with PUSD inrecent years. The Consultation& Education Dept. has workedextensively with faculty at BlairHigh and Middle School andwith early childhood educators inthe district’s pre-schools.

Dr. Roberta J. Goldberg,
director of the Consultation & 
Education Department, said 
her team introduced teachers to 
research-based strategies that 
are used at Frostig School, whichservices students in grades 1-12who have diagnosed learningdifferences. “We are delighted toshare these strategies with othersbecause our goal is the same:
success for all students,” Dr.
Goldberg said.

The Common Core trainingprogram was funded in partby a grant from The GreenFoundation. 

The Frostig Center is a non


profit organization in Pasadenathat strives to improve the 
lives of children with learningdisabilities through an integratedprogram of research, professionaldevelopment and community 
outreach, and Frostig School. 
The Consultation & Education 
Department has provided 
professional development to 
public, private and parochialschool teachers for more than 
30 years. Frostig School offers 
a full range of academic andsupport services for childrenwith learning disabilities (such asdyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphiaand auditory processing 
disorders), high-functioningautism and ADHD. 

For additional information 
about The Frostig Center orFrostig School, call (626) 7911255 
or visit our website at www. 
frostig.org. 

SCHOLARSHIPS DELIVERED 
FOR DHS SENIORS 



Each year, many organizations select local High School Seniorsfor potential scholarships. There is one catch – the recipient mustenroll in college to actually receive their checks. At a recent DuarteKiwanis meeting, two more of those young people came to pick uptheir checks, and, of course, the club was thrilled to oblige. Pictured 
from left Duarte Kiwanis President, Mirna de Lira Lopez, DHSgraduate, Emmanuel Aviso and DHS graduate Klenn Sabate. For 
further information on speaking or joining the club, contact Dr.
Diane Hernandez at drdiane@drhernandezoptometry.com 


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SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Alverno High School200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. GillickE-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org 
Arcadia High School180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forseebforsee@ausd.net 
Arroyo Pacific Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 
(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil ClarkeE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
Barnhart School 
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan WilliamsonKindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 
Bethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3527 Principal: James LugenbuehlE-mail address: jml@bcslions.orgwebsite: www. bcslions.org 
Clairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91775 
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 
Foothill Oaks Academy822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010 
(626) 301-9809Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaberinfo@foothilloaksacademy.orgpreschool@foothilloaksacademy.org 
Frostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 
(626) 791-1255Head of School: Chris Schnieders, PhD 
Email: Jackykn@frostig.org 
The Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patanowebsite: www.goodenschool.org 
High Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989 
website: www.highpointacademy.org 
LaSalle High School3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgPrincipal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonEmail: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 
Odyssey Charter School725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 
(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neillwebsite: www.odysseycharterschool.org 
Pasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barrazawebsite: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
Principal Joan Harabedian (626) 355-9028website: www.st-rita.org 
Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther SalinasE-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us 
Sierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
Walden School 
74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166www.waldenschool.net 
Weizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
(626) 797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of School 
Wilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-mail address: resseln@pusd.us 
Pasadena Unified School District 
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 
(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.usrcadia Unified School District 
234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net 
Monrovia Unified School District 
325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016 
(626) 471-2000 Website: www.monroviaschools.net 
Duarte Unified School District 
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010 
(626)599-5000 Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us