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Bay Area Tutoring Association to Host Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit

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Bay Area Tutoring Association & Santa Clara County Office of Education to Host Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Bay Area Tutoring Association (BATA) is proud to host Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit, a groundbreaking event designed to elevate the conversation on this critical academic intervention.

BATA is scheduled to host the Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit on Friday October 11, 2024, at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The summit will bring together various stakeholders including educators, policymakers, researchers, parent advocates, and funding organizations. Click here to register

A Spotlight on Accelerated Learning and Equity

The timely opportunity to host Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit focuses on the transformative power of high dosage tutoring, a targeted approach that provides students with frequent, intensive instruction to bridge achievement gaps, improve academic performance, and foster greater self-efficacy.

With a particular emphasis on underserved populations, the event aims to address the urgent need for effective strategies to support multilingual learners, students experiencing homelessness or foster care, youth in the justice system, and at-risk students.

A Collaborative Exchange of Expertise

The summit promises a rich exchange of knowledge and best practices. Attendees will benefit from the experience of a distinguished panel of experts including:

Milagro Chavez Cisneros: Director of Programs & Planning at Accelerate

Susanna Loeb: Founder of Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator

Manny Barbara: Board Vice President, East Side Education Foundation

Sadie Jefferson: Executive Director, University of Chicago Education Lab

Dr. Lisa Andrew: President & CEO, Silicon Valley Education Foundation

Juan Mateos: Vice President of Schools, Rocketship Public Schools, CA

Sofia Lozano Palares: Director of Organizing Bay Area for Innovate Public Schools

Nabil Shahin: Director of Integrated Data, Research and Evaluation, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Matteo Magnaricotte: Research Director, University of Chicago Education Lab

Steve Neese: Executive Director, Santa Clara Schools Foundation

Dawn Coppin: Executive Director, San Jose Library Foundation (Tutoring Matters & SJ Learns)

Brittany Miller: Managing Director, Outcomes Based Contracting at Southern Education Foundation

Dr. Ellen Middaugh: Interim Associate Dean at San Jose State University

John Failla: Founder & CEO of Pearl

Unveiling Funding Opportunities and Building a Future Educator Pipeline

The summit agenda delves into crucial topics such as:

Strategies for securing funding for high dosage tutoring programs through foundations and partnerships

Effective state-wide parent advocacy efforts for tutoring initiatives

Case studies showcasing high dosage tutoring ecosystems across the nation

The latest insights on outcomes-based contracting, ensuring service providers deliver quantifiable results

Opportunities to connect with leading figures in high dosage tutoring nationwide

Strategies for building a future educator pipeline through high dosage tutoring programs

A Call to Action for Educational Transformation

The Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit presents a compelling opportunity for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, elected officials, school leaders, charter school networks, and funders to gain a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of this approach. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to implement successful high dosage tutoring programs and contribute to a more equitable and high-achieving educational landscape. Click here to register

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For further information about the summit, contact the event coordinator at chris.norwood@bayareatutor.org 

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Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools: “We are thrilled to collaborate with BATA on this important summit. High dosage tutoring holds immense potential to improve learning outcomes for many students still struggling post-pandemic.”

Jen LoPiccolo, Director of District & School Partnerships at the National Partnership for Student Success: “We are proud to support BATA’s summit as part of our Community Collaboration Challenge Awards. This event fosters collaboration to bring evidence-based supports to students.”

Dr. Lisa Andrew, Silicon Valley Education Foundation: “Partnerships like BATA’s are crucial for expanding the reach and effectiveness of initiatives that ultimately support more students.”

Chris Norwood, Founding Director & President of the Bay Area Tutoring Association: “High dosage tutoring is revolutionizing public education. This summit offers a platform to learn about policy, best practices, and dedicated networks.”

About Santa Clara County Office of Education

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is committed to serving, inspiring, and promoting student and public-school success. Through innovative programs, services, and partnerships, SCCOE aims to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in Santa Clara County.

About Bay Area Tutoring Association

Bay Area Tutoring Association is dedicated to building a diverse academic tutoring workforce, public education career pathways in underserved communities, and closing the achievement gap by providing high-quality tutoring and mentorship to students in need.

About Silicon Valley Education Foundation

Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SV[e]F) is dedicated to delivering and advocating for equitable STEM education that inspires and prepares students for college and careers. Through our established programs and strong partnerships with districts and educators, we tackle educational barriers, create impactful solutions, and elevate student performance to ensure a brighter future for all.

Click here to register

Contact

Bay Area Tutoring Association

510 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA Phone: (408) 945-8003

Website: www.bayareatutor.org

Santa Clara County Office of Education

1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131

Phone: (408) 453-6500

Website: www.sccoe.org

Media Contact

Chris Norwood, Bay Area Tutoring Association, 1 (408) 945-8003, chris.norwood@bayareatutor.org, https://bayareatutor.org/ 

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DANAconnect and eSource Capital Launch PayrollTrace for Digital Payroll Compliance

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PayrollTrace is an innovative, secure platform for paperless payroll receipt delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and real-time traceability.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DANAconnect, the leading company in automated business communications, in collaboration with eSource Capital, a prominent Google Cloud Partner in Latin America, announce the launch of PayrollTrace, an innovative platform designed for the secure and efficient digital delivery of payroll receipts, ensuring regulatory compliance and complete traceability in every transaction.

Paul Kienholz, CEO of DANAconnect, highlighted: “PayrollTrace is the next step in automating critical business processes, enabling companies to eliminate paper and manage payroll receipt deliveries with full confidence and transparency, while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

PayrollTrace automates the delivery of payroll receipts through multiple channels, including email and SMS, completely eliminating the use of paper or reliance on email. This solution not only simplifies human resources processes but also ensures regulatory compliance with verifiable technical reports that allow companies to manage and audit receipt deliveries in real time.

Paul Kienholz, CEO of DANAconnect, highlighted: “PayrollTrace is the next step in automating critical business processes, enabling companies to eliminate paper and manage payroll receipt deliveries with full confidence and transparency, while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

Juan Aguilera Franceschi, Managing Partner at eSource Capital, added: “Our partnership with DANAconnect allows us to offer companies in the region a robust solution that optimizes payroll management. PayrollTrace provides the security and flexibility companies need to manage payments efficiently and sustainably.”

The partnership between DANAconnect and eSource Capital combines DANAconnect’s strength in omnichannel business communications with eSource Capital’s expertise in cloud digital transformation. Together, they aim to provide businesses across the Americas with a comprehensive solution that not only optimizes payroll delivery but also ensures compliance with local regulations, guaranteeing that every transaction is backed by complete audits.

About DANAconnect

DANAconnect is a North American company and a leader in communication automation for financial companies through its omnichannel platform. It sends communications to more than 10% of the population of the Americas every month, ensuring secure deliveries, traceability, and large-scale regulatory compliance.

About eSource Capital

eSource Capital is a leading Google Cloud partner in Latin America, specializing in digital transformation and cloud solutions. With a focus on Google Workspace and Google Cloud, eSource Capital helps companies optimize their operations in the digital environment.

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Fabiana Arroyo, DANAconnect Corp., 1 8556003262, info@payrolltrace.com, https://www.payrolltrace.com

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Siemon Announces Optical Patching Solutions for GenAI Networks Using NVIDIA Accelerated Computing

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Siemon announces it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks.

WATERTOWN, Conn., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, today announced it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks. Large complex GPU clusters can benefit from using structured cabling patch panels versus point-to-point cabling. Siemon acts as a trusted advisor to customers by providing expert advice and best practice recommendations for design & deployment of NVIDIA AI Infrastructure.

“Siemon is very familiar with NVIDIA reference architectures and has worked with many customers to design and deploy NVIDIA clusters… Siemon offers a full range of AI-ready fiber cabling, DAC, and AOC solutions that support 400G, 800G, and 1.6T applications.”

As part of the solution integration, Siemon has joined the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) as a Solution Advisor Consultant. NPN Solution Advisor Consultants provide consultation services and expert advice to customers looking to implement NVIDIA-based solutions or technologies. Siemon joins the network to offer its expertise in addressing the unique infrastructure and cabling challenges presented by accelerated computing.

NVIDIA optical reach specifications are calculated assuming two optical patch panels are used in the link and assuming each employ two optical connectors, which makes for a total allowance of four optical connectors in the link. The Siemon optical patching solutions meet NVIDIA requirements and provide customers with flexibility and ease of management.

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Brian Baum, Siemon, 1 8609454200, brian_baum@siemon.com

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AMSimpkins & Associates Awarded Wisconsin Technical Purchasing Consortium Contract RFB 25-002TP – for Identity Verification Solutions

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AMSimpkins & Associates has been awarded the Wisconsin Technical Colleges Purchasing Consortium (WTC-PC) contract for Identity Verification Solutions. This partnership includes providing their advanced S.A.F.E. (Student Application Fraudulent Examination) platform to 16 Wisconsin technical colleges, enhancing security and safeguarding against fraudulent student applications. With a focus on higher education, AMSA aims to support these institutions in maintaining the integrity of their admissions processes and preventing identity fraud. This collaboration underscores AMSA’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored for the education sector.

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AMSimpkins & Associates is proud to announce its selection by the Wisconsin Technical College System Purchasing Consortium (WTC-PC) to provide Identity Verification Solutions through the S.A.F.E. platform. The WTC-PC comprises 16 independent, publicly funded two-year technical colleges across Wisconsin, including Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, and Milwaukee Area Technical College, among others.

“We are honored by the Wisconsin Technical College Consortium’s trust in AMSA. This partnership further emphasizes our commitment to providing secure, innovative identity verification solutions that support the needs of educational institutions in protecting their students and operations.”

With a focus on preventing identity fraud, AMSimpkins & Associates’ comprehensive solutions will strengthen the security measures across admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes, ensuring secure verification and compliance with federal and state regulations. S.A.F.E. will now support Wisconsin’s higher education system, offering its cutting-edge technology to streamline operations and safeguard student data.

“We are honored by the Wisconsin Technical College Consortium’s trust in AMSimpkins & Associates,” said Maurice Simpkins, President and Founder. “This partnership further emphasizes our commitment to providing secure, innovative identity verification solutions that support the needs of educational institutions in protecting their students and operations.”

As part of this agreement, AMSimpkins & Associates will deliver comprehensive services, including system integration, training, and ongoing support to ensure seamless implementation. S.A.F.E.’s capabilities are designed to evolve with growing threats of fraudulent activities, keeping institutions one step ahead in securing student identities.

Institutions in the Wisconsin Technical College System:

Blackhawk Technical CollegeChippewa Valley Technical CollegeFox Valley Technical CollegeGateway Technical CollegeLakeshore Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical CollegeMid-State Technical CollegeMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeMoraine Park Technical CollegeNicolet Area Technical CollegeNorthcentral Technical CollegeNortheast Wisconsin Technical CollegeNorthwood Technical CollegeSouthwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeWaukesha County Technical CollegeWestern Technical College

The S.A.F.E. platform’s advanced identity verification services will play a pivotal role in securing sensitive data and ensuring a safe and fraud-free environment for Wisconsin’s technical colleges and their students.

For more information about AMSimpkins & Associates and the S.A.F.E. platform, please visit amsa-highered.com.

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LAQWACIA SIMPKINS, AMSimpkins & Associates, 1 6786824193, LSIMPKINS@AMSA-CONSULTING.COM, amsa-highered.com

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