Message from the President
At
Forefront Curriculum, we have seen first hand how the Internet
can generate excitement in a classroom by connecting students with
the world and bringing new ideas to life! Since all of our authors
are practicing educators, we know the importance of quality materials
that are easy to understand and integrate into your curriculum every
day. We work hard to provide you with the latest practical strategies,
activities, and handouts so you can focus on helping students develop
a love for learning.
Sarah
DiRuscio is one of only 50 Google
certified teachers in the world. She conducts technology based seminars
for K-12 educators and administrators throughout the country. We
have trained over 55,000 teachers to effectively integrate
technology, especially the Internet, into their classroom curriculum.
Through our hands-on instruction, we help teachers infuse technology
into the daily curriculum engaging students in collaboration, research
and expressive activities. We are available to come to your school
site and conduct seminars tailored to meet your specific curricular
needs!
Forefront
Curriculum motivates educators to use technology in their classrooms
and provide students with a more stimulating learning experience.
Our seminars focus on how to make the
best use of the Internet and weave it into classroom curriculum
so teachers keep current with evolving technology. Our goal is to
help educators feel comfortable using the Internet so they can integrate
technology into their lesson plans. We all know our students are
becoming increasingly computer-savvy; we want to support educators
so they can excel as well! Together we can revolutionize the classroom,
prepare our students for the 21st century, and make a difference!
We look forward to our new "partnership" and would love
to hear your suggestions or answer any questions. Want
to see Sarah's resume?
Sincerely,
Sarah DiRuscio
President & Founder
Sarah is 1 of
the
Top 50 in World
Who
is Sarah DiRuscio?
Sarah A. DiRuscio is the President and Founder of Forefront Curriculum,
an Internet training and curriculum development company specializing
in K-12 Education. Dedicated to helping educators use the Internet
and technology effectively in the classroom, Mrs. DiRuscio conducts
training seminars and frequently speaks at technology and education
conferences around the country! Mrs. DiRuscio is available to conduct
technology training seminars, develop specialized curriculum, or
consult on a wide variety of technology issues. See several of the
lessons she and the Forefront Curriculum developers created for
the NCTM (math) web site.
Click here for Sarah DiRuscio's Resume
Educational
Background
Mrs.
DiRuscio's educational background includes a Masters in Education
and Technology, a Multiple Subject Credential, and a Learning Handicapped
Credential from San Jose State University. She received her B.A.
from Mills College in Oakland, California. Her classroom experience
includes both the elementary and junior high levels at schools in
the heart of the Silicon Valley! Forefront Curriculum is located
near Sacramento, California!
Information on Forefront Curriculum Seminars
Conference
Presentations
Mrs. DiRuscio has spoken at many of the leading technology and education
conferences around the country! These include:
*California School Board Association (CSBA)
*Connected Classroom Conference (CCC)
*National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)
*Computer Using Educators (CUE)
*Capital Area Science Education Leaders (CASEL)
*Bureau of Education & Research (BER)
*Institute of Educational Development (IED)
*Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties Conference (TRLD)
Published
Works
Sarah DiRuscio has written eight Internet books for K-12 Educators
and developed curriculum for numerous web sites including: Classroom
Connect, Marco Polo, NCTM (math), EdSITEment, NEH, 10th Planet,
NASA, Microsoft, and more.
Enhancing
Science Curriculum with the Net
(Grades 6-12)
published by Forefront Curriculum-Bureau of Education & Research
Seminar
Enhancing
Classroom Curriculum with the Net (Grades K-6)
published by Forefront Curriculum
Enhancing
Classroom Curriculum with the Net (Grades 6-12)
published by Forefront Curriculum-Bureau of Education & Research
Seminar
What's
New in Technology-Practical Strategies for Making Best Use of Technology
Tools and the Net in your Classroom Curriculum (Grades
6-12)
published
by Forefront Curriculum-Bureau of Education & Research Seminar
Internet Science Curriculum Guide
published by Classroom Connect
Internet
Skills for School Success-Student Workbook
published by Forefront Curriculum
Internet
ABCs for Elementary Students
published by Forefront Curriculum
National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Lessons
created by the Forefront Curriculum development team for NCTM Illuminations
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Internet
Training & Curriculum Development for K-12 Educators
Sarah
DiRuscio can provide outstanding "hands-on" technology
training at your school. Learn more about how she can motivate
your teachers to use computers on a daily basis!
