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Monday, November 17, 2008
Tech-4-ALL-CT Project
We are pleased to announce the Tech-4-ALL-CT Project has been launched in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury. Each launch was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Tech-4-ALL-CT Project gives 300 low-income families, initially from Housing Authority and HUD properties, computer training, a refurbished computer, one year of high speed internet access and technical support, all at no charge. These families have school-age children living at home, and do not have technology access in their home.

The 4 objectives of this 1 year pilot project are: 1. Increase technology access for low-income students and their families; 2. Improve learning opportunities and educational outcomes for low-income students; 3. Increase technological skills for family members of low-income students; and 4. Increase parental/family involvement in low-income students’ educational activities.

For additional information, please contact Curtis Hill, at 203-410-3679.

Thank you!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NewAlliance Foundation
We are please to announce our community partner, NewAlliance Foundation, has awarded CfAL with a $2,500 grant, to expand our Technology Cascade & Training program at Columbus Family Academy School. Through this grant, 20 parents of students who attend Columbus Family Academy School will recieve computer training covering computer hardware, software, how to use a mouse, Windows operating system, word processing, email, Internet navigation and anti-virus tools. When the parents complete the training, they will also receive a refurbished computer and home installation.

We greatly appreciate our partnership with the NewAlliance Foundation and the grant that will help parents and their children on the path of life long learning.

From all of us at CfAL, a big thank you to the NewAlliance Foundation.

Sincerely,

Curtis M. Hill

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Parent Training

On October 22nd and 23rd, 17 parents from twelve participating elementary schools attended six sessions of computer training. Training covered computer hardware, software, word processing, email and Internet navigation.

Parents received a Certificates of Completion for attending the "Computers Can Be Fun" course. Within a few days after graduating, these parents also received a computer, which CfAL installed in their home.

We are thankful to these parents who have participated in our program and have committed to helping their children improve their education. Our next parent computer training classes will start on November 3rd for English speaking parents and November 4th for Spanish speaking parents.

For more information, please contact Curtis Hill, 203-410-3679.

Monday, October 06, 2008
Newest Board Member

We are pleased to announce that Sequella Coleman has joined the CfAL Board of Directors. Sequella has been an Assistant Principal or Principal in the New Haven Public School District for the past 8 years. She has been in the field of education for more than 25 years, and is the currently the Principal of the John S. Martinez School, where she has been the Principal for the past 5 years. The John S. Martinez School is one of CfAL’s partner schools.

Sequella holds a variety of degrees including a BA in Social Psychology, Masters in Public Service Administration, and a 6th year Certificate in Educational Leadership. She recently served as Board Chair for the Foote School Association.

Having Sequella on the Board, gives CfAL a broader perspective within the New Haven Public School System.

Please join us in welcoming Sequella to the Board.

Thank you

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
How to Start Your Own Business
During a 3 week period in August, CfAL instructed a group of ten 13 to 17 year old New Haven Housing Authority students on "How to Start Your Own Business". Training included completed a business plan template using MS Word, creating a budget using MS Excel and presenting their business and financials using MS Powerpoint.

Feedback from the students and New Haven Housing Authority management indicated the training was well received and the Housing Authority wants CfAL to put on another class at the end of this academic year.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Minimum Configuration

Concepts for Adaptive Learning accepts computer systems, processors and monitors, that must be working, and meet the following minimum configuration level:

1. IBM compatible Pentium IV level systems, no MACs, that have processors running at 1.0 GHz or faster.

2. with 128 megabytes of memory (RAM) or larger

3. with a hard drive that is 10 gigabytes or larger

4. with a CD-ROM drive

5. For Monitors, they must be 17 inch and color, without cracked cases or scratched screens.

If you have any questions as to whether the system you are considering donating meets these requirements, please contact Curtis Hill at 203-410-3679.

Thank you,