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Education

Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm Earns Cognia Accreditation

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Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm in Frisco announced today that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™.

Frisco, TX – USA | May 26, 2021 — Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm in Frisco announced today that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school is accredited, and that Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm is recognized across the nation as a school that meets Cognia Standards of Quality, and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.

“School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Malak Stewart, Owner. “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”

To earn Cognia accreditation, a school district also must implement a continuous process of improvement, and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards, is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”

Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about the Cognia Accreditation at www.cognia.org.

About Cognia:

Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to institutions and other education providers. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, our 36,000 institutions serve and support nearly 25 million students and five million educators every day. Cognia serves as trusted partner in advancing learning for all. Find out more at www.cognia.org.

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Press & Media contact:
Malak Agha
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Lawler Farm
7040 Independence Pkwy,
Frisco, TX 75035
United States
+1 469-888-4700
www.kidsrkids.com/lawler-farm-in-frisco/

Education

Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prosper Earns Cognia Accreditation

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Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prosper announced today that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™.

Prosper, TX – USA | May 26, 2021 — Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prosper announced today that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school is accredited, and that Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prosper is recognized across the nation as a school that meets Cognia Standards of Quality, and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.

“School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prosper a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Malak Stewart, Owner. “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”

To earn Cognia accreditation, a school district also must implement a continuous process of improvement, and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prosper is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards, is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”

Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about the Cognia Accreditation at www.cognia.org.

About Cognia:

Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to institutions and other education providers. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, our 36,000 institutions serve and support nearly 25 million students and five million educators every day. Cognia serves as trusted partner in advancing learning for all. Find out more at www.cognia.org.

YouTube Video Links:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepol1PGq5qmA2VppoQIC8A/featured

Social Media Links:
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Press & Media Contact:
Malak Agha
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prosper
130 North Coit Rd.,
Prosper, TX 75078
United States
+1 469-296-1500
www.kidsrkids.com/prosper/

Sports

First Nations Self-Defense, SAFE International Self Defense Certification For First Nations

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SAFE International Self Defense experts have expanded their self-defense services to include First Nations self-defense certification for those living and working in the First Nation communities.

Toronto, Canada, December 08, 2014 – (Straight Line PR) – SAFE International Self Defense experts have expanded their self-defense services to include First Nations self-defense certification for those living and working in the First Nation communities.

1. Aboriginal people are two times more likely than non-Aboriginal people to experience a violent victimization such as an assault, sexual assault or robbery.

2. Those aged 15 to 34 years were nearly two and a half times more likely to experience a violent victimization compared to those who were 35 years and older.

3. Aboriginal people were almost twice as likely to be the victim of spousal violence as non-Aboriginals. The homicide rate for an Aboriginal individual was almost seven times higher than that for non-Aboriginal people.

SAFE International™ First Nations intends to change these statistics by ensuring that all Aboriginal people are free from harm and get home to their families daily… safe and sound. SAFE International has taken the first step to making this possible. Recently SAFE International certified some members from the Timiskaming First Nations so that they can instruct members of their community in how to better protect themselves. The SAFE™ philosophy of self-protection is unlike any other. This is not a martial arts program, nor is it designed with complicated techniques that require hours and hours of practice. For starters, the main focus is not even on the physical component of self defense, but rather, on the awareness and avoidance aspect. At SAFE International™ they believe in providing individuals with the skills that can help prevent situations from getting physical in the first place. Unfortunately this preferred outcome isn’t always possible so there is hands-on training as well, based on real-life scenarios.

Another thing that distinguishes the self-defense program for First Nation communities from so many others is the approach they take. All of their seminars are taught by incorporating a great deal of humour, yes, humour. Without a doubt self defense is a very serious topic, however, the instruction of it doesn’t have to be intimidating or frightening. If you think back to some of the previous lessons you learned, I bet you would find that the ones you recall, and retained the most knowledge from, were the ones taught in an entertaining and memorable way.

What are the benefits to becoming A SAFE Certified Instructor?

1. You will give the residents of your First Nation community the skills to feel, and be safer!

2. You will be able to teach participants how to recognize and avoid violence before it begins!

3. You will have the ability to teach others how to verbally de-escalate violence!

For more information, you can go directly to their main website at http://safeinternational.biz/first-nation/. You can also call them toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at info@safeinternational.biz

Contact:
Chris Roberts
Managing Director
SAFE International
22 Spruce St.
Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0
1-800-465-5972
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Healthcare

Advanced Data Systems’ MedicsDocAssistant™ EHR Receives Quest Diagnostics Quality Solutions Certification

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Advanced Data Systems (ADS) announced today that MedicsDocAssistant v. 7.0 is certified as a Silver Quality Solution by Quest Diagnostics under Quest’s Health IT Quality Solutions™ Program (the “Program”).

Paramus, NJ, USA (June 12, 2014) — Advanced Data Systems (ADS) announced today that MedicsDocAssistant v. 7.0 is certified as a Silver Quality Solution by Quest Diagnostics under Quest’s Health IT Quality Solutions™ Program (the “Program”). Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services.

As a certified Health IT Quality Solution, ADS and MedicsDocAssistant have been recognized by Quest Diagnostics as meeting or exceeding advanced industry standards for health IT quality and for providing a streamlined, interoperable solution that enables secure clinical laboratory ordering and results reporting through Quest Diagnostics connectivity solutions.

Quest Diagnostics created the Health IT Quality Solutions Program to collaborate with providers of electronic health record (EHR) and other clinical technologies to achieve optimized levels of clinical and operational quality for the benefit of physician practices, hospitals and integrated delivery networks. The Program is designed to maximize data quality and data and business process interoperability between Quest Diagnostics and select EHR solutions that meet Quest’s high standards.

David Barzillai, President of ADS, said, “We take pride in working with Quest Diagnostics and in being able to have our MedicsDocAssistant EHR attain certification as a Quest Diagnostics Silver Quality Solution. In addition to that, MedicsDocAssistant v. 7.0 is certified as a complete EHR for Stage 2 Meaningful Use, and excellent for a wide range of primary care and specialty practices of any size.”

To be eligible for the Program, an EHR solution must have an approved and commercially viable interface to Quest Diagnostics web services Data Exchange Service which processes both lab orders and results.

An EHR solution can then qualify for one of three certification tiers-Silver, Gold, or Platinum-by meeting an increasingly stringent and comprehensive set of criteria related to EHR solution functional capabilities, implementation processes, and other mutually-beneficial business activity.

“Certified vendors have clearly demonstrated their commitment to helping healthcare providers use technology at the highest levels of quality and process excellence in order to meet a growing set of challenges relating to information technology, regulatory requirements, and industry demands,” said Keith C. Drake, Ph.D., Quality Solutions Program Executive, Quest Diagnostics. The focus of ADS on quality and lab interoperability validates their leadership in the marketplace.”

For more information on Quest Diagnostics Health IT Quality Solutions Program, visit QuestDiagnostics.com/QualitySolutions.

About Advanced Data Systems: ADS is a leading provider of interoperable automation solutions to medical practices, behavioral health practices, imaging centers, and to revenue cycle management companies. The Medics Suite from ADS includes MedicsDocAssistant, certified as a complete EHR for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use (visit http://www.adsc.com for details on our certifications), MedicsPremier™ and MedicsElite™ for comprehensive practice management, and MedicsRIS™ for radiology. The Medics Suite is integrated as a unified solution or can be obtained separately per the needs of the practice. They can be utilized in Client Server or Cloud / ASP format. ADS provides quick Implementation, comprehensive Training and excellent ongoing US-based Support with Updates. Thousands of providers rely on solutions from ADS.

Media Contacts:
Marc E. Klar
800-899-4237, Ext. 2061
marc.klar@adsc.com

Alison Mark
203-451-9114
alison@healthflashmarketing.com

Business

AuraPortal, the World-Class, Acclaimed BPM Software, Receives Certification from TEC

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Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), global leaders in the research, evaluation and selection of enterprise software solutions, have awarded AuraPortal their certificate for BPM Systems.

Boca Raton, Florida, June 26, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that after a thorough analysis, Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) have accredited AuraPortal as a Certified Product in the business process management software field.

To achieve this certificate AuraPortal surpassed the questionnaire prepared by TEC covering 100 features and functions of the application and made a profound demonstration of the product to TEC analysts.

According to comments from TEC in their blog:
“As from the demonstration for the certificate, AuraPortal’s characteristics for the model were evident, as was its ease of use and task transition. AuraPortal differs from the competition thanks to its powerful process modeling tool and its wide but easy adaptability, configuration and use. Its powerful tool for managing workflow (creating, editing and monitoring) gives it great potential for both simple and complex projects in the process management field.”

To access the full article, click here (http://bit.ly/12Q8xKE)

About Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC):
TEC provides software selection services to companies throughout America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

TEC has more than 50 partners throughout the mainstream media.

The TEC Web sites have over 3 million registered members and more than 1 million visitors per month.

TEC newsletters reach around 1 million subscribers worldwide.

More than 22,000 senior decision-makers trust in TEC Advisor for assistance with their evaluation and project selection software.

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

Contact:
Nina Moon
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Technology

Innova Biosciences is Proud to Announce Award of ISO 9001:2008 Certification

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Innova Biosciences has had its work processes accredited to internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standards.

Cambridge, UK, January 16, 2013 – Innova Biosciences the original manufacturer and provider of high quality bioconjugation services, used primarily in research, diagnostics and the biotech industry, announced today that it has recently achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Innova Biosciences has had its work processes accredited to internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standards. In working towards this, every operational process within Innova Biosciences was analysed and challenged resulting in a more efficient and agile organisation.

Innova Biosciences Executive Director, Andy Lane stated ‘We are extremely proud to obtain ISO 9001:2008 certification, which is an important milestone in the development of the company. It is a significant achievement, but more importantly, demonstrates the commitment to a level of excellence upon which our customers in all sectors can depend. Our attention to quality and continuous improvement of our QMS is reflected in Innova obtaining this accolade.’

About Innova Biosciences Limited;
Innova Biosciences is a growing, dynamic business based in Cambridge, UK. At the core of Innova’s business are Lightning-Link® and InnovaCoat® technologies that simplify the production of antibody-based reagents. The expanding portfolio of products is sold to research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and diagnostic companies worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

For more information, please see www.innovabiosciences.com

Contact:
Mathew Taylor
Director
Algorythm Solutions Ltd
10 Torkington St
Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2UY
+44 (0)773 403 2112
mtaylor@algorythmsolutions.com
http://www.algorythmsolutions.com

Education

HealthEdSolutions.com Preps Healthcare Professionals for Certification with New PALS and ACLS Practice Questions

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Leading Provider of ACLS Certification Releases ACLS and PALS Practice Tests and New Certification Preparation Special Section

Lincoln, NE, January 10, 2012 – Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) online certification, has released a series of ACLS and PALS practice tests to help healthcare providers and first responders prepare for their certification or recertification exam.

Available practice materials include:

* ACLS Certification Practice Test
* ACLS Recertification Practice Test
* ACLS Certification Free Practice Quiz
* ACLS Recertification Free Practice Quiz
* PALS Recertification Practice Test
* PALS Certification Practice Test
* PALS Recertification Free Practice Quiz
* PALS Certification Free Practice Quiz

The free ACLS and PALS practice quizzes each offer three, five-question sample tests. Full ACLS and PALS practice tests, both complete with 50 timed, multiple-choice PALS or ACLS practice questions, are available for $35. A full 50-question PALS recertification practice exam and ACLS recertification practice test are also available for $35. A portion of this fee can be applied to the purchase price of the full certification course. Practice tests are available at http://www.healthedsolutions.com/practice-tests.aspx.

“Health Education Solutions’ practice tests are a convenient solution for healthcare professionals and first responders who are preparing for the ACLS and PALS exams,” said Melissa Marks, president of Health Education Solutions. “With ACLS and PALS practice questions that closely mirror those that will be included in the exams, the tests and quizzes offer these busy professionals the opportunity to preview questions and practice skills prior to certification.”

Immediately following the test, the practice tests and quizzes provide test-takers with answers to the questions that were incorrectly answered to help them identify the areas that may need more study time and attention prior to the full certification exam.

Accompanying the ACLS and PALS practice tests and quizzes is a new Practice Tests Special Section, complete with information about ACLS practice questions (2012), studying techniques, comparisons of the test options and advice for test-taking success.

ACLS and PALS courses and practice tests were developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Neb. To meet the needs of healthcare professionals whose employers require American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification, Health Education Solutions now offers HeartCode® ACLS courses, the official, self-directed, comprehensive e-learning program from the AHA. Individuals taking this course will receive an official AHA ACLS provider card after they complete part one (cognitive) and parts two and three (practice skills and skills check).

For more information about online ACLS certification, online PALS certification and practice exams, please visit http://www.healthedsolutions.com/articles/acls-practice-questions-2012.

About Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES, a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI), offers ACLS and PALS courses developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Contact:
Shannon Fern
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020
sfern@csg-pr.com
http://www.healthedsolutions.com

Education, Software

Nominations Invited for Requirements Engineering Workshop (December 11th 2010 at QBI Noida)

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QBI Institute (www.qbi.in) a leading training provider in Disciplines of Quality, Business Analysis & implementation with a focus on Software, Electronics and IT industry is conducting a workshop/Seminar for Requirement Engineering on 11th Dec 2010 at Noida (NCR Delhi) India. The workshop will address various requirements Engineering issues with special focus on Software, IT, Hardware and Electronics Industry. Requirements engineering is primarily a communication activity with significant consequences. Communication problems can begin early on if project participants have different ideas of exactly what “requirements” are. Requirements management is important in reducing the time and cost of system development. Requirement Engineering contains some scientific processes by which it is possible to discovering, documenting and maintaining user’s requirements very effectively. It is the first step in Software Business Analysis and has significant impact on the project success. Right Requirement Analysis results in solutions capable of meeting expectations and satisfaction of all the stake holders in both short and longer terms.

A project needs to address three levels of requirements, which come from different sources at different project stages: Business Requirement, User Requirement and Functional Requirement. Requirement Engineering Workshop from QBI Institute will focus on how Requirements Elicitation, Documentation, Validation and Management Techniques. This workshop is primarily intended for Solution Developers, Testers, Business Analysts, Project Managers and Technical Writers who have to engage in this activity. IT, ITES, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), KPO (Knowledge Process Sourcing) professionals who have interest in Business Analysis and Requirement Management are also welcome. Further details can be obtained from www.qbi.in or From Mr Akhil Sharma Deputy Dean, email: deputy.dean@qbi.in, Mobile No.: +91-9818783209

About QBI Institute:

QBI Institute focuses on Quality, Business Analysis and Implementation Disciplines. It is through these three specialization areas QBI wishes to achieve Business Excellence for its program participants and clients. At QBI our focus industries are Software, Hardware and Electronics and Services. The flagship program of the Institute is Certified Software Business Analyst Program which is available in both on campus and distance learning modes. The Institute follows a practitioners approach and conducts Industry workshops and seminars on a routine basis.