[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           RECOGNIZING CARLISLE AND McCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize two schools in my 
district that have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education 
for their achievements as Title I schools.
  These schools, Carlisle Elementary Schools in Boaz, Alabama and 
McCord Elementary School in Albertville, Alabama, were selected for 
this award through a competitive process coordinated and managed by the 
state education agency. The principals of these schools, Ms. Kim Mintz 
and Mr. Richard Cole respectively, deserve this national recognition 
for their unwavering dedication to the academic achievement of their 
students.
  Title I schools are located in high poverty areas and receive funding 
to improve teacher training and learning for at-risk children. These 
two schools and the 97 others in the nation that are also receiving 
these awards, are schools that have far exceeded expectations; they 
have truly gone the extra mile to give these children a chance to 
succeed. In turn, these children, supported by their families, have 
worked hard and set an example for students everywhere.
  The recognition is based on six criteria: opportunity for all 
children to meet proficient and advanced levels of performance; 
professional development for teachers and administrators; coordination 
with other programs; curriculum development and instruction to support 
achievement to high standards; partnerships developed among the school, 
parents, and the local community; and three years of successful 
achievement and testing data.
  The awards will be presented on May 2 in Indianapolis at the 2000 
International Reading Association Conference. Mr. Speaker, I commend 
the faculty, staff, parents, and students for making these schools such 
a landmark of achievement in the State of Alabama.

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