Application Processing and Delivery System Update: What's New for 2005-2006
The objective of the ED videoconference series is to conduct a two-way exchange of information between the current ED leadership and the academic community.

Rebroadcast:
Tues., May 24th, 8:00-10:00pm

Dropout Prevention: Catching Students Before It's Too Late
This broadcast will address questions such as: How does the No Child Left Behind Act help to ensure that public school districts be held accountable for the timely graduation of their students? What do successful dropout prevention and recovery programs look like? How can schools do a better job of reaching out to at-risk students and addressing their needs before they leave school? In what ways can schools and districts keep better track of students who stop going to school? What programs are available to help parents and schools keep students in school? In what ways can schools better prepare students for the rigors of high school?

Rebroadcast:
Wed., May 11th, 9:00-10:00am
Tues., May 17th, 8:00-9:00pm
Wed., May 25th, 9:00-10:00am
Tues., May 31st, 8:00-9:00pm

Getting There: Four Paths to Law School
Four law school students from varied backgrounds recount their individual journey through the law school application process. Admission professionals supplement the students' stories with expert advice.

Rebroadcast:
Tues., May 10th, 8:00-8:20pm

MESA Student Success
This broadcast from Consumnes River College profiles a successful program that helps community college students studying math, science and engineering transfer to a four-year school.

Rebroadcast:
Tues., May 10th, 8:44-8:55pm

Women are Surgeons
This program highlights the careers and personal lives of three women surgeons and encourages students who are interested in medical careers to make proper curriculum choices.

Rebroadcast:
Tues., May 10th, 8:20-8:44pm

Drug and Alcohol Prevention: Keeping Kids on the Right Track
This broadcast from the U.S. Department of Education will explore how parents, schools and the community are working together to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to make wise, informed choices about drug and alcohol abuse. The program will: share what the U.S. Department of Education offers schools and districts on drug and alcohol abuse prevention, explain what research tells us about the effect of drug and alcohol abuse on an adolescent’s physical and mental development, provide tips on how to talk to children about drug and alcohol abuse, explain what effective prevention programs look like, suggest ways that parents, schools and the community work together and share resources for parents and schools on prevention and intervention.

Migrant Education: A Way of Life
A 60 minute documentary...Takes us on a journey to discover the many young people throughout California who are challenged by the Migrant workers way of life as they attempt to pursue equal and accessible education opportunities. Join migrant educators and the families they serve on this remarkable journey into California's Migrant Education programs. Meet the many dedicated staff, and learn how collaborative efforts between community agencies, activists and educators are paving the way for a wide range of educational and social services to remote and urban settings throughout California.