Cathy Grace, founding director of Mississippi State University's Early Childhood Institute, has been named the 2009 recipient of the Winter-Reed Partnership Award. The award ceremony will be held Sept. 21, 2009 at Hunter Henry Center's Parker Ballroom on the campus of Mississippi State University. Please check back soon for details about tickets and sponsorship information. "I am so very honored to even be considered for such a prestigious award," said Dr. Grace. "All of the individuals previously honored have been my heroes throughout the years. I am truly humbled and appreciative of this recognition of work I have done over the years with hundreds of people committed to young people in our state."
June 2009 Partners Newsletter Download MAPE's latest newsletter, which contains information about Cathy Grace, winner of the 2009 Winter-Reed Partnership Award, coverage of the 2009 Governor's Awards, and guidance on launching a partnership from Phil Hardwick, MAPE past president. Photos of Governor's Award winners are also posted on the Calendar/News page.
50 Ways to Help People Like Your School - or Business Rebecca Starling, Partners in Education Coordinator with Jackson Public Schools and a MAPE board member, works to partner local business and community organizations with the district’s 59 schools. She recently issued some advice to principals about ways to make partners feel comfortable with their schools. "I thought that her advice to the principals was right on point, and it's good advice for any business owner or CEO who wants to improve customer service," said Phil Hardwick, president of MAPE. Go here to read Rebecca's list.
Our Mission The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education is committed solely to providing training and materials to help build local support for the success of all students.
Our Vision We envision Mississippi having Every Community Behind Every Child.
Education and community leaders have said:
"The way to improve the quality of life in Mississippi is to make education the number one priority."
"If a school fails, then the community has failed."
"When the total community becomes immersed in the school, things get better. They get a lot better."
History
MAPE has served as a statewide network of educators and community partners since 1984. MAPE was designated as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in 1994.
Services
Networking through Membership and Regional Meetings.
Training through our State Seminar, Partnership Basics and Site Based Consulting.
Materials such as newsletters, program guidelines, forms and best practices.
Awards and Recognition through the Governor's Awards Luncheon for Outstanding School Community Partnerships.
Put our organization to work for your community today! Email us for more information.
Mississippi Association of Partners in Education P.O. Box 2803 Madison, MS 39130-2803 Phone: (601) 605-0577 Fax: (601) 853-4408 Email:PartnersinEd@aol.com
Using our online registration form to join MAPE or to register for the annual seminar and/or the Winter-Reed Tribute Dinner:
If you have not already paid membership dues, choose a membership level and add it to your shopping cart. If your dues have been paid for 2007, skip to #2.
Once the seminar schedule has been posted, choose your seminar registration and add it to your shopping cart.
If you are attending only the luncheon, choose the appropriate luncheon price and place it in your shopping cart.
Click "View Cart" to view the items in your shopping cart and complete your transaction. NOTE: If you do not have pop-up blockers, your cart may appear in a new window each time you add an item to it. There is no need to click View Cart in this case.
All transactions are processed through PayPal, the world's largest and most respected online payment system. PayPal guarantees all transactions safe.
1. CHOOSE A MEMBERSHIP TYPE (or skip if membership already paid) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP - $500 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP - $300
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP - $100
EDUCATOR/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP - $25
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION OR DONATION
LUNCHEON ONLY - MEMBER PRICE After March 20 - $50
LUNCHEON ONLY - NON-MEMBER PRICE After March 20 - $55
LUNCHEON ONLY - RESERVED TABLE OF 10 - $450
WINTER-REED AWARD DINNER (2009 date to be determined) Individual Ticket - $50
