Study Island is perfect for summer!

Great for summer learning! Students can access Study Island all summer long to review and practice at any computer. Offering some incentive for them to do so, will help you help them review the GLCEs and help prevent summer learning loss.

Study Island’s Online GLCE Mastery Program:
• A simple tool that can make a huge impact on student achievement
• Aligned and specifically written to the Michigan Assessment Frameworks (GLCE)
• Offers terrific student data for teachers and administrators for identifying gaps and weaknesses BEFORE the test window
• Fully web-based, students can use the program not just at school, but at home or library as well - reinforcing the home-school connection

I can be reached at kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com or 800-419-3191 ext. 7627, with any questions or for further information.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel

During the month of April, if you order a 2 year subscription of Study Island you get the 3rd year FREE!

During the month of April, if you order a 2 year subscription of Study Island you get the 3rd year FREE!

Here are 3 great reasons to consider using Study Island at your school:

1.) Will Study Island make a difference is students’ scores?

* Yes, in a 2007-2008 teacher survey of the over 17,000 schools using Study Island, 97.4% say Study Island helped increase their test scores


2.) Is Study Island cost effective?

* Yes, a current survey of Study Island teachers said 96.1% plan on renewing Study Island next school year, indicating the program is reasonably priced and cost effective.


3.) How easy is Study Island to use?

* Very, 94.0% of teachers using Study Island say their students enjoy it, so implementing Study Island into your curriculum will be met with enthusiasm from students

Study Island Summer Contest

What keeps students motivated over the summer? Competition!

Create a challenge for students to keep them using Study Island over the summer.

Just follow these easy steps for a successful Study Island summer:

1. Decide how you will measure Study Island success, ideas include:
 Total number of questions answered
 Number of Blue Ribbons
 Amount of time spent on the Island

2. Announce the contest before school is out for the summer

3. Send a letter home informing parents of the contest (also attached)

4. Message students in Study Island throughout the summer for added motivation

5. Announce the winners at the beginning of the school year and celebrate!
 Pizza Party
 Names on Study Island bulletin board
 Note in school newsletter
 Free homework pass


I hope this information is helpful. As always, please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.

Thank you,

Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com

Study Island this summer!

Study Island is the ideal program that will focus on GLCE review and remediation this summer. Starting Study Island this time of year is important to allow teachers and students to become comfortable with Study Island before summer.

Offering some incentive for them to use Study Island, will help you help them prevent summer learning loss while reviewing and practicing for the MEAP until they return to school. When students return to school in September, teachers will then have the data to assess each student.


Please let me know if you would like further Study Island summer ideas or would like to meet for a brief Study Island presentation at your school.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com/

Study Island new program

Study Island's goal is – and always will be – to provide our customers with the best possible GLCE/HSCE standards-based online skills practice in Michigan.

We have added several new Study Island programs over the past year and I wanted to let you know about these:

• Technology – elementary and middle
• Health – elementary and middle
• Kindergarten
• 1st grade
• Algebra I and Algebra II
• MI HSCE programs – High School Math, E/LA, Science, Social Studies


Please let me know if you would like more information or pricing on any of these programs.

I am always available to visit your school to show you what is new or to refresh your teachers on using Study Island. Feel free to contact me at 800-419-3191, ext. 7627 or email kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com

I look forward to working with you and your staff!

Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel

Study Island's GED Prep Program - now available!

Click here to check out Study Island's new GED Prep Program!

Study Island GED is designed with you in mind. Study Island offers products for all five GED modules: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Every GED practice question features a custom explanation that provides immediate feedback and instruction. Also, just like the actual GED Test, each practice question is tied to a specific cognitive level, which is labeled in the question’s explanation. This ensures that test-takers will be fully prepared for the test.

Study Island GED is fun and engaging because questions can be taken in a traditional test mode or an exciting game mode. Our Writing portion also offers the classic multiple choice format as well as additional writing prompts and a 4-point holistic scale for students and teachers to score writing.

• Practice 24/7, Web-based GED instruction

• Log on via the Internet anytime, anywhere

• Covers all topics tested on the 5-part GED test

• Increase understanding through assessment questions, immediate feedback, and automated instruction

• Choose from multiple learning modes, including interactive games,to master GED test topics

• Earn blue ribbons as each topic is mastered to ensure success onthe actual GED test

• Keep track of progress via detailed, real-time reports

Please contact me for more information and to set up a time to learn more about Study Island.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel

Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com

Study Island and MEAP Scores

Now is the perfect time to discuss the “What next?” after receiving your school’s MEAP scores. Study Island can be used for review, practice and assessment of all GLCEs that are taught everyday in the classroom. Study Island can be used right along with daily lesson plans in the classroom, computer lab, before/after school and even at home. Check out: www.studyisland.com

Reminder: 6-months free! Your new subscription will be extended through July 1, 2010 when we receive your PO before February 28. That will cover this school year, next summer and the entire ‘09-‘10 school year. A huge cost-savings!

Please let me know if would like to set up a time or would like further Study Island information.

Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com