CAT Tracks for December 13, 2002 For Your Information

Received this e-mail from OWL.org which provides some professional opportunities and an update on access and use of their services...

Subject:
[owl-news] What's New at OWL.org - December 2002
From:
rdaly@nea.org
Date:
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 23:59:00 -0500

What's New At OWL.org--Dec. 2002

Welcome to the "What's New at OWL.org" newsletter!

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"What's New" is a regular service designed to keep you up to date on new features, articles, and other events at OWL.org. This is an "opt-in" newsletter. In other words, you're receiving this you because you indicated you'd like to receive it when you registered at www.owl.org. If you've changed your mind, directions for unsubscribing can be found at the end of this newsletter.

USING OWL.ORG

Because this is the first edition of "What's New," we want to cover some basics that will improve your experience with OWL.org:

Why the profile is important... The member profile that you created when you registered allows you to receive features and information that are directly related to your interests. So, if you haven't completed your profile, do it today! Just go to www.owl.org and click on the "Change Preferences" link on the right-hand side of the page. We especially encourage ESP members to fill out the "Select your profession" field on the profile page, because OWL.org has a wealth of material tailored to their professional interests.

If you forget your password... Click on the "Forgot your Password?" link on the right side of the OWL.org main page. If you have any problems getting into the site, contact customer care at asktheowl@owl.org.

If you have a question about OWL.org... Send your question to asktheowl@owl.org. We'll be happy to help out.

WHAT'S NEW ON OWL.ORG

On the OWL.org home page...

* Great Books for Children Make Great Holiday Gifts Stuck for stocking stuffers or something to give those special children in your life? Give them a gift that will pay dividends for years to come -- a classic children's book. This month, OWL.org features a list of the top 100 children's books of all time -- from pre-school to middle school -- selected by teachers, so you can't go wrong.

* ESEA Final Regulations Released On Nov. 26, the Education Department issued final regulations for implementing the education reforms enacted under the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001." For more information, see the article on the OWL.org home page.

On the My Profession page...

* Works4Me Tips Weekly Works4Me articles present practical classroom tips and ideas from educators around the country. Check it out.

On the My Life page...

* Mary's Recipe Swap: Pumpkin Pie Autumn has given way to winter, and you're already working on your Christmas decorations. Now what in the world do you do with that lovely pumpkin that has graced your front porch throughout the fall? How about making a pumpkin pie! It's easier than you might think.

All this and more at www.owl.org! Visit today.