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Greetings BPF Network Members!

A New Look:
A really good redo and look has happened with the newly revised AAAIS website (www.aaais.org). Check it out for better functionality, good glossary and directory of member schools. Use the easy to read calendar for upcoming open house dates, financial aid links and school forms. Although it only has basic information now – it has the potential to be a one-stop resource. Remember these are not the ONLY pr… Continue

Posted by Terry Williams on November 23, 2009 at 2:17pm

Terry Williams

Parents come out in Atlanta

Several families attended Atlanta's Black Parents Forum held this past weekend at Greenforest Baptist Church in Decatur. Everyone was so delighted to see so many schools come out.

We were pleased to see new schools, i.e., Atlanta Global Prep, Atlanta Speech School, Middlesex School, Notre Dame Academy, St Stephens and Woodberry Forest School.

Our returning steadfast and reliable schools included: Asheville, Atlanta Girls School, Atlanta New Century, Atlanta International, Atlanta Youth Academy… Continue

Posted by Terry Williams on October 14, 2009 at 11:47am

Terry Williams

College Scholarships requiring a Nomination

Listed below are some of the more commonly applied for scholarships requiring a nomination.

I. SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRING A NOMINATION

Boston University Trustee Scholarship - Recipients receive a renewable scholarship for full tuition and mandatory fees. The Trustees Scholar Program recognizes outstanding academic performance and leadership ability. Students must have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better in a highly demanding college preparatory curriculum, a combined score of at least… Continue

Posted by Terry Williams on September 4, 2009 at 9:10pm

Terry Williams

Questions to Ask Schools

Questions to Ask Schools
NOW'S THE TIME TO ASK YOUR QUESTIONS

Now that we have the questions of ourselves answered - what do we ask the schools? Admissions, testing, paying for it all are great places to start. Selecting an independent school is a big step for many families. Today there are several issues affecting this choice and sometimes the process seems overwhelming. Before you make this move let us help you understand the process by introducing you to the people with… Continue

Posted by Terry Williams on October 20, 2008 at 6:39pm

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High School & Beyond:
Post High School Options for Students Learning Differently and Recruitment Fair

A one-day event featuring schools and colleges from Atlanta and Houston and across the US

Saturday, Jan 23, 2010
Atlanta Speech School
3160 Northside Drive, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
404-241-5003

Schedule

9-12:30 Noon - BPF College Fair

9 am- 13th Year of High School: Post Graduate Programs
10:30 am - College Prep
College academic and social independence begins in junior high school. Help in getting your child ready for testing, grades, scheduling and more. For all parents.

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9-12:30 Noon - BPF College Fair

"Helping Families Learn More About Learning Differently"

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November 18, 2009 from 11am to 12pm
Far too many parents are struggling to get or keep their children in private school. I know that being faced with the possibility of not being able to afford a private school education can cause a lot of stress and sleepless nights. As a parent of...
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