Where in the world is Bob?

Where in the world is Bob Barboza today.  He is at the Apple Store in Costa Mesa, California.  Even the "King of Software" needs intensive training from time to time. Barboza is learning "Logic" by Apple Computer.  His instructor is the "Logic Master" Darren Burgos.  Darren has over ten years experience working with the program Logic.  In software years, ten years equals 20 years.

Bob and Darren are working on plans to demonstrate the program "Logic", Handsonic Drums, and some original visual jazz music written for band and computer.  They plan on using all of these powerful tools to support storytellers.  The storytellers tell their stories and we provide all of the music and sound effects.

We are happy to answer any of your questions.  Just send us an e-mail at Suprschool@aol.com.
 

The 2008 TIE (Technology in Education)

Bob Barboza is still at the beautiful Copper Mountain Ski Resort speaking at the 2008 TIE Conference. Bob spent time recruiting teachers to join The Great American Story Writing Contest. We are looking for stories about the Olympics. Do you have a story that we can use? In addition, Bob did a two hour presentation about Kid's Talk Radio and the Super Subs.

Volleyball Six Man in Manhattan Beach, California

Volleyball, I love this game!

Where in the world is Bob?   I was in Manhattan Beach with some of the best volleyball players in the country.  Players from all parts of the country were in attendance.  It was great seeing players from UCLA, USC, Santa Barbara, Clifornia State University,Long Beach and Stanford University.  Some of these college players will start their officail playing seasons around August 8, 2008.  Take a look at my photo of the guys in the Los Angeles Laker uniforms.  If you look real hard you will see a real Laker.  Who do you think it is?

Bob is in San Diego

Kid's Talk Radio-San Diego, CA, July 9, 2008- Bob Barboza is in beautiful San Diego at the Read 180 National Summer Institute.  This is a professional development institute with some of the nation's leading literacy experts.  The focus is on raising achievement for READ 180 students using the nation's leading research-based intervention programs.  Educators have opportunities to share successes, teaching tools, and classroom ideas.  This institute helps to strengthen the READ 180 community by connecting with colleagues from across the nation.


This is the third annual READ 180 National Summer Institute in San Diego, California, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, July 9-12, 2008.  Some of the authors include: Marilyn Adams, Rich Allen, Sharon Draper, Kevin Feldman, Ted Hasselbring, Kate Kinsella, and Pam Munoz Ryan.

What is READ 180?

READ 180 is a comprehensive reading intervention program designed to meet the needs of students in elementary through high school whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. These struggling readers have deficits in their understanding of the reading process and gaps in their foundational skills. READ 180 is built to address these gaps by directly addressing individual needs through instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading skills.

I had the opportunity to talk with teachers during the morning breakfast.  Teachers seem to be excited about the institute and they are happy to have the opportunity to get a deeper understand of READ 180.  School administrators love the new training materials and the thumb drive full of useful forms and management tools.  It appears that this national summer institute will help kids in the long run.  We will have more as the week progresses.

Bob Barboza in Claremont, California

Bob Barboza took a trip to Claremont to talk to Uncle Jim about becoming a Super Sub.  At the same time I got a chance to see a fantastic Fourth of July  street show.  It was great to see a whole community come to gether for one day of peace and fun.  Thank you Claremont, California.