Mock disaster scene Tuesday tested skills of students in City emergency preparedness program
The scene looked like something out of a scary movie: injured people everywhere and panic in the air. On Tuesday, more than 53 volunteers staged a mock earthquake disaster drill to test the skills of volunteers who took part in an essential City program. The City of Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch community teamed up [...]
Mission Viejo programs, facilities offer perfect alternative during upcoming school furlough days
In light of the upcoming teacher-furlough days implemented in the two school districts serving Mission Viejo, the City’s Recreation and Community Services Department will offer students the following educational and fun summer alternatives. Kid’s Factory Kid’s Factory is a fun drop-in recreation program, offering supervised recreational activities. The program is sponsored by the City of [...]
College professor feted for work in online education
Recognized for her innovation in online education technology, Saddleback College Anthropology Professor Claire Cesareo-Silva received a 2010 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Individual Contributions in Staff Development for her work with the college’s Online Teaching Certification program. Her efforts in staff and professional development have been recognized as invaluable to the participants at large, officials said. [...]
