2) MegaSkills as Unifier
MegaSkills is unique in that it unites and strengthens existing programs, integrating and reinforcing them, building people's capacity to work more effectively together.

3) MegaSkills Trainings Link Academic Objectives, Multiple Intelligences, Character Development
MegaSkills are the "inner engines of learning" needed to become a lifetime learner. MegaSkills programs build understanding of what it takes to succeed in an era of technology and change.

4) Program Effectiveness
Data from the field show that the MegaSkills Programs result in higher student interest in school, increased attendance, higher academic achievement, increased parent involvement and a significant extension of learning time beyond the school day.

5) Wide and Successful Use of the Program
MegaSkills, based on 30 years of research and field experience was begun as a training program in 1987. Since then, over 11,000 registrants have completed MegaSkills training. Programs, now being conducted in 4,000 schools in 48 states are reaching families from diverse cultural, economic and social backgrounds. The numbers grow daily.

6) MegaSkills Effectiveness for Diverse Populations
MegaSkills Workshops have been successfully conducted for over 100,000 families including African American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific American and at-risk families. Materials are available in Spanish and a number of Asian languages, for all grades from pre-K to adults. They are culturally sensitive and increase positive study skills for all groups.

7) Complete Training and Materials On-Site
MegaSkills programs are conducted on site for individual schools or district wide. All the materials needed for each program are provided including reproducible materials and evaluations for the program.

8) MegaSkills Leader Training for Parents Workshops
Provides a complete program of 12 workshops for leaders to present to families. Families learn new ways to support the education of their children at home and become more involved in school activities.

9) MegaSkills Essentials for the Classroom
Keyed to student academic and character-building, this program helps develop strong study skills and good work habits. It enables students to build self-discipline in coping with pressures and builds a strong learning system. MegaSkills are integrated with academics - reading, language arts, science, math and critical thinking.

10) New MegaSkills Bond
This training translates national education goals and mandates into practical action for educators and parents working together, coordinating community resources for new partnerships and designing action plans for parent/community involvement. It builds professional growth for teachers/leaders and is ideal for school improvement plans.

11) New Dimensions in MegaSkills Programs Responding to Ever-Evolving Public Needs. Among these new programs:
Career MegaSkills: Learning Habits, Attitudes and Behaviors for Doing Well in School and on the Job. Finding Success in Transitioning Students from School to the Workplace. Nurturing the Educational Leader Within You: Building Personal and Professional Effectiveness Using MegaSkills.

12) Ongoing Technical Assistance from HSI
The MegaSkills Center provides technical assistance through feedback, phone calls, e-mail, and web site (www.MegaSkillsHSI.org.) Communications and networking are strongly supported. Workshop leaders participate in the HSI certification process.

13) Funding for MegaSkills Programs
Compensatory Education Funds including Title I, II, Drug and Dropout Prevention, Vocational Education, Head Start, Even Start, Special Education, Bilingual Education, Migrant Education, and Staff Development are among funds used by schools to fund MegaSkills training programs. Business is increasingly interested in supporting these programs. Contact HSI for materials to include MegaSkills training in your proposals.