ACCOMPLISH MORE THROUGH PERSONAL
MANAGEMENT
All
grades
Are you often overwhelmed with the demands of work, family and
personal issues? You will learn skills to deal with setting goals,
communicating effectively, overcoming procrastination, and improving
yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. Schedule...
ADHD AND BIPOLAR DISORDER IN CHILDREN
All grades
ADHD is the most common learning and
behavioral disorder in childhood and until recently Bipolar Disorder (BD)
in children was thought to not exist. In this workshop, you will
learn the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and BD and how to differentiate
between these disorders as well as other disorders that are common in
childhood and adolescents. The vast majority of children with BD
also meet the criteria for ADHD. There is evidence that using
traditional stimulant medication with a BD child may worsen his/her manic
symptoms and exacerbate the progress of his/her disorder.
Understanding these disorders is critical in being able to assist students
with the disorder to achieve success in school. This workshop will
give teachers a better understanding of ADHD and BD and specific
strategies that will help with students with these
disorders. More...
ADHD: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES
All grades
ADHD is the most common learning and behavioral
disorder in childhood. There are practical, easy strategies that can
be employed to make life more successful for the ADDer and less stressful
for those who work with him/her. You will learn how to differentiate
between ADHD and bipolar disorder and identify other disorders that are
often mis-diagnosed as ADHD. This workshop will explore the
connection between ADHD and bullying and review the federal laws that
apply to students with ADHD including 504 plans and IEP's. You will
gain insight into the world of ADHD, information on its diagnosis and
treatment, and practical strategies to assist the student in avoiding most
of the negative effects of ADHD and help them become the successful people
they are capable of being. More...
BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS OF
ANGER
All grades
Everyone gets
angry. This workshop will provide participants with specific
strategies that can be used in the classroom to deal with anger
problems. Activities help participants identify how anger affects
their lives, what anger is doing for them, and how to deal with their
anger in appropriate ways.
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CHARACTER EDUCATION IS MORE THAN SAYING "YES,
SIR"
All grades
While
there is more and more pressure to improve test scores, we are also asked
to teach "good character". With or without legislation, good
teachers have always taught honesty, kindness, and responsibility.
This workshop will address character education and give simple practical
ways of making it a meaningful daily experience for students and
staff.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE CLASSROOM
CLIMATE
Grades 4-12
Developing a classroom management program that
focuses on rule and respet creates a climate for academic and social
development. This workshop will focus on classroom organization,
planning and teaching ruls and procedures, maintaining good student
behavior, and fostering student accountability.
Comprehensive Dropout Prevention K-12
All grades
Are you under pressure to improve academic performance, lower drop-out rates and raise students' test scores? Are you interested in reducing your stress level and learning new success-oriented strategies? Would you like to generate more parental support for you and your students? If you answered yes, this seminar is for you. In a national climate where no child can be "left behind," this seminar is a must for teachers and administrators who are trying to find solutions for working with difficult, unmotivated, high risk students. This exciting high energy workshop will include a full day of practical strategies to create a positive learning relationship, reduce discipline problems, enhance student motivation, build a success-oriented classroom, acquire knowledge about disabilities, reduce teacher frustration while increasing emotional energy and it will be fun. Teachers will learn important self-help strategies to enable them to take care of their emotional and physical needs so they can have the enthusiasm, patience, and determination to work with reluctant learners. Whether you are starting your career or have many years of experience, this workshop will help you find ways to avoid "burn-out" and improve student achievement. More...
DEALING WITH DISABILITIES IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM
All grades
Teachers are often asked to make accommodations for students with disabilities. Many times they do not have an understanding of the nature of the disability or the goal of the accommodations. Without understanding it is difficult for the teacher to help the student reach the level of success they are capable of reaching. This workshop will give teachers a better understanding of the many disabilities they are likely to encounter: ADHD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, Mental Retardation, Learning Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders, and Communication Disorders. Participants will also learn many practical strategies to use with students with disabilities that will also help the entire class. More...
DISCIPLINE WITH RESPECT
All grades
As the number of discipline problems in schools continue to rise, it becomes more obvious that coercive and punitive practices commonly used to make children behave are not entirely effective. This workshop will teach communication skills, which will equip teachers, and administrators to find solutions to their discipline problems, help students handle their anger in nonviolent ways, and boost self-esteem throughout the school. More...
DISRUPTIVE, UNMOTIVATED, STRUGGLING, AT-RISK STUDENTS: REACHING THEM AND TEACHING THEM
All grades
Are you under pressure to improve academic performance and raise students' test scores? Are you interested in reducing your stress level and learning new success-oriented strategies? How can we help students who continually fail to succeed in school? This workshop will include strategies to enhance student motivation, create a positive learning relationship, build a success-oriented classroom,learn about disabilities that can influence learning, use learning styles to enhance success and reduce your frustration while increasing your emotional energy. More...
GOOD GRIEF
All grades
Grief is a response to loss. It is important to be able to help students deal with losses and find meaningful ways to go on with their lives and learning. You can learn what to expect from the grieving process and how to assist a child who is moving through it. You will learn interventions to use with grieving students and classes that have experienced traumas such as natural disasters, suicides, violence, and accidental deaths due to illness. More...
HELPING THE ANGRY STUDENT DEVELOP A CONSCIENCE
All grades
The destructive impact of anger is all around us. Many angry students show little remorse and seem detached from the suffering of their victims. Researchers tell us that children are born with a conscience and are innately inclined to behave empathetically. Early abuse and neglect can crush this developing conscience. Learn how to help students deal more appropriately with their anger and how to foster the development of empathy and a conscience. More...
HOW TO REDUCE TEACHER STRESS (OTHER THAN JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST)
All grades
Stress is a part of modern life, but teachers have a special stress that is all their own. We are expected to do more with less, faster, and with higher quality. Join with other teachers todiscuss "teacher stress". We will examine several simple techniques to help reduce stress levels, and we will laugh a lot.
INCREASE ACHIEVEMENT WITH PARENT INVOLVEMENT
All grades
Research proves that parent involvement is the most important factor in high student achievement. Student achievement increases with parent involvement, but how do you get parents into your school and what do you have them do when they get there? This workshop includes ideas for parent involvement projects and trains teachers in communication skills that can improve parent cooperation. Parent conferences are the most common form of parent involvement. Learn what parents really want from a conference and how parents and teachers can be partners in the education process.
MEETING THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
It is not your imagination. There are more children with disabilities in the school system than ever before. The sooner students are identified and appropriate interventions are provided the better the long term prognosis for the child and society. This workshop is for anyone who works with students with disabilities and wants to help them become more successful academically and emotionally stable. Participants will receive a better understanding of the many disabilities they are encoutering: ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's, Rett's, Pervasive Developmental Delay Not Otherwise Specified, Mental Retardation, Learning Disorders, and several others. They will also learn many practical strategies to use with students with disabilities to improve their academic and coping skills. With understanding and adjustments in the educational program, most students with disabilities can be successful in the general education program. More...
THE BULLY, THE BULLIED & THE BYSTANDER - HELPING THEM ALL
All grades
In the wake of the Columbine tragedy, we have become aware that something must be done to address the impact of bullying in our school. In this workshop, you will learn strategies to work with bullies, their targets and the silent majority (bystanders). Several strategies will be examined to work with students who use bullying to meet their needs of power and control. Some people are isolated because they are different physically or for reasons of social status. Others are isolated because they have Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other disorders that are manifested in socially inappropriate behaviors. Addressing these problems can go a long way toward making your school safe for everyone. More...