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3 - 4 Semester Graduate Level Credits 

 Rejuvenate and Retool

Registration now open for 2012 - Payment costs/options at the bottom of the page!

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An Oregon University TBA

Course # and Title: ED 713B level "Simplifying the Approach to Education" 
 3 - 4 Semester Graduate Level Continuing Education Credits - NWCCU Accredited
Three credit class = 45 hours during the week, Monday - Friday (3 semester units = 4.5 quarter credits)
Four credit class = 60 hours during the week, Monday - Saturday (4 semester units = 6 quarter units). This option requires working lunch assignments and the additional day (Saturday). 

Special Features: Everything you’ve grown to expect from SI and more!

• Relevant Oregon Standards Based Presentations
• Interesting PLC Collaboration Component
• Field-based Learning Day Trips
• Important Wellness Activities
• Innovative Technology

Keynote Presenters for 2012

Nancy Newman and Gil Chappa, Challenge Masters,

Keynote Speaker

Exploring Brain Rules   Nancy Newman & Gil Chapa of Challenge Masters Inc. ~ We take play seriously! Come to our adventure workshop ready to play. From author, John Medina, professor and director of the Brain Center at Seattle Pacific University, we will play, learn and employ the points of his book: Brain Rules. Did we mention play? From beginning to end we will nourish our brains with what they crave. We need to move! Our brains require movement and learning throughout our entire lives. We need to play more! This session will give you tools and activities to help you optimize your students’ learning. C’mon Let’s Play!

Ernie Chapin,

Keynote Speaker

PURE Teaching VI (Powerfully Using Relationships Effectively) This is the 6th installment of  P.U.R.E. Teaching. This year’s seminar will focus on relationships with students and colleagues and how to interact in ways that increase mutual understanding, promote cooperation, and decrease conflict. We will also discuss lessons on motivation, choice making and goal setting. These lessons are currently being taught by Mr. Chapin to educators in seminars across the United States through Bureau of Education & Research, Rachel’s Challenge, and through Mr. Chapin’s business, Positive Powerful Teaching. He is also teaching these lessons to students of all grades at various school districts and the Juvenile Justice Center. This year’s presentation will include the following: Basic attitude and behavior lessons for elementary school students. Classroom proven strategies for increasing academic performance and establishing mutual respect between you and your students. Highly effective methods for improving students’ attitudes about school, life, and learning. Practical methods to empower students to accept personal responsibility for what happens to them in school and in life. Student friendly ideas that prevent power struggles, apathy, and classroom disruptions. Where to find energy in teaching and how to plug the holes that drain that energy. Goal setting and problem solving for both the teacher and the student.  We will cover these and many other topics as well as receiving a packet containing some of these lessons and other useful information.

Kathy Arendsen,

Keynote Speaker

"Investing in Turbulent Markets" Overview: Kathy will be discussing investing in turbulent markets. Are you concerned about the state of the market? Are you wondering how your nest egg might be affected by market downturns? During this presentation, you will learn financial tips to help you weather market downturns and gain a better understanding of both the challenges and opportunities within today’s market. Biography: Kathy Arendsen is in her second career. She spent 29 years as a college softball coach, most recently was the head softball coach at the University of Oregon. She is excited about working with educators to achieve their retirement dreams. Kathy works with several school districts and hundreds of teachers, she looks forward to meeting with you. Please contact her with any questions.

Gail O'Malley,

Keynote Speaker

CIM Tech Solutions "Tying Together Curriculum and Technology" Overview: Technology today comes in many forms. How do teachers and administrators decide which would be the best tools for their limited dollars? Explore many options and learn what tools provide information for making data driven decisions, engage students and reduce stress and workload for the teacher in cost-effective ways. Biography: I was a classroom teacher for 32 years, starting my career in small rural schools and completing the last 2/3rds in Corvallis School District. I was always an early adopter when it came to incorporating technology with my classroom curriculum. When our school received some technology funds, I helped to decide to put student response systems and interactive whiteboard technology in every classroom. And after I retired, I decided to become a trainer to help folks use their technology more efficiently. Though I still love training, I also like being able to help districts and schools provide tools for teachers that will enrich the classroom and provide information for making wise instructional decisions while reducing the teacher’s workload.

Keynote Presenters from 2011

Don Essig, Voice of the Oregon Ducks

“Make Life and Opportunity, Not a Burden”

Don Essig has spent 30 years in public education. He began as an elementary teacher, then six years as principal at Howard Elementary School in Eugene, and six years as the principal at North Eugene High School. Don also worked as an administrator in the Eugene School District office. Don graduated in elementary education from Oregon State with a Masters in Administration from UO and a PhD in organization development from UO. Since 1985 he has had his own business as a human relations consultant, helping organizations improve the workplace and assisting individuals in improving their own personal and work lives.

Don Essig has been the public address announcer for UO football and men's basketball "Voice of the Ducks" for past 43 years. He cares about people, and especially believes that people with handicaps and disabilities can make a positive difference in the world. Don has done seminars in Europe, Canada, and all over the USA.
 

Kathi Robinson, Hillsboro School District

"Making Sure Everyone Learns Something New Everyday"

The classroom teacher has the greatest impact on the gifted learner, and yet many excellent teachers have never had a college course or any other background in meeting the needs of these students. Because two characteristics of gifted students are a need for complexity and an advanced sense of humor, the topic of the presentation is to provide participants with enough background, activities, and concrete materials to be thatteacher.
 

Ron Beghetto, University of Oregon

"Exploring the Transformative Potential of Classroom MicroMoments"

Dr. Ronald A. Beghetto is an Associate Professor of Education Studies at the University of Oregon. He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Indiana University (with an emphasis in Learning, Cognition and Instruction and Organizational Behavior). His research focuses on creativity in K12 schools and he teaches courses aimed at developing transformative possibilities for teaching, learning, and assessment in K-12 schools and classrooms. His research appears in a wide variety of scholarly journals and edited volumes. His most recent book (co-edited with James C. Kaufman) is titled Nurturing Creativity in the Classroom (Cambridge University Press). He is the 2008 recipient of Daniel E. Berlyne Award from Division 10 of the American Psychological Association – Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts – for outstanding research by an early career scholar. Dr. Beghetto has numerous awards of excellence for his teaching. In Spring 2006 he received the University of Oregon 's highest teaching award for early career faculty (Ersted Crystal Apple Award).

Marah Traub, Keynote Presenter

"Building Community in the Classroom"

This session will ground you in group development research, equip you to better build community in your classrooms and schools, and inspire you to lead your students and staffs in a positive direction.

Marah Jean Traub, educator and leadership consultant, started her career in Sunnyside, WA as a teacher and was soon involved with launching Link Crew, a freshmen transition and leadership facilitation. The success of the Sunnyside program drew attention of the Boomerang Project, Link Crew’s parent company, and now Marah trains their national conferences. Additionally, she has a M.A. in Organizational Leadership and Teambuilding from Gonzaga University. She currently teaches English at Davis High School in Yakima, WA.
 

  Choice of Multiple Experiential Field Trips are available at each site. 

 Wild Life Safari, Rexius, Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant, Leaburg Dam & Fish Hatchery, BRING Recycling, Pacific North West White Water Excursions, Food 4 Lane County, and more!

PLC
Professional Learning Community (PLC)	Professional Learning Community   How often do you get to share and absorb successful teaching practices, in specific subjects, with your peers through Professional Learning Communities (PLC)?...Now you can! SI has facilitated popular PLC's since 1987! PLC Peer group horizontal and vertical sessions will be included in the weekly schedule.

Wellness Activities
Break Out Sessions	Why Wellness Options are Relevant: National Health Epidemic NEA Magazine claims the leading health issue for women teachers is heart disease – stress Teachers operate at top performance levels when they are healthy & content Teachers modeling wellness for our next generation School Districts save money with healthy teachers

Note: Speakers and topics subject to change without notice. 

 Wellness Options*

• Jogging/walking (both track and urban loop provided)
• Yoga
• Fitness Facility
• Dance
• Frisbee
• Basketball
• Tennis (bring equipment)
• Putt-putt golf (self-pay)
• Bowling (self-pay)
• Golf (self-pay, bring equipment)
• Swimming (self-pay)
• Biking, hiking, fishing, etc.

* Wellness options vary from site to site.

Each venue offers unique geographic opportunities: Check website for more info…

What to Bring:
Casual attire, comfortable walking shoes, and a good attitude for learning, improving your wellness and building relationships! We’ll provide everything else!

Note: Staff development funds may be used for these classes (check with your school district). Also, Treasury Regulation Schedule I-162 permits income tax deduction. Be sure to save your receipt. There will be a $100 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration, and there are no refunds after June 1, 2011. Class sizes are limited; they are based on facility capacity.

 What others have to say about our workshops:

“The summer institute has allowed me to form stronger bonds with my co-workers that attended and other teachers in the area.” Jessica Scott, Crooked River Elementary, Prineville, OR“

This class is truly an opportunity to learn and play. Come with a desire to try something new!"  Mandy Felton, Redmond High School, Redmond, OR.

“What a wonderful way to rejuvenate and inspire teachers after a long school year!” Laurie Edmonds, Ferguson School, Klamath Falls, OR.

“This class is awesome! I am ready for my next year’s students with new tools to teach with.” Brian Broaddus, Obsidian Middle School, Redmond, OR.

Class Rates Group Rate 3 credits Before May 27 $385.00 Group Rate 3 credits May 27 and prior to June 4 $415.00 Group Rate 3 credits June 4 and prior to June 22 $535.00 Group Rate 4 credits Before April 27 $505.00 Group Rate 4 credits April 27 and prior to June 4 $535.00 Group Rate 4 credits June 4 and prior to June 22 $655.00 Individual Rate 3 credits Before May 27 $405.00 Individual Rate 3 credits May 27 and prior to June 4 $435.00 Individual Rate 3 credits June 4 and prior to June 22 $555.00 Individual Rate 4 credits Before May 27 $525.00 Individual Rate 4 credits May 27 and prior to June 4 $555.00 Individual Rate 4 credits June 4 and prior to June 27 $675.00 Workshop Fee Before May 27 $295.00 Workshop Fee May 27 and prior to June 4 $325.00 Workshop Fee June 4 and prior to June 22 $445.00 Click Here to Sign Up

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