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3 - 4 Semester Graduate Level Credits 

 Rejuvenate and Retool

You gave them 180 days, now take 5 for yourself!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

 We are looking for a Chicago Site Coordinator.  

 If you are passionate about education,  

 please contact Scott Ricardo, Summer Institutes President

Course # and Title:     TBA
Pacific Lutheran Credits: 3 Semester units
Three unit class is a forty-five hour week. 
(Professional growth units only, not for PLU degree - Check with your school district and local union for salary advancement)*

Early Bird Registration and/or Group rates: SAVE YOU MORE MONEY! See rate chart at the bottom of page.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Everything you’ve grown to expect from SI and more!

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

Tom Changnon Keynote Speaker State of Our State Tom Changnon was elected Stanislaus County Superintendent of schools in November, 2006 and sworn into office on January 9, 2007. As Superintendent he oversees the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) with a staff of 925 and a budget of over $200 million. SCOE provides direct instructional programs and support services to the 26 school districts in Stanislaus County. This includes 178 schools and nearly 106,000 students. The office also provides regional programs and services in a seven-county area.       Steve Ritter Keynote Speaker     Matt Kincaid Site Coordinator How to lead using a simple yet powerful tool called The Team Clock   Steve Ritter is an internationally recognized expert on team dynamics whose clients include Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and many educational organizations. He is on the faculty of Elmhurst College where he earned the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Steve is also the Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources at Leaders Bank, named the #1 Best Place to Work in Illinois in 2006. Steve has researched the principles behind The Team Clock Institute for over three decades and is the acclaimed author of Team Clock: A Guide to Breakthrough Teams.         Matt Kincaid teaches business courses at both Columbia Basin College and Walla Walla Community College in Washington State, and is a Candidate for the Doctoral Degree in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. He has worked as an entrepreneur in the food and beverage industry, owning and operating several small businesses, and as a corporate business consultant, building innovation strategy for the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies. He has led research projects, corporate workshops, and numerous focus groups internationally, and has published multiple research articles in peer-reviewed, international leadership journals.       Look for more 2010 speakers to be added to our lineup soon!  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 Speaker     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.

Daily Wellness Options
Facilitated and Self guided activities available:

• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Walking
• Weight Lifting
• Aerobics (Tues/Thur 4-5PM)
• Yoga (Tues/Thur 4-5PM) 

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  

Earn Multiple Credits! Other Summer Institutes in your area:

• Detriot, June TBA, EDUC 501 S09 - TBA

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

 Check with your school district and local union for salary advancement.

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 and no refunds after June 1. 

Testimonials: 

"What a breath of “fresh air”! Inspirational, motivational, filled with lots of great ideas! Whole person approach mindful of the human person! Wonderful resources! Attitude is really everything!"  Alexandra Andretz - Lansing School District

"Great class-well organized and very inspiring." Dan McKinney - Haslett High School 

"I have learned more this one week than in all of the conferences I have attended over the last 10 years." Ann Donnelly - Howell High School Freshman Campus 

"A stimulating and motivational class that is educationally energizing." Lee Gerard - Superintendent Okemos Schools

 
Class sizes are limited-based on facility capacity. 

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