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Pacific Lutheran University 4 Semester Unit Option

(4.0 Semester Credits = 6.0 Term Credits)

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS That Address Today’s Standards:

Larry Tobin

Keynote Speaker, Parent, Special Education teacher, School Psychologist, and author

Title: Creating Change in the Lives of Children

For many years Larry worked as a Behavior Specialist in Alaska, Oregon and New Mexico, while conducting trainings nationwide for BER (Bureau of Education and Research) and workshops for Head Start around the region.

Larry has written several books; including What Do You Do With A Child Like This? and 62 Ways to Create Change in the Lives of Children, which spoke to the joy and challenge of working with troubled children in the schools.

Throughout his career, Larry’s been fascinated by the specific differences in communication styles between struggling or successful teachers and parents.

Keynote Speaker

Gil's love for adventure inspired him to create Challenge Masters Inc..  Challenge Masters is an adventure education company that provides portable ropes course equipment and training. Gil is an internationally recognized adventure education facilitator and trainer whose expertise has been sought throughout the U.S. and in more than 12 countries.

Gil’s experience spans over thirty years. He holds degrees in Education Administration, Business Management and Graduate work in Guidance & Counseling. After twenty-four years in the field of Adventure Education, his passion renews each time he works with others and nurtures their success.

His adventure education background includes facilitator training with Washington State University and Project Adventure. He was a Chief Instructor with Outward Bound and he facilitated workshops and trainings in Taiwan, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and Palau. He continues to develop and facilitate youth leadership programs, and is a co-author of Challenge Master’s Adventure Curriculum,  

Gil’s infectious love for play and fun; his knowledge and expertise in the field; his attention to detail and his ability to help others celebrate their value make him a favorite facilitator who continues to be called back, and referred to with the highest regard.

Dottie Coven CIM Tech Solutions, http://www.cimtechsolutions.com

Keynote Speaker

Tying Together Curriculum and Technology   Being engaged in the classroom is one of the keys to deep learning. Come spend some time to focus on how and why we use technology to enhance delivery and assessment of curriculum. The session will discuss the paradigm shift teachers and districts are making when choosing technology tools to assist in the delivery of content and will also explore how Mobi's and eInstruction Classroom Response Systems can be used to help with classroom management and delivery of curriculum. See examples of how using these tools can help teachers to actively engage all students in classrooms with ever increasing numbers, check student understanding throughout a lesson, provide on-going real-time feedback during lessons, differentiate instruction based on student understanding, and efficiently assess and record student knowledge. See examples of how teachers can use these tools to make learning visible and take learning to a deeper level using quality questioning strategies during instruction. Dottie Coven - Dottie has a Masters in Teaching and taught elementary school for 13 years. Dottie has worked as a consultant and technology trainer since 1992 and joined CIM Technology Solutions Group as they expanded into the Western Region in 2007.

Bob Black, Financial Advisor, VALIC
*Investing in Turbulent Markets*
 
Because retirement and investment planning is a long-term process, Bob offers continuing support and personal, face-to-face service.  He works with his clients to help design and maintain an investment program customized to fit their individual needs.  VALIC has more than half a century of experience helping Americans plan for and enjoy a secure retirement.  VALIC provides real solutions for real lives by consistently offering products and services that are innovative, simple to understand and easy to use.  VALIC takes a personal approach to retirement plans and programs, offering customized solutions for individual needs. 
 
Bob 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.

Note: Speakers and Topics subject to change without notice

Breakout Sessions
Curricular Buzz Sessions

Health & Wellness Activities

• Walking / Jogging
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Bowling 
• Weights
• Golf
   

*Some wellness options may be an additional cost.

What to Bring: Every day we do some type of wellness activity, so bring your walking shoes and other gear that may apply to your personal wellness desires. For example: mountain bike, tennis racket, golf clubs, bowling ball, etc.

How Often Do You Get To Share and Absorb
Successful Teaching Practices, that are Standards-Based, 
in Specific Subjects With Your Peers? ...Now You Can!

Subject Specific Breakout Sessions Every Day: 

• Writing 
• ESL 
• Reading 
• Technology 
• Science 
• Math 
• Civics 
• PE or CPR  

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: 2010 TBA

• Redmond, OR:    June 22-27 2009  EDUC 501 S09 "Motivating the Unmotivated Student"
• Springfield, OR:  July 13-18 2009  EDUC 501C S09 "Enhancing Teacher Education"

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

Save Money! Early Pre-Registration is recommended! There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1.

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. Class sizes are limited-based on facility capacity.

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