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WHERE:  Satsop Business Park, Elma, WA DATES: JUNE 23 - 27, 2008 REGISTER NOW! Twenty-first Anniversary of the original SI Family Reunion!

CONTACT:  Scott Ricardo - Click for Bio 360-379-5422 Scott@summerinstitutes.com Click here to view photo gallery

REGISTER NOW: Save $50 early bird special before June 2, 2008

*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU MORE MONEY!

 Pacific Lutheran University 4 or 3 Semester Units Option
(3.0 Semester Credits = 4.5 Quarter Credits. 4.0 Semester Credits = 6.0 Quarter Credits)
(Professional Growth Units Only - Check with your school district, Not for Pacific Degree)
-or-
50 clock hours through NCESD

EDUC 501 S08 – “Balancing Standards, Tests, and the Whole Child" 

2008 KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS That Address Today’s Standards:

Christian Moore  -

Presents “Why Try? Overcoming poverty, violence, and failure” and “Why Try? New Approaches for Hard-to-Reach Youth.”  Mr. Moore is the author of the WhyTry Program, now in approximately 3,000 schools throughout the U.S, Canada, and Australia.  He has years of experience working with at-risk youth, including work as a school social worker at an alternative high school, and as a youth outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency specializing in adolescents with conduct disorder and learning disabilities.

Mr. Moore’s presentation will include activities that help all attendees gain personal insight into the challenges youth face and will explore the seeds of motivation and hope which enable children to overcome poverty, violence, and failure.

Marah Traub - presents“Building Community and Effective Teams"

Dave Myers, Vice Principal, Yelm Middle School, - presents "Preparing Students for Life After High School"

Linda Sparks - presents: The Grammar Barrier Course Description: Are you intimidated by grammar? Are your e-mails and professional documents effective, or are you routinely asked for clarification? Is your grammar creating a barrier between you and your readers? In this workshop, we will explore common grammar errors, and develop strategies to avoid them. We will look at what our business writing reflects about us and learn simple strategies to tame those grammar issues that get in the way of writing clarity. Students will leave with strategies and resources that can be used both in the classroom and in professional writing. Join us as we break the grammar barrier.

Bio: Linda Sparks has been dangling modifiers and splitting infinitives for 22 years, and lives to find the perfect compound/complex sentence. Linda has taught Technical Writing, and “Grammar For Grown-ups” at Renton Technical College. She spent the past seven years teaching 8th grade English and Honors English in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, but is happy to be back in her home state, teaching English at Snohomish High School.

Here is an example of last 2007 schedule: Education Specialist - will share programs at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) that connect students with their natural environment and inspire involvement in projects back home that build understanding and stewardship of their local environments. You’ll explore PTMSC marine labs, hands-on exhibits, beaches, nearby wetlands and forests at historic Fort Worden State Park and discuss ways to use resources like these with your own students .

Participants will also be able to tour:  Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum.This museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of the U.S. Army's old Coast Artillery Corps, with special emphasis on the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound; Commanding Officer's Quarters.  A visit to this historical house with its 12 rooms of outstanding late-Victorian antiques will give you the opportunity to experience what life was like for a senior officer's family on an early 20th centeruy army base; Artillery Hill.  Beginning at the Guardhouse, a walking trail with interpretive signs guides you through the Fort's history and labyrinth of bunkers, tunnels, gun emplacements, and meadows and tress on Artillery Hill.  The guns are gone (and were never fired as an act of war), but remembrance of those who trained at the fort is evident.

	Dr. Ken Briggs, Central Washington University – "Getting the Snooze Out of Your Classroom," Learning outcomes for Summer Institutes, Learners will: * Feel more empowered to design, create, and present new and exciting lessons that engage students in brain based learning. * Be more convinced that they have the creativity to implement exciting and innovative ways of accomplishing learning outcomes. * Be able to list from memory over 30 new methods that will engage students in brain based learning * List at least 20 different trust builders, energizers, or ice breakers for use in the K-12 classroom. * List and describe different learning styles and select new methods that accommodate the different styles. * Develop at least 5 attitude assessment strategies that will help students to make informed decisions. * List characteristics of brain based learning and the constructivist theory of learning. * Become more excited about teaching and will desire to apply what’s learning in the workshop to become better teachers
	Alice Lockridge, Exercise Physiologist, PROFIT - "Doing Whats Good For You!" You’ve been told your whole life to do things that are “good for you”. When you were in elementary school you eagerly waited for Gold Stars from your teachers to signify the praise that meant “Good for You!” Now that you are the adult it’s sometimes hard to remember all the things that you should do to take care of yourself. If you are really going to help your students learn to take care of themselves we’ve got to remember “The 100 or so things to do that are really good for you!”© Alice will discuss the ways to assign the essential components of a healthy lifestyle that we each should be doing and passing on to our students. Eat Right and Exercise Regularly tells it generally but it’s time we discussed the exact details that this refers to. This will be a fun and fact-filled session with some physical activity and taste treats too!
	Rob Ohasi, Teacher - "Connecting with Kids, Building a Classroom Community within EALRS Guidelines"
	Steve Bridge, True Colors Trainer-    * Understanding Who We Are Personality Profile  * Improving Your Communication Skills  * Conflict Resolution  * Personal and Professional Development  * Keys to Personal Success  * True Colors and Your Relationships  * True Colors and your Work Environment  * True Colors and Teaching  * True Colors and Athletics
	Scott Ricardo, President Summer Institutes - "Stress Reducing Exercises for Both Teachers and Students"
	Superintendent Dr. Rich McBride, North Central ESD - "Preparing students to work in a “World that’s Flat”...How to add real relevance to your teaching!" Rich holds a Doctoral degree from Washington State University and this past year had the honor of being named 2006 WAEOP Administrator of the Year.
	Superintendent Dr. Tim Wood, Michigan- " Creating a Positive School Climate" The presentation is geared towards secondary schools, but it is applicable K-12. The belief in these four components has enabled Northview High School in Grand Rapids to receive the National Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Award while Douglas Elementary School in Saugatuck and Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa also receive the State of Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Award during my tenure as an administrator with these three school districts
	Keith Poch, AIG Valic – “Reducing Stress through Financial Security."  AIG Valic Knows K-12.

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:

Writing	Reading	Technology
Science	Math	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

Facilitated and Self guided activities available:

• Weight Training
• Lake Sylvia Nature Walk
• Golf
• Morning Track Walks 
• Stess Reducing Meditation Class
• Tennis

• Working Lunch Assignments
• Required: research paper, digital video or power point
• Rigor with relevance

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

Registration Information

New!   Four or Three semester credits are available through Pacific Lutheran University. Educators will complete PLU registration forms on first day of workshop.