Snohomish
Balancing Standards, Tests, and the Whole Child - Snohomish
See some of the exciting Summer Institute offerings below.
Dates are confirmed: June 23-27, 2008
Please arrive at Snohomish High School no later than 8:00 AM the first day. Class will be held in the Cafeteria.

REGISTER NOW: Save $100 early bird special before May 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)
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50 clock hours through NCESD
Total wellness includes financial security! AIG-Valic teacher retirement seminars will be available for free financial consulting at all sites.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS That Address Today’s Standards.
Here is an example of last year's schedule:
2008 WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS BY EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS
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.
Omoide Team, Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington– Internment Survivors
“Students and teachers alike benefit from the first person stories and presentation of the Omoide team, adults who experienced the Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Stories from the team’s book, Omoide IV: Childhood Memories, along with related information, are the basis of presentations that cover a variety of CBA project themes in civics and history. This session will cover lessons for pre-presentation, the interactive Omoide presentation and post-presentation exercises to make a memorable experience that engages students in civics, history, geography and economics.”
Linda Sparks - The Grammar Barrier
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.
Marah Jean Traub
"Building Community and Effective Teams"
Special Feature: Educational Field Based Learning
Museum of History and Industry Teacher Workshops
Wallace River Salmon Hatchery and Wallace Falls State Park
Daily Health and Wellness Activities
- Tennis/Pickleball
- Centennial Trail Jogging/Walking
- Snohomish GC Best Ball Tourney
- Swimming
- Weightlifting/Aerobics/Yoga
- Educational games for all ages
What to Bring:
Every day we do some type of wellness activity. Bring your walking shoes and other gear that may apply to your personal wellness desires. For example: mountain bike, tennis racket, golf clubs, etc.
NOTE: Summer Institutes works hard to offer quality workshops that align with Sate & Federal Standards. Development funds may be used for these classes. Treasury Regulation Schedule I-162-5 permits income tax deduction. Be sure to save your receipt.
Save Money! Early Pre-Registration is recommended!
There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1.
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU MONEY
Summer Institute Snohomish
Snohomish High School
June 23-June 27, 2008
Please arrive at Snohomish High School no later than 8:00 AM to begin the first day. There will be two lines - one for preregistred participants and one for day of registration. Class will be held in the Cafeteria.
Monday June 23, 2008
8:00-10:00 Registration (PLU and ESD Clock Hours), course overview, requirements, expectations and Q&A
10:00 -12:00 Linda Sparks – Communicating in the electronic Age
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “Professional learning Communities: What works, What does not?”)
1:00 -4:00 Angela Leary – Peer mentorship programs for all disciplines – an interactive workshop
4:00-6:00 Wellness Activities led by Pete Rasmussen, Scott Wilson and Paul Nicoletti
Tuesday June 24, 2008
8:00-8:30 Follow up registration, paperwork handed back,
8:30- 12:00 WhyTry - Christian Moore
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “Professional Growth Schedules – A good use of time?”)
1:00-4:00 WhyTry Part Two!
4:00-6:00 Wellness Activities led by Pete Rasmussen, Scott Wilson and Paul Nicoletti
Wednesday June 25, 2008
7:30- 8:30 Snohomish Historical walk to Snohomish Bakery
8:30 - 12:00 Mariah Traub
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “Campaign 2008: What do McCain/Obama offer education?”)
1:00 - 3:00 Pam Shinsato – In Step – Teaching educational relevance through dance: Dancing across the curriculum (wear your dancing shoes!)
3:00 – 4:00 – Steve Cotterill – Building the future school: Technology in today’s schools
4:00-6:00 Wellness Activities led by Pete Rasmussen, Scott Wilson and Paul Nicoletti
Thursday June 26, 2008
7:30-8:30 Wellness Activities led by Pete Rasmussen and Paul Nicoletti
8:00-10:00 Omoide – The Japanese Internment Experience
10:00-12:00 Linda Savage - Etiquette education for students – How to improve student behavior
12:00-1:30 Lunch on your own and travel to Museum of History and Industry: (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “A new direction for OSPI?”)
1:00-3:00 Dennis Purcell Saxton Bradley - New Technology for the classroom
3:00 – 4:00 AIG Retirement Presentation: Looking ahead to financial independence
4:00-6:00 Wellness Activities led by Pete Rasmussen, Scott Wilson and Paul Nicoletti
Friday June 27, 2008
8:00 – 9:00 Final course paperwork and evaluations
9:00-12:00 – Wallace River Hatchery – Edward Eleazer - Economic, biological and environmental impact of salmon in Washington State
12:00-1:00 – Lunch on Your own and regroup at Wallace Falls State Park (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “What do teachers really want: Professional growth opportunities for 2009.”))
1:00-6:00 – Wallace Falls State Park – Ranger Shawn Tobin – History. Flora and Fauna of Wallace Falls. Interpretive hikes for all abilities
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!
Back by popular demand will be the Project Learning Fair. Teachers will be grouped by grade and subjuect level for an afternoon of sharing and collaborating. This is a great opportunity to share your favorite interactive lesson in a non-threatening environment with educators from around the area. You will leave the Learning Fair with a wealth of knowledge as well as exciting new lesson plans to share with your students in the Fall. Start thinking now of that exciting, can't miss lesson that yo will share with others this summer!
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
Self guided activities available:
• Weight Training
• Spa
• Golf
• Racquetball
• Volleyball
• Tennis
NEW! FOUR SEMESTER UNITS OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
• Working Lunch Assignments
• Required: research paper, digital video or power point
• Rigor with relevance
Earn Multiple Credits!
ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK = 4 or 3 semester units (6.5 quarter or 4.5 quarter)
EXPAND YOUR 08 “SI EXPERIENCE ”
BY ATTENDING OTHER SI WORKSHOPS |
SPECIAL FEATURES: Everything you’ve grown to expect from SI and more
- Relevant Washington Standards Based Presentations
- Intensive Curriculum Collaboration Component
- Interesting Field-based Learning
- Important Wellness Activities
- Innovative Technology
Each venue offers unique geographic opportunities: Check website for more info…
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 (4.5 or 6.5 Quarter Credits) are available through Pacific Lutheran University.
There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1.
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU MONEY
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, 2008.
Class sizes are limited-based on facility capacity.
All field experiences/speakers not available at all sites. Field experiences/speakers subject to change without notice
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