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.
Ernie Chapin, Consultant, Kennewick, WA. - "Effectively Dealing With Disruptive Students" and "Personalized Learning"-
It is no secret that today’s classrooms can be a challenging environment for learning. Many students are coming to school and exhibit challenging behaviors that range from defiance to outright hostility. How can a teacher successfully deal with these behaviors? How can educators work successfully with even the most challenging students and help them find more success in school and life? This outstanding seminar is designed to offer K-12 teachers powerful tools and techniques for dealing with the most challenging students. Ernie Chapin, an exceptional educator and presenter, will share classroom-proven ideas, techniques and strategies he has successfully used with his own students over his extensive teaching career. His down-to-earth manner and warm humor will excite and motivate you to take a new look at how to successfully teach today’s most defiant and challenging students.
Jamie Fox, Founder of MOVVE!, Richland, WA. - "MOVVE Into a Better You!" www.movetoimprovenow.com
Marah Traub, Educator and Leadership Consultant- "Building Community and Effective Teams"
Lorna Garcia, Educator, Richland, WA.- "Practical Application of Current Brain Research"
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:
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:
- Volleyball
- Hiking
- Loop Walk/Ride
- Morning Walks
- Free Gold's Gym Passes
- Tennis
- Golf
NEW! FOUR SEMESTER UNITS OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
- Working Lunch Assignments
- Required: research paper, digital video or power point
- Rigor with relevance
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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
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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 are available through Pacific Lutheran University. Educators will complete PLU registration forms on first day of workshop.
NCESD Clock Hours: Educators do need to register before the class and pay for clock hours on-line but they don't pay for them until after the class is finished. After the last day of class, the instructors will go into the system and if someone went less than the 50 hours they will put the correct amount in. The instructors will then mark participants attended. Once marked attended participants will get an automatic email from the system that gives them 7 days to fill out the evaluation and purchase their clock hours on-line.
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.
