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Upcoming Workshops
All workshops are free of charge to schools within our service area!
Strategies for Collaboration and Co-Teaching
- February 10-11, 2009: Collaboration and co-teaching are practices of support that are both essential and cost effective to differentiate instruction for diverse students. During this two day workshop, participants will learn about (a) successful teaming and collaboration practices, (b) different approaches to co-teaching and when each is appropriate to use, and (c) available resources to assist in implementing the various co-teaching models. Teams will have an opportunity to discuss how they will implement the different co-teaching apporaches in teaching practices. Click here to register.
Classroom Management for Today's Educators: Middle School
- February 10-11, 2009: This workshop defines effectice management strategies that include (a) school rules translated into specific classroom expectations, (b) clearly defined routines and procedures, (c) processes for acknowledging rule following and rule violations, (d) systematic teaching of classroom expectations, procedures, and routines, (e) structuring the classroom for smooth transitions and maximizing attention to task, and (f) procedures for supervising students in non-classroom settings. In addition to the classroom management strategies noted, information will be shared that focuses on building rapport, student empowerment, and diffusing power struggles. This workshop is geared toward Middle School grades with examples and activities that fit the middle school teacher's needs. Click here to register.