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I would be interested in attending: (check all that apply)
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Brain Gym
a series of simple, enjoyable, physical movements used to integrate and activate the entire brain to enhance all types of learning. These movements “switch on” the natural brain integration mechanisms that “switch off” when under stress. The movements are fun, easy to learn and take only a matter of minutes to do. The positive results can be immediate and life-changing.
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Building a Solid Foundation: Math Facts, Computation & Problem Solving
At this workshop participants will use mental models, manipulatives and distributive practice to help students become proficient in basic math standards. The activities presented are research-based with proven results to increase achievement in mathematics.
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RAINBOWing: “See” Reading and Writing with COLOR!
This workshop presents researched strategies that will aid primary learners at every performance level. RAINBOWing uses typical “Crayola” colors as a tool to teach the writing process and to enhance students’ ability to understand written text. Learn the RAINBOWing process at its basic and concrete level… blue, green, red, orange, black.
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RED WHITE & BLUE Data Analysis
At this workshop participants will:
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a building using the NEW 2006 Kansas assessment data
- Correlate last year’s data with this year’s standards
- Discuss the format of the new state assessments
- Discuss the implications of the new AYP targets
- Acquire a process for targeting indicators for change and improvement in 2007 and beyond
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Hitting the Bullseye:
Articulating Local Curriculum From The Kansas Standards
The USD 437 Bullseye Curriculum model was developed to help identify and prioritize the Kansas curricular standards to local curriculum. This model helps teachers and administrators understand the indicators, align the curriculum and plan assessment all at the same time. This process is doable, so enter the Bullseye for deep alignment to the indicators and success in reaching AYP.
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Countdown to AYP with Reading Sprints
While narrative text is the earliest literary structure students encounter and is familiar in structure, purpose, and content, expository text is often challenging because it is schematically unfamiliar. It involves unfamiliar content, uses uncommon and varied structures, and involves new learning. Reading Sprints will enable teachers to help middle and high school students clear the hurdles in reading expository text and develop reading strategies that provide the foundation for future learning and success in the world of work.
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Understanding and Responding to Students in Poverty
Some educators hold the belief that the knowledge a student brings with him/her to school affects his or her ability to acquire new knowledge. If what we attempt to teach students conflicts with their backgrounds or prior knowledge, the new learning will make little sense, will be “out of context,” and will not be accessible. This workshop, based on the work of Dr. Ruby Payne, will help teachers understand the background and needs of students in poverty and will provide practical strategies for working with economically and socially disadvantaged students.
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Guided Reading
Guided reading is the heart of a balanced literacy program. The purposes of guided reading are to develop reading fluency strategies and move children toward independent reading. Children are grouped by developmental experiences and interests. The strategy centers on developing the child’s ability to successfully process text with limited teacher guidance and interaction.
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From Good to Great!
Go Beyond Just Teaching Math to Engaging Students in Algebra and Geometry
Students develop a higher level of understanding of mathematics by engaging in student-centered instruction. Cooperative learning in the mathematics classroom not only enhances students’ math skills, it also increases their ability to communicate and work well with one another.
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Socratic Circles:
Empowering Student-Centered Discussion
Tired of being the person who both asks and answers questions in a classroom discussion? Looking for ways to encourage critical reading, thinking, discussion and democratic principles? Socratic Circles, a type of student-centered discussion with the teacher as facilitator, offer students the opportunity to construct content knowledge through conversation and improve their discussion skills through peer coaching. This workshop offers an introduction to the process of Socratic Circles and provides resources and materials to begin using the strategy immediately. |
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If you have questions, please contact:
Christine Zlab at 877-378-5433 or
620-341-5372 with any general questions.
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