Teach Like a Champion, Part 2

(Part 1 is not a prerequsite)

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June 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th                 8:30-4:30  (Zoom)

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Course Description:

This experientially oriented workshop provides educators with a set of techniques, a shared vocabulary, and a framework to increase student skills and knowledge to be academically successful in the classroom. This course focuses on getting all students to exert effort, follow classroom directions, communicate in a positive way, and complete daily assignments. In addition, the we delve into the topic of backwards lesson planning for more engaging lessons.

Location: ZOOM

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Boosting Teacher Morale: Motivation & Mindset

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June 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th,  14th  8:30-4:30  (Zoom)

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Course Description:

This experientially oriented workshop provides research-based strategies and techniques that boost morale and professional growth for teachers who experience burnout. Teacher morale is directly related teacher retention and student achievement and studies indicate that high levels of teacher stress can lead to lower student outcomes. Topics include sense of purpose, passion, and motivation, the affective dimension of education, challenges to teacher morale, and meaningful professional growth.

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Location:  ZOOM

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Teach Like a Pirate: Increase Student Engagement & Boost Creativity, Part 2 (Part 1 is not a prerequisite for this course)

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Dates

June 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st  8:30-4:30 (Zoom)

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Course Description:

This experientially oriented workshop focuses on developing creative and engaging lessons that draw student in and help establish rapport with students in the classroom. In the course we discuss lesson planning including everything from the “hook” used to capture students’ attention at the beginning of class to the exit slip students write before leaving the classroom. As teachers, if we want students to be engaged, we need to offer engaging lesson every day. Pirate is an acronym for Passion, Immersion, Rapport, Ask and analyze, Transformation, and Enthusiasm.

Location: ZOOM

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Making Students Accountable, Part 2

(Part 1 is not a prerequisite)

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Dates

June 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th   8:30-4:30 (Zoom)

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Course Description:

This experientially oriented workshop focuses on research-based strategies that hold students accountable for their behavior and academic performance in the classroom. Even when students believe in the value of academics, they still may prefer to spend time and energy on more compelling activities such as Snapchat, cell phones, and video games. Topics include intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the pros and cons of incentives, incentives that work, student effort, and grades versus achievement.

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Location: ZOOM

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Best Practices for Supporting At-Risk Students 

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Dates

July 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th  8:30-4:30 (Zoom)

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Course Description:

 This experientially oriented workshop focuses on students who are at-risk of not meeting academic or social expectations. The course addresses who might be at risk, interventions for those students, provides strategies for those who are performing poorly in school, and methods to help these at-risk students succeed. Topics include: school-related factors, student-related factors, community related factors, developing realistic goals, and evidence-based practical strategies that are proven effective.

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Location: ZOOM

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Experiential Learning:  Bringing Real-World Relevance into the Classroom

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Dates

July 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th  8:30-4:30 (Zoom)

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Course Description:

 This experientially oriented workshop provides research-based strategies and techniques that bring real-world relevance into the classroom. Experiential learning is an environment that involves authentic experiences, relating coursework to practical knowledge, and developing skills for the real world. In addition to hands on learning, students acquire necessary skills needed to become more successful both inside and outside of the classroom. Authentic learning is a powerful way to engage students in the classroom while providing connections to their world through real-life problems.

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Location: ZOOM

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Mind, Body, and Movement: The Impact on Learning

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Dates:

April 11th & 25th  5:00-9:00 pm   (Zoom)

April 13th,14th,27th,28th  8:30-4:30  (Zoom)

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Course Description:

This experiential course focuses on brain research that shows that moving while learning is beneficial because it improves neuron connects and helps develop different areas of the brain. Incorporating movement into your lessons helps students stay focused. engaged, excited about learning, and helps them retain information. This course offers research-based strategies that work with students to increase their levels of retention and achievement while reducing stress and anxiety.

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Location: ZOOM

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