7. Focused Professional Development Category
Brain-Compatible Instructional and Behavioral Strategies for Elementary Students 11/11/09
Audience:
School social workers, psychologist, special education and general education teachers
Course Narrative:
Utilizing anchor tasks and front-brain stimulating activities to optimize front brain stimulation (thinking region of the brain), participants will develop basic knowledge on how the brain learns, retains and recalls information and gain an understanding of how specific region of how the brain affects learning and behavior. e.g., cognitive and intellectual processing, social skills, problem solving skills, emotional regulation, and the ability to adapt to stressful and difficult situations.
Course Objectives:
Participants will: - gain recent brain research on Autism, ADHD, Learning Differences, Emotional and Psychiatric Disorders.
- learn to use a brain-compatible behavior support plans in school and community settings.
- complete the form using a focused student using a different name to insure student confidentiality.
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time: 12:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Location:
Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center
Academy Room
4228 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Cost: Free
Presenter:
Maurice Moses, LLP Behavioral Psychologist
Maximum Participants: 50
Minimum Participants: 10
Event Questions?
Beth Jarve 989.686.3221 jarveb@baisd.net
Registration Questions?
Erika Rupert 989.667.3280 ruperte@baisd.net
To view a copy of the flyer, please click here.
Communication is the Key
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Audience: School Counselors K-12
Course Narrative:
This workshop will explore best practices in regard to communicating with all of the “stakeholders” in the educational community.
Course Objectives:
Participants will learn how to present “Information Night”, test data, and communication tool to work with parents and school staff.
Dates: March 2, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center
Bay City Room
4228 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Cost: Free
Maximum Participants: 50
Minimum Participants: 10
Questions?
Contact: Diane Joles
989-667-3280
jolesd@baisd.net To view a copy of the flyer, please click here.
Personal Curriculum Seminar 10/6/09
Audience:
May include the Personal Curriculum Team from each High School, Counselors, Principals/Assistant Principals, Special Education Designee, and Curriculum Directors.
A Results-Oriented Workshop for School Personal Curriculum Teams Course Narrative:
This comprehensive seminar will present participants with a variety of simulations designed to give each team a “working knowledge” of the Michigan Merit Curriculum’s Personal Curriculum Component.
Course Outcomes:
Participants will have a full understanding of the Personal Curriculum forms and Personal Curriculum meeting facilitation.
Facilitators:
Salle O’Neill, EdS, LPC, Personal Curriculum Consultant
Date: October 6, 2009
Time:
Registration in Bay City Room: 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
Seminar in Bay-Arenac ISD Bay City Room: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center
4228 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Cost: Free Maximum Participants: 45
Minimum Participants: 10
Questions?
Contact Diane Joles
(989) 667-3280
jolesd@baisd.net To view a copy of the flyer, please click here.
The Core of Academics: Mental Health
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Audience:
Educators, administrators, social workers, counselors, parents Course Narrative:
Suicide and depression are increasing problems for our youth. Mental health is a critical component of youth development and academic achievement.
Course Objectives:
The workshop will explore the impact of stress and depression on today’s youth, review current statistics, and explore effective strategies and approaches to addressing this issue. Dates: March 16, 2010
Time: 8:00 Registration and breakfast
8:30 – 3:00 Workshop start time
Location:
Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth
713 Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Cost: Inconsorium - Free
Non-Consorium/Out-of-District - $50
Credit:
SB-CEUs or SVSU credit, upon application approval
Maximum Participants: 50
Minimum Participants: 10
Questions?
Event: Contact Pam Sook at sookp@baisd.net or 989.667.3262
Registration: Contact Erika Rupert at ruperte@baisd.net or 989.667.3280 To view a copy of the flyer, please click here.
Who Moved My Counseling Job?
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Audience: School Counselors K-12
Course Narrative:
The role of the school counselor has changed dramatically in the past three decades. This seminar will focus on “how to make things work” in the life of a school counselor.
Course Objectives:
Participants will learn effective time management, “personal renewal”, how to use community resources, and “what works” for area counselors.
Dates: April 14, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center
Bay City Room
4228 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706 Cost: Free
Maximum Participants: 50
Minimum Participants: 10
Questions?
Diane Joles
989-667-3280
jolesd@baisd.net To view a copy of the flyer, please click here.
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