Tuesday, February 9, 2010
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

This course introduces participants to a series of movement activities that enhance whole-brain learning and integrate the brain and body. These activities make learning easier and are especially effective with academic skills.

Brain Gym® is a series of quick, fun energizing activities. These activities are effective in preparing any learner for specific thinking and coordination skills.

Bal-A-Vis-X is a series of Balance / Auditory / Vision eXercises, of varied complexity, most of which are deeply rooted in rhythm. These exercises require full-body coordination and focused attention.

When done regularly over a period of time Brain Gym and Bal-A-Vis-X activities have been found to:

• Restore a feeling of calmness and control
• Improve visual and aural perception
• Increase long and short-term memory
• Improve focus
• Reduce hyperactivity

Objectives of the Workshop:

Participants will learn a series of Brain Gym® movements and Bal-A-Vis-X activities. They will also learn how these movements and activities are connected to brain research and learning. Participants will take from this workshop a menu of activities that can be immediately implemented in their own lives and with students.

(All participants should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and be prepared to move.)

Presenters:
Jeff Hamberg, Educator – Licensed Brain Gym® Instructor/Consultant
Chris Loughrin, Educator – Licensed Brain Gym® Instructor/Consultant
Pam Van Zwoll, Educator – Licensed Brain Gym® Instructor/Consultant
All are local educators.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

December 1, 2009

8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m

This training provides an overview of the 6th grade curriculum in the newly Revised Michigan Model for Health. Participants will review new lessons and materials, examine new and expanded content, explore new lesson formatting, and see how technology is used to enhance learning and communication.This one day of grade level training is for all teachers: new, current, and reassigned. (teachers who have recently attended a “revised” training, but are now reassigned to another grade level, should contact our office to determine if additional training will be necessary.) Each teacher will receive a manual and a set of teaching posters, as well as a grade level training certificate.

Cost: $50, includes food, teacher’s manual, and teaching posters

Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the workshop.

Note: This workshop is eligible for 100% reimbursement with the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant. To be reimbursed with district SDFSCA funds, documentation of workshop payment and substitute teacher costs need to be submitted by the district to Connie Shingledecker after attendance at the training.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

November 10,2009

8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

This training provides K, 1st, and 2nd Grade level overviews of the newly Revised Michigan Model for Health. Participants will review new lessons and materials, examine new and expanded content, explore new lesson formatting, and see how technology is used to enhance learning and communication. This one day of grade level training is for all teachers: new, current, and reassigned. (teachers who have recently attended a “revised” training, but are now reassigned to another grade level, should contact our office to determine if additional training will be necessary.) Each teacher will receive a manual and a set of teaching posters, as well as a grade level training certificate.

Cost: $50, includes food, teacher’s manual, and teaching posters

Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the workshop.

Note: This workshop is eligible for 100% reimbursement with the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant. To be reimbursed with district SDFSCA funds, documentation of workshop payment and substitute teacher costs need to be submitted by the district to Connie Shingledecker after attendance at the training.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

November 10,2009

8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

This training provides K, 1st, and 2nd Grade level overviews of the newly Revised Michigan Model for Health. Participants will review new lessons and materials, examine new and expanded content, explore new lesson formatting, and see how technology is used to enhance learning and communication. This one day of grade level training is for all teachers: new, current, and reassigned. (teachers who have recently attended a “revised” training, but are now reassigned to another grade level, should contact our office to determine if additional training will be necessary.) Each teacher will receive a manual and a set of teaching posters, as well as a grade level training certificate.

Cost: $50, includes food, teacher’s manual, and teaching posters

Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the workshop.

Note: This workshop is eligible for 100% reimbursement with the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant. To be reimbursed with district SDFSCA funds, documentation of workshop payment and substitute teacher costs need to be submitted by the district to Connie Shingledecker after attendance at the training.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

November 18,2009

8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

This training provides 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade level overviews of the newly Revised Michigan Model for Health. Participants will review new lessons and materials, examine new and expanded content, explore new lesson formatting, and see how technology is used to enhance learning and communication. This one day of grade level training is for all teachers: new, current, and reassigned. (teachers who have recently attended a “revised” training, but are now reassigned to another grade level, should contact our office to determine if additional training will be necessary.) Each teacher will receive a manual and a set of teaching posters, as well as a grade level training certificate.

Cost: $50, includes food, teacher’s manual, and teaching posters

Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the workshop.

Note: This workshop is eligible for 100% reimbursement with the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant. To be reimbursed with district SDFSCA funds, documentation of workshop payment and substitute teacher costs need to be submitted by the district to Connie Shingledecker after attendance at the training.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

November 18,2009

8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

This training provides 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade level overviews of the newly Revised Michigan Model for Health. Participants will review new lessons and materials, examine new and expanded content, explore new lesson formatting, and see how technology is used to enhance learning and communication. This one day of grade level training is for all teachers: new, current, and reassigned. (teachers who have recently attended a “revised” training, but are now reassigned to another grade level, should contact our office to determine if additional training will be necessary.) Each teacher will receive a manual and a set of teaching posters, as well as a grade level training certificate.

Cost: $50, includes food, teacher’s manual, and teaching posters

Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the workshop.

Note: This workshop is eligible for 100% reimbursement with the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant. To be reimbursed with district SDFSCA funds, documentation of workshop payment and substitute teacher costs need to be submitted by the district to Connie Shingledecker after attendance at the training.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

November 18,2009

8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

This training provides 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade level overviews of the newly Revised Michigan Model for Health. Participants will review new lessons and materials, examine new and expanded content, explore new lesson formatting, and see how technology is used to enhance learning and communication. This one day of grade level training is for all teachers: new, current, and reassigned. (teachers who have recently attended a “revised” training, but are now reassigned to another grade level, should contact our office to determine if additional training will be necessary.) Each teacher will receive a manual and a set of teaching posters, as well as a grade level training certificate.

Cost: $50, includes food, teacher’s manual, and teaching posters

Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the workshop.

Note: This workshop is eligible for 100% reimbursement with the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant. To be reimbursed with district SDFSCA funds, documentation of workshop payment and substitute teacher costs need to be submitted by the district to Connie Shingledecker after attendance at the training.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

November 10,2009

8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

This training provides K, 1st, and 2nd Grade level overviews of the newly Revised Michigan Model for Health. Participants will review new lessons and materials, examine new and expanded content, explore new lesson formatting, and see how technology is used to enhance learning and communication. This one day of grade level training is for all teachers: new, current, and reassigned. (teachers who have recently attended a “revised” training, but are now reassigned to another grade level, should contact our office to determine if additional training will be necessary.) Each teacher will receive a manual and a set of teaching posters, as well as a grade level training certificate.

Cost: $50, includes food, teacher’s manual, and teaching posters

Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the workshop.

Note: This workshop is eligible for 100% reimbursement with the Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant. To be reimbursed with district SDFSCA funds, documentation of workshop payment and substitute teacher costs need to be submitted by the district to Connie Shingledecker after attendance at the training.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

December 4, 2009

8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

This workshop, for all K-12 Physical Educators, is designed to enhance the effectiveness of physical education teachers in Michigan schools. The session will focus on the new Michigan Department of Education Standards, Benchmarks, Grade Level Content Expectations (K-8), and the Michigan Merit Curriculum Guidelines (Grades 9- 12).  Participants will learn the components of the new framework, develop strategies to align local curriculum with the new requirements, and create instructional materials that will support the implementation and assessment of effective physical education programs in local districts. It will discuss "test out" options, and ideas on how to best assess student skills and mastery. 

The training will focus on the new high school guidelines, but representatives from all building levels (elementary, middle, and high school) are encouraged to attend to enhance K-12 continuity. 

Presenter: Dr. Debra S. Berkey Dr. Berkey is the Interim Physical Education Consultant at the Michigan Department of Education and was instrumental in the development of the new Physical Education Guidelines. She is also a member of the faculty at Western Michigan University.

Cost: $15.00, includes continental breakfast and lunch

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

January 14 and 21, 2010 (2 days)

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(Make up day in case of snow-February 11, 2010)

This course is designed to increase teacher competency in the areas of teaching methodology, utilization of available materials and resources, and command of subject matter related to human sexuality and family life education.

ourse Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify components of effective prevention education.
• Examine the various issues related to teaching reproductive health education.
• Modify district reproductive programs in accordance with laws and regulations impacting reproductive health education in Michigan.
• Incorporate new knowledge and skills related to the teaching of reproductive health, including: anatomy and physiology,HIV/AIDS, and skill-based instruction.

Target Audience: Elementary educators

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org

January 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 2010
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Make up day in case of snow-February 11)

Course Goal: This course is designed to increase teacher competency in the areas of teaching methodology, utilization of available materials and resources, and command of subject matter and legislation related to human sexuality and family life education.

Course Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify components of effective prevention education.
• Examine the various issues related to teaching reproductive health education.
• Modify district reproductive programs in accordance with laws and regulations impacting reproductive health education in Michigan.
• Incorporate new knowledge and skills related to the teaching of reproductive health, including: anatomy and physiology, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, sexual minority youth, HIV/AIDS, and skill-based instruction.
• Incorporate new knowledge and skills related to the teaching of decision-making, communication, and reduction of risk.

Cost: $80.00.
Registration online required.
Meals and snacks provided.
SBCEUs pending approval.

G.V.S.U. Credit option: This course may also be taken for graduate credit from Grand Valley State University. Anyone wanting more information on this option should contact :

Mary Schutten, 616 331 - 3060 or email schutmar@gvsu.edu

A Moodle online course segment will be required for all participants taking the course for GVSU credit. (SBCEUs not available with this option.)

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Littner Schroeder at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4110 or email bschroed@oaisd.org