Continuing Education
Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, Rachel Simmons
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In this workshop, learn the causes and forms of psychological aggression, along with strategies to reduce existing levels of aggression and intervene during acute bullying situations. Topics include but are not limited to: Relational aggression: the use of friendship as a weapon; the role of relationships in girls’ psychological health; the psychology of bullying and aggression; “I didn’t do it:” female aggression and denial; cyberbullying and digital citizenship; the use of humor (“just kidding,” “no offense”) to harm; scripts to help students through challenging social situations; dealing with aggressive body language in the classroom and conflict resolution protocols for girls.
Rachel Simmons is the author of The New York Times best seller Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, the first book to explore the phenomenon of bullying among girls. A national expert on girls, Simmons began studying female aggression at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. She is founding director of the Girls Leadership Institute and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, Dateline NBC, and other national programs.
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Developing Critical Thinking Skills, Ann Anzalone
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This workshop is designed to provide an understanding of teaching thinking skills and how to actively engage students in the learning process. Understanding how the brain learns is key to achieving thinking success. Teaching specific study skills, thinking techniques and tools empower students to be in control of their own learning process. Teach students how to be attuned to themselves and their learning styles learn strategies to develop students’ study and critical thinking skills, and experience the impact of the mind-body connection in the learning process. Use this information to structure lessons, to accelerate learning, to teach study skills and to teach critical thinking skills. Learn six techniques to develop critical thinkers.
Ann Anzalone is a nationally known, dynamic speaker and experienced trainer. For the last 25 years she has conducted workshops for K-12 teachers, administrators and parents, as well as for Business and corporations. She teaches graduate classes at Wright State University and McGregor School, Antioch University. She serves as a consultant for adult students, parents and their children regarding learning styles, educational plans and academic performance. Ms. Anzalone has teaching certificates in Elementary Education and Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, Educable Mentally Retarded. Prior to being an in-service presenter, Ann has been honored as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America and was listed in Who’s Who in American Education.
Ann is a teacher’s teacher, specializing in communications skills, community building, learning styles, cooperative learning, study skills and stress management. She is an energetic and enthusiastic presenter. Her presentations are practical and focused on the development of techniques, strategies and tools to optimize learning and communication skills.
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Building a Strong and Meaningful Mathematics Foundation for All Learners: Grades Kindergarten to 4th Grade, Helene Sherman, Ed.D.
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Developing a strong sense of number throughout engaging, conceptually based lessons provides early learners the foundation to build long-term academic success in mathematics. This workshop offers teachers opportunities to work with hands - on relevant activities for developing understanding and practicing big ideas in mathematics, - place value, whole numbers and fractions. Differentiated intervention approaches related to common error patterns as well as to students’ on and above level content needs will be included.
Helene J. Sherman, Ed.D., is a professor and the associate dean for undergraduate education in the College of Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She has taught at the elementary, middle school mathematics, community college, and university levels, and she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in K-8 mathematics teaching methods. Dr. Sherman has had her work published in numerous professional educational journals and has coauthored three books for teaching metric measurement across the curriculum. She has directed and co directed federal and statewide grant projects in St. Louis area school districts, focusing on classroom applications of mathematics teaching methods. She presents workshops throughout the country on methods for teaching mathematics to elementary and middle grade students. Dr. Sherman has won several teaching awards, among which are the 2003 Missouri Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, the 2000 College of Education Distinguished Teaching Award, the 1998 Emerson Electric Outstanding Teaching Award, and the 1997 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Effective Teaching Supports and Strategies, Anne Schad, L.C.S.W.
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The St. Louis metropolitan area has one of the highest populations of children with autism spectrum disorders in the country, 1 in 83 boys according to the latest numbers from Autism Speaks. It is imperative that educators and school personnel have an understanding of the behaviors and characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorders as well as those strategies, supports and services needed to support them in the school setting.
Ann Schad, L.C.S.W., has worked in the field of social work for the past 25 years. She has worked in the areas of child abuse/neglect, foster care, adoption and eating disorders. For the past 18 years she has worked in various capacities in an autism treatment center, TouchPoint Autism Services (formerly known as Judevine Center for Autism.) Mrs. Schad currently conducts ADOS (Autism Diagnostic and Observation Schedule) assessments, facilitates parent and sibling support groups, educates medical students and performs school observations/consultations as well as attends IEP meetings. She also provides training and education with regards to autism spectrum disorders to parents, other agencies and organizations as needed.
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Conversations with Teachers, Pat Bassett
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The president of NAIS engages teachers in a conversation about their professional lives. What motivates teachers? By what criteria should teachers be evaluated and compensated? How do we create a career path and leadership opportunities for teachers?
Patrick F. Bassett currently serves as the President of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), a position he has held since 2001.
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Blue Oceans vs. Black Holes: Smart Strategies for Changing Times, Admissions Workshop
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We all know that the educational landscape is changing and paradigms are shifting. But what does that mean for independent school admissions, marketing, and public relations. Join Aimee Gruber from SSATB, Aaron Wachholz from NAIS and Mike Szydlowski, Financial Aid Director at Woodberry Forest School as we explore “Blue Ocean” strategies that will help you survive and thrive in today’s market place. We’ll cover a plethora of topics guaranteed to steer you away from the “black holes” that abound.
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Refocusing, Reflection and Renewal: Head of School Retreat
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Please consider taking a little time out just for yourself! This conference presents the perfect opportunity to practice the 3 R’s (no we don’t mean reading writing and ‘rithmetic) we’re talking about refocusing, reflection and renewal. A time to nurture yourself as a professional and step back from the fast and furious pace of the year to look at what you do, why you do it, how to do it better, and how to take care of yourself in the process.
$400.00 registration fee is inclusive of lodging, meals and the program.
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The Wizard of Apps, School Libraries and Web-Based Practice & Learning Tools Smackdown, Dr. Joyce Valenza
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If learners were iPhones, and we were wizards who could “load” them with the really critical apps--or gifts--to inspire digital citizenship, information fluency, creativity, and collaboration, gifts they could take out into the world, how would we do it? Joyce and her students take us on a sing-along, musical exploration of those critical apps or gifts learners will need along the road. This presentation is a continually updated version of Joyce’s K12 Online Keynote.
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Special Event: Stress Management in the 21st Century, Ann Anzalone
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Is your cup empty or half Full? This session focuses on stress management. It is easy to short change ourselves. Multitasking is the operative word in the culture. Do more in less time with the same results is society’s Mantra. It is possible? Learn seven techniques and strategies to develop and maintain a positive perspective, to live in the present, and to develop and maintain a balance between school and home.
Ann Anzalone
Ann Anzalone is a nationally known, dynamic speaker and experienced trainer. For the last 25 years she has conducted workshops for K-12 teachers, administrators and parents, as well as for Business and corporations. She teaches graduate classes at Wright State University and McGregor School, Antioch University. She serves as a consultant for adult students, parents and their children regarding learning styles, educational plans and academic performance.
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Current Topics in Governance – A Dinner for Heads & Trustees, Pat Bassett, NAIS President
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To encourage and support effective leadership in schools, Independent Schools of St. Louis has designed this program for members of boards of trustees, heads and educational administrators. The program will examine current topics important to all.
Presentation: Top Ten Trends for School Leaders
The president of NAIS, based on the latest research from NAIS (NAIS Trends 2010-11, “The Red Book”) and from his observations from the field, Bassett articulates, ruminates, and engages in conversation about the critical challenges and opportunities facing American education in general and independent school education in particular: affordability, governance, leadership, teacher recruitment, national “core standards,” etc.
Program Schedule
— 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration and Reception
— 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Dinner
— 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Presentation
Community Program: Change Agency Leadership, Patrick F. Bassett, NAIS
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The president of NAIS examines the change dynamic in schools examining the strategic issues related to the teaching profession, why faculty and schools seem impervious to change, and new approaches to effecting and leading change by leaders. He will share various models of change agency, including those outlined by Dan Pink in The Science of Motivation, by Robert Kegan in Immunity to Change, by Chip and Dan Heath in Switch: How to change Things When Change is Hard, and in Why Change? What Works? The NAIS Guide to Change Management.
Special Event: Make The Ask Workshop, Laura Fredericks
New Trustee Orientation: How to be an Effective Independent School Board Member!
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Set Aside June 1, 2011 for this important program designed specifically to help both current and new trustees understand and fulfill their roles as the governors of an independent school. A panel, made up of local experienced board members, and institutional leaders will share their views, wisdom and experience on how boards and individual board members can work to best fulfill their responsibilities to guide, support and strengthen the institution of which they are apart.
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