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Brain Works: Preparing for Learning and Assessment Success

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 11/19/2014 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 11/9/2014 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Heather Fish
Agency Assistant: Melissa Sumwalt 608-745-5478
Location: Lodi High School
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
Facility: Lodi High School
Date/Time:
11/19/2014 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
12/17/2014 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
1/14/2015 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
1/28/2015 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
2/11/2015 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Brain Works can be used as a Tier I, II or III strategy to improve behavior or academics.  During the two days of the workshop, participants will practice a variety of physical activities to help anyone (their students as well as themselves) be ready to learn and participate in high-stakes assessments.  The goal of Brain Works is to improve reading, recalling, comprehension, all while providing options for positive behavior patterns.  Participants will also receive a book that is a valuable resource for when they are back in their classroom or district.  

This specialized course has been developed by Terry Haag and draws on her years of experience as a school nurse as well as her private practice.  One graduate credit through Viterbo is also available for this course.  

The following comment by a past participant describes the evaluation of the course "I can't wait to try these activities in my classroom and with my children to see how it affects their attention, balance, concentration, academic areas, etc."  

 

 

 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
Administrator Standards
WAS2The administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
WAS3The administrator manages by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.
Pupil Services
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
WPS4The pupil services professional understands and represents professional ethics and social behaviors appropriate for school and community.
WPS5The pupil services professional understands the organization, development, management and content of collaborative and mutually supportive pupil services programs within educational settings.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.