Finding the Right Spark

Finding the Right Spark: Motivating the Resistant Learner
Presented by Jim Wright
November 4, 2010

As middle and high schools institute RTI, poor student motivation is a central concern. This workshop presents four major approaches to increase motivation and school participation among struggling learners in middle and high school classrooms.

Jim Wright, M.S., is a certified school psychologist and school administrator in central New York State. He is the creator of Intervention Central (www.interventioncentral.org), a popular website featuring free student intervention ideas.

Jim has over 17 years experience working in public schools. He is now a full-time trainer and consultant to schools and organizations on issues relating to Response to Intervention. He trains throughout New York and nationally on RTI topics, including curriculum-base measurement, team-based problem-solving, and academic and behavioral interventions.

Professional Development Consortium Members

 

Level I Membership
Cuba City, Darlington, Ithaca, North Crawford, Pecatonica, Platteville, Potosi, River Ridge, Seneca, and Shullsburg
Level I membership entitles these districts to send three (3) people to all events sponsored by the PD Consortium during 2010-2011. Additional staff may attend the events at a rate of $100 per event/per teacher.

 

Level II Membership
Dodgeville and Fennimore
Level II membership entitles these districts to send five (5) people to all events sponsored by the PD Consortium during 2010-2011. Additional staff may attend the events at a rate of $100 per event/per teacher.

Non-Consortium Members
Non-consortium members, community based agencies and school districts outside of CESA #3 may attend event with fee ranging from $150 - $250 per person depending on the presenter fees.

 

Registration

All online registrations are tentative until a purchase order is received by the CESA #3 business office. Please follow your local district procedure to complete a purchase order for registration completion.

Cancellation Policy: Should enrollment be insufficient to cover the cost of the event, registered participants will be notified. Participants must cancel within 48 hours of this event or will be billed.

Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA #3 at least one week prior to the scheduled event to cancel and receive a full refund of your registration fee. Cancellations not received at least one week prior to the registered event will be charged the full registration fee. CESA #3 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot. Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated. CESA #3 is handicapped accessible.