Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Becoming a Reflective Teacher, By Marzano




Link to Marzano Research Lab
Link to Student Survey

Teaching Mindfulness- Courses Offered Through Mindful Schools



 "In the context of education, parenting and youth mental health, the development of mindful awareness can be an important step in counteracting burnout, practicing self-care and cultivating inner resilience."
Link to Course Descriptions

Link: Other Resources

Resources: WellCast and Yes Your Teen is Crazy by Michael J. Bradley


The following resources are courtesy of 2 of my middle school colleagues:
 
"A helpful introduction to: note taking skills, study skills, time management as well as conquering your fears, maintaining friendships, cyber-bullying, and how to break bad habits. Accessible and goofy. Works well for my class. Check it out! They also have free downloadable worksheets that you can use along with the short video clips."

"I would like to recommend the book Yes, Your Teen is Crazy. My school mentor recommended it to me, and although I'm not even half done I totally love it. It explains the adolescent brain and helps us understand how to love them through this difficult period."
Link to Purchase

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

PD Opportunity at The Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute


 
The Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) is hosting the following public workshops in Colorado this fall.  Register early and save 10%.

Mindfulness Counseling Strategies - Activating Compassion and Regulation
Denver: November 19-20, 2014 (early rate deadline October 29)

This workshop is designed to teach participants how to facilitate the development of these skills with their clients, and develop their own capacity for using mindfulness-based strategies in their counseling work. In this highly experiential workshop participants will practice mindfulness, regulation and activation strategies meant to promote compassionate self-awareness and emotional balance.

Some of the topics covered:

  • Key Components of Regulation and Mindful Awareness
  • Establishing an Ability to Experience Calm States
  • The Role of Activation and Energy
  • Engaging the Body: Mindful Movement
  • Co-regulation: The Natural Healing of Relationships
Early rate $292;  Regular rate $325

De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations

Denver:  October 23, 2014 (early rate deadline October 2)

This workshop is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication.  The training will explore how anger and violence interplay, including opportunities for self- assessment of personal styles.  Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies designed to defuse potentially violent situations.


Early rate $153;  Regular rate $170
    

 
 
CTRI is also offering the following live webinars:

De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
Date:  October 16, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CST) (early rate deadline Oct. 2)
          December 11, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CST) (early rate deadline Nov. 27)
Fees:  Early Rate $45;  Regular Rate $55
Click Here to register.


FREE WEBINAR - each month CTRI offers a complimentary webinar
Click to view this month's free webinar Understanding Mental Illness.

Regards,
Delayne Hogan
Public Workshop Coordinator, CTRI Inc.
877.353.3205
delaynehogan@ctrinstitute.com
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Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Resource- School Reform Initiative


*PD and Lessons organized into Protocols.
Link: http://www.schoolreforminitiative.org/protocols/

Resource- AMLE, Association for Middle School Education

AMLE has a tremendous amount of resources and best practices on the following topics:
  • Assessment
  • RTI
  • Classroom Management
  • Common Core
  • Differentiation
  • ELL
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Health and Wellness
  • Professional Development
  • Inclusion
  • Classroom Culture
Link: http://amle.org/