Highlighted Opportunities

Our consultants have a wide-range of Professional Development Training Seminars to bring to your staff.  
Our highlighted list is a sampling of what we can offer.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS 
 STAFF & PARENTS


SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
 
Creating a Socially and Emotionally Rich Classroom:
Tools of the Trade for Teachers to Use Immediately
Presented by: Dr. Scott Taylor
 
The connection among social emotional learning, classroom management, and student academic achievement is well-documented. Foster a strong sense of classroom community, strengthen the quality of relationships, and encourage a high level of collaboration by using concrete strategies that won’t encroach on precious instructional time. This professional development experience can be customized to meet the needs of grade-specific programs, e.g. Elementary, Middle, or High.
 
3-hour session which can be geared to K-5, 6-12, or all grades 
$975 for one session; $1625 for two sessions


RACIAL INEQUITY
 
"How Can I Help? Building a More Perfect Union"
Presented by: Dr. Gary Burgess
 
Post Mortem: Black/White.  While interacting with staff and students of American slave descent, it is important to understand how the history between black and white citizens affects today's learning environments.  This interactive seminar, designed for small, discussion-sized groups, will provide information allowing you to help with student achievement and productive learning environments.  Dr. Burgess wants you to bring background information to the table; each participant's experiences are valuable to the discussion.
Highly recommended for administrative teams.

2-hour session 
$650 for one session; $1250 for two sessions



 
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS
 
Classroom Success for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
Presented by: Gillian Dillard
 
Students with Learning Disabilities reach their highest potential when effective classroom instructional strategies are in place. This course will give you a toolbox of strategies to address common academic weaknesses while supporting student confidence and independence.  Learn how to successfully implement powerful classroom strategies to scaffold differentiated instruction for students with Learning Disabilities
 
3-hour session 
$600
 
 

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
 
Pedagogical Principles for Effective Holocaust Education
Presented by: David Glass
 
The Holocaust must be understood as a shared human story and as a historical event. This course will offer a recommended pedagogy for teachers that allows their students to study a complex topic and apply the lessons learned to their own lives. (For Middle and High School)
 
3-hour session (no more than 10 participants per group)
$600 for one session; $1000 for two sessions
 


FOR PARENTS
 
Navigating Special Education and Partnering with Your Home District
Presented by: Dr. Elizabeth Matheis and Dr. Harold Tarriff
 
This session will provide parents with information on the requirements for the provision of special education from both legal and professional perspectives; beginning with a brief overview of legal requirements, followed by prerequisite procedures and, most importantly, the most effective ways for parents to participate meaningfully in this process.  As a result of this session, parents will be better prepared to be co-equal partners with the professionals charged with meeting the unique special needs of their children.
 
90-minute session 
$500
 
Parenting During a Stressful Time
Presented by: Dr. Lynn Ciccantelli
 
Children’s needs intensity under stress because their insecurities increase.  They need more from adults—more comfort, more reassurance, more personal attention.  This presentation will provide guidelines to hep parents support their child(ren) while also caring for themselves. 
 
90-minute session 
$425
  
  
Mindfulness Program for Parents
Presented by: Kerri Bacall
 
This program contains information about scientifically proven mindfulness practices, including an introduction to mindfulness, the definition, benefits and science of the mind to establish credibility.  Mindfulness can be described as the practice of paying attention in the present moment, and doing it intentionally and with non-judgement. The focus of the presentation, however, is on the mindfulness practice.  Parents may not remember the words they were told, but they will remember who they felt during the practice; for that reason, we will be practicing mindfulness a few different times during the presentation.  We will also have the opportunity for Q&A regarding how to best support their children during these challenging times.  The program is secular and provides access to multiple resources for parents upon request.
 
90-minute session 
$425
 

If you have a professional development need, we can help you!  The above is a limited list of highlighted offerings.  Please see our website for more consultants and expertise we can provide you.