This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of dyslexia as well as a few other learning difficulties such as fetal alcohol syndrome.

Starting out in the classroom can be scary. There is so much to learn! But for those who feel their inexperience, Jonah offers encouragement: Don't underestimate the "presources" you bring to the classroom! Whatever your...

You know things. You find some of them interesting. But will your students agree? As you present in the classroom, says Jonah, your goal is to make what you know accessible and interesting to your students. In other words, you...

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This workshop will focus on three principles that help us educate dyslexics and other challenged learners.

Motivation is an important part of getting assignments done correctly and on time. What are some ways to get your students motivated to put their heart into their work?

A session for teachers on presenting lessons effectively.

A series of reflections on the perfect teacher, the perfect parent, the perfect board member, and the perfect student.

A series of reflections for novice teachers on the privilege of teaching.

What resources does a first-year teacher take into the classroom? A lot, actually. This session challenges novice teachers to identify and use the skills, wisdom, inspiration, and ideas they gathered from life experience.

How do you present content in a way that appeals to your students, that "sells" them on truth? Three steps: bait, bite, and catch.

Some people can say in 5 minutes what other people say in 15 minutes. Enough said.

Pointers about presentation; how to get your “fish” to bite; how to use attractive bait for every “fish”; how to keep them on the hook once they have bitten.

What are some distractions that hinder concentration? Is concentration related to comprehension? Reading comprehension is important in life. Comprehending verbal information is also important.

Let's get started! First, the instructors introduce themselves. Next, you will get oriented in this novice track through descriptions of what will happen and how it will happen. A brief description will follow of the tremendous...