Workshop Sessions 1.    ADVISORY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL The Advisory Program at a high school CAN be the heart and hub of the entire school but there are definite Do’s and Don’ts with regard to this important program. Please join Kathy for a look at those Do’s and Don’ts along with: a) Who should be an Advisor? b) How should Advisory be organized? c) Where should Advisory be placed in the schedule? d) How should this time be used? e) What is the job description of an Advisor? f) And much more
 2.    CREATING A FRESHMAN ACADEMY As we all know, the transition from grade 8 in a middle school to grade 9 in a high school can be difficult for many students. Creating a ninth grade learning academy can help provide support and success for those younger high school kids. Topics to be covered include: a) What is the overall structure of a freshman academy? b) How do you choose the teachers to be involved? c) What do freshman academy teams do? d) How does Advisory fit in? e) What does the overall master schedule look like? f) And much more   3.    HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM If you wanted to get your car fixed, you would likely go to an experienced mechanic. For legal help, you’d find a good attorney. To understand the brain and how we learn, would you go to a teacher? Unfortunately, maybe not. Yet, every year, millions of trust that the professionals who teach their children know something about the human brain and the process of learning. Join Kathy for a look at the world of the human brain, how it learns, and ways to create a brain compatible high classroom. Topics to be covered include: a) The Anatomy of the human brain b) 20 COOL things about the brain c) The Primacy- Recency Effect d) Lesson Design e) Great Hands-on teaching strategies to be used in a high school classroom   4.    HIGH SCHOOLS ON THE BLOCK Join Kathy for a look at various “block” schedules for high school and the pros and cons of each type. Participants will then have the opportunity to look at their own schedule IN-DEPTH (small group work) and find ways to make the schedule work better for their students. Finally, participants will learn and share great instructional strategies for teaching in those longer periods of time, learn about the Primacy-Recency Effect, and investigate the world of lesson design. Additional Consultant Services Kathy is happy to help you and your district with any of the following customized consultant services. Just e-mail to start dialogue about your specific needs today! Available for customized long-term staff development at a reduced daily rate  Meeting With Parent Groups  Meeting With Boards of Education  Meeting With Teachers During Planning Times  Conducting Freshman Academy Program Evaluation  Planning With Administrative Teams  Consulting on Master Schedule Design  Meeting With Central Office Personnel
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