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Changing Lives through Education and Collaboration
SPEAKING EVENTS
I would love to be a part of your training and professional development events. I take pride in assisting school districts, leadership teams, educators and parents in developing relationships to increase parent involvement in and out of the school setting. All of my trainings are informative, interactive, and life changing.
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Check out the lists of my most popular topics for educators and parents below. We will also customize topics according to the needs of you leadership team and staff. For more information on how we can support your team, Contact us.
SPEAKING, TRAINING AND WORKSHOP TOPICS FOR EDUCATORS
Speaking and Training Events are 45 minute sessions. We have half-day workshops available on select topics. Contact us for more details.
MY "WHY" AS AN EDUCATOR
This topic gives educational leaders and educators an in-depth look as to the decision making process in becoming an educator of future generations of students.
With the steady change in educational norms, educators have become frustrated and confused as to the reason they became an educator and the tasks that are expected of them to be effective in the educational setting.
My training goes in-depth to the core of and allows us to revisit our reasons for being an educator.
It also helps educational leaders and educators begin the process of effectively communicating to re-evaluate current processes and procedures and restructuring those processes and procedures to foster and build educator, parent and student relationships.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS AND STUDENTS (COMPACT)
This topic helps educators understand the importance of building healthy relationships with their students and parents.
Although it may seem effortless for some educators to build effective relationships, others may struggle with this concept due to generational/cultural perceptions.
Educators will be given tips and strategies to build healthy and effective relationships.
Educators will also be able to work with coworkers in small groups to develop a parent/student "Relationship Building Activity"
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT (MEETING THEM WHERE THEY ARE)
What is Student Achievement
How does it "Really" impact educators.
The four factors (influences) of student achievement.
Determining where they really are.
You've found where they are now what?
EDUCATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
It's a TEAM approach (Parents know their children).
Know your "Educator WHY".
You are more than a teacher (The Many Hats).
Teachers should know "What" and "How" to teach.
WHAT PARENT INVOLVEMENT LOOKS LIKE: ELEMENTARY SETTING.
What is parent Involvement for elementary parents?
The three types of parents.
Ways to involve your parents at the elementary level?
Results of not being involved in elementary years.
WHAT PARENT INVOLVEMENT LOOKS LIKE: MIDDLE SCHOOL SETTING.
What is parent Involvement for middle school parents?
The three types of parents.
Ways to involve your parents at the middle school level?
Results of not being involved in middle school years.
WHAT PARENT INVOLVEMENT LOOKS LIKE: HIGH-SCHOOL SETTING.
What is parent Involvement for high-school parents?
The three types of parents.
Ways to involve your parents at the high-school level?
Results of not being involved in the high-school years.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Prerequisites for Inclusion
What is Inclusion
The benefits of Inclusion
The role of the Special Education Teacher
WHY do we have Inclusion
How do I do it (Examples)
SPEAKING, TRAINING AND WORKSHOP TOPICS FOR PARENTS
Speaking and Training Events are 45 minute sessions. We have half-day workshops available on select topics. Contact us for more details.
PARENT CONFERENCES (HOW & WHAT)
What actions to take before the meeting
What to do and expect during the meeting.
Actions to take after the meeting.
PARENT ACCOUNTABILITY
Mean What You Say (Enforcing Consequences and rewards at home).
What is expected of you as the parent.
Scheduling and Consistency
Allowing your children to be children.
STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY
What is expected of your child in the educational setting.
Incorporating extracurricular activities in your child's life (Balance).
Give them a voice (Consequences & Rewards).
SETTING BOUNDARIES
Why children need boundaries.
How to set boundaries.
Consequences of no boundaries.
Rewards of effective boundaries
Always follow through (Consistency is key).
PARENT INVOLVEMENT: ELEMENTARY SETTING
What is parent Involvement for elementary parents?
Why do I have to be involved?
Results of not being involved in elementary years.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT: MIDDLE SCHOOL SETTING
What is parent Involvement for middle school parents?
Why do I have to be involved?
Results of not being involved in midle school years.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT: HIGH SCHOOL SETTING
What is parent Involvement for high-school parents?
Why do I have to be involved?
Results of not being involved in high-school years.
STATE AND COLLEGE ASSESSMENTS: HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED
The importance of state and college assessments.
What these assessments look like (Quick Glance).
How to prepare your child for these assessments.
Getting help when you are stuck or just don't know what to do.
IEP BASICS
What is an IEP?
The components of the IEP.
Why does my child need and IEP?
How do I contribute to the IEP?
My role in carrying out the IEP.
Monitoring the execution and effects of my child's IEP.