About Us
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Dispute Resolution through Mediation
How do you settle a dispute? The easiest way is to have a third party help you. This workshop is designed to show you how to use the court mediation process in your own work environment. This is a must for any school district!
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Sexual Harassment - It Could Happen to You!
The Supreme Court ruled May 24, 1999 in Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education that schools receiving federal funds may be sued for damages for peer sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Protect yourself!
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Creating a Unit – How to write the curriculum unit and What is a thematic unit? –
Learn the difference between thematic (interdisciplinary), parallel, and integrated instruction according the James Beane. Participants will outline thematic units and can begin designing parallel curriculum using their own team’s scope and sequence.
This workshop will inspire every teacher to throw away the textbook and write a unit. Participants will work in their teams and actually begin writing a unit. The facilitator will work as a guide for resources and ideas.
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| Garbology - The Search for Recycled Trash
Based on our book, Garbology, this workshop will have you digging in the trash, understanding our environment and seeking out solutions to the increasing amount of trash.
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Building Teams with Self Esteem
Design your own workshop! Select from a variety of activities designed to build team spirit as well as self-esteem. Learn how to build self-esteem in your classroom and workplace!
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Treasure Hunt
There’s no sitting down in this workshop! Try to be the first team to solve the problems and win the treasure! Developed by Reality Education, this workshop will provide the participants with all the necessary skills for developing their own Treasure Hunt activity as well as one copy of our book "Treasure Hunt."
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How to Write a Test Question
After years of experience in item writing for state exams such as FCAT, TAAS, PASS and many others, Nancy Wilkinson will bring her knowledge into this workshop.
Participants will learn how to write math test questions based on the same design as the state tests. Here’s one way to help your students get ready for the exams!
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Science Inquiry -
Science is more than a magnifying glass and a microscope. This workshop will endeavor to not only capture the
attention of young scientists but to form a solid foundation of inquisitiveness for years to come. Participants will be
given the tools to integrate science inquiry into all areas of the curriculum by using play, questioning techniques and
science centers.
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