Sessions
All Day Workshops
Mastering Your Thinking for Lifetime Success-ESP
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA
As understanding your stress is the first step toward eliminating it, this workshop provides the opportunity to identify your stress-provoking thought patterns. Begin to invest in your thinking and get the return of your life! Concepts covered include: The 19 thinking patterns from which stress generates, Effective strategies for reducing stress in all 19 areas, How to change your self-talk to stop stress dead in its tracks, 11 irrational beliefs that undermine your thinking , 15 styles of distorted thinking which can get you off track, Your personal stress driver, and Tips for dealing with ten classic “difficult-people” types of individuals. You will demonstrate session competencies through the development of a personal blueprint for your success.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Half Day Workshops
Boundary Issues for School Personnel-ESP
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA
This workshop will explore situations and problems school employees face with challenges in maintaining appropriate employee-student boundaries. Strategies will be developed to establish appropriate boundaries in order to maintain employee effectiveness and to protect the integrity of the student and the employee.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
C.A.R.E. Module 1: Culture-PM
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA
Culture can be defined as the sum of a person's experiences, knowledge, skills, beliefs, values and interests. Participants will explore dimensions of culture, examine the impact of group affiliations and learn methods of positive cultural responsivity as they study the link between culture and acquisition of new knowledge in this interactive workshop. This workshop is one of 4 CARE modules.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Effort, Motivation and Student Achievement-ESP
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA
Based in research-based activities to assist educators increase student achievement, C.A.R.E focuses on four themes--Culture, Ability, Resiliency, and Effort. This workshop session will focus on Effort, which is defined in this context as the energy used in reaching a goal that is maximized when students receive encouragement and there are high expectations for quality work. We will examine the difference between praise and encouragement and between effort and motivation, and how these differences may impact classroom practice. Also, we will engage in activities exploring intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how each can be utilized effectively in an educational setting. This workshop is appropriate for both teachers and paraeducators.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
From Vinyl to MP3 Players: Understanding the Generational Shift in the Workplace-ESP
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA
Vermont will see nearly 1/3 of our membership retire in the next ten years. What does this mean for membership and leadership in our Local Associations? Learn some strategies and tools for navigating the shift from the vinyl generation to the MP3/Facebook generation. We will explore the trends and characteristics of multiple generations and give you tips on things to consider when planning for the new wave of Generation Y educators.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Helping Paraprofessionals and Classroom Teachers Working Together to Create Instructional Teams-AM
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA
This workshop will focus on highly effective, practical strategies for creating inclusive classrooms. Topics will include planning, instruction, student behavior, communication and how to cover typical roadblocks. A shared discussion will be held at the end of the session so we can further learn from one another.
Who should attend? Paraprofessional/classroom teacher teams who share the same students OR individual teachers and/or paraprofessionals who want to better understand their role in a shared teaching environment.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Helping Paraprofessionals and Classroom Teachers Working Together to Create Instructional Teams-PM
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA
This workshop will focus on highly effective, practical strategies for creating inclusive classrooms. Topics will include planning, instruction, student behavior, communication and how to cover typical roadblocks. A shared discussion will be held at the end of the session so we can further learn from one another.
Who should attend? Paraprofessional/classroom teacher teams who share the same students OR individual teachers and/or paraprofessionals who want to better understand their role in a shared teaching environment.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)-A Framework for School Improvement-ESP-AM
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA and Southest Vermont Supervisory Union
What is PBS? Learn what PBS is and what its not. Come and engage in dialogue about how this system approach (PBS) helps establish and support appropriate student behaviors in creating positive school climates. Roles and responsibilities of ESPs will be discussed during the workshop session.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)-A Framework for School Improvement-ESP-PM
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA and Southest Vermont Supervisory Union
What is PBS? Learn what PBS is and what its not. Come and engage in dialogue about how this system approach (PBS) helps establish and support appropriate student behaviors in creating positive school climates. Roles and responsibilities of ESPs will be discussed during the workshop session.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
