Sessions
All Day Workshops
Mastering Your Thinking for Lifetime Success-SVSU
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
Anxiety and Fear in Children-AM
Sponsored By: Southest Vermont SU & Vermont-NEA
This workshop will look at fears, anxieties and worries in children and how they reveal themselves through acting out and avoidance in school. He will also discuss how these behaviors and systems change over time.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Anxiety and Fear in Children-PM
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU & Vermont-NEA
This workshop will look at fears, anxieties and worries in children and how they reveal themselves through acting out and avoidance in school. He will also discuss how these behaviors and systems change over time.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Autism-Teaching Social Stories
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU
This workshop will look at practical strategies for writing and implementing social stories for students with autism.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Behavior Plans-AM
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU
This training will address the components of successful behavior plans. It will include discussion about why students typically exhibit behavioral difficulties and how to address these difficulties. The presentation will include the following topics: collaboration, antecedents and consequences, possible motivators, the process of developing a successful behavior plan, how to successfully implement the plan, and when changes are necessary. The overall purpose of the training is to discuss the many reasons why behavior plans do and/or do not work.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Behavior Plans-PM
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU
This training will address the components of successful behavior plans. It will include discussion about why students typically exhibit behavioral difficulties and how to address these difficulties. The presentation will include the following topics: collaboration, antecedents and consequences, possible motivators, the process of developing a successful behavior plan, how to successfully implement the plan, and when changes are necessary. The overall purpose of the training is to discuss the many reasons why behavior plans do and/or do not work.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Boundary Issues for School Personnel-AM
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA and Southest Vermont Supervisory Union
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
Boundary Issues for School Personnel-PM
Sponsored By: Vermont-NEA and Southest Vermont Supervisory Union
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.P.I . Refresher-AM
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU
This workshop is designed for staff members that have already taken the full C.P.I. training. The review session will build on the foundation skills that are already in place and strengthen problem solving and intervention techniques.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
C.P.I . Refresher-PM
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU
This workshop is designed for staff members that have already taken the full C.P.I. training. The review session will build on the foundation skills that are already in place and strengthen problem solving and intervention techniques.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Communication Styles-AM
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU
When it comes to fishing, we know how to bait the hook to suit the fish. But when it comes to people, we often say, “Look, this is the way I am — take it or leave it.” Then we wonder why we don’t catch any fish. This workshop teaches us how to catch the fish.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Communication Styles-PM
Sponsored By: Southwest Vermont SU
When it comes to fishing, we know how to bait the hook to suit the fish. But when it comes to people, we often say, “Look, this is the way I am — take it or leave it.” Then we wonder why we don’t catch any fish. This workshop teaches us how to catch the fish.
For more information email: adarby@vtnea.org Or phone: 802-223-6375 Ext: 109
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)-A Framework for School Improvement-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 Supports (PBS)-A Framework for School Improvement-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
