Commonwealth Education Organization
For more information or to schedule a program, contact the CEO office at 412 967-9691.
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Dr. Miriam Grossman A physician, psychiatrist, and author of the books, "Unprotected" and "You're Teaching My Child What?", Dr. Grossman addresses older high school students, college students, parents, and staff who work with students, the issues surrounding the politically correct messages being given to students related to their sexual choices. She presents as a physician - the physical and emotional realities of these choices, and how misinformation can be harmful.
Hillsdale College - Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence In June 2001, Hillsdale College launched the Charles R. and Kathleen K. Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, a national program committed to instructing the teachers in the best liberal arts tradition. The Center for Teacher Excellence (CTE) expands the reach of Hillsdale College's message of classical curricula and subject mastery to a nationwide audience of teachers.
The CTE seeks to reinvigorate civic education with the spirit of liberty that animated America's founding. To that end, the CTE sponsors a Seminar Series in Teaching American Civics.
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| Sandy Hoffman - Reading Horizons - The foundation for reading English
Reading Horizons was founded on scientifically based reading research using a systematic, intensive phonics reading system which provides a foundation for reading success. Discover Intensive Phonics is a framework for phonics, teaching students the critical word attack and decoding skills they need to read successfully.
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| Elaine K. McEwan, EdD - Ten Traits of Highly Effective Schools: Raising the Achievement Bar for All Students Elaine's half-day seminar is based on her recent book, Ten Traits of Highly Effectice Schools: Raising the Achievement Bar for All Students, which is an "invaluable resource (that) identifies the distinguishing qualities and unique characteristics of schools that help all students make outstanding gains in performance." Targeting principals and administrators, Elaine introduces each of the ten research-based traits and examines its impact on student achievement. The seminar also provides: A "10 Traits Audit" for use by schools or districts Tools and processes to facilitate the development of each trait Snapshots of each trait in actual schools and districts Observations on the school improvement process from noted thinkers, theorists, and scholars Examples of documents and forms used in effective schools |
| Sam Rosenberg - School Violence: Plan, Prevent, and Respond Sam Roseberg is an industry leader in the management of interpersonal human aggression, developed the Faculty Critical Incident Training Program to address a potentially fatal gap in the protective continuum surrounding our teachers and the students entrusted to their care. Mr. Rosenberg conducts group and private training for individuals, as well as school lectures and workshops. Keeping schools free of violence gets tougher every day. A comprehensive approach - one that addresses the full spectrum of violence from scuffles to shootings - can vastly simplify the job. |
| Dr. Yoram Sagher Dr. Yoram Sagher provides stimulating elementary math professional development programs that enrich teacher knowledge of mathematics and provides realistic teaching strategies that can be used in the classroom immediately. Dr. Sagher's presentation will include: Identifying and eliminating factors which inhibit a child's natural intelligence in mathematics Minimizing the spread between high- and low- performing students in the class Explaining the relationship between mastery of skills and problem solving Discussing the role of manipulatives Providing time for Q & A |
| Leonard Sax, M.D., PH.D. - Meeting the needs of boys in the classroom "A growing proportion of boys are disengaging from school. More and more of them will tell you that school is a bore, a waste of time, a tedium they endure each day until the final bell rings. As far as the boy is concerned, his real life - the life he cares about - only begins each day when the final bell rings, allowing him to leave school and do something he really cares about." (pg 8) Dr. Sax believes that educators and parents must work together to help these boys get back in gear. In this seminar, Dr. Sax presents the problem, explains its causes, and outlines the strategies which educators around the United States have used, successfully, to re-engage these boys with school. |
| Amy Scheuring With a firm foundation in faith and a warm, honest style, Amy Scheuring has been helping young people make wise, healthy life choices in the Pittsburgh community for over 15 years. Amy has spoken to thousands of teens (male and female) and parents about an intimidating subject: sexuality in a "hook-up" culture. Her warm and relational style draws her audience into the conversation. |
| Judy Smizik - Bring Joy and Meaning to Children's Learning Through Play Mrs. Smizik will discuss the research, review various forms of play and their educational benefits, and suggest strategies for teachers to use to integrate play into the classroom. Her depth of knowledge and multimedia presentation will engage teachers, encouraging them to meet the child's deveopmental need for play through appropriate activities during the school day. |
| Wendy Shalit Since graduating from Williams College in 1997, Wendy has assembled a broad base of information about females and today's pop culture by reading extensively, interviewing young women, and hosting two "Modesty" websites. She has addressed thousands of young women at national and local forums, and reached millions more through her two books, and moved others to be proactive. Ms. Shalit proposes a daring solution - a counterrevolution - that will create a culture in which natural, feminine modesty empowers girls and young women to set their own individual courses, making choices that enable them to build happy, healthy, fulfilled lives. |
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Commonwealth Education Organization . 3830 Saxonburg Blvd. Cheswick , Pa. 15024 . (412) 967-9691
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