Using Public Media to Teach Students Financial Responsibility with the Popular PBS show Biz Kid$

Biz Kid$ is the fun, fast-paced public television series where kids teach kids about money

and business.  The program also shows kids how to use credit wisely and illustrates the

importance of saving, budgeting, investing, and giving back to the community.  Participants

of this workshop will be introduced to the program, engage in activities they can take back

to their classroom, and explore web resources available to them to aid in their teaching of

money and financial responsibility concepts.

(Middle School thru High School)
Act 48 = 3 hours (DPW not offered) 
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Loretta Tech, WQLN Education Manager
Fee: $45.00 ( $30 workshop fee + $15 non-refundable registration fee)

1-2-3 Magic for Teachers:

Effective Classroom Discipline Pre-K through Grade 8
This course is designed to explain in straight-forward language exactly how teachers can establish and maintain reasonable control of their classrooms.  Plus, it will provide teachers not only with uninterrupted instructional flow, but also with peace of mind.  Participants will learn an extremely simple method for eliminating disruptive behavior, how to encourage and reinforce courteous classroom behavior and constructive work habits, and how to understand the effects of your personality on your teaching.  In addition, participants will learn how to effectively manage transition times, successful methods for handling assemblies, playground, lunch time, field trips and cleanup, and how to communicate productively with parents.

(Pre-K thru Middle School)
(K2-C2-21)
Act 48/DPW = 4 hours (DPW not offered)
Date:  Saturday, March 3, 2012
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Lynn Clint
Fee: $55.00 ($40 workshop fee + $15 non-refundable registration fee)

Using Public Media to Teach Students about the Rise and Fall of the 18th Amendment

The participants of this workshop will get a sneak peak at Prohibition a three-part,

five-and-a-half-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick due to

premier October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th on local PBS stations.  Participants will learn how to use

Prohibition to teach their students the story of the rise, rule, and fall of the Eighteenth

Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the entire era it encompassed.  Participants will

view a preview clip, engage in classroom activities, and explore web resources available to

them to make this learning experience for their students an interesting and meaningful one.

(Middle School thru High School)
Act 48 = 3 hours (DPW not offered)
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Loretta Tech, WQLN Education Manager
Fee: $45.00 ($30 workshop fee + $15 non-refundable registration fee)

Media Smart Youth: Eat, Think & Be Active
This is an interactive after-school education program for young people ages 11 to 13.  It is designed to help teach them about the complex media world around them, and how it can affect their health - especially in the areas of nutrition and physical activity.  Participants will learn how to help 11 to 13 year olds become aware of, and think critically about, how media can affect their nutrition and physical activity choices; build the skills to make good decisions about being physically active and eating nutritiously in daily life; and encourage young people to establish healthy habits that will last into adulthood.

 
(School-age thru Middle School, plus Directors)
Act 48/DPW = 3 hours
(K7-C2-79)
Date:  Saturday March 17, 2012
Time:  9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor:  Carolyn Gilles
Fee: $45.00 ($30 workshop fee + $15 non-refundable registration fee)

Small Wonders of Science
In this workshop, you will discover the world through the "eyes of a child".  Rediscover the wonders in the world around you by being actively engaged in simple, but fun learning experiences revolving around science.  Participants will learn ways to bring science to life within their classroom, develop a science unit plan to take with them encompassing cross-curricular learning experiences.  You will become comfortable teaching science while trying to overcome the "icky" factor.

(Pre-K thru Elementary School (adaptable to Middle School)
(K2-C2-18)
Act 48/DPW = 4 hours
Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012
Time:  8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Sandy Miller
Fee: $55.00 ($40 workshop fee + $15 non-refundable registration fee)

The Use of Internet and Research in Social Studies
As adults most of us talk about travel, politics and money.  We watch the news to find out what is happening and make comments on the world around us. We talk about the things people do and why they do them--this is Social Studies, and through this workshop participants will explore how to make this connection with their students.  They will learn how the internet can be merged into the classroom for projects, reinforcement and research.  They will learn how to integrate research skills and upper level thinking skills into their Social Studies curriculum, and finally come away with a better understanding of what makes a good web site for research purposes.  Unit plan ideas will also be explored.
(Elementary thru Middle School) adaptable to High School
Act 48 = 3 hours  (DPW not offered)
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time 9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor:  Jennifer Shepherd
Fee: $45.00 ($30 workshop fee + $15 non-refundable registration fee)

Staff Development: Professionally Growing Teachers
Sometimes, we get staff who interviewed well, but once they are in the classroom, do not represent quality workers.  Directors will be able to identify what they look for in quality staff and will be given ways to develop this in their centers.
(Strongly suggested for Center Directors only)

Act 48/DPW = 3 hours
(K6-C2-T62)
Date: Saturday May 5, 2012
Time:  9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Robin Howell
Fee: $45.00 ($30 workshop fee + $15 non-refundable registration fee)