Course Schedule
Hollywood, PlayStation and the Brain
Hollywood, PlayStation and the Brain
February 25, 2012--One Day Only!
What does the latest in neuroscience tell us about the short-term and long-term effects on neurology and behavior? The time has come for parents and teachers to harness the principles that Hollywood and PlayStation use to revolutionize student motivation to complete homework and re-ignite learning in the classroom.
Boy, Oh Boy...Let's get reading and writing!
Boy, Oh Boy...Let's get reading and writing!
by Justin Matott
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Memory and the Brain
You Must Remember This: Memory and the Brain
Starting March 10, 2012
Alzheimer's, stress and aging offer fascinating insights to the way our memory works, or doesn't. Finally, studies reveal why we remember some things, forget others, and suggest reasons for those times you can't seem to remember why you entered into a room. Learn the limits of our memory systems we rely on in life and count on in assessments.
Homework and the Brain
Homework and YOUR Brain: The 9 Secrets of Achievement
March 24, 2012
Perhaps the hardest part of educating is creating meaningful assessment! This course will feature the latest research on the effects of homework on academic achievement through K-12 education. Every educator will be interested in the findings as the verdict is in and it will make a quality of life impact! You will learn instead of the most effective means to enhance learning, achievement and cultivate every student's full potential. The 9 secrets will change your life, your student's and their parent's!!!!
Music and Learning
Put Music In Every Classroom: Music and Learning
Starting March 31, 2012
This course will provide the latest research on the effects of music, its role in academic achievement and the verdict on standardized test scores. Learn why all educators should integrate music into all content for maximum impact on the academic curriculum. Use music to ignite passion for your lessons in the classroom.
Location:
La Quinta Inn & Suites (click for map)
7077 S. Clinton Road
BootCamp
BootCamp I
Apr. 21, 2012
Gray Matters welcomes Paula Perron
A class for teachers on the cross lateral movements shown to increase attention, focus and fluency in students reading below grade level. You will learn movement activity after activity shown to enhance academics, motivation and improve behavior (for 4 year olds to 84 year olds).
This clip is of children following specific moves that both diagnose learning deficiencies as well as correct those deficiencies. See Spacewalk video.www.helpgivethanks.org (click for link)
BootCamp II-Total Learning Comprehensive
BootCamp II-Total Learning Comprehensive class
April 22, 2012
Featuring: Paula Perron
Space is limited! Pre-registration only!
Expanding Boot Camp: learn additional practices that allow mastery of specialized movements. The coach-student interaction must be direct, succinct and consistent. You will learn specifically how to address fidgeting, complaining, and ineffective academic and social behaviors.
Goal:
Synchronicity! Getting the Balance Back
Synchronicity! Getting The Balance Back...
April 28 & 29, 2012
This class will help you bring balance back into your life, classroom, and home life ...
When teachers bring mind and body into balance, we will naturally reach a place of enhanced health, happiness and energy. The latest research indicates we can slow aging, get fit, eat the right foods, and tap into inner power to be in "The Zone" on a regular basis! You will leave with a 6 point "Security System" to make sure you will keep the changes you like!