FEBRUARY 4th + 7th AND MARCH 2nd + 3rd | 9-4 EACH DAY
Today, we are challenged to do more with less, adapt quickly to changing requirements and mandates, innovate on the fly, deal with extreme uncertainty, and somehow still find time for developing character and competence in our children. We believe you are capable of developing yourself as an educator or parent far more than tradition has presumed possible. This module inspires a shared vision for the future for the common good, and applies unity of purpose to the field of education. It searches for opportunities to innovate ways to adjust, grow, and improve, and identifies how demographics and technology are likely to influence the direction of education. This module explores ways to engage not only those who have always thrived within tradition, but also those who could thrive when provided the resources and approaches necessary to do so. There are no hopeless children; but many adults who have grown hopeless about the situation they are in with the child.
We all live under the same sky, but we all have different horizons. We relate, learn and negotiate based on our unique horizon. Understanding styles, perspectives, preferences and needs empowers us to discover and explore possibilities, rather than manage misunderstanding or challenging behavior. This module leads professionals and parents toward understanding the layer of possibilities waiting to unfold, our layers and those of our children. We will examine research-based insights that uncover strengths and apply those insights to maximize our effectiveness and outcomes. All children are perfectly designed and we must work in ways that ensures that design is visible, valued and supported.