THE SCARECROW

STAFF DEVELOPMENT TOPICS

     Pre-K through Grade 12

Sessions designed to meet needs of all grade levels, all subject areas, and all special needs. Work is budget

conscious and quality guaranteed.

The New “Three Rs” of Teaching and Learning

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page)

Maximizing Memory Pathways

Recent brain research has revealed much information about how memories are made, and how stored information is retrieved.

Students must learn HOW to study, How to make time work for

them, and HOW to maximize personal meaning in information

received.

Knowing What to Ask - The Art of Questioning

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page.)

De-Stress for Test Success

Why do students “know” the work until they face it on a test? How

can they minimize the brain stress and maximize their test success?

What test sophistication skills do they need to know?  What de-stressing techniques can they employ in a testing event? How can

they increase their performance under pressure and show their

full potential?

Conflict Resolution

(see The Lion linked page)

HIgher Level Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Rote regurgitation of facts and figures is NOT what society seeks from graduates today. Thinking outside the box, and working in a synergistic workforce are the needs of today. How can we build these skills in a test driven school environment which does not seem to value these critical skills?

Motivation for Students in the 21st Century

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page.

Involving Students In learning - Active Participation

(see  The Lion linked page)

Making Sense of Adolescence

(see information on the Tinman linked page).

Classroom Management for the 21st Century

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page.)

     The Scarecrow artwork by Jim Shore