Saturday seminars
The Saturday Seminars have a broad range of professional development offerings for educators. The seminars provide the opportunity to learn research-based teaching techniques and strategies from a variety of dedicated professionals. Presenters are carefully chosen to provide practical and purposeful information that directly relates to the classroom and student learning. The seminars also provide networking opportunities. Afternoon sessions are organized by grade level and subject, and are guided by experienced facilitators.
Participation in the Saint Mary’s College Saturday Seminars is limited to educators who are in the employ of one of our partner districts. Program registration is coordinated with each partner district and each registration must be confirmed by the district prior to being accepted by Saint Mary’s College
SATURDAYS
October 27, 2007 Keynote Address: "There is Only One Way to Improve Student Achievement" by Dr. Harry Wong
November 17, 2007 Keynote Address: "Five Things that Teachers and their Students Need" by Rick Morris
January 26, 2008 Keynote Address: "Only a World Away" by Lee Mun Wah
February 23, 2008 Keynote Address: "Conscious Classroom Management: Bringing Out the Best in Students and Teachers" by Rick Smith
March 29, 2008 Keynote Address: "Strategies for Success for your English Learners" by Dr. Kathleen Kenfield
April 19, 2008 Keynote Address: "Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites - 20 Instructional Strategies that engage the Brain!" by Dr. Marcia Tate
May 10, 2008
Teaching Leadership Colloquium- Presentations of action research projects by graduates of Master's Degree in Teaching Leadership program.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Soda Center, Saint Mary's College, Moraga, CA

