Best practices in teaching leadership - 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.
The registration fee for the entire series is only $250 (includes breakfast, lunch & all materials). Distinguished Speaker Series registration is $60/session. Graduate academic semester units available for a special rate of $125/unit (max. of 6 units/yr.).
Saturday Seminar/Distinguished Speaker Series
2009-2010 Schedule
October 24, 2009
Dr. Harry Wong, "How to Be an Effective & Successful Teacher"
November 21, 2009
Dr. Marcia Tate, "Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites"
January 23, 2010
Dr. Ernie Mendes, "Empty the Cup" - Emotional Intelligence
February 27, 2010
Dr. Kathleen Kenfield, "If I'd Known Then..." - Strategies for English Learners
March 27, 2010
Rick Morris, "Less Talking, More Learning" - Increasing Student Engagement
May 15, 2010
Teaching Leadership Colloquium
Presentations of action research projects by graduates of the Master of Arts in Teaching Leadership Program
Saturday Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Distinguished Speaker Series: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Soda Center, Saint Mary's College, Moraga, CA
Register Online:
Entire Series ($250)
Inidvidual Session ($60/session)
For more information, contact: Lydia Wiley, (925) 631-8124
