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Justin S. Rubenstein, Ed.S , NCSP, CBIS BCIU #22 School Psychologist BrainSTEPS Consultant

The Evolution of a 3-day Workshop: “Glass Half-Full: Positive Approaches to Alternative Education”. Justin S. Rubenstein, Ed.S , NCSP, CBIS BCIU #22 School Psychologist BrainSTEPS Consultant. The “What”.

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Justin S. Rubenstein, Ed.S , NCSP, CBIS BCIU #22 School Psychologist BrainSTEPS Consultant

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  1. The Evolution of a 3-day Workshop:“Glass Half-Full: Positive Approaches to Alternative Education” Justin S. Rubenstein, Ed.S, NCSP, CBIS BCIU #22 School Psychologist BrainSTEPS Consultant

  2. The “What” • A 3-day workshop for Ombudsman Educational Services, Bucks, Delaware, Philadelphia Counties. • Alternative Educational Program which serves the needs of at-risk teens. • Alternative Education staff (both new and seasoned) who work with this challenging population.

  3. The Challenges • How to cover 3 full days worth of material. • How to make the information meaningful and applicable. • How to keep participants engaged.

  4. The Process • Extensive research and planning, taking roughly 40 hours (Yes, I am a bit slower). • Putting the research into powerpoint slides that were engaging, manageable, and leading. • Revising, revising, revising

  5. The Results • The successful completion of the 3 day workshop. • Staff feeling as though they can extend the content to the students with whom they work. • Positive feedback from participants regarding the content and delivery. • Constructive feedback from participants (hugely important).

  6. Lessons Learned • I can actually plan and deliver a meaningful 3-day workshop. • Gauging your audience is very important. • Staying true to your personality and sense of humor can be beneficial. • Sticking with your original plans may be beneficial, even if participants are a bit tired.

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