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Connecting the Pieces: Alternative Education Conference

Join the West Virginia Alternative Education Conference on June 28-29, 2010. Discover innovative strategies to support challenging students and promote relationship, relevancy, and rigor in education. Smile, it's a lot of fun!

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Connecting the Pieces: Alternative Education Conference

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  1. Connecting the Pieces For Our Challenging Students West Virgina Alternative Education Conference June 28 - 29, 2010 Lori.Lamb@Arkansas.Gov President, National Alternative Education Association ADE / Director of Alternative Education

  2. Smile, It’s a lot of FUN!

  3. Relationship Relevancy Rigor NCLB & Alt. Ed

  4. The other person’s perspective must become the initial focus to establish trust and credibility. Yearning for Learning

  5. All of us learn from our mistakes Relate meaningful personal events You are the “standard” You are the Key

  6. Anxiety- a state of uncertainty, disturbance of the mind regarding uncertain events Stress

  7. Fear- the agitated feeling caused by anticipation or the realization of danger; An uneasy feeling that something may happen contrary to one’s hopes Stress

  8. Anger is only one letter away from DANGER

  9. Finger Pressure Tips & Resistance Loops Controlled Breathing Demonstrate First Count “Out Loud” initially Exhale “Through a Straw” For younger children use a real straw Relaxation Techniques

  10. Pressure Point Toys Jacks and Super Balls Kooshies Therapy Putty Be creative…. Brainstorm Together…. Kindness speaks loudly! Activities

  11. Knowing the Answer…

  12. 1.Rummy, Hearts, Spades 2. Triominoes, Dominoes, Score Four 3. Pool, Puzzles, Planting activities 4. Class Projects, Trips, Robotics 5. 6. Describe and Discuss Knowledge, Participation, Enthusiasm

  13. Puzzles Slinky Drawing / Coloring Felt Art Mosaic Pictures Coloring Book Themes School Mascot Pictures Activities Continued

  14. Pictures of self and family become focus Pictures of student in positive situation Pictures that elicit a smile Photos

  15. Music Poetry Writing Art work, Creativity Artistic Outlets

  16. Crackers Sour Stuff Lemon Drops Sour Powers Gummy, Chewy, Oooey – Gooey Tasteful Options

  17. Waterfall or Aquarium 60 Beats A Minute Piano Familiar Appropriate Background Music

  18. Table Lamps Floor Lamps Clip on Activity Center Fun Static Lights Wiggly and Wavy Lighting

  19. “There is no greater challenge than teaching an alternative student. If you’re willing to be creative, to risk, to try and fail and try again, working with an alternative student can teach you more, and touch you more deeply than any other encounter.” CARL… Never Stop Trying

  20. Opportunities for real-world learning 81% Better Teachers / More Interesting Classes 81% Smaller Classes/ More Individual Help 75% Better Communication with Home 71% Parents check on Attendance Every Day 71% Increase Supervision / Ensure class attendance 70% Dropout Student Survey

  21. Compromise is a lifelong skill Negotiate Tough Issues

  22. “Einstein’s genius came not from being smart, but from being creative and rebellious and being able to think in pictures.” Walter Isaacson

  23. “There are innumerable explanations for a child’s behavior. Your explanation will dictate the intervention you select. If an intervention that should work doesn’t, take a second look at your assumptions.”

  24. It’s not the Tools, It is how you use them!

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