| Continuation Education Institute Set to
Debut in June 2001
Look for registration flyers to be mailed later this month for the
first ever Continuation Educators' Institute. Open to all staff
members working in Continuation/Alternative High Schools, this
professional development opportunity will be held June 25-28 at the
Kellogg West Conference Center in Pomona. You can enjoy three days
with friends and colleagues networking and developing ideas and
strategies designed to enhance your continuation school
program/classroom.
Our program begins with lunch at noon on Monday, followed by our
dynamic kickoff speaker, Dave Pelzer. Dave is the best selling author
of A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, and A Man Called Dave. This
trilogy chronicles Dave's life as an excessively abused child, through
his life in a series of foster homes, to his adult life in the air
force, the birth of his son and his recent marriage to Marsha Pelzer.
His most recent book, Help Yourself, about resilience and forgiveness
has already hit the best selling charts. Dave gives a message of hope
to all who listen. He has mentored many young people, spoken around
the world on resilience and survival and has been honored by world
leaders. The topic of his presentation will be "The Real
Heroes."
Following this, the participants will begin an investigation into
implementing sound personal and leadership development in order to
create positive change both in their classrooms and their schools.
This workshop will help to build confidence in presenting complex
information in clear and engaging ways, and is designed to increase
one's ability to motivate others. Additionally, it will foster
improved communication skills, and help the participants to look at
new situations with an open and positive mindset.
A wine and cheese reception prior to dinner will provide
opportunities for networking, meeting and making new friends and
sharing thoughts and ideas. After dinner, the participants will be
divided into groups of 20-25 where they will meet, create and share
their individual "Me" charts. More information will be
provided on this interactive and fun activity when you arrive at the
Institute.
Tuesday we will be treated to a variety of workshops. Brad Greene,
former Principal at Apollo High School in the Simi Valley, who now
works with the William Glasser Institute, will share his work in the
development of the "Glasser Concepts of Choice Theory and Quality
Schools," in the morning, followed by a 2 1/2 hour hands-on,
interactive session in the afternoon. Other options will include Joe
Stits, past CCEA State President on how to align your curriculum with
the California State Standards. Vince Carbino, former police officer
and currently a director in the Los Angeles Unified School District
will present a workshop on Gangs and Graffiti. There will also be a
workshop on the Use of the Multiple Intelligences in Your Classroom.
It is planned to have additional choices for you on this day.
Wednesday will start off with a little physical activity! A
"Ropes" course made possible by Peak Performance will test
our ability to come together as a team, to be creative and to think
outside the box! The morning's activities will lead to an afternoon
where we will put the lessons learned into helping us effect lasting,
positive changes, especially in the areas of teambuilding, high-impact
work groups, leadership, motivation and confidence.
Thursday morning will be a wrap-up session, presentations from each
group, certificates and other surprises.
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings have been left free so you can
explore some of what Southern California has to offer. Disneyland and
Knott's Berry Farm are close. The Hollywood Bowl and Greek Theatre
will be in full swing. Pasadena's Old Town is 30 minutes away. Long
Beach, the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific and other beach
cities are a short drive. Good restaurants abound throughout the area.
Or, there is excellent shopping at Ontario Mills, the Glendale
Galleria, South Coast Plaza and many other large malls.
For more information, contact Janet Knoeppel, State President and
Institute Coordinator. (562) 961-8613 JanetWK@aol.com
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