JD Seminars has an array of comprehensive programs and workshops available
to school districts:
- 6-DAY GATE Certification Program
This training is designed to provide teachers with the instructional strategies
they need to provide a differentiated curriculum for their gifted and high performing
students. The training is structured around the California state guidelines for
gifted and talented education with an emphasis on classroom strategies. At the
end of the six day training, districts may present a certificate of completion
for 45 hours of professional development in Gifted and Talented Education.
MORE SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:
- What Teachers Need to Know About Brain-based Learning
This one or two day seminar explores the latest on Brain-based learning and brain-compatible
classrooms. Six areas are explored: 1. Classroom Environment 2. Attention Span
and creating an Active Learning Environment 3. Music in the classroom 4. Stress,
both good and bad 5. What we feed our children and how it impacts their learning.
Teachers learn how to create Action-flow lessons with greater opportunities for
students to be active participants in their learning. Teachers are given examples
of what a classroom actually looks like that uses these principles.
- Higher Level Thinking,
A Basic Skill for All Students
This one to two day workshop provides teachers an opportunity to participate in
dozens and dozens of activities involving critical thinking skills. The focus
is on the three types of analytical thinking: classification, structure and operation
analysis. Participants also learn techniques to assist students in memorization.
Activities in concept formation, concept attainment, Socratic dialogs, moral dilemmas
are also included. Teachers learn how to use these techniques with the core curriculum
and the state standards at their grade levels. A handbook of over 100 activities
is provided to teachers.
What Principals Need to Know About Gifted Education
This seminar gives princpals valuable information on what to look for in a GATE
classroom when evaluating GATE teachers. It outlines the basic principles of differentiation
for the gifted and helps principals understand what they are seeing in a classroom
geared to the needs of high end learners.
- Inspiring Active Learning
in the Classroom
This two day training is based upon the landmark book written by Merrill Harmin
and published through ASCD. This training requires that each teacher have a copy
of the book. John takes the participants through the book and outlines and clarifies
the many instructional strategies and approaches Harmin describes. This seminar
incorporates classroom management skills, lesson design, brain based learning,
motivational techiques, homework, and critical thinking skills. Ideal for both
elementary and secondary teachers.
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Testimonials
"I have enjoyed the four days of training for our GATE certification.
You've inspired me to try new things, and my students have already benefited from
my particpation in this course. I appreciate your humor, candor, and teaching style. I am a better teacher because
of you. It's been a pleasure, and a privilege." Sincerely, Julia Holt, High School Teacher, Jurupa USD
"I just wanted to thank you for the excellent instruction in understanding and
teaching GATE students. I looked forward to each session and left each time motivated
to try the new skills we were taught." Linda Laymon, Adelanto School District.
"Many of your ideas have changed my way of thinking about my own teaching
practices. You have inspired me to implement some new ideas in my classroom next
year." Gretchen Hausman, Etiwanda School District.
"Your insights have changed my outlook on teaching. I am inspired! Lynn
Gonzales, Upland Unified School District
"Thank you, John for your time and energy. Your ideas are very inspiring
and insightful." Jennine Jaquess, Alta Loma School District
"I particularly enjoyed the personal experience stories you put into
your presentations." Nancy Bracken, Upland Unified
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