"Dr. Rich Allen has done it again-created another clear, practical and powerful resource for all educators. These principles and strategies ought to be mandatory for everyone who presents for a living." -Eric Jensen, President and Founder Jensen Learning Corporation "Train Smart is the best, clearest, most to-the-point, and valuable resource available for trainers. With this second edition, Rich Allen has gone from "great" to "even greater." It is a required guide for our trainers, and it is the new text in our Trainer of Trainers program." -Spence Rogers, President Peak Learning Systems Train smarter, not harder! What are the key components that will make your trainings relevant, engaging, and understandable? How can you deliver instruction that results in high retention and improved productivity for participants? In TrainSmart, Second Edition, well-known author, consultant, and trainer Rich Allen offers a comprehensive guide to planning and implementing successful staff development sessions. The author provides facilitators with a solid framework and a unique approach that emphasizes application, and demonstrates each element of the process through case studies, examples, and practical tips. Thoroughly updated, this edition includes new brain-friendly strategies that can be easily implemented to help you create dynamic learning experiences. Ideal for staff developers, organizational trainers, and administrators, this resource includes: 25 key concepts for training smarter Sample schedules and planning templates A collection of parables to illustrate concepts Tips for using technology Discover a new world of possibilities that can enhance your enthusiasm for learning and teaching, lead to more effective presentations, and make training more enjoyable for you and your adult learners!
Train Smart: Effective Trainings Every Time, Second Edition offers a comprehensive guide to planning and implementing engaging, successful training sessions. The author, an expert keynote speaker and workshop presenter, provides an overview and framework for the training process and then presents a generous collection of brain-friendly strategies that can be immediately implemented. The second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new training strategies, recommendations for using the latest technology, and additional tips, examples, and guidelines throughout.
Training Mentors Is Not Enough is designed for educational leaders who want to develop an exemplary mentoring programme, or upgrade an existing one. Hal Portner helps the reader to: obtain broad-base commitment and participation from key individuals and groups; understand and work harmoniously within the larger environment in which a mentoring programme operates; develop a mentoring committee's capacity to make decisions effectively; support a mentoring programme with pragmatic and effective policies, procedures, and resources; The book offers down-to-earth discussions and straightforward information supplemented by anecdotes, commentary, examples, and interactive exercises designed to help the reader develop and nurture an exemplary mentoring program consistent with the culture and circumstances of his or her particular school district.
Training Mentors Is Not Enough is designed for educational leaders who want to develop an exemplary mentoring programme, or upgrade an existing one. Hal Portner helps the reader to: obtain broad-base commitment and participation from key individuals and groups; understand and work harmoniously within the larger environment in which a mentoring programme operates; develop a mentoring committee's capacity to make decisions effectively; support a mentoring programme with pragmatic and effective policies, procedures, and resources; The book offers down-to-earth discussions and straightforward information supplemented by anecdotes, commentary, examples, and interactive exercises designed to help the reader develop and nurture an exemplary mentoring program consistent with the culture and circumstances of his or her particular school district.
Plan this year's professional development program for all your teachers with this award-winning training collection! This dynamic, ready-to-use training guide to the award-winning collection, What Every Teacher Should Know, is a must for professional staff developers! Designed to help you navigate teachers through a complete cycle of training ......
This book offers school administrators and teachers step-by-step procedures and practical guidance for conducting sensible assessments and evaluations of school programmes, recording and measuring progress and communicating findings.
The controversial issue of ability grouping is addressed in this book. Though one of the major themes of the restructuring debate in education is the heterogeneous grouping of students, teachers argue that to expect students to read at a higher level than that at which they are capable is detrimental. The author poses key questions in this debate, and presents all sides of the issue through interviews with recognized experts in education.
The controversial issue of ability grouping is addressed in this book. Though one of the major themes of the restructuring debate in education is the heterogeneous grouping of students, teachers argue that to expect students to read at a higher level than that at which they are capable is detrimental. The author poses key questions in this debate, and presents all sides of the issue through interviews with recognized experts in education.
"Of major importance to everyone involved in education. This quick-reference guide will help educators plan for a crisis before it happens." -Sharon Roemer, Principal Ocean View Elementary School, Arroyo Grande, CA "The author is an experienced crisis intervener and has a refreshing, conversational tone." -Michael Pines, School Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Consultant Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA Before tragedy strikes, make sure your intervention team is prepared. Despite their best and frequently heroic efforts, school crisis intervention teams often find themselves unprepared for the many types of tragedies they face. This timely text prompts crisis intervention team members to reevaluate their beliefs and practices and consider a new approach to dealing with school crises. Author Charles M. Jaksec III, a longtime school social worker and crisis intervention team member, draws upon his extensive experience in discussing nine critical issues. Rather than serving as a step-by-step plan for responding to a crisis, these nine topics encourage readers to examine their approach to crises before they happen. An ideal book study for those involved in crisis prevention and intervention, this concise guide demonstrates how to meet the needs of all school member-students, educators, and noninstructional staff-and offers: Illustrative vignettes with every chapter Helpful tips for team members Discussion questions to guide reflection and action Arm your team with the knowledge it needs to proactively and effectively prepare for a school crisis.
