The Early Years What Brain Research Says About Teaching

							 
                                                                 Old Dominion University
 

                                                 presents

           The Early Years: What Brain Research Says
                 About Teaching our Youngest

                               Tuesday, November 17, 2009

                                              Presenter:
                                            John Almarode
                                                                                                                      
Target Audience: Early Childhood Special Educators, Early Childhood Educators, VPI
Teachers, Head Start Teachers, Early Intervention Providers 

This workshop will investigate the developmental milestones of the brain and the notorious
“windows of opportunity”. Is there a window of time for learning language, motor skills, and
visual processing? Participants will walk away from this experience with a sound
understanding of what happens in the developing brain and AWESOME strategies to enrich
this development. Participants will be offered the opportunity to continue learning from
John and with others through the use of a blog. John will set up the blog for those who
would like to be a part of this virtual community of practice. More information on joining
this group will be presented at the workshop.

Biographical Information: John has worked as an educator and staff developer for many years. His interest in
brain research began while working on his Master’s degree. This interest led him to Eric Jensen, world
renowned brain-based learning expert and staff developer and his certification by the Jensen Learning
Corporation. John has presented locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally on the role of brain research
in education. His engaging and participatory style makes his presentations learning experiences that will not
soon be forgotten.

                                                Cost: $25.00
                        (includes continental breakfast, lunch and workshop materials)

                                      Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
                                   Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m.

                                              Location:
                                  Newport News Marriott at City Center
                                         740 Town Center Dr.
                                      Newport News, VA 23606
                                           757-873-9299

                                                         

                                                         
                                                      Registration
                                     The Early Years
                  What Brain Research says about Teaching our Youngest
                                   November 17, 2009
                                      Cost: $25.00
                                      (includes: continental breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials)

  (Register early! Conference space is limited to 75 maximum and registration is available on a first-
     come, first-served basis.) Registration deadline: November 6, 09 No On-Site Registrations.
                                         Fax number: 451-6989
             Cancellation/Refund Deadline: Friday, November 6, 09 or call (757) 683-4333
                                                     
             Please make check payable to: “ODURF 800451” and mail check with registration form to:
                                         T-TAC Old Dominion University
                                    860 W. 44th St., Norfolk, VA 23529-0164
                                 For payment questions, please contact Jean Bondy at jbondy@odu.edu
                         Please use “The Early Years” as the subject line. This form will serve as your invoice.
                                                                       
                         Lunch Menu: TBA                                  I require a vegetarian meal
                            Conference confirmations will be mailed 1 week prior to the workshop
Do you serve preschool children with developmental delays? Yes No
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Position (check one):
            Administrator, General Education               Paraprofessional                         Transition Coordinator
            Administrator, Special Education               Parent / Family                         University Professor
            Guidance Counselor                             Physical Therapist                       College Student
            Human Services Agency Staff                    Speech Pathologist                       Pre-K-12 Student
            Occupational Therapist                         Teacher, General Education              Vocational Teacher Administrator
            Other Related Service Provider                 Teacher, Special Education               Other

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You’re Program Affiliation (check all that apply):
            Early Childhood Special Education              Adult Ed. / Family Literacy             Occupational Child Care
            Early Intervention                             Even Start                              Preschool Initiative
            General / Regular Education                    Head Start                              Title 1
            School Age Special Education                   Homeless
            Other                                          Migrant Education
Students Disabilities you serve (check all that apply):
            ADD / ADHD                                     Learning Disability                      Severe Disabilities
            Autism                                         Intellectual Disability (formerly MR)    Speech / Language Impairment
            Deaf Blind                                     Multiple Disabilities                    Traumatic Brain Injury
            Deafness                                       Other Health Impairment                  Visual Impairment
            Developmental Delayed                          Orthopedic Impairment                    All of the Above
            Hearing Impaired                               Emotional Disability


                                All T-TAC ODU workshops require pre-registration.
        Overnight accommodations and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant. This form will serve as your invoice.