{"id":190,"date":"2013-10-29T15:07:11","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T15:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/author\/speaking-workshops-trainings\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:00:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:00:27","slug":"speaking-workshops-trainings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/speaking-workshops-trainings\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking, Workshops & Trainings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Speaking, Workshops & Trainings <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paddy offers a variety of both trainings and seminars. Click on the links below to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Interest Topics<\/a> \u2014 Service Organizations <\/a>\u2014 Education and Parent Groups <\/a> \u2014 General Presentation Topics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comments on Presentation from Cathy Baran, Parent Chairperson of MIT (Madrona Integrated Team), Edmonds, WA<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Thank you, Paddy, for speaking to our school’s parent community and teaching us to be more effective volunteers in the classrooms.   Our parents are now equipped with a good set of tools to better relate to our children, aide our teachers and improve student learning.   The interactive approach you take in your presentation was both engaging and solidified your concepts.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>General Interest Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Questioning, Thinking, and Listening Strategies that Work<\/em><\/span>
Empower your own success through the use of higher level skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Skills that Produce Results<\/span><\/em>
Improve your skills through effective, easy-to-use speaking\/listening ideas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the Ways We Learn<\/span><\/em>
One size or one way doesn’t work for everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So Much to Do, So Little Time and Money To Do It<\/span><\/em>
Ways volunteers can ease the load<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Takes a Village: Community Volunteer Involvement Matters<\/span><\/em>
The top 12 ways volunteers make an important difference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education’s Top Three Critical Issues<\/span><\/em>
Budgets, testing and classroom scrutiny<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 9 P’s: Keys to Effectively Managing a Group<\/span><\/em>
Basic training to create dynamic group leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Service Organizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stop The Disappearance of The Arts in Classrooms<\/em><\/span>
Volunteer support enables schools to retain the arts and other enhancements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create Outstanding Group Leaders<\/span><\/em>
Ideas and skills practiced by effective group leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 9 P’s: Keys to Effectively Managing a Group<\/span><\/em>
Basic training to create dynamic group leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the Ways We Learn<\/span><\/em>
One size or one way doesn’t work for everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Support for the Crucial Learning Years<\/span><\/em>
Inviting the community to partner with educators to strengthen young learners skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So Much to Do, So Little Time and Money To Do It<\/span><\/em>
Ways to impact schools without increased spending<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ABCs of Volunteerism<\/span><\/em>
Two dozen ways volunteers bring value to schools<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Education and Parent Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Community Support for Crucial Early Learning Years<\/em><\/span>
Inviting the community to partner with educators to strengthen young learners skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Volunteers and Assistants Enhance Student Learning<\/span><\/em>
Uncovering the value of extra hands in classrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Smarter not Harder<\/em><\/span>
Enhanced student learning through adding trained assistants into classrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So You Think You Want Volunteers in Your Education Program?<\/span><\/em>
Ten tips to build a strong assistant program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridge the Connection Between Home and School<\/em><\/span>
Ideas to keep information flowing between parents and teachers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education’s Top Three Critical Issues<\/em><\/span>
Budget, testing and classroom scrutiny<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s a Parent To Do?<\/em><\/span>
Ten tips for becoming a volunteer in your child’s classroom\/school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the Ways We Learn<\/em><\/span>
One size or one way doesn’t work for everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So Much to Do, So Little Time and Money to Do It<\/span><\/em>
Ways volunteers can ease the school spending<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spelling Out the Value of Volunteers<\/span><\/em>
Ten words that share our appreciation for classroom assistants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Presentation Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Select a Workshop and Customize the Content:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educators \u2014 What you need to know to begin using Adult Assistants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Establish the value of Adult Assistants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Learn effective ways to recruit and utilize Adult Assistants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Learn innovative techniques to organize your Adult Assistants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organize strategies for training your Adult Assistants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Discuss program-specific concerns and needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Adult Assistant\/Volunteer Team \u2014 What you need to know to effectively assist teachers and help students succeed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Learn how to effectively communicate with teachers and students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Learn to optimize your preparation for working in the classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Discuss classroom do\u2019s and eliminate the don\u2019ts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Discuss program-specific concerns and needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Educational Staff and Volunteer Team \u2014 Work together to optimize student success through small groups.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Learn productive ways to communicate and work together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Learn effective organizational skills for optimum time management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Learn techniques and skills based on Educator and Adult Assistant workshops mentioned above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Discuss program-specific concerns and needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Individual or Small Group Follow-up Sessions \u2014 Customized support for educational staff and\/or Adult Assistants as requested.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        ** Workshops may include the book, Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms<\/em> and\/or Educating America Desktop Flipbook<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Fees may apply and vary based on number of participants and number and length of contracted sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Publications Available <\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms<\/em><\/strong> – a book of classroom-tested strategies and ideas for using volunteers. Available from independent booksellers, online book sellers, as a book and an e-book, Follett booksellers and through this website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Educating America Desktop Flipbook – <\/em><\/strong>a handy reminderfor teachers, volunteers, and classroom assistants working with small groups. Available from independent booksellers, online as a book and an e-book, and through this website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Educating America- Getting Started: A Teacher’s Planning Guide for Including Adult Assistants<\/em><\/span><\/strong> -practical ideas on how to organize for and train adult helpers into a classroom. Available only through this website or by contacting paddyeger@aol.com<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Speaking, Workshops & Trainings Paddy offers a variety of both trainings and seminars. Click on the links below to learn more. General Interest Topics \u2014 Service Organizations \u2014 Education and Parent Groups \u2014 General Presentation Topics Comments on Presentation from Cathy Baran, Parent Chairperson of MIT (Madrona Integrated Team), Edmonds, WA “Thank you, Paddy, for speaking to our school’s parent community and teaching us to be more effective volunteers in the classrooms.   Our parents are now equipped with a good set of tools to better relate to our children, aide our teachers and improve student learning.   The interactive approach you take in your presentation was both engaging and solidified your concepts.” General Interest Topics Questioning, Thinking, and Listening Strategies that WorkEmpower your own success through the use of higher level skills Communication Skills that Produce ResultsImprove your skills through effective, easy-to-use speaking\/listening ideas Exploring the Ways We LearnOne size or one way doesn’t work for everyone So Much to Do, So Little Time and Money To Do ItWays volunteers can ease the load It Takes a Village: Community Volunteer Involvement MattersThe top 12 ways volunteers make an important difference Education’s Top Three Critical IssuesBudgets, testing and classroom scrutiny The 9 P’s: Keys to Effectively Managing a GroupBasic training to create dynamic group leaders Service Organizations Stop The Disappearance of The Arts in ClassroomsVolunteer support enables schools to retain the arts and other enhancements Create Outstanding Group LeadersIdeas and skills practiced by effective group leaders The 9 P’s: Keys to Effectively Managing a GroupBasic training to create dynamic group leaders Exploring the Ways We LearnOne size or one way doesn’t work for everyone Community Support for the Crucial Learning YearsInviting the community to partner with educators to strengthen young learners skills So Much to Do, So Little Time and Money To Do ItWays to impact schools without increased spending The ABCs of VolunteerismTwo dozen ways volunteers bring value to schools Education and Parent Groups Community Support for Crucial Early Learning YearsInviting the community to partner with educators to strengthen young learners skills How Volunteers and Assistants Enhance Student LearningUncovering the value of extra hands in classrooms Work Smarter not HarderEnhanced student learning through adding trained assistants into classrooms So You Think You Want Volunteers in Your Education Program?Ten tips to build a strong assistant program Bridge the Connection Between Home and SchoolIdeas to keep information flowing between parents and teachers Education’s Top Three Critical IssuesBudget, testing and classroom scrutiny What’s a Parent To Do?Ten tips for becoming a volunteer in your child’s classroom\/school Exploring the Ways We LearnOne size or one way doesn’t work for everyone So Much to Do, So Little Time and Money to Do ItWays volunteers can ease the school spending Spelling Out the Value of VolunteersTen words that share our appreciation for classroom assistants Presentation Topics Select a Workshop and Customize the Content:** Educators \u2014 What you need to know to begin using Adult Assistants. Adult Assistant\/Volunteer Team \u2014 What you need to know to effectively assist teachers and help students succeed. Educational Staff and Volunteer Team \u2014 Work together to optimize student success through small groups. Individual or Small Group Follow-up Sessions \u2014 Customized support for educational staff and\/or Adult Assistants as requested. ** Workshops may include the book, Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms and\/or Educating America Desktop Flipbook. Fees may apply and vary based on number of participants and number and length of contracted sessions. Publications Available  Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms – a book of classroom-tested strategies and ideas for using volunteers. Available from independent booksellers, online book sellers, as a book and an e-book, Follett booksellers and through this website. Educating America Desktop Flipbook – a handy reminderfor teachers, volunteers, and classroom assistants working with small groups. Available from independent booksellers, online as a book and an e-book, and through this website. Educating America- Getting Started: A Teacher’s Planning Guide for Including Adult Assistants -practical ideas on how to organize for and train adult helpers into a classroom. Available only through this website or by contacting paddyeger@aol.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":20,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-190","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9062,"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/190\/revisions\/9062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/educatingamerica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}