Hi, everyone. I just wanted to make sure you know you can contact me if you have any questions.

The next seminar nearby is Saturday March 21st, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM sponsored by Hickory Public Schools. They have said it is okay to invite some more folks to come, but I need to get specifics if anyone in NC wants to attend, and I need to find out how may "Guests" I can have come in to the seminar.

I will continue to keep you all updated if any more seminars come up soon.

I would be happy to have you visit and observe my classes if you like.

Jeff

Nearly forgot, If anyone is going to the NCMSA conference next weekend, come see the Whole Brain Teaching session on Tuesday, March 17th, 11:15-12:15.

What are you going to be doing at the seminor? I'd love some more info about it- not sure if I can attend or not.

A Basic seminar:

What WBT is and why we do it, why it works.
The Big Six (LOTS of practice!)
Beyond the Basics- Blending WBT with traditional methods.
The HOTS for Power Teaching- WBT and Higher Order Thinking Skills
WBT learning games
And probably the Classroom Management Project basics
After the seminar I will try and plant a new NCPT chapter for Hickory.

I went to the Hickory City Schools seminar on Saturday and was eager to get into my classes to start. We did class!yes! today and the kids enjoyed it. I will intro. the rules tomorrow and contine with each of the 6 first steps. Wish me luck! Carie

I will do better than that, Carie. I am here to support you with any questions you have. Need any help? Just let me know.

Jeff

I am disappointed that I just found your sight and missed the presentation last weekend. I teach about 40 miles south of Hickory. Is there any other NC presentations of WBT coming to the Charlotte area anytime soon?

Sorry you missed it. If you and or others are interested I might be able to set something up for you. Talk to you principal, or get me the name of your instructional coach and I will see what we can set up.

I am in South Carolina, and I would love to hear about any upcoming seminars as well. I would be willing to drive to North Carolina with no hesitation! Thanks!

Keep an eye out here. I will give you a heads up when another one comes up.

Sadly, I'm too late for any seminar, but still wanted to say hey to the other NC teachers on this board. I'm in the Triad.

Thanks for saying hi! If you need any help fo not hesitate to ask.

Jeff

DOH!! I can't believe I missed a conference! I Hope someone volunteers to hold one this summer. I am also in the triangle (well, 30 mins east.)

I am very interested. Please contact me ASAP.

ooops didnt see the date sorry. Is there anything this year?

Hi Jeff. Just discovered Whole Brain Teaching last week on You Tube and I am very interested in using it in my second grade class this upcoming school year. I would appreciate any advice you can give to a beginner at using this method ( although I have been teaching for 17 years). I live in the Triad area and would love to know about any upcoming seminars. Please keep me in touch. I think this is one of the best things to ever enter the teaching profession.

My best advice is to read through the free e-books, and watch the videos several times. As you watch the videosthink about where you can apply what you see, but remember that you should use it the way that seems to best fit your personality and style. You should always think of WBT as an awesome toolbelt for your to use and not as something that hampers you.

Most importantly remember that you should only add elements as you feel you are ready for them. Do not rush. The biggest mistake most people make when adding WBT is to try and do it all at once. It with.l get there for you.

Expect it to take a while to break old habits. Almost everyone who has been teaching awhile has a tendency to fall back into old habits without thinking about it. Totally natural to do that. Just try and see if WBT would be more helpful than your old way of doing things, and be cinsciius of making the switch the next time.

Frequent the forums. Feel free to ask any questions you have of teachers who have been doing this a while, and before you know it you will be one of the veterans offering advice to the teachers who need your help.


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