Parents send their children to school with high hopes of their learning success. How educators teach and interact with their students and parents sets the stage for that success. In this age of rapid change and accountability, developing supportive home/school collaboration is crucial to student success. This workshop series is designed to help educators to facilitate that collaboration.

This three-day series is designed to teach K-8 teachers and administrators how to maximize student learning by including parents and families as an integral part of their classroom instruction. Participants will discover practical and easy-to-use ways to communicate with parents on an ongoing basis. They will learn how to identify and share each student's learning styles, achievement expectations and classroom behaviors. The presenter will share strategies and techniques designed to: build community, communicate effectively, conduct effective meetings, share brain compatible learning strategies, identify learning styles, create optimum learning environments, and develop the root skills of learning.

Ann Anzalone is a nationally known, dynamic speaker and experienced trainer. For the past 25 years she has conducted workshops for K-12 teachers, administrators and parents, as well as for businesses and corporations. She teaches graduate classes at Wright State University and McGregor School, Antioch University. She serves as a consultant for adult students, parents and their children regarding learning styles, educational plans and academic performance. In addition she provides foster parent training for Montgomery County Children's Services.

Ms. Anzalone has teaching certificates in Elementary Education and Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Educable Mentally Retarded. Prior to being an in-service presenter, Ann taught intermediate and junior high school students, including those with learning disabilities. Ann has been honored as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America and was listed in the Who's Who in American Education.

Ann is a teacher's teacher, specializing in communication skills, community building, learning styles, cooperative learning, study skills and stress management. She is an energetic and enthusiastic presenter. Her presentations are very practical and focus on the development of techniques, strategies and tools to optimize learning and communication skills.

Participants will learn techniques, strategies and tools signed to include parents as an important part of the education team. Workshop topics will include:

• Fostering a Community of Learners
• Setting Goals
• Improving Home/School Communication
• Dealing with Difficult People and Situations
• Enhancing Listening Skills
• Developing Brain Compatible Teaching, Learning and Parenting Skills
• Identifying and Utilizing Learning Styles
• Planning Lessons to Meet Individual Needs
• Developing Root Skills
• Creating a Positive Environment
• Promoting Good Nutrition
• Encouraging Home Activities
• Improving Parent/Teacher Conferencing
• Conducting Parent Meetings
• Reporting Student Progress

To qualify as a participant, you must:

1. Be a full-time administrator or grade K-8 teacher in a private non-profit school.
2. Commit to all three days (please check your calendars before registering to avoid conflicts).
3. Obtain, complete and return the registration form with required signatures.
4. Enclose $15 per person registration fee along with your application.