Monday, November 24, 2008
Good Things Are Happening
BUILDING RESILIENT KIDS AT HOME AND IN SCHOOL
On Monday, November 24, over 400 teachers and 200 parents will participate in separate sessions lead by Gordon Neufeld, a Vancouver-based clinical psychologist. Dr. Neufeld has created a model of development that is highly effective for both parents and educators. He is an authority on child development and is best known for his breakthrough insights on attachment and aggression.
Dr. Neufeld will work with teachers and school administrators on how to reach and teach the marginalized student and facilitate resiliency. He will also provide them with practical strategies for improving student achievement and behaviour.
Later that evening, Dr. Neufeld will speak to parents about the pivotal role the parent-child relationship has in student learning, as well as how that relationship can make parenting easier and more effective.
Media are invited to attend the following sessions:
Session for teachers and school administrators
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fantasyland Hotel
West Edmonton Mall
Contact: Sally Hampton, Project Coordinator, Consulting Services. 780.668.4413.
Session for parents
7 to 9 p.m.
J. Percy Page School
2707 Mill Woods Road
Contact: Sheila Thirlwell, Parent as Partners Consultant. 780.429.8229.
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community.
Edmonton Public Schools
Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9