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Regional seminars - Summer 2004

Administration I Computers I Computers II Computers III Pupil Support I Pupil Support II Substance Abuse I
Work with Parents Religiuos Ed. I Religiuos Ed. II Elementary ESL Suicide Prevention Substance Abuse II Back to Vilnius program

1.      Administration I

1.      Title: The Ongoing Process of Reform: Continuing Our Dialogue and Action

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3.      Dates: June 28 – July 2

4.      Audience: school administrators, directors, assistant directors, and lead teachers who participated in the summer 2003 Administrator's Strand in Vilnius

5.      Description: At the 2003 Vilnius Seminars, participants in the Administration strand developed Action Research Projects related to National Education Reforms. This follow-up seminar will examine how the implementation of the Action Research Project has helped to create proactive change and reform in their school communities. Participants will offer feedback to their fellow participants and develop plans to further the dialogue with additional action plans.

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2      Computer Science I

1.      Title: Computer Science for School Personnel

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3.      Audience: 12 teachers, administrators, social workers, and special education teachers

4.      Dates: June 28 – July 2

5.      Description: This program provides a one-week introductory course in computer science. Participants will learn to use personal computers for business applications, correspondence, Internet research, and curriculum development. They will use Microsoft Word to create, save, copy, and print documents; and they will import graphics, develop tests, and prepare business correspondence such as the business letter, a letter of reference, a resume, memos, and a report based on data. Participants will also use the Internet for research and course development.

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3.      Computer Science II

1.      Title: New Computer Technologies for Parents

2.      Host: Zapiškio pagrindinė mokykla

3.      Dates: June 28 – July 2

4.      Audience: Two groups of 12 parents without computer skills. Participants will be invited by Vilija Tarnavičiūte.

5.      Description: This program provides a one-week introductory course in computer literacy. Participants will learn to use Windows based computers and Microsoft Office programs. They will use Microsoft Word to create, save, copy, and print documents; and they will import graphics, prepare lists and create tables.  Participants will be introduced to Excel and PowerPoint and their business applications. Participants will learn to use the Internet to help their children conduct online research.

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4.      Computer Science III

1.      Title: New Computer Technologies for Special Ed. Teachers

2.      Host: Kaišiadorių Specialioji Internatinė Mokykla

3.      Dates: July 19 – July 23

4.      Audience: Two groups of 12 special education teachers without computer skills.  Participants will be invited by the director of the school.

5.      Description: This program provides a one-week introductory course in computer literacy. Participants will learn to use Windows based computers and Microsoft Office programs. They will use Microsoft Word to create, save, copy, and print documents; and they will import graphics, prepare lists and create tables.  Participants will be introduced to Excel and PowerPoint. Some applications of these two programs will be presented and participants will create simple tables in Excel and a slide in PowerPoint as an example of its application to creation of teaching materials. A short unit about the Internet will be included.  Participants will learn to use the Internet to conduct online research.

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5.      Elementary Education: Pupil Support

1.      Title: Communication and Character: Creating a Positive School Climate

2.      Host: Klaipėda Region Board of Education

3.      Dates: June 28 – July 2

4.      Audience: This is an introductory course for 25 elementary classroom teachers, special education teachers, and administrators.

5.      Description: This program will incorporate ideas that teachers and administrators can use to foster communication between and among students, teachers, and parents. The program will include effective communication strategies and techniques derived from Process Communication and concepts from the National Program on Character Counts project for developing social skills lessons and creating a caring and positive school climate. Participants will learn to conduct effective meetings that support student learning and attainment of social skills. They will learn how to develop behavioral plans; how to create solutions to difficult problems or events in a child’s life; and general planning and goal setting. Participants will gain a repertoire of strategies and activities to create a strong relationship and improved communication between home and school. They will also develop an annual plan that incorporates effective communication into the curriculum.

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English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL)

1.      Title: Current Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language

2.      Host:  Siauliai University In-Service Training Institute, Vilma Tubutiene       

3.      Dates: June 28 – July 2

4.      Audience: 25 teachers of English at the primary and secondary school levels

5.      Description: In order to master the English language, students must develop confidence and aptitude in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the expected proficiency requirements for their grade level. Teachers participating in this seminar will experience practical applications of these four skills at various levels of challenge and difficulty. They will receive samples of many creative materials to take with them to apply in their own classrooms. Group exercises and games involving English language practice will be demonstrated and analyzed.

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7.      Religious Education I

1.      Title: Let the Children Come to Me

2.      Host: Catholic School Teachers’ Association (Agnė, kmasocialiia@lcn.lt)

3.      Date: July 5 – July 10

4.      Audience: 25 teachers, social workers, and administrators

5.      Description: This regional program will present a holistic method of teaching religion that incorporates scripture, liturgy, and theological reflection. The method can be adapted for children of all ages. The program will present and reflect on the guidelines of the Roman Catholic Church regarding (1) the interpretation of scripture and (2) instruction in prayer and liturgy. Teachers will create and present an age-appropriate lesson based on the tenets of the program.

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8.      Religious Education II

1.      Title: Let the Children Come to Me

2.      Host: Lithuania Catechetical Center (Ramunė: ikc@icn.lt)

3.      Date: July 12 – July 16

4.      Audience: 25 teachers, social workers, and administrators

5.      Description: This regional program will present a holistic method of teaching religion that incorporates scripture, liturgy, and theological reflection. The method can be adapted for children of all ages. The program will present and reflect on the guidelines of the Roman Catholic Church regarding (1) the interpretation of scripture and (2) instruction in prayer and liturgy. Teachers will create and present an age-appropriate lesson based on the tenets of the program.

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9.      Social Work: Substance Abuse I

1.      Title: Students and Alcohol: Making a Difference

2.      Host: Akmenė Board of Education

3.      Dates: July 5 – July 16

4.      Audience: This is a basic to intermediate course for 25 teachers of all grade levels, social workers, special education teachers, and administrators.

5.      Description: Problematic alcohol use continues to be a significant concern for families, teachers, and health providers in many countries. In this week-long program, participants will attend lectures, share their experiences, and participate in a variety of classroom activities to help them identify and assist students whose lives have been affected by problematic alcohol use. The focus will be on: 1) students who have been exposed to alcohol in utero and now have related problems; 2) students who experience problematic alcohol use in their homes; and 3) students who are using alcohol themselves.

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10.  Social Work: Substance Abuse II

1.      Title: Students and Alcohol: Making a Difference

2.      Host:

3.      Dates: July 12 – July 16

4.      Audience: This is a basic to intermediate course for 25 teachers of all grade levels, social workers, special education teachers, and administrators.

5.      Description: Problematic alcohol use continues to be a significant concern for families, teachers, and health providers in many countries. In this week-long program, participants will attend lectures, share their experiences, and participate in a variety of classroom activities to help them identify and assist students whose lives have been affected by problematic alcohol use. The focus will be on: 1) students who have been exposed to alcohol in utero and now have related problems; 2) students who experience problematic alcohol use in their homes; and 3) students who are using alcohol themselves.

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11.  Social Work: Pupil Support II

1.      Title: Altering the Dynamics of Bullying in School and Family Settings

2.      Host: Varėna Board of Education

3.      Dates: June 28 – July 2

4.      Audience: 25 teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and social workers

5.      Description: Bullying has been defined as verbal, physical, or psychological aggression in which the behaviors are (1) intended to harm or disturb; (2) occur repeatedly over time; and (3) represent an imbalance of power. Bullying creates a potentially serious health problem that affects the well-being and social functioning of all who participate in the process. Participants in this workshop will explore the prevalence of bullying in schools throughout the US and Europe. They will identify psycho-social and behavioral dynamics of bullying; the consequences for the perpetrator and the victim; and they will learn ways to cope with bullying at a systemic level that involves administrators, staff, parents, and students. Participants will develop intervention strategies that enable school personnel to impede the cycle of bullying.

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12.  Social Work: Working with Parents

1.      Title: The Family in the Classroom

2.      Host: Druskininkai Regional Education Department, Lina Černiauskienė

3.      Dates: June 7 – June 11

4.      Audience: 25 teachers and others in child-caring agencies, residential centers, and schools.

5.      Description: What happens outside the classroom has a profound effect on a child’s ability to be successful within the classroom. Participants will understand how family experiences affect children, including those not living at home. They will explore stressors that exhaust a child’s energy to learn: different parenting styles, handicapping conditions, membership in minority groups, socio-economic status, and physical or mental illness. They will identify strengths that offset stressors; learn positive, effective discipline methods; identify ways to involve families; and learn ways to engage families in making decisions. They will establish ways to make the school a welcoming place for families.

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13.  Social Work: Pupil Support I

1.      Title: Helping Children and Families Succeed in School

2.      Host: Druskininkai Regional Education Department, Lina Černiauskienė

3.      Dates: June 7 – June 11

4.      Audience: This is an introductory course for 25 classroom teachers, homeroom teachers, law enforcement personnel, social workers, special education teachers, tutors, and homeroom teachers.

5.      Description: Many children are labeled at-risk because of the adversities they face, including poverty, family discord, substance abuse, illness, and violence. The term risk implies a negative outcome, but research indicates that many at-risk children thrive when protective factors help them overcome adversity. Participants will study basic family dynamics and the principles of working with families; learn to identify risk and protective factors; practice using an effective problem solving method; and develop counseling skills that promote home/school collaboration and help families resolve problems.

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