A Toolkit of Brain-Compatible Strategies: What Every Principal Needs to Know | Sarah Armstrong, Ed.D.
Program Description
What should teachers do to help students become better learners? This presentation explores scientifically-based research on the brain and learning and shares important clues to meaning, memory, retention and use of time. Participants will learn about guiding teachers to use specific strategies to engage students and help them remember the content being taught and will receive important "tools" for designing brain-compatible lessons. Templates will be provided to instructional leaders to share with teachers.Virginia Standard(s) Addressed
Planning & Assessment (ISLLC standard 3) and Instructional Leadership (ISLLC standard 1)Program Goals and Objectives
By the end of this program participants will demonstrate an understanding of powerful brain-compatible lesson design. They will analyze ways to incorporate brain research into standards-based instruction to successfully meet the needs of all learners. They will be given a checklist of indicators they can share with teachers.Program Format
Interactive workshop format. May be conducted in a half-day session or all-day session. Follow-up sessions with administrator and faculty and/or team can be provided.Target Audience
All administrators with instructional responsibilitiesSelf-Selection and/or Identification Through School Division
No/yes.Duration of Program
Varies, depending on needs.Outcomes Measured
Effective communication with all stakeholders measured by application of powerful conversation objectives.Program Evaluation
Evaluation conducted by participants.Contact Information
Dr. Sarah Armstrong
Assistant Superintendent
Staunton City Schools
116 W. Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Telephone: 540-332-3920
Fax: 540-332-3924
Email: sarmstro@staunton.k12.va.us