The LI School Leadership Center is pleased to present an important workshop.

Workshop Title: First Aid for High Stakes Dilemmas: Creating a Responsive School through Invitational Education
Where: Wheatley Center (see directions below)
When: May 28, 2008 - 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Presenter: Joan Fretz
Fee: $50
Description:

Administrators and teachers can consistently invite success in today's high stakes climate by employing an invitational approach to learning. An invitational educator sees students and staff as able, valued and responsible, and employs a stance of respect, trust, care and optimism through intentionally inviting language and behavior. In an invitational school, all staff members help to create a positive performance culture and strive to "treat each student as if they were solely responsible for his or her self-regard."

Invitational Education is based on perception and self-concept theories and democratic principles. Developed by Dr. William W. Purkey, it provides today's leaders with an easy to use "first aid kit" of practical strategies to help nurture self-concept and increase school success. Join us as we create responsive schools that will invite cooperation, confidence, motivation and effort!

To register:

Complete the form below and mail with your check made out to “Western Suffolk BOCES”. Mail (registrations cannot be accepted by e-mail) the form to:

Michael Keany, Director
LI School Leadership Center
Western Suffolk BOCES
31 Lee Avenue
Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
Attn: Trudy

Note: Cross contracting cannot be accepted for this workshop.

You will be notified by e-mail if you are registered or placed on a
waiting list.

LAST NAME: ____________________ FIRST__________________

e-mail Address (please print very carefully) ______________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________
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Phone: ____________________________________________

I wish to register for the "First Aid for High Stakes Dilemmas:
Creating a Responsive School through Invitational Education" workshop scheduled for May 28, 2008 at 4:30 PM at WS BOCES Wheatley Conference Center. I understand that my enclosed check is non-refundable if I am registered in the workshop. I also understand that I will be placed on a waiting list and contacted for future similar workshops if I am not registered for this one.


Wheatley Conference Center
31 Lee Avenue
Wheatley Heights

From the Long Island Expressway: Take the LIE to Exit 50, Bagatelle Road. Head south on Bagatelle Road (which turns into Conklin Ave.) for approximately 2 miles. Please pay particular attention to the speed limits on this road. Make a left onto Lee Avenue (blinking red light), School is on the corner of Lee Avenue and Conklin Ave.

From Southern State Parkway: Take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 36 North. Travel north on Straight Path approximately 3 miles. Follow overhead sign which reads, "To Long Island Avenue - South 18th Street.” Make a left at the take-out food store on the corner. Continue over the LIRR tracks until it turns into North 18th Street which ends at Lee Avenue. Make a left onto Lee Avenue. Go approximately 1/8 mile.

Parking: Enter the driveway on the far right of the school
For Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Room: Enter the side door closest to Lee Ave