I just received a brochure from my principal about "A 2-day symposium focusing on the most pressing issues facing middle schools today...meeting AYP and Standards" with a Middle School Consulting, Inc., in Bluffton, IN address. The presenter is Bill Denney - internationally recognized educational consultant - author - humorist - keynote speaker - magician - author of the new book titled, Engaging Tactile & Kinesthetic Learners.
I must say that when I read the description of the presenter I was a bit turned off by his "credentials" in terms of truly being able to close the achievement gap by getting students 'over the hump'. Has anyone ever heard of the man or the consulting group? Would the symposium be worthwhile in terms of truly helping teachers work with 'special education students, students who are on free/reduced lunch, minority students, low achieving regular education students, students who lack motivation and demonstrate apathy' as the brochure claims? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. I plan on sharing the information with my principal. If it would be beneficial, I want to go. If it would be a waste of time, I don't want to go. Thanks in advance, Sherri _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
