influences. With our classes more frequently attended by a greater variety of students, expanding our understanding of B.L.
is helpful. When angry or hostile, all groups behave amazingly alike. This enlightening slide program will take the participant
into the hidden world of non-verbal communication. For most, non-verbal communication is viewed on an unconscious level.
When properly understood, verbal and non-verbal communication can help recognize and minimize potentially dangerous
situations. It is a must see program for educators.
Why kids can’t, won’t or don’t learn
Much attention has been focused on why young people perform poorly on state exams or are dropping out of school, 25%-30% drop out
annually. “Raising the bar” has been a widespread response to improving poor performance and I think we might be “missing the
boat.” This powerful slide program examines 15-20 issues that seem to be neglected by the “experts” in their rush to improve
student performance.
Stopping Hate & Promoting Tolerance
Intolerance, racial and ethnic violence in America’s schools is growing. This slide program is based in part on a program
developed by the Southern Poverty Law Center. A great deal of research has gone into identifying steps that schools
and communities can do to reduce hate and promote tolerance.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
As frightening as the title might be, the reality today is that schools can be targeted. Some of these weapons can be and have
been produced by students. Our students have access to all the information needed to create a chemical bomb from
household products, at a cost of around $4, from the library or Internet. Even more frightening, it has already been done.
*School Safety*
*Slide
*Programs
*Survival
Skills for School Personnel*-
This thought provoking pro-active slide program examines the problems facing educators today and provides dozens of tips and
strategies that can minimize or eliminate confrontations. In addition, it examines the habits and traits of good teachers as
identified in a national student survey. This program is highly recommended for new teachers but valuable to all.
Why Schools Can Expect More Riots in the Future –
Long Island schools have experienced at least 7 of riots in the past year. Some were covered by the media and some were not. Is this
the beginning of a trend? I believe it is. The program addresses many of the risk factors that are currently present in schools
that could trigger a riot and at the same time offers proactive steps schools can take to reduce the risk. (Program length 2
hours)**
The Dangers of Rioting
(A Student’s Program) –Students are often caught up in the moment and give little thought to either personal risk or
consequences. This slide presentation focuses on both the dangers and consequences of participating in a riot. It provides
warning signs of an impending riot and steps that can be taken to leave as quickly as possible.
>*A Profile of the **Unsafe**
**School*
- There is no “perfect” school.
However, it is in everyone’s (administration, teachers and
students) best interest to make schools safer. This slide
program examines certain conditions, practices and policies that
lead a school to the “Who’s Next?” list. Once you know what’s
wrong, you are on the first step to making some positive
changes.
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