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27th Annual Elementary School Counselor Conference
“School Counselors Are a Part of the Academic Achievement Equation”
Presenter:
Trevor RomainThe Nebraska School Counselor Association and Nebraska Dept. of Education Present the 27th Annual Elementary School Counselor Conference
Increasing Academic Performance through Listening Skills
8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
There are similarities with all kids facing adversity through poverty, missing/absent parents or even a terminal illness. The fact that they have faced very traumatic experiences, and in the case of today’s topic, fear and grieving, professionals need to know the signs to look for when a child needs help. During this conference you will discuss how to approach children when dealing with these topics. It is paramount to remember all children need safety and security to thrive in their academic lives. Never should this be taken for granted. You will learn to:
· Create a safe environment for kids to express openly and honestly
· Validate their feelings
· Talk to the kids in a truthful manner
Real Proven Strategies to Help Kids with Social & Emotional Issues
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You will learn to use:
· Humor in your conversations
· Shared experiences for connection
· Stories to capture their imagination
· Peer to peer communications
And finally, in order to do all of these things, you must take care of yourselves. You will talk about the things that made you become an educator/counselor in the first place. You will also talk about ways to treat yourself as the valuable person you are, so you can pass along your best to the kids with whom you work.
Trevor Romain is the creative mind and spirit behind The Trevor Romain Company. As a compelling children’s motivational speaker, best-selling author/illustrator, and award-winning video personality, Romain has traveled to schools nationwide, delivering his brand of inspirational, self-help messages to tens of thousands of children. Putting a human face to the need of social, emotional, and physical fitness, Romain uses his own childhood struggles, shared with humor and creative flair, to teach children ways to manage life’s ups and downs. Because Romain demonstrates such terrific rapport with students, educators have turned to Romain’s strategies to help students learn the rewards of self-management and higher academic achievement.
Friday, Mar 28, 2014, 03:30 PM
Mallet Lodge at Platte River State Park, Louisville, Nebraska
7:45 – 8:30 Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Shopping
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome
8:45 – 11:30 Trevor Romain
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch, Networking, Shopping
12:30 – 3:00 Trevor Romain
3:00 – 3:15 Wrap up and Evaluations
How To Do Homework Without Throwing Up
"Humor rules this tutorial." - Parenting Magazine
When procrastinators Jack and Skye are suddenly thrown from Trevor's sketchpad into the Amazon jungle, they begin to see their assignments in a whole new light. Laugh along with Jack and Skye's hilarious adventure as they learn good homework skills such as making a homework schedule, finding a homework helper, eating healthy snacks, doing the hardest homework first, and more! Using humor, original music and a fun cliffhanger storyline, this DVD provides practical, easy-to-understand lessons that teach kids of all ages simple ways to defeat the dreaded homework curse! Based on the best-selling book 'How To Do Homework Without Throwing Up'.
Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney
Being one of the cool kids may not always be what it seems. Trevor shows everyone the importance of being true to themselves and reminds us that we are all, "One of a Kind."
"Youngsters who are sometimes victimized by their peers will appreciate this reassuring and humorous treatment of cliques versus friendship groups, phonies versus real friends, and popularity versus being popular with yourself." - Rosie Peasley, Empire Union School District, Modesto, CA
Using hilarious real life situations, Trevor helps kids understand the difference between a clique, or group of friends, and an exclusive or mean clique. Being part of a clique is okay, but excluding others and putting people down is not. In his warm, caring and funny way, Trevor offers helpful suggestions on how to dare to be different, keep an open mind about others, and most importantly, how to remain true to yourself, no matter what.
Facing Fear Without Freaking Out
What are you afraid of? Whether it?s fear of heights or the fear of not fitting in, Trevor offers fear-busting guidance to kids hoping to overcome their anxieties.
"The video's humor, music, and action deliver its valuable messages in a fun and memorable manner" - Michael S. Bishop, Ph. D.
Trevor Romain invites us to join Jack and Skye on their most perilous adventure yet facing their fears! Not just fear of spiders or heights, but scary emotional anxieties like not fitting in or taking tests. Using laughter, great music and hair-raising chills, this episode offers such practical advice on overcoming fears as not getting anxious, thinking positive thoughts and not panicking! And, no matter what you're afraid of, Jack and Skye's latest escapade helps remind us all that there?s really nothing to fear but fear itself.
Details and fine print.
REGISTRATION PAYMENT NOTE
If your district is prepaying your registration and payment has not reached us by March 27, personal payment by registrant will be expected at the conference site on March 28.
Note: Only checks will be accepted for registration. NO BILLINGS TO SCHOOLS. NO CREDIT CARDS CAN BE USED FOR REGISTRATION.
About the Day…
The conference has been purposefully planned at a retreat center. Come in your blue jeans, sweats, or whatever clothing you find most comfortable.
Inclement Weather
Please listen to the radio/television for inclement weather updates. If the Omaha Metro Area schools are closed, the conference will be postponed.
Permits and Cabins
Your fee does not include the required park permit necessary for entering Platte River State Park. One-day passes must be
purchased for $5.00 at the park office or at our lodge site.
13 heated cabins (2 with a fireplace) that sleep 6 are available for rental that Thursday night only at a reduced rate of $77 or $84 with a fireplace. Please call Platte River State Park for reservations at 402-234-2217.
Children’s author, Julia Cook, will be present for your shopping needs!!
Register Early… We are limited to 105 participants.