Outreach & Workshops
Churchill Center & School’s Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program is essential in strengthening our mission of fostering greater understanding and support for all people with learning disabilities by training other educators, supporting families, and enlightening the community.
Since the inception of our Community Outreach Program in 1990, more than 37,500 educators, parents, students, and other supporters have been given the opportunity to experience and broaden their understanding of learning disabilities.
We offer Teacher Workshops, Parent Workshops, Student Workshops, Community Service Events, and a Speaker Series. Each one of these programs offers our community a variety of services to recognize learning disabilities and to then equip the participants with strategies and knowledge to offer further assistance.
Reviews from Outreach Program Attendees:
- “What a great role model Churchill Center & School is for our community.”
– Educational Program Director - “Please accept my gratitude for your willingness to come and speak with our staff. There’s a lot of exciting things happening with study skills — a daily “organizational tip of the day,” teachers actively teaching study skills, and many more ideas brewing.”
– Middle School Director - “You had a positive impact on me when you presented at our school, and I am still using your references.”
– High School Principal - “Faculty members found the topics to be pertinent and directed to their needs and concerns.”
– Learning Consultant - “The speakers were fascinating and I am avidly reading their book, Overcoming Dyslexia. I am very impressed with the knowledge base of the teachers at Churchill as well as their dedication and professionalism!”
– St. Louis Area Psychologist - “Both presenters were terrific and all in attendance left with a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to begin a new school year.”
– Elementary Principal
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Speaker Series Presents: Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (for Educators)
Churchill Center & School's Speaker Series Presents:
DR. JARED COONEY HORVATH (PhD, MEd)
FOR: ALL AREA EDUCATORS
WHEN: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (lunch provided)
* FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AREA EDUCATORS! *
TOPIC: Science of Learning in the Classroom: Translating Research for Practice
Believe it or not, all human beings learn in exactly the same way- and 40+ years of brain and behavioral research has helped us greatly elucidate this process. Unfortunately, very little of this information has made it to teachers in a manner that can inform and improve their performance. During this day, we aim to bring teachers deeper understanding of the Science of Learning and help consider ways to apply this information to improve pedagogy and study practices in schools. Here is where learning and teaching collide!
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and author of the best-selling book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick. He has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the University of Melbourne, and over 750 schools internationally. Jared has published 6 books, over 50 research articles, and his work has been published in numerous popular publications. He currently serves as Director of LME Global: a team dedicated to bringing the latest brain and behavioral research to teachers, students, and parents alike.
This FREE program is made possible by:
THE WILL CELLA FAMILY & NED MARSHALL FAMILY FUND.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rachel Wheatley, Director, Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Programs at rwheatley@churchillstl.org.