Bright...but Can't Write, writing workshop for grade 3-10 teachers and parents

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"...there's hope for students with writing difficulties!"
"Power-packed well of information..."
"Helped me identify my visual learners and gave me tools..."

BRIGHT...

BUT CAN'T WRITE!

is an essential presentation for elementary and middle years teachers. You intuitively know that some students just can’t write – they are bright, perhaps gifted, and verbally articulate but cannot string more than two sentences together. You also know that many of them are boys….

Why do they struggle? How you can improve their written work against the performance standards?

Julie and a gifted education specialist have created a program to bring you a brain- and evidence-based approach to this widespread problem that will empower even the most reluctant writer to write. With a lively PowerPoint presentation, interactive techniques, and fun exercises, this workshop provides you with essential tools, powerful insights, and practical strategies that are immediately applicable and sure to improve the attitude and skills of kids who are bright, but can’t write.

NEXT LIVE PRESENTATIONS



To see the full schedule of Julie's presentations and workshops, click here.

TEACHERS WILL LEARN:

•      The visual-spatial profile of bright learners
•      How the myth of laziness hampers writing
•      The implications of the latest brain research
•      Gender differences related to writing
•      Evidence-based tools to overcome the obstacles
•      How to improve the attitude/skills of reluctant writers
•      New assessment approaches

.....For a printable info sheet, click here.....

To avoid disappointment, book Julie for your pro-d sessions
well in advance. (Six months ahead is a good idea)

What 1000+ teachers and parents have said
about Bright...but Can't Write!

"...well-organized and knowledgeable."
"...very well [presented], researched. You both show you have immense hearts for children."
"Great ideas for future exploration. Practical and accessible--my two requisite characteristics for time well spent in a workshop."
"Great energy and information."
Teachers and parents at a session hosted by SD 43 (Coquitlam), February 2007

"I felt engaged throughout the presentation."
"[The presentation] let me understand my "problem" student, and [the leader] gave me specific help after the session."
"Wonderful! I would have loved more time."
Teachers at Teaching to Multiple Literacies, the 2007 conference of the Association of Educators of Gifted, Talented,
and Creative Children in BC and the Computer Using Educators, Oct 2007

"...should be presented to teachers in university."
"Fantastic! ...well-paced and gave useful information, combined with strategies."
"...some fabulous ideas, especially for...boys."
"Super! Motivating! Fresh!"
"Excellent! Nicely structured, hands-on, [and] relevant suggestions."
"I was thrilled with this presentation."
Middle school teachers at the MYABC Connections 2007 conference, April 2007

"Wouldn't have missed this!"
"My adrenalin is rushing as your very powerful clarification and
advocacy brings back many [negative] memories."
"Wish it was longer - a full day, please!"
"Made me feel less alone." "Excellent! Fabulous!"
"New and different perspectives on how to...energize."
"Great info on...brains." "A wonderful, eye-opening workshop..."
"Wow! Tons of valuable info."
"Wonderful presenters--clear, concise, very informative."
Delegates at Crosscurrents, conference of Special Education Association, March 2007

"With your help we will indeed improve literacy in Canada, one kid at a time."
Kelly Grant, SD 34 (Abbotsford) Curriculum Dept., February 2007

"Nice balance with two speakers; experiential component was valuable for internalizing strategies....
Liked the tidbits about boys' physiology and brain function."
"Well focused. Practical ideas."
"Excellent introduction to motivating kids to write better. ...loved the interactivity."
"I have some practical techniques to take back to school."
Teachers and parents of Lower Mainland schools (hosted by SD43), January 2007

"I would like to thank you for providing an excellent session at our district professional
development day on January 19, 2007. I have had very positive comments...."
Asst. Superintendent K. Nelson
"A kick-start to implement more creative writing."
"...gave me a better understanding of ways...to demystify writing."
Teachers of Fraser Cascade SD 78,
January 2007

"Loved the guided visualization activity and the info on how male brains work."
"Excellent! Very useful...and well researched."
"Very positive!""Great visuals and handout."
"Very well presented, creative, and easily implemented."
"Excellent, passionate speakers."
The Literacy Continuum conference
August 2006

"Very informative - impressed with the boy/girl differences
and their implications for the classroom."
"...friendly. The presenters were very open to differing needs of students."
"...useful strategies to help me integrate students'
writing skills with science units."
"Breaks the conventional myths about intelligence and
writing. Great ideas to engage children in their writing."
Teachers of SD 42 (Maple Ridge)April 2006

"He has a written output learning disability and we've been 'coping'
for a few years - now we can go beyond coping..."
"Great info, Julie - very interesting brain background"
"I feel relieved [as a parent] that there is hope."
Teachers/parents of SD 43 (Coquitlam)
January 2006

"Amazing strategies that I will definitely use in the classroom."
"...grateful that this presentation is available to parents."
"...a great start for future education (curricula).
"Energizing!"
Teachers/parents of SD 43 (Coquitlam)
November 2005

"...great insights about using power words and
differences in learning between boys and girls."
"Good practical ideas to approach complex theoretical ideas."
Teachers at Blueprint for Literacy K-10 conference
August 2005

"...came away with strategies I can use tomorrow."
"Good resources."            "Exciting lesson ideas!"
"Power-packed well of information...Lively presentation!"
Teachers and parents of SD 38 (Richmond, BC)
April 2005

"Written ideas can be used immediately with a feeling
of hope and positive expectation..."
"...helped me identify my visual learners and gave me tools..."
"Excited to hear so much about R and L brain learning."
"Great ideas to engage boys..."
Teachers of SD 35 (Langley, BC) March 2005

"I'm very energized and excited"
"Expanded my thinking..."
"Well paced and lots of visuals."
"Loved the brain research."
"I'm excited to go to class on Monday..."
"I now have a plan..!"         "Unbelievable!! I can apply this immediately."
Coquitlam Teachers' Association Pro-D Conference, February 2005


"Good balance between theory and practical tips."
"Very inspirational."        "Great tools."        "Awesome."
"Loved the 'power words' and the relationship of VSL/ASL to brain-based research."
"Very well paced, strong delivery."
Teachers and parents of SD 43 (Coquitlam)
January 2005

"I love teaching writing but [had] lost my spark -
my fire is in full flame again."
"...absolutely excellent"
"I am inspired to try this..."
Teachers of SD 37 (Delta)
January 2005

“Julie [is] a fabulous presenter…
I can take away many ideas.”
“Very informative.”    “Very detailed.”
“Good info on gender differences and brain makeup.”
“I [will] incorporate more spatial and visual learning techniques and use more graphic organizers."
Teachers of Tl’etinqox and Alexis Creek Schools, BC,
November 2004

“Very helpful, particularly the differences in boys and girls.”
“Excellent, attention-keeping, paced right.”
“Powerful how power words can be so influential…”
“…so well presented…visually.”
“Confirms what we see [in the classroom] e.g. gender differences.”
“…could have been longer (as always)!”
“…there’s hope for students with writing difficulties.”
Teachers of SD 43 (Coquitlam), Nov 2004

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