The Aquinas College ASCD Chapter sponsors two Commitment to Quality Seminars each year, one in the Fall and one in the Spring.
Binders, Notes, Tests, and Homework...
Tips for Student Success
By Kesha Wall: Overbrook Teacher, Aquinas College Alumna, and Overbrook Teacher of the Year (2008-2009)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
5:00–7:30 p.m.
Aquinas College
Cookout begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the seminar.
Please RSVP to Sister Matthew Marie at 615-297-7545 x422 or by email at srmatthew@aquinascollege.edu
by September 26, 2011.
Julianne's Courage: Strategies for Teaching the Autistic Learner
Julianne Duff
Saturday, April 2, 2011
10:00–12:00
Please RSVP to 615-297-7545 x422 By March 28, 2011
Classroom Economy: Simulating Real Life Economic Skills in an Elementary School Classroom, Jennifer McCormick
A Method for Teaching writing that works, Sister Mary Dominic, O.P.
Healthy Teachers for Healthy School Year, Sister Mary Diana, O.P.
Positive Reinforcement, Laurie Hopwood
Law & Order at School - Sister Mary Peter, O.P.
Paper Clips, Popsicle Sticks, Parking lots and Posters:
Simple Ways to Make Science More Meaningful and Fun -
Julie Petcu
Age Appropriate Discipline - Dr. William Bellet, Ph.D
Tips and Tricks of Classroom Management - Sister Mary Charles, O.P.
Leading the Reluctant Towards Success - Mrs. Christine Collins
Team Building with the Phases of the Moon - Mrs. Clair Ivanov
Presenting Positive Reinforcement for Peaceful Classrooms
The Shared Inquiry Method of Learning - The Great Books Foundation
San Francisco 2011: 3 students attended
San Antonio 2010: 4 students attended
Orlando 2009: 2 students attended
New Orleans 2008: 4 students attended
Anaheim 2007: 2 students attended
Chicago 2006: 6 students attended
New Orleans 2005: 5 students attended
The 2006 Chicago ASCD conference included dozens of lectures and workshops from which to choose, as well as an exhibit hall with booths displaying a wide variety of educational materials and resources. Six Teacher Education students and Sister Matthew Marie, O.P. had the opportunity to attend.