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S.M.A.R.T. Workshop, Summer 2007
“I am a ‘seasoned’ teacher of 31 years and this is the first program I’m really excited to add to my teaching repertoire. I feel I’m going to be a better educator with what I’ve learned this week!” – MN kindergarten teacher
“Although big changes will be evident in my classroom due to this workshop, the biggest change of all can’t be seen. . . and that is the awareness I now have about how the S.M.A.R.T. activities that appear to be ‘playing,’ are fundamental, developmental activities designed with the brain in mind.” – MN kindergarten teacher
“I am completely blown away by the amazing knowledge I gained through this workshop. . . . I have only been teaching for two years and I feel very fortunate to learn this so early on in my career. . . . It is a wonderful feeling to learn that it’s never too late and that we can help these kids become successful. . . . I already have so many of the needed supplies in my classroom; all I need to do is look at them from a different perspective. . . I love that you can incorporate SMART activities in your classroom throughout the day, fitting it in around your demanding schedule. I can’t wait to get started!” – MN kindergarten teacher
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"We love it....I love SMART and my K's love SMART! I was so enthusiastic when I returned home from the summer SMART workshop that I decided to set up my own obstacle course in my basement using the supplies made during the workshop. All three of my kids used it. I recently met with my second grade son's team of 10 specialists to review his IEP and they all remarked on the progress he has made since last spring. I give credit to SMART. I really believe that it has made all of the difference!"
~Carol Lindroos, Jeffer's Pond Elementary, Prior Lake, MN Winter 2006
You guys did an amazing job! You spoke my language - I could relate to your experiences and sense your passion about the SMART program.
~Participant from Minneapolis workshop, June 2006
I feel like this has been the best school/district inservice that I have attended - quite a hard thing to pull off when folks are gunning to get into their rooms (at the beginning of the school year). By far, it was the most positive atmosphere/response of participants that I have seen in the 5 years of meetings, trainings, etc that I have been in this building.
~Participant from Alaska workshop, August 2006
I will recommend this to coworkers and other outside educational professionals.
~Participant from Minneapolis workshop, July 2006
I have been teaching for 38 years and yet you taught me so much. I have always felt that we expect all of our students to fit our expectations. This program will help me help all the kids!! Thank you!!
~Participant from South Dakota workshop, July 2006
As educators, we have been asked to implement many programs. The SMART program is the first that I have seen that could be beneficial to all students and does not target a specific group.
~Participant from Tennessee workshop, July 2006
Childrens Testimonials
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