Professional Development

This workshop reviews proven strategies for educators to use with students who experience test anxiety. Clinical and family psychologist Dr. Jolie S. Brams provides an entertaining and informative workshop that helps educators recognize the physiological, developmental, experiential, and cognitive signs of anxiety in students. Participants will learn successful techniques to teach students to change negative cognitions into positive ones

• Learn how to identify and reduce test anxiety in your students;
• Have your questions answered by a nationally-respected psychologist;
• Interact with colleagues in a productive, motivating learning environment; and
• Enhance your knowledge of test anxiety and explore new approaches to reduce it.

This is an informative professional development workshop focusing on issues facing Ohio educators from Grades 3-12 relating to student test success. The workshop offers an overview of the current Ohio accountability system, including Value Added, scientifically-based methodology, and Response to Intervention (RTI). Presented by Ohio-based professional educators Pamela Meggyesy, M.A. and Pamela Thompson, M.S..

• Learn assessment preparation techniques and tools to use in your classroom;
• Interact with colleagues in a productive, motivating learning environment; and
• Expand your teaching knowledge and explore new approaches that will enhance your students' test preparation.