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Programs: Ruby Payne Poverty Training


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Ruby Payne Training

November 19, 2008

Perplexed by student and parent actions and behaviors?

Smoky Hill presents Ruby Payne's "A Framework for Understanding Poverty" with certified trainer, Noalee McDonald-Augustine.

Join Noalee for an eye-opening training that will revolutionize the way you relate to your students and parents of all economic classes.

Day One Training:  You will be introduced to: 

  • The hidden rules that we all play by
  • Language registers and how they affect student performance
  • Discipline  interventions that are effective
  • 8 essential resources for success in school and work

Day Two Training

  • You will learn why some students struggle to retain what you've taught and strategies to help
  • Teaching strategies that help build cognitive development
  • How to design lessons for greater payoff in achievement

If you need more information or need to schedule a training in your school district, contact Noalee McDonald-Augustine at (785) 621-4414 nmcdonald@smokyhill.org 

Click here to listen to a brief synopsis of session #1.

Day 1 Podcast

 

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