New Omaha Workshops!

Working with the Difficult, Defiant and Noncompliant Student
Dr. James Sutton
Monday, October 29, 2007

Discipline without Stress - Punishment or Rewards:
 How to Handle Every Discipline Problem
Dr. Marvin Marshall
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

The University of Nebraska - Lincoln & the Department of Academic Conference Planning & Management is offering two dynamic programs for teachers, educators, and parents in the Omaha, NE area. The two empowering and energizing workshops will be held on October 29, 2007 and October 30, 2007. 

We are honored to host nationally recognized educators and authorities: Dr. Sutton, October 29, 2007, Difficult, Defiant & Noncompliant Student and on October 30, 2007, Dr. Marshall, Discipline without Stress - Punishment or Rewards. You may register to attend both workshops and individual workshops.

Information on Working with the Difficult, Defiant and Noncompliant Student - Dr. James Sutton

Information on Discipline without Stress - Punishment or Rewards - Dr. Marvin Marshall - see the following:

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The Brocure

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Discipline without Stress® Punishments or Rewards

This powerful and exciting discipline program promotes motivation for learning and raises individual and social responsibility.

People who use the discipline approach find it life-changing because it reduces stress, increases effectiveness, and improves relationships.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Reduces discipline referrals, class removals, and suspensions
• Handles classroom disruptions simply and easily
• Uses authority without resorting to punishment
• Raises individual and social responsibility
• Reduces the influence of peer pressure
• Promotes motivation for learning
• Integrates character education
• Improves school climate
• Enhances school safety
• Reduces detentions
• Reduces stress

PROGRAM APPROACH

The usual approach to discipline is to teach toward obedience using rewarding, telling, and punishing. These are all various forms of manipulation, pressure, or coercion—and often induce stress and resistance. By contrast, if a discipline approach is used where students are motivated to be responsible, then obedience becomes a natural by-product.

Young people — kindergarten through 12th grade — want to be responsible, but we are using wrong approaches to help them.

PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES

It is not so much the Marvin Marshall Hierarchy as much as what the levels do:

• Using the discipline hierarchy separates the act from the actor, the deed from the doer — irresponsible behavior from a good person. Separation is critical so people don't feel the natural impulse to defend themselves, their behavior, or their choices.
• Using the discipline hierarchy brings attention to the fact that people are constantly making choices.
• Using the discipline hierarchy fosters intrinsic motivation so young people WANT to behave responsibly and WANT put forth effort to learn.
• Using the discipline hierarchy fosters character development without mentioning values, ethics, or morals.

View a 1.5-minute video to see some reasons for its effectiveness. (coming soon)

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About the Presenter: Marvin Marshall, Ed.D.

Dr. Marvin Marshall has presented to government agencies, universities, associations, school districts, and schools in 43 of the United States, in 14 countries, and on five continents.

His writings on discipline, social development, human behavior, motivation, and learning have been published by state, national, and international journals including Phi Delta Kappa International, Education Week,  the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Association of California School Administrators.

His discipline and learning system is described in numerous college texts for the preparation of new teachers.

His Discipline without Stress Punishments or Rewards reflects his experiences in the following areas:

• Classroom teaching in primary and upper grades at the elementary level, every grade 7-12, and as a full time staff member in teacher education at California State University, Los Angeles
  
• Counseling and guidance experiences as a middle school counselor, high school counselor, guidance department chair, and certification by the William Glasser Institute
• Curriculum and instruction activities as a demonstration teacher, department chair, instructional coordinator, and high school assistant principal of curriculum and instruction
  
• Supervision and administration experiences as an elementary school principal, middle school assistant principal, high school assistant principal of supervision and control, high school principal, and district director of education
• Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles
  
• Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California in the combined areas of instruction and guidance

Marvin Marshall homepage

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Registration Information for The New Omaha Workshops!

Four Easy Ways To Register

Online - Register Online and make payment online by Visa or MasterCard
Phone - Call 402.472.2423, provide registration and payment information
Fax - seebrochure and complete registration form with payment information and fax to 402.472.1264.
Mail - see brochureand complete registration form with payment information and mail to:

      Academic Conference Registration
      1700 Y street
      University of Nebraska - Lincoln
      Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

Credit Hours Granted

Each program provides 5.25 clock hours (.525 CEUs) of credit.

Registration Information

Difficult, Defiant & Noncompliant Student AND Discipline without Stress - Punishment or Rewards
Attend Both Workshops and Save! - $279.00
Register On-line

Discipline without Stress® Punishments or Rewards workshop
$159.00
Register On-line

Working Effectively with the Difficult, Defiant and Noncompliant Student
$159.00
Register On-line

You will receive an email confirmation notice immediately after completing your online registration. If you do not receive this confirmation notice then you are NOT registered for his conference. Please contact us.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation can be made by calling the registration office (402) 472-2423.  If you register but cannot attend, you may transfer your registration fee to a colleague or request a refund. Cancellations will be accepted until one week prior to the conference and registration fees will be refunded, less a $30.00 processing fee. No refund request will be accepted after the conference.

Workshops Locations & Accommodations:

The workshops will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, 7270 Cedar St., Omaha NE., 68123. Rooms can be reserved by calling (402) 397-5141.
Contact Information:

Contact Information

Information and General Telephone: 402.472.5733
Email: conferences@unl.edu
Registration Fax: 402.472.1264
Cancellation, Transfer, and Registration Telephone:  402-472-2423

Send payments to:

      Academic Conference Registration
      1700 Y Street
      University of Nebraska - Lincoln
      Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694 

Our Location:
Department of Academic Conferences
3rd Floor Benton Hall
P.O. # 886100
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I register?

   Web - registration & payment by Visa or MasterCard may be made by Register Online
   By Phone - Call 402-472-2423 and provide registration and payment info.
   By Fax - Print Brochure, complete the registration page and fax with credit card information to 402-472-1264.

   Send payments to:

       Academic Conference Registration
       1700 Y street
       University of Nebraska - Lincoln
       Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

2. What is the fee?
   Registration fee is $159.00 per workshop or $279.00 for both workshops - this includes all materials and refreshment breaks.
   
3. Is using the on-line registration secure?
   Yes, payment is completed through a secure site at The University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
   
4. How is the registration confirmed?
   If you register on-line, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you immediately.
   If you register by phone or fax, a confirmation email will follow within five business days.
   
5. Must I pre-register?
   We recommend pre-registration for each sites can reach capacity. To ensure availability of space and materials, pre-register early.
6. How will the charge for the workshop appear on my credit card?
   The charge will appear as "University of Nebraska"
7. Can another person from my school go in my place?
   Transfer of a paid registration to another person is permissible.
8. What do I need to bring?
   Materials  will be distributed at check-in. It is advisable to bring along writing implements and note paper.
   While every effort is made to have the meeting space comfortable for everyone, it is always a good idea to bring a light jacket or sweater along for comfort.
9. Will I receive Continuing Education Credits (CEU)?
   Pending approval, Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be provided.  For your convenience, all certificate programs participants will receive a completion certificate. Verification of Attendance will be in form of sign-in for each day. Many national, state, and local licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credit for attendance at our certificate programs when you submit the course outline (save your class hand outs) and your completion letter. You may want to contact your own board or organization to find out what is required.
10. What if I have to cancel my registration?
    If you register but cannot attend, you may transfer your registration fee to a colleague or request a refund. Cancellations will be accepted until one week prior to the conference and registration fees will be refunded, less a $30.00 processing fee. No refund request will be accepted after the conference. Cancellation can be made by calling 402-472-2423.
11. What if I need to use my cellular phone or pager?
    All phones and pagers should remain SILENT while in session room. Please use professional discretion.