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National-Lewis University Conference: "Imagination Education for Everyone!"

October 21, 2006 - Skokie, IL from 10:45am-11:45am
Presentation Title: “A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to SES Tutoring”
Presenter: Emily Paris, CEO and Erika Burton Ph.D.
Subject: Supplemental Education Services (SES) is a federally funded tutoring service available to schools through NCLB legislation. Schools qualify for such services if they fail AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) three years in a row and qualify for free and reduced lunch programs. The shape and scope of these programs vary by company. One such program, Orion’s Mind, focuses on multiple intelligences, differentiated learning, constructivist thought processes, components of mastery learning, and meaningful hands on learning experiences to improve student test scores in math and reading.

Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Joint Annual Conference

November 17th, 2006 – Chicago, IL from 8:00am-5:00pm
November 18th, 2006 – Chicago, IL from 8:00am-3:00pm
Come visit our booth to speak to a representative from Orion’s Mind!

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 2007 Annual Conference

March 19th, 2007 - Anaheim, CA from 10:30am-12:30pm
Presentation Title: “Educate the Whole Child While Teaching Benchmarks and Standards”
Presenter: Emily Paris, CEO and Erika Burton Ph.D.
Subject: Raise test scores or educate the whole child? Or do both! Educating the whole child gets results! When we taught the whole child, students’ test scores went up, their classroom performance improved, and their self-confidence skyrocketed. The students who typically struggle in school improved the most. Learn how to use state standards as a launching pad for team-based activities that teach math and reading, as well as critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, leadership, art, drama, and movement.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 2007 Annual Meeting

March 24th, 2007 – Atlanta, GA from 12:00-1:30pm

Presentation Title: “Combining Creativity and Mathematics”

Presenter: Emily Paris, CEO

Subject: Everyone cares more about their ideas than someone else’s ideas. Allowing students to create their own ideas in math class increases their emotional involvement with the subject. By combining art, movement, and storytelling with math, students of all learning styles are able to learn and understand critical concepts. These non-traditional mediums prove to be valuable platforms for teaching teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Attendees will learn how integrating other disciplines into their math lessons actually increase students’ understanding of math.



	In the News Speaking Engagements and Events National-Lewis University Conference: "Imagination Education for Everyone!" October 21, 2006 - Skokie, IL from 10:45am-11:45am Presentation Title: “A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to SES Tutoring” Presenter: Emily Paris, CEO and Erika Burton Ph.D. Subject: Supplemental Education Services (SES) is a federally funded tutoring service available to schools through NCLB legislation. Schools qualify for such services if they fail AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) three years in a row and qualify for free and reduced lunch programs. The shape and scope of these programs vary by company. One such program, Orion’s Mind, focuses on multiple intelligences, differentiated learning, constructivist thought processes, components of mastery learning, and meaningful hands on learning experiences to improve student test scores in math and reading. Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Joint Annual Conference November 17th, 2006 – Chicago, IL from 8:00am-5:00pm November 18th, 2006 – Chicago, IL from 8:00am-3:00pm Come visit our booth to speak to a representative from Orion’s Mind! Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 2007 Annual Conference March 19th, 2007 - Anaheim, CA from 10:30am-12:30pm Presentation Title: “Educate the Whole Child While Teaching Benchmarks and Standards” Presenter: Emily Paris, CEO and Erika Burton Ph.D. Subject: Raise test scores or educate the whole child? Or do both! Educating the whole child gets results! When we taught the whole child, students’ test scores went up, their classroom performance improved, and their self-confidence skyrocketed. The students who typically struggle in school improved the most. Learn how to use state standards as a launching pad for team-based activities that teach math and reading, as well as critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, leadership, art, drama, and movement. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 2007 Annual Meeting March 24th, 2007 – Atlanta, GA from 12:00-1:30pm Presentation Title: “Combining Creativity and Mathematics” Presenter: Emily Paris, CEO Subject: Everyone cares more about their ideas than someone else’s ideas. Allowing students to create their own ideas in math class increases their emotional involvement with the subject. By combining art, movement, and storytelling with math, students of all learning styles are able to learn and understand critical concepts. These non-traditional mediums prove to be valuable platforms for teaching teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Attendees will learn how integrating other disciplines into their math lessons actually increase students’ understanding of math. Our Mission \| Our Philosophy \| Our Programs \| Results \| Join Our Team \| Contact Us \| Home