LFC Annual Conference with Dr. Doug Reeves

Educators from around the state attended an excellent workshop, Understanding the Nature of Conflict in Schools facilitated by Heather Clifton on January 13th. Participants came from Greeley, Aurora, Douglas County, & Jeffco, as well as Hertzl Lower School. it was an outstanding day of learning and networking. Heather is a master at balancing content, process […]

February 10th was a morning of rich conversation, stimulating questions and informative content. Scott Capron & Rob Nickerson did a masterful job of facilitating the learning around this important topic. Participants, most from Aurora Public Schools examined the dynamics of race and the dominant culture as they relate to the learning of all students. The […]

Educators from around the state participated in this excellent learning event focused on implementing the standards-based teaching/learning cycle in Colorado schools. Linda Barker & Dave Benson did an outstanding job of providing an overview of this important information. As a result of their work with district reviews around the state, they have found that teachers […]

If you missed the April 16, 2009 workshop Understanding the Nature of Conflict in Schools, you missed an outstanding day of professional learning and networking. The event, originally scheduled to be presented by Heather Clifton, was expertly facilitated by Chrysann McBride, national educational consultant and former Director of Professional Learning in Jefferson County Schools. Due […]

"This was an excellent workshop! Thanks for sharing your expertise and giving us time for collaborative learning." That was just one of many positive participant comments written on the evaluation forms. And it truly was an outstanding morning of learning and networking. We heard from educators Linda Barker, Chris Bryan, Lois Easton and Kathy Nutting. […]

“Going Deeper: Coaching that Matters” Heather Clifton, Cindy Harrison, Chrysann McBride September 14, (8:00-4:00) If you weren’t able to attend this outstanding workshop, you missed an opportunity to work with three nationally known coaching experts and to learn from educators around the state: Colorado Springs, Morgan County, Poudre Valley, DPS, St. Vrain, Adams 12, Adams […]

THE PRINCIPAL STORY: Engaging Leaders in Learning about Leadership Joellen Killion Deputy Executive Director, Learning Forward September 23, (8:00-11:00) You could have heard a pin drop during the viewing of the DVD, THE PRINCIPAL STORY, at our first Leadership Forum of the 2009-2010 school year. Guided by Joellen Killion’s skillful facilitation and focused questions participants […]

by Scott Capron – Jeffco Pleasant View Elementary Principal Rob Nickerson – Jeffco Elementary Content Specialist October 13, 2009 “Thank you Scott & Rob! This workshop was very helpful. Conversations went deep, attitudes changed and awareness was created around this topic.” That was a comment made by one workshop participant. Educators from around the state […]

John Canuel, Mary Beth Bazzanella, Julie Starling, Jill Montoya (November 3, 2009 – 8:00-12:00) “Excellent hands-on learning that is relevant and process oriented.” That was just one of many comments made by participants about this valuable technology workshop. People were all abuzz and involved in this very interactive, hands-on event. The Jeffco Schools’ District Technology […]

Chris Bryan & Lois Easton Chris Bryan and Lois Easton are currently senior consultants to the National Staff Development Council and are co-presidents of the Colorado Staff Development Council. Both Chris and Lois work independently as consultants in the professional development field. Educators from around the state attended CSDC's second Leadership Forum focused on examining […]