The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Alpha Rho State
2013 Convention

Red Lion Hotel - On the River

Jantzen Beach - Portland, OR

May 3 - 5, 2013

Workshops

Session I: 9:00 – 9:45

Clark Room
Play for Educational Excellence
Monica Brewer, program associate, Playworks Portland
(wear casual clothes and flat shoes for this workshop)

Playworks is a national nonprofit that reduces playground bullying and conflicts and improves school climate through fun, healthy, inclusive games and physical activity. Their mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play. During this workshop, participants will learn how recess and the power of play can change student participation, build teamwork, resolve conflict, increase physical activity, and change the school climate. Participants will actively learn games and methods that Playworks uses to engage children and educators in schools. 
**0.75 PDU’s

Crown Zellerback Room
Brain Gym for Whole Brain Learning
Peggy Cowens , Elaine Hall and Linda St. Pierre
(Alpha Rho Leadership Committee)
(wear casual clothes and flat shoes for this workshop)

This is a highly interactive workshop that uses techniques for energizing your brain, reducing stress, and re-patterning your brain for whole brain functioning.  Whether you are a busy classroom teacher or a busy retired educator, this workshop has application for centering your life and creating an effective learning environment for student learning.  You will have fun, learn more about how the brain functions, and leave feeling great! 
**0.75 PDU’s

Pendleton Room
Senior Housing Options
Meredith Williamson, JD
President, Choice Senior Services, LLC

This workshop will discuss senior housing options in Oregon including community living and aging in place. There will be a discussion on planning ahead and what to do in emergency situations.  The speaker will provide tips on speaking with your loved one’s about senior housing, keeping the stress level low, and keeping the caregiver healthy.
**0.75 PDU’s

Session II: 10:00 – 10:45

Clark Room
Healthy Backs and Injury Prevention
Kara Schuft, Physical Therapist
(wear casual clothes and flat shoes for this workshop)

Who doesn't develop aches and pains from day after day at work? Teaching professionals are often on their feet, and faulty movement patterns can develop over time that wreaks havoc on our bodies. Come learn about how to properly take care of your back and spine.  In the spirit of maintaining wellness, find out techniques to prevent injury and learn correct movement patterns for on the job activities. 
**0.75 PDU’s

Crown Zellerback Room
Reach Out And Read: Early Brain Development
Oregon Pediatric Society

This workshop will explain the Reach Out and Read program model, why it is effective, what research has backed it up and the effects it has on long-term outcomes for kids.
**0.75 PDU’s

Pendleton Room
Cardiovascular disease in women
Christopher Lee, PhD, RN, FAHA  Faculty and Researcher, OHSU School of Nursing

This layperson-oriented presentation will entail an overview of cardiovascular disease among women, and will highlight the latest research findings on the prevention of cardiovascular disease as well as gender differences in the presentation of cardiovascular disease. The concepts of global cardiovascular risk and ideal cardiovascular health will be reviewed, and evidence-based resources for estimating and managing cardiovascular risk will be provided.
**0.75 PDU’s

Session III: 11:00 – 11:45

Clark Room
Why Do They Do That?
Dr. Nancy Zemirah (Beta Beta) and Arthella Starke

Neuroscience has helped us understand that kids with ADHD have differences in their brains that result in behavior that cause problems socially, emotionally, and in the classroom.  These kids are not misbehaving but are driven by impulses out of their control.  Understanding the nature of the ADHD brain is the first step in helping them.  We will help you understand the major differences between the brains of typical students and those with ADHD.  We will give you tools to help these students understand and manage their behavior while maximizing their potential in the classroom. 
**0.75 PDU’s

Crown Zellerback Room
How Does Your Chapter Feel?
Carolyn Pitman, DKG International Vice Presidents

Chapters require health checkups just as our bodies do. We will discuss the chapter environment and group dynamics, check up on the current regimen, and consider some healthy chapter practices. How do we take care of our members? What's the big picture? What are our "health" goals?

Pendleton Room
Moving for Better Balance (will end at 12:00pm)
Barbara Meredith and Dolores Scheelen (Epsilon)
(wear casual clothes and flat shoes for this workshop)

This evidence-based fall prevention program uses gentle and graceful movements derived from Tai Chi. There are also mini therapeutic movements and fall prevention strategies employed. Each participant has the use of a chair for part of the one-hour session and has the option of remaining in the chair for the entire session.
(workshop limit-18 participants)
**1.00 PDU’s