Motivational Interviewing and School Improvement

Who should attend this workshop? Educators at all levels who want to engage students and improve learning and motivation.

When:

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Where:

600 Riverpoint Boulevard,
Academic Center, Room 347,
Spokane WA, 99210

Workshop Fee: $145 - materials and breaks, lunch will be on your own.

Workshop Overview:

Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles offer an effective and efficient way of communicating with students who are not working up to their potential.  MI was developed specifically to help people deal with ambivalence, i.e., simultaneous conflicting feelings toward a person or thing.   

Many students experience ambivalence about school, teachers, studying, relationships, and themselves.  They want to be successful, but can’t find the time to study or don’t want to be seen as “bookish” by their friends.  They have doubts and questions, but may resent being “helped” by a well-meaning adult.  They can easily become “stuck,” knowing inside that they would be better off if they changed their behaviors, but having “good reasons” for not doing so.     

The principles of Motivational Interviewing introduced and applied in this workshop, designed specifically for educators, can help students commit to change and take actions necessary to improve their performance in school.  At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to

• Describe what MI is about and why it can be effective in school improvement
• Explain how MI applies specifically to their work situation
• Communicate effectively using MI principles

Workshop Trainer: CAL CROW, (Program Director, Center for Learning Connections)

CEUs / Free Clock Hours

Free Clock Hours are available after the workshop. Participants can register for Highline Community College Continuing Education Units (CEUs) before starting a course. The cost is $10 per course.

Participant should call Extended Learning at 206-870-3785 to apply.

Cancellation Policy:

The cancellation fee is $25. If you must cancel your registration, you may request a refund minus the $25 fee up to 3 working days prior to the event. After this date, no refunds will be issued and the full workshop fee will be charged; you can make substitutions. "No-shows" will be charged the full workshop fee. Please inform Jan Palmer at jpalmer@highline.edu.

Contact:
For more information about this workshop, contact Jan Palmer at e-mail: jpalmer@highline.edu.