Self-Regulation for Learning: Title 1: Parent/Guardian Presentation

Presentation:

Many people believe that students who are successful in school possess greater degrees of intelligence and ability, while those who are not successful possess less intelligence and ability. However, significant research on school and life performance suggests that what matters more than intelligence and ability is a set of qualities such as persistence, self-control, curiosity, self-confidence, positive mindset and grit (determination). These qualities, generally referred to as self-regulation, have a substantial effect on how motivated, engaged and focused the learner is toward achieving meaningful goals. This session will briefly explain the foundations of self-regulation and how it is developed. Parents will be offered useful and practical strategies to help their children be better prepared for the complexities of life beyond the K-12 setting. Time will be devoted to posing questions and seeking answers for raising balanced and self-regulated children.

Presenter:

Dr. Richard M. Cash is an award-winning author and educator who has worked in the field of education for more than 30 years. His range of experience includes teaching, curriculum coordination, and program administration. Currently, he is an internationally recognized education consultant (www.nrich.consulting). His consulting work has taken him throughout the United States, as well as into Canada, The Czech Republic, China, Cyprus, England, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, and Turkey.

Richard holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Theater. Dr. Cash authored the books Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century, (2017) winner of The Legacy Book® Award for Outstanding Educators Publication; Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics (2019) (co-author Diane Heacox), winner of The Legacy Book® Award for Outstanding Educators Publication (2014); and Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn (2016). All books are published by Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. (www.freespirit.com).

Richard lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Dr. Cash may be reached at:

nrichconsulting@msn.com

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Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642):

Amy Khile , 1610 Blaine Street , (360) 379-4603 , akhile@ptschools.org

Title IX Officer:

Laurie McGinnis , 1610 Blaine Street , (360) 379-4602 , lmcginnis@ptschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator:

Shelby MacMeekin , 1610 Blaine Street , (360) 379-4535 , smacmeekin@ptschools.org