LUPINACCI RECOGNIZES HELPFUL LEARNING PROGRAM

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently recognized the work of the International Alliance for Invitational Education (IAIE), which will be hosting its 33rd annual world conference in October called Beyond the Test: Inviting School Success. The conference will welcome school climate experts and educators from numerous countries to discuss effective teaching methods.

“It’s important to work together to solve the problems facing our state’s education system. This valuable program will be very beneficial to every teacher, student and parent on Long Island who is looking to have a successful school year,” said Lupinacci. “I’m confident that the IAIE can help find solutions for some of the issues facing our hardworking teachers and students.”

In October, the IAIE will be holding its world conference at the Marriott Hotel on Long Island.

“We have a great opportunity to have our voices heard by some of the world’s best educators at the conference in October. I encourage every Long Island educator, parent and student to attend so we can bring our concerns and expertise to the table for discussion,” concluded Lupinacci.

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This fall, two International organizations will offer New York schools strategies to move “beyond the tests” and insure that students, staff, and parents have a more positive and successful school year. While high-stakes testing and teacher evaluation systems are intended to improve schools, balance is needed to ensure that schools provide a positive climate in which both students and staff will realize their full potential. Here are two special opportunities:

The International Alliance for Invitational Education will host its 33rd Annual World Conference: Beyond the Test: Inviting School Success, at the Islandia, Marriott Hotel on Long Island, from October 21-24, 2015. School climate experts and educators from all over the world will share their successful strategies for creating the optimal environment for teaching and learning. Conference sponsors include Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Touro University California College of Education and Health Sciences, and Touro College Graduate School of Education in New York.

Invitational Education is a theory of practice that helps us understand how the people and experiences in our lives continually message us that we are able, valuable, and responsible, or that we are not. Every message we receive influences what we believe to be true about ourselves, and creates a positive or negative self-concept. Our self-concept then influences the behaviors that we choose.

Invitational Education helps schools to become more intentionally optimistic, respectful, trustworthy and caring in the messages we send to all stakeholders. This in turn helps people to see themselves as able, valuable, and responsible, and motivates them to take charge of their learning and choose beneficial actions. Inviting schools enjoy increased academic success, attendance, effort, collaboration, positive behaviors and morale. Learn more about the IAIE Conference, Inviting School Awards, and Exchange Programs at: http://www.invitationaleducation.net.

The Lions Clubs International Foundation, in collaboration with NY State BOCES, is providing New York Schools with generous grant funds to implement the newly updated K-12 Lions Quest Social Emotional Learning and Youth Development Program. This evidence-based program helps students develop the skills they need to manage their emotions, make informed decisions, resolve conflicts, and set and achieve goals. Implemented in over 80 countries and translated into 30 languages, the Lions Quest program:

• Is aligned with the Common Core Standards and meets the NY State Dignity Act requirements.

• Reduces incidents of bullying, harassment, and substance abuse, while increasing student engagement and academic success.

• Proactively addresses issues that cause students to become alienated and isolated, or to choose defiant, aggressive or violent behaviors.

• Creates opportunities for students to apply their academic, social and emotional skills in meaningful service-learning experiences.

Learn more about the Lions Quest program at: http://lions-quest.org.

For more information on the IAIE World Conference as well as the Lions Quest Grant funds and one-day educator workshops in New York State, contact:

Joan Fretz, IAIE Executive Director and Lions Quest Trainer at:
631-266-2720 or mailto:joan.fretz@invitationaleducation.net.

Joan is available to speak about both programs at State and regional PTA or School Board Association meetings, as well as school faculty meetings.

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