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This intense training experience is designed for teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals working with children. The Institute is committed to helping those working with children (and their families) gain knowledge of how the male and female brain learn, then applying that knowledge to their classrooms, schools, districts, communities and homes. Please make travel arrangements to allow you to arrive and register on Sunday, July 15, and stay through closing on Wednesday (Friday for participants interested in becoming certified trainers). On-campus housing is available in Breckenridge House and other nearby dorms. Additional information about on-campus and off-campus housing is located near the bottom of this page. Breakfast and lunch each day is included in your Summer Institute registration—you’re on your own for dinner!
Sunday, July 15 Registration for all participants (1:00pm - 5pm). Registration and all sessions during the week will be in the Lodge, Building 28, shown on the campus map above. Evening Reception (5:00pm - 7:00pm) Opening welcome and spend some informal time with Michael, Kathy, Kelley, Institute faculty, staff and fellow participants. If your family is traveling with you, they are welcome to attend the reception! Monday, July 16 8:00am: Welcome for all participants 8:15am: The Human Brain 101 - How Much Do You Know??? 9:00am: Michael Gurian with Kathy Stevens Understanding the Minds of Boys and Girls 12:00pm: Lunch 1:00pm: Jeffrey Wilhelm, Ph.D. How to Engage Boys and Girls in their Literacy Learning 5:30pm: An Informal Session with Michael Gurian - Q&A and light refreshments will cap off this first day Tuesday, July 17 8:00am: Announcements 8:15am: Michael Thompson, Ph.D. It's a Boy! 12:00pm: Lunch 1:00pm: Your choice Either (T-1) Strategies for Teaching Boys & Girls—Part One Or (T-2) Been There—Done That—Now What ??? Wednesday, July 18 8:00am: Your choice (W1) Strategies for Teaching Boys & Girls—Part Two Or (W2) In The Company of Women, with Claudia Sherry and Karen Boyk Or (W3) Assessing Implementation—Strategies and Tools for Determining How Well Teachers Are 12:00pm: Lunch 1:00pm: Kelley King and faculty Down From the Mountain Top—Creating An Action Plan Closing: Are We Leaving No Children Behind? The regular sessions of the Summer Institute end at 4:00pm on Wednesday afternoon. Anyone interested in becoming a certified trainer is invited to attend our certification program on Thursday, July 19, and Friday, July 20. Applicants must submit a completed application and nonrefundable $50 fee to attend this session. For more information, click certification
Thursday, July 19 (8:00am—4:00pm) This session will cover the curriculum, materials, contracting process, and all issues related to becoming a Gurian Institute Certified Trainer. Please note: new applicants must submit a completed application and nonrefundable $50 fee to attend this session. Applicants may certify in more than one area (education, parenting, human services). Friday, July 20 (9:00 am—2:00pm) Trainer applicants will make a short presentation for staff and colleagues. This session helps the Gurian Institute determine applicants’ level of skill presenting, rapport with an audience, and appropriate apprenticeship requirements. GI Staff will be available following the close of this session to answer questions, process applications, etc.
Please indicate on this electronic form whether you will intend to pay online through PayPal or submit a check or credit card information to us. To receive a registration form by mail, please send us your mailing address by e-mailing info@gurianinstitute.com or calling our toll-free number 877-382-7653. You can download our registration form and either mail or fax it to us. Our mailing address is: Rocky Mountain Learning Enterprises Our toll-free fax number is 877-398-8179.
Payment options for the Summer Institute Early registration, through March 30, is $595. Payment MUST be received by March 30. Regular registration is $695 (April 1 - June 30). Actual payment MUST be received by June 30, 2012 to receive this rate. Groups of 5 or more receive a 10% until June 30 (making the cost $625.50 per person). We accept purchase orders from school districts, but actual payment MUST be received by the deadlines noted above. Send checks to: Rocky Mountain Learning Enterprises To pay by credit card (we accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover), please contact our office. You can also pay online through PayPal (which provides options in addition to the credit cards mentioned here):
In addition, you can pay online to attend the certification program on July 19 - 20 ($50, nonrefundable): Registration either for the Summer Institute or the certification program is not considered confirmed until payment is received. We will send you a receipt, probably by e-mail. Cancellation policy: If you request a refund of your registration fee for the Summer Institute prior to May 30th, you will receive a refund less $50. After May 30, you will have the option of transferring your paid registration to the 2013 session. If you have any questions, please contact Don Stevens at our Colorado Springs office through our toll free number 877-382-7653 or e-mail don@gurianinstitute.com Driving directions from the Colorado Springs Airport: 1. Leave the airport on Milton E Proby Parkway Driving directions from Denver: Take I-25 south to Colorado Springs. Leave the interstate at the Garden of the Gods exit, #146. Turn left onto Garden of the Gods Road, heading east. At Nevada Avenue, the name of the road changes to Austin Bluffs Parkway. Continue straight, up the hill and turn left at the first light, onto the campus. (Please note: the most convenient motels and hotels for off-campus lodging are located near the Garden of the Gods exit.) You can view an interactive map of the city provided by google.com Summit Village Housing offers a range of accommodations, including private rooms. Amenities include:
Air conditioning is not available. Please remember that these are college dorm rooms, not hotel rooms. They are inexpensive and do not offer the amenities you would expect at a hotel. Refunds are not given so be sure what you want and need before reserving a room. Click here for the housing request form provided by the university. Make on-campus reservations directly with the university. For information, e-mail Steve Horner shorner@uccs.edu or Carla Fleury cfleury@uccs.edu. You can also call Steve at 719-255-4445 or Carla at 719-255-3099. Reference the Gurian Institute Training. If rooms are available, the deadline for making a reservation is two weeks prior to the beginning of the Summer Institute. The Gurian Institute does not make the housing arrangements, so do not send your housing payment to us. Do not send your registration payment for the Summer Institute to the University of Colorado. To check in once you arrive, go to Monarch (Building 21 in Summit Village.) Arrangements can be made for early arrival or late departure. Parking on campus Parking on Sunday for registration and the reception is free. During the week, parking regulations are strictly enforced; and you need a campus parking pass. (Metered parking is available in some areas, but is expensive.) If you stay on campus, a parking pass is provided by the University when you register for your room. If you are staying off campus, please let us know if you will need a parking pass so that we have the appropriate number available at registration for the institute. If you are part of a group using one vehicle, please designate one person to request the pass. Off-campus lodging We have arranged a conference rate with the Hampton Inn, 7245 Commerce Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. The phone number is 719-593-9700. Further details will be posted here by early November. There are a variety of other off-campus lodging options available. Most convenient would be those near I-25 and Garden of the Gods Road, west of the campus. Many restaurants are located in this area. You can view an interactive map of the city provided by google.com |
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