Presenters

*Presenter*	*Short Introduction*
	Rienk A. van der Werff Senior Educational Consultant Staff Education ROC Aventus Programme coordinator, Project Professional Column Stedendriehoek. Member Parliament of Education of the 'Partijd van de Arbeid' (Labour Party) Theme: *Students HEALTH and the DROPOUT PHENOMENA* In 2006 in the Netherlands 70.000 students dropped out in Vocational Education and Training (VET) The inspiring national target is to reduce this number of early school leavers by 50 % in 2012. This is difficult but necessary. Young people with no professional qualification like early dropouts easily choose for the path of crime; and of course having not completed any vocational education can block the normal maturation. In a research in 2008, called “Voortijdig schoolverlaten in beeld” (A picture of early drop-outs), two university students interviewed a group of early school-leavers of ROC Aventus. These early school-leavers left school and were simply registered as not motivated. This conclusion however was the result of something else, for one of the main reasons to leave the school without any poper qualification proved to be the lack of attention by their teachers. Students need a positive regard. Another important reason was that these students were not guided to any professional training course that fitted their interest en possibilities. In the switch from Secondary Education to Secondary Vocational Education. in the Netherlands many students stop their vocational training. There is a compulsory education till a youngster is 18 years old or she/he has a level 2 so called start qualification. But it is difficult to keep in touch with the students in the gap between the two schools Therefore too many youngsters do not make the transfer form Secondary Education to Secondary Vocational Education. They leave secondary school, stay at home, doing nothing or doing unskilled work instead of continuing their education as planned. In the region Stedendriehoek, situated in mid-east of the Netherlands, an effective total approach to prevent early drop-out is developed and implementated. This is to assure that every student does not leave school before she/he has achieved at least the start qualification at level 2. Every secondary school en secondary vocational school in the region Stedendriehoek is committed to cooperate in this total approach. In my workshop I will talk about the background and the results of our approach. This might be interesting for you, for you will also be dealing with the problem of early school leavers. I assume it will be interesting to share our views and struggles with early drop out. See you in my work shop!
	Dr. Krishna P.H. Panday,D.N.M. Doctor of Natural Medicine. Grand Marshall of the Sovereign Medical Order of the Knights Hospitaller. Papal Knight of his Eminence Pope Benedict XVI, Pontifical Order of St. Sylvester Pope and Martyr (Vatican). Global Expansion Team Herbalife Theme: *"Healthy Child -Healthy Community"* Abstract Health starts with the consciousness ”that we are what we eat”. Nutrition defines itself as the proper, balanced way of receiving nutrients into our system for obtaining wellness physically, mentally, and spiritually. The other important factor is Hygiene, which should be part of the same program. Health-education whatsoever should have a self-fulfilling prophecy in a simple, magical and joyful fashion for it to be duplicable in any community. The best results that I have seen as a Holistic practitioner until now is with the concept of “cellular nutrition”, scientifically designed for the human cells and with 30 years of excellence. Appropriate nutrients for the human body will give dramatic subjective feeling of wellbeing within a week. In so-called Nutritional Clubs the whole package is delivered on a daily basis and for the cost of nearly five US dollars. So for me the mission is nutrition, as Hypocrates proclaimed: “LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE AND MEDICINE BE YOUR FOOD.”
	Theresa C. Lewallen, M.A., CHES Using the process: Creating a Healthy School Community Theresa Lewallen is the director of ASCD’s Healthy School Communities which is a global effort designed to support school-communities partnerships using a school improvement approach to student and staff well-being. Among her activities is oversight of the research and evaluation component of Healthy School Communities. Theresa’s tenure at ASCD began in 1999, directing a project funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that linked schools with local public health agencies.
	Dr. Marilyn Robb, Ph. D. (Trinidad) Educational Consultant/Counselor www.ajoyfulplace.blogspot.com Theme: *“Educating the Whole Child. Healthy Child – Healthy Community: For a social emotional healthy community”*. Feature Address: Teenagers growing up in healthy, familiar surroundings: Addressing their social and emotional needs. Abstract Adolescence has always been described as a time of “storm and stress”. Why has it been so difficult to understand this stage of development and find strategies to cope with it? This paper will explore the unresolved early childhood issues that affect the adolescent stage, the resulting behaviours, and the needs of teenagers. Therefore it will help to emphasize the importance of addressing the social and emotional aspects of development from early childhood through the adolescent phase. Adults cannot address the social-emotional needs of young people if their own needs are not attended to. The impact of what is happening in our societies today on our social, emotional and mental well-being will be considered. This will lead to a commitment to providing adequate infrastructure for the social-emotional and mental health of our children.
	Glenna Adams, retired principal and consultant, Naperville, Illinois, Illinois ASCD Past-President Theme: "Physical Activity for the Healthy Child" Glenna will share programs that emphasize physical activity at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in Illinois. Participants will be asked to share ideas for successful programs in their school or district.
	Barb Dodds, Massage Therapist, former Elementary and Physlcal Education Teacher, McHenry, IL Theme: *"Heathy Children need Healthy Teachers"* For children to be happy, healthy and positive learners they need teachers who take care of themselves. A former teacher, and now a practicing massage therapist, Barb will share how we, as educators can be better role models to help our children, whatever age they are, to learn.
	Bill Dodds, Retired teacher, principal, superintendent and current Executive Director IL ASCD, McHenry, IL Theme: *"Planning for Healthy Schools"* Bill will lead an interactive discussion regarding how schools can re-formed for engaging healthy learning environments. Participants will be asked to share ideas and use techniques for leading groups of teachers, parents, and citizens to allow children to become healthy individuals.
	April Jordan, Principal, Fairview Elementary School, Mt Prospect, IL Theme: *"New Principal Survival Tips: An Elementary School Perspective"* April will highlight the things you wish you knew before becoming a new building administrator. Listen to the experiences of current Elementary School Principal, April D. Jordan. A perspective will be shared to help other new administrators gage the climate and culture of their buildings, analyze current practices, be a catalyst for change, and cultivate relationships with staff members. It can be lonely at the top!
	Laura LaSalle, Principal Komensky School, Berwyn, IL Theme: *"How Can Teachers Manage Classroom Diversity and Provide an Equal Education for All?"* Laura will discuss creating classroom environments that embrace diversity by teaching and learning to accept differences; differences in learning styles, differences in culture and learning disabilities This paradigm is grounded in understanding the whole child. A major focus will provide teachers opportunities to explore differentiated instruction; equity pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners’ individual needs which are necessary for all to participate in a global society.
	Anne Roloff, Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent, NilesTownship HSD 219, Skokie, IL Theme: *"Establishing and Sustaining an Effective Assessment System to Support the Whole Child"* Anne will focus on building an assessment program that focuses on student growth and instruction. Participants will learn how to create a continuum of common assessments, with data analysis, teacher collaboration, and subsequent curricular and/or instructional revisions. (Group participation)