STEPS is over!

Hi! I haven't written for a day or so. I spent much of last night reviewing our STEPS final and getting ready for our test today.

We came in at 8:00 a.m. for our test. Some of it was pretty easy, like the matching. However, there were some mini-essay questions on the test that required some thought. I struggled through, with a bit of good memory and a bit of B.S. along the way. I did well, getting a 101 out of a possible 100 (there were a few extra credit questions.)

We then divided into groups and put together quick presentations regarding different aspects of our last 6-7 weeks in class. My group consisted of Lynn, Wendee, Tom, Jay and myself. We put together a little "toolkit" of essentials from our STEPS program that one might need in their future teaching endeavors. I created a couple of tools, including the "Skinnerian Reward Beverage" (Beer) that should be in your toolbox for the end of your day.

Some of the other groups presented on "Inviting Classrooms," Trust and Communication using an Obstacle Course, and so forth. It was pretty amusing during the "Inviting Classroom" to have seen all of our cohort members and our instructors all on top of two small work tables in the PP room.

Anyway.

We then had a PowerPoint presentation from Bill Smith, the Vice Principal at Boltz Junior High School on Neglect and Abuse Issues in schools and reporting such.

Tomorrow, Tom, Lynn, Tim and I leave bright and early for Denver for our Business Education conference. It should be fun, I guess. We are going to be staying down in Denver at the conference hotel and won't be back until Saturday afternoon. I'll let you know how it goes later.

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Click on the "Shockwave 2.3 MB" link at the top of the page, then the "Click here to start" area at the bottom of the screen. Amazing!