Brain Finding
A surprising discovery is that cognitive growth and brain activity growth occur in parallel with the capacities to think and solve problems, developing in spurts at particular ages. The brain activity growth happens in spurts at the same ages. So, brain growth and cognitive growth occurs hand-in-hand in the development of new capacities during childhood and adolescence.
-Kurt Fischer,
Harvard University
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Learning Tip
 Research has shown that people at any age, but particularly children, learn skills first at a very simple (concrete) level and then advance to increasingly difficult levels. When a child exhibits trouble generalizing new learning from one situation to the next, it is often because he has a tenuous grasp of the original concept. There are several circumstances where this may play out. For instance, the student could be trying to apply the new skill in a different context (e.g., using a newly learned math concept in science class), a new environment (school, playground, home) or possibly under a varying emotional state (stressed, tired, happy) than when he first learned it. This phenomenon can make it appear as if the student is thinking at a level that does not reflect his true capacity.
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November CSS Symposium for Educators
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CSS will be holding a fall symposium on Saturday, November 12 at CSS from 9am-3pm. Participants will have an opportunity to share metacognition lessons, learn about the newest brain research in relation to teaching and learning and get an update on all the exciting project CSS is working on. This symposium will also offer time for networking and sharing of ideas.
Sign up for the symposium TODAY!
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CSS Re-designs Website
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CSS has re-designed its website! One new feature is a login section for participants of CSS courses to share ideas and experiences, as well as to have access to exclusive CSS resources. There is also an enhanced "Learning Resources" section under the Community Outreach tab. We will be adding to this section regularly.
Check out the new site!
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CSS to Present at International Mind, Brain Health and Education Congress
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CSS is presenting at the first International Congress on Mind, Brain, Health and Education in Tehran, Iran in late November. The CSS transdisciplinary assessment and professional development programs will be highlighted. Executive Director, Leslie Williamson, is serving as the honorary scientific chair for the event. The over 200 participants will comprise educators, administrators, policy makers, primary health care providers, researchers and scientists. This is an exciting opportunity for CSS to share its neurodevelopmental approach to supporting children's school success and overall well-being.
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CSS to Present at Pool Center Conference
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Elizabeth Reed, Senior Learning Specialist at CSS, will present a one day workshop on the Neurodevelopmental Approach to Instruction Monday, November 14 at the Pool Center'sannual conference in Brattleboro, VT. The presenation will help participants gain increased confidence in ways to better address the learning needs of all students in the classroom. The course will provide teachers with information on how to observe for typical breakdowns in reading, writing and math using a neurodevelopmental approach. The course will also offer tools to help identify and select effective strengths-based instructional strategies. The information in this course complements Differentiated Instruction and RtI principles.
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CSS Winter Graduate Courses Announced
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Two courses that are part of the Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching degree program offered in partnership with Plymouth State University will be held this winter (one in Concord, NH and one online):
- ND5000: Foundations in Neurodevelopmental Theory (12/3/11-2/11/12) ON-LINE
- ND5050: Role of Attention and Memory in Learning
- (2/4/12-2/5/12 and online component), Concord
ND 5000 does not have pre-requisites; however, you must take ND5000 before ND5020 before ND5050. Visit the CSS website for a full listing of 2011-2012 courses. Download a registration form
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Learn More about the Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Degree Program
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CSS has produced a 5 minute video describing the Neurodeveleopmental Approch to Teaching degree program it offers in partnership with Plymouth State University, NH.
Check it out!
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CSS Course Now Available On-Line
CSS began offering its ND5000 (Foundations of Neurodevelopmental Theory) course online Spring 2011 and it received rave reviews from the participants. The online version will next be offered in December 2011 and March 2012. CSS offers this version of ND5000 to make the course accessible to more educators around the nation and the world.
Visit www.centerforschoolsuccess.org for more information as well as for course descriptions onThe Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Masters and CAGS program CSS offers through a partnership with Plymouth State University. |
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About the Center for School Success
The Center for School Success, located in West Lebanon, NH, is a non-profit organization that helps struggling students achieve measurable success in school and in life. CSS offers learning assessments (grade 2-college), professional development and outreach services. CSS services help students, their parents and teachers apply evidence-based research findings to link how the student learns best with a plan for success.
Phone: (603) 298-6700
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