Brain Finding
Recent scientific findings offer new insight on how the brain really learns. For example, we now have a better understanding of how the brain works during the learning process and under what conditions effective learning is most likely to happen.
Two of the most important related findings about learning is that although we share similar brain structures, learning happens differently for different individuals; it can also vary by the type of task and is influenced by many factors.
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Learning Tip
 The brain is a complex system of connected networks which differ according to each individual's genetic make-up and life experiences, as well as other factors including sleep, physical activity and motivation.
In addition, everyday life issues have the potential to impact learning. For these reasons an individual's learning process cannot be reduced merely to a simple label (i.e., ADHD or dyslexic), nor to a learning style (i.e., visual, spatial or kinesthetic). The truth is we all have both strengths and weaknesses. Many people don't recognize or make the most of their strengths because it is human nature to focus on what doesn't work well for us. Our weaker areas can even hide or undermine our strengths. Downlad Learning Tip and Resources
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CSS Summer Graduate Courses Announced
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Four courses that are part of the Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching degree program offered in partnership with Plymouth State University and Southern New Hampshire's Field-based Graduate Program in Education will be offered this summer at CSS' West Lebanon, NH location. - ND5000: Foundations in Neurodevelopmental Theory
(6/28/12-6/29/12) -NO pre-requisite - ND5010: Teaching with Talent, Knowledge and Skill
(7/30/12-7/31/12)- NO pre-requisite - ND5030: Using Collaborative Practices to Enhance Instructional Practices ( Looking at Student Work)
(7/10/12-7/12/12) - NO pre-requisite - ND5050: Role of Attention and Memory in Learning
(8/7/12-8/9/12), must have taken ND5000 and ND5020
Visit the CSS website for a full listing of 2012-13 courses. Download a summer 2012 PSU registration form Or contact CSS (603) 298-6700 for more information
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CSS To Offer Courses
Through Global Classroom
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Starting in the fall, CSS will be offering courses and additional professional development services through the Global Classroom on-line learning management system. CSS is especially excited to announce its professional development packages that will include various topics educators can explore and receive 1-10 hours towards re-certification. In addition, CSS will be creating video learning tips and other resources for students, parents and teachers.
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CSS Partners with
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
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CSS has created a new partnership with SNHU. Starting in the fall CSS will offer its full line of graduate level courses through SNHU while still offering the same courses through Plymouth State University as well. There will be an informational meeting held at CSS on June 6 from 3:45-4:45 to introduce the SNHU partnership and to explore the possibility of starting a cohort group in the Upper Valley region.
Check out the flyer for June 6 meeting!
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CSS Developing Course for
High School Students
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CSS is in the process of developing a course for high school students and college freshman.
The semester-long online course is aimed at maximizing a student's ability to understand how s/he learns best. The course offers a systematic, facilitated process by which students are able to identify their specific neurodevelopmental learning strengths and weaknesses, as well as the aspects of health and wellness that serve as bridges or barriers to their achievement.
This course is geared for ALL interested students who wish to better understand how they learn so they can be more successful in school and in life. The knowledge students gain through the course will allow them to be more adaptive by working smarter, not harder across various learning situations/conditions.
This course will be offered for high school and college credit. The pilot will be run Winter 2013. If you know any students who would like to be a part of the pilot let us know. We will be posting a short video for students explaining the course on the CSS website soon.
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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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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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