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Presentation Archive
October 8, 2022: Reading In The Rockies
-Topic: What Diverse Learners Are Teaching Us​

April 9, 2022: Summit Series: Social Emotional Learning
-YouTube Live Panel Discussion

​February 8, 2022: Legit Parent Podcast with Craig Knippenberg​
-Topic: How messages shape child development​​
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January 2022: Courage To Risk, A Collaborative Conference For Special Education, Colorado Springs, CO
-Applying Theory One: So All May Learn
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January 2022: 59th Annual International Conference on Learning Disabilities, New Orleans, LA (invited)
-The End of Normal: Honoring Diverse Learners in Our Learning Spaces
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December 2020: Annual International Dyslexia Association Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference

October 2020: International Virtual Conference on Learning Disabilities
 
February 26 & 27, 2020: National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
-"So All May Learn: The Legal Arc of Inclusion"
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February 1, 2020: Courage To Risk, A Collaborative Conference For Special Education, Colorado Springs, CO
-"So All May Learn: The Legal Arc of Inclusion"
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November 27 & 28, 2019: Inclusive Campus Life Project at Oddisee University of Applied Sciences, Brussels, Belgium
-"Honoring Cognitive Diversity in Our Classrooms"
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February 1, 2019: Courage To Risk, A Collaborative Conference For Special Education, Colorado Springs, CO
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November 2018: the University of Antwerp, "Language Education & Emotions Conference"
-"How Are You Smart: Understanding the Learner Through the Lens of Differentiated Instruction"

October 2018: Association of Colorado Independent Schools Annual Conference, Beaver Creek, CO
-"Honoring Cognitive Diversity in Our Schools"

April 2018: Choose Your Own ADDventure Conference @ University of Denver
-"The Why, What & How of Learning & Technology (with student panel)"

January 19, 2018: Courage To Risk, A Collaborative Conference For Special Education, Colorado Springs, CO
-"Supported Entrepreneur: Unlocking Invisible Talents" (with Jenny Anderson)

October 2017: International Council on Learning Disabilities: Baltimore, MD
-"Honoring Cognitive Diversity in Our Classrooms"

March 2017: Symposium On Teaching & Learning at Denver Academy, Denver, CO

March 2017: International Days at Thomas More, Antwerp Province, Belgium 
-"Creating Moonshot Moments: Executive Functioning As Booster Rockets"

March 2017: Learning By Design at International School of Brussels, Belgium
-"Creating Moonshot Moments: Executive Functioning As Booster Rockets"
 
September 2016: Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Denver, CO
-"Mindfulness in Mathematics: Four Key Domains of Teaching Math"
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April 30, 2016: ADDventure Annual Conference @ University of Denver, Denver, CO
-"Creating Moonshot Moments: The Role of Executive Functioning "(with Jenni Ernewein)
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February 2016: Creative Learning Lab @ Think360Arts, Denver, CO
-"Differentiating Instruction: Mindset, Theory & Practice For Engaging All Students"
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February 2016: OESIS Symposium on Classes of the Future, Los Angeles, CA
-"Mindfulness in Mathematics: Four Key Domains of Teaching Math"
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January 2016: Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
-"Autism Spectrum Disorders: Latest Research & Strategies"
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January 2016: INSPIRE/Denver School of Science & Technology Teacher Training, Denver, CO
-"Autism Spectrum Disorders: Latest Research & Strategies"
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December 2015: Parent Information Network, Denver, CO @ Cherry Creek School District
-"Attention & Memory: Critical Players in Learning "(with Mark Twarogowski)
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October 2015: Reading in the Rockies, Beaver Creek, CO
-"Creating Moonshot Moments: The Role of Executive Functioning" 
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September 2015: The Liberty School, Durango, CO @ Fort Lewis College
-"Creating Moonshot Moments: The Role of Executive Functioning" 
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March 2015: SXSWedu Conference, Austin, TX 
-"Supported Entrepreneur: Unlocking Invisible Talents" (with Jenny Anderson)
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January 2015: Courage To Risk: A Collaborative Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
-"Creating Moonshot Moments: The Role Executive Functioning in the Classroom"
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October 2014: OESIS 2014, Online Education Symposium, Boston, MA
-Creating Moonshot Moments: The Role Executive Functioning in the Classroom"
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April 2014: 4th Annual Choose Your Own ADDventure @ University of Denver, Learning Effectiveness Program, Denver, CO
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March 2014: International Learning Difference Conferences, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA
-"Myths and Realities in Education: Executive Function, Attention, and Learning Differences"
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February 2014: Courage To Risk: Special Needs Conference, 25th Anniversary, Colorado Springs, CO
-"How Are Smart? Lessons From Those Who Learn Differently."
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January 2014: Great Circle (Behavioral Health Organization), St. Louis, MO
-"Differentiating Instruction: Mindset, Theory & Practice"
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January 2014: EDUprize Charter School Network, Phoenix, AZ
-"Differentiating Instruction: Mindset, Theory & Practice For Engaging All Students"
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July 2013: Cambodian Heritage Camp, Snowmass, CO
-“Advocating For Your Child With Differentiation In Mind”
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March 2013: Thomas More Kempen, International Days, Geel, Belgium
-Keynote speaker on topics of differentiated instruction & teacher training
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February 13 & 14, 2013: International Learning Disabilities Conference, San Antonio, TX
-“Memory & Attention: Critical Players in Learning” (with Mark Twarogowski)
-“Paradigm Shift in Teacher Support: Partner Observations” (with Cynthia Richardson)
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February 2013: Colorado Academy, Denver, CO
-“Born Digital: Navigating Digital Landscape with Teens”
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April 12, 2012: International Council For Exceptional Children, Denver, CO
-“On Emotional Intelligence: teacher's and therapist's perspective” (with Craig Knippenberg)
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February 2012: Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen, International Days, Geel, Belgium
-Invited speaker on topics of 21st Century Literacy, Digital Dialogues & Differentiated Instruction
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December 18 & 19, 2011: Minnetonka School District, Minnesota
-District-Wide Training on Curriculum Design: contact Eric Schneider, Superintendent for Instruction, Minnetonka Public Schools
 
November 10, 2010: Association for Experiential Education International Conference, Las Vegas, NV
-“Deep Learning In Chaco Canyon: Processing That Persists” (with Matthew Dastin)
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January 2009: Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
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January 2009: Technology, Reading & Learning Conference, San Francisco, CA
-“Honoring Cognitive Diversity in the Secondary Classroom”
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February 2009: Colorado International Reading Association Conference on Literacy, Denver, CO
 
September 4 & 5, 2008: American School Of Guadalajara, Mexico
-Designed & led school-wide workshops on topics of resilience, differentiated instruction & multiple intelligences (contact Des Sjoquist, Director of Instructional Programs: www.asfg.mx)
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March 2008: Colorado Language Arts Society, Denver, CO
-“The Classroom is Flat”
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January 2008: Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Student Panel: The Classroom is Flat”
 
September 2007: Teach For America Training Seminar, West High School, Denver, CO
-“Motivating the Millennial Generation”
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July 2007: Temple University/Teach For America Institute, Philadelphia, PA
-“Music As Literacy: music in every classroom”
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March 2007: Colorado Language Arts Society, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Motivating the Millennial Generation to Write”
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January 2007:  Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Motivating the Millennial Generation”
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March 2006: Colorado Language Arts Society, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Writing and the Brain: how it works and when it doesn't”     
 
February 2006: Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO 
-“Writing and the Brain: how it works and when it doesn't”      
 
March 2005: Colorado Language Arts Society, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Students Define Writing”              
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February 2005: Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Students Define the Brain”       
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March 2004: Colorado Language Arts Society, Colorado Springs, CO
-“How I Show What I Know”   
           
February 2002: Colorado Language Arts Society, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Power of the Literary Journal”
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February 2001: Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Engaging Reluctant Learners”
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August 2001: Kent Denver School/Association of Colorado Independent Schools, Denver, CO
-“Engaging Reluctant Students”    
                    
August 2000: Denver Public Schools Summer Institute, Denver, CO
-“Music in the English Language Arts Classroom”
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March 2000:  Colorado Language Arts Society, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Music As Literacy: Incorporating music into the everyday classroom”
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February 2000:  Learning Disabilities of Colorado Workshop, Denver, CO
-“Technology, Math & LD: Strategies For Success”      
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February 2000: Courage To Risk Special Needs Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
-“Music As Literacy: Incorporating music into the everyday classroom”
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