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 2008 PTA Parents Expo Education Schedule
Saturday June 21, 2008
San Diego, California
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. |
Hoop’N Groove
A nutrition friendly program using hula hoops, music, nutrition education and fun for kids of all ages, simply dancing in a hula hoop to classic songs of the 50.s, 60.s, 70’s and top hits today!
Presenter: Jean Hooper |
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| 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
Increasing test scores, decreasing drop-out rates
This Skills for Growing workshopcombines effective prevention programming, including life skills and citizenship units, with character education and academic achievement in order to maximize learning potential.
Presenter: Lions Club International Foundation |
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| 10:15 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. |
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Cyber bullying; consumer-friendly insights into technology issues that are impacting today’s families.
Presenter: Marian Merritt, Internet Safety Advocate, Symantec Corporation |
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| 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Dr. Gupta is chief medical correspondent for the health and medical unit at CNN. Dr. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon and an assistant professor of neurosurgery, plays an integral role in the network's medical coverage, which includes daily segments, the half-hour weekend show House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and coverage of breaking medical news. |
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| 12:15 p.m. |
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Cyber bullying; consumer-friendly insights into technology issues that are impacting today’s families.
Presenter: Marian Merritt, Internet Safety Advocate, Symantec Corporation |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Get Into College!
Understanding the intricacies of the college admissions process; financial aid, application essays, and standardized tests.
Presenter: Seppy Basili, Senior Vice President, Kaplan K12 Learning Services |
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| 2:00 p.m. |
DARE TO RAISE THE BAR!
Creating a “College-Going Culture” in Middle and Junior High School to Reach Underserved Students and Families Before it is Too Late!
Presented by the Sallie Mae Fund |
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Reinventing Your Normal (an R|5 Production)
Interact and talk honestly about the real issues that affect youth every day—such as bullying, teen violence, hate crimes, suicide, substance abuse, and peer pressure. Listen to powerful, real-life stories from students and broaden your perspective by facing and exposing current issues of society and culture. Learn about the R|5 philosophy—relevant communication, rethink your perspective, reconnect with your dreams, rediscover your influence, remember every student—and how to develop skills to survive and flourish with your own personal perspective. |
Fun Activities for Kids
- Hoop’N Groove exercising fun fitness for kids
- Participate in the Kid’s game show
- See the Lego Robot and get involved in robotics challenge
- Cool summer programs for kids
- And much more!
2008 PTA Parents Expo Education ScheduleSaturday June 21, 2008
San Diego, California
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. |
Hoop’N Groove
A nutrition friendly program using hula hoops, music, nutrition education and fun for kids of all ages, simply dancing in a hula hoop to classic songs of the 50.s, 60.s, 70’s and top hits today!
Presenter: Jean Hooper |
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| 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
Increasing test scores, decreasing drop-out rates
This Skills for Growing workshopcombines effective prevention programming, including life skills and citizenship units, with character education and academic achievement in order to maximize learning potential.
Presenter: Lions Club International Foundation |
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|
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. |
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Cyber bullying; consumer-friendly insights into technology issues that are impacting today’s families.
Presenter: Marian Merritt, Internet Safety Advocate, Symantec Corporation |
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| 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Dr. Gupta is chief medical correspondent for the health and medical unit at CNN. Dr. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon and an assistant professor of neurosurgery, plays an integral role in the network's medical coverage, which includes daily segments, the half-hour weekend show House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and coverage of breaking medical news. |
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| 12:15 p.m. |
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Cyber bullying; consumer-friendly insights into technology issues that are impacting today’s families.
Presenter: Marian Merritt, Internet Safety Advocate, Symantec Corporation |
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|
| 1:00 p.m. |
Get Into College!
Understanding the intricacies of the college admissions process; financial aid, application essays, and standardized tests.
Presenter: Seppy Basili, Senior Vice President, Kaplan K12 Learning Services |
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|
| 2:00 p.m. |
DARE TO RAISE THE BAR!
Creating a “College-Going Culture” in Middle and Junior High School to Reach Underserved Students and Families Before it is Too Late!
Presented by the Sallie Mae Fund |
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|
| 2:30 p.m. |
Reinventing Your Normal (an R|5 Production)
Interact and talk honestly about the real issues that affect youth every day—such as bullying, teen violence, hate crimes, suicide, substance abuse, and peer pressure. Listen to powerful, real-life stories from students and broaden your perspective by facing and exposing current issues of society and culture. Learn about the R|5 philosophy—relevant communication, rethink your perspective, reconnect with your dreams, rediscover your influence, remember every student—and how to develop skills to survive and flourish with your own personal perspective. |
Fun Activities for Kids
- Hoop’N Groove exercising fun fitness for kids
- Participate in the Kid’s game show
- See the Lego Robot and get involved in robotics challenge
- Cool summer programs for kids
- And much more!
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