Facilitators Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale & Dr. Gary Moss

The ACT is a teachable test, and content teachers are the most effective coaches. This class trains high school teachers to become ACT coaches in their home schools. Students who prepare well can raise their ACT scores anywhere from 1 - 6 points.

During our 5 hour workshop, Math, Science, and English teachers will learn

Dr. Moss and Dr. Chippendale are experienced ACT/SAT coaches.

They have presented ACT prep classes and Teachers as ACT Coaches workshops statewide, including in St. Louis (St. Louis Public Schools, M.I.C.D.S., Cor Jesu Academy), Fulton, Keytesville, Columbia, Springfield, and Kansas City.

$195 for each participant per class (Math/Science or English/Reading)

Additional packets are available at $50 each.

Testimonials:

Dr. Moss gave us tools we can actually use with our students. I can use this information in ACT preparation, AND pass it on to classroom teachers. (9/09)

Dr. Chippendale was thorough, knowledgeable, experienced and helpful to all of us at every level. She is delightful and went quickly so NOTHING DRAGGED. (9/09)

This workshop was practical and had easy-to-teach tips and there were lots of materials to use. (9/09)

The strategies kids can use to answer questions gives the kids hope when making the task not so daunting. (9/09)

Very direct information and strategies - not a lot of theory. (10/09)

Very informative, great instruction and resources. (10/09)

I really enjoyed the workshop and felt the material was well-researched and very applicable. (10/09)

Materials are helpful, lots of great tips on beating the tricks of the ACT. (10/09)

The presentation of the information was very beneficial and eye-opening. (10/09)

The tips for me to teach students are beneficial. There are so many to teach our students. (10/09)

The workshop provided practical approaches to working with different levels of students. Lesson plans, detailed approach to strategies and when best to use them. (12/09)

Very informative, classroom ready! Love the powerpoint and CD - even after the third session with you - I am still learning new info. (12/09)

The instructor, Dr. Chippendale's tips from personal observations were priceless! (2/10)

Relevance - the thought process for finding answers when the content is not there is very worthwhile! (2/10)

Teaching for Success on the ACT is a 5-hour class for teachers who want to adapt their existing class curriculum to better prepare students for these important college-level exams.

These workshops are designed for English, math, science, and social studies teachers. Participants will first examine the content of the ACT and then learn strategies to use in their classrooms that will benefit students when they take the ACT. This workshop differs from the Teachers as Coaches classes because the focus is on the classroom curriculum.

Teachers will learn

• General principles for teaching English, Reading, Science, Math, and Writing for success.

• How to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension.

• Strategies for retaining math information longer.

• How to build bridges between what students know and test demands.

• Six research principles for teaching the Science Reasoning test on the ACT.

Contact us for additional information and to schedule a time with your teachers. There is a similar workshop available for the SAT.

Facilitators
Dr. Gary Moss and Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale

Cost

$1950 plus $50/participant for packet of materials that include workbooks, lesson plans, and ACT tests. The Math/Science packet also includes a CD of sample problems.

Testimonials