2019/10/11 · a naren story rain sparks! power in a youth detention center: ack to school: enjoy...
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Featured Article - How Neuroscience Became a
Transformative Power in a Youth Detention Center
A NAREN Story
Brain Sparks
Back to School Enjoy the Process
Numbers amp Young Brains
Calendar of Events
2019 NAREN Conference
Vol 11 Issue 3 October 2019 I n T h i s I s s u e
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The 2019 conference of the National At-Risk Education Network will bring together the most prominent writers and speakers in the country on practical neuroscience with the incredible practitioners that care for and educate our children and youth each day For me this is a particularly special year because Eric Jensen and Bryan Harris two of our renowned speakers will meet Dave Semon Director of the Youth Detention Facility operated by the Sacramento County (CA) Probation Office Because of Eric and Bryan I became an advocate for how the power of neuroscience can transform the youth-serving professions
Dave Semon and his staff have used the knowledge I learned from Eric and Bryan (and The Childrenrsquos Guild Alliance) and applied it in the detention facility What a transformation When combined with a commitment to putting the needs of youth first and a sizable dose of courageous leadership the insights and practical guidance provided by brain research can have remarkable results that completely alter how our work is done
In 2010 Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF) was operating on a point system also known as a ldquotoken economyrdquo It was not working The YDF culture in the 400-bed facility was grounded on long-established practices that were more punitive than rehabilitative in their design Youth injuries were a concern staff morale was low and trauma-informed care conspicuously absent
(continued on next page)
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How Neuroscience Became a Transformative Power in a Youth Detention Center A NAREN Story by Frank J Kros MSW JD - Transformation Education Institute
Page 2
F E AT U R E D A R T I C L E - c o n t i n u e d
Room confinement and extended periods of isolation were often the norm Workerrsquos compensa-tion claims were high Additionally the facility was under a court-ordered consent decree to change But change to what
Neuroscience on the development of the adolescent brain and the impact of traumatic stress on that development became the new foundation for YDFs approach to serving the youth in its care YDF dedicated itself to becoming brain-friendly and developmentally informed The facility began by training its staff on the neuroscience of development the impact of chronic and traumatic stress on the adolescent brain and the strategies and interventions that focus on healing youth instead of punishing them Armed with these new insights and a toolkit of strategies to foster positive change staff at all levels of the YDF committed to putting youth first and aligning policies practices and mindsets with that commitment Most important they recognized that a facility that was punitive judgmental non-stimulating and threatening could not possibly help the brains of its residents get better So they concentrated on designing and implementing a culture that empha-sized safety relationship and positive change Then things really started to happen
A interdisciplinary team of YDF staff began meeting regularly to plan the scrapping of the old point system in favor of a ldquobehavior motivationrdquo model that promotes positive feedback relationship-building and reward They called themselves the ldquoCompass Teamrdquo because they were setting a new direction for the workplace norms at YDF The Compass Team began to redesign the YDF culture to concentrate on building a safe healthy and enriched community that modeled for youth a new experience of what community could be The Compass Team engaged the entire staff in creating a Culture Card and having daily Culture Card meetings on each shift The Culture Card listed in writing the workplace culture that YDF desired Each day a facilitator would highlight one of these workplace culture expectations and illustrate what the desired behavior actually looked like on the floor with youth This supported a rapid yet consistent culture shift that built momentum with every culture card meeting
Once the desired culture was articulated shared and illustrated YDFrsquos talented staff began imple-menting programs and practices consistent with the aspirational culture Several Multi-Sensory De-Escalation Rooms (MSDRs) were installed in the facility A unique first-of-its-kind in detention tool MSDRs provide youth with a safe therapeutic space in which to learn how to calm and self-regulate in times of crisis With consistent use of the MSDR residents learn to proactively use the MSDR to prevent crisis from occurring in the first place Partnerships with community agencies like the Boys and Girls Club resulted in a BampGC location being established inside the YDF BampGC provid-ed significant enrichment activities and relationship opportunities to the residents Therapy dogs were brought into the YDF common areas and living units to reduce stress increase delight and
(Continued on next page)
Page 3
strengthen relationship skills A culinary arts partnership was established to provide youth with practical training and skills immediately transferable to Sacramentos bustling restaurant scene The physical environment inside YDF was transformed from a drab correctional-inspired institu-tional motif to an amazing and uplifting art scape The neuroscience courses that began this trans-formation are now taught by YDF staff who each participated in a rigorous certification program
The facility has transformed At the start of the change the YDF had multiple daily use-of-force incidents at times 5 to 6 per day Today YDF has entire months in which use use-of-force incidents are in the single digits Room confinement and long-term isolation have been greatly reduced Both resident and staff injuries are minimal Morale is high Suffering is being eased A sense of hope and new possibilities permeates the building It all started with learning about the brains of the youth served mdash and that started with Eric Bryan and Dave and The Childrenrsquos Guild Alliance
Brain Fact The human brain will grow three times its size in the first year of life It continues to grow until yoursquore about 18 years old httpswwwhealthlinecomhealthfun-facts-about-the-brain1
Recommended Book In Brain Rules Dr John Medina a molecular biologist shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work In each chapter he describes a brain rule mdash what scientists know for sure about how our brains work mdash and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives
Itrsquos back to school for many children and adult learners this month Embrace progress and not perfection for yourself andor any students you interact with by reducing the weight of the pressures to fit in and overachieve This can be done by remembering that success is a process and not solely a desti-nation Enjoy the process this school year as you work towards your goals
Back to School - Enjoy the Process
F E AT U R E D A R T I C L E - c o n t i n u e d
B R A I N S PA R K S
F R O M O U R F R I E N D S I N B E H AV I O R A L H E A LT H S E R V I C E S
The Childrens Guild Behavioral Health Services currently services 1500 students and their families in 70 schools throughout Maryland Their team of licensed clinicians and psychiatry staff provide individual group and family counseling as well as psychiatric evaluations amp medication management for children who are currently experiencing a wide range of behavioral health needs For more information please contact Elizabeth Garcia at garciaechildrensguildorg
Page 4
This tip was provided by Dr Betsy Diamant-Cohen DCD early childhood literacy consultant and executive director of Mother Goose on the Loose LLC For more information visit wwwmgolorg or send a message to infomgolorg
The Spotlight is on Angeacutelique McKoy
1 Number of years as a TranZed Institute Certified Presenter Two years
2 Angeacutelique in a nutshell My passion and purpose collided early on and Irsquom living my best life doing what I love to dohelping others discover and become the best version of themselves
3 Favorite quote ldquoEverything is possible for the one who believesrdquo
4 Favorite place in the world Any place with an ocean view
Angeacutelique is certified in the following workshops
Talking about numbers with young children can help them feel good about math and make math easier for them when they begin school Donrsquot use flash cards or give complex problems simply use math in your everyday language or play games with it For instance as you are taking Cheerios out of the box count out the first five by saying ldquoOne two three four fivethatrsquos fiverdquo
Check out this MGOL number rhyme on you tube ldquoHere is the Beehiverdquo httpsyoutubeovXe4PQ3g0g
Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Brain Matters The Essential Guide to Brain-Based Learning
Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success
Change Your Language Change Your Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Transform the Tomorrows of Our Youth
Beyond Poverty Brain-Based Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Trauma and the Brain The Development Impact of Trauma in Childhood
Walking the Brain Path
Interested in bringing Angelique to your school program or next professional development event Contact Diane Paul at paultranzedorg for availability and details Or visit the TranZed Institute website (wwwtranzedinstituteorg) and complete a free no-obligation ldquorequest a quoterdquo submission
Developmental Tip of the Month Numbers and
Young Brains
C E R T I F I E D P R E S E N T E R S P OT L I G H T
F O R T H E E A R LY C H I L D H O O D A U D I E N C E M OT H E R G O O S E O N T H E L O O S E
Page 5
Schedule of Upcoming Events Conferences and Workshops
O C T O B E R October 4 Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Frank Kros | Catholic Charities | Lutherville MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 14 Becoming a Mental Health Sleuth The Sherlock Holmes Skills Every School Needs Frank Kros | Clinton Substance Abuse Council | Clinton IA
October 16-17 The Resilience Code for Helpers Achieving Extraordinary Mental Health Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Moving Mountains with Spoons The Four Powerful Secrets of Successful Change Agents Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Best Behavior The 5 Tools for Every Helperrsquos Toolbox Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Heather Higgins | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
October 18 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Angelique McKoy | Cecil County Public Schools | Elkton MD
October 30 Frank Kros | Appoquinimink School District | Odessa DE
October 30 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Towson MD
October 30 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Prince Georgersquos | Baltimore MD
N O V E M B E R November 1 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center| Newport News VA
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
(Continued on next page)
November 2 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Right From the Start Building Great Brains From Birth to Age Five Trauma and the Brain The Developmental Impact of Trauma in Childhood Frank Kros | Mental Health Association of Fredrick County | Frederick MD
November 4 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Loyola Blakefield | Towson MD
November 6 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
November 7 Conquering Boredom Apathy and Indifference in the Classroom Strategies to Engage Excite and Motivate Your Students Frank Kros | Frederick County Counselor Association| Oakland MD
November 8 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Hunt Valley MD
November 16 The Basics of Building Great Brains The Resilience Code Your Checklist for Building Resilience What We Say to Strengthen Thinking Skills Frank Kros | Howard County Office of Children and Families | Laurel MD
November 19 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Frank Kros | Harford County Department of Community Services| Bel Air MD
November 20 Building Academic Resilience and Executive Function Skills Frank Kros | Cecilton Elementary School | Cecilton MD
November 20 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
November 25 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Tunisia Buise | Montgomery County Child Welfare Services | Rockville MD
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S - c o n t i n u e d
Transformation Education Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advoca-cy of Transformation Education an organizational philosophy and operating system for child-serving organizations The TranZed Institute offers profes-sional development experiences mentoring services learning tools and organizational branding that help improve the skills of people who educate parent guide and care for young people
For more information visit our website call 410-444-5415 or e-mail pauldtranzedinstituteorg
Page 2
F E AT U R E D A R T I C L E - c o n t i n u e d
Room confinement and extended periods of isolation were often the norm Workerrsquos compensa-tion claims were high Additionally the facility was under a court-ordered consent decree to change But change to what
Neuroscience on the development of the adolescent brain and the impact of traumatic stress on that development became the new foundation for YDFs approach to serving the youth in its care YDF dedicated itself to becoming brain-friendly and developmentally informed The facility began by training its staff on the neuroscience of development the impact of chronic and traumatic stress on the adolescent brain and the strategies and interventions that focus on healing youth instead of punishing them Armed with these new insights and a toolkit of strategies to foster positive change staff at all levels of the YDF committed to putting youth first and aligning policies practices and mindsets with that commitment Most important they recognized that a facility that was punitive judgmental non-stimulating and threatening could not possibly help the brains of its residents get better So they concentrated on designing and implementing a culture that empha-sized safety relationship and positive change Then things really started to happen
A interdisciplinary team of YDF staff began meeting regularly to plan the scrapping of the old point system in favor of a ldquobehavior motivationrdquo model that promotes positive feedback relationship-building and reward They called themselves the ldquoCompass Teamrdquo because they were setting a new direction for the workplace norms at YDF The Compass Team began to redesign the YDF culture to concentrate on building a safe healthy and enriched community that modeled for youth a new experience of what community could be The Compass Team engaged the entire staff in creating a Culture Card and having daily Culture Card meetings on each shift The Culture Card listed in writing the workplace culture that YDF desired Each day a facilitator would highlight one of these workplace culture expectations and illustrate what the desired behavior actually looked like on the floor with youth This supported a rapid yet consistent culture shift that built momentum with every culture card meeting
Once the desired culture was articulated shared and illustrated YDFrsquos talented staff began imple-menting programs and practices consistent with the aspirational culture Several Multi-Sensory De-Escalation Rooms (MSDRs) were installed in the facility A unique first-of-its-kind in detention tool MSDRs provide youth with a safe therapeutic space in which to learn how to calm and self-regulate in times of crisis With consistent use of the MSDR residents learn to proactively use the MSDR to prevent crisis from occurring in the first place Partnerships with community agencies like the Boys and Girls Club resulted in a BampGC location being established inside the YDF BampGC provid-ed significant enrichment activities and relationship opportunities to the residents Therapy dogs were brought into the YDF common areas and living units to reduce stress increase delight and
(Continued on next page)
Page 3
strengthen relationship skills A culinary arts partnership was established to provide youth with practical training and skills immediately transferable to Sacramentos bustling restaurant scene The physical environment inside YDF was transformed from a drab correctional-inspired institu-tional motif to an amazing and uplifting art scape The neuroscience courses that began this trans-formation are now taught by YDF staff who each participated in a rigorous certification program
The facility has transformed At the start of the change the YDF had multiple daily use-of-force incidents at times 5 to 6 per day Today YDF has entire months in which use use-of-force incidents are in the single digits Room confinement and long-term isolation have been greatly reduced Both resident and staff injuries are minimal Morale is high Suffering is being eased A sense of hope and new possibilities permeates the building It all started with learning about the brains of the youth served mdash and that started with Eric Bryan and Dave and The Childrenrsquos Guild Alliance
Brain Fact The human brain will grow three times its size in the first year of life It continues to grow until yoursquore about 18 years old httpswwwhealthlinecomhealthfun-facts-about-the-brain1
Recommended Book In Brain Rules Dr John Medina a molecular biologist shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work In each chapter he describes a brain rule mdash what scientists know for sure about how our brains work mdash and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives
Itrsquos back to school for many children and adult learners this month Embrace progress and not perfection for yourself andor any students you interact with by reducing the weight of the pressures to fit in and overachieve This can be done by remembering that success is a process and not solely a desti-nation Enjoy the process this school year as you work towards your goals
Back to School - Enjoy the Process
F E AT U R E D A R T I C L E - c o n t i n u e d
B R A I N S PA R K S
F R O M O U R F R I E N D S I N B E H AV I O R A L H E A LT H S E R V I C E S
The Childrens Guild Behavioral Health Services currently services 1500 students and their families in 70 schools throughout Maryland Their team of licensed clinicians and psychiatry staff provide individual group and family counseling as well as psychiatric evaluations amp medication management for children who are currently experiencing a wide range of behavioral health needs For more information please contact Elizabeth Garcia at garciaechildrensguildorg
Page 4
This tip was provided by Dr Betsy Diamant-Cohen DCD early childhood literacy consultant and executive director of Mother Goose on the Loose LLC For more information visit wwwmgolorg or send a message to infomgolorg
The Spotlight is on Angeacutelique McKoy
1 Number of years as a TranZed Institute Certified Presenter Two years
2 Angeacutelique in a nutshell My passion and purpose collided early on and Irsquom living my best life doing what I love to dohelping others discover and become the best version of themselves
3 Favorite quote ldquoEverything is possible for the one who believesrdquo
4 Favorite place in the world Any place with an ocean view
Angeacutelique is certified in the following workshops
Talking about numbers with young children can help them feel good about math and make math easier for them when they begin school Donrsquot use flash cards or give complex problems simply use math in your everyday language or play games with it For instance as you are taking Cheerios out of the box count out the first five by saying ldquoOne two three four fivethatrsquos fiverdquo
Check out this MGOL number rhyme on you tube ldquoHere is the Beehiverdquo httpsyoutubeovXe4PQ3g0g
Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Brain Matters The Essential Guide to Brain-Based Learning
Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success
Change Your Language Change Your Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Transform the Tomorrows of Our Youth
Beyond Poverty Brain-Based Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Trauma and the Brain The Development Impact of Trauma in Childhood
Walking the Brain Path
Interested in bringing Angelique to your school program or next professional development event Contact Diane Paul at paultranzedorg for availability and details Or visit the TranZed Institute website (wwwtranzedinstituteorg) and complete a free no-obligation ldquorequest a quoterdquo submission
Developmental Tip of the Month Numbers and
Young Brains
C E R T I F I E D P R E S E N T E R S P OT L I G H T
F O R T H E E A R LY C H I L D H O O D A U D I E N C E M OT H E R G O O S E O N T H E L O O S E
Page 5
Schedule of Upcoming Events Conferences and Workshops
O C T O B E R October 4 Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Frank Kros | Catholic Charities | Lutherville MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 14 Becoming a Mental Health Sleuth The Sherlock Holmes Skills Every School Needs Frank Kros | Clinton Substance Abuse Council | Clinton IA
October 16-17 The Resilience Code for Helpers Achieving Extraordinary Mental Health Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Moving Mountains with Spoons The Four Powerful Secrets of Successful Change Agents Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Best Behavior The 5 Tools for Every Helperrsquos Toolbox Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Heather Higgins | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
October 18 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Angelique McKoy | Cecil County Public Schools | Elkton MD
October 30 Frank Kros | Appoquinimink School District | Odessa DE
October 30 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Towson MD
October 30 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Prince Georgersquos | Baltimore MD
N O V E M B E R November 1 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center| Newport News VA
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
(Continued on next page)
November 2 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Right From the Start Building Great Brains From Birth to Age Five Trauma and the Brain The Developmental Impact of Trauma in Childhood Frank Kros | Mental Health Association of Fredrick County | Frederick MD
November 4 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Loyola Blakefield | Towson MD
November 6 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
November 7 Conquering Boredom Apathy and Indifference in the Classroom Strategies to Engage Excite and Motivate Your Students Frank Kros | Frederick County Counselor Association| Oakland MD
November 8 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Hunt Valley MD
November 16 The Basics of Building Great Brains The Resilience Code Your Checklist for Building Resilience What We Say to Strengthen Thinking Skills Frank Kros | Howard County Office of Children and Families | Laurel MD
November 19 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Frank Kros | Harford County Department of Community Services| Bel Air MD
November 20 Building Academic Resilience and Executive Function Skills Frank Kros | Cecilton Elementary School | Cecilton MD
November 20 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
November 25 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Tunisia Buise | Montgomery County Child Welfare Services | Rockville MD
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S - c o n t i n u e d
Transformation Education Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advoca-cy of Transformation Education an organizational philosophy and operating system for child-serving organizations The TranZed Institute offers profes-sional development experiences mentoring services learning tools and organizational branding that help improve the skills of people who educate parent guide and care for young people
For more information visit our website call 410-444-5415 or e-mail pauldtranzedinstituteorg
Page 3
strengthen relationship skills A culinary arts partnership was established to provide youth with practical training and skills immediately transferable to Sacramentos bustling restaurant scene The physical environment inside YDF was transformed from a drab correctional-inspired institu-tional motif to an amazing and uplifting art scape The neuroscience courses that began this trans-formation are now taught by YDF staff who each participated in a rigorous certification program
The facility has transformed At the start of the change the YDF had multiple daily use-of-force incidents at times 5 to 6 per day Today YDF has entire months in which use use-of-force incidents are in the single digits Room confinement and long-term isolation have been greatly reduced Both resident and staff injuries are minimal Morale is high Suffering is being eased A sense of hope and new possibilities permeates the building It all started with learning about the brains of the youth served mdash and that started with Eric Bryan and Dave and The Childrenrsquos Guild Alliance
Brain Fact The human brain will grow three times its size in the first year of life It continues to grow until yoursquore about 18 years old httpswwwhealthlinecomhealthfun-facts-about-the-brain1
Recommended Book In Brain Rules Dr John Medina a molecular biologist shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work In each chapter he describes a brain rule mdash what scientists know for sure about how our brains work mdash and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives
Itrsquos back to school for many children and adult learners this month Embrace progress and not perfection for yourself andor any students you interact with by reducing the weight of the pressures to fit in and overachieve This can be done by remembering that success is a process and not solely a desti-nation Enjoy the process this school year as you work towards your goals
Back to School - Enjoy the Process
F E AT U R E D A R T I C L E - c o n t i n u e d
B R A I N S PA R K S
F R O M O U R F R I E N D S I N B E H AV I O R A L H E A LT H S E R V I C E S
The Childrens Guild Behavioral Health Services currently services 1500 students and their families in 70 schools throughout Maryland Their team of licensed clinicians and psychiatry staff provide individual group and family counseling as well as psychiatric evaluations amp medication management for children who are currently experiencing a wide range of behavioral health needs For more information please contact Elizabeth Garcia at garciaechildrensguildorg
Page 4
This tip was provided by Dr Betsy Diamant-Cohen DCD early childhood literacy consultant and executive director of Mother Goose on the Loose LLC For more information visit wwwmgolorg or send a message to infomgolorg
The Spotlight is on Angeacutelique McKoy
1 Number of years as a TranZed Institute Certified Presenter Two years
2 Angeacutelique in a nutshell My passion and purpose collided early on and Irsquom living my best life doing what I love to dohelping others discover and become the best version of themselves
3 Favorite quote ldquoEverything is possible for the one who believesrdquo
4 Favorite place in the world Any place with an ocean view
Angeacutelique is certified in the following workshops
Talking about numbers with young children can help them feel good about math and make math easier for them when they begin school Donrsquot use flash cards or give complex problems simply use math in your everyday language or play games with it For instance as you are taking Cheerios out of the box count out the first five by saying ldquoOne two three four fivethatrsquos fiverdquo
Check out this MGOL number rhyme on you tube ldquoHere is the Beehiverdquo httpsyoutubeovXe4PQ3g0g
Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Brain Matters The Essential Guide to Brain-Based Learning
Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success
Change Your Language Change Your Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Transform the Tomorrows of Our Youth
Beyond Poverty Brain-Based Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Trauma and the Brain The Development Impact of Trauma in Childhood
Walking the Brain Path
Interested in bringing Angelique to your school program or next professional development event Contact Diane Paul at paultranzedorg for availability and details Or visit the TranZed Institute website (wwwtranzedinstituteorg) and complete a free no-obligation ldquorequest a quoterdquo submission
Developmental Tip of the Month Numbers and
Young Brains
C E R T I F I E D P R E S E N T E R S P OT L I G H T
F O R T H E E A R LY C H I L D H O O D A U D I E N C E M OT H E R G O O S E O N T H E L O O S E
Page 5
Schedule of Upcoming Events Conferences and Workshops
O C T O B E R October 4 Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Frank Kros | Catholic Charities | Lutherville MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 14 Becoming a Mental Health Sleuth The Sherlock Holmes Skills Every School Needs Frank Kros | Clinton Substance Abuse Council | Clinton IA
October 16-17 The Resilience Code for Helpers Achieving Extraordinary Mental Health Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Moving Mountains with Spoons The Four Powerful Secrets of Successful Change Agents Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Best Behavior The 5 Tools for Every Helperrsquos Toolbox Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Heather Higgins | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
October 18 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Angelique McKoy | Cecil County Public Schools | Elkton MD
October 30 Frank Kros | Appoquinimink School District | Odessa DE
October 30 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Towson MD
October 30 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Prince Georgersquos | Baltimore MD
N O V E M B E R November 1 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center| Newport News VA
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
(Continued on next page)
November 2 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Right From the Start Building Great Brains From Birth to Age Five Trauma and the Brain The Developmental Impact of Trauma in Childhood Frank Kros | Mental Health Association of Fredrick County | Frederick MD
November 4 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Loyola Blakefield | Towson MD
November 6 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
November 7 Conquering Boredom Apathy and Indifference in the Classroom Strategies to Engage Excite and Motivate Your Students Frank Kros | Frederick County Counselor Association| Oakland MD
November 8 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Hunt Valley MD
November 16 The Basics of Building Great Brains The Resilience Code Your Checklist for Building Resilience What We Say to Strengthen Thinking Skills Frank Kros | Howard County Office of Children and Families | Laurel MD
November 19 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Frank Kros | Harford County Department of Community Services| Bel Air MD
November 20 Building Academic Resilience and Executive Function Skills Frank Kros | Cecilton Elementary School | Cecilton MD
November 20 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
November 25 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Tunisia Buise | Montgomery County Child Welfare Services | Rockville MD
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S - c o n t i n u e d
Transformation Education Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advoca-cy of Transformation Education an organizational philosophy and operating system for child-serving organizations The TranZed Institute offers profes-sional development experiences mentoring services learning tools and organizational branding that help improve the skills of people who educate parent guide and care for young people
For more information visit our website call 410-444-5415 or e-mail pauldtranzedinstituteorg
Page 4
This tip was provided by Dr Betsy Diamant-Cohen DCD early childhood literacy consultant and executive director of Mother Goose on the Loose LLC For more information visit wwwmgolorg or send a message to infomgolorg
The Spotlight is on Angeacutelique McKoy
1 Number of years as a TranZed Institute Certified Presenter Two years
2 Angeacutelique in a nutshell My passion and purpose collided early on and Irsquom living my best life doing what I love to dohelping others discover and become the best version of themselves
3 Favorite quote ldquoEverything is possible for the one who believesrdquo
4 Favorite place in the world Any place with an ocean view
Angeacutelique is certified in the following workshops
Talking about numbers with young children can help them feel good about math and make math easier for them when they begin school Donrsquot use flash cards or give complex problems simply use math in your everyday language or play games with it For instance as you are taking Cheerios out of the box count out the first five by saying ldquoOne two three four fivethatrsquos fiverdquo
Check out this MGOL number rhyme on you tube ldquoHere is the Beehiverdquo httpsyoutubeovXe4PQ3g0g
Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Brain Matters The Essential Guide to Brain-Based Learning
Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success
Change Your Language Change Your Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Transform the Tomorrows of Our Youth
Beyond Poverty Brain-Based Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty
Trauma and the Brain The Development Impact of Trauma in Childhood
Walking the Brain Path
Interested in bringing Angelique to your school program or next professional development event Contact Diane Paul at paultranzedorg for availability and details Or visit the TranZed Institute website (wwwtranzedinstituteorg) and complete a free no-obligation ldquorequest a quoterdquo submission
Developmental Tip of the Month Numbers and
Young Brains
C E R T I F I E D P R E S E N T E R S P OT L I G H T
F O R T H E E A R LY C H I L D H O O D A U D I E N C E M OT H E R G O O S E O N T H E L O O S E
Page 5
Schedule of Upcoming Events Conferences and Workshops
O C T O B E R October 4 Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Frank Kros | Catholic Charities | Lutherville MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 14 Becoming a Mental Health Sleuth The Sherlock Holmes Skills Every School Needs Frank Kros | Clinton Substance Abuse Council | Clinton IA
October 16-17 The Resilience Code for Helpers Achieving Extraordinary Mental Health Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Moving Mountains with Spoons The Four Powerful Secrets of Successful Change Agents Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Best Behavior The 5 Tools for Every Helperrsquos Toolbox Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Heather Higgins | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
October 18 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Angelique McKoy | Cecil County Public Schools | Elkton MD
October 30 Frank Kros | Appoquinimink School District | Odessa DE
October 30 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Towson MD
October 30 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Prince Georgersquos | Baltimore MD
N O V E M B E R November 1 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center| Newport News VA
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
(Continued on next page)
November 2 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Right From the Start Building Great Brains From Birth to Age Five Trauma and the Brain The Developmental Impact of Trauma in Childhood Frank Kros | Mental Health Association of Fredrick County | Frederick MD
November 4 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Loyola Blakefield | Towson MD
November 6 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
November 7 Conquering Boredom Apathy and Indifference in the Classroom Strategies to Engage Excite and Motivate Your Students Frank Kros | Frederick County Counselor Association| Oakland MD
November 8 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Hunt Valley MD
November 16 The Basics of Building Great Brains The Resilience Code Your Checklist for Building Resilience What We Say to Strengthen Thinking Skills Frank Kros | Howard County Office of Children and Families | Laurel MD
November 19 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Frank Kros | Harford County Department of Community Services| Bel Air MD
November 20 Building Academic Resilience and Executive Function Skills Frank Kros | Cecilton Elementary School | Cecilton MD
November 20 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
November 25 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Tunisia Buise | Montgomery County Child Welfare Services | Rockville MD
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S - c o n t i n u e d
Transformation Education Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advoca-cy of Transformation Education an organizational philosophy and operating system for child-serving organizations The TranZed Institute offers profes-sional development experiences mentoring services learning tools and organizational branding that help improve the skills of people who educate parent guide and care for young people
For more information visit our website call 410-444-5415 or e-mail pauldtranzedinstituteorg
Page 5
Schedule of Upcoming Events Conferences and Workshops
O C T O B E R October 4 Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Frank Kros | Catholic Charities | Lutherville MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 14 Becoming a Mental Health Sleuth The Sherlock Holmes Skills Every School Needs Frank Kros | Clinton Substance Abuse Council | Clinton IA
October 16-17 The Resilience Code for Helpers Achieving Extraordinary Mental Health Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Moving Mountains with Spoons The Four Powerful Secrets of Successful Change Agents Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Best Behavior The 5 Tools for Every Helperrsquos Toolbox Frank Kros | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Heather Higgins | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | 2019 NAREN Conference | Baltimore MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
October 9 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
October 18 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Beyond Poverty Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty Angelique McKoy | Cecil County Public Schools | Elkton MD
October 30 Frank Kros | Appoquinimink School District | Odessa DE
October 30 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Towson MD
October 30 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Prince Georgersquos | Baltimore MD
N O V E M B E R November 1 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Shauna King | Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center| Newport News VA
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
(Continued on next page)
November 2 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Right From the Start Building Great Brains From Birth to Age Five Trauma and the Brain The Developmental Impact of Trauma in Childhood Frank Kros | Mental Health Association of Fredrick County | Frederick MD
November 4 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Loyola Blakefield | Towson MD
November 6 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
November 7 Conquering Boredom Apathy and Indifference in the Classroom Strategies to Engage Excite and Motivate Your Students Frank Kros | Frederick County Counselor Association| Oakland MD
November 8 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Hunt Valley MD
November 16 The Basics of Building Great Brains The Resilience Code Your Checklist for Building Resilience What We Say to Strengthen Thinking Skills Frank Kros | Howard County Office of Children and Families | Laurel MD
November 19 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Frank Kros | Harford County Department of Community Services| Bel Air MD
November 20 Building Academic Resilience and Executive Function Skills Frank Kros | Cecilton Elementary School | Cecilton MD
November 20 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
November 25 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Tunisia Buise | Montgomery County Child Welfare Services | Rockville MD
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S - c o n t i n u e d
Transformation Education Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advoca-cy of Transformation Education an organizational philosophy and operating system for child-serving organizations The TranZed Institute offers profes-sional development experiences mentoring services learning tools and organizational branding that help improve the skills of people who educate parent guide and care for young people
For more information visit our website call 410-444-5415 or e-mail pauldtranzedinstituteorg
November 2 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Right From the Start Building Great Brains From Birth to Age Five Trauma and the Brain The Developmental Impact of Trauma in Childhood Frank Kros | Mental Health Association of Fredrick County | Frederick MD
November 4 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Frank Kros | Loyola Blakefield | Towson MD
November 6 Building Teacher Capacity with Executive Function Frank Kros | Elkton Middle School | Northeast MD
November 7 Conquering Boredom Apathy and Indifference in the Classroom Strategies to Engage Excite and Motivate Your Students Frank Kros | Frederick County Counselor Association| Oakland MD
November 8 Mind Management Neuroscience Self-Care and Life Success Frank Kros | Baltimore County Public Schools | Hunt Valley MD
November 16 The Basics of Building Great Brains The Resilience Code Your Checklist for Building Resilience What We Say to Strengthen Thinking Skills Frank Kros | Howard County Office of Children and Families | Laurel MD
November 19 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Frank Kros | Harford County Department of Community Services| Bel Air MD
November 20 Building Academic Resilience and Executive Function Skills Frank Kros | Cecilton Elementary School | Cecilton MD
November 20 Change Your Language Change Their Lives What Adults Can Say Differently to Change The Tomorrows of Our Youth Angelique McKoy | The Childrenrsquos Guild Baltimore | Baltimore MD
November 25 Giving a Fish a Bath The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind Tunisia Buise | Montgomery County Child Welfare Services | Rockville MD
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S - c o n t i n u e d
Transformation Education Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and advoca-cy of Transformation Education an organizational philosophy and operating system for child-serving organizations The TranZed Institute offers profes-sional development experiences mentoring services learning tools and organizational branding that help improve the skills of people who educate parent guide and care for young people
For more information visit our website call 410-444-5415 or e-mail pauldtranzedinstituteorg