Seminars

Motivating and Managing Hard to Reach, Uninterested and Disruptive Students

Strategies to improve student motivation and reduce classroom discipline problems!

  • Avoid the "number one motivation killer" for students in school.
  • Differentiate instruction without any added work for the teacher.
  • Learn 2 techniques guaranteed to engage students who won't do anything.
  • Learn dozens and dozens of strategies to motivate and reduce discipline problems. 

Who Should Attend:

 

  • Teachers K-12
  • Administrators/Principals
  • Special Education Teachers & Directors
  • Para-professionals
  • School Psychologists
  • Social Workers & Couselors

    Program Agenda

    8:30-10:00AM 
    Set Them Up for Success.  The most important motivational tools and how to use them. 

    • Avoid the “number one motivation killer” for kids in school.
    • Learn five phrases guaranteed to build relationships with any student.
    • The best response when a student asks, "Why do I have to?"
    • Motivate all students by learning a specific way to teach to their interests.

    10:00-10:15AM    Break

    10:15-11:00AM

    Differentiate Instruction with no Added Work for you.

    • Learn a word-by-word phrase so students never arugue homework consequences again.
    • Do what is best for every student without having other students complain.
    • Practice the 2x10, the best relationship building strategy.
    • Motivate students to complete tests, quizzes and homework.

    11:00-12:00PM

    Teachers Love Strategies. 

    • Dozens of specific creative teaching strategies guaranteed to motivate and reduce classroom disruptions.
    • Tests and quizzes can be fun when you use our creative strategies.
    • Make group work successful with our step by step process.

    12:00-1:00PM       Lunch (on your own)

    Brian is available to answer questions from 12:40-1:00PM about your specific classroom or student!


    1:00-2:15PM

    Diffuse Power Struggles. 

    • Diffuse any student in your class with our world famous five step process.
    • Learn to become a “second to last word person.”
    • Discover two words to say once students get mouthy to stop them in their tracks.
    • Learn exactly what to say when removing a student so they want to return to your class.
    • Two phrases that will have challenging students agreeing with consequences given.
    • Learn alternatives to detention,  in-school suspension, and suspension. 
    • What to say when you call home.   

     

    2:15-2:45PM         

    Can We Prevent Bullying?  

  • Do your students tease/pick on each other?  We can get this to stop using our techniques.

  • Understand why many schools and teachers inadvertently cause bullying.

  • The number one mistake teachers make when trying to stop bullying.

               

    2:45-3:00PM         

    The Power of Words. 

    • Learn a few simple phrases that change lives.

    3:00PM-3:15PM         

    Q and A with Brian if you want to stay!

     

    Webinar Follow up Training
    For an additional $35 you can participate in a one hour webinar (online seminar) follow up training session with your presenter.  Upon conclusion of this seminar, you will receive an email with a link to the webinar.  What if you are busy the day of the webinar?  No problem, you will be able to view the webinar "on demand" for one week.  You decide when, where and how often to watch the webinar.  You will be able to ask your presenter questions, submit case studies, and clarify techniques and strategies discussed during your workshop.  All you need is a computer with sound or a computer and a phone.

    Benefits

    • Complimentary copy of our best selling book Handling Difficult Parents.
    • Complimentary training manual – prepared specifically for your seminar, this manual will compliment the training you will receive.
    • Certificate of participation – Upon conclusion of the seminar, you will receive a certificate of participation which may be used to verify hours of attendance for meeting in-service requirements.

    Tuition

    Registration is $199 per participant.  Pay for 3 and a 4th attends free.  Pay for 5 and the 6th and 7th attend for free.  Call for special group pricing for 8 or more.  If you need us to bill your school, please provide a purchase order.


    Cancellation Policy

    You may cancel up to 72 hours in advance and receive a full refund.  Cancellation notices received in our office less than 72 hours prior to the seminar will be refunded less a $30 service charge.  Paid registrations are always transferable.  If you don't attend and don't cancel, you are still accountable for the registration fee.


    Satisfaction Guaranteed 


    If you are not completely satisfied with this seminar, we will refund your entire tuition fee.


    Confirmations


    You will receive a confirmation email 5-7 business days prior to the seminar.  If you do not receive this confirmation email, please call our office at 1-800-772-5227.  If you register for the seminar after this time frame, your confirmation will be verbal only. 
     


    Walk-in Registration


    Walk-ins are welcome.  Walk-in registrants must have a purchase order or present another method of payment.  No cash please.
     


    Registration Table


    On-site registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:45am.  The seminar promptly begins at 8:30am. 


    Video and Audio Taping


    Video and Audio taping are not permitted at our seminars.  However, our staff photographer may take pictures at our events.  These photos may be used in future publications and on our website.  Please let our photographer know if you do not wish to be photographed. 

  • Hotel Info
    Hotel:Holiday Inn-Syracuse
    City:Liverpool
    State:NY
    Address:441 Electronics Parkway
    Zip:13088
    Telephone:315-457-1122
    Parking:Free Parking
    Directions Link:click here

    Credit Info

    5 Continuing Professional Education Hours. Please check with local district for advanced approval for state credit. CPE hours are based on instructional time only and do not include breaks or the lunch break.

    University Semester Credit Option

    Semester hours, from University of the Pacific, Center for Professional and Continuing Education. $62 per credit.  Acceptable to most participants, including many on district funding or release time, as credit is awarded for additional, "Teacher-Friendly"TM, follow-up activities.  For Graduate Professional Development participants NOT pursuing an advanced degree at UOP. Enroll at the seminar, except in CT, NJ, OH, PA and WI.  Credit for seminars in these states, or for other UOP credit questions ONLY, call (800) 479-1995. 



    Presenter
    Brian Mendler

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    Testimonials
    Amazing content... I can't wait to start Monday with a new outlook.
    Julie Swenson
    English Teacher
    Champaign, IL


    Extremely entertaining, but powerful message!
    Sonya Rodriguez
    Math Teacher
    Corpus Christi, TX


    Very good ideas. So many strategies that I will actually use.
    Melissa McPeak
    Teacher
    Syracuse, NY


    Excellent! Easy to listen to...humorous, engaging, wealth of knowledge on the subject.
    Lindsey Brown
    Special Education Teacher
    Albany, NY


    I learned so much-you changed my life-now I can do it for my kids!
    Cynthia Murran
    Teacher
    Columbus, GA


    This is the first time in a long time that I wasn’t checking my watch throughout the day. If I want research, I will consult a text. If I want practical, take-to-the-classroom strategies. I will consult Brian!
    Laura Brannen
    Reading Specialist
    Philadelphia, PA


    Very dynamic & amimated with "real world" knowledge of subject matter.
    Eric Larson
    Assistant Principal
    Missoula, MT


    This is the best workshop I've ever been to & I 've been teaching since 1980.
    Jeanie Nance
    ESL
    Fayetteville, AR


    "I can not tell you how excited I am about the new found classroom control I have. This was the first time I have been to a workshop where the information was presented in a realistic style."
    David Radican
    Teacher
    Sacramento, California


    "Brian was great! The teachers loved him. He gave us some great strategies. Teachers loved “fair” versus “equal”."
    Chris Porter
    Principal
    St. Helena, South Carolina


    "Thank you for a refreshing and very usable workshop today. I thoroughly enjoyed your energy and dedication."
    Barbara Rubino
    8th grade teacher
    Elmwood Park, New Jersey


    "I wanted to let you know that your workshop was the best one I have attended in years. I was really impressed with your tactics and methods."
    Chip Gordon
    English Teacher
    Knoxville, Tennessee


    "I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for today's workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I appreciated your energy, enthusiasm, humor, and love for the children."
    Ashley Director
    Couselor
    Louisianna


    "First of all I wanted to tell you that I thought the seminar was fabulous. In the four years that I have been teaching this was the most useful seminar I have attended. I wanted to thank you! I came out of there with many ideas and strategies to take back to school today. Again, thanks for the phenomenal seminar! The day was well worth it."
    Beth Hidgem
    Teacher
    North Dakota


    Excellent information. Could listen to your ideas all day, every day.
    Holly Seibert
    Special Education Teacher
    Columbus, OH


    "Outstanding, energetic, and engaging. The material was very well presented and easily understood."
    Vincent Pagan
    Administrator
    Manchester, NH


    "Mr. Mendler had really high energy and was an interactive presenter. I would recommend this workshop."
    Gabriela Panayoti
    Resource Teacher
    Saddle Brook, NJ


    "It was refreshing to hear 'real' advice and commentary for once! Honestly, this was the best conference I've been to."
    Kimberly Hale
    4th Grade Teacher
    Fredericksburg, VA


    "This is the best I've ever been to and I've been teaching since 1980."
    Jeanie Nance
    ESL
    Fayetteville, AR


    "I can definitely apply your seminar to my classroom. Love the energy, expressions, and real situations."
    Brenda Atkinson
    2nd Grade Teacher
    Billings, MT


    "Absolutely incredible and inspiring. Thanks!"
    Casey Schaefer
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Missoula, MT


    "I loved everything he had to say. His message was inspirational."
    Ashley Nelson
    English Teacher
    Little Rock, AR


    "Very enjoyable, entertaining, and educational."
    Foster Harris
    Principal
    Shreveport, LA


    "Mr. Mendler kept our interest and was energetic and knowledgeable. He was great and you could feel his passion!"
    Janet Krahe
    Special Education Teacher
    Topeka, KS


    "Thank you! I feel ready to jump into the toughest classroom in the world!"
    Amelia Duke
    Deaf Education Teacher
    Columbia, SC


    "Wonderful energy and presentation style. Mr. Mendler gave great, practical information that I know I can use right now!!"
    Jen Minnis
    7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
    Kansas City, MO


    "Awesome presentation of information in an entertaining way!"
    Tammy Briggs
    8th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher
    Augusta, GA


    "This was the best seminar I have EVER been to!"
    Rob Gosselin
    Teacher
    Manchester, NH


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