Equipping Minds Annual Conference : Certification Course

The Equipping Minds Conference trains educators, therapists, parents, and other specialists in our multi-disciplinary approach, which increases anyone’s capacity to learn. You will be learn the cognitive exercises to increase processing, executive functioning, working memory, attention, social skills, reasoning skills, comprehension, and self-regulation to improve academics and life skills that Dr. Brown developed. You will learn the role of neuro-developmental therapy, sound therapy, vestibular therapy, nutritional therapy, vision exercises, and trauma informed practices.  You will be provided with a proven set of exercises in these areas through a hands-on approach. This conference is designed for those who want to implement this program into their private practice, learning center, school or home.

1. Fairfield Marriott Frankfort, KY  2 Best Western Frankfort, KY Ask for an interior room 3. Hampton Inn Frankfort, KY 

How will it work if you chose online in a group or alone:

1. You’ll receive the meeting room link for ZOOM meeting and will receive the recording links after each session allowing you to watch it again.
2. You will need your Equipping Minds workbooks and the new Equipping Minds cards.
3. You will need a sheet protector, dry erase marker, and games listed on the Equipping Minds SHOP.
4. You will receive the handouts and power points from the speakers.
5. You will be able to ask questions during the sessions. It will be interactive.
6. You can allow your children to participate in the sessions during the game times. If you were coming with a group, perhaps you can watch it together.
7.  You will receive your documentation/certificates for attendance, PD hours, and CEU’s after completing all of the sessions.

*Level 1 Certification in Equipping Minds Cognitive Development Curriculum for those who attend all three days and display competence in the implementation of the program.You will meet with Dr. Brown for your certification assessment. A certificate of attendance will be provided for all participants who attend all sessions for CEU and PD Credits.Course

Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Sessions for Level 1 April 14-16

• Participants will learn the research behind Equipping Minds Cognitive Development Curriculum and neuroplasticity.
• Participants will learn cognitive training exercises in visual and auditory processing, working and long-term memory, attention, comprehension, executive functioning, logic, and reasoning. This will be the main focus. 
• Participants will learn the principles of the Mediated Learning Experience of Dr. Reuven Feuerstein
• Participants will learn the efficient and deficient cognitive functions identified by Dr. Feuerstein at the input, output, and elaboration phase of learning.
• Participants will learn how whole person wellness relates to cognitive function and how mind and body health effect brain development.
• Participants will learn seven primitive reflexes, the symptoms associated with each, how to assess, and how to integrate.
• Participants will learn how to assess the visual, auditory, vestibular, and cognitive systems and which interventions to use.
• Participants will learn classroom connection guidelines for math, spelling, vocabulary, reading, history, science, and writing using Equipping Minds.
• Participants will understand the mind of the struggling learner.
• Participants will learn how to use the Equipping Minds Cognitive Curriculum workbook and the ROSES program.
• Participants will learn Aristotle’s Ten Categories of Being and how to implement into therapy and the classroom setting to increase comprehension and social and emotional learning.
• Participants will learn the benefits of rehabilitating the auditory system with Sound Therapy.
• Participants will learn trauma-informed strategies and interventions.

*The Level 2 Certification class is open to all who are already registered for or have completed Level 1. A certificate of attendance will be provided for all participants who attend all sessions for CEU and PD Credits.

Objectives,Learning Outcomes, and Sessions for Level 2 April 16-18 You will be with Level 1 participants on April 16.

• Participants will learn how the underlying cognitive skills needed in academics, the goals for an IEP or SEP, and the EM exercises to use.
• Participants will learn advanced and modified cognitive training exercises in visual and auditory processing, working and long-term memory, attention, comprehension, executive functioning, logic, and reasoning. This will be the main focus. 
• Participants will learn how to conduct and evaluation/dynamic assessment.
• Participants will learn how to write recommendations and understand psychological testing.
• Participants will learn how whole person wellness relates to cognitive function and how mind and body health effect brain development.
• Participants will learn seven primitive reflexes, the symptoms associated with each, how to assess, and how to integrate.
• Participants will learn how to assess the visual, auditory, vestibular, and cognitive systems and which interventions to use.
• Participants will learn advanced classroom connection guidelines for math, spelling, vocabulary, reading, history, science, and writing using Equipping Minds.
• Participants will learn study skills which implement EM principles.
• Participants will learn how to develop their learning center.
• Participants will learn how to implement in the classroom with large and small groups.
• Participants will learn how EM is being implemented with adult learners with cognitive impairments.
• Participants will learn the benefits of rehabilitating the auditory system with Sound Therapy.
• Participants will learn trauma-informed strategies and interventions.