Equipping Minds Training & Certification 2023 Level 1 & Level 2 April 17-21 9-5 EST

Equipping Minds of All Ages and Abilities

April 17 -19 Level 1 9am- 5pm EST    April 19-21 Level 2 9am-5pm EST

• You will have access to the conference sessions so you can watch later if you miss any. 

This is a crucial time to equip more parents, therapists, and educators in Equipping Minds. 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 be introduced to the theories of neuroplasticity, the role of nutrition, neuro-developmental and primitive reflex therapy, sound therapy, vestibular therapy, vision exercises, trauma informed practices, and cognitive developmental therapy. 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 school, private practice, learning center, workplace, adult living center, treatment center, church, orphanage, or home. Helpful for those with Autism Spectrum, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Gifted, Learning Challenges, ADD/ADHD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Memory, Comprehension, Down Syndrome, Processing Disorders, Dementia, Executive Functioning, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Specific Learning Disabilities, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

You can receive PD and CEU credits as well as certification. If you are unable to join us in person, the online course will be interactive and engaging. You will receive the 2018 Equipping Minds Cognitive Development Curriculum (teacher workbook) and the student workbook. You will have access to the recordings. If you are not able to join us in person, you can purchase the online course or USB recording and watch it at your own pace.  LIMITED IN PERSON SPOTS. 

Join me in Frankfort, KY April 17-21 or we will have groups meeting in Granbury & Frisco, TX, Raleigh, NC, West Palm Beach, FL, Middleburg, VA & Upland, CA. You can also join online and watch later if needed. All sessions are recorded and those who attend will have access.

1. Best Western Frankfort, KY $110 plus tax Ask for an interior room 2. Hampton Inn Frankfort, KY $133 plus tax 3.Fairfield Marriott  $119 Frankfort, KY  4. Holiday Inn Express Frankfort, KY                              

• HOST SITES
• Frankfort, KY with Dr. Carol Brown
• Frisco, Texas with Dr. Patti Nason: The 2 Edged Sword
• https://the2edgedsword.com/our-resources/
• Granbury, TX with Karen Haggard:Literacy Consulting Specialties
• http://www.literacyconsultingspecialties.com/contact-us.html
• Middleburg. VA with Faith Berens: Faith Berens
• https://faithberens.com
• Raleigh, NC
• Upland, CA with Michele Fairchild: A Different Drummer Dyslexia
• https://adifferentdrummerdyslexiaservices.com
• West Palm Beach, FL with Terri Krueger
• Watch online from anywhere in the world.

How will it work if you chose the Online option with a group or alone

1. Groups at our host sites will watch online with an EM therapist to have the benefit or playing the games together and learning in community. Everyone will 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. Blink, Set, unifix cubes, Spot it are essential and Yo Millard Fillmore and Color Code strongly recommended. Stare Jr. can wait.
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're alone.
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.*Limited scholarships or payment plans are available. Please contact Dr. Brown: Cbrown@equippingminds.com 

Course Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Sessions for Level 1 April 17-19

• 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 how building cognitive skills can prevent school violence.
• 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 19-21 You will be with Level 1 participants on April 19.

• Participants will learn 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.

See the conference hosts & guest presenters