Children's Forum: Brain research and child development expert to offer free public workshops

Children's Forum: Brain research and child development expert to offer free public workshops
Dr Medina to share strategies for teaching children and understanding brain functions

The 2011 Children's Forum welcomes author and brain researcher Dr. John Medina to Walla Walla for a variety of events on March 8 and 9. Community members, parents and school district employees will have an opportunity to interact with Dr. Medina during his visit. All events are open to the public.

Learn more about Medina at: www.brainrules.net

Sixth Children's Forum Schedule of Events:
Parent Forum
- Tuesday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m.
- St. Patrick's Church (Blanchett Hall)
- Free Dinner and Child Care

Public Forum
- Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.
- Whitman College (Maxey Hall) - Free

The Sixth Children's Forum
"Resilience- Building Blocks to Healthy Individuals"
Featuring Dr. John Medina, Keynote Speaker
March 9, 2011
Cordiner Auditorium, Whitman College Campus

Agenda
- 8:00 a.m. - Doors open
- 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. - Introduction of Children's Forum mission and theme; then welcome to Dr. Medina
- 8:30 to 10 a.m. - Dr. Medina, part one
- 10 to 10:15 a.m. - Stand up and stretch break
- 10:15- 11 a.m. - Dr. Medina, part two
- 11 to 11:15 a.m. - Questions and Answers from the floor
- 11:15 to 12:00 p.m. - Lincoln Alternative High School Principal Jim Sporleder and two Lincoln High School students will speak on "Relationship"
- Noon: Adjourn

For more information contact: Teri Barila, Children's Forum Coordinator: theresa.barila@wwcc.edu - 509-386-5855 and Dr. Linda Boggs, Assistant Superintendent, WWPS: lboggs@wwps.org - 509.526.6733