213 Fullarton Road
Eastwood SA 5063
Workshops
Mark Le Messurier regularly presents at workshops and conferences for schools, parents and interested groups throughout Australia, Asia and New Zealand. If you would like Mark to present a workshop for your school or group click on the appropriate workshop below and then click on the booking link on that page.
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Workshops for 2009
In 2009 the following workshops will be offered.For educators and allied professionals (most of these are half day presentations)
Workshop 1Learning Differently: Reflecting on Dyslexia (and Specific Learning Difficulties)
Workshop 2
The 'A' Students: What's to know when working Asperger Syndrome and ADHD students?
Workshop 3
Mentoring: A unique South Australian program inspiring transformation in students
needing that extra care
Workshop 4
Positive Connections with Learning: Motivation beyond curriculum and tell-offs.
A handout from the Third International SPELD Conference, held in Adelaide April
2007 can be viewed here. A handout from
Mark's Keynote presentation from SPELD New Zealand's INC International Conference
2007 can also be viewed here.
Workskop 5
Teaching Tough Kids. This one day very practical workshop is presented to enrich the ways we think and work with the kids Mark affectionately calls the Tough Kids. The presentation is taken directly from his latest book, Teaching Tough Kids, released internationally by the Routledge, Taylor and Francis Publishing Group in London, in July 2009.
Workskop 6
Setting up for Success: 'Teachers make the difference'. This one day workshop is based
on Mark's highly popular book Cognitive
Behavioural Training: a How-to Guide for Successful Behaviour, and his latest
book Teaching Tough Kids.
For parents (each of these is about a one and a half hour presentation)
Workshop 7What Are You Setting Your Child up for?
Workshop 8
How to Build Better behaviours
Workshop 9
Ideas to Build Your Child's Emotional Resilience
Workshop 10
Got Homework Problems? There are solutions
All workshops can be lengthened or shortened and the content can be rearranged to meet specific needs. Just ask.
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Workshop Testimonials
Mark is a charismatic speaker. I could listen to him for hours. I love his up
close and real stories about students who learn differently. I always come
away with a pearl of wisdom to challenge my thinking and improve my practice.
One of Mark's pearls, that I've often shared with others is that girls work
hard to please; boys work hard to please someone they have a good relationship
with.
Psychologist & Clinical Director of SPELD, South Australia
I have asked Mark to present on several occasions to my school community.
Mark's insights into effective ways to support our children and his
understanding of 'what makes our children tick' is always illuminating and
thought provoking. We come away not only with some great strategies to help
our children to be successful, but also feel affirmed as teachers and parents
that we are on the right track.
Principal
St. Monica's Parish School
Walkerville, South Australia
The attendees at the SPELD Queensland workshop were delighted with Mark's
presentation on Cognitive Behavioural Training this year. He gave very
practical strategies to support them to find effective ways to help their
children succeed.
Mark is a dynamic and empathetic presenter who knows his stuff - as a result
his rapport with his audience is very high! As a SPELD organisation we were
thrilled not only with the way in which Mark delivered his workshop, but also
with the fact that his content was backed up by sound research.
Mark is a dynamic presenter. He builds a great rapport with the audience
and they respond to him well. The information he delivers is current and
well researched which builds credibility in his content. He matches his
pace to suit the needs of the group.
Senior Consultant, Behaviour Team
Catholic Education Office, South Australia
Participating in Mark's workshops is an opportunity not to be missed.
Mark's greatest strength is that he speaks as a parent and his wisdom is from
experience. Parents easily identified with his practical insights into
parenting in today's world. They came away from the series of workshops both
affirmed in their parenting and challenged to explore very realistic
suggestions for enhancing their parenting skills and nurturing
emotional resilience in their children.
Family, School Community Pastoral Worker
All Saints Primary School, South Australia
Most of our staff have attended professional workshops run by Mark and always
return energised and with new initiatives. Knowing this we invited Mark to
work with our parent community. He offered real, practical ideas for parents
to develop better relationships with their children. Just his wonderful sense
of humour helps parents to cope better who find themselves in trying
situations!
St Joseph's, Hectorville, South Australia
Our parents were really looking forward to hearing Mark speak because they
were interested in the topic and had heard a lot about his reputation for
working with young people.The presentation was meaningful and thought-provoking yet at the same time there were moments of light-heartedness and wonderful humour that we appreciated and enjoyed. Mark's style is honest, warm and engaging.
The presentation included a range of facts, research statistics and interesting / humorous anecdotes that kept the audience involved and engaged throughout the evening. Some parents commented that it was over too soon and many parents commented on how much they enjoyed Mark's presentation.
It's clear that Mark is passionate about helping young people to reach their
full potential.
School Counsellor
St Ignatius Junior School
South Australia
Mark has worked with the St. Mary's College staff in a professional
development capacity, and with new parents exploring issues around transition.
He is an engaging presenter, who connects with his audience by drawing on his
considerable experience as an educator, as well as sound academic research.
I confidently recommend Mark as a presenter on all issues associated with
student wellbeing and learning needs.
Principal
St Mary's College
Adelaide, South Australia
Mark's presentation was one of the most informative and engaging I have ever
been to. His friendly and humorous style had my colleagues asking, "Where did
that day go?"
Mark's presentation was so powerful that we had him presenting to teachers
from our cluster within a month of us having seen him as counsellors.
DECS, School Counsellor Lonsdale Heights CPC-7 School
South Australia
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