“Joe's full day of presentations really hit the mark. He had something for everyone.” ~ Colleen, San Francisco, CA
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As a nationally recognized author, former classroom teacher, now university professor and parent educator, Joe brings innovation, energy, recognition and high standards to both his presentations and his work as co-founder of the Middle School Years, the online resource for thriving during the middle school years.
Joe’s work has been reported across numerous media outlets, including nationally syndicated television morning shows, and a collection of print and online parenting publications. His background as a teacher and coach paved the way to his first book title, A Parents’ Guide to the Middle School Years, published by Random House. |
Presentation Format
In order to impact the largest number of parents possible, Joe plans for a full-day visit to your school site. Joe will work with you to identify a series of topics that can be presented in a variety of different ways. There are two itineraries below that were used by schools in the past. All presentation days include 20 copies of Joe's book, A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years.
Sample Itineraries:
In order to impact the largest number of parents possible, Joe plans for a full-day visit to your school site. Joe will work with you to identify a series of topics that can be presented in a variety of different ways. There are two itineraries below that were used by schools in the past. All presentation days include 20 copies of Joe's book, A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years.
Sample Itineraries:
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Itinerary Sample #1
8:30 - 9:30am - Presentation Topic #1 for Parents 9:45 - 10:45am - Presentation Topic #2 for Parents 11:00 - 12:00pm - Presentation Topic #3 for Parents 12:15 - 1:00pm - Lunch with Parent Association Members 1:00 - 1:45pm - Student Discussion Group #1 1:45 - 2:30pm - Student Discussion Group #2 |
Itinerary Sample #2
8:30 - 9:30am - Presentation Topic #1 for Parents 9:45 - 10:45am - Presentation Topic #2 for Parents 11:00 - 12:00pm - Presentation Topic #3 for Parents 12:15 - 1:30pm - Lunch with Parent Association Members 1:45 - 2:30pm - Meeting with School Administration Break 7:00 - 8:15pm - Evening presentation for parents |
"Middle School is not the time to step back, but the time to step forward. Thank you for introducing us to the path for building closer communication with our kids."
~ Jackie, New York, NY |
Presentation Topics
Joe will work with you to create a list of presentation topics that are of high interest for your parents. In the past, parents have asked about the following topics: Parent Presentation Topics:
Student Discussion Topics:
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