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What Participants Are Saying

Workshops rated from 1 to 5 (1-Weak... 5-Strong)
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"The content was very relevant for use in the classroom. It explains the what, why, how and when relating to strategies. Heather was very positive and kept things moving and exciting. LOVE IT! Great strategies to add to my bag of tricks and use tomorrow in my classroom."
—Amanda Cordes, 4th grade Teacher

"Heather was very personable. She really knew her content and made us feel capable. This made me feel hopeful about dealing with behavior issues – engagement is a major part."
—June Rogers, 5th grade teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning & Active Engagement Day 1
Date: October 25, 2010
Location: Clermont, FL
Presenter: Heather DeMao
Rating: ★★★★★


"Excellent aid – materials alone make it worthwhile. Dawn was very receptive, gave clear explanations and was very motivating. She gave good examples to help illustrate concepts. Please come back!"
—Patricia Concha, Teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning & Active Engagement with Math Examples
Date:  June 25, 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Presenter: Dawn Odum
Rating: ★★★★★


"The entire day was phenomenal! I learned so much and can’t wait to start using this on Monday. Sarah was inspirational and kept the group engaged. She knew the information completely. I’m glad we got to have her."
—Elizabeth Elmgreen-Meraz, 6th grade teacher

"Excellent research-based content – very engaging and rich. I’m excited to start using the structures with my students. Sarah was very motivational – a pleasure, great personality and modeled the structures very enthusiastically! I enjoyed the workshop immensely. I have been wanting to incorporate cooperative learning but did not have the confidence or knowledge to put it in place. This class has changed that."
—Roseanne Costello, Middle School Math teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning & Active Engagement
Date:  October 23, 2010
Location: San Clemente, CA
Presenter: Sarah Backner
Rating: ★★★★★


"Great! Easy, practical and effective strategies to improve learning in my classroom! Tom was lively, fun and engaging! Fabulous instructor – made the day fly by."
— Deanna Ratz, 4th grade teacher

"Immediately applicable. I know what I am going to try Monday! I’ve heard so many good things about Kagan structures…I will gladly give up a Saturday to learn! Tom was very personable and energetic."
— Shauna Moore, Instructional Coach



Workshop: Kagan's Meet the Challenge: English Language Learners in the Regular Classroom
Date:  October 30, 2010
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Presenter: Tom Searl
Rating: ★★★★★


"There is so much great info available. I feel as if I am walking out of here with a vast array of strategies and ideas to use in my classroom. Kris really made Kagan come alive! She was friendly, nice and informative. She was also very knowledgeable about Kagan and cooperative learning."
—Amy Wyatt, 8th grade Resource teacher

"I can easily see this in use in my classroom after only 1 day of training. Kris was a very good presenter. She had a nice balance of fun with work, was easy to listen to, and kept me engaged and feeling positive about using Kagan in my classroom. Can’t wait for the next training!"
—Micki Stonewall, Title 1 grades 3-5 teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning & Active Engagement
Date: October 22, 2010
Location: Tama, IA
Presenter: Kris Osthoff
Rating: ★★★★★


"The content was applicable to every class. I learned very helpful strategies to use in my classroom. Wendy was amazing! This was, by far, the best training session I've ever attended. Wendy was engaging, helpful and energetic. I'm excited to start the year with these great strategies!"
— Brittney Cramer, Teacher

"Exactly what I need – exactly what I’m ready for! Wendy gave a strong, vibrant, fluid presentation. She is very enthusiastic and knows the trenches very well. She has a lot of specific application. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
— Juneanne Demek, 5th grade Language arts/Science teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning & Active Engagement 1-Day
Date: September 2, 2010
Location: Vienna, VA
Presenter: Wendy Burke
Rating: ★★★★★


"Structures are exciting and will add variety and engagement leading to high achievement. And I can spice it up with the silly and goofy brain breaks. Elisha was high energy, on task, driven, knowledgeable and believes in Kagan. Thank you! Go Kagan! In education, you are needed."
—Andrea Dampier, Teacher

"Elisha was energetic and captivating. She did a fantastic job and kept a tough group engaged and excited. One of the best professional development workshops I’ve been to!"
—Robert Ayres, Teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Secondary Block Scheduleâ„¢
Date:  October 23, 2010
Location: Fort Pierce, FL
Presenter: Elisha Jennings
Rating: ★★★★★


"I was absolutely amazed to attend a professional development conference that served the needs of EVERY type of educator! Kagan Cooperative Learning serves the needs of ALL learners! Rob was so engaging, lively, honest and down-to-earth. After my 1st year of teaching, I highly considered leaving the profession. I was frustrated that I didn’t have the tools and skills to serve their social and emotional needs. I feel so grateful to have now learned about cooperative learning!"
— Dana Haug, 5th grade teacher

“This is very applicable to all grade levels and content areas. Very few workshops apply K-12 without stretching it. Rob is a great presenter – knowledgeable, personable and well organized.”
– RoAnn Gutierrez, teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Success Institute
Date:  August 30-September 3, 2010
Location: Lacey, WA
Presenter: Rob Jutras
Rating: ★★★★★


"Christi was wonderful. If ever I had a doubt about the effectiveness of brain breaks, energizers, team builders, or class builders, it was put to rest during this training. Time seemed to fly. I learned so much, and I am excited to walk away from the training with several new strategies I feel comfortable using."
—Derin Henry, 3rd grade Math/Science teacher



Workshop: Kagan Dynamic Trainer
Date:  June 22-23, 2010
Location: Tampa, FL
Presenter: Christi Brown
Rating: ★★★★★




"Very informative and user friendly. Angela was extremely organized and efficient with information delivery. I enjoyed her modeling the practice and then allowing us time to practice the newly learned material. My teachers love the 1st training and were very complimentary. I am glad I came and learned more as an Administrator."
— Scarlett M. Copeland, Principal

"Wonderful strategies for my students to be engaged. Angela was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and encouraging."
— Teresa Lewis, 5th grade teacher



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning & Active Engagement Day 2
Date:  October 16, 2010
Location: Baxley, GA
Presenter: Angela Pinkerton
Rating: ★★★★★


"Excellent and useful content! Rachel was knowledgeable and energizing. She kept my attention. This was better than any workshop I’ve attended in 38 years of teaching!"
—Robert Hanske, AP Teacher/Gifted Coordinator

"Eye-opening and refreshing! This workshop recharged me! Rachel is hands down the BEST instructor I’ve ever had. Her energy and passion made the workshop fun and worth it! I feel so motivated to get back to work!"
—Jennifer Webster, SPED Teacher 9th-10th Science



Workshop: Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning & Active Engagement Days 1 & 2
Date:  October 12-13, 2010
Location: East Moline, IL
Presenter: RachelTreaster
Rating: ★★★★★