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RAFT Workshops
RAFT Workshops
RAFT's workshop program is designed to enrich educational programs by facilitating the practice of hands-on teaching across the curriculum. RAFT's material-based, hands-on workshops are unique in that each workshop attendee receives RAFT materials to support implementation of the activities shared in the class.
View workshops in our Event Calendar.
Schedule at a Glance
» Innovation Institute: 2 Day Institute (San Jose)
» Monet Motifs
» STREAM – Integrating Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math with RAFT Activity Kits and Idea Sheets
» Science Institute: 2 Day Institute (San Jose)
» Easy Painting Principals
» Exploring Geometry with Paper Folding
» Early Education Math Institute (Redwood City)
» 3rd - 5th Grade Math Institute: 2-Day Institute (San Jose)
» Science Institute (Redwood City)
» Innovation Institute (Redwood City)
» Making Your Egypt Lessons Come Alive
» Fresh Cut Flower Arranging 101
» The Mandala
» Two Books by Two Gals
» Circle Time, Rhythm & Routine
» 3rd - 5th Grade Math Institute: 3-Day Institute (Redwood City)
» Making Books with Kids
» Quilts for Classrooms
» Early Education Math Institute (San Jose)
» Middle School Math Institute: 2-Day Institute (San Jose)
» The Magic and Mystery of Magnets
» One Stroke Painting
» Easy Strategies to Support and Enhance Fine Motor Skills
» Social & Emotional Learning
» Coaching and Mentoring Skills
» Hooked on Books
» History of Writing: An Introduction
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Enrollment Policy
Waitlist Policy
Due to the popularity of RAFT workshops, we do maintain waitlists. There is no charge to be placed on a waitlist, and there is no obligation to attend the class should a spot become available. Should a spot open up in a class, RAFT will contact waitlist registrants in order of registration to offer the opportunity to enroll at that point. RAFT requests that waitlist registrants do not make plans to attend a class unless they have been contacted; seats are only made available if we have received a cancellation from a registered participant.
HideEarn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
All RAFT workshops offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from either San Jose State University or Foothill College, depending on the class.
Foothill College
All Foothill LINC program classes earn the participant 1/2 CEU for each 6-hour class (12 hours = 1 CEU). For LINC classes taught as part of the RAFT schedule, the cost of CEUs is included in the registration fee. On the day of the class, all participants are expected to complete the Foothill College registration paperwork to formally register for the class. Completing this registration both helps pay for the cost of the program and is necessary for earning the CEUs from Foothill. Foothill will invoice RAFT and participants can then access their transcripts.
San Jose State University (SJSU)
Participants can purchase one CEU from SJSU for every 10 hours of RAFT workshop instruction completed within a semester. This includes hands-on and non-Foothill computer classes. The cost is $60 for each CEU. Simply request a SJSU registration form from RAFT and submit to SJSU both the form and your check payable to SJSU. Partial units are not available; Foothill class hours and hours from previous terms are not applicable.
For more information, please contact RAFT at (408) 451-1421 or .
HideFees and Cancellations
Fees are listed after each class description, all materials included. Non-members who meet our membership guidelines can participate for a slightly higher fee. Classes fill up fast, so participants are encouraged to register and pay in advance, or provide a deposit. Fees are nontransferable, and refunds are only granted if you cancel at least one week prior to class. All refunds are paid with a RAFT Gift Card. If you fail to attend class or cancel after the one-week deadline, you will not be given a refund. Deposits are returned when the class is completed, or if you cancel one or more weeks in advance.
You can register online or by phone at (408) 451-1421.
To cancel your enrollment in a class - email or call 408-451-1421.
HideClass Locations
RAFT workshops are currently held at one of the following locations. Please verify the location of your class(es) when registering.
RAFT San Jose
1355 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose (near 101 and 880)RAFT Redwood City
101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065
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| Innovation Institute: 2 Day Institute (San Jose): RAFT Innovation Institute is a professional and personal development offering that helps educators create an environment to think freely and encourage imagination and curiosity. The course focuses on Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity: the 4C's that are the backbone for 21st Century learning and innovation skills. The Institute introduces educators to concepts and ideas which reinforce these skills with hands-on activities that is engaging and encourage problem-solving with children. INSTRUCTOR: Greg Brown is the current Director of Education at Resource Area For Teaching (RAFT), in San Jose, CA. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of all grade levels COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) ADDITIONAL DATES: | Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT San Jose |  | |
| Monet Motifs: The masterpieces of Monet will help mesh your students' book projects and creative writing with the artwork. First, muse Monet's motifs found in marvelous children's books (both biographies and fiction). Then, use motif add-ons from RAFT to combine Monet's works in ascending levels of complexity. Throughout the art lessons, you will see connections to literature, creative writing, and science. INSTRUCTOR: Adele Stinson is a retired teacher from Northwood School (Berryessa District). She studied art history at the Universidad de Madrid, Espana (Spain) taught by the curator of the Prado Museum and at the Sorbonne. Adele has taught art history/craft classes at Northwood, Summerdale and Ruskin. TARGET AUDIENCE: Pre K - 5th Grade Educators COST: $20 for members; $35.00 for non-members | Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | RAFT Redwood City |  | |
| STREAM – Integrating Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math with RAFT Activity Kits and Idea Sheets: Going beyond STEM, we will integrate curriculum to engage students with thoughtfully designed lessons and projects. RAFT kits and idea sheets, STREAM Templates, resources, guidance, and samples will be provided. You will have time to work with each other to plan for next year! Addresses Common Core Science and Math writing standards as well as Next Gen science standards. Geared toward Grades 2-8, but the process can work at any grade level. INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Brooking is a teacher at Wilson Elementary. She is a long time RAFT member and an Innovation Fellow. TARGET AUDIENCE: 2nd - 8th Grade Educators COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) |    | |
| Science Institute: 2 Day Institute (San Jose): During this fast-moving, 2-day Science Institute, RAFT instructors will present twelve specific hands-on activities that cover core curriculum topics in Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth Science. Learn how to include the practices emphasized in the Next Generation Science Standards such as asking questions, using models, analyzing data, and making connections to math. Participants will do the activities and take home a set of classroom materials ready for immediate use. A thought-provoking guest speaker will also be featured. INSTRUCTOR: Eric Welker is a former high school science and math teacher with 13 years of classroom experience. Eric has supervised and mentored many student teachers, providing them with effective strategies for classroom management, differentiated instruction, and learning strategies. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis on science education and is pursuing a master’s degree in teacher leadership. He works full-time at RAFT as a master teacher, activity developer, and mentor/coach helping new and experienced teachers incorporate RAFT activities into their curricula and answering pedagogy-related questions. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of all grade levels COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) ADDITIONAL DATES: | Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT San Jose | | |
| Easy Painting Principals: Learn techniques for showing distance on a two-dimensional surface. Including design elements and principles, and the history of perspective. INSTRUCTOR: Patti Henry has taught art at all levels since 1966, including nearly 13 years in the Art Dept. at SJSU, and has been offering creative and unique RAFT workshops for several years. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of all grade levels COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | | |
| Exploring Geometry with Paper Folding: Explore ways of presenting Geometric concepts and theorems using paper, scissors, straight edge and a pen. Have your students discover geometric relationships and concepts with hands on activities. Explore the world of geometry through an avenue of paper folding fun and discovery. Concepts to be presented include: an angle has one and only one bisector, vertical angles are congruent, if 2 sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite these sides are congruent, 3 lines that bisect the angles of a triangle are equidistant from the triangle sides and much more! INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Pines Laurie worked in the computer industry for 24 years and then quit to follow her life-long dream of teaching. She taught high school mathematics for 13 years, during which time she was awarded an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educators Fellowship and worked for 1 year in Washington, DC in the House and the Senate on education legislation. Laurie is also a professional story teller and has performed at storytelling concerts and festivals in CA and DC. She has found that incorporating stories into the curriculum at any level to introduce and augment the lesson acts as a surprising potent magnet to students' desire to learn. TARGET AUDIENCE: 7th - 12th Grade Math Educators COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom B) | | |
| Early Education Math Institute (Redwood City): Start the new school year with activities and ideas that address Pre-K through 2nd grade math concepts. Games and materials to extend lessons beyond the workbook page and support the transition kindergarten student will be presented. All are appropriate for use in the classroom or as a take-home activity. A resource list, activity models, literature links, and websites will be shared. INSTRUCTORS: Juanita Ryan Juanita Ryan is employed as an Education Associate at the RAFT Redwood City where she is in charge of all things science. She retired from the Berryessa Union School District in San Jose after 36 years of teaching 1st-5th grades at Toyon School. Juanita has worked as a curriculum writer/workshop presenter for NASA, SETI, the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA). She is the recipient of several awards, including the Berryessa Union School District Teacher of the Year Award, The Tech Museum’s Dreambuilders Award, and the AMGEM Award for Science Teaching Excellence in California. Her personal “claim to fame” was when, at the age of 50, she spent 4 weeks camping on an Antarctic glacier as a research team member of ANSMET (Antarctic Search for Meteorites). Susan Sakaguchi Susan Sakaguchi is a former special education teacher with 30+ years of experience working with K-5th grade students with a wide variety of learning disabilities. Susan holds a master’s degree in special education from Santa Clara University and is currently assisting new special educators who are fulfilling the requirements for clearing their credentials through the BTSA program. In addition to mentoring with the Silicon Valley New Teacher Project, she has co-presented workshops at the RAFT in Redwood City and San Jose. TARGET AUDIENCE: Pre K - 2nd grade educators COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) | Tuesday, July 9, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT Redwood City |  | |
| 3rd - 5th Grade Math Institute: 2-Day Institute (San Jose): Join us for 2 days of enriching RAFT ideas that give you the tools to enhance your mathematics curriculum and to align it with the National Common Core Mathematics Standards! Our summer hands-on Mathematics Institute for 3rd to 5th grade educators offers numerous exciting ideas for teaching number sense in the base ten system, place value, properties of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, word problems, fractions, and more. Discover how hands-on RAFT ideas bring Common Core concepts to life. RAFT assumes that participants have prior knowledge of grade content before taking this course. INSTRUCTORS: Jeanne Lazzarini is RAFT’s Mathematics Activity Developer specializing in Mathematics Education and has a lifetime Single Subject CA Teaching Credential in Mathematics (K - adult). Her educational background includes a B.S. in Mathematics with honors from Santa Clara University and having attended the Masters in Teaching Mathematics graduate program at UC Davis, in addition to post-graduate studies in Computer Science from Santa Clara University. She has taught adult satellite tracking classes for the Dept of Defense, GATE Math classes for San Jose Unified, first grade (2 years) and Jr. High Math (7 years) at a Catholic school, and Summer Bellarmine High School Geometry. Tsing Bardin has been working with elementary school teachers and in university teacher training programs for many years. She has retired from teaching physics at SJSU and at City College of San Francisco. TARGET AUDIENCE: 3rd-5th grade math educators COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) ADDITIONAL DATES: | Tuesday, July 9, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT San Jose | | |
| Science Institute (Redwood City): During this fast-moving, 2-day Science Institute, RAFT instructors will present twelve specific hands-on activities that cover core curriculum topics in Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth Science. Learn how to include the practices emphasized in the Next Generation Science Standards such as asking questions, using models, analyzing data, and making connections to math. Participants will do the activities and take home a set of classroom materials ready for immediate use. A thought-provoking guest speaker will also be featured. INSTRUCTOR: Eric Welker is a former high school science and math teacher with 13 years of classroom experience. Eric has supervised and mentored many student teachers, providing them with effective strategies for classroom management, differentiated instruction, and learning strategies. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis on science education and is pursuing a master’s degree in teacher leadership. He works full-time at RAFT as a master teacher, activity developer, and mentor/coach helping new and experienced teachers incorporate RAFT activities into their curricula and answering pedagogy-related questions. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of all grade levels COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) | Wednesday, July 10, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT Redwood City | | |
| Innovation Institute (Redwood City): RAFT Innovation Institute is a professional and personal development offering that helps educators create an environment to think freely and encourage imagination and curiosity. The course focuses on Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity: the 4C's that are the backbone for 21st Century learning and innovation skills. The Institute introduces educators to concepts and ideas which reinforce these skills with hands-on activities that is engaging and encourage problem-solving with children. INSTRUCTOR: Greg Brown is the current Director of Education at Resource Area For Teaching (RAFT), in San Jose, CA. TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators of all grade levels COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) | Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT Redwood City | | |
| Making Your Egypt Lessons Come Alive: Want your students to feel excited about Egypt? Come away with 3 hands on projects that you can use to further integrate Egyptian History with Art! INSTRUCTOR: Linda Evans has been teaching for twenty years. She is currently teaching at Los Gatos Christian School as the Art Teacher for Junior Kindergarten thru Eighth Grade. She loves it when she can transform a student or an adult attitude from, "I can't do this," to, "I can do this." She has a passion for integrating curriculum into creative, hands-on projects in the arts. Linda holds a B.A. degree in Art from San Jose State University. TARGET AUDIENCE: 3rd Grade Educators and Higher COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | | |
| Fresh Cut Flower Arranging 101: Take this stress free workshop to learn how to create lovely fresh cut flower arrangements for your home or special occasions. Techniques and guidelines will be provided so that each attempt by you will result in beautiful and successful arrangements. Fresh seasonal flowers will be offered and some branch material will be provided for the daring and brave to experiment with. Each participant will need to provide their own sharp flower cutter scissors, and a container that can hold at least 3 inches of water. Tall glass vases that are used by florist are sufficient for this class. Water cutting containers will be provided and other simple techniques will be demonstrated. If you have a pin frog you can bring it to use in a shallow vase. INSTRUCTOR: Shirley Young is a Certified Wafukai Ikebana instructor. She has studied Japanese flower arranging for over 20 years and is an avid lover of all flowers. She has worked on over 25 weddings and participated in several large flower shows and other fair exhibits. TARGET AUDIENCE: Interested educators of all grade levels COST: $15 for members; $30 for non-members | Thursday, July 11, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom B) | | |
| The Mandala: Creating mandalas that combine zoology, biology and geometry. Using themes from the class curriculum in creating personal mandalas. At the same time learning about colors, color mixing and coloring in general. INSTRUCTOR: Dorit Elisha has studied and worked as graphic designer and mixed media artist. For the last 20 years she has worked as an art teacher in several Bay Area schools, currently teaching in Sunnyvale. TARGET AUDIENCE: 3rd - 9th grade educators COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Friday, July 12, 2013 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | | |
| Two Books by Two Gals: We will present two very different styles of mini books for classroom use. Both books will be variations of the greeting cards introduced in previous workshops. Students will used these basic books for reporting, story writing, illustrated poems, and/or scrap-booking. We at RAFT will provide the necessary tools and supplies to share for this workshop, but you have your own favorite tools, please bring them. Examples: paper trimmer, scissors, scoreboard, bone folder and/or a dry ball point pen, favorite wet and dry adhesive INSTRUCTORS: Jean Suzuki is a retired geometry and computer teacher who loves crafting with paper. She has been creating RAFT project ideas and leading RAFT workshops for several years. Gloriane Hirata has been an active supporter of RAFT and was formerly the Science Coordinator for the Santa Clara County Office of Education. TARGET AUDIENCE: Interested educators of all grade levels COST: $25 for members; $40 for non-members | Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | | |
| Circle Time, Rhythm & Routine: Learn circle time routines for use in preschool and kindergarten classes at morning circle or before story time. Bring a recording device for songs. INSTRUCTOR: Robyn Stone TARGET AUDIENCE: Pre K - Kindergarten educators COST: $15 for members; $30 for non-members | Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom B) |  | |
| 3rd - 5th Grade Math Institute: 3-Day Institute (Redwood City): Join us for 3 days of enriching RAFT ideas that give you the tools to enhance your mathematics curriculum and to align it with the National Common Core Mathematics Standards! Our summer hands-on Mathematics Institute for 3rd to 5th grade educators offers numerous exciting ideas for teaching number sense in the base ten system, place value, properties of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, word problems, fractions, geometry and more. Discover how hands-on RAFT ideas bring Common Core concepts to life. RAFT assumes that participants have prior knowledge of grade content before taking this course. INSTRUCTOR: Tsing Bardin has been working with elementary school teachers and in university teacher training programs for many years. She has retired from teaching physics at SJSU and at City College of San Francisco. TARGET AUDIENCE: 3rd-5th grade math educators COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) ADDITIONAL DATES: | Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT Redwood City | | |
| Making Books with Kids: Learn to make a multitude of innovative book structures so you can teach them to your students. Develop their interest in books, strengthen their language skills, encourage them to tell their own stories and help them produce artwork that raises their self-esteem. We will talk about motivating young people to make books and how they can develop story ideas and discuss the relationship of content to the book's format and cover. Each participant will take home a wealth of books and ideas. INSTRUCTOR: CJ Grossman has an MFA from California College of the Arts and a BS in social Welfare from San Francisco State. CJ works with mixed media, specializing in book arts, and exhibits her work nationally. CJ has taught thousands of children and adults how to make books and has a passion for teaching educators how to make books with kids. She lives in Berkeley and is former editor of "Kids Making Books." TARGET AUDIENCE: Interested educators of all grade levels COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | | |
| Quilts for Classrooms: In this workshop instructors will cover the fundamentals of quilt making and the history of quilts in America. Teachers will learn how to use basic geometric shapes to achieve an array of design possibilities. Paper and fabric quilts will be covered and attendees will leave with the knowledge of how to construct a simple quilt. Subjects covered will be math, geometry, and design. Participants must be able to provide their own sewing machines in good working order and cotton thread in a neutral color. Other materials and tools will be provided. INSTRUCTORS: Shirley Young is a Certified Wafukai Ikebana instructor. She has studied Japanese flower arranging for over 20 years and is an avid lover of all flowers. She has worked on over 25 weddings and participated in several large flower shows and other fair exhibits. Sandra Woodard is an award winning quilter and an instructor who was recently selected by a local quilt association to design an opportunity quilt for them. Sandra comes from a long line of quilters and loves to share her passion for design and color. TARGET AUDIENCE: Interested educators of all grade levels COST: $25 for members; $40 for non-members | Saturday, July 20, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) |  | |
| Early Education Math Institute (San Jose): Start the new school year with activities and ideas that address Pre-K through 2nd grade math concepts. Games and materials to extend lessons beyond the workbook page and support the transition kindergarten student will be presented. All are appropriate for use in the classroom or as a take-home activity. A resource list, activity models, literature links, and websites will be shared. INSTRUCTORS: Juanita Ryan Juanita Ryan is employed as an Education Associate at the RAFT Redwood City where she is in charge of all things science. She retired from the Berryessa Union School District in San Jose after 36 years of teaching 1st-5th grades at Toyon School. Juanita has worked as a curriculum writer/workshop presenter for NASA, SETI, the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA). She is the recipient of several awards, including the Berryessa Union School District Teacher of the Year Award, The Tech Museum’s Dreambuilders Award, and the AMGEM Award for Science Teaching Excellence in California. Her personal “claim to fame” was when, at the age of 50, she spent 4 weeks camping on an Antarctic glacier as a research team member of ANSMET (Antarctic Search for Meteorites). Susan Sakaguchi Susan Sakaguchi is a former special education teacher with 30+ years of experience working with K-5th grade students with a wide variety of learning disabilities. Susan holds a master’s degree in special education from Santa Clara University and is currently assisting new special educators who are fulfilling the requirements for clearing their credentials through the BTSA program. In addition to mentoring with the Silicon Valley New Teacher Project, she has co-presented workshops at the RAFT in Redwood City and San Jose. TARGET AUDIENCE: Pre K - 2nd grade educators COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) | Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | RAFT San Jose | | |
| Middle School Math Institute: 2-Day Institute (San Jose): Join us for 2 days of enriching RAFT ideas that give you the tools to enhance your mathematics curriculum and to align it with the National Common Core Mathematics Standards! Our summer hands-on Mathematics Institute for 6th to 8th grade educators offers numerous exciting ideas for teaching pre-algebra and algebra concepts, ratios, proportions, fractions, percentages, decimals, word problems, and more. Discover how hands-on RAFT ideas bring Common Core concepts to life. RAFT assumes that participants have prior knowledge of grade content before taking this course. INSTRUCTORS: Jeanne Lazzarini is RAFT’s Mathematics Activity Developer specializing in Mathematics Education and has a lifetime Single Subject CA Teaching Credential in Mathematics (K - adult). Her educational background includes a B.S. in Mathematics with honors from Santa Clara University and having attended the Masters in Teaching Mathematics graduate program at UC Davis, in addition to post-graduate studies in Computer Science from Santa Clara University. She has taught adult satellite tracking classes for the Dept of Defense, GATE Math classes for San Jose Unified, first grade (2 years) and Jr. High Math (7 years) at a Catholic school, and Summer Bellarmine High School Geometry. Tsing Bardin has been working with elementary school teachers and in university teacher training programs for many years. She has retired from teaching physics at SJSU and at City College of San Francisco. TARGET AUDIENCE: Middle School Math Educators COST: FREE for members; $40 for non-members ($20 member deposit refunded first day of session) ADDITIONAL DATES: | Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT San Jose | | |
| The Magic and Mystery of Magnets: Come learn ways to demonstrate and teach the basics, and more, about magnetism through a range of student engaging, hands-on activities. See how magnetism fits in the common core standards and in addition explore the unique properties of diamagnetism. Through generous donations you will be provided with sets of magnets and materials so the activities can be duplicated in your classroom. INSTRUCTOR: Michael Pollock taught hands-on science to both mainstream and special needs elementary students for 25 years. He currently works at RAFT helping to produce educational kits. TARGET AUDIENCE: 3rd - 12th grade educators COST: $25 for members; $40 for non-members | Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom B) | | |
| One Stroke Painting: One Stroke Painting is a painting technique that allows you to blend, shade, and high-light all in one stroke. We will create many different flowers and leaves using one brush and acrylic paint. This technique can be used to paint on anything that doesn't move too fast, including paper, glass, metal, walls, cardboard, tiles - virtually any surface. INSTRUCTOR: Sharen Delaune-Rensen is a longtime RAFT member who teaches adult and community education classes. TARGET AUDIENCE: Interested educators of all grade levels COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Saturday, July 27, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | | |
| Easy Strategies to Support and Enhance Fine Motor Skills: Participants learn practical, hands-on and affordable ways to help young children to develop their fine motor skills. You will learn the many components of fine motor development and how to build the foundation skills that the developing body needs to coordinate to successfully cut, write and manipulate small objects. INSTRUCTOR: Danielle Borras is a California licensed Occupational Therapist and Vocational Evaluator with over 25 years combined experience in both clinical and school based settings. Designed and implemented a variety of programs targeting students from per-kindergarten through eighth grade. Programs included individual and group social skills classes, fine motor skills and handwriting training. Past ten years have provided training to school professionals on the acquisition and development of classroom skills such as writing, pencil grip, coloring and scissor use. TARGET AUDIENCE: 2nd - 8th Grade Educators COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Saturday, July 27, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom B) | | |
| Social & Emotional Learning: Learn games and activities that build an inclusive classroom environment in which students develop a common vocabulary for expressing/talking about feelings as well as how to problem solve and negotiate emotional landscapes. INSTRUCTOR: Robyn Stone TARGET AUDIENCE: Kindergarten - 5th grade educators COST: $15 for members; $30 for non-members | Saturday, August 10, 2013 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | | |
| Coaching and Mentoring Skills: Coaches and mentors play an important role in developing people into effective and knowledgeable professionals within many fields such as medicine, law, sports, and education. Participants will learn the foundations of coaching and mentoring, including the roles, responsibilities, and characteristics of effective coaches and mentors. They will also learn the habits of mind necessary for effective collaboration. The class will be a blend of presentations, videos, handouts, discussions, group activities, and role playing. This course is a must for people who may lead or manage others in any setting. INSTRUCTOR: Eric Welker is a former high school science and math teacher with 13 years of classroom experience. Eric has supervised and mentored many student teachers, providing them with effective strategies for classroom management, differentiated instruction, and learning strategies. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis on science education and is pursuing a master’s degree in teacher leadership. He works full-time at RAFT as a master teacher, activity developer, and mentor/coach helping new and experienced teachers incorporate RAFT activities into their curricula and answering pedagogy-related questions. TARGET AUDIENCE: Interested educators of all grade levels COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Saturday, August 10, 2013 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom B) | | |
| Hooked on Books: Bring books to life! In Hooked on Books we will take early reading classics to a whole new level of learning. Making the classic books come to life. Come join the fun. INSTRUCTOR: Shalek Chappill has worked with children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. She currently works for Santa Clara Unified School District in the autism program. Concurrently, Shalek is attending Santa Clara University to receive an M.A. and credential in Special Education. TARGET AUDIENCE: Pre K - 2nd grade educators COST: $20 for members; $35 for non-members | Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom B) | | |
| History of Writing: An Introduction: Techniques using a bamboo pen and metal pens along with pencils. Within this class we will touch on some world history of how alphabets traveled and developed, how tools changed over the years and the substances used to letter. You will use traditional inks and paints to do an illustrated letter of your choice. It would need to be a whole day class or could be broken into two sections. The ink does best if it sets for at least a day after mixing. INSTRUCTOR: Sara Loesch-Frank was chosen as the Distinguished Fine Artist of Cupertino for 1997. She has taught calligraphy and watercolor in the Bay Area since 1977. She was recently awarded a full scholarship to the Academy of Art in San Francisco. TARGET AUDIENCE: 4th - 12th Grade Educator4 COST: $40 for members; $55 for non-members | Saturday, August 17, 2013 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | RAFT San Jose (Classroom A) | |
Have your workshops selected?
Fees are listed after each class description, all materials included. Non-members who meet our membership guidelines can participate for a slightly higher fee. Classes fill up fast, so participants are encouraged to register and pay in advance, or provide a deposit. Fees are nontransferable, and refunds are only granted if you cancel at least one week prior to class. All refunds are paid in RAFT dollars. If you fail to attend class or cancel after the one-week deadline, you will not be given a refund. Deposits are returned when the class is completed, or if you cancel one or more weeks in advance.
You can register online or by phone at (408) 451-1421.
To cancel your enrollment in a class - email or call 408-451-1421.