Consultations and Workshops

Staff Development Events

I am available for workshops, keynotes, seminars, and in-services for PreK-6 educators. All presentations will be customized for your school’s needs, are available in 2, 4, 6, and 12 hour formats, and include a complimentary copy of my book The Cornerstone for each participant.

Seminars can also be followed by individual or grade-level consultations Classroom organizational makeovers Instructional coaching sessions

Please submit a request via email to receive more information.

Workshop Topics

The Cornerstone: Classroom Management

* Designate a place for EVERY type of classroom material
* Turn needy, disorganized children into self-reliant, responsible students
* Develop and teach ANY classroom procedure
* Train the class to follow along, stay on-task, and work together
* Use fun teaching techniques that help you assess student learning
* Eliminate homework hassles and parent mis-communications
* Prevent burnout by enjoying and growing with students
* Construct a self-running classroom that frees you to teach

The Cornerstone: Managing Math Instruction

Learn the teaching techniques that enabled 96% of my ’07-’08 students to score on or above grade level on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)!

The Cornerstone Dynamic Family Outreach

Working with families is an integral part of teaching, but it’s difficult when some parents want to be in constant communication and others are totally out of touch. Learn innovative strategies for communicating with and involving parents in education.

Individual Consultations

In-Person

I am happy to work personally with teachers concerning their individual classroom situations.

I can come to the classroom and work on specific organizational and management needs. I frequently do classroom makeovers to help teachers create spaces that are condusive to learning. I also model procedural lessons during school hours to show even the most challenging students how to follow along, stay on-task, and work together.

In-person consultations are available for teachers in South Florida and in the NYC tri-state area, and for those in other areas of the country following my seminars. Please join the Cornerstone yGroup or subscribe to the blog to find out when I will be in your area, or complete the Info Request Form to the right and inquire about booking a seminar followed by consultations for your school or district.

By Phone or WebCam

Phone consultations can be arranged for teachers anywhere in the US for very reasonable fees. If you have iChat or Skype, we can speak ‘face-to-face’ over the internet.

I can consult with you on any problematic
classroom management issues, such as:

* organization of your classroom materials
* setting up your paper management system
* developing specific procedures for your students
* creating whole-class or individual behavior plans
* implementing high-interest teaching techniques

This format can be extremely useful when you do not have a mentor available in your area, and
school professional development funds can often
be used to cover the costs.

Instructional Coaching

I currently work as a Math Coach and Literacy Coach in New York City with a wide range of teachers in grades PreK-8.

In this capacity, I model demonstration lessons, support teachers in lesson and unit planning, provide informal observations and feedback, and help teachers transform their rooms into functional spaces that support both classroom management and student learning. I frequently help teachers create and utilize centers, incorporate cooperative learning strategies, and develop and implement the use of hands-on materials.

If you are interested in having me conduct these services in your area, please complete the Info Request Form on the top right side of this page or email me.

Book Signings

To find out when book signings will be held in your area, join the Cornerstone yGroup, subscribe to the blog, follow on Twitter, or become a fan on Facebook.

Feedback from Web, Book, and Workshops

Wow! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with fellow teachers; you are helping us become better at educating children.
-P., Kansas, USA

Every moment of your workshop was valuable. I learned so much! It was awesome having you come to the classroom to set up my behavior plan and rearrange some spaces that weren’t working well. Thank you! Thank you!
-K., Florida, USA

We need more of you in bringing up tomorrow’s leaders. Thank you.
-Pastor Oragwa, Nigeria

I think the reason I keep coming back is that your professional and spiritual life is such an inspiration.
-D., Florida, USA

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and rich knowledge of the teaching profession!!!!
- Kim Fennema, Ontario, Canada

In your presentation, you shared so many ideas that I just never thought to try! My kids have responded so well to your techniques. I can actually teach a lesson now without being interrupted! It’s changed my whole classroom.
-E., New York City, USA

I just had to say thank you. I have had the smoothest start to the school unlike any other year and I have you to thank for that. The book is awesome and I have had trouble putting it down. I look forward to updates on your website and any new tips you have.
-Tara Ring, North Carolina, USA

Contact Information

Angela Watson
P.O. Box 372116
Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Tel: 305.527.0435
E-mail: angelawatson [at] live [dot] com