The Weinfeld Education Group is the leading provider for parent and educator training.  With over 40 Weinfeld Education Group members, we are able to offer a variety of training options for parents and professionals, tailored to the specific needs of any audience.  Our group has provided training to school districts, schools, and parents groups.  As part of our training program, WEG is proud to sponsor an annual conference, Diamonds Sampler, to present the latest trends and strategies for parents and educators.  We offers training programs based on best-selling education books authored by WEG leaders and associates.

What sets Weinfeld Education Group apart?

• We will work with clients to develop individualized training to meet each group’s professional development needs
• We provide tools to get up to speed on understanding and implementing cutting edge education topics
• We provide research-based strategies
• We offer a wide range of formats (e.g., one day seminars, multi-day programs, contract-based onsite training and consulting)
• We offer graduate level accredited programs
• We offer evaluation of education programs and coaching
• We offer leadership development for school and school systems and assist with development of internal training and practices
  

Training is offered in these categories:    

_For more information on these topics or to reserve a WEG Leader or Associate for your training seminar or conference please email Shanna Hirsch, Director of Training.  Several of our training programs can be offered for graduate credit through our affiliation with Catholic University and Projects in Education.

As part of creating customized training programs, WEG conducts a needs assessment to ensure that our training matches your precise needs.  Our training includes topics addressed in books authored by members of the WEG group.  We also have provided extensive training on the topics of differentiation of instruction and other specific teaching methodologies.  Our training is unique in that it goes beyond presentations to emphasize observing professionals and coaching them as they apply the key concepts they have been taught.  Graduate credits can be offered through our affiliation with Catholic University and Projects in Education.  On line training options are also available.

We offer a continuum of services tailored to your school's needs.  Our services can be as broad or as narrowly focused as your needs dictate.  Services can include training in a specific area of interest or need.  Schools have reported the most far-reaching results when WEG has been asked to take a more comprehensive approach.  We offer wide-ranging school improvement services including leadership development so that schools can build their own capacity to be self-renewing.

Assessment of current curriculum, methodologies, and organizational systems:
     - Review of current practices and organizational structures
     - Review of curricula and methodologies
     - Specific and goal-oriented recommendations
     - Needs assessment to target services

Matching of current best practices in the field with your school's vision and mission statement:
     - Clarification of system wide goals for your target population
     - Development of Professional Learning Community culture
     - Performance Appraisal System
     - Reflective leadership development

Implementation of recommendations with a focus on best practices in teacher training:
     - Trainer of Trainers model
     - Peer Coaching
     - Variety of professional development options

School-wide Professional Learning available in the following areas:
     - School Administration
     - Special Education
     - Gifted Education
     - Smart Kids with Learning Difficulties
     - Curriculum mapping
     - Assistive technology
     - Behavior Management
     - Organizational Coaching
     - Transition Support
     - Assessment
     - Understanding by Design
     - Differentiation of Instruction

Weinfeld Education Group offers a variety of training topics of interest to parents.  The interactive, multi-sensory presentations of our speakers have proven to be both informative, practical, and entertaining to parent groups.  The sales of books can be used as a group fund raiser.

Gain an in-depth understanding of all facets of advocacy through supervised practice and application of skills, both during and between sessions taught by practicing advocates, attorneys, psychologists and other related service providers. Training is based on books written by WEG members.  Visit our list of Publications on our Resources page for more information.

You will receive individualized feedback from practicing professionals. Participants will:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of current laws and policies that specifically relate to IEP's and 504 Plans

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the knowledge base in order to work effectively for children with special needs.

One Day Special Needs Advocacy Workshop

This introductory workshop presents an overview of special needs advocacy and is designed for parents, teachers, special educators, related service specialists and mental health providers. Participants will:

• Obtain an understanding of current laws and policies that specifically relate to IEP's and 504 Plans

• Increase their knowledge base in order to work effectively for children with special needs.

_Our annual conference provides parents an opportunity to hear from the leading experts in our area in panels and informative exhibits.

This year's conference is March 18, 2012, 10:00am to 3:30pm at the Universities of Shady Grove, Rockville.  You can register online [see registration link on our Home page] or download the conference flyer below.

To purchase CD's of past conferences, email Rich Weinfeld or call 301.681.6233.

The following are some of the clients and schools WEG has worked with in the past

              Weinfeld Education Group, LLC    104 Northwood Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901    (301) 681-6233    Fax  (301) 593-3333    Email rich@weinfeldeducationgroup.com