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Thomas F. Kelly, Ph. D.

SYSTEMIC ASSESSMENT FOR QUALITY SCHOOLS, is Dr. Kelly's latest book on school improvement planning. It presents numerous strategies and materials for implementing the ideas of Glasser, Deming, and Covey in schools. Numerous surveys, overheads, planning forms and activities are included. A new paradigm of self assessment for students, teachers, administrators, and schools is offered In detail. A one day overview of this book is recommended. More extensive training of up to two weeks is also available on this topic. DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF THIS BOOK

CHARACTER EDUCATION based on Dr. Kelly's latest book, this training presents a new paradigm for improving student discipline, achievement and general behavior. The ideas of William Glasser, W. Edwards Deming and Steven Covey are combined with Dr. Kelly's school improvement planning experience. A machine scorable instrument for assessing the effectiveness of character education is included. This training can take from one to three days. DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF THIS BOOK

ALL TOGETHER NOW (ATN) offers training in use of networked computers for shared decision making and collaborative planning. This inexpensive, easy to use process is accomplished through new software available in MS-DOS and Macintosh versions. It is user friendly and designed to be used without any knowledge of computers. ATN saves time, work and money and makes shared decision making and collaborative planning fun. Facilitator training is a half day program.

ALL COURSES LISTED BELOW ARE 15 HOUR SEMINARS Books will be provided at the first session. Activities will involve reading and discussion of each book. It is recommended that Control Theory be taken first. The format of these sessions enables participants to turnkey this training easily.

CONTROL THEORY, the psychology of William Glasser offers a constructive alternative to the determinism of Freud and Skinner. This psychology underlies the extraordinary program in the Johnson City Pubic Schools and the "Quality School" as described by Glasser. Control Theory is especially helpful for improving student discipline.

THE QUALITY SCHOOL, William Glasser's new paradigm for education incorporates the work of W. Edwards Deming with his own Control Theory. Glasser effectively translates Deming's Systems ideas from the business world to education. The Quality School as described by Glasser will be the new paradigm for schools in the twenty-first century.

REALITY THERAPY, is William Glasser's practical approach to Psychology. The three 'R's" of REALITY, RESPONSIBILTY, and RIGHT AND WRONG are the framework for this proven approach to troubled students. Reality Therapy is useful for classroom management and strategies to avoid discipline problems. The three "R's" of Reality Therapy are: 1) Reality, 2) Responsibility, and 3) Right and Wrong. It is the only approach to helping at risk students with a long and proven track record of success.

THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE, is Steven Covey's work on the consistent habits of highly effective people. These habits can be taught, practiced and learned. Covey's work has been on the New York Times best seller list for several years. It provides numerous strategies that can be extremely helpful in the classroom as well as many other areas. Ethics and morality are stressed as the means to human happiness and effectiveness.

Dr. Thomas F. Kelly has trained thousands of educators, including teachers, administrators, parents, and school board members as well as members of school and district planning teams. Training can be tailored to individual school needs. He has published numerous needs assessment surveys, books and articles on all aspects of school reform. For additional information, contact Dr. Kelly at: 24 James Street, Shoreham, NY 11786. Phone: 516-821-0588 Fax: 516-821-6691 Email: drkelly@drtomkelly.com

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