More information about Top 20 Training for Thursday, February 2, 2012:

Most of our educators in ISD 181 have participated in a Top 20 Training. It focuses on developing potential within ourselves as well as others. The focus in more on our Emotional Intelligence (EQ), not Intellectual Quotient (IQ).

Let me pose this question: What are employers looking for these days when hiring new employees? They want good work ethic, perserverence, someone who can manage their emotions, effective communicators, those who can resolve conflict in a professional manner, leadership, and someone who will show up for work on time.

Here's another question: What do we look for in relationships? Trustworthy, dependable, honest, respectful, etc. In these real life experiences, grades or our IQ is not what comes into play. It's our EQ, or how we TLC--how we Think, Learn, and Communicate.

Trudi Storbakken and Alison Medeck are offering this Top 20 Training for adult community members because they can share personal experiences about how these concepts have transformed the way they Think, Learn and Communicate, and the results they are achieving in their personal and professional lives. They are passionate about helping others develop their potential and are excited to share this valuable information with you! 

Community Education Information About the Top 20 Training:

TOP 20 FOR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS: DISCOVERING THE BEST KEPT SECRETS OF THINKING, LEARNING AND COMMUNICATING-3020

Instructors: Alison Medeck and Trudi Storbakken

By being aware of our thinking we can discover The Power of Choice. Learn how our thinking governs our experiences. This training will provide you with awareness and tools to create more enjoyable and productive experiences with your children, spouse, families, co-workers, and most importantly yourself. This training is an introduction to Top 20 concepts. The presenters are Licensed School Counselors at Forestview Middle School. Over the past eight years, they have trained school staff and over 2000 students to empower youth and adults to develop their potential and the potential of others. If you are looking for simple tools that can be used in your everyday life to help you to live your best life, this training is for you! Warning: Application of these principles could result in making a positive difference in your life and the lives of others! For more information on Top 20 visit: www.top20training.com or the Forestview Counseling Department website at www.isd181.org/fms.

Forestview 1 session $10 Feb 2/Th 6-7:30 pm

At Forestview Middle School, all 5 ^th grade students participate in the Top 20 program.  Once a week our Licensed School Counselors and/or teachers trained in Top 20 deliver a 25 minute lesson.  The main purpose of Top 20 is to teach students how to Think, Learn and Communicate in ways that encourage them to be their best.  We want to help students make a positive difference in the quality of their lives, relationships and experiences.

Over the course of the year, we will update our website with lessons we are teaching in Top 20.  It is our hope that this could be a vehicle for communication with your child.  To see detailed descriptions of the 2010-2011 5th grade lessons, please click HERE.