Recent Presentations
October 2008
October 8 - 10 2008, Georgia Adult Education Conference, Motivating Reluctant Students, Atlanta, GA
October 14, 2008, Structured Learning for the Unstructured, NAASLN Webinar, 4:00
September 2008
September 18-19, 2008, Five sessions, North Dakota Adult Education Association,
August 2008
August 4, 2008 PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
August 6, 2008, SWPDC Summer Conference,
August 26 & 27, 2008, Characteristics of Learning Differences and Test Taking Strategies, Long Island Adult Education, 9:00 to 4:00
July 2008
July 28-30, Teaching Reading and Writing, and Alternative Math Techniques, South Dakota COABE Regional Conference, Rapid City, SD
June 2008
June 18, 2008 -- Creative Ways to Teach Science and Creative Tips for Math, Mississippi Adult Education Conference, Natchez, MS
May 2008
May1, 2008 -- Structured Learning for the Unstructured, COABE (Adult Education) Conference, St Louis, MO
May 2, 2008, MCOL Technology Conference, Using the Internet with Low-level Readers, Philadelphia, PA 2:00 to 4:00, (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 8, 2008 -- Three sessions on learning differences. Maryland Adult Education Conference, Baltimore, MD
May 9, 2008, Philadelphia PDC, Structured Learning and Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 12, 2008 -- Test Anxiety, Altoona PA, (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 14, 2008 -- Dr Cooper In Residence, Temple University Adult Education, Philadelphia, PA, 1:00 to 8:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 16, 2008 -- Dr Cooper In Residence, Lutheran Settlement House Adult Education, Philadelphia, PA, 10:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 19 & 20, Four sessions, Correction Educational Regional Conference, Plymouth, MA
April 2008
April 3, 2008, Case Manager Training, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Lancaster, PA, 1:000 to 2:00
April 5, 2008, Long Island Adult Education Conference, Keynote Presentation Characteristics of Learning Differences, Concurrent sessions, Vocabulary Development and Alternative Math Techniques, Long Island, NY
April 7, 2008, Part One, Teaching Reading, Writing and Spelling to Children who Have Learning Problems, Upper Darby School, Drexel Hill, PA, 4:30 to 9:30
April 11, 2008, Philadelphia PDC, LD Newwork, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 11, 2008, Philadelphia PDC, Working with Difficulty People, Philadelphia, PA 1:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 12, 2008, SEPDC, Dyslexia, Reading, PA 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 14, 2008, Part Two, Teaching Reading, Writing and Spelling to Children who Have Learning Problems, Upper Darby School, Drexel Hill, PA, 4:30 to 9:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 17, 2008, SWPDC, Working With Students with Low-level Reading and Math Skills, and Working with Difficult People, Allegheny County Jail, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 18, 2008, SWPDC, Characteristics of Learning Differences, AmeriCorps at Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 19, 2008, Vocabulary Development, Bradford County Literacy, Towanda, PA, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 21, 2008, Part Three, Teaching Reading, Writing and Spelling to Children who Have Learning Problems, Upper Darby School, Drexel Hill, PA, 4:30 to 9:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 25, 2008, Tic Tac Toe Math and Study and Organization Tools, Phoenix, AZ, 9:00 to 4:00
April 29, 2008 -- Memory Techniques, COABE (Adult Education) Conference, St Louis, MO
March 2008
March 7, 2008, SEPDC, Using Mnemonics to Help Students Who Learn Differently, and Instructional techniques for Adults with Weak Writing Skills, Reading Community College, Adult Education 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 26, 2008, SWPDC, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Somerset CTC, Somerset, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 27, 2008, SWPDC, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Washington Family Literacy Center, Washington, PA 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 27, 2008, SWPDC, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Goodwill Industries, Pittsburgh, PA, 1:30 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 28, 2008, SWPDC, Teaching Reading, Writing and Math to Adults with Learning Problems, State Correctional Institution, Fayette, LaBelle, PA 8:30 to 11:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 28, 2008, SWPDC, Teaching GED Language Arts and Social Studies to Adults with Learning Differences, State Correctional Institution, Fayette, LaBelle, PA 12:30 to 3:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
February 2008
February 6 to 8, 2008, Demonstration of Reading Instruction and Teaching Writing to Low Level Learners, Pennsylvania Adult Education Conference PAACE, Hershey, PA
February 14 and 15, 2008, Keynote: Teaching Students Like Me, Break out Session: Test Anxiety and Illogical Math: Why Students Forget. Mississippi Adult Education, Jackson, MS
February 21, 2008 PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
February 22, 2008, Philadelphia PDC, Understanding Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
February 27, 2008, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Dalphin County Jail, SCPDC, Harrisburg, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
January 2008
January 8, 2008 -- Fountain House, Instructional Techniques, New York, NY, 9:00 to 5:00
January 10, 2008 -- Butler Community College, Cooper Screening, Butler, PA 12:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
January 10, 2008 -- Crawford County Read Program, Meadville, PA 6:00 to 8:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
January 11, 2008 -- L D Network Meeting, Grove City, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
January 12, 2008 -- Grove City, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
January 15, 2008, Harcum College, TBA, Faculty In-service, Bryn Mawr, PA 1:00 to 3:00
January, 18, 2008, Tidioute Community Charter School, Alternative Math Techniques, Tiduioute, PA, 9:00 to 3:00
January 23, 2008, PCCYFS, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
January 26, 2008, Delaware County Literacy Council, Dyslexia and other Labels for Learning Problems, Chester, PA 9:00 to 12:00, (Act 48 Credit available.)
January 26, 2008, Delaware County Literacy Council, Tic Tac Toe Math, Chester, PA 1:00 to 4:00, (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 2007
December 6, 2007, SEPDC, Evidence Based Instruction, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 7, 2007, Understand Learning Differences, Philadelphia PDC, Philadelphia, PA 9:300 to 12:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 7, 2007, Dyslexia, Philadelphia PDC, Philadelphia, PA 1:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 12-14, 2007, 1) The Reluctant Writer, 2) Alternative Math Techniques, and 3) Characteristics of Learning Differences, Arizona Adult Education Conference, 3 Sessions, Phoenix, AZ
November 2007
November 6, 2007, Delaware County IU, VocTech Schools In-service, Reading Techniques, Folcroft, PA 8:00 to 12:00
November 6, 7 & 8, 2007, Learning Differences Academy, State College, PA
November 9, 2007, SCPDC, Harrisburg, PA 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
November 15, 2007, Harcum College, Alternative Instructional Techniques, Faculty In-service, Bryn Mawr, PA 1:00 to 3:00
November 19, 2007, Libertae, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Bensalem, PA 5:30 to 7:00
November 30, 2007, Informal and Formal Assessment, Southeast Pennsylvania Adult Education Regional Conference.
October 2007
October 4, 2007, Philadelphia PDC, Dr Cooper In Residence, Philadelphia, PA 1:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 19, 2007, SCPDE, Pleasant Gap, PA Assessment of Learning Difficulties, 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00.(Act 48 Credit available.)
October 22, 2007, Crawford County Literacy Reads Program, Meadville, PA 6:00 to 9:00.
October 24, 2007, Holy Family University, Techniques for Teaching ESL, Faculty In-service, Philadelphia, PA 9:00 to 12:00.
September 2007
September 6 & 7, 2007, Dyslexia, Jackson, Mississippi
September 11, 2007, The Reluctant Writer and Keynote Address: Teaching Students Like Me," Ohio Corrections Conference, King's Island, OH,
September 13, 2007 PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
September 14, 2007, The Reluctant Writer and "I Can't Do Fractions," "Sure You Can," Ohio Adult Education Kick Off, Athens, OH,
September 21, 2007 The Reluctant Writer and Spelling Techniques, South Dakota Adult Education,
September 26, 2007, Harcum College, Tutoring Techniques, Inservice, Bryn Mawr, PA 1:30 to 2:30
September 28, 2007, United Way Adult Education Agencies, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 12:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
September 28, 2007, Dyslexia and other Labels for Learning Problems, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 12:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
August 2007
August 4th, Hold, (Son's Wedding)
August 8 & 9, 2007 -- Test Anxiety and Memory Techniques, SWPDC , Summer Instititue, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
August 10, 2007, Adapting Instruction Materials, SEPDC Learning Disabilities Network, Exton, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
August 14, 2007 -- NWPDC , Summer Instititue, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
August 20, 2007, Accommodating Adults Who Learn Differently, Adult Education, Department of Education, Harrisburg, PA
August 23, 2007, Franklin County Literacy, 3:00 to 6:00 Act 48 Credit available.)
August 24, 2007, Instructional Tips for Teaching Adults, and Teaching Reading, Writing and Math, SCPDC Summer Instititue, Harrisburg, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
July 2007
July 8, 9, 10, and 11, Writing Techniques, Strucutred Learning, The Reluctant Writer, Alternative Math Techniques, Corrections Education Conference, Atlanta, GA
July 12-13, 2007, Strucutred Learning, The Reluctant Writer, Alternative Math Techniques, Adult Education Regional Conference, Oxford, Mississippi
July 16, 2007, Adapting Instruction Materials for Adults Who Learn Differently, Adult Education, Department of Education, Harrisburg, PA
Julyl 7, 2007 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
July 19, 2007, ESL and Learning Problems, SEPDC Regional Conference, Reading, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 2007
June 1, 2007, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Philadelphia, PA 9:00 to 4:00, (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 7, 2007, Dr. Cooper In Residence, Butler Count Community College, Adult Education, (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 8, 2007, Inter-Regional Conference, Western Pennsylvania, (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 13, 2007, Speaker at the Awards Night, Allentown Literacy Program, Allentown, PA
June 14, 2007 Multi-level Classroom Techniques and 25 Technique for Teaching Adults, State College, PA, (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 18, 2007, Learning Differences, Adult Education, Department of Education, Harrisburg, PA
June 20-22, 2007, Alternative Math Techniques, Presenter: Scott Cooper, International Alternative Education Conference, Villanova, Pennsylvania
June 21-22, 2007, Memory Techniques, Strucutred Learning, The Reluctant Writer, Alternative Math Techniques, Adult Education Regional Conference, Nachez, Mississippi
June 26, 2007 PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
June 27, 20075 Delaware County In-Service, Teaching Math To Children with Learning Problems, Part 1, 7:30 to 12:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 28, 20075 Delaware County In-Service, Teaching Math To Children with Learning Problems, Part 2, 7:30 to 12:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 29, 20075 Delaware County In-Service, Teaching Math To Children with Learning Problems, Part 3 7:30 to 12:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 2007
May 3, 4, 2007, Literacy Council, Phoenix, AZ,
May 7, 2007, Bradford County Literacy, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Troy, PA, 1:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 7, 2007, Bradford County Literacy, Using Newspapers and Magazines for Developing Reading and Numeracy Skills, Troy, PA, 5:30 to 8:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 10, 2007, MCOL Technology Conference, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 12:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 11, 2007, United Way Adult Education Agencies, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 12:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 16 2007, Test Anxiety, State Correction Facility, Fayette, Labelle, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 17, 2007 Dr. Cooper in Residence, Bidwell Training Center, Pittsburgh, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 18, 2007 Tic Tac Toe Math and Teaching Low Level Literacy and Numeracy, Community Action, Waynesburg, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 23, 2007, Learning Disabilities Network Meeting, MCOL, Philadelphia, PA 5:30 to 7:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 24, 2007, If They Think Differently, Shouldn't They Study Differently, Corrections, SCI Retreat, Northeast, PA , 9:00 to 2:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 25, 2007 PCCYFS (PA Council for Children, Youth and Family Services), Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
April 2007
April 17, 2007 -- SWPDC LD Network, C-SIP, Pittsburgh, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available)
April 18, 2007 -- Goodwill Adult Education, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 11:00 to 8:00, (Act 48 Credit available)
April 19, 2007 -- Bidwell Training Center, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA 9:00 to 4:00, (Act 48 Credit available)
April 20, 2007 -- Homestead Family Literacy, Tic Tac Toe Math, Homestead, PA, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available)
April 20, 2007 -- Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. America Corps, Avoidance Patterns, Pittsburgh, PA, 12:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available)
April 21, 2007 -- Learning Problems and Learning English, TESOL Regional Conference, Abington, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available)
April 23, 2007 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
April 27, 2007, Philadelphia PDC, Tips and Techniques for Teaching Writing to ABE/GED Students, Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available).9:00 to 12:00
April 27, 2007, Philadelphia PDC, Tic Tac Toe Math, Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available).1:00 to 4:00
March 2007
March 1, 2007, Crawford County Read Program, Meadville, PA (Act 48 Credit available).
March 2, 2007, Erie (Act 48 Credit available).
March 9, 2007 Memory Tools for Forgetful Adults: Ways to Remember What You Learn, Illinois Adult Education Conference, Springfield, IL
March 27, 2007 -- Memory Tools for Forgetful Adults: Ways to Remember What You Learn, COABE (Adult Education) Conference, Philadelphia, PA
March 28, 2007 -- Teaching Writing to Reluctant Writers, COABE (Adult Education) Conference, Philadelphia, PA
March 29, 2007 Helping Children who Learn Differently Learn Social and Life Skills, PCCYFS State Conference, Harrisburg, PA
February 2007
February 14, 2007 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
February 15, 2007, Harcum College, Structured Learning for the Unstructured, Faculty inservice, Bryn Mawr, PA 1:00 to 3:00
February 16, 2007, Philadelphia Professional Development Center, Employment and Learning Problems, 9:00 to 12:00, Philadelphia, PA
February 23, 2007, LD Network Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
February 26, 2007, Hospital Workers Union 1199c, Alternative Study Skills, 4:30 to 6:00, Philadelphia, PA
February 28, 2007 Butler County Community College, Adult Education Butler, PA (Act 48 Credit available).
January 2007
January 22, 2007 Adult Education, Avoidance Activities and Helping Parents Work with Children who Learn Differently, Mansfield, PA 10:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available).
January 23, 2007 Bradford County Action, Working with Difficult People, Towanda, PA 1:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available).
January 23, 2007 Adult Education, Using Patterns and Mnemonic Clues, Tunkhannock, PA 6:00 to 9:00 (Act 48 Credit available).
January 26, 2007 New Jersey Home Schoolers, Techniques for Children who Learn Differently and Educational Tools, Vineland, NJ 1:00 to 4:00
December 2006
December 1, 2006 Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Using Patterns, Mnemonics, and Memory Clues for Teaching Math, 9:30 to 12:30,Learning Problems and English as a Second Language, 1:00 to 4:00, , Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 2, 2006 Using Patterns, Mnemonics, and Memory Clues, and Structured Learning, Gettysburg, PA 9:00 to 3:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 5, 2006 Adult Literacy Lawrence County, Dr. Cooper in Residence, New Castle, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 6, 2006 Stairways Behavior Health, Helping Adults to Improve Reading Comprehension 9:00 to 12:00 Helping Learners Increase Math Problem Solving Skills and Quantitative, 1:00 to 3:00 Erie PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
November 2006
November 3, 2006 April 1, 2005, Northampton Community College, Helping Learners Increase Math Problem Solving Skills and Quantitative and Memory Clues and Patterns for Teaching Math, Bethlehem, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
November 6, 2006 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
November 10, 2006 -- Adaptations and Accommodations for Adult Education Students, Interregional PDC Conference, King of Prussia, PA 10:00 to 11:15
November, 13 & 14, LD Academy, Adult Education: Pennsylvania , State College, PA
November 15, 2006, Cumberland County College, Strategies for Improving Study Skills, Reducing Test Anxiety and Breaking Avoidance Patterns 9:00 to 12:00, Strategies for Working with Students with Language Based Learning Problems in Spelling, Reading, and Writing, 1:00 to 3:30, Vineland, New Jersey
November 21, 2006, PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
November 29, 2006 Using Newspapers and Magazines to Teach Reading and Math, and Using the Internet with Low Level Readers.. Altoona, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
November 30, 2006 Dr. Cooper in Residence, Norristown, PA 12:30 to 3:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 2006
October 4, 2006 Learning Disabilities, http://www.proliteracy.org/conference/preconf.asp ProLiteracy Preconference, Atlanta, GA 9:00 to 4:00
October 10, 2006 Teaching Writing to Reluctant Writers: This presentation will provide the participants with techniques that the presenter has found helpful in teaching writing skills to adults who have poor written language skills. The focus of this presentation is techniques for helping adult learners understand the structure of language, expressing ideas, and techniques for motivating writing activities. Participants will experiment with the various techniques in an interactive workshop that helps learners to develop their ideas and organize their thoughts. Strategies for motivating reluctant writers to write more will also be discussed.
Motivating Reluctant Readers: Adult learners who possess poor reading skills do not read much so their skills obviously remain underdeveloped. In this training the presenter will demonstrate techniques he uses to motivate reluctant readers to read more and to increase their basic reading skills. Besides using high interest reading material, the students are motivated by setting concrete goals and measuring success using alternative language acquisition techniques that use their strengths and avoiding identified weaknesses.
Memory Techniques and Structured Learning: Many adult students who have learning or attention problems manifest poor organizational skills and often report that they have difficulty remembering what they have learned. In this presentation participants learn how to make and use easy-to-remember patterns, mnemonics and memory clues for helping individuals who have learning problems. These memory techniques alone usually don’t enable adult students to learn effectively. The presenter will provide participants with ways to enable students to structure their learning so that they can study effectively and efficiently. Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with the techniques and receive handouts that they can use with their students to structure learning. Adult Education, Atlanta, Georgia 10:00 to 5:00
October 12, 2006, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Berks County Literacy, Reading, PA 12:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 17, 2006 -- Carlow University, Downtown Site Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA 12:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 18, 2006 -- Goodwill Industries Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA 11:00 to 8:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 19, 2006 -- CCAC Downtown, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 20, 2006 -- Techniques for Teaching Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Skills, 9:00 to 12:00, Teaching Writing and Spelling to Adults with Learning Problems, 1:00 to 4:00 Allegheny Count Jail, Pittsburgh, PA, (Act 48 Credit available.)
October, 26 2006 Topic TBA http://www.coabe.org/admin/news_files/KAACE%20Annual%20Conference.pdf , Kentucky Adult Education Conference, KY
September 2006
September 19, 2006 -- Read of Crawford Co. Characteristics of Learning Differences, Meadville, PA 7:00 to 9:00
September 20, 2006 -- Teaching Adults with Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Skills, New Brighton, PA, 9:00 to 12:00
September 20, 2006 -- Helping Learners Increase Math Problems Solving Skills and Quantitative Concepts, New Brighton, PA 1:00 to 3:30
September 21, 2006 -- Helping Studetns with Test Anxiety, NW PDC, Stairways Behavioral Health, Erie, PA 9:00 to 12:00
September 23, 2006 -- ESL and Learning Problems, AM Teaching Adults with Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Skills, PM Upper Darby High School 8:30 to 3:30
September 25, 2006 Intermediate Unit #1
September 26, 2006 -- Dr. Cooper in Residence, Hill House, Pittsburgh, PA 9:00 to 11:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
September 26, 2006 -- Dr. Cooper in Residence, Hosanna House, Wilkinsburg, PA 1:00 to 3:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
September 27, 2006 -- Counseling Adults with Learning Problems, State Correction Institution, Fayette, Labelle, PA 8:00 to 11:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
September 27, 2006 -- Designing Adult Ed. Program to Meet the Needs of Adults with Learning Differences, State Correction Institution, Fayette, Labelle, PA 12:00 to 3:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
September 28, 2006 -- Teaching Reading to Adults with Reading Problems, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Downtown Center, Pittsburgh, PA 9:15 to 11:15 (Act 48 Credit available.)
September 29, 2006 -- Dr. Cooper in Residence, Regional Enterprise Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 9:00 to 3:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
August 2006
August 8, 2006 Structured Learning Techniques for Teaching Math and Writing, LDA Of Kentucky
August 15, 2006 Northwest PDC Summer Conference, Topics TBA, Slippery Rock, PA
August 17, 2006, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Temple University, Adult Education, Philadelphia, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
August 18, 2006, PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
August 30, 2006 Harambee Charter School Faculty Training, Philadelphia, PA
July 2006
July 11 & 12, 2006 Teaching Reading, Writing and Math to Adults with Learning Problems in the Multi-level Classroom, Designing Programs for Adults Who Learn Differently, Tennessee Adult Education Summer Institute, Memphis, TN
July 14 & 15, 2006 Project GREAT, Texas Adult Education, Working with Difficult Students, and Tic Tac Toe Math, Dallas, TX
July 21, 2006, Southeast PDC Conference, ESL and Learning Problems and Illogical Math, Why Some Learners Struggle with Math, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
July 26-28, 2006, Six Topics, 1) Alternative Math Techniques, 2) Reading Comprehension, 3) Math for GED Instruction, 4) Writing and Spelling in the Multi-level Classroom, 5) Study and Organization Skills, 6) Using the Internet with Low-Level Readers, Kansas Adult Education Summer Institute, Manhattan, KS
July 31 - Aug. 1, 2006 Two Topics 1) Structured Learning and 2) Alternative Math Techniques, Corrections Education Association, Anaheim, CA
June 2006
June 9, 2006, YMCA Adult Education, Cooper Screening of Information Processing, 10:00 -1:00 Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 13, 2006 Long Island Adult Education, Huntingdon, NY, 10 to 3.
June 19, 2006 , Cooper Screening, Grove City Literacy Council, PA, 9:00 to 10:30
June 19, 2006, Cooper Screening, Quality of Life Learning Center, Erie PA, 12, 15 to 3:00
June 20, 2006, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Hispanic American Council, Erie, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 21, 2006, Video Taping, Northwest Professional Development Region. Western Pennsylvania
June 22, 2006, Structured Learning, Meadville, PA, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 22, 2006, Teaching Spelling and Writing to Adults with Learning Problems, Meadville, PA, 1:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 22, 2006, Helping Learners Increase Math Problem Solving Skills and Quantitative Concepts,Titusville, PA, 5:30 to 8:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
June 28, 2006 Harambee Charter School Faculty Training, Philadelphia, PA 10:00 to1 2:00
June 29, 2006, PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
May 2006
May 1, 2006, Carlow University, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 2, 2006, CCAC Downtown Center, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 3, 2006, Bidwell Training Center, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 3, 2006, Ascension Lutheran Church, Techniques for Teaching Adults Who Learn Differently, Pittsburgh, PA, 6:30 to 8:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 4, 2006, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Downtown Center, Topic TBA, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.).
May 4, 2006, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, East Liberty Office, Student Evaluation, Pittsburgh, PA, 4:00 to 6:00 .
May 4, 2006, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, East Liberty Office, Teaching Techniques for Reading and Writing, Pittsburgh, PA, 6:00 to 9:00 (Act 48 Credit available.).
May 5, 2006, AIU Even Start, Teaching Reading, Writing, and Math, Homestead, PA, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.).
May 11, 2006 Technology Conference, Using the Internet with Low-level Readers, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Philadelphia, PA
May 12, 2006 Teaching Adults who have Low level Literacy and Numeracy Skills, SEPDC, Lancaster, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 15, 2006, Westmoreland County Literacy Council, Using the Internet with Low-Level Readers, 6:00 to 8:30, Greensburg, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 16, 2006, Alle-Kiski Learning Center, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 17, 2006, Alle-Kiski Learning Center, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 18, 2006, IU#1 Adult Education Center, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 Uniontown, P A (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 19, 2006 Forbes Road CTC, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Monroeville, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
May 22, 2006, PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
May 23, 2006, Bradford County Action, Avoidance Behaviors, Bradford, PA 6 to 9 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 2006
April 3 2006, Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 4, 2006 CCAC Downtown Center, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Pittsburgh, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 5, 2006 Community Action Southwest, Family Center, Vocabulary Development, 9:00 to 12:00 Helping Parents Understand & Work with Child Who Have Learning Differences. 1:00 to 4;00 Waynesburg, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 6, 2006 Forbes Road CTC, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Monroeville, PA 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 7, 2006, Designing AE Programs to
Meet the Needs of Adults with LD, Problems and Disabilities
April 10, 2006, Characteristics of the Adult Learner with a Learning Disability, St Mary's County Literacy, Leonardtown, Maryland 6:30 to 9:00
April 11, 2006, Using the Newspaper with Low-Level Learners, 9:00 to 11:30, Teaching Math to Adults with Learning Problems, 1:00 to 3:30, St Mary's County Literacy, Leonardtown, Maryland
April 17, 2006 Crawford County Literacy, Instructional Technique for Adults with Weak Writing Skills, Titusville, PA, 9 - 12, (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 17, 2006 Crawford County Literacy, Tic Tac Toe Math, Intermediate Level, Meadville, PA, 1:30 - 4:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 17, 2006 Crawford County Literacy, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Meadville, PA, 6:00 - 8:00, (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 18, 2006 Adult Literacy Lawrence Co, Dr. Cooper in Residence, New Castle, PA, 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 19, 2006 Jefferson-Clarion Counties, Helping Parents Understand and Work with Children Who Have Learning Disabilities, Brookville, PA, 1:00 to 3:30, (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 20, 2006 Jefferson-Clarion Counties, Helping Adults with Learning Differences to Develop Social and Life Skills, Brookville, PA, 9:00 to 12:00, (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 20, 2006 Jefferson-Clarion Counties, Multi-level Classroom Techniques, Brookville, PA, 1:00 to 3:00, (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 21, 2006 International Institute, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Erie, PA, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 21, 2006 International Institute, ESL Networkr, Erie, PA, 2:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
April 26, 2006, Preconference session, COABE National Conference, Houston, TX COABE Conference
April 27, 2006, Alternative Math Techniques, 11:00 to 12:15 Adults with Memory Difficulties: Ways to Remember What You Learn, 3:45 to 5:00, COABE National Conference, Houston, TX COABE Conference
April 29, 2006, Memory Tools for Forgetful Adults: Ways to Remember What You Learn, Mountain and Plains Adult Education Association Annual Confernece, Denver, CO MPAEA Conference
March 2006
March 1, 2006 Techniques for Teaching Adults who Learn Differently, 5:30 to 8:30, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, MSB 16th Fl. Room D, Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 3, 2006 Working with Difficult Students 9:30 to 12:30 and Multi-Level Classroom Techniques, 1:30 to 4:30, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Free Library, Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 6, 2006, Helping Adults Deal with Test Anxiety, NCPDC, Huntington CareerLink, Huntington, PA, 9:00 to 12:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 7, 2006 PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
March 8, 2006, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Berks County Literacy Council, Reading, PA 6:00 to 9:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 10, 2006 Using the Internet with Low Level Students, SEPDC, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 14 & 15, 2006, Missouri Department of Corrections, Jefferson City, MO
March 24, 2006 Test Anxiety, Philadelphia Professional Development Center, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Free Library, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30 (Act 48 Credit available.)
March 27, 206 Structured Learning, Rowan University Disabilities Awareness Week, New Jersey, 11:00 to 2:00
March 29, 2006, Communicating with Individuals Who Have Learning and Attention Problems, Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services, Annual Conference, Harrisburg, PA 10:45 to 12:15
March 30, 2006, Children who Learn Differently, Pennsylvania Alternative Education Association, Lancaster, PA 3:15 to 4:30
March 31, 2006 Learning Problems and English as a Second Language 9:30 to 12:30, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Free Library, Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
February 2006
February 8 - 10, 2006 Why Screen Adults for Learning Differences, Thursday, PM, Alternative Techniques for Teaching Fractions, Friday, AM, PAACE (Pennsylvania Association for Adult and Continuing Education) Hershey, PA PAACE Conference PAACE Conference
February 15, 2006 Characteristics of Learning Differences, 5:00 to 8:00, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, MSB 16th Fl. Room D, Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
February 21, 2006, Harambee Charter School, Parent Meeting, Pilot Project, Alternative Instructional Techniques, Philadelphia, PA 6:30 to 8:00
February 22, 2006 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
February 24, 2006 Introduction to Learning Disabilities 9:30 to 12:30 and Designing Adult Education Programs for LD, 1:30 to 4:30, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Free Library, Philadelphia, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
January 2006
January 3, 2006 Screening Results Grades 3 to 8 -- Pilot Project, Harambee Charter School, Staff In-Service Meeting, 9:30 to 10:30, Philadelphia, PA
January 24, 2006 Alternative Instructional Techniques -- Pilot Project, Harambee Charter School, Parent's Meeting, 6:30 to 8:00, Philadelphia, PA
January 30, 2006, Adult Education, Lewisburg, PA
December 2005
December 1, 2005 OIC Low-level Literacy and Numeracy Skills, Carlisle, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
December 3, 2005 Characteristics of Learning Differences and Multi-level Classroom Techniques, Mansfield University Adult Education Mansfield, PA (Act 48 Credit available.) 10:00 to 4:00
December 7, 2005 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
December 14, 2005 PCCYFS, Helping Children Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
November 2005
November 3, 2005, Bridges to Practice, Harrisburg, PA, 9:00 to 3;00
November 10, 12, 13, 14,& 15, 2005 Structured Learing and Alternative Math Techniques, National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs, NAASLN, Denver, CO
November 17, 2005, Dr. Cooper in Residence, and Tic Tac Toe Math, Stairways Behavioral Health, Erie, PA (Act 48 Credit available.) 9:00 to 4:00
November 18, 2005, Characteristic of Learning Differences (AM) and Avoidance (PM), Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA (Act 48 Credit available.) 9:00 to 4:00
October 2005
October 3, 2005, Dr. Cooper in Residence 9:00 to 12:00 TicTac Toe Math 1:00 to 3:30 Meadville
Using Newspapers and Magazines to Help Adults Improve Reading and Math Skills 5:30 to 8:30 Titusville
October 4, 2005, If They Think Differently, Shouldn't They Study Differently 9:00 to 12:00 Titusville
Characteristics of Learning Differences 1:00 to 4:00 Meadville PA Pennsylvania (Act 48 Credit is available for each of these workshops.)
October 12, 2005, Using the Internet with Low Level Students, Clarion, PA 6:00 to 8:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 13, 2005, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Goodwill Industries, Pittsburgh, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 14 Test Anxiety 9:00 to 12:00 and Multi-level Classroom Techniques, 1:00 to 4:00, Alleghney County Jail, Pittsburgh, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 15 2005, Using the Internet with Low Level Students, Butler County Community College, Adult Education, Bulter, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 17, Dr. Cooper in Residence, PIC Westmoreland/Fayette Co., 9:00 to 4:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 18, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Forbes Road Adult Education, 9:00 to 4:00, Monroeville, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 19, Dr. Cooper in Residence, Bidwell Center Adult Education, 9:00 to 4:00 Pittsburgh, PA (Act 48 Credit available.)
October 21-22, 2005 2005 New Mexico Adult Education Conference, Structured Learning for the Unstructured, Tucumcari, New Mexico
October 28, 2005 Cooper Screening, Reading Community College, SEPDC, PA 10:00 to 3:00 (Act 48 Credit available.)
September 2005
September 12, 2005 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
September 14, 2005, Teaching Adults Who Have Low-level Literacy and Numeracy Skills, Allentown, PA 9:30 to 2:30
September 19, 2005 PCCYFS, Helping Chrildren Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
September 27, 2005, PCCYFS Conference, How Early Experiences Cause Difficulties in Learning and Social Skills, Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill, PA, (CEU's are available)
September 29, 2005, Graderford State Prison, Working with Difficult People, Graderford, PA. 8:00 to 11:00
August 2005
August 8, 9 & 10, 2005, Southwest Professional Development Institute, Using Newspapers and Magazines to Increase Reading Skills, Teaching Adults Reading, Writing and Math, Teaching Techniques for Adults who Learn Differently, and Helping Parents Help Their Children, Pittsburgh, PA (Pennsylvania Act 48 Credit available.)
August 17, 2005, Northwest Professional Development Institute, Using Newspapers and Magazines to Increase Reading Skills, 9:00 to 12:00 and Tic Tac Toe Math, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Slippery Rock, PA (Pennsylvania Act 48 Credit available.)
August 31, Alternative Math Techniques, Harambee Institute Charter School, Philadelphia, 2:00 to 3:00
July 2005
July 14, 2005, Long Island Staff Development, Study Circle on Learning Disabilities, 10:00 to 1:00
July 25, 2005, Long Island Staff Development, Study Circle on Learning Disabilities, 10:00 to 1:00
July 27, 28, & 29, 2005 Kansas Adult Education Summer Institute, Five Presentations, Manhattan KS
June 2005
June 3, 2005 Characteristics of Learning Differences, International School of Design and Technology, Pittsburgh, PA
June 15, 2005 PCCYFS, Helping Chrildren Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA 9:00 to 4:30
June 20, 21, 22, & 23, 2005, Louisiana Adult Education, Teaching Adults who have Learning Differences, 8:30 to 4:00 Baton Rouge, LA,
June 28, 2005, Bridges to Learning Summer Institute, What To Do When Nothing Seems to Work in Math, Coeur d'Alene, ID
June 30, 2005, Long Island Staff Development, Study Circle on Learning Disabilities,
May 2005
May 5, 2005 COABE Conference, Structured Learning for the Unstructured, Anaheim, CA, 4:00 to 5:00
May 7, 2005 COABE Conference, Spelling Techniques, Anaheim, CA, 9:45 to 10:45
May 11, 2005, Forber Road CTC, Dr Cooper in Residence, Monroeville, PA, 9:00 to 4:00
May 12, 2005, SCI Greene, Dr Cooper in Residence, Waynesburg, PA, 9:00 to 4:00
May 13, 2005, Lawrence County Literacy, Using the Internet with Low Level Students, 9:00 to 12:00
May 14, 2005, Western PA Tutor Conference, 10:00 to 1:00
May 17, 2005, Cumberland County College, Counseling Students who Learn Differently, Vineland, NJ, 8:30 to 3:30
May 18, 2005, State Correctional Institution, Reading Comprehension and English As Another Language, Pennaylvania
May 19, 2005, Pennsylvania Partners, Communicating with Clients Who Have Poor Vocabularies, Conference, Hershey, PA
May 20, 2005, Personal day, my son's graduation from medical school
May 23, 2005 PCCYFS Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
April 2005
April 1, 2005, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Skills, Allentown, PA, 10:00 to 3:00
April 5, 2005, Franklin Co. Literacy Council, Using Newspapers and Magazines to improve Reading and Math Skills, Chambersburg, PA, 1:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30
April 8, 2005, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Helping Parents Understand and Work with Children with Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA, 9:30 to 12:30
April 8, 2005, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Multi-level Classroom Techniques, Philadelphia, PA, 1:00 to 4:00
April 9, 2005, Long Island Adult Education Conference, Injecting Zip into Vocabulary Development and Alternative Fractions Techniques, Long Island, NY.
April 15, 2005, Structured Learning for the Unstructured, Mountain/Plains Adult Education Conference, Jackson Hole, WY. Photos
April 20, 2005, Bradford County, PA
April 21, 2005 PA Association of Developmental Educators, Injecting Zip into Vocabulary Development, Harrisburg, PA 2:30 to 3:30
April 27, 2005 Meadville, PA 9:00 - 12:00, 1:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00
April 28, 2005, ESL Regional Conference, Sharon, PA Screening Non-English Speaking Students.
April 29, 2005, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA, 9:30 to 12:30
April 29, 2005, Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Techniques for Teaching Adults Who Learn Differently, Philadelphia, PA, 1:00 to 4:00
March 2005
March 2, 2005, Harrisburg Literacy, Teaching Adults, Harrisburg, PA, 2:00 to 5:00
March 2, 2005, State Correction Institution, Teaching Adults, Camp Hill, PA, 6:00 to 9:00
March 7, 2005, Adult Literacy Lawrence County, Dr. Cooper in Residence, New Castle, PA, 9:00 to 4:00
March 8, 2005, ARIN IU, Using the Internet with Low Level Students, Indiana, PA, 9:00 to 2:00 Photos
March 8, 2005, Butler County Community College, Teaching Reading, Writing and Math to Adults with Learning Problems, Butler, PA, 4:00 to 7:00
March 9, 2005, Riverview Even Start, Techniques for Teaching Adults Who Learn Differently, Clarion, PA, 9:00 to 4:00
March 10, 2005, Dr. Gertrude Barber Center, Cooper in Residence, Erie, PA, 9:00 to 4:00
March 11, 2005, Stairways Behavioral Health, Techniques for Teaching Adults Who Learn Differently, Erie, PA, 9:00 to 12:00
March 11, 2005, Stairways Behavioral Health, GED Network: Screening Activity, Erie, PA, 1:30 to 3:30
March 29, 2005, Pottsville, PA Adult Education, 6:00 to 9:00
March 30, 2005, Teen Parenting Program, Philadelphia, PA 9:00 to 3:00
February 2005
February 7, 2005 Delaware County In-Service, Helping Children with Learning Problems with Reading and Writing Skills, Part 3, 4:30 to 9:30
February 9, 2005 PAACE Conference, Hershey, PA Using Newspapers and Magazines to Improve Reading and Numeracy Skills, 6:30 to 8:00
February 10, 2005 PAACE Conference, Hershey, PA Structured Learning for the Unstructured, 4:15 to 5:30
February 11, 2005 PAACE Conference, Hershey, PA Cooper Screening for Information Processing, 8:30 to 10:00
February 14, 2005 PCCFYS, Characteristics of Learning Differences, Philadelphia, PA 9:30 to 4:30
February 16, 2005 Alternative Math Techniques, Center for Alternative Learning, Havertown, PA, 6:00 to 9:00
February 17, 2005 Tic Tac Toe Math, Harambee Institute Charter School's Teachers, Philadelphia, PA, 3:30 to 4:30
February 22, 2005 Tic Tac Toe Math, Harambee Institute Charter School's Parents, Philadelphia, PA, 6:30 to 7:30
January 2005
January 12, 2005 Harambee Charter School, Philadelphia, PA Tic Tac Toe Math 9:00 to 12:00
January 24, 2005 Delaware County In-Service, Helping Children with Learning Problems with Reading and Writing Skills, Part 1, 4:30 to 9:30
January 31, 2005 Delaware County In-Service, Helping Children with Learning Problems with Reading and Writing Skills, Part 2, 4:30 to 9:30