Dr. David Walsh: Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2012
End Date
April 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview
In this workshop based on his newest book, Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids: the One Brain Book You Need to Help your Child Grow Brighter, Healthier and Happier, Dr. Walsh will translate the latest findings from brain science into practical strategies that librarians, teachers, parents and anyone concerned about kids can put to use immediately.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$3,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
This professional development workshop will provide librarians, educators and anyone concerned about kids with techniques based on the latest brain research to help children learn and be more successful in school.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The majority of evaluations submitted rated the program as excellent. Attendees commented the program provided critical information that will be useful in their careers as educators and librarians. They found the speaker made the information understandable and applicable.
Source of Additional Funds
St. Catherine University
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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