Problem Solving 101:
      Teaching Kids Strategies for Problem 
      Solving in the Real World
      When:                              Why is my math grade so low? How do I become a better 
       March 17, 2016                    dancer? How can humans reverse global warming? Both 
       8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.            children and adults are routinely faced with real-world 
      Where:                             problems, and most lack the skills and structures necessary 
       CREC Central                      for solving problems. This workshop is based on Ken 
       Council Room                      Wantanbe’s international best-selling book, “Problem 
       111 Charter Oak Avenue 
       Hartford, CT 06053                Solving 101-A Simple Book for Smart People,” and it will 
      Cost:                              provide you with the tools needed to help students of all 
       $125 per participant (includes    ages reach problem resolution in an effective way. 
       lunch and a textbook)
       Registration:                     The tools and strategies provided at this workshop will 
       To register, click on the link    allow participants to broaden and organize thinking about 
       above, or visit 
       www.crec.org/itl.                 a problem to enable more possible solutions to become 
       Contact:                          clear. Ken Wantanbe’s book is included with enrollment.
       For additional information, 
       contact Jaime Rechenberg          Target Audience: Grades 6-12 Teachers.
       at jrechenberg@crec.org.          On the day of a CREC professional development event, 
                                             call 860-509-3700 after 6:30 a.m. for cancellation 
                                                             or delay information.