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August 31, 2018 | UHCL Staff

Teachers can learn effective classroom management

Teachers can discover the key to making classroom systems work effectively in course, “Effective Classroom Management Strategies,”  hosted by University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Educational Programs.

The professional development course is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 in room 1310.05 of the Arbor Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.  Experienced educator Tonya Chevalier will tackle the pitfalls that make establishing management systems frustrating. Attendees will have the opportunity to create systems through collaboration with peers and begin implementing these systems immediately in their classrooms. 

The fee for this session is $85. Space is limited to 25 participants. Attendees can bring a lunch or dine off-campus. To register or for more information, visit www.uhcl.edu/education/centers-initiatives/center-educational-programs/professional-development.

Autism Speaker Series: understanding dual diagnoses

Learn tips and best practices for caring for children with dual diagnoses of autism and ADHD or anxiety from psychologist Leandra Berry in the first lecture of the 2018-19 Autism Speaker Series.

The lecture is  Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Bayou Building Garden Room at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.

Hosted by the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, the lectures are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. To learn more or to register, visit www.uhcl.edu/autism-center.

Movie Night at UHCL: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’

We all know the zip-up cardigan and kind smile of Fred Rogers. Join us for Movie Night, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at University of Houston-Clear Lake when the film, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” will be presented in the Lecture Hall in the Student Services and Classroom Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.

The emotional documentary goes beyond the man we all knew on screen to tell us more about the creative genius who inspired generations of young children. After the screening, psychology professors Beth Hentges and Christine Walthers will lead a discussion on the film’s central themes. Admission is free with a UHCL student ID and $4 for all others. Free parking is available in student lot D.

Center for Executive Education—GMAT Review Course

Gain an edge on the Graduate Management Admission Test or GMAT with a preparation course from University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Executive Education. Classes take place Saturdays, Sept. 8-29, from 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Students will tackle each session of the course in four structured sessions that cover the test format and test-taking strategies as well as in-depth lessons on each section of the test including critical reasoning, analytical writing, problem solving and reasoning.

The fee is $549, which includes the textbook and instructional materials. Discounts are available for UHCL faculty, students and alumni. For more information and to register, visit the Center for Executive Education online at www.uhcl.edu/center-executive-education or call 281-283-3120.