Learn to SALSA. This is not a Dance, but Appreciating, Discovering, and Embracing Who You Are

Presentation Category: 
Assessment and Accountability
Presentation Description: 
Participants will walk through the ingredients for SALSA, each item representing a different assessment of their character, skills, and personal strenghts. At the end of the presentation the participant will have their personal goal of Salsa and will be able to see how strong they really are. This is a self-esteem character building interactive workshop. This lesson may be adapted to any model.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
20%
Interactive Style: 
80%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Lidia Puga
Title: 
Learn to SALSA. This is not a dance, but a workshop on appreciating who you are. Discover your potential, embrace your inner strength, and enjoy who you are. "The gift you offer is your being."
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Marco Rios
Title: 
Learn to SALSA. This is not a dance, but a workshop on appreciating who you are. Discover your potential, embrace your inner strength, and enjoy who you are. "The gift you offer is your being."
Organization: 
National City Adult School

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance