Two years ago CADA was fortuante enough to have the host of Scam School, Mr. Brian Brushwood. I had a chance to sit down with Brian before our keynote where he taught me how to accurately predict the outcome of a game of tic-tac-toe and be correct every single time. Look like a genius mind reading in front of your students! For more on Brian you can check out his site www.shwood.com or his very popular show Scam School on iTunes.  You can learn more about CADA at www.cada1.org. 

This presentation was given my CADA's technology coordinator Matt Soeth at the opening session of the 2012 conference. In here he high lights the use of data with types of online communication with some fun activities as well as high lighting some other ways to contact and stay in touch with your students. 

Speaking with Bob Burton Award Winner Richard Macalindin from Southern Califonria talk abou tnot only why he won the Spirit award for CADA, but how over a three year period he was able to grow his API socres raise 121 points and his school wide attendance increased from 94% to just over 97%. His reason for success: building better relationships with students and creating a place on campus for students and staff to interact outside of the classroom. 

TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - A teacher explains why being a professional all the time provides a positive image for the students. For information on CADA, visit www.cada1.org. 

With the 2012 Conference at a close, there is still much to do and be said for activities on your campus. However, that doesn't mean we can't have a bit more fun. Check out www.cada1.org for amazing post conference resources. What are some of your favorite sayings? Post in the comments section as we would like to hear them.

In this episode we speak with President Elect Monica Anderson as she shares some of the secrets and insigth to our upcoming conference in Reno, NV. To dlownload schedules and find out more about CADA visit us at www.cada1.org. 

CASL president Jamal Edwards takes us through his 3 Step Mojo process as he highlights his method for making changes in his every day life. Keep it simple, focus, and pick the three things you would ilke to change in your life. For more info on CASL check out www.casl1.org and for more info on CADA check www.cada1.org.

This week we hear from two students at Willow Glenn HS in San Jose who share their experiences of their first senior prom. Along with learning some new dance steps, these students were part of a group that went out of their way to create a memorable evening at their local senior center.

TEEN TRUTH: INSPIRATION - Watch this segment from GVTV 8 on the fundraiser called "Derek's Dash." These young kids are MAKING A  DIFFERENCE for their cousin by organizing this amazing event. What are you doing?  For information on Teen Truth visit www.teentruth.net and for more information on CADA visit www.cada1.org.

This week I discuss a couple of lessons I teach my students that utilizes their cell phones. We spend time on both texting as well as how to have a conversation on the phone or when leaving a voice mail. For more info on CADA, click here.