S.M.A.R.T. for Elementary educators
Become your students' favorite teacher, a S.M.A.R.T. Teacher!
This interactive and energetic workshop is designed for elementary classroom, special education, physical education, and adaptive physical education teachers, along with paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, and anyone working with elementary-aged children.

​The S.M.A.R.T. program uses a multi-sensory approach to teaching and learning that is designed to develop and enhance the critical readiness skills students need to succeed in school. S.M.A.R.T. activities develop and enhance children's large and fine motor skills, visual perception, eye-hand coordination and auditory skills, all necessary tools for learning to read and achieving academic success. All S.M.A.R.T. workshops are from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and provide 24 contact hours. This 3-day workshop also includes the S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum Guide. ​

For more information, to register for a workshop, or to learn how to host a workshop, please contact A Chance To Grow's Minnesota Learning Resource Center by calling (612) 789-1236 or emailing mlrc@actg.org.

S.M.A.R.T. Workshops

S.M.A.R.T. Workshop - October 27-29, 2020
A Chance To Grow in Minneapolis, MN
S.M.A.R.T. Workshop - February 23-25, 2021
A Chance To Grow in Minneapolis, MN
​At our S.M.A.R.T. Elementary Workshops, you will:
  • Learn how the brain typically develops and what might interrupt that development 
  • Experience the S.M.A.R.T. activities, which are movement-based, fun for children and easily incorporated into the day 
  • Understand how to look at students developmentally 
  • Create the implementation tools you need to immediately start S.M.A.R.T. 
  • Become re-energized as educators and ready to create your own S.M.A.R.T. classrooms!​

Unless otherwise specified, all Minneapolis workshops are held at A Chance To Grow. Dates and locations are announced and updated regularly. Space is limited and participation is granted in order of registration receipt and payment. ​
Become a S.M.A.R.T. teacher today!
Help your students develop the physiological and neurological readiness skills essential to classroom success. Students who have not fully developed readiness skills often struggle with academics or behavior. Become a S.M.A.R.T. Teacher and transform your classroom into a playful atmosphere, mature your students brains and bodies, and help them reach their full academic potential. Ensure that purposeful movement is a part of your curriculum and provide your students with the multi-sensory stimulation they need to learn and grow.
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Please register online or download our workshop registration form and submit using our upload tool, fax it to us at (612) 706-5555, or mail it to 1800 Second St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 with your purchase order, check or credit card number.
​Workshop Details
  • All S.M.A.R.T. Workshops are 24 contact hours.
  • Workshops are held Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • School Principal Rate: $300
  • Standard Rate: $585
  • Early-Bird Rate: $560 (deadline is two weeks prior to the Monday before the Workshop)​
  • View the Workshop Agenda
​What educators say about our program
​“Our experience with S.M.A.R.T. has been a very positive one! We have implemented the program into the daily routine in the Wagner Early Learning Center. Students get the benefits of the movement exercises with specific purpose from the start of the year through the end and classroom achievements show the difference!"  - Lori Bouza, Principal at Wagner Early Learning Center in Wagner, SD

Has S.M.A.R.T. worked for you? 
Share your story! Or, visit our Success Stories page and see what else our educators say about the S.M.A.R.T. approach!
Join us for our  S.M.A.R.T. Workshops! ​
Click the button below to view our full workshop schedule! For questions, please call (612) 789-1236.