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59th ASCD
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New Orleans, Louisiana

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Recent Major Presentations

Edvita training programs, service group and faith-based group presentations, and orientations are not included in this listing.

WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR LEARNING ALTERNATIVES

FALL CONFERENCE
(Lake Chelan, Washington)
2 - 4 November 2006
"When the Inmates Take Over the Asylum: Power Management in the Classroom"
— refer to the description for the Spring Conference (below).

"Rethinking Violence: A Short Survival Course for Educators and Parents"
— refer to the description for the Spring Conference (below).

SEATTLE UNITY CHURCH

21 September  2006

"Violence and the Heart of Healing - A Spiritual Path to Peace"

 

WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR LEARNING ALTERNATIVES
SPRING CONFERENCE
(Ocean Shores, Washington)
10 - 11 March 2006
"When the Inmates Take Over the Asylum: Power Management in the Classroom" — Using the “Integrative Power Management Model” — what has been called, “classroom kung fu” — classroom power dynamics can be leveraged to create welcoming, effective, and stimulating educational experiences for students. This new approach, developed and introduced in this program by author and theorist Ari Cowan, draws heavily from Cowan’s acclaimed “Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model.” The IPM model is a significant departure from the traditional “domination” model for dealing with students in the classroom. It incorporates new thinking about and language for describing power, provides a new structure for distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy power, and provides tools for leveraging classroom dynamics which work for students, teachers, and other education stakeholders.

"Rethinking Violence: A Short Survival Course for Educators and Parents" — In a dramatic departure from the traditional “punitive” model for responding and preventing violence, author Ari Cowan introduced a revolutionary approach to dealing with bullying, harassment, and all other forms of violence. This practical and inspiring multimedia presentation included discussion, extensive resource materials, and the acclaimed “Heart of Healing” video.

EDVITA INSTITUTE, sponsored by Unity of Bellevue
(Seabeck, Washington)
14 October 2005 -- 16 October 2005
"Pathways to Peace: Becoming an Instrument of Nonviolence" — A program introducing the revolutionary Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model -- a dramatic departure from the traditional "punitive model" for responding to violence. Clock hours are available for teachers in Washington State. Edvita PAR Model Teaching certification available.

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ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF CURAÇAO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles)
10 and 11 August 2004
"Violence and the Classroom: Innovative Strategies, Effective Actions" — In a dramatic departure from the traditional punitive model, the new integrative model was introduced in this presentation. Innovative strategies and effective actions for preventing and responding to violence were covered. Participants had the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the nature and origins of violence, develop powerful new prevention and response skills, and obtain additional resources that can be applied immediately in the school setting. A fascinating, practical, and often moving presentation.

ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
59th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
20 March 2004
"Violence & Powerful Learning: Social Values Across the Curriculum" — presented by Edvita's Ari Cowan. For this year's ASCD conference, Ari covered the "Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model"." The response to the presentation was overwhelmingly positive. The evaluations of the violence curriculum Ari presented averaged 3.79 (4.00 = "excellent") and the program overall rated 3.83 (again, 4.00 being "excellent"). The attendees included educators, counselors, administrators, and other educational professionals. When asked if they wanted to see a follow up to the presentation and if they would attend a Professional Development Institute on the curriculum, 100% of those surveyed said "yes."

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16th ANNUAL AT-RISK YOUTH FORUM
(Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)
24 February 2004
"Implementing a Culture of Tolerance: An Innovative Model for Safe Schools Immunizing Young People Against the Ravages of Violence" — presented by Edvita's Ari Cowan. In a compassionate and fascinating presentation, Ari introduced the Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model for responding to violence. Participants explored this alternative to the conventional ways in which we see and respond to violence.

COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS 2003 FALL FORUM
(Columbus, Ohio)
15 November 2003
"Implementing a Culture of Tolerance: An Innovative Model for Schools" — presented by Edvita's Ari Cowan. Ari introduced the Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model and provided ways in which it could be applied in school settings.

CHARACTER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP, 10th NATIONAL FORUM
(Arlington, Virginia)
17 October 2003
"Intervention in School Violence: A Basis for Character Education" — presented by Edvita's Ari Cowan. Ari's session focused on the connection between character education and the reduction of violence. Edvita's violence response life skills and character education curricula were key features in Ari's presentation.

ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
58th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(San Francisco, California)
09 March 2003
"Violence and Youth: An Innovative Curricular Model" — presented by Edvita's Ari Cowan. This is a huge event, with Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, Doctor of Pediatric Endocrinology and former Surgeon General of the United States providing the keynote presentation. Like previous presentations mentioned on this page, the emphasis of Ari's presentation will be on Edvita's "Violence Response" curriculum.

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CITIZENS AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE
(Oak Harbor, Washington)
03 October 2002
"Addressing violence as service providers" — presented by Edvita's Ari Cowan. Ari covered Edvita's "Violence Integrative Response Model" and explored the "drama triangle" (victim, persecutor, rescuer).

PARTNERS IN PEACE CONFERENCE
(San Diego, California)
17 October 2002
"In the Shadow of 9/11 - Rethinking the Road to Peace" — the first of two plenary addresses by Edvita's Ari Cowan. This presentation explored lessons from the events of 9/11 and America's "War on Terror." Through lecture, discussion, and use of audio and visual aids, the presentation examined opportunities to rethink how we deal with violence (interpersonal to international), connect with each other, and create lasting peace. Ari suggested that there is an urgent need to apply new ways of answering three ontological questions: Who am I? What is the nature of the world? What is my role in the world? The keynote focused on positive solutions to violence intervention and prevention which go beyond orthodox (and often, ineffective) responses. A number of practical suggestions were provided for attendees to consider.

"Acts of Courage, Acts of Cowardice: Healing the Violence" — Ari's second plenary address. Going beyond the traditional punitive, social and political models, this presentation showcased Edvita's new and innovative "integrative" model stressing practical and effective prevention and healing of abuse and neglect. The model includes seven key components and is applied in the context of five aspects of human existence: the physical, emotional, mental, environmental, and spiritual. It also provides a matrix in which each of these components can be assessed in terms of an individual's experience with violence. This permits those working to reduce and end violence to apply the model immediately and to create more effective responses to fit their specific circumstances.

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