--- title: Arizona ABL Training --- ![unnamed.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed.png?width=516&name=unnamed.png "unnamed.png") --- **![Screen Shot 2016-12-22 at 3.55.42 PM.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202016-12-22%20at%203.55.42%20PM.png?width=599&height=330&name=Screen%20Shot%202016-12-22%20at%203.55.42%20PM.png)           ** **[PRINT DETAILS AND AGENDA HERE](https://www.youthfit.com/hubfs/PhoenixAgenda%20(2).pdf)**   --- ## **Phoenix, AZ **June 12-14 ![Screen Shot 2016-12-22 at 2.56.23 PM.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202016-12-22%20at%202.56.23%20PM.png?width=227&name=Screen%20Shot%202016-12-22%20at%202.56.23%20PM.png)Due to the increased requests from our friends out west, ABL has decided to open up a training for our west coast, best coast! 2017 will be the first year ABL has hosted an event in Phoenix, and we wanted to go big, or go home! This 3 Day Workshop is specifically for those who want to change  it up in 2017.  **How do I know if this training is for me?** -Are you a teacher, admin, principal, OT/PT, Program Coordinator, After School Facility, YMCA, Health Dept. or Parent? **Have you ever said any of the below statements?** -I want to transform my classroom, I want to learn how to better impact these children. I need motivation, I want to renew my passion and purpose in what I do. I want to change the world. I want to meet other people just like myself. I want direction and hands on training from the best. I am ready to take my good school to a great school. I am ready to go from a good teacher, to a great teacher.  **If YES, than THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU :)** --- ## Facilitated By: Jean Moize ![jean-blade-moize.gif](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jean-blade-moize.gif?width=260&name=jean-blade-moize.gif) ## Dr. Jean Blaydes Moize, founder of Action Based Learning, is an internationally known educational consultant, speaker and author on the subject of how brain research supports the link of movement to enhanced learning. Jean Blaydes Madigan has made hundreds of presentations internationally in 10 foreign countries and nationally in all 50 states. Jean Blaydes Madigan taught for 27 years in the classroom, in Physical Education and as a college professor. Her excellence in teaching is recognized by awards such as Richardson ISD Teacher of the year, Texas AHPERD Teacher of the Year, and one of six National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year representing 13 states in the Southern District.Jean received the 2005 PE4Life Advocacy award. Her dynamic, interactive presentations will have you on your feet experiencing learning through movement and making valuable applications that enhance cognition to give students an advantage to learn. --- ## Leslie DeRuiter ![Screen Shot 2017-01-16 at 11.48.18 AM.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-01-16%20at%2011.48.18%20AM.png?width=136&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-01-16%20at%2011.48.18%20AM.png)Leslie is an experienced presenter on the topics of Physical Education, Brain Breaks, and Movement in the classroom. She uses a creative approach involving audience participation and group dynamics which results in enthusiastic and motivational presentations. While maintaining her high standards, Leslie delivers useful and relevant information in all of her presentations and workshops on topics for teachers of preschool age children through adults and well as pre-service teachers. Presentations, based on the latest brain research, are customized for the audience. They can include: Teaching the Teenage Brain, Teaching the Brain in Poverty, Building Better Brains, Kinesthetic K.I.D.S. plus more. This is all delivered with enthusiasm, passion and humor. The audiences leave her workshops with a shared sense of purpose and with skills ready to put to practice. She is currently a Action Based Learning Interventionist in the Alief ISD in the Houston area as well as an ABL Master Trainer. She has taught elementary and middle school physical education. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Arizona State University, and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Leslie is very knowledgeable with curriculum, management and team building. This knowledge, combined with her excellent interpersonal and communication skills, create energetic, interactive and fun sessions that can be implemented the same day.    ### Questions? ## Hotel --- ### ![Screen Shot 2016-12-22 at 3.54.01 PM.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202016-12-22%20at%203.54.01%20PM.png?width=288&height=256&name=Screen%20Shot%202016-12-22%20at%203.54.01%20PM.png) **Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino** 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226 **Group Rate:** $85/night      (rate INCLUDES resort fee) **Check in**: 6/11/2017 **Check Out:** 6/14/2017 **The GOOD NEWS:  Everything is just right downstairs- dinning, Nightlife, Gaming, Shows, and of course the sprawling Valley of the Sun views. [Click here for Hotel Amenities and Restaurants](https://www.youthfit.com/hubfs/2017%20GRC%20DiningTriFoldv3C.pdf)** ** Book your Room by May 19:** - Call the hotel reservation line at **[520-796-4900](tel:(520)%20796-4900)** and refer to the **“ABL Training Group Block”**  - ****Please note the reservation line will ask for your card information in order to hold the room. Y**our card will NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL THE DAY YOU CHECK IN. ****** --- ## Training Location ![Screen Shot 2017-01-16 at 10.49.45 AM.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-01-16%20at%2010.49.45%20AM.png?width=288&height=90&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-01-16%20at%2010.49.45%20AM.png) Summit School of Ahwatukee 4515 E. Muirwood Dr. Phoenix, AZ  85048   **Distance from Hotel: ** 3.3 miles Time: 9:00am-4:00pm --- Want to check out a different training? [![back.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/back.png?width=127&name=back.png)](https://www.youthfit.com/abl-trainings)   Want to share this with your school? [![Download-PDF-Button.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Download-PDF-Button.png?width=165&name=Download-PDF-Button.png) --- ](https://www.youthfit.com/hubfs/Phoenix%20Training%20ABL%202017%20Invitation-1.pdf)   ![Screen Shot 2017-01-13 at 6.41.50 PM.png](https://www.youthfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-01-13%20at%206.41.50%20PM.png?width=142&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-01-13%20at%206.41.50%20PM.png)   --- **RATES**   Standard Rate: $695 *EARLY BIRD RATE EXTENDED! RATE IS DISCOUNTED TO $595. Register by May 15th. Register 2 attendees and ABL will provide a FULL scholarship for the 3rd attendee! * *Applies to Phoenix Only. Valid 1 Per District. Use Promocode: FREEPHX*     ### Recent Posts I attended your ABL training in Charleston, SC in July...I wanted to let you know your training was the best we have been to. Everything you talked about and showed us speaks to what we want to do as a county. - Andrew, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ### Contact Us Copyright 2026 | Designed with ** by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com)