2008 brought many exciting changes and growth for MindWorks. In addition to adding new products and authors to the MindWorks family, we have moved into a new office, enhanced our account management sales team, initiated the process of becoming an ASHA approved CEU provider, and introduced our monthly newsletter. In 2009, we expect to accomplish even more. Read on to learn more about where we've been and where we hope to go in the year to come.

Our New Office

In May, 2008 MindWorks began taking possession on our new office space. In keeping with our mission of being "extraordinary", we chose a non-traditional approach to an office and renovated a 1930's house in historic Old Town Coppell, Texas.

Located just 5 minutes north of the gates of DFW airport, our new location is the perfect balance of location, atmosphere, and function for our business.  Red peanut shaped workspaces, stainless steel desks, refinished old-wood hardwoods, zebra-striped and colorful shag rugs, black and white checkered tiles, and a retro style conference table with bright red chairs give our office a feel of "fun sophistication". We have increased on-site warehouse space and shipping facilities. And we've even created an amazing playroom for our staff with young children, including enormous chalkboards, a drawing easel, play tables, and games (many educational - of course). We invite you to come by and visit!

Improved Account Management

MindWorks has experienced tremendous organic growth over the past several years, both in number of customers and geography. Since MindWorks is first and foremost a customer-service organization, we want to ensure that each and every one of our clients gets the time and attention they need and deserve.

To address this need, we've begun building a formal sales organization to help us grow and maintain exceptional client satisfaction. Erica Maxson has joined us to build and cultivate our customer relationships in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex. With a background in special education, Erica has first-hand knowledge of the challenges you face each day, and she is here to provide creative solutions to your needs. Erica is always available to help answer product questions, schedule a training session, or work with you to come up with a completely custom solution to your own personal needs.

We're also currently in the process of adding sales territories throughout Texas in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, the Big Country and West Texas. We're also planning to add account management and sales functions in other states throughout the south and southeast in the year to come. Contact us if you or someone you know is interested in joining our exciting organization.

New Products

As you may have already noticed, our product line has really grown over the past year.  We are very proud of our new offerings and the amazing authors who publish through us.

• Early Childhood LINCs and Bilingual Literature LINCs bring the total number of activity books in the LINC series to 12!
• TOYSS is a must have for all SLPs providing articulation therapy in elementary school. 
  
• Tales to be Told is an incredible tool for teaching the skill of visual imagery.  
• The Getting the Inside Scoop series makes social studies fun and exciting.  
• All Things Spring was added to the Teaching with Themes series. 
  
• Nursery Rhyme CLiCKs provides amazing storyboards for use with all your favorite nursery rhymes.

What to Expect in 2009

In 2009 you will see some new, innovative and exciting things from MindWorks.  For instance, we will be adding additional workshops to our comprehensive array of sessions.  These include incredible new RtI, learning styles, in-depth LINC, social studies and early childhood offerings.  We also have a number of new products in the works to compliment our existing titles.  Some of the upcoming publications include:

• Construction LINCs
• Tales to be Told Volume 2
• Teaching with Purpose for Special Education
• And an incredible selection of social stories... just to name a few

Upcoming Appearances

In addition to a rapidly filling schedule of 2009 workshops and trainings, look for MindWorks at the following upcoming state and national conventions:

• MSHA convention in Jackson, Mississippi
• TSHA convention in Austin, Texas
• ASHA Schools in Kansas City, Missouri
• ASHA in New Orleans, Louisiana

We'll have all of our new products with us and lots of great information to share. Come by and experience what makes MindWorks extraordinary!

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