Register Now! Dr. Ranko Rajovic in Saratoga/Moraga on Oct. 24 and 25!
Alexandra Lisonek
On October 24 and 25, we have the special honor of hosting Dr. Ranko Rajović, a renowned Serbian educator, neuroscientist, and child development specialist.
Dr. Rajović is the founder of the NTC Learning System, a play-based educational method designed to stimulate children's motor and cognitive development through neuroscience-backed strategies. He is also a long-time collaborator with UNICEF on early childhood education and currently heads the Department of Educational Neuroscience at the Faculty of Education in Koper.
Born in Belgrade, Dr. Rajović is a specialist in internal medicine, with a master’s degree in neurophysiology from the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad and a PhD in sports science from the University of Niš. He is the founder of Mensa Serbia, a former Chairman of Mensa International’s Gifted Children Committee, and an expert on neuroscience in sports for the European Handball Federation. His NTC Learning System has been implemented in over 20 European countries and is accredited by the Ministry of Education in seven.
The NTC Programme translates the latest discoveries in neuroscience into practical tools for use in classrooms and everyday life. Grounded in the idea that play is a child’s most powerful learning tool, the program focuses on enhancing brain development during the most crucial period—from birth to around age ten.
🔗 Learn more: NTC Learning Program
📅 Free Public Lecture –CHILDREN TRAPPED IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD + NTC QUIZ FOR CHILDREN
Date: October 24 @ 7 PM
📍 St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Saratoga
🕖 Duration: 90 minutes
💬 Language: Serbian (with English translation provided)
🎟️ Free admission – open to all: parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone working with children.
NTC quiz for children will be in a separate room and there will be a dedicated person with children so you can enjoy the lecture.
Topics will include:
How self-confidence develops from a neuroscience perspective
Parenting in an age of rapid environmental change
Common parenting mistakes that hinder development
Why children naturally choose games that promote growth
How learning can look and feel like play
Navigating the virtual world and its impact on children
The cognitive benefits of bilingualism
...and more!
📲 For more insights, check out the NTC Instagram:
📅 NTC Interactive Seminar –DIVE DEEPER IN NTC
Date: October 25 @ 9 AM
For those who wish to go beyond the lecture, Dr. Rajović will also lead a hands-on NTC seminar focused on applying NTC techniques, methods, and games in everyday life.
📍 Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
⏱️ Duration: 180 minutes (2 x 90 minutes + 20-minute break)
💵 Cost: $100 per participant - payments: check/cash on the day of event or PayPal, QR code attached
📜 Includes an official NTC Certificate of Completion
🗣️ English translation provided
Refreshments will be available!
This seminar is ideal for parents, teachers, early childhood professionals, and anyone who wants to bring scientifically backed tools into the way they teach or raise children.
✅ Reserve Your Spot Now
To help us organize events at both Saratoga and Moraga and ensure enough space and materials, please register using the form below:
🔗 Registration Form
This is a rare and valuable opportunity for anyone involved in the care, education, or upbringing of children. We warmly invite you to join us in welcoming Dr. Rajović and taking part in this enriching experience.
We look forward to seeing you there!
St Sava Sunday School Saratoga