Preschool and elementary special education teachers will learn the principles of the Social Thinking curriculum. Social Thinking is a language and cognitive-based methodology that focuses on the dynamic and synergistic nature of social observation, social interpretation, social problem solving, and social communication skills, all of which require self-regulation.
Pronouncing student names correctly shows respect for their identify and fosters a positive learning environment by creating a sense of inclusion. This session will offer tips and tricks for how to correctly pronounce your students' names.
Participants will learn alternatives to suspension and re-entry tools for students exhibiting difficult behaviors and repeat offenses in the school setting.
Fed up with daily behavior battles that zap your energy and leave students discouraged? Break free from the traditional discipline hamster wheel and discover a revolutionary approach that prioritizes taking care of YOU first! Join us for an interactive introduction to Conscious Discipline, a brain-based framework designed to empower educators with self-regulation and well-being tools, build solid connections with students, transform conflict into collaborative problem-solving, and set up academics to soar in safe and thriving learning environments. Beyond classroom management, Conscious Discipline is a game-changer for educators who crave less stress and more joy as they support engaged learners in a classroom that feels like a community, not a battlefield.
We will refine our understanding of the differences between growth and fixed mindsets. We will develop strategies to promote growth mindset for our students, and we will incorporate these strategies into our practices and lesson plans for the coming year.
Pronouncing student names correctly shows respect for their identify and fosters a positive learning environment by creating a sense of inclusion. This session will offer tips and tricks for how to correctly pronounce your students' names.
How to take The Amazing Shake program from the Ron Clark Academy and implement it at YOUR school. Learn how to provide yearlong practice of leadership skills leading up to a live competition where students put these skills into action. Develop competition rounds that are engaging, motivating, and fun where students compete to become the Amazing Shake Champion.
Having trouble with student engagement? Learn about visual thinking routines and how to implement them to maximize student engagement. You will be able to leave the session experiencing some of the routines in the session as well and leave with access to 83 thinking routines.
Fed up with daily behavior battles that zap your energy and leave students discouraged? Break free from the traditional discipline hamster wheel and discover a revolutionary approach that prioritizes taking care of YOU first! Join us for an interactive introduction to Conscious Discipline, a brain-based framework designed to empower educators with self-regulation and well-being tools, build solid connections with students, transform conflict into collaborative problem-solving, and set up academics to soar in safe and thriving learning environments. Beyond classroom management, Conscious Discipline is a game-changer for educators who crave less stress and more joy as they support engaged learners in a classroom that feels like a community, not a battlefield.
We will refine our understanding of the differences between growth and fixed mindsets. We will develop strategies to promote growth mindset for our students, and we will incorporate these strategies into our practices and lesson plans for the coming year.
Zones of Regulation is an SEL curriculum with a focus on identifying emotions and advancing on to self-regulation and navigating social situations. This training will give access to curriculum and google drive of resources for all participants.
Participants will recognize brain states, understand the cycle of escalation, utilzing preventative strategies, and common language to use with all students.
New arrival ELL students face unique obstacles to social integration in their new American school settings. Since students with strong interpersonal relationships at school tend to demonstrate higher academic achievement, educators and educational leaders must create structures and policies that address the unique obstacles faced by new arrival ELL students. This presentation will describe some of those unique obstacles and offer practical remedies that schools can use to overcome those obstacles.
How to take The Amazing Shake program from the Ron Clark Academy and implement it at YOUR school. Learn how to provide yearlong practice of leadership skills leading up to a live competition where students put these skills into action. Develop competition rounds that are engaging, motivating, and fun where students compete to become the Amazing Shake Champion.
It's Free Write Friday! My weekly writing routine allows students to write whatever they want and to have their writings celebrated! Participants will write freely as students before learning how to impact their own classroom communities. I will provide examples of student writing and share the details of what makes it an impactful and effective use of precious class time. The session will end with ideas for how to implement, ideas for modifying to meet the needs of each classroom, and collaborative brainstorming time.
Fed up with daily behavior battles that zap your energy and leave students discouraged? Break free from the traditional discipline hamster wheel and discover a revolutionary approach that prioritizes taking care of YOU first! Join us for an interactive introduction to Conscious Discipline, a brain-based framework designed to empower educators with self-regulation and well-being tools, build solid connections with students, transform conflict into collaborative problem-solving, and set up academics to soar in safe and thriving learning environments. Beyond classroom management, Conscious Discipline is a game-changer for educators who crave less stress and more joy as they support engaged learners in a classroom that feels like a community, not a battlefield.
New arrival ELL students face unique obstacles to social integration in their new American school settings. Since students with strong interpersonal relationships at school tend to demonstrate higher academic achievement, educators and educational leaders must create structures and policies that address the unique obstacles faced by new arrival ELL students. This presentation will describe some of those unique obstacles and offer practical remedies that schools can use to overcome those obstacles.
Our Disability Sensitivity & Etiquette Training is designed to foster understanding, connection, and respectful interactions with individuals with disabilities. This interactive and informative workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive environments and engage with people of all abilities with confidence and sensitivity.
Fed up with daily behavior battles that zap your energy and leave students discouraged? Break free from the traditional discipline hamster wheel and discover a revolutionary approach that prioritizes taking care of YOU first! Join us for an interactive introduction to Conscious Discipline, a brain-based framework designed to empower educators with self-regulation and well-being tools, build solid connections with students, transform conflict into collaborative problem-solving, and set up academics to soar in safe and thriving learning environments. Beyond classroom management, Conscious Discipline is a game-changer for educators who crave less stress and more joy as they support engaged learners in a classroom that feels like a community, not a battlefield.
The process of writing is hard work. Teaching writing, and helping students believe in themselves as writers, is even harder. Join Lisa Helsel, 2023 recipient of the NCTE Donald H. Graves Award for Excellence in Teaching Writing, as she shares ideas for connecting deeply with student writers and for helping them become aware of their own writing processes. Participants will walk away with assessment and reflection activities that can be used in classrooms across the grade levels.
This session teaches about the prevalence and impact of childhood adversity. Participants will leave with trauma-informed strategies to implement in the classroom.
This session teaches about the prevalence and impact of childhood adversity. Participants will leave with trauma-informed strategies to implement in the classroom.
This session teaches about the prevalence and impact of childhood adversity. Participants will leave with trauma-informed strategies to implement in the classroom.