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.
Google Translate, ChatGPT, Twee, Diffit….what in the 'tech' is AI ?! Join the fearless educators who are learning to harness artificial intelligence for good and not evil. Let’s find useful ways together for educators to use AI to enhance our craft and improve our profession.
ID Moderate teachers will be provided an overview of the Unique Learning Systems products. Learning targets consist of topics covering monthly curriculum items using Unique, visual supports using Symbol Stix, and current news articles using News 2 You.
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.
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 explore research based effective use of teacher feedback and plan ways to incorporate effective feedback into our practice and lesson plans to improve student achievement.
Looking for a way to motivate your students to review previously-taught skills and content? Learn how we increased student engagement and knowledge retention with a spiral review choice board and reward-based incentives in our classes.
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.
In this session, participants will learn how to apply Universal Design of Learning principles while utilizing and integrating Canva and Google Apps that increase student engagement. Lessons will focus on modifying teachers' current UDL practices through the use of Canva activities and Google Apps such as Google Drawings, Slides, and YouTube.
We will explore research based effective use of teacher feedback and plan ways to incorporate effective feedback into our practice and lesson plans to improve student achievement.
Participants will be provided with an overview on the use of task boxes in ID Moderate specialized classrooms. They will have time to ask questions and get feedback on the tasks analysis sheets for each task box.
In this session, participants will learn how to apply Universal Design of Learning principles while utilizing and integrating Canva and Google Apps that increase student engagement. Lessons will focus on modifying teachers' current UDL practices through the use of Canva activities and Google Apps such as Google Drawings, Slides, and YouTube.
Google Translate, ChatGPT, Twee, Diffit….what in the 'tech' is AI ?! Join the fearless educators who are learning to harness artificial intelligence for good and not evil. Let’s find useful ways together for educators to use AI to enhance our craft and improve our profession.
Participants will understand how to articulate clear learning objectives and discover effective strategies for embedding success criteria into the teaching. Designed for a commitment to enhancing student learning outcomes by giving students the tools they need to succeed!
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.
Looking for a way to motivate your students to review previously-taught skills and content? Learn how we increased student engagement and knowledge retention with a spiral review choice board and reward-based incentives in our classes.
Participants will understand how to articulate clear learning objectives and discover effective strategies for embedding success criteria into the teaching. Designed for a commitment to enhancing student learning outcomes by giving students the tools they need to succeed!
"Unit plans? How can I implement unit plans when I'm working day to day on one lesson at a time?!?" How many times have you heard this conversation in your building? This course will show that effective, strategic planning can help teachers guide the sequence and pace of skills to ensure greater student learning outcomes. Participants will learn the value of unit plans, how to create their own unit plan, and walk away with several unit plan templates!
Do you want to engage students during independent practice? Come see how utilizing choice boards give students a voice in their learning and access to differentiated activities aligned to standards.
Although public education has recently faced monumental challenges that, at times, have threatened even its very existence, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is our lifeline back to rich educational experiences and increased student achievement! Learn to triage your instructional practices and use the principles of UDL to ensure all students ENGAGE, REPRESENT, and take ACTION in their learning. Together we will save education by empowering students to be motivated, knowledgeable, and strategic through the UDL framework!
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.
School administrators who work with students protected by IDEA and Section 504 will learn when to conduct a manifestation determination review, how to conduct a manifestation determination review, and the steps following a manifestation determination review.
Teachers will learn about different data collection examples and when to use them. Teachers will walk away with data collection templates ready to use.
**This session is for Special Education self-contained classroom teachers.** Participants will learn how to establish clear and consistent communication and ensure paraprofessionals are an integral member of the instructional team with the goal of increasing student learning.
I will discuss how Social Media is affecting our Schools, covering the negative effects teacher and staff face. I will discuss threats, suicide, and cyberbullying and what we are seeing students do on their Chromebooks.
This session provides newer teachers with the opportunity to discuss problematic recurring behaviors and offers new ways to frame and support interventions that satisfy both student and educator needs in the general educational classroom.
Come experience ways to relax and create a self-care plan for you to balance work and home life. There is no one size fits all self-care plan, but there is a common thread to all self-care plans: making a commitment to you and all areas of your life.
I will discuss how Social Media is affecting our Schools, covering the negative effects teacher and staff face. I will discuss threats, suicide, and cyberbullying and what we are seeing students do on their Chromebooks.
Participants will learn how to utlize FBA data/results to create a meaningful and thorough behavior intervention plan (BIP) for students. Resources and supports will be discussed and shared regarding both common and unique BIP interventions and accommodations.
**This session is for Special Education self-contained classroom teachers.** Participants will learn how to establish clear and consistent communication and ensure paraprofessionals are an integral member of the instructional team with the goal of increasing student learning.