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Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Atlanta Conference will held June 24 & 25. The main Conference will begin on June 26 at 8:30 am.
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference Atlanta will held October 21 and 22. The main Conference will begin on October 23 at 8:30 am.
Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Working with difficult, demanding, and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of the behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish, manipulative and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-seasoned, award-winning master educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing challenging student behaviors that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feelings of frustration, hurt and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
Learning Objectives:
Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Creating a highly-engaging & rigorous classroom while trying to manage disciplinary issues can be difficult. In this workshop, participants will learn several effective strategies that can be used to create an interactive classroom that supports increased student engagement while minimizing student disciplinary issues. This is not a “sit-and-get”workshop. Bring your best energy, because we’ll be working through these strategies, just as you will be using them with your students!
Learning Objectives:
Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The QUEEN model of conflict resolution was created specifically to deal with the needs of girls when moderating conflict. QUEEN’s purpose is to encourage an inner dialogue and foster the notions that words carry consequences for both the speaker and the recipient.
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Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Working with difficult, demanding, and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of the behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish, manipulative and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-seasoned, award-winning master educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing challenging student behaviors that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feelings of frustration, hurt and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
Learning Objectives:
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Adolescents are more susceptible to adverse childhood experiences (psychological trauma) during what Erikson described as the identity versus role confusion stage. Pubescent brains are pruning; trauma or toxic stress can substantially disrupt brain development, changing how they respond to perceived threats. In schools, student’s trigger reactions (fight, flight or freeze) are categorized as disruptive, defiant, and/or disrespectful (D-Codes) resulting in more punitive disciplinary consequences.
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Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Technology and social media play an increasingly large role in the social development of students today. Studies show that the average student (ages 7-17) spends up to 10 hours a day in front of a screen — cell phone, computer or tv.
Social media platforms have become critical for students who want to stay connected to peers — especially girls. But as girls spend more time trying to stay “connected” online, they actually become more disconnected. Studies show a correlation between the amount of time spent on social media and personal life dissatisfaction. Girls often create elaborate identities and personas on-screen; but do you ever wonder what is going on behind the screen?
As girls experience the turbulent times of childhood and adolescence they often turn to social media to hide their fears, confusion and anxiety from the outside world. As a result, girls are twice as likely as boys to develop an internalizing disorder such as depression or anxiety by mid-adolescence.
Author Stephanie Jensen, MS, LPC will help attendees better understand what is hidden behind the screen of “mean girls,” and gain tools and strategies for promoting the healthy development of confident, strong and happy girls.
Learning Objectives:
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Four high-energy, high-impact workshops in one! This session will help educators better understand the biology of the pre-adolescent and adolescent brains as well as the latest research behind motivation and grit. Additionally, participants will examine Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the characteristics of the Trauma-Impacted Learner as a guide for building resilience in our kids while weaving a safety net for student success.
Learning Objectives:
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this session, we will explore how to use social-emotional learning circles for girls to impact social aggression and decrease the factors that motivate relational aggression. We will also offer interactive tools used in SEL circles to create a safe space through the use of poetry, music, and therapeutic mentoring to develop trauma-free spaces. Educators, Counselors and administrators will understand the benefits of facilitating gender-specific programming that promotes strength and resiliency in girls, increasing literacy while also improving their attitude toward school, home and community while reducing depression.
Learning Objectives Coming Soon!
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Four high-energy, high-impact workshops in one! This session will help educators better understand the biology of the pre-adolescent and adolescent brains as well as the latest research behind motivation and grit. Additionally, participants will examine Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the characteristics of the Trauma-Impacted Learner as a guide for building resilience in our kids while weaving a safety net for student success.
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Thursday, October 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to use Hip Hop music and culture to engage all students and reach those who identify with the culture. The session will explore the fundamental elements of Hip Hop music and culture, and explain how and why students are interested in the art form. Attendees will leave with concrete teaching methods for using of school-appropriate Hip Hop music and culture in the classroom. This session will enable you, as an educator, to become a student of your students who live the Hip Hop culture.
Learning Objectives:
Thursday, October 22, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Dr. Greg Richards introduces the adolescent brain and its structures and chemistry that account for immaturity in decision-making, self-control, and risk-avoidance. The challenges and opportunities of brain biology point a way to positive connections of students to parents, SROs, school personnel, and peers to improve teaching, safety, and culture at school.
Learning Objectives Coming Soon!
Thursday, October 22, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Behavior is a Symptom demystifies the common behavior problems exhibited in schools by first explaining WHY they occur and the teaching HOW to change them. This workshop will: share the precursors that lead to all behavior, inform on how to transform academic and behavioral outcomes, explain what leads to at-risk behaviors and why people repeat the same negative behaviors and demonstrate how relevance and relationships impact behavior. In the end, attendees will learn what is being called “The New PBIS”!
Learning Objectives:
Thursday, October 22, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
More about this Session coming soon!
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Thursday, October 22, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
In this session participants will be introduced to a comprehensive approach to integrate social emotional learning to effectively layer and align academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports and services for all students in order to reduce frustration and accelerate learning. Participants will also learn how to supplement core instruction in academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports, to ensure all students have access to supports and services to increase academic and SEL competencies.
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Marquita S. Blades, Ed.D.: POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement & Decreasing Disciplinary Issues*
Eric Clark, M.E.d: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive The Process – Part 1*
Greg Richards, Ph.D.: Applications from Adolescent Brain Biology to Improve Behavior & Culture*
Carolyn Strong: Handling Conflict Like a QUEEN: The QUEEN Model for Conflict Resolution*
*Please note: An additional fee is charged for each pre-conference session.
Eric Clark, M.Ed.: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Surive the Process – Part 2*
Catava Burton, Ed.S.: Trauma: NOT a D-Code Drama
Steph Jensen, M.S., LPC: Mean Girls Behind the Screen: Addressing & Preventing Bullying, Cyberbullying & Relational Aggression*
Tom Maglisceau, Ph.D.: Distraction, Disruption, Motivation & Grit: Our Brains on Adolescence*
*Please note: An additional fee is charged for each pre-conference session.
Robert Jackson: Salvaging Our Sons: Helping Educators Reach, Teach & Empower Young Men*
Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed., LPC: Girl Drama is Real!*
Allyson Bowen, LISW-CP, CHN: Food, Mood & Behavior*
Damiso Josey, Ed.D., Kareem Spence, M.A., Jamey Roberts, M.A.: Hip Hop 101: How to Connect to & Teach this Hip-Hop Generation*
*Please note: An additional fee is charged for each pre-conference session.
Richard Guerry: Exploitation, Identify Theft, Cyberbullying & Sextortion: Motivate Responsible Use of Technology*
Hotep Benzo, MBA: The NEW PBIS: Behavior is a Sympton…NOt the Problem
Steph Jensen, M.S., LPC: SEL – Moving from the Philosophical to Practical: Integrating Social Emotional Learning & Academics*
Candice Cox, MSW, LCSW: From CHAOS to KHAOS: Creating a Mindset to Understand & Address Toxic and Traumatic Stress within Self and the Classroom*
*Please note: An additional fee is charged for each pre-conference session.
Please continue to check this page for updates. More information will be made available as the Conference date approaches.
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio will held November 12 & 13. The main Summit will begin Friday, November 13 at 12:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Working with difficult, demanding, and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of the behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish, manipulative and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-seasoned, award-winning master educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing challenging student behaviors that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feelings of frustration, hurt and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
Learning Objectives:
Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session Description Coming Soon!
Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session Description Coming Soon!
Wednesday, November 12, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Working with difficult, demanding, and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of the behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish, manipulative and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-seasoned, award-winning master educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing challenging student behaviors that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feelings of frustration, hurt and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
Learning Objectives:
Wednesday, November 12, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description Coming Soon!
Wednesday, November 12, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Creating a highly-engaging & rigorous classroom while trying to manage disciplinary issues can be difficult. In this workshop, participants will learn several effective strategies that can be used to create an interactive classroom that supports increased student engagement while minimizing student disciplinary issues. This is not a “sit-and-get”workshop. Bring your best energy, because we’ll be working through these strategies, just as you will be using them with your students!
Learning Objectives:
Thursday, November 18, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
This lively workshop will take a fresh look at the root of “bad behavior” and the brain processes behind it. Participants will discover new tools based on the latest neuroscience to increase learning opportunities, reduce negative behavior, and improve communication between school and home. Whether you’re a brain novice or well-versed in research about trauma and the brain, you won’t want to miss this hope-filled learning experience.
Thursday, November 18, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Description Coming Soon!
Thursday, November 18, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Technology and social media play an increasingly large role in the social development of students today. Studies show that the average student (ages 7-17) spends up to 10 hours a day in front of a screen — cell phone, computer or tv.
Social media platforms have become critical for students who want to stay connected to peers — especially girls. But as girls spend more time trying to stay “connected” online, they actually become more disconnected. Studies show a correlation between the amount of time spent on social media and personal life dissatisfaction. Girls often create elaborate identities and personas on-screen; but do you ever wonder what is going on behind the screen?
As girls experience the turbulent times of childhood and adolescence they often turn to social media to hide their fears, confusion and anxiety from the outside world. As a result, girls are twice as likely as boys to develop an internalizing disorder such as depression or anxiety by mid-adolescence.
Author Stephanie Jensen, MS, LPC will help attendees better understand what is hidden behind the screen of “mean girls,” and gain tools and strategies for promoting the healthy development of confident, strong and happy girls.
Learning Objectives:
To Be Announced
Plenary Session Speaker: Dr. Christopher Emdin
Keynote Speaker: Tommie Mabry, M.A.
Plenary Session Speaker: Ken Williams
Keynote Session Speaker: Ken Williams
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