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Dr. Ruby Payne
Author of A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Creator of aha! Process
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Wednesday, November 12
Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process – Part 1
Presented by Eric Clark, M.Ed.
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:
- Implement do’s and don’ts to address specific behaviors
- Gain integral key strategies for migrating from an obedience-centered approach to a responsibility-centered approach
- Develop innovative ways to support positive behavior
- Apply strategies for preventing the escalation of difficult behavior
- Identify the underlying causes of difficult behaviors in students
TBA
Presented by Aaron Williams, M.Ed.
Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session Description Coming Soon!
TBA
Presented by Hotep Benzo, MBA
Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session Description Coming Soon!
Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process – Part 2
Presented by Eric Clark, M.Ed.
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:
- Implement do’s and don’ts to address specific behaviors
- Gain integral key strategies for migrating from an obedience-centered approach to a responsibility-centered approach
- Develop innovative ways to support positive behavior
- Apply strategies for preventing the escalation of difficult behavior
- Identify the underlying causes of difficult behaviors in students
Color Brave: Strategies for Becoming a More Culturally Competent School
Presented by Dr. William Noel, Ed.S..
Wednesday, November 12, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description Coming Soon!
POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement & Decreasing Disciplinary Issues
Presented by Dr. Marquita Blades
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:
- Learn how to use academic data to build relationships with all students
- Decrease disciplinary issues in the classroom by creating a more engaging learning environment
- Gain several strategies for increasing student engagement while maintaining rigor and addressing the needs of all learners
Wednesday, November 12
Light Up the Learning Brain
Presented by Jessica Sinarski, M.A., LPCMH
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.
Lead Where You Stand
Presented by Ronald Gonzalez, MS
Thursday, November 18, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Description Coming Soon!
Mean Girls Behind the Screen: Addressing & Preventing Bullying, Cyberbullying & Relational Aggression
Presented by Steph Jensen, M.S., LPC
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:
- Learn how social media affects brain development
- Develop an understanding of how social media can impact mental health
- Discover strategies to teach Netiquette: Send Means Said
- Create a plan for effective communication in the digital and real world
- Apply tools to address social media addiction
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Pre-Conference – Thursday, November 12
Pre-Conference & Main Conference – Friday, November 13
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Pre-Conference Registration 6:30 am – 8:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 8:00 am – 11:00 am
To Be Announced
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Lunch (on your own) 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Welcome/Plenary Session 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Plenary Session Speaker: Dr. Christopher Emdin
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 1:45pm – 2:45 pm
Keynote Speaker: Tommie Mabry, M.A.
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Breakout Sessions 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Breakout Sessions 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 14
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Refreshments & Exhibits 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Plenary Session Speaker: Ken Williams
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Keynote Session Speaker: Ken Williams
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Breakout Sessions 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
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Breakout Sessions 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
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Breakout Sessions 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Breakout Sessions 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Orlando
March 26-29, 2020
5 Conferences for the Price of 1!
School Climate & Culture Forum
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Counseling Strategies & Resources Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Counseling Strategies & Resources Conference
March 26-29
Las Vegas
July 6-10, 2020
6 Conferences for the Price of 1!
School Climate & Culture Forum
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Wired Differently Conference
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
NextGen School Safety Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Wired Differently Conference
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
NextGen School Safety Conference
July 6-10