Events

In this exciting and interactive workshop you will explore the brain science related to childhood adversity, understand the circumstances that impact the stress response system, practice brain-friendly regulatory strategies, and how you can create an optimal learning environment for your students.  As an added bonus you will leave with a Regulation Toolbox full of classroom…

No matter what stage of life we are in, we can count on CHANGE. We can let it defeat us, or we can have the courage to face it head on and WIN. Join me as we explore this concept of resiliency. Drawing for a free Onward Book and Workbook will be held.

Without joy, life is just BLAH. Humans need play, fun, and celebration to have an anchor in difficult moments. Come explore the concept of play and celebration as an aid for intentionally building a resilient YOU. Drawing for a free Onward Book and Workbook will be held.

The Regional Office of Education is offering FREE three-hour trainings required for short-term substitute teacher certification.  Prospective substitute teachers must have an Associate's degree OR have completed 60 or more semester hours of college coursework. You must complete this training and then you are ready to apply. You will be able to substitute in all…

Book study begins May 29, 2024. This book study is back by popular demand!  No-Nonsense Nurturers are educators who build life-altering relationships, set high expectations, and expect high achievement. This book will share the lessons, mindsets, strategies, and expectations No-Nonsense Nurturers use to support the students they serve and have a classroom where everyone (including…

The much- awaited “Shifting the Balance” book for upper grades is here! This book delves into the research behind the Science of Reading and the shifts needed in the upper elementary classroom. This book discusses the shifts needed in the areas of comprehension, vocabulary, word reading and fluency instruction.  This book study will include coursework…

This is an active workshop where participants will learn a variety of strategies for teaching content-specific language and writing, practicing incorporating them into lesson plans as Bell-Starters/Do-Nows, comprehension checks, and exit slips. Participants will work in groups to share, offer feedback, and make suggestions. Come prepared with a few lesson plans and expect to leave…

Engaging adolescent students in the learning process is essential for creating an effective educational environment. In this session, educators will explore innovative strategies and practical techniques to cultivate student engagement in their classrooms. Designed specifically for junior high and high school educators, this session delves into the unique challenges and opportunities of engaging adolescents in…

Join Erica Kirlin, ROE #1 SEL Coach, for an introduction and overview of the strategies in The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. Erica will outline the highlights and provide you with strategies for handling tantrums, meltdowns, aggression, and many other…

Whether it’s a chapter book you read together over time, or a picture book you start and finish in one session, interactive read alouds support all levels of literacy development, increase motivation and engagement, and lead to deeper and more meaningful understanding. The Commission on Reading said, “the single most important activity for building knowledge…