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2018 Breakout Session: Start Your Day the Brain Smart Way

Promote optimal learning with a Brain Smart Start that incorporates activities to unite the group, disengage stress, connect students to each other and the teacher, and commit to learning. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Kim Jackson and Certified Instructor Sarah Catherine Rhodes Age Adults Helps With Connection Building a School Family Preparing students for optimal learning […]

2018 Keynote: It Starts in the Heart – Creating a School Family from the Inside Out

Certified Instructor Amy Speidel explains that unless you first believe in and embrace the powers, the skills of Conscious Discipline are ineffective. Plus, learn actionable tips for “locking into” the powers and being patient and kind to yourself as you progress along the Conscious Discipline journey. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Amy Speidel, featuring special guest […]

2018 Keynote: Starting the Year with Shared Power

In this session, Dr. Becky Bailey explains how to build positive relationships that promote willingness and optimal learning through self-regulation, an understanding of the brain states, safety, agreements, and commitments. With these foundational pieces in place, you can effectively establish rules and enforce consequences. Session Facilitator Dr. Becky Bailey Age Adults Helps With Learning the […]

Breakout Session: Compassion in Action – We Care Center & Kindness Tree

Model and foster compassion with the Power of Acceptance, the Skill of Empathy, and structures like the We Care Center and Kindness Tree. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Kim Jackson and Certified Instructor Polly Beebe Age Adults Helps With Fostering empathy and compassion Building a School Family culture Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video […]

Breakout Session: Conflict Resolution – Teaching Social Skills (Ages 0-3)

In this session, you’ll build a deeper understanding of how to foster secure attachments using D.N.A. (Describe, Name, Acknowledge) and A.C.T. (Acknowledge desire, Clarify skill, and Take time to practice). Session Facilitator Certified Instructor Mindy Becker Age Adults Helps With Teaching social skills and fostering secure attachment with children ages 0-3 Use Resource for teachers […]

Breakout Session: Conflict Resolution – Time Machine & Class Meetings with Older Children (Grades 3-5)

Devise a plan for introducing the Conflict Resolution Time Machine and using class meetings to create agreements and solve class-wide problems. Session Facilitator Certified Instructor Kristin Abel Age Adults Helps With Teaching conflict resolution skills and solving class-wide problems Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session Accompanying PDF Materials Video Printed copy of […]

Breakout Session: Conflict Resolution – Time Machine & Class Meetings with Young Children (Pre-K-Grade 2)

Learn to develop conflict resolution skills in Pre-K-Grade 2 children with the Conflict Resolution Time Machine and collaborative class meetings. Session Facilitator Certified Instructor Vicky Hepler Age Adults Helps With Teaching conflict resolution skills and solving class-wide problems Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session Accompanying PDF Materials Video Printed copy of PDF […]

Breakout Session: Conscious Discipline with Exceptional Children

Practice Conscious Discipline with children with special needs using the effective adaptations you’ll learn in this engaging session. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo and Certified Instructor Ashley Furnell Age Adults Helps With Fostering safety, connection, and problem-solving skills with exceptional children Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session Accompanying PDF Materials Video […]

Breakout Session: Creating a Safe Place to Practice Self-Regulation

Develop strategies for coaching children through the five steps of self-regulation: I AM, I CALM, I FEEL, I CHOOSE, and I SOLVE, plus create a basic design for your classroom’s Safe Place. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Jill Molli and Samantha Adams Age Adults Helps With Coaching students through the self-regulation process Creating a Safe Place […]

Breakout Session: Creating a School Family Culture with Staff

Develop an outline to support professional development throughout the school year, gain helpful tips for creating a Conscious Discipline Action Team (CDAT), and learn a Brain Smart Start to share in your staff meetings. Session Facilitator Certified Instructor Diane Phelan Age Adults Helps With Supporting professional development Building a School Family culture with staff Use […]

Breakout Session: Let’s Celebrate! Celebration Center & School Family Assemblies

Create a culture of celebration, starting with a plan for a Celebration Center and an outline for a School Family Assembly. Session Facilitators Certified Instructors Nicole Mercer and Paola Salcedo Age Adults Helps With Creating a culture of celebration Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session Accompanying PDF Materials Video Printed copy of […]

Breakout Session: Meaningful Jobs for Everyone

Foster belonging and teach responsibility with School Family Jobs using a basic Job Board design, a list of job ideas, and a plan for implementation. Session Facilitator Certified Instructor Amanda Bagwell Age Adults Helps With Teaching responsibility Providing a sense of belonging with School Family Jobs Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session […]

Breakout Session: Partnering with Families for Success

Learn specific strategies for sharing Conscious Discipline with parents, empowering children and families to experience increased success. Session Facilitator Certified Instructor Amy Zolessi Age Adults Helps With Building a positive school-home connection Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session Accompanying PDF Materials Video Printed copy of PDF Pen or pencil for notes Related […]

Breakout Session: Picture This! Visuals That Boost Safety and Connection for Infants and Toddlers

Learn how to incorporate visuals that provide safety, foster connection, and support success for children and teachers. By the end of this interactive session, you’ll have plans for a Friends and Family Board, Ways to Be Helpful board or book, visual rules and routines, and choice boards that offer two positive choices. Session Facilitators Certified […]

Breakout Session: Picture This! Visuals That Boost Safety and Connection for Older Children (Grades 3-5)

Build a plan for implementing visual routines in your classroom, along with a Friends and Family Board, Ways to Be Helpful board or book, and visual rules with two positive choices. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Karen Hickman and Amanda Williams Age Adults Helps With Adding visual routines Building safety Use Resource for teachers and administrators […]

Breakout Session: Picture This! Visuals That Boost Safety and Connection for Young Children

By the end of this interactive session, you’ll have plans for a Friends and Family Board, Ways to Be Helpful board or book, visual rules with two positive choices, and the implementation of visual routines. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Polly Beebe Age Adults Helps With Adding visual routines Building safety Use Resource for teachers and […]

Breakout Session: Using Conscious Discipline to Integrate Social-Emotional Learning and Academics (Administrators)

Gain insight and helpful tips on supporting teachers as they implement Conscious Discipline in their classrooms. Session Facilitator Certified Instructor Lindsey Merrick Age Adults Helps With Supporting professional development Helping staff implement Conscious Discipline Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session Accompanying PDF Materials Video Printed copy of PDF Pen or pencil for […]

Breakout Session: Weaving Rituals Throughout the Fabric of the Day (Grades 3-5)

Create implementation plans for the Safekeeper Ritual, Wish Well Ritual, Greetings and/or Goodbye Rituals, and I Love You Rituals. Session Facilitator Alissa McGraw Age Adults Helps With Developing rituals that foster safety and connection Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session Accompanying PDF Materials Video Printed copy of PDF Pen or pencil for […]

Breakout Session: Weaving Rituals Throughout the Fabric of the Day (Pre-K-Grade 2)

Sprinkle connection-building rituals including I Love You Rituals, the Safekeeper/Commitments Ritual, Wish Well Ritual, and Greetings/Goodbye Rituals throughout your day with Pre-K-Grade 2 children. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Kim Hughes and Certified Instructor Jen Arndt Age Adults Helps With Developing rituals that foster safety and connection Use Resource for teachers and administrators Format Video session […]

Keynote: Closing Session

DJ Batiste shares his empowering story of personal transformation, which was sparked by a connection with a teacher and just one year in a classroom that utilized the powers and skills of Conscious Discipline. Dr. Bailey closes out the conference with gratitude, inspiration, and well wishes. Session Facilitators Dr. Becky Bailey and DJ Batiste Age […]

Keynote: Consequences vs. Punishments and Rewards

Join Dr. Becky Bailey to learn the essential foundation and key ingredients for effective consequences. You’ll also discover the three types of consequences, including in-depth-guidance on how and when to facilitate them. Session Facilitator Dr. Becky Bailey Age Adults Helps With Facilitating effective consequences Use Resource for teachers, administrators, and parents Format Video session Accompanying […]

Keynote: Planting Seeds of Love in Hurting Hearts

Watch as Certified Instructor Jill Molli describes how to use the Power of Love and the Skill of Positive Intent to reach oppositional and aggressive children. Gain inspiration to see the best in children, shift from getting to giving, and build connection that encourages cooperation. Session Facilitators Certified Instructor Jill Molli Age Adults Helps With […]