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Empowering Educators for Life-Long Self-Regulation: A Transformational Workshop for Students with ASD and Caregivers

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

When we think of autism, our frame of reference can be limited to students with ASD in our school systems. While it is true that autism is an important...

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Five Ways Conscious Discipline Strengthens MTSS

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

Meeting the needs of diverse learners can be a tall order, whether they’re in self-contained, mainstream, or inclusion classrooms. Part of the solution has been the use of Multi-Tiered...

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Changing Perceptions to Address the School to Prison Pipeline

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Latoria Marcellus, Amy Speidel and special guest Dr. Valerie Parker Episode Summary: Dr. Valerie Parker is an educator, administrator, parent and wife, and...

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From Mentorship to Partnership with Keynoters Amy Speidel and Latoria Marcellus

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

There is something profoundly unique about a mentoring relationship; even more so when it evolves into a deep and true partnership as like-minded colleagues. This is exactly what happened...

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Elevate Spotlight: Focusing on the Good with Keynoter Tanyelle L. Hannah

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

To say Tanyelle L. Hannah is a motivational force would be underselling her experience, passion and ability. Everyone sits up and listens when Tanyelle, or “Principal Hannah” as she’s...

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Why Classroom Management in Education Doesn’t Work: A Conference for Teachers of Children Who are Hard to Reach

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

Problems with student behavior in schools continue to rise steadily. A recent EdWeek Research Center survey indicates 70% of educators, including 1,058 teachers, principals and district leaders, have experienced student...

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How Pivoting from Punishment to Consequences Cultivates an Inclusive School Family

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Latoria Marcellus, Amy Speidel and special guest Kristin Chesterman Episode Summary: Kristin Chesterman is a deep believer that all behavior is a form...

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TeachStone Highlights Conscious Discipline as Compatible with CLASS Use in Head Start Agencies

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Jenny Shannon

The Office of Head Start recently announced the reinstitution of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) reporting tool in all Head Start agencies. CLASS is a teaching quality assessment...

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