Brain Ready: The Power of Ritual and Routines in Early Childhood

More Information About This Event in Edmond, OK

• Event Schedule
• Location & Hotels

  Location

  Brain Ready: The Power of Ritual and Routines in Early Childhood will be hosted at the:

  Edmond Administrative Center
  1001 W. Danforth Rd.
  Edmond, OK 73003

  Hotel

  Aloft Oklahoma City Quail Springs
  13111 Highland Park Blvd
  Oklahoma City, OK 73120

  Special rate is available until October 20th, 2025 – limited rooms are available so don’t delay booking!

  Use this link to reserve your room

• About the Area

   

    Local Food Options

  • Farmers Grain Kitchen + Cellar 
  • Around the Corner Restaurant 
  • The Mule Edmond 
  • Hidalgo’s 
  • Cafe 501
  • Hideaway Pizza

   

    Shopping & Attractions

  • Edmond Historical Society & Museum
  • Armstrong Auditorium
  • Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery
  • BlocWorks Rock Climbing
  • Bowlero Bowling
  • Bryant Square Shopping Center
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

  Conscious Discipline is proud to partner with Concordia University Wisconsin to provide Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is the equivalent of ten contact hours. Once you have completed your event or offering and received your Certificate of Completion, you may register for the corresponding offering. Attendees who wish to obtain CEUs must apply at https://ces.cuw.edu/browse/education/conscious-discipline.

  In order to be eligible for CEU's, the Certificate of Completion must fall within the same calendar year. You will receive your Certificate of Completion in a post-event email, which you will be required to upload. If you have questions or concerns, you may go to Frequestly Asked Questions, or by phone 262-243-2100 or email [email protected]. The course code is EDGP 5223.

• Scholarships

  Scholarships

  The Conscious Discipline Institute Scholarship covers tuition fees and course materials for one Institute. Travel, accommodations, meals and any special discount packages are not covered. If you have registered for the Institute and you are selected to receive a scholarship, your registration fees will be refunded. Scholarship recipients may be asked to write a brief article and/or record a video testimony about your experience to be used for informational and promotional purposes. Prior scholarship recipients are not eligible. Scholarships are not transferable.

  Helper Positions

  Helpers are an essential part of our team. They contribute to the success of our workshops by sharing their wonderful gifts. To apply for a helper position, you must be a graduate of the Conscious Discipline Institute. Helpers are typically selected in the following order: Conscious Discipline Certified Instructors, Advanced Institute Graduates, Institute Graduates. Institutes often sell out before we select our helpers. If you would like to attend the institute at full tuition even if you are not selected as a helper, register separately before helpers are chosen by submitting the standard registration form and payment. If we select you as a helper, we will refund your tuition.
• At a Glance

  What is this 2025 early education event in Edmond, Oklahoma about?

  It’s a two-day workshop designed to equip early educators with strategies to transform challenging transitions for young children into cooperative experiences. The workshop focuses on understanding the role of the brain in emotional regulation and implementing rituals and routines to support emotional, social, and behavioral development.

  Who is this workshop for?

  This education workshop is specifically designed for:

  • Early educators
  • Pre-K teachers
  • Head Start Program educators
  • Any educator of early learners ages 4-10.

  What will I learn at this early education workshop?

  You will learn how to:

  • Eliminate struggles during times of transition for early learners.
  • Identify the role of the brain in supporting emotional regulation in young children.
  • Develop scaffolds for young children using Conscious Discipline’s structures and play.
  • Practice key language and rituals to implement with young children, such as Safe Place and Safe Keeper rituals.
  • Improve executive functioning and skill development in young children.
  • Teach children to manage emotions with strategies to support emotional regulation, social skills, and positive behavior.
  • Create a nurturing environment that fosters healthy brain development.
  • Respond to young children with empathy, understanding, and strategic intervention.

  What is “Conscious Discipline”?

  Conscious Discipline is a self-regulation learning program focusing on social development and emotional literacy that utilizes brain-based strategies to help children and adults manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop self-regulation skills.

  Who are the early education event facilitators?

  The workshop will be facilitated by Angela Fraley, a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor.

  What is the main focus of this early education event?

  The main focus is to provide educators with practical strategies to support early learners in developing emotional regulation, social skills, and positive behavior, especially during times of transition, by utilizing rituals and routines.

  What age range does this workshop cover?

  The workshop is geared toward educators of early learners ages 4-10.

  Will this workshop help children who have difficulty with transitions?

  Yes, a major component of this workshop is dedicated to teaching strategies to transform difficult transitions into positive, cooperative experiences.