$1,500
As the saying goes, children are like sponges, and their most receptive learning years are between birth and five. Join our teacher event in Orlando, FL, the Conscious Discipline Institute, this September for an event designed to teach educators and parents how to connect better and build stronger bonds with the children they teach and care for.
Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo and Mara Spencer, experienced experts and instructors in early childhood education, lead this Conscious Discipline event. Enrich your heart and mind while aiming to enrich the hearts and minds of little ones at home, in classrooms, or throughout the community. Burnout is a struggle for parents and educators and can affect your passion, compassion, and knowledge. Restore your focus and love for teaching while ensuring a bright future for the children of our world.
Secure your seat at this Conscious Discipline event in Orlando, FL!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Buy Tickets
$1,500
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Location:
- Orlando, FL
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Facilitators:
- Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo
- Mara Spencer
Meet Your Facilitators
Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo is a talented trainer and speaker with 25+ years of experience working with children who present varying exceptionalities. Her classroom was recognized as a Conscious Discipline model classroom by Dr. Becky Bailey and the Miami-Dade County Public School District. Elizabeth’s commitment to Conscious Discipline and her ability to share her expertise with others led to her role as Certified Instructor. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Miami with a master's in early childhood special education.
Mara Spencer
Tallahassee, Florida
Mara’s career in education started in 2003, as a lead teacher in classrooms of 2-4-year-old students. Later, Mara became an Assistant Director, developing curriculum for children ages 18 months to five years. She first heard Dr. Bailey speak at an NAEYC Conference in 2006 and immediately began reading all she could and implementing Conscious Discipline at her school. A few years later, Mara attended a Conscious Discipline Summer Institute (CD1) and realized they had barely scratched the surface! She has been to CD1 every summer since. After attending CD2 in 2016, Mara began training parents in her school and community.More Information About This Orlando Teacher Event
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Who Should Attend Our Educator Event in Orlando, FL?
Anyone with a love for learning and growing in mind and spirit is welcome at Conscious Discipline events. Educators and parents share the same hopes and dreams for their children’s futures; ergo, it makes sense that both are invited and included in the path to better skills in care and education.
At the Conscious Discipline Institute, we refer to attendees and instructors as a School Family. This means we are connected through our love of strengthened intellect and transformative desire for a brighter tomorrow for our kiddos. At Conscious Discipline events, you can expect to walk away with newfound hope and joy for what you do, as well as new friendships, a better understanding of the minds and hearts of young children, and how to connect through new learning strategies.
We welcome beginners and returning School Family alums alike! We are always happy to have you!
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been to a Conscious Discipline event or if you’ve been to a dozen; we invite you to join us for each one. Regardless of where you are in your academic career or as a caregiver, we guarantee fresh perspectives, guided examples to demonstrate new skills, and a sense of belonging. Each workshop is different in learning and growing together and as individuals.
Don’t miss out!
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Schedule
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Location & Hotels
Location
Conscious Discipline Institute, Birth to Five Years Orlando, FL will be hosted at the:
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 828-4444Hotel
Special rate is available until Aug. 23, 2024 – limited rooms are available so don’t delay booking!
Use this link to reserve your room at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Towers
Use this link to reserve your room at Wyndham Garden
Airport & Transportation
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- No shuttle available
- Uber and Lyft available
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About the Area
Local Food Options- Joffrey’s Coffee Shop – onsite
- Oasis – onsite
- Sundial Café – onsite
- Rainforest Café
- Earl of Sandwich
- The Polite Pig
- The Boathouse
- Raglan Road Irish Pub
- Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming
- Blaze Pizza
- Planet Hollywood
- Chicken Guy!
- Jaleo
- House of Blues
Shopping & Attractions- Disney Springs
- Shopping and dining
- Movie theater
- Bowling
- Disney World
- Sea World
- Universal Studios
- I-Drive, Icon Park
- The Wheel at Icon Park
- Museum of Illusions
- Sea Life Aquarium
- Madame Tussauds Orlando
- Shopping and dining
- I-Drive, Pointe Orlando
- WonderWorks
- Cuba Libre
- Improv Show
- Main Event Orlando: bowling, gravity ropes, games, billiards, laser tag
- Shopping and dining
- Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
- Shopping and dining
- https://www.orlandomeeting.com/delegate/anger-and-rage-understanding-and-responding-to-reactive-violence/
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Institute Policies & Procedures
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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 2024 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, 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. -
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Attendees of the Conscious Discipline Institute are approved to earn four (4) CEUs through Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) for full attendance and participation in all aspects of the Institute including small group work and breakout sessions. Attendees who wish to obtain CEUs must apply through CUW at https://continuinged.cuw.edu/conscious-discipline.html. The Institute course code is EDGP 5108.
Here's What You'll Learn at Our Orlando, FL Teacher Event:
Transformation
Uncover the secrets behind the transformative impact of Conscious Discipline and discover how it has empowered countless educators to reduce challenging behaviors, elevate student achievement and well-being, and cultivate positive school climates and communities.
Brain State Model
Gain the skills to identify and navigate the three fundamental brain/body states in yourself and others, promote brain integration for enhanced well-being, and empower both yourself and those around you to reach an optimal state for learning and problem-solving.
Self-Regulation
Delve into the Seven Powers for Conscious Adults, a transformative mindset shift that prioritizes self-regulation and redefines conflict as an opportunity for growth and learning. You’ll then practice the Seven Basic Skills of Discipline, gaining practical strategies to guide and support children effectively.
School Family
Discover the power of a School Family and gain hands-on experience in fostering one through a combination of engaging instruction and personal immersion as you become an integral part of a compassionate, collaborative learning community during this Orlando teacher event.
Our Orlando, FL teacher event empowers you to be the change you want to see.
The early years are a critical period for brain development. At our Institute, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to provide optimal stimulation for young children, fostering:
- A healthy sense of self: Nurture a strong self-identity and confidence.
- A mental model for relationships: Develop essential social-emotional skills.
- A foundation for lifelong stress management: Equip children with coping mechanisms.
Our responses to young children’s needs directly impact their lifelong patterns. You’ll learn to provide connection, attunement, and social play crucial for optimal development.
The Institute fills up quickly, so secure your spot today!
Here’s what you’ll experience:
- Hands-on learning: Immerse yourself in a Conscious Discipline School Family.
- Practical skills: Practice activities like Baby Doll Circle Time for optimal development.
- Building blocks for success: Foster safety and trust for cooperation, attention, and impulse control.
- Stress reduction: Maximize your time with children while feeling less stressed and more present.
- Essential tools: Master the seven basic skills of discipline and seven powers of self-regulation.
- Comprehensive understanding: Learn the complete Conscious Discipline Brain State model.
Join us and empower yourself to create a transformative impact on the lives of young children.
