The human nervous system and brain states operate with safety as their first priority. When things feel chaotic, it’s natural for us to try to control the situation to maintain a felt sense of safety and routine. In classrooms, this often means isolating the child(ren) at the center of the chaos. This method, however, only yields a temporary desired outcome at best. When it backfires, the results could be detrimental for everyone involved. There’s a better way.
Over the course of this specialized, two day workshop, explore strategies that focus on how to confront chaotic situations through clear Conscious Discipline structures, calming your own nervous system and using classroom community to support the de-escalation process centered on connection, not isolation. This is possible by identifying the brain states and applying the appropriate responses quickly and effectively for transformational change long term.
This education workshop is designed for educators, administrators and mental health professionals for Pre-K through grade 5. Join us and our experts at Using Neuroscience to Design an Environment that Deescalates Classroom Behaviors.
Buy Tickets
$699
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Location:
- Madison, WI
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Facilitators:
- Vicky Hepler
- Jennie Gries
Meet Your Facilitators
Vicky Hepler
Orlando, Florida
Vicky Hepler holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Purdue University and has worked in the field for more than 35 years, including extensive experience with children with special needs. In addition to being a contributing author to Dr. Becky Bailey’s book, Creating the School Family, Vicky is the creator of the “I Love You Rituals Literacy Packs” designed to strengthen those connections vital for optimal brain development while supporting language and literacy instruction.
Jennie Gries
Combined Locks, WI
Jennie Gries has 30+ years of experience in elementary education. As a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor and current classroom teacher, Jennie’s audiences find it easy to relate with her on a personal level. Her passion for integrating social and emotional learning and academic standards infuses her work with positive energy, real-world experience, vital strategies, and increased achievement for educators and students alike. Jennie seamlessly embeds Conscious Discipline with academic instruction to support self-regulation, the School Family and Executive Skill development for educators of students Pre-K through Fifth Grade. Her classroom has become a model for educators worldwide to witness the power of Conscious Discipline in action. She is an energetic presenter with experience at the local and national levels, where she specializes in helping educators integrate social and emotional learning, the School Family and academic instruction.More Information About This Education Event in Madison
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Event Schedule
Schedule
Coming soon!
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Location & Hotels
Location
Using Neuroscience to Design an Environment that Deescalates Classroom Behaviors will be hosted at:
The Playing Field
2102. East Springs Drive
Madison, WI 53704Hotel
Courtyard Madison East
2502 Crossroads Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53718Special rate is available until March 18, 2025 – limited rooms are available so don’t delay booking!
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About the Area
Coming soon!
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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.
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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.
Here's What You'll Learn:
Big Idea
Learn how to use self-regulation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills via Conscious Discipline structures and principles to de-escalate situations of conflict and chaos.
Who Should Attend
This education workshop is designed for educators, administrators and mental health professionals for Pre-K through grade 5.
Your Facilitators
Conscious Discipline Certified Instructors Jennie Gries and Vicky Hepler
Education Workshop Materials
All attendees will receive access to training materials to print in advance of the event or download digitally to follow along on a tablet or e-reader.
Connection over isolation.
Join our expert instructors at this two-day education event designed to help you:
- Identify the Brain States and apply that knowledge to strategies that support conflict resolution and problem solving based on the state of the child in a classroom setting.
- See behavior as a form of communication and calm your own nervous system in times of conflict to be able to provide support to others.
- De-escalate moments of intense conflict in a way that promotes composure and connection, not isolation.
- Design an environment that promotes a felt sense of safety and belonging built on a classroom community.
- Transfer self-regulation skills and teach children and others to manage emotions.
- Reduce disruptive behavioral incidents by developing problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
