School administrators create the support system necessary for teachers, educators, members of a child study team, faculty and staff to thrive across the nation. But where can supervisors, assistant principals, principals, and superintendents turn when they need support themselves? Conscious Discipline has been committed to the wellness of school administrators since its inception. Whether you are new to Conscious Discipline or a seasoned practitioner, we’ve cultivated a list of useful resources to help administrators like you access the support you need.
Free Resources:
Paying it forward is a founding principle Conscious Discipline still stands behind. While we offer hundreds of purchasable products from live events to eCourses to classroom tools, there are also hundreds of free resources such as webinars, printables, correlations, points of contact, and self-assessments for your use. Listed below are a few of our favorites geared toward administrators like you.
We Work Hand in Hand with Administrators:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/about/administrators/
Administrator’s Self-Evaluation Guide: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/administrators-self-evaluation-guide/
School-Wide Implementation Guide for Administrators PreK Through 5th Grade:
Center-Wide Implementation Guide for Infant/Toddler Administrators:
Supporting Administrators and School Leaders with Conscious Discipline:
Response to Intervention and Conscious Discipline:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/response-to-intervention-and-conscious-discipline/
Shubert’s School:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/shubert/
DA Magazine Explores the Benefits of SEL for Teachers and Administrators:
Why Your MTSS is Failing and How Conscious Discipline Can Help:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/why-your-mtss-is-failing-and-how-conscious-disicipline-can-help/
DA Magazine Podcast Features Director of Development Jill Molli:
Creating Emotionally Intelligent Schools Webinar:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/webinars/creating-emotionally-intelligent-schools/
Free Podcast: Implementing Conscious Discipline in Middle School: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/podcasts/podcast-episode002/
Implementation Tools for Purchase:
Equip yourself with essentials that aid in implementation and provide guidance and support for your teachers, your school building, your district, and yourself.
Using Conscious Discipline to Integrate SEL and Academics for Administrators:
Six Weeks of Success: Conscious Discipline Implementation for Preschool Through Early Elementary:
There’s Got to be a Better Way:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/theres-got-to-be-a-better-way-discipline-that-works/
Creating the School Family:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/
Ten Principles of Positive Discipline Audio Series: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/10-principles-of-positive-discipline-part-1/
eLearning:
Traveling isn’t possible for everyone, in every season. Our eLearning course offerings make perfect PLC topics, group studies, additions to personal improvement plans, and vehicles for individual growth. Explore our award-winning eCourses and gain valuable skills, perspectives, and practices from the comforts of your home, classroom, office, or conference room!
eLearning: Handling Upset: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/handling-upset-the-adult-first-mindset-shift/
eLearning: Anger and Rage: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/individual-registration-responding-to-anger-and-rage/
eLearning: Engage with Equity: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/team-registration-engage-with-equity/
eLearning: Stress to Success for Elementary Leadership: https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/team-registration-stress-to-success-for-elementary-leadership/
Premium Resources:
Conscious Discipline provides an opportunity to gain access to a wealth of resources such as keynotes from previous events, curricula, printables and more via a paid membership for individuals or groups. Some of the resources geared specifically for administrators that would be available to you with a Premium Resource Membership would be:
Elevate Keynote: More Than an Intervention: How to Build Sustainability and Create Fidelity:
Using Conscious Discipline to Integrate SEL and Academics for Administrators:
Events and Conferences:
Conscious Discipline’s professional development events and conferences are unlike all others because our adult-first focus puts your needs and skills front and center. Approach the return to school refreshed, energized, and feeling supported by your Conscious Discipline family by attending a conference or event near you this fall.
Elevate Conference in Las Vegas:
Self-Regulation and Academics: The Perfect Pair in Texas: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/self-regulation-and-academics-birdville-tx-2024-workshop/
Strengthening Executive Functioning and Academic Stamina: Conscious Discipline and Tiered Supports in Texas:
Conscious Discipline for Administrators in Kansas City: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-for-administrators-workshop-october-2024-kansas-city-mo/
Connecting with Children who are Hard to Reach in Orlando: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/connecting-with-children-who-are-hard-to-reach-orlando-fl-november-2024-workshop/
Anger and Rage: Understanding and Responding to Reactive Violence in Orlando: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/anger-and-rage-orlando-fl-november-2024-workshop/
Helping the Helpers: Conscious Discipline for Mental Health Professionals in Kansas: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/helping-the-helpers-kansas-city-kansas-2024-workshop/
Having an administrative role can feel lonely and overwhelming, but we are here to support you every step of the way. If you would like to explore the possibility of connecting with a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor personally, you can learn more about our training and coaching offerings as well as implementation support here.
Jenny Shannon
Jenny Shannon has a B.A. in English, an M.A. in Educational Leadership, and an abiding commitment to believing that what you focus on, you get more of. With a strong background in education and communications and the love of a good story, she is thrilled to work on Conscious Discipline’s Marketing Team as copywriter. She lives in a 200-year-old home in northern New Jersey where she moonlights as chauffeur for her two daughters, can be caught singing showtunes in the kitchen and has strong opinions on the best place to grab a cup of coffee.
