Archive: Professional Development

Brain Health and Wellness for School Personnel: Educator Self-Care

No matter how much you love kids & teaching, teaching isn't easy! From the paperwork to pressures of remote learning, testing, behavior issues, difficult parents, grading, and the time that's required, it's all very stressful...more than most people even realize. As teachers, we nurture our students and nurture our own ...read more

Early Childhood Mindfulness Series: Session 1

Mindfulness is a process of intentionally bringing our attention to what’s happening in the present moment with acceptance and openness. It means being curious and not judging our feelings or experiences. Join us for this series of three sessions learning how to use mindfulness in early childhood for yourself, colleagues ...read more

Early Childhood Mindfulness Series: Session 2

Mindfulness is a process of intentionally bringing our attention to what’s happening in the present moment with acceptance and openness. It means being curious and not judging our feelings or experiences. Join us for this series of three sessions learning how to use mindfulness in early childhood for yourself, colleagues ...read more

Early Childhood Mindfulness Series: Session 3

Mindfulness is a process of intentionally bringing our attention to what’s happening in the present moment with acceptance and openness. It means being curious and not judging our feelings or experiences. Join us for this series of three sessions learning how to use mindfulness in early childhood for yourself, colleagues ...read more

Bring Your Best: What Innovative Practices Worked this Year?

The intent of this workshop is to bring together teachers who implemented some type of innovative / successful practice in your classroom, and share it with your colleagues so we can learn from each other. This workshop is open to all elementary grade levels. Ideas for topics include: classroom culture, ...read more

Culturally Responsive Teaching: What does this look like in my classroom?

CRT can be a little confusing as to how it is implemented in the classroom. This workshop will clearly define what is meant by culturally responsive teaching, what it looks like in your classroom, and ways to successfully implement strategies that meet the needs of your students. Facilitated by Chris Kipp, ...read more

Educator SEL & Wellness Make & Take Workshop

Join us for a fun hour of SEL practices you can use for yourself, your colleagues, and your classroom! Participants will practice some research-based hands-on, practical strategies and make some goodies they can start using the next day in their classrooms. Space is limited! Facilitated by Miriam Ojaghi, SEL Consultant, DeKalb ...read more