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Wednesday, April 9
 

10:15am CDT

Building Deep Connections for a Better Life and a Better World
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
The Plus Wonder Education team is excited to present a dynamic workshop at the Bridging to Resilience Conference. Our session explores how to cultivate deep connections amongst students, teachers, and communities by applying the life-tested wisdom of our partnerships of purpose.

Through engaging activities and hands-on experience, participants will:
  • Understand the Plus Wonder framework for building Deep Connections.
  • Explore the application of the Six Degrees of Connection in their respective professional settings.
  • Gain familiarity with specific Plus Wonder activities related to the Degree/Virtue of most interest to them and their professional context.
  • Explore the Plus Wonder Free Education Toolkits designed to foster empathy, curiosity, and collaboration in classrooms.

This interactive workshop will equip participants with practical tools to strengthen relationships within their communities. Facilitators will attend both in-person and virtually.
Speakers
avatar for Breanna Morsadi

Breanna Morsadi

Senior Director of Learning Design & Innovation, JAG
avatar for Lindsay Clark

Lindsay Clark

Program Director & Education Council, Plus Wonder
A passionate former educator turned non-profit program director seeking to promote connection and collaboration from the classroom to the board room
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Santa Fe Trail Room RM 233

10:15am CDT

Development of Tiered SEL Supports at the Middle School Level
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
In this session we will walk through McPherson Middle School’s journey towards our comprehensive counseling program.  We will explore how we utilize data to develop a tier one SEL program as well as tier two and tier three interventions. We will share different strategies used and obstacles we encountered while implementing our program.
Speakers
avatar for Alison Flory Replogle

Alison Flory Replogle

Counselor, McPherson Public Schools
I have been a school counselor for over 20 years, working at both the elementary and middle school levels. In my time at McPherson Middle School, our team developed a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses all three tiers of support. Additionally, I am a Restorative... Read More →
avatar for Janet Barlow

Janet Barlow

Counselor, Mcpherson Middle School
This is my 15th year as a school counselor/social worker. I’ve had the opportunity to work in both small and large districts, gaining diverse experience along the way. At McPherson Middle School, we’ve developed a comprehensive counseling program that effectively addresses all... Read More →
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Edminson RM 256

10:15am CDT

Empowering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Leveraging A Comprehensive Resource Platform For All
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
This session delves into how The Resource Man, a comprehensive resource platform from ESSDACK (https://resourceman.essdack.org/), empowers educators, families, and community organizations to champion Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.

We'll explore how The Resource Man's vast collection of resources can be harnessed to:

1) Design and implement EDI practices: Discover a wealth of materials to guide the development and implementation of effective EDI practices within your school or organization.
2) Develop programs that meet diverse needs: Unearth resources tailored to address the specific needs of students, families, adults, and community organizations from various backgrounds.
3) Foster inclusive systems: Learn how these resources can support the creation of inclusive systems that celebrate and empower all individuals.
Join us for an interactive session packed with practical strategies and valuable resources to propel your EDI efforts forward. Bring your laptops and be prepared to collaborate in roundtable discussions!
Speakers
avatar for Mark Calvin

Mark Calvin

Site Director, Haysville Learning Cafe, ESSDACK
26 years in Education. I prefer the students that end up marginalized, in the Principal’s office, and/or quit school altogether.
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
McKay RS319

10:15am CDT

Get On Up! Physical Movement Practices for Regulation
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
We've all taken note of how wiggly our early-learning students can be, but what does that have to do with their stress-response? It's been proven that children need even more sensory input than adults to stay calm and regulated. This training will use brain science to explain why. Using a foundational understanding of the mind-body connection, we will also provide some hands-on strategies for incorporating movement into the classroom for healthier, more regulated kids and teachers.
Speakers
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Lucas RS265

10:15am CDT

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Parents
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
After many years of providing therapy and psychological evaluations to young people and their families, the presenter has first-hand experience of understanding how parents may react to others' concern about their child.  Understanding parents' reaction to these reported concerns using a trauma informed lens can be very helpful.  Utilizing a trauma sensitive approach also assists in helping parents accept that their child may need assistance in school or referral to therapy/other services.  Time will be spent providing some of the reasons parents may have difficulty accepting that their child has challenges.  Relatively simple strategies can assist parents in moving toward acceptance.  Participants will also be encouraged to talk with others about how they might use these strategies to intervene with one of their most challenging situations.
Speakers
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Spencer RS 264

10:15am CDT

I Wish I Knew- Lessons for My Deregulated Child
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
I believed that I was "trauma informed" and "responsive," until I had a child of my own who was trashing the classroom and eloping. Navigating my daughter's diagnosis, the pursuit of outside services, and working with school personnel on her behaviors has completely changed my perspective of struggling students and their families. I want to share the lessons I learned and how they affected my teaching practices so other teachers don't make the same well-meaning mistakes I did. Teachers will learn about the struggle to find outside resources, the feelings parents of struggling students experience, and how they can support families with compassion.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Proehl

Ashley Proehl

Reading Interventionist, Maize USD 266
This is my sixteenth year in education and sixth year as the K-4 reading interventionist in Maize, KS. Prior to reading intervention, I taught third grade for ten years. I am currently working on my dissertation for a doctoral degree in educational psychology from Wichita State University... Read More →
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Gridley RS 301

10:15am CDT

Neural Renovation: Adapting to the Developing Brains of Youth in Crisis
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Children are developing in a rapidly changing landscape. Teachers, administrators, and other adults are struggling to meet the challenges. Yet, even as we examine the ways in which adversity can hinder development, we know that resiliency factors can build back stronger. Educational Neuroscience shows that the brain is remarkably plastic. With each experience and each bit of information absorbed, our students’ brains are fundamentally changing. As learners are immersed in rich social, cultural, and academic environments, their brains are rapidly working to remodel themselves, resulting in more efficient integrated neural networks. In this session, learn how students’ brains shape which circuits remain active and which are pruned away, and how forming safe, neuro-affirming connections with adults can improve health and efficiency. This session also examines how learning and identity are formed in the developing brain, and how awareness and language of the nervous system hold the keys to unlocking felt-safety.

Speakers
avatar for Robert Beltz

Robert Beltz

Coach, Consultant, Instructor, Robert's Reach Educational Consulting
Robert Beltz has served public education for over two decades as a classroom teacher, English Language Development (ELD) specialist, and trauma informed coach. An instructor of the Applied Educational Neuroscience graduate certificate program at Butler University, he also serves as... Read More →
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Beggs Ballroom

10:15am CDT

The Importance of Family Engagement
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Research has shown the importance of engaging families in their child's educational process. Absenteeism drops significantly, grades show dramatic improvement, and discipline referrals decline when the family is more involved. After all, the family is the child's first teacher!
In this presentation, we will discuss the research and tried and true ways to engage ALL families, through the equality lens.
Speakers
avatar for Kris Jenkins

Kris Jenkins

Full-Day Preschool Teacher & Family Engagement Coordinator, Topeka Public Schools
I will be speaking about family engagement and it's relationship to academic success. I am also a certified Resiliency Trainer for Reno County, KS. This is my 41st year of teaching, all in Early Childhood. I currently teach full-day preschool in Topeka, KS where I also serve on the... Read More →
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Herrman RS262

10:15am CDT

Unlocking Cognitive Potential: The Power of Visual Arts in Education
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Delve into the transformative power of visual arts in education and discover how it can significantly enhance cognitive functions, employ visual language in learning comprehension, and enrich the overall educational experience of students. This presentation will explore the multifaceted benefits of integrating visual arts into the academic curriculum.  Join us for an enlightening session highlighting the pivotal role of visual arts in creating a well-rounded, cognitively enriching educational experience. This presentation is ideal for educators, administrators, and advocates of arts integration, offering valuable insights and practical strategies for leveraging the visual arts to unlock students' full potential.
Outline of Presentation:
Arts and Cognition:
Examine the relationship between participation in visual arts education and cognitive development.
Identify which cognitive skills or abilities are most influenced or enhanced by engagement in visual arts education, such as memory, creativity, and critical thinking.


Arts and Communication:Understand how a visual arts education improves student communication skills through visual literacy and language development.
Explore how visual arts facilitate non-verbal expression, enhance interpretive skills, and foster more effective communication.


Holistic Learning Environment:
Investigate how a visual arts education provides a more holistic educational experience.
Discuss the potential for visual arts to enhance academic achievement and provide more learning opportunities for diverse learners by catering to different learning styles and fostering an inclusive environment







Speakers
avatar for Kaci Brooke Smith

Kaci Brooke Smith

Art Educator/Psychology Professor/PEAK Lead Teacher, Sabetha High School
I am Kaci Smith, a dedicated educator with a passion for the arts, neuroscience, and trauma informed practices. With 15 years of teaching experience, I have had the privilege of sharing my expertise in a variety of creative disciplines, including fine arts, graphic design, interior... Read More →
Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Pike RS266
 
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