Bridging to Resilience

Therapy pets are becoming more present in our educational settings. This session presents a therapy dog program used at Blackmore Elementary in El Dorado, Kansas. The presentation will focus on Tier 1, 2 and 3 approaches to integrate therapy dogs into the social emotional side of the MTSS triangle. As a bonus, Sam the therapy dog, will be present in the session! 

Join us for an interactive session delving into Patrick Lencioni's powerful framework of the "Working Genius." Discover how to tap into your innate talents to excel in your professional endeavors and find fulfillment in your work.
In this session, we'll explore:

• Understanding Your Working Genius: Identify your unique strengths and how they align with Lencioni's model of working genius: Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity.  
  
• Unlocking Team Potential: Learn how to leverage the working genius of team members to enhance collaboration, productivity, and overall team performance.
  
• Overcoming Challenges: Explore strategies for overcoming common obstacles teams might encounter when a working genius is absent.
  

Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your team's performance and cultivate a workplace where everyone contributes their best.

School districts are facing challenges that can seem insurmountable when it comes to supporting the mental wellness of staff and students. In addition to the challenges of the last few years, education itself has one of the highest burnout rates across all professions. In response to this critical need, self-care models are being promoted with the best intentions, however, self-care alone is not sustaining. While this is an important step in the right direction, without effective organizational care structures to support self-care models, they fall short. In this session, participants will walk away with a greater understanding of the foundations for organizational care through the lens of neuroscience. Additionally, practical first steps and tools will be provided to begin implementing effective, systemwide organizational care that addresses the limitations of traditional approaches.

You've been to trauma-informed training and read a few books; what do you do now? In this session, James Moffett, Principal of Faris Elementary in Hutchinson, will share 5 must-dos for schools to help you move forward in a trauma-informed journey. These practices are simple, sustainable, and proven to work. As Maya Angelou so eloquently said, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Let's do better together.

We will Unpack our American grand experiment on punishment and how it is ineffective and perpetuates trauma-inducing environments. If we want to stop losing kids, this is the biggest mindset shift needed to propel us forward in a trauma-informed school and community. This session will teach us how to create a shared language around punishment versus discipline. Participants will walk through several activities designed to be taken back to staff to shift paradigms and create the needed energy to transform where we currently are to where we want to go. This is an experiential and emotionally active session!

Enjoy 60 mis off mindful coloring with positive affirmation designs specifically created to relax your mind and boost your mental wellness. Enjoy soothing sounds, custom colorable positive affirmations, and pure relaxation. Immerse yourself in a calming atmosphere, carefully crafted to quiet your mind and uplift your spirit. Our unique, hand-designed affirmations will guide you on a journey of self-discovery, helping you to let go of stress and anxiety, and unlock your full potential. Our mindful coloring experience is perfect for educators, seeking a healthy escape from the demands of everyday life. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve your mood, or simply take a break from the digital world, our carefully crafted designs and soothing sounds provide the perfect sanctuary.

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.

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We know that every day is a new day in our schools, but oftentimes at the end of each day we are struggling to keep our cool with the challenges that we face. Join us during this session to learn practical tools and strategies to regulate and create positive cultures in any school setting. Walk away with tips, tricks, and tools that you can immediately implement! This fun and interactive session will leave you re-energized and ready to face the day!