Over half of educators leave the profession within three years—and it is rarely the academic content that drives them out. It is the student behavior they were never trained to address. This seminar unpacks the developing brain, male and female differences that impact classroom culture, neuroscience-backed SEL, metacognition that restores student agency, and the 5 Keys so you can teach positive behavior with confidence and help every learner become Capable, Confident, and Connected.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand how gender differences in the developing brain drives behavior—and how to create an environment where all learners succeed.
• Connect neuroscience to SEL so social skills are taught, not just corrected.
• Use classroom metacognition routines that help students notice, name, and navigate positive social connection.
• Use the 5 Keys and a growth mindset to develop confidence, build character, and create a classroom culture of learning.
• Leave with a concrete action plan for classrooms, teams, and individual students.
For maximum benefit, it is recommended you bring a team of 3 or more educators to this seminar. In case of an emergency, another equally qualified presenter will substitute.
Working with difficult, demanding and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However teachers and administrators are voicing concerns about the changing nature and intensity of these behaviors — especially in the wake of the Covid pandemic which impacted students in ways that we are only beginning to understand. Some educators report increases in manipulative and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are difficult to engage and suffering from extreme anxiety. Even master educators can sometimes be “thrown off their games” by certain students.
In this popular one-day seminar, nationally recognized thought leader Larry Thompson will help attendees understand the Six Exits that students take off the road to responsibility: Benefit, Emotional Control, Clear Expectations, Consistency, Leading the Moment and ResponseAbility. If left unchecked, these exits will negatively impact a student’s academic growth and performance. Using this knowledge, Larry guides you in coaching students to achieve self-responsibility and success in school and in life.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing challenging student behaviors that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feelings of frustration, hurt, and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
For maximum benefit, it is recommended you bring a team of 3 or more educators to this seminar. In case of an emergency, another equally qualified presenter will substitute.
| 8:30 – 10:15 | Biology, Brain, Behavior
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| 10:30 – 12:00 | Neuroscience, SEL & Metacognition
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| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00 – 2:30 | 5 Keys to Unlocking Character and Creating a Culture of Learning
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| 2:45 – 3:30 | Putting It All Together: Group and Individual Practice
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| Individual Registration | Groups 3–9 | Groups 10+ | |
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| Early Registration (thru 10/13/26) | $129 USD | $114 USD | $99 USD |
| Regular Registration | $169 USD | $154 USD | $139 USD |
Register early and save! Groups of 20+, call 1-800-251-6805 for special pricing.
Changes to $169.00 after Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Changes to $169.00 after Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Changes to $169.00 after Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Changes to $169.00 after Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Changes to $169.00 after Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Changes to $169.00 after Tuesday, October 13, 2026
We’re committed to empowering educators to create compassionate, thriving classrooms. Partner with us to unlock the potential of every student.
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Steph Jensen is an award-winning author and international speaker with over 25 years of experience in education, consulting and counseling. She has trained thousands on strategies to improve classroom management, implement behavior intervention and develop social-emotional intelligence. Her book Unlocking Potential: 5 Keys to Character provides a proven framework for teaching social skills, drawing from neuroscience, psychology and real-life expertise. Steph's engaging style blends humor, stories and evidence-based insights to inspire lasting change.
