For more than 10 years, The Ron Clark Academy — led by acclaimed educator Ron Clark — has turned out students who have been fully immersed in social-emotional learning principles.…
In light of the National State of Emergency, the Innovative Schools Summit Atlanta has been rescheduled to October 21-25 at The Westin Peachtree Plaza. Your registration will automatically be transferred…
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The following guidance, recommendations, and resources are provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts. The Center is housed…
Students with a history of trauma often require significant support and more relational connection with adults in order to boost their stress tolerance. Plenary Speaker Heather Forbes says educators must…
To help create an empathic, prosocial classroom environment, Dr. Stuart Ablon says the educator's catchphrase should be "Remember, everybody is working on something; in our class we help each other."…
Academic failure & frustration, ongoing disciplinary problems, impulsive behavior and truancy issues don't have to be automatic strikes against students. Powerhouse educator Ron Clark's methods of engagement have produced some…
It can be tempting to set the same expectations for boys as we do for girls in the classroom. But keynoter Steph Jensen cautions that there are major structural characteristics…
As policies trend toward reducing or eliminating exclusionary discipline methods, many districts are embracing alternative discipline strategies that address root causes of misbehavior. Dr. Susan Coleman advocates for creative, tailored solutions…
During this 90-minute webinar, Dr. Bryan Harris will give attendees an in-depth understanding of what working memory is and how it affects students’ ability to remember and use relevant information…