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Schedule at a Glance
Pre-conference Sessions | Sunday, June 19
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
UnTangled: What Educators Can Do When Sugar, Spice &
Everything Nice Becomes Smart, Tart & Falling Apart
Steph Jensen, MS, LPC
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“Outside the Box” Strategies for “Outside the Box” Kids
Diane Senn, Ed.S., NBT
25 Tech Tools Teachers Can Use to Enhance Engagement
Eric Clark
How to Get Rid of a Pain in the CLASS: Simple Solutions to
Difficult School Problems
Hotep, MBA
Motivating and Managing Hard to Reach, Uninterested and
Disruptive Students
Brian Mendler, M.Ed.
Self-Regulation Training: A Framework for Success
Brad Chapin, MS, LCP, LMLP
Monday, June 20
Tuesday, June 21
7:00 am – 8:20 am
Registration/Check-in
Refreshments & Exhibits
8:20 am – 9:30 am
Welcome /Plenary Session [ITS, ICS, GBC, SDC]
Economics, Diversity & Justice in the 21st
Century: Key Insights for Overcoming the
Challenges Facing Education
Julianne Malveaux, Ph.D.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Keynote
[GBC]
Female Leadership as it Relates to Young
Women Today
Breakout Sessions
[ICS, ITS, SDC]
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Keynote
[ITS]
From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers: Engaging
Deep Thinking Brains
John Almarode, Ph.D.
Breakout Sessions [ICS, GBC, SDC]
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Keynote
Do More With Less: Self-Regulation
Equals Success
Breakout Sessions
7:30 am – 8:20 am
7:30 am – 8:00 am
8:20 am – 9:30 am
Plenary Session
[ITS, ICS, GBC, SDC]
How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of
Mathematical Thinking
Jordan Ellenberg, Ph.D.
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Plenary Session
Reducing Barriers to Learning within
a Multi-Tiered System of Support
Randy Sprick, Ph.D.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Keynote
I Define Me!
Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed., LPC
9:15 am -10:15 am
Keynote
[SDC]
A Framework for Improving School-wide
Climate, Safety, and Discipline
Randy Sprick, Ph.D.
Breakout Sessions
[ITS, GBC, SDC]
[ITS, ICS, SDC]
Breakout Sessions
[ITS, GBC, SDC]
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Keynote
The Intentionality of Excellence
Baruti Kafele
[SDC]
[ITS, ICS, GBC]
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Breakout Sessions
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
Keynote
The Bully, The Bullied, and The
Not-So-Innocent Bystander
Barbara Coloroso
Breakout Sessions
[GBC]
[ICS, ITS]
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Keynote
[ICS]
REBOUNDARIES and RESILIENCE …
Enhancing Skills that Foster Boundary
Recognition and GRIT!
Julia Cook, MA
Keynote
Teaching with Wit and Wisdom
Barbara Coloroso
Breakout Sessions
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Breakout Sessions
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Keynote
[SDC]
Non-Exclusionary Discipline: Alternatives to
the Referral/Suspension Quagmire
Larry Thompson, M. Ed.
Breakout Sessions
[GBC]
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Keynote
[ICS]
Solution Focused Parent Conferences
Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D.
Breakout Sessions
[ICS]
Wednesday, June 22
[GBC]
[ICS, ITS]
[ICS, GBC, SDC, ITS]
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Closing Session
Struggling Students: Unlocking Their
Strengths
Mike Paget, M.Ed.
[ITS, ICS, GBC]
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featured Session
[GBC}
The Golden Rule Game: A Fun Resilience
Education for Bullying Prevention
Jeff Veley
Breakout Sessions
[ITS, ICS, SDC]
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Pre-Conference Sessions*
Sunday | June 19
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
UnTangled: What Educators Can Do When Sugar, Spice & Everything
Nice Becomes Smart, Tart & Falling Apart
Steph Jensen, MS, LPC
When sugar and spice and everything nice becomes smart, tart and falling apart; parents and professionals can be left perplexed
by the transformation. Social networking and media influence have impacted girls in profound ways; oftentimes becoming the
impetus for relational aggression. Much like the villain in your favorite fairytale, young ladies can be misunderstood and become
tangled in their own unhealthy relationship patterns. This session will explore the following topics:
• Once Upon a Time: A look at RA past and present
• Evil Step Mother: Nature vs. Nurture and RA
• Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Self-awareness, body-image, jealousy and other attitudes
• Someday My Prince Will Come: Love relationships and RA
• When You Wish Upon a Star: Dreams, goals and futuristic thought
• Happily Ever After: Determination, motivation and happy endings
Learning Objectives:
This session will help you:
• Discover the importance of relationships in girls’ development.
• Identify the six forms of relational aggression.
• Develop best practices in cultivating the five social and emotional competencies in girls.
• Distinguish key strategies for engaging girls in healthy relationship patterns.
25 Tech Tools Teachers Can Use to Enhance Engagement
Eric Clark
For educators just getting their feet wet with technology integration to those currently using technology in the classroom,
presenter Eric Clark will explore exciting 21st century tech tools that will increase student engagement and bring a “wow”
factor into the classroom. One-to-one computing, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), Smart Boards and other innovations have
revolutionized the technology environment in many North American classrooms. Yet, many educators have lagged behind in
incorporating technology into their instruction resulting in classrooms that are not much different than they were 20 years ago.
In this seminar, Clark will draw upon his experience as a media teacher, media entrepreneur, administrator and master trainer
to help teachers sort through tools they might find useful in their classrooms – while opening their minds to ways to harness
technology.
Session Highlights:
•Poll Everywhere
•GarageBand
• Dropbox
• Powtoons
• TedTalk
• Lulu
• Livebinders
• Educreations
• iMovie
• Discern the value of reverse mentoring in a technology-filled classroom.
• Discover innovative ways to store and manage lessons, files, and multi-media.
• Integrate GarageBand and iMovie to create lessons centered on problem-based learning.
• Learn how to use online video to support lessons rather than sustain them.
• Identify different tools to help students become authors, producers, and creators of multi-media projects.
• Apply new technology tools and/or strategies to enrich technology integration in your classroom.
*An additional fee will be charged for each pre-conference session. On-site registration for pre-conference sessions is available.
Sunday | June 19
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Motivating and Managing Hard to Reach, Uninterested and Disruptive Students
Brian Mendler, M.Ed.
From the author of the international best-selling book Discipline with Dignity, this session is loaded with strategies, techniques,
and ideas designed to prevent motivation and discipline problems in the most difficult classrooms. Discover and practice
specific strategies and techniques designed to change attitudes and ignite a passion for success. This practical, informative
session will transform the lives of your most disruptive students.
• Recognize underlying causes of student misbehavior.
• Identify three places to build relationships.
• Describe merits of values vs. rules.
• Understand the eight steps to diffusing any student.
Sunday | June 19
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“Outside the Box” Strategies for “Outside the Box” Kids
Diane Senn, Ed.S., NBT
‘Outside the Box’ Strategies for ‘Outside the Box’ Kids will focus on insights and fresh strategies and activities for dealing with
the atypical student in the school setting whether from Asperger-ish characteristics to environmental factors and in-between…
those students that end up demanding our attention with meltdowns and frustrations. Our focus will be on learning ways to
‘respond’ to this increasing need as opposed to ‘reacting’. We will review practical strategies for using assessments; using
social-emotional differentiated instruction (SEDI); building students’ self-regulation skills; strengthening students’ skills for social
success; and utilizing the team approach to optimize student success. Come join us!
• Demonstrate more than three activities and strategies for an awareness and understanding of the atypical student in order
to motivate finding the outside the box, creative ways to support the student.
• Identify the importance of social emotional differentiated instruction and the importance of assessing the individual first to
effectively and efficiently assist.
• Implement over 10 activities and strategies for teaching self-regulation skills to help students RESPOND to the environment
rather than react.
• Apply 20 plus activities and strategies to strengthen students’ social skills needed to INTERACT successfully with the
environment.
• Develop a TEAM approach where student, teachers, staff, parent, and peers are on the same page to support the target
student.
How to Get Rid of a Pain in the CLASS: Simple Solutions to Difficult School Problems
Hotep, MBA
How to Get Rid of a Pain in the CLASS is a transformative, personal/professional development workshop for educators of
“at-risk” and otherwise challenged youth. On the personal side, this workshop creates an environment of introspection and
self-analysis. It invigorates teachers/ administrators by challenging their practices, beliefs, biases and assumptions about youth
and educational as a whole.
Then, the Pain in the CLASS training provides simple, practical and solution-based strategies for attendees to reduce, overcome
or eliminate the most common problems in schools including: cultural diversity, discipline/excessive referrals, improving
academic performance, reaching males of color and more! The innovative and proven approaches detailed in How to Get Rid
of a Pain in the CLASS are not only effective with students, they also reduce teacher stress and improve overall culture and
climate of classrooms and schools!
• Identify key components for engaging and motivating at-risk youth and increased student retention.
• Demonstrate innovative non-exclusionary conflict resolution, classroom management and discipline skills.
• Integrate best practices in cultural diversity, resiliency and positive relationship building into a school-wide climate
transformation.
• Recognize underlying causes of student misbehavior.
Sunday | June 19
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Self-Regulation Training: A Framework for Success
Self-Regulation includes a set of skills necessary for academic success, emotional control and healthy social interaction.
In this strategy-packed session, author and national consultant Brad Chapin will provide concrete lessons targeting each of
the three skill-training areas identified in the Self-Regulation Training System (Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Regulation.)
• Develop a level of understanding of the Self-Regulation framework sufficient for teaching it to students and parents.
• Apply step-by-step strategies to teach young people how to increase Self-Regulation.
• Implement strategies in a way that is most effective for addressing multiple behavioral problem areas.
• Report measurable outcomes from application of Self-Regulation strategies.
Monday | June 20
8:20 am – 9:30 am
WELCOME/PLENARY SESSION
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Economics, Diversity & Justice in the 21st Century: Key Insights for
Overcoming the Challenges Facing Education
Atrium Ballroom
Education is the bridge that people cross to obtain knowledge, occupational competence, and a better
life. Despite the many documented benefits of education, it is clear that there is not equal access to
K-12 or higher education, that there is a persistent achievement gap, and that educational outcomes
are strongly influenced by race and class. Educator and economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux offers insights
for improving educational effectiveness in light of our nation’s shifting demographics.
About Julianne Malveaux
A noted author and colorful commentator, Dr. Julianne Malveaux has long been recognized for her progressive and insightful
observations. She served a five-year term as the 15th president of Bennett College, America’s oldest historically black college
for women, and has been hailed as “the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country.”
Armed with a Ph. D. in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Malveaux is shaping public opinion
in 21st century America through her contributions to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender and their
economic impacts. She often offers expert analysis on economic events such as “The Great Recession” and their impact on
minority communities and public policy.
Dr. Malveaux holds several honorary degrees and she has served on the faculty or visiting faculty of San Francisco State
University, the University of California-Berkeley, the College of Notre Dame, Michigan State University, and Howard University.
Also a popular writer and author, Dr. Malveaux’s writing has been featured in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms.
Magazine, Essence Magazine, and the Progressive, and her weekly columns appeared for more than a decade in newspapers
across the country. She has edited several groundbreaking books on women, race, and the state of the country, including The
Paradox of Loyalty: An African American Response to the War on Terror, and co-authored Unfinished Business: A Democrat
and a Republican Take on the 10 Most Important Issues Women Face.
Influential in steering the dialogue of the country, Julianne Malveaux’s thought-provoking analysis of current events and public
policy and their impact on education are sure to spark conversations and to open minds.
Innovative Schools
Summit
November 11 – 13
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Monday | June 20
10:00 am – 11:00 am
KEYNOTE SESSION
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Female Leadership as it Relates to Young Women Today
Atrium Ballroom
Dr. Maya Angelou often said that “whining lets a bully know there is a victim in the neighborhood.” Young
women must be challenged to get past the whining to lean in and lead in to their power. They must do
this with a confidence that is not often societally reinforced, with an energy that taps into their sufficiency,
with the knowledge that they are “enough,” which is a concept that is not affirmed by the many “fix-its”
(ten ways to improve your body, nine ways to tweak your makeup, eight ways to implement a new exercise
program) that women are encouraged to implement. Teachers must assertively encourage young women
to embrace their uniqueness and their confidence. Self-confidence is the antidote to bullying.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Power Struggles Unplugged
Brian Mendler, M.Ed. – Author, Educator & Speaker
Teacher Learning Center
Rochester, NY
International 8-10
K-12
This high-energy session teaches specifically how to diffuse power struggles with any student in any situation at any time with
our proven step-by-step process. Discover two words guaranteed to stop mouthy kids in their tracks. Learn exactly what to say
when removing a student so he or she wants to return to your class.
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Less Paper, More Communication with the Triumph Tracking Application
Hunter Chadwick, Ed.D. – High School Principal, Jeff Pickren – Dean of Students,
Steve Littlefield – Developer, Programmer
International 6
Alpharetta, GA
K-12
With a focus on tracking attendance and consequences for behavior while supplying communication to school staff, families
and students in a timely manner, the Triumph Tracking Application was developed. The addition of components for safety/
emergency procedures have revolutionized the way we communicate with emergency services, faculty, and parents in a crisis
situation to make sure that students are safe and accounted for, while at the same time communicating in real time with first
responders. The strategy we developed reduces the process for school administration and staff in a seamless system available
on any mobile device.
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Teach with Passion, Manage with Compassion!
Pamela Bouie Ph.D. – Education Quality Consultant
Fayetteville, GA
International 5
K-12, Agency, Other
This fun, fast-paced session will inspire administrators and teachers to implement practical,
powerful strategies proven to reduce disruptive behavior, increase student achievement, gain parental support and empower
educators. Learn how to build and sustain a positive learning environment while making improvements throughout your school!
Monday | June 20
10:00 am – 11:00 am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Social “Me”dia in Schools: How Hashtags Hatch Into Harassment, Tweets
Turn Into Trolls and Snapchats Are Swindled Into Sexting
Eric Clark – School Culture Specialist
International 4
Newton, KS
K-12
In the ever-evolving world of app creation and social media integration, students are turning to adult-themed and child-targeted
apps which can dramatically affect their digital footprints and their lives. Eric Clark, a former technology integration specialist
and current administrator at a progressive private school in the Midwest, walks you through the latest apps our students are
using and the dangers that can be associated with them.
Spectacular Guidance Activities for Kids
Diane Senn, Ed.S., NBT – School Counselor
Rock Hill, SC
International 3
K-6
Boost your child counseling program with these fresh, innovative activities from nationally known presenter and author Diane
Senn. She will lead you in an exploration of a variety of child guidance-based activities across the three domains of the American
School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards that are fun, creative and easy to use.
The ASCA standards guide school counseling programs to implement strategies to promote students’ personal and social
growth; to provide support for each student’s ability to learn; and to provide the foundation for a successful transition from
school to work.
While geared primarily for school counseling, these activities are also useful in private and agency settings. They can be utilized
with individuals, in small groups, with class lessons, and in some cases can be shared through school-wide programs.
How to Motivate the Unmotivated “Teaching with Poverty in Mind”
Craig Boykin – Speaker, Author
International 2
Montgomery, AL
K-12
Learn how to help at-risk students succeed in your classroom. It’s clear that students from poverty are habitually at a disadvantage
when it comes to education, and educators can find it challenging to motivate such students to become positively engaged in
their own learning. Above all, Craig J. Boykin advises educators to avoid giving up on “difficult” students by deciding that certain
students “can’t be taught.” Craig’s father abandon him at birth, his mother started using drugs when he was in the third grade.
In third grade, Craig was held back, placed in special education and diagnosed with a learning disability. Craig also repeated
the fifth grade and dropped out of high school. In the workshop, you will learn how to motivate the unmotivated you teach daily.
Today Craig is known as “Mr. GED to PHD,” and credits two very inspiring educators who made him want to achieve more!
Project-Based Learning in an English Classroom
Elizabeth Jenkins M.A – English Teacher
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
International 1
6-12
This presentation will discuss several different styles of project-based learning with examples of prompts, rubrics, and student
work. Although the focus will be on English literature, the projects could also be adapted to other disciplines. Also included will
be a discussion of adjustments and revisions that can be made to customize for students’ unique needs.
Monday | June 20
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
KEYNOTE SESSION
From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers: Engaging Deep Thinking Brains
John Almarode, Ph.D.
Atrium Ballroom
Did you know that students actually use 100 percent of their brains? You do as well! How about the fact
that our brains are designed to forget? So what can we do in our classrooms to encourage students to
use their 100 percent as efficiently as possible or to help them remember the information needed to be
successful in school? The answer is: Engage them in deep thinking! This action-packed, edge-of-yourseat keynote looks at the latest research on student engagement, student thinking, and how to design
classrooms that promote deep thinking and understanding. Participants will experience targeted and
specific strategies for grabbing and maintaining student engagement at all three levels: behavioral, emotional, and cognitive.
Practicing what we preach, audience members will take part in an “out of your seat and on your feet” experience that models
the brain rules for deep thinking and understanding: simple to complex, concrete to abstract, and we only remember what we
think about. Teachers will walk away from this keynote with dozens of strategies, ready for action in any classroom.
About John Almarode
Dr. John Almarode is the author of Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math and teaches in
the College of Education at James Madison University. As a teacher, he has worked with all age groups in education, from prekindergarteners to graduate students. As a staff developer, John has presented locally, nationally, and internationally in countries
including Canada, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Korea, and Thailand. He has worked with thousands of teachers,
dozens of school districts, and multiple professional organizations. John has conducted staff development workshops, keynote
addresses, and conference presentations on a variety of topics including student engagement, evidence-based practices,
creating enriched environments that promote learning, and designing classrooms with the brain in mind. John’s action-packed
workshops offer participants ready-to-use strategies and the brain rules that make them work. He has also written multiple
articles, reports and book chapters, as well as a children’s book entitled Dylan Discovers His Brain.
At James Madison University, he works with pre-service teachers, and actively pursues his research interests including
educational neuroscience, the design and measurement of classroom environments that promote student engagement,
interest and engagement in STEM disciplines, specialized STEM high schools, interventions for low socioeconomic populations,
college and university laboratory schools, and the translation of American education pedagogy in international schools. The
work of John and his colleagues has been presented to the United State Congress, the Virginia Senate, at the United States
Department of Education and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Monday | June 20
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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DISCIPLINE
How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard-to-Reach
William Noel, Sr., Ed.D. – Director, Student Support &
Disciplinary Review Office
Henrico, VA
International 8-10
K-12
Discover ways to connect with hard-to-reach students in this session. The presentation topics include, but are not limited to:
Connect Through Relationships; Discipline, Not Punishment; Emotions & Feelings; Set Your Climate; and What Kind of Leader
Are You?
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Critical Mental Health Challenges Series: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (2-part session)
Kaye Randall, MSW, LISW-CP
International 6
Columbia, SC
6-12
According to research, about 13-25% of youth aged 11-25 self-injure. Exact figures are
inconclusive since self-injury is often done in secret and goes undetected unless an adolescent
is being treated for a related condition. More recent trends suggest that self-injurious behaviors in adolescents and young adults
are on the rise. During this research-based session, Kaye Randall, co-author of See My Pain! Creative Strategies & Activities for
Helping Young People Who Self-Injure) will provide you with fresh understanding and innovative approaches that can be used
to connect with and help these young people.
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Does Discipline have to be a FOUR-LETTER word?
Janilyn Elias Ed.D – Pupil Services Administrator
Enola, PA
International 5
K-12
Discipline – even with the Positive Behavior push – is considered negative. Discover how our school, a center-based emotional
support, autistic, mental health treatment facility, has changed discipline from a negative 4-letter word to a positive 4-letter word
using LABS (Learn first, Act responsibly, Be their best self, Show safe actions). Oh, and did I mention our Labrador Retrievers?
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Taking the Bully by Both Horns: The Five Rules of Bullying
David Dye – School Counselor
Fort Worth, TX
International 4
K-12
Bullying has been well defined for decades, yet it is still misunderstood and misdiagnosed. The
Five Rules of Bullying will equip educators to efficiently and effectively identify this Aggressive
Social Interaction while providing knowledge and anti-bullying resources.
Survive the Hive: Strategies to Aid Young Women in Cultivating
Healthy Relationships
Stephanie Jensen, MS, LPC Director, Community
Contracts, Boys Town
International 3
Boys Town, NE
K-12
In a world of deprecating and objectifying mass-media messages, girls are in a constant struggle with self-image and beliefs
about developing “normal” relationships and friendships. Girls are inundated with media messages and societal beliefs that
can negatively impact them. When these messages are left unchallenged, girls may fall into a dangerous cycle of relational
aggression or “girl bullying.”
Lighting the Way to Your Future
Shandra Hall M.Ed, LPC – School Counselor
Rock Hill, SC
International 2
K-6
Are you looking for new and innovative ways to introduce the world of work to your students? Learn how to develop a career
based school culture with Core Curriculum Counseling lessons & culminating activities that have been successful in career
development at the elementary level.
Monday | June 20
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
KEYNOTE SESSION
Do More With Less: Self-Regulation Equals Success
Topeka, KS
Atrium Ballroom
If you only had 10 minutes to spend with a child, what skill would you teach? The Self-Regulation Training
System provides an evidence-based, empowering framework for teaching professionals and children
how to proactively manage behavior. Self-Regulation skills are related to success in many areas of life
including academic performance, social skills and emotional/physical health. Discover how to target
core issues of behavior by teaching students Self-Regulation skills. Not only will this help save time and
resources but it will help students develop the skills necessary for long-term success and happiness.
About Brad Chapin
Brad Chapin is a leading authority on Self-Regulation and a master’s level psychologist with a passion for helping others learn
the skills necessary for success and happiness. He is a best-selling author and nationally-recognized speaker in the area of
Self-Regulation. Brad has served as the Director of Child and Adult Community Services for a large community mental health
center where he supervised 65 mental health field staff. Currently, he is Director of Clinical Services for Stormont-Vail Behavioral
Health Services.
Brad created the Self-Regulation Training System from a practical, research-based foundation. His strategies have helped
thousands of people develop skills necessary for success in job and academic performance, relationships and overall wellness.
Brad’s first book, Helping Young People Learn Self-Regulation, is in its second printing. He has since published Helping Teens
Learn Self-Regulation, The Legend of the Regulators, Teaching Self-Regulation Smart Guidance DVD and the Self-Regulation
Training Board. His newest books are The Horsefly Sigh and Helping Preschool Age Children Learn Self-Regulation.
Monday | June 20
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Behavior is a Symptom…NOT the Problem!
Hotep, MBA – Education Success Strategist,
Founder, Hustle University
Stone Mountain, GA
International 8-10
K-12
This informative session demystifies the common behavior problems exhibited in schools by first explaining WHY they occur and
then, teaching HOW to change them. In this workshop you will discover the precursors that lead to all behavior, how to transform
academic and behavioral outcomes, what leads to at-risk behaviors and why people repeat the same negative behaviors. The
presenter will also demonstrate how relevance and relationships impact behavior.
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Critical Mental Health Challenges Series: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (cont’d)
Kaye Randall, MSW, LISW-CP
International 6
Columbia, SC
6-12
According to research, about 13-25% of youth aged 11-25 self-injure. Exact figures are inconclusive since selfinjury is often done in secret and goes undetected unless an adolescent is being treated for a related condition.
More recent trends suggest that self-injurious behaviors in adolescents and young adults are on the rise. Discover
fresh understandings and innovative approaches that can be used to connect with and help these young people.
In addition, educators will learn how to approach this sometimes puzzling behavior within the school setting.
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Proactive Discipline: A Teacher-Centered Approach
Earlene Crump, Ed.D. – Director of Discipline and Safety
Yolanda Reid – Prevention Intervention Specialist
McDonough, GA
International 5
K-12, Agency
Establishing and maintaining effective discipline is not difficult, nor does it require gimmicks or
tricks. In fact, the most successful success strategies will not work unless the foot-soldier is on board – the classroom teacher. It
is essential, therefore, that educators approach this “no nonsense” strategy through student management 101. Discipline is a
teacher-driven, student-centered approach. School leaders must empower teachers to be the quintessential teacher-leaders they’ve
been trained to be. This breakout session is designed to assist teachers and administrators who are committed to improving their
management of student behavior. Throughout our session we will review many discipline approaches, strategies, and techniques.
Stoplights and Sticky Notes: Creating Environments Promoting
Long-Lasting Learning
John Almarode, Ph.D. – Department Head & Assistant Professor,
Educational Foundations & Exceptionalities
International 4
Harrisonburg, VA
K-12, Agency
Getting students engaged in their learning and keeping them engaged is a significant challenge in today’s classrooms. And, once
they are engaged, how do we improve the retention, retrieval, and transfer of knowledge, understandings, and skills. Just as
we use sticky notes to prompt our own memory, the student brain uses cognitive sticky notes to prompt the recall of classroom
content. In addition, some students encounter barriers to learning that are a red light to learning. For the best student learning
outcomes, we need to create an environment that changes that red light to a green light. This session explores the recent
research on how our brain learns and what factors are associated with better student learning outcomes. Each participant will
walk away with easy-to-implement ideas and strategies for sticky notes and green lights!
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The Usual Suspects and TALK-WALK-TELL
David Dye – School Counselor
Fort Worth, TX
International 3
K-12
After years of research we know the definition, but many bothersome behaviors do not fit the mold. If it’s not bullying, what is it?
Gain the knowledge and resources to confidently and quickly identify Negative Social Interactions. Prepare staff and students
to take the bully by both horns!
Monday | June 20
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
KEYNOTE SESSION
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Non-Exclusionary Discipline: Alternatives to the Referral/Suspension Quagmire
Larry Thompson, M.Ed.
Atrium Ballroom
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice have advocated a shift in school discipline policies – due
to concerns about inequities in the administration of “exclusionary discipline” practices among minorities
and students with disabilities. While the causes of those inequities are the source of some debate,
almost everyone can agree that educators have a far greater opportunity for success if they can keep
students, especially at-risk students, in the classroom. Attendees will be guided through school-wide
evidence-based discipline practices and proven de-escalation processes that are designed to create
responsible students by harnessing the power of self-regulation. Implementing these key components has enabled schools to
report reductions in office referrals of as much as 90 percent, while almost eliminating suspensions entirely.
About Larry Thompson
Author of Roadmap to Responsibility and Give ‘em Five, Larry Thompson is often called upon to deliver keynote presentations
for state and national education conferences because of his knowledge, humor and passion for assisting today’s students. He
has helped thousands of educators and schools throughout North America break away from their traditional discipline models
to a model that creates a responsible climate and responsible students. Larry has served in a wide variety of roles in education
– from special education teacher to alternative and traditional high school principal. As creator of the Responsibility-Centered
Discipline program, Larry understands that systems must be created that can be realistically implemented and sustained.
Monday | June 20
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Unpacking the Dreaded Emotional Suitcase
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Tierica Berry – Emotional Development Facilitator,
Hustle University
Decatur, GA
International 8-10
K-12, Agency
When young women do not have a healthy way of processing and redirecting emotions,
suppression tends to be a common solution. For these women, each experience that affects
them physically, mentally, or emotionally is packed away in what we call an emotional suitcase. Over time, the suitcase fills up
with a plethora of negative experiences and becomes too heavy to carry, too messy to sort through and hopeless to unload. With
no hope, relief, or help in sight she turns the young women turn to at-risk behaviors such as drugs, bullying, gang life, self-injury
and sometimes suicide in order to avoid facing that “emotional suitcase!” In this interactive workshop participants will have the
opportunity to see through the eyes of the students they serve through real-life testimonies and various case studies. Tierica
provides practical steps to help reach students and guide them through the process of redirecting and choosing expression
over suppression.
Self-Regulation Skills in the Classroom
Topeka, KS
International 6
K-12
Self-Regulation includes a set of skills necessary for academic success, emotional control and
healthy social interaction. In this strategy-packed session, author and national consultant Brad
Chapin will provide concrete lessons targeting each of the three skill-training areas identified
in the Self-Regulation Training System (Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Regulation.)
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Employing Empathy-Building Strategies in the Classroom
to Create a Harmonious Classroom Community
Laura Erhard Fiorenza, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor
Sara Lamb Kistler Ph.D. – Associate Professor
Romansville, PA
International 5
PK-12, Agency
Teachers that model pro-social behaviors and integrate pro-empathy learning strategies into
their curriculum encourage caring in the classroom community. In this session the participants will be provided with strategies
that can be utilized in identifying bullying, developing empathy in students and building supportive collaborative relationships
among students within the classroom.
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WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students)
Keith Schumacher – WATCH D.O.G.S.®
Kennesaw, GA
International 4
K-12, Agency
WATCH D.O.G.S.® is an innovative program focusing on education and safety in schools by
using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures to provide an unobtrusive fathering
presence, and a positive and active role-model for students. Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers
and uncles are asked to spend at least one day volunteering.
Monday | June 20
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FEATURED SESSION
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The Golden Rule Game: Fun Resilience Education for Bullying Prevention
Jeff Veley
Atrium Ballroom
Research has identified resilience education as a promising solution for bullying. The challenge is,
“How do we identify a child’s emotional weaknesses and help them become emotionally resilient?”
Jeff Veley will provide tools to identify areas of weakness and share simple ways to strengthen children
in their areas of need.
About Jeff Veley
Jeff Veley is an award-winning youth crisis coach, social skills educator, and youth motivational speaker
who is widely recognized for his ability to connect with diverse audiences through clean comedy, real-life stories, and the lifechanging message of the Golden Rule.
Jeff’s message has reached over 1,000,000 people, touching the lives of students at schools, detention centers, and national
youth conferences. In addition, he provides professional training seminars for groups of parents, educators, and mental health
professionals.
Drawing from his experience working in the social work field and time spent teaching students in an educational setting, Jeff
shares wisdom well beyond his years. His stories of walking through difficult situations with teens often mirror his own story of
struggles growing up. He candidly shares these moments with his audience on a journey to find hope and teach life-changing
skills that empower individuals to rise above their circumstances.
As a youth expert known for practical solutions that solve social conflicts and form healthy relationships, Jeff is frequently
featured on radio and television. His on-air contributions include appearances on NBC, ABC, FOX, TV Chile International as well
as numerous local TV and radio stations. A respected leader in his industry, Jeff serves as the National Ambassador/Program
Manager of Stand Strong USA and the Chief Representative for the Campus Peace-Building Initiative.
Jeff is a recipient of the Golden Rule International Award which was presented to him by the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative
of the United Nations for his effectiveness in teaching conflict resolution skills. The U.N. officially recognizes Jeff as a Peace
Ambassador in over 120 nations.
Monday | June 20
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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Supportive Discipline: Teaching Students to “Own” Their Behaviors
Larry Thompson, M.Ed. – Author, Creator of Responsibility-Centered
Discipline
International 8-10
Newton, KS
Grades: K-12
Most schools fail to get lasting change in student behavior because students seldom feel
responsible for their actions and find ways to project their behaviors onto others. In this
session, attendees will discover how to move their schools from a traditional obedience model
to a responsibility-based model. As a former educator, Larry Thompson will discuss simple
approaches that will shift the burden of ownership back to students and promote greater learning and lasting change. Discover
how to incorporate these approaches with the most challenging student behaviors.
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Using Student Built Models to Access Reflected Thought
Kelly Reddin – Global Master Trainer, LEGO Education
Joplin, MO
International 5
K-12, Agency
Help students express themselves by building a visual representation of their thoughts.
Focusing attention on the model rather than themselves, allows students to reduce their
anxieties and discuss their reflected thoughts. This hands-on session will allow you to be a
student so you can analyze this process as a professional.
Policies, Practices, and Procedures to Reroute the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Amir Whitaker Ed.D., Esq. – Staff Attorney/
Teaching Tolerance Fellow
International 6
Montgomery, AL
K-12
School experiences directly impact a child’s likelihood to enter the criminal justice system.
This session explores what educators across the country are doing to reform the exclusionary
discipline policies and racial disparities that push children out of school. It provides concrete policies, exemplary practices,
effective strategies, student scenarios, and more.
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Motivate, Excite and Engage Students With Differentiated Instruction!
Pamela Bouie Ph. D. – Education Quality Consultant
International 4
Fayetteville, GA
K-12, Agency, Other
Attend this exciting, interactive session and leave with practical strategies that will inspire
administrators, teachers, etc. to differentiate instruction both in the classroom and throughout
the school. Learn how to use powerful strategies proven to be relevant and responsive to the
varied needs of students.
Tuesday | June 21
8:20 am – 9:30 am
PLENARY SESSION
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How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking
Jordan Ellenberg, Ph.D.
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DISCIPLINE
Atrium Ballroom
Math, as Jordan Ellenberg says, is “an atomic-powered prosthesis that you attach to your common sense,
vastly multiplying its reach and strength.”
The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be
questioned. In this talk, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how wrong this view is: Math touches everything we
do, allowing us to see the hidden structures beneath the messy and chaotic surface of our daily lives.
It’s a science of not being wrong, worked out through centuries of hard work and argument. Drawing
from history as well as the latest theoretical developments, Ellenberg demonstrates that profound mathematical ideas are
present whenever we reason, from the commonplace to the cosmic. And, he shows how to use this knowledge in our lives,
whether you’re a business person looking to discover the power of big data, a corporate audience hoping to improve logic and
understanding within your organization, or school with an appetite for the latest research by one of America’s rising scholarly
stars.
About Jordan Ellenberg
Ellenberg earned a Ph.D. in math from Harvard, and believes that math helps every kind of thinker think better— it hones
intuition, sharpens judgment, tames uncertainty, and reveals the deeper structure and logic of the world. The Vilas Distinguished
Achievement Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Ellenberg is the author of two books: How
Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking (a New York Times bestseller) and The Grasshopper King (a finalist for
the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award).
Ellenberg has held an NSF-CAREER grant and an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and in 2013 was named one of the inaugural class
of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The
Washington Post, Wired, The Believer, and The Boston Globe. Ellenberg is the author of the “Do the Math” column in Slate.
Recent articles targeted to the general public include “The Math of March Madness” and “Don’t Teach Math, Coach It.”
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208 Ash Avenue | Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: (800) 251-6805
Fax: (888) 372-6061
Tuesday | June 21
10:00 am – 11:00 am
KEYNOTE SESSION
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I Define Me!
Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed., LPC
Atrium Ballroom
During this inspiring keynote presentation, Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed., LPC, a licensed therapist and
founder of SistaKeeper Empowerment Center challenges educators, community leaders and volunteers
to promote GIRL EMPOWERMENT!
Girls need to have a strong sense of self, of being a keeper to their friends, and of community to find
their purpose. Tracie will empower educators to step outside the box and turn the key to enter mentoring
wellness circles that model a safe space for girls to explore social media and peer pressures. Discover
ways to help girls see how the impact of a strong sense of self, perceived social supports and sense of belongingness break
down barriers and teach them to embrace their differences. Come find out how Girl Empowerment is the key to decreasing
bullying and girl-on-girl aggression while increasing social-emotional learning skills. Girls must be SistaKeepers to girls, allowing
them to hold the key to their empowerment journey - knowing “I Define Me!”
About Tracie Berry-McGhee
Tracie Berry-McGhee founded the SistaKeeper Empowerment Center in St. Louis 12 years ago with the mission of empowering,
inspiring and developing the mind, body and spirit of young women. SistaKeepers has since spread to other locations within the
United States, as well as to Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.
Tracie also continues to serve the community via her private counseling practice, which specializes in women’s and teen girls’
issues. She is often called upon to speak on topics such as conflict resolution, dealing with low self-esteem and bullying. She
is the recipient of numerous awards including the Delta Sigma Theta “Power of 22 Award,” the African American Professional
Organization of Women “Women of Distinction Award,” the Girls Scouts “Women of Distinction in Social Services Award,” the
NAACP “Hometown Champion Award” and the University of Missouri “Outstanding Achievement and Meritorious Service to
Education Award.” Tracie is the author of SistaKeeper Poetry for the Soul, I’m a Keeper and OWN your NOW.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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Connected Campus: Strategies to Assess and Encourage Student-to-Student
and Student-to-Teacher Relationships
International 8-10
Eric Clark – School Culture Specialist
Newton, KS
K-12
Discover how to transform school-wide and classroom behaviors using relationship-building strategies. School Culture Specialist
& Current Administrator Eric Clark will guide you through proven relationship-building practices that promote accountability,
create intrinsic motivation, and give even the most apathetic students and teachers the skills to relate well with others.
SCHOOL
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Chicken Wings and Love: Working with Children from Trauma in Schools
Matt Snyder – Regional Superintendent of Schools
International 6
Monticello, IL
K-12
As an educator and adoptive parent, this session will explain what to look for in children of trauma and strategies to counter it
in the classroom.
Tuesday | June 21
10:00 am – 11:00 am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Highly Motivating Approaches for Teaching Students
Social & Emotional Intelligence
Susan Bowman, Ed.S., LPC & Robert (Bob) Bowman, Ph.D.
– Founders of YouthLight, Inc.
Chapin, SC
International 5
K-12
Try these amazing activities to introduce, enhance and personalize lessons on social/emotional
skills for young people. This session will provide demonstrations of highly creative, inspirational
tools that will help you provide unforgettable lessons on self-regulation, empathy, personal
strengths, drama, anger issues, encouragement, mindfulness, responsible behavior, and academic success. Included will be
tips for using a variety of Thumballs, Smartboard lessons, expressive art, mind bogglers and personal metaphors. Handouts
will be provided so you can take back several of the ideas & activities to use with individual & small groups of students and in
classroom lessons.
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Career Day, College Day, and More!
Lisa King Ed.S., LPC – Author and School Counselor
Marietta, GA
International 4
K-8
College/Career Readiness are important parts of your comprehensive school counseling program, but ones that are sometimes
hard to implement in an age-appropriate way. Discover activities to inspire kids learn about the possibilities that can lead to their
dreams. Lesson plans, timelines, video clips, data collection ideas and resources will be shared.
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Applications from Adolescent Brain Biology to Improve Behavior
and School Culture
Greg Richards, Ph.D. – Founder & Director,
Middle Grades Ethics Project
International 3
Valencia, CA
K-12
Imaging research on the adolescent brain affirms the intuition of many secondary school professionals: students need long-term
support and scaffolding from significant adults to develop moral judgment and risk avoidance. Dr. Greg Richards summarizes
research, neurobiolgical “opportunities,” and strategies for school personnel to foster sound decision-making and prevent
destructive behaviors.
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Restorative Justice from Concept to Implementation
David Hernandez – Dean, Robert Okman – Behavioral Specialist,
Hanno Becker – Principal
International 2
Indianapolis, IN
9-12
Emmerich Manual High School is an urban high school located in Indianapolis. We went from 850 suspensions in school year
2014-15 to 200 suspensions, first part of school year 2015-2016 by implementing a Restorative Justice approach to discipline.
Schools interested in RJ, but unsure where or how to begin, our first year trials and tribulations will be explained.
Innovative Counseling Strategies for Working with Middle Schoolers
Robb Underwood – School Counselor
International 1
Aiken, SC
6-8
Do you have a difficult time getting through to your middle schoolers? Want more effective strategies that your students will
actually enjoy? In this presentation you will learn about tried and true methods, activities, and programs that your students will
learn from and love.
Tuesday | June 21
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
KEYNOTE SESSION
Solution Focused Parent Conferences
Atrium Ballroom
The Solution Focused Brief Counseling, Consultation, and Conferencing meeting model uses a systematic
approach in which parents, teachers, and students focus on solutions rather than problems. In this model,
conference attendees are encouraged to discover exceptions and explore future behavior that is more
“on track.” Focus is on the attendees’ strengths and abilities rather than their weaknesses. Solutions are
derived by attendees themselves and therefore, not only are they more involved in their success, but the
solutions fit their unique circumstances. Finally, because parents, teachers, and students find their own
solutions that work, hope and confidence are enhanced. People who apply the solution focused methods find that, by focusing
on solutions rather than problems, their meetings are more positive and less stressed. SFBC users report that, instead of leaving
work drained of energy, they are energized and full of hope for their students. And, they don’t encounter as much “resistance”
as they would have expected.
About Russell A. Sabella
Dr. Russell Sabella is co-author of Counseling in the 21st Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice. He is also author of
the popular SchoolCounselor.com: A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web and GuardingKids.com: A Practical
Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High-Tech Trouble. Dr. Sabella is also well-known for his Technology Boot Camp for Counselors
workshops conducted throughout North America.
Dr. Sabella is currently a Professor of Counseling at Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates.
His concentration includes individual and group counseling; counseling and technology; comprehensive school counseling
programs; solution-focused brief counseling/consultation; cyberbullying, digital reputation and citizenship.
Dr. Sabella is past President of the American School Counselor Association and the Florida School Counselor Association. He
has trained and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents and organizational leaders.
Tuesday | June 21
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The Teacher That Changed My Life
Brian Mendler, M.Ed. – Author, Educator & Speaker
Teacher Learning Center
Rochester, NY
International 8-10
K-12
Plagued by severe undiagnosed ADHD and reading difficulties, I began disrupting class in fourth grade. I called teachers
names, flipped over desks, and loved to break rules. I was kicked out of school in the middle of sixth grade. Two weeks later
in a brand new school I had one teacher dramatically change my life. He did in about five minutes what nobody had done
between kindergarten and sixth grade. And the amazing thing is that it is something any of you can do with any of your students
immediately! Do you want to know what he did? Do not miss this session!
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Black Girl Blues: An Introduction to Intra Racial Bullying
Carolyn Strong – Dean of Students
Calumet City, IL
International 6
K-12
What does it mean to be black in America? As long as there have been blacks in the new world,
this has been an issue up for debate. But for African American girls, these questions of racial
identity and physical appearance can manifest themselves in a way that is detrimental to themselves and other girls. Light Skin
vs. Dark; Straight hair vs. Kinky hair; this media-fueled war wages on in the inner circle of black girls.
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Student Discipline and the Social Media Threat in a Time of Terrorism:
How Schools and Police Respond
Stephen Wilkins, MPA & Vic Ferrell, CPI Instructor
International 5
Shaker Heights, OH
K-12
This session describes how a small, suburban district impacted student discipline behavior to foster a positive and safe learning
environment.
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Application of Current Teen Brain Research to Prevent Bullying
Greg Richards, Ph.D. – Founder & Director, Middle Grades
Ethics Project
International 3
Valencia, CA
K-12
Research using modern medical imaging techniques allows us to look into young brains,
discovering new understandings of both the challenges and opportunities offered by teen brain development. This new
knowledge also recommends practical ways for educators to improve student decision-making and to prevent bullying and
risky behaviors. In this session, Dr. Greg Richards briefly introduces the adolescent brain and focuses on critical maturation
processes for peer relationships and moral judgment.
Meeting Great Expectations Without Killing the Mockingbird
Carren Marvin Ed.D. – Reading Teacher
International 2
Arlington, TN
6-12
Every public school teacher feels the pressure of curriculum shifts and high stakes accountability. Keeping the fun in learning
can be a challenge! This session offers creative solutions to keep the life and joy in your lessons while still preparing students
for standard assessments and future college and career studies.
Tuesday | June 21
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
KEYNOTE SESSION
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The Intentionality of Excellence
Baruti Kafele
Atrium Ballroom
An extension of Principal Kafele’s popular workshop and book, Closing the Attitude Gap, this workshop
challenges teachers to look deep within themselves for the passion and drive that are essential for
sustained teacher success; particularly with at-risk student populations. In this high-energy, interactive
workshop, Principal Kafele says that it is one thing to “strive for excellence” which can translate into
a never-ending pursuit that is never attained, but it’s something entirely different to be “excellent on
purpose” which is a collective classroom or school-wide attitude that “we are intentionally excellent.” It’s
a declaration by students and staff that “in this classroom or school, our excellence is deliberate.”
This workshop is an absolute must for any school, district or college-level teacher preparation program that is serious about
developing teachers who are “intentionally excellent” within their practice of teaching.
Baruti Kafele
A highly-regarded urban public school educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Kafele distinguished himself in
the classroom and as a school leader. As a middle and high school principal, he led the transformation of four different schools,
including “The Mighty” Newark Tech, which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to national recognition
by the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education, and U.S. News and World Report magazine
recognizing it three times as one of America’s best high schools. Currently, Principal Kafele is one of the most sought-after
education speakers for transforming the attitudes of at-risk student populations in America. His newest book is titled, Closing
the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Success.
Tuesday | June 21
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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DISCIPLINE
Unpacking the Dreaded Emotional Suitcase
Tierica Berry – Emotional Development Facilitator,
Hustle University
Decatur, GA
International 8-10
K-12, Agency
When young women do not have a healthy way of processing and redirecting emotions,
suppression tends to be a common solution. For these young women each experience that affects them physically, mentally,
or emotionally is packed away in what we call an emotional suitcase. Over time the suitcase fills up with a plethora of negative
experiences and becomes too heavy to carry, too messy to sort through and hopeless to unload. With no hope, relief, or help
in sight the young women turn to at-risk behaviors such as drugs, bullying, gang life, and sometimes suicide in order to avoid
facing that “emotional suitcase!” In this interactive workshop participants will have the opportunity to see through the eyes of the
students they serve through real-life testimonies and various case studies. Tierica provides practical steps to help reach students
and guide them through the process of redirecting and choosing expression over suppression.
wRAPping Character Around the heARTS of Right-Brain Students
Kip Jones
International 5
Maryville, TN
Grades: K-12
Emotions are a big part of what we deal with as school counselors. Music is the key to the
heart in birthing many emotions we talk about. Using music in the classroom helps rightbrain learners reach their full potential. Bibliotherapy is another vessel for learning. But what
happens when you combine both? Biblio-Rhymology is a great way to reach our right-brain students with music, books, rhythm
and rap. Also learn how to get your own ideas and creativity into a book to be published.
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I’m a Keeper!
Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed., NCC, LPC – Founder of SistaKeeper
Empowerment Center
International 6
Florissant, MO
Grades: K-12
Join this interactive session for educators, volunteers and community leaders and discover a toolkit to empower, engage and
inspire middle school girls in gender-specific mentoring circles. We will utilize social-emotional learning techniques such as
bibliotherapy, poetry, journaling and creative expression. Tools that can help girls to develop a strong sense of self, a sense of
belonging and a sense of community. Come be a part of an innovative approach that encompasses prevention, intervention
and awareness. See you in the circle!
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Student and D.O.T. Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs that Work!
Joel Howard -– President, Employee Screening Management & Student Drug
Testing Services
International 4
Naples, FL
9-12
Discover how to best implement a successful screening program for students and your D.O.T. drivers at affordable prices. Learn
the signs of drug and alcohol use and how to get the school nurse, coaches, and administration on board for utilizing a program
developed by a company and professional who has been in the business for 27 years.
Enhancing Your “Datability”
Cape Coral, FL
International 3
K-12
Advance your understanding of how to use high-tech tools in a useful and practical manner, especially in the area of accountability
and advocacy. Particular attention is given to using Microsoft Excel to make data an important part of your comprehensive
school counseling program. From data-driven decision making, to monitoring progress, to reporting the positive impact you’re
having on kids, this workshop will de-mystify how it’s done. Also, participants will learn how to create a “narrated, multi-media,
self-advancing results report,” a digital story that inspires others about how you add value to the overall educational mission.
Tuesday | June 21
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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Closing the ATTITUDE Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive
for Success
Principal Baruti Kafele – Urban Principal/
School Turnaround Specialist
Atrium Ballroom
Jersey City, NJ
K-12
Throughout this “no excuses” workshop, Principal Kafele will provide educators with strategies within a framework for closing the
attitude gap with a goal of the ultimate elimination of underachievement in their classrooms and schools. He will simultaneously
challenge educators to look honestly within themselves toward ensuring academic success through their classroom learning
environments, their attitudes toward their students, their relationships with their students, their compassion for their students
and their overall relevance in instruction.
Reconnecting the Disconnected: Helping At-Risk Students Rediscover
Play, Passion & Purpose
Susan Bowman, Ed.S., LPC – Co-Founder of YouthLight, Inc. International 8-10
Chapin, SC
K-12
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In this session participants will explore different (sometimes unnoticed) ways students feel
disconnected in their schools. How can we help students become engaged and connected
enough in school that they will have the determination to graduate and find their career
passion and life purpose? Learn innovative ways to tap into your own creativity to think of
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fresh ways to inspire and motivate disconnected students in your school. Examples will be
provided about how people have turned their lives around to become world changers. Learn
unforgettable life-changing activities and lessons you can use with your students. Participants will take back to their schools
strategies for helping discouraged, resistant, entrenched youth to change their personal attitudes about their potential.
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Surviving the Social Jungle
Kimber Bishop-Yanke MIM – President, Kids Empowered
Birmingham, MI
International 6
K-8
Help girls navigate their social world and strategically manage unfriendly or bullying situations.
Teach girls to strengthen social connections, building confidence and resiliency. Girls learn what types of words, voice, and
body language to use in different social situations while standing up for themselves. Learn to use craft activities and role-plays
to teach lessons.
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It’s Not Drama, It’s My Life!
Karin Kasdin, M.Ed. – Director, Girls Unlimited
Newtown, PA
International 5
6-8
Attendees will become a seventh grade class as Karin Kasdin, founding director of Girls Unlimited, takes them through activities
from this highly successful, evidence-based curriculum. Girls Unlimited is a school-based program that builds empathy and selfesteem, teaches girls how to manage emotions, and helps them combat relational aggression. And it’s fun!
Tuesday | June 21
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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DISCIPLINE
Student and D.O.T. Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs that Work!
Joel Howard -– President, Employee Screening Management & Student Drug
Testing Services
International 4
Naples, FL
9-12
Discover how to best implement a successful screening program for students and your D.O.T. drivers at affordable prices. Learn
the signs of drug and alcohol use and how to get the school nurse, coaches, and administration on board for utilizing a program
developed by a company and professional who has been in the business for 27 years.
Mindset Matters: Infusing Growth Mindset Curriculum
Lisa King Ed.S., LPC – Author and School Counselor
Marietta, GA
International 3
K-8
Want to infuse the Growth Mindset theory into your counseling program to help students increase self-esteem and achievement?
Counselors can use this research-based theory in class lessons or small group by teaching: Mindfulness, Identify Brain Basics,
Not Yet is OK, Determination/Grit, Self-Talk, Everyone is Unique, and Teaching Others. Lessons will be shared
Helping Struggling Secondary Students Become Confident Readers:
It’s Elementary!
Mr. Stacy James – Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership
International 2
Buford, GA
6-12
Each year, the number of struggling readers in middle and high schools are increasing. Unfortunately, many secondary educators
are not equipped with the strategies to assist these students. This session will provide teachers with simple strategies to help
all learners become more confident readers.
Paradox of Being Gifted: Considerations for Counseling Gifted Individuals
Erlange Elisme, MSW -– School Social Worker
International 1
Buford, GA
K-12, Agency, Other
Gifted children are often at risk for school failure and emotional distress. This vulnerability stems from the social emotional
needs of a gifted individual who tends to be intense, asynchronous or out of sync. The presenter will explore the psychosocial
development of the gifted and counseling issues/ interventions will be discussed.
Tuesday | June 21
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard-to-Reach
William Noel, Sr., Ed.D. – Director, Student Support & Disciplinary
Review Office
International 8-10
Henrico, VA
K-12
Discover ways to connect with hard-to-reach students in this session. The presentation topics
include, but are not limited to: Connect Through Relationships; Discipline, Not Punishment; Emotions & Feelings; Set Your
Climate; and What Kind of Leader Are You?
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Transparency in Discipline Data
Laterica Quinn & Tim Harwood
Washington, DC
International 6
K-12, Agency
Are students of color suspended more often than white students? Are special education
students expelled at higher rates? Learn how one city made data easily understandable,
comparable and actionable for parents and school leaders, which helped schools to improve
their discipline policies by addressing some of the most critical questions surrounding equity in public education.
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Less Paper, More Communication with the Triumph Tracking Application
Hunter Chadwick, Ed.D. – High School Principal
Jeff Pickren – Dean of Students
Steve Littlefield -– Developer Programmer
International 5
Alpharetta, GA
K-12
With a focus on tracking attendance and consequences for behavior while supplying communication to school staff, families
and students in a timely manner, the Triumph Tracking Application was developed. The addition of components for safety/
emergency procedures have revolutionized the way we communicate with emergency services, faculty, and parents in a crisis
situation to make sure that students are safe and accounted for, while at the same time communicating in real time with first
responders. The strategy we developed reduces the process for school administration and staff in a seamless system available
on any mobile device.
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Stand Together: Students Taking Action Against Bullying
Kathleen Byrd – Teacher
Harrisburg, AR
International 4
K-12
Students at Nettleton Junior High in Jonesboro, Arkansas have taken a pro-active approach to Bullying. Beginning with reading
fictional stories and real life scenarios, students then design lessons that teach others about the damaging effects of bullying.
Students write poems, letters and create book trailers to present to the entire student body. Along with these activities, students
talk to their peers about the crushing effects of bullying and how being a bystander is not acceptable. Come to this interactive
session and learn how to develop a student-lead program in your school and how to involve the parents and community in
the Stand Together program. Watch video of current student lead presentations and hear testimonies from participants and
viewers.
Understanding Augmented Reality and Its Transformation of
Society and Education
Stephen Marvin, Ed.D. – Associate Professor
Arlington, TN
International 3
K-12
Augmented Reality (AR), the blending of real and virtual worlds, has begun to transform society, including the education
environment. This session will introduce AR, provide examples of this emerging technology, and share implications for the
classroom. Attendees will contemplate the implications of AR for their particular content and educational setting.
Wednesday | June 22
8:00 am – 9:00 am
PLENARY SESSION
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SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Reducing Barriers to Learning within a Multi-Tiered System of Support
Randy Sprick, Ph.D.
Atrium Ballroom
High quality instructional practices are the best way to engage students and reduce behavior and
motivation problems. However, problems like chronic absenteeism, tardiness, off-task behavior, refusal
to follow directions, and student apathy are barriers to learning that even the most experienced teachers
are faced with. In this session, Dr. Sprick explores how to intertwine effective instructional practices with
effective behavior management techniques to reduce these barriers and increase student achievement.
About Randy Sprick
Randy Sprick is the director of Teaching Strategies Inc. and the lead consultant for Safe & Civil Schools. Each year, he presents
practical and entertaining workshops to more than 30,000 teachers and administrators throughout the United States and
Canada.
Much of Dr. Sprick’s work involves helping teachers, principals and other staff set up schools and classrooms that encourage
student responsibility and motivation, while humanely and effectively helping misbehaving students learn to behave in more
responsible ways.
As the primary author for the Safe & Civil Schools series, Dr. Sprick has produced numerous articles, books and multimedia
programs that assist school personnel in dealing with the issues of discipline and classroom management. His most recent
publications include Teacher’s Encyclopedia, 2nd edition and Coaching Classroom Management, 2nd edition.
Dr. Sprick is a past president of the Association for Direct Instruction (ADI) and was inducted into the Association’s Hall of
Fame. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has honored him with the J.E. Wallace Wallin Lifetime Achievement Award in
recognition of his work developing, advocating and proliferating Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports in schools.
Wednesday | June 22
9:15 am – 10:15 am
KEYNOTE SESSION
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The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander
Barbara Coloroso
Atrium Ballroom
Breaking the cycle of violence in our homes, schools and communities involves more than merely
identifying and stopping the bully. It requires that we examine the why and the how a child becomes a
bully or the target of a bully (and sometimes both) as well as the role the bystanders play in perpetuating
the cycle.
A deadly combination occurs with a bully who gets what he wants from his target; a bullied child who is
afraid to tell; bystanders who either watch, participate in the bullying, or look away, and adults who see bullying as teasing rather
than tormenting. Too often the behavior is treated with a “boys will be boys” attitude when, in fact, the behavior is predatory
aggression. However, these relationships must be radically transformed. As recent events have proven, it is not only the bully
who can terrorize our communities. Therefore, although difficult, it’s necessary that we create a safe harbor for all of our
children. We need to give children the tools to be able to stand up for their own rights while respecting the rights and legitimate
needs of others; to handle conflicts nonviolently; to act with integrity when confronted with difficult situations and to develop a
personal code (inner moral code) that gives them the wherewithal to do what is right in spite of external consequences.
About Barbara Coloroso
Barbara Coloroso is an international bestselling author and for the past 45 years an internationally recognized speaker and
consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution
and restorative justice.
She has appeared on Oprah, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and NPR and has been featured in the New York Times, Time, U.S. News &
World Report, Newsweek, and other national and international publications.
Her uniquely effective parenting and teaching strategies were developed through her years of training in sociology, special
education, and philosophy, as well as field-tested through her experiences as a classroom teacher, laboratory school instructor,
university instructor, seminar leader, volunteer in Rwanda, and mother of three grown children.
She is the author of four international bestsellers: kids are worth it! Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline; Parenting
Through Crisis — Helping Kids in Times of Loss, Grief and Change; The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander —
Breaking The Cycle of Violence and Creating More Deeply Caring Communities; and Just Because It’s Not Wrong Doesn’t Make
It Right — From Toddlers to Teens, Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically. Barbara’s latest book is Extraordinary Evil: A Brief
History of Genocide…and Why it Matters. She also has two critically acclaimed video programs Winning at Parenting...without
beating your kids and Winning at Teaching...without beating your kids.
Wednesday | June 22
9:15 am – 10:15 am
KEYNOTE SESSION
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
A Framework for Improving School-wide Climate, Safety, and Discipline
Randy Sprick, Ph.D.
International 8-10
In this session, Dr. Sprick presents an overview of five powerful variables that constitute a framework
for improving behavior and motivation within a school. These include: Structure for Success, Teach
Expectations, Observe/Supervise, Interact Positively, and Correct Misbehavior Fluently. When these
five variables are combined effectively, a continuous improvement cycle can be developed in a school
so that every year the school is safer and more positive, while better connections between staff and
students are developed. Participants will leave with practical strategies that can be immediately applied
in every school.
9:15 am – 10:15 am
BREAKOUT SESSION
Changing Difficult Students
Marvin Marshall, Ph.D. – Author, Educator & International Professional
Speaker
International 6
Los Alamitos, CA
K-12
Learn how to counsel students who are major discipline challenges. See how non-coercion
and collaboration can prompt change in students’ attitudes and behaviors so they WANT to
become responsible. See how internal motivation is used to control impulses. Free materials
are available from the charity, DisciplineWithoutStress.org.
Wednesday | June 22
10:30 am – 11:30 am
KEYNOTE SESSION
Teaching with Wit and Wisdom
Barbara Coloroso
Atrium Ballroom
Solid practical advice for educators on how to create a school climate in which students can become
self-disciplined, compassionate, responsible, resourceful, resilient human beings who can act in their
own best interest, stand up for themselves, and exercise their own rights while respecting the rights and
legitimate needs of others. Barbara will discuss the keys to good teaching; treating kids with respect;
giving them a sense of positive power in their own lives; giving them opportunities to make decisions,
take responsibility for their own actions, and learn from their successes and mistakes.
Topics
• Positive school climate
• Simple rules to help stop trouble before it starts
• Power struggles—what, how, why and when not to engage
• Six critical life messages
• Discipline and punishment—why one works and the other only appears to work
• RSVP—reasonable, simple, valuable, practical consequences
• Mistakes, mischief and mayhem
• Reconciliatory justice—a productive alternative to suspension
• Three kinds of schools—brick wall, jellyfish and backbone
• Keeping your cool without putting your feelings on ice
• Buffering children from sexual promiscuity, drug abuse and suicide
Wednesday | June 22
10:30 am – 11:30 am
KEYNOTE SESSION
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REBOUNDARIES and RESILIENCE ...Enhancing Skills that Foster Boundary
Recognition, Determination and GRIT!
Julia Cook
International 5
As educators and parents, our ultimate goal is to make a positive difference to children and help them
reach their highest potential and become the best that they can be in all they do. This goal is getting
harder and harder to reach.
• How do we accomplish the great task of teaching our kids the BIG LIST of everything they need to
know and succeed in life when they believe that all of their needs are being met through screen time?
• How do we teach our kids online safety? How do we allow technology to add to our children’s lives as opposed to taking from
them?
• How do we create an environment where kids genuinely “want it” more than we want it for them?
This research-based keynote takes a look at the things that world class parents and educators are doing to accomplish the
“ultimate goal.” By creating a craving for knowledge, setting boundaries, teaching GRIT, encouraging patience, and developing
E.Q., our children can thrive with strength and confidence in their ever changing world!
About Julia Cook
Julia Cook is well-recognized as a national award-winning children’s author who has presented in over 800 schools across the
country, regularly delivers keynote addresses at national education and counseling conferences, and has written more than
40 children’s books. Julia began her career as an elementary guidance counselor, where she often used children’s books to
enhance her classroom lessons. The goal behind all of Julia’s efforts is to actively involve young people in her creative stories
and teach them to become lifelong problem-solvers. Inspirations for her books come from working with children and listening
carefully to parents and teachers. Julia’s books have been referenced in such publications as Parent’s Magazine, The New
Yorker, The Huffington Post and The Chicago Tribune. She has also been featured on CNN’s HLN News.
Wednesday | June 22
10:30 am – 11:30 am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Teacher’s Encyclopedia of Behavior Management: 100 Problems/500 Plans
Randy Sprick, Ph.D.
International 8-10
K-12
This session will focus on identifying factors that contribute to or perpetuate any chronic
misbehavior. These factors will be categorized to include: setting events, lack of information
or skill, student’s need for attention, student’s need for power or control, and more. For each
of these major categories specific intervention strategies will be presented. Applying this information to any of 100 common
misbehaviors is the final goal of this session. In addition, this session will provide an orientation to Dr. Sprick’s newest resource,
The Teacher’s Encyclopedia of Behavior Management 100 Problem/500 Plans.
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Discipline Without Stress: How to Handle Every Discipline Problem
Marvin Marshall Ed.D. – Author, Educator & International
Professional Speaker
International 6
Los Alamitos, CA
K-12, Other
In this session by the international discipline expert, discover how to receive free materials to support the only discipline program
that is totally non-coercive, but never permissive. The system shows how to tap into internal motivation so students want to
behave responsibly. You will leave knowing how to use authority without coercion.
Wednesday | June 22
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Orange is NOT the New Black – Controlling Classroom Chaos
Audrey LeGrand – Nationally Certified Trainer
International 8-10
Decatur, GA
K-12
The breakout session will provide teachers, administrators, and educators with proven,
application-based techniques and strategies for minimizing and eliminating low/high level
classroom disruptive behavior from students of all ages.
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Resiliency Training: New Hope for Combatting Bullying Behavior
Bernard Oliver Ed.D. – Dean and Professor
International 6
Al Ain, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
K-12
Explore the utility of resiliency training for combatting bullying behavior with an emphasis on those protective factors that
enhance development in this session.
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Books That Make a Positive Difference – Bibliotherapy in Action
Julia Cook, M.A. – Author
International 5
Fremont, NE
K-12
Julia Cook leads an entertaining discussion on the use of storybooks to offer children and
adults a fun way to learn important people skills. Teach your students to become life-long
problem solvers! Julia will demonstrate humorous and effective ways to use books on such
subjects as anger control, grief, following instructions, tattling, gaming addiction, bullying, personal space, interrupting, lying,
stealing, executive function skills, and personal safety. The writing and publishing process will also be explained – learn to
become a published author!
STEP-UP to Better Grades
Robin S. Zorn M.Ed., Ed.S. – School Counselor
Duluth, GA
International 4
K-6
Based on the book, STEP-UP to Better Grades is a unique program where each letter of the
word STEP-UP stands for a habit or skill that will help students to be successful in school. Study
skills lessons are not new to educators; however, what I have found by using this acronym is
that students are able to remember the habits and skills from year to year and actually apply
them. STEP-UP to Better Grades takes all the important study skills and puts them in a framework that is fun and easy for the
counselor to teach from year to year. Prepare to have fun and leave with several new ideas and maybe some prizes! (Books will
be available during the conference.)
Wednesday | June 22
2:00 pm – 2:55 pm
CLOSING SESSION
Struggling Students: Unlocking Their Strengths
Mike Paget, M.Ed.
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SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
International 8-10
Self-defeating mentalities and behaviors are not uncommon among students who struggle with the
normal challenges of development. And for one in every five students, the addition of emotional,
behavioral and mental health issues can exacerbate the problem. Bright students with high potential
often face the backlog of failure, disappointment and criticism. Finding and nurturing the hidden
talents and strengths of these students is essential for unlocking their potential – creating success and
confidence!
About Mike Paget
Mike currently works as a consultant to schools throughout North America to help them better teach challenging students.
He is an innovator of effective approaches to working with students who are “wired differently” and has conducted keynote
presentations and seminars across the U.S. and Canada on creative techniques for crisis intervention and managing classroom
behavior.
As a state education department consultant for students with severe emotional and behavioral problems, Mike spent 20 years
working extensively with ODD, CD and other special needs students. He is an innovator of effective approaches for working with
extremely challenging students and has conducted seminars across the U.S. and Canada on creative techniques for managing
classroom behavior, student aggression and crisis intervention. Aggressive and Violent Students and Defying the Defiance: 131
Insights, Strategies, Lessons and Activities for Helping Students with ODD are co-authored by Mike. His newest book is High on
the Spectrum: Asperger’s, High-Functioning Autism & Related Personalities.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Teacher Learning Center – Table #11 (www.tlc-sems.com)
A Discipline with Dignity company providing classroom-proven professional development materials and training in the areas of
classroom management, discipline and motivation.
AccuTrain – Table #1 (www.AccuTrain.com)
In addition to offering outstanding professional development events, AccuTrain provides educators with award-winning training
resources in DVD, print and e-learning formats. Topics include bullying, gangs, child abuse, drug/alcohol abuse, violence,
students with asthma/diabetes/epilepsy, sexual harassment, first aid and bloodborne pathogens. Call 800-775-9674 for more
information.
EXHIBITORS
Central Michigan University – Table #24 (https://www.cmich.edu/global)
We offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. All of our programs,
no matter the location or format, are held to the same high academic standards. We are accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Developmental Resources – Table #2 / Information Desk (www.dev-resources.com)
The Developmental Resources division of AccuTrain provides Professional Development Training/Continuing Education in the
form of 90-minute Webinars, one-day Seminars, two-day Symposia, multi-day National Conferences and site-based training
through our speaker’s bureau throughout North America. Visit our website or call 800-251-6805 for more information.
Discovery Toys – Table #31 (www.junithstoys.com)
Discovery Toys is an educational toy company carrying a line of top-quality, unique, unconditionally guaranteed toys, books, and
games for children of all ages. While the toys are for all children, they are used extensively by therapists (occupational, physical,
and speech language pathologists) and special educators.
Enovative Technologies – Table #19 (www.epulsemassage.com)
Ingenuity for a Better Life
Enovative Technologies designs products that help improve people’s lives. Our brands focus on enhancing comfort, well-being
and convenience for our consumers. We are the leading manufacturer of TENs units in the US and UK. We stand behind our
brands and strive to provide best-in-class service to channel partners and end users.
Kids Empowered – Table #12 (www.kidsempowered.com)
Empowerment in a Box contains everything professionals need to empower kids to bully-proof themselves, be friendly classmates
and true friends, and build self-esteem. Kids Empowered has been a leader in youth workshops for over 17 years. Kits contain
our proven curriculum, lesson plans, fun activities, wall stickers, crafts and more.
EXHIBITORS
Hustle University – Table #16 (www.MakeAWayNow.com)
Hustle University’s MAKE A WAY program is a high relevancy Social Emotional, College and Career Readiness Educational
program that empowers at-risk youth and traditionally underserved populations. Our program includes: consulting services,
staff trainings, youth presentations, parent/community workshops and highly RELEVANT curriculum materials that provide
educational strategies to build stronger RELATIONSHIPS and bring RESULTS!
PBIS Rewards – Table #’s 28, 29 (www.PBISrewards.com)
PBIS Rewards is an affordable technology-based solution that assists schools in the area of school-wide Primary Prevention by
making it easy to reward students for meeting behavior expectations.
Reward – Rewarding students with a touch of their smartphone or desktop application
Track – Automatic point tracking on your secure web portal
Redeem – Points redeemed for items, incentives and events
Responsibility-Centered Discipline – Table #3 (www.givemfive.com)
Responsibility-Centered Discipline was created by Larry Thompson to help educators create a culture of student self-responsibility
within their schools. By empowering educators to become masters of challenging moments, RCD schools see a significant
improvement in behavior management, school climate, student and teacher satisfaction and, ultimately, academic success.
Saber Security Solutions – Table #22 (www.sabersecuritytraining.com)
We are a veteran-owned business with the unique expertise needed to meet our clients’ needs. Clients range from military and
law enforcement to schools and home owners. Services include mobile surveillance training and our PROACTIVE BLUEPRINT,
a video and photographic blueprint of any building, containing vital information needed for high-risk entry.
Self-Regulation Training – Table #6 (www.accutrain.com/srts)
As the term “Self-Regulation” suggests, this training focuses on teaching students how to regulate their own emotions and
behaviors. The Self-Regulation Training System is a simple, organized method for teaching children and teens these skills.
SistaKeepers – Table #15 (www.niagroupstl.com)
Sista-Keepers create a society of young women who know who they are, what they believe in, and what they stand for. They can
make educated choices, be assertive, display teamwork, be true to self, fight for issues that plague our communities, break
generational cycles and dedicate themselves to make a difference.
The Learning Curve – Table #23 (www.learningcurve.com.au)
The Learning Curve provides schools and youth-serving agencies with a range of tools to promote student well-being as well as
positive education resources for teachers and counselors. The resources are underpinned by students identifying and using
their character strengths. Teachers are supported with exercises and activities for the students. Visit our website for further
details.
EXHIBITORS
Trinity Tracking – Table #30 (www.trinitytracking.com)
Trinity Tracking Solutions provides customized software applications that meet unique needs and exceed expectations. The
student management platform, Triumph is pivotal in the management and accounting of students by using passive and
interactive technology. With an interface accessible via computer or smartphone; Triumph can manage attendance, behavior,
and crisis management.
Jeff Veley – Table #13 (www.jeffveley.com)
Nationally recognized social skills educator, Jeff Veley equips students with the social and emotional skills that empower them
to face adversity, grow in resilience, and solve their own social problems. Visit Jeff’s booth for free training materials and register
to win a free assembly presentation.
Wired Differently Training Program – Table #4 (www.accutrain.com/wired-differently)
For many schools, the path to academic excellence lies in empowering students with mental or emotional issues to experience
educational success. One in five students is diagnosable - yet only a fraction of those receive the support they need. Author and
educational consultant Mike Paget enables educators to understand common student disorders and provides key strategies
for helping students who are “wired differently.”
YouthLight – Bookstore (www.youthlight.com)
YouthLight is an educational publishing company dedicated to providing counselors, educators and other professionals with
useful materials to help maximize their effectiveness with youth. YouthLight provides exciting books, interactive lessons, games
and other products relating to topics such as Relational Aggression, Self-Regulation, Social Skills, Biblio-Guidance and other
developmental counseling tools. Visit the bookstore.
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Responsibility-Centered Discipline – With today’s increased focus on academic
success and measurable outcomes, how educators handle defiant, manipulative, apathetic
or attention-seeking students can often be the difference between success or failure in a
classroom – or an entire school. This power-packed one- or two-day workshop will provide
your teachers, counselors and administrators insights and strategies for reaching and
helping these students with a five-step responsibility-centered approach that has been
proven effective!
Wired Differently: Five Keys to Working with Students with “Acting In” and
“Acting Out” Disorders – Studies show that approximately 20 percent of all students
are diagnosable for a mental, emotional or behavioral health issue. This workshop will help
your teachers, counselors and other school professionals understand how to support and
teach this high-potential portion of the student population while avoiding an unmanageable
classroom environment.
Mean Girls: What Educators Can do to Address and Prevent Female Bullying,
Cyberbullying and Relational Aggression – This one-day staff professional
development workshop offers fresh perspective and practical strategies for helping
relationally-aggressive girls and their targets. Give your teachers, counselors and
administrators the tools they need to empower positive change with aggressors, their
victims and bystanders; develop tailor-made action plans to address bullying and instill
social/emotional connections while minimizing destructive competitions.
Self-Regulation: Teaching Impulse Control to Students with Social-Emotional
and Behavioral Issues – Helping young people improve their Self-Regulation skills can
help them to better handle anger issues, anxieties, impulsiveness, academic challenges,
self-esteem struggles and classroom behavior issues. In this one-day training workshop,
your staff will be provided with recommendations and strategies to use with all students
and in particular with students who have behavioral and/or emotional self-control issues.
Self-regulation skills are critical to academic success, emotional control and healthy social
interactions. Be sure your teachers, counselors and administrators can teach Self-Regulation!
Critical Mental Health Challenges in Schools – Overlooking emotional problems in
the school can lead to grave consequences for students, parents and educators. Bring this
enlightening one-day training to your facility and help your staff identify, reach and teach or
refer students with serious mental health concerns. Participants in this workshop develop
an understanding of critical mental health issues that benefits them and the students in their
classes.
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