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Flexing the Frontal Lobe: A Practical Strategies Workshop to Support Executive Functioning

In this workshop, participants will explore the impact of poor executive functioning skills on student learning and behavior in the classroom.  Deficits in executive functioning result in difficulty
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The Evolving Spectrum: Refreshing Our Understanding of ASD

This interactive workshop is designed for educators seeking to update their knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program moves beyond outdated concepts, focusing instead on a modern,
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**New!** Brain-Powered Teaching: Unlock Student Potential

Discover how the science of the brain can transform teaching and learning. This interactive workshop introduces educators to the Applied Educational Neuroscience (AEN) framework and its four
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The Emotional Brain: A Trauma Informed approach to education

Memory, mood, and perceptions have an impact on learning. They influence our ability to process information and to accurately understand what we encounter.  But how much do educators really know
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Understanding and Supporting Students with School Refusal

The recent pandemic has impacted youth’s mental health.  Due to this impact, there are more students presenting with school refusal.  School refusal is a problem that is stressful for children,
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Walk In My Shoes: Understanding How Students with Learning Challenges Experience School

Most educators learn about different learning challenges as part of their education or through professional development.  If you ask a teacher to define ADD or Dyslexia, they can often describe it
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Calm Classrooms: Proactive Behavior Support & De-escalation Strategies

This module equips paraeducators with practical tools to foster a calm, supportive, and productive classroom environment. Participants will explore the underlying causes of challenging behaviors
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Supporting Students with Special Learning & Behavioral Needs: Strategies & Supports for the Paraeduc

Part 1: This workshop focuses on important skills educational support professionals (ESPs) need to be productive and effective members of the educational team. In this interactive workshop, ESPs'