12th Annual Summer Institute for Educators
of Behavior Disorder Students
CONFERENCE AGENDA
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From Rejected to Resilient!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS POSTED HERE
* The keynote certificate is for both keynotes you only need one.
* The conference is free and virtual only
* Conference dates 7/09 & 7/10: 8:am-3:30pm Central Time Zone: CT/US
* Location: Virtual Microsoft Teams links listed below:
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Keynote Webinar Registration
CLICK HERE
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Keynote Webinar Address:
CLICK HERE DAY OF CONFERENCE
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Break-Out Sessions:
REGISTER HERE!!!
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*CONFERENCE CERTIFICATES AND SURVEY:
CLICK HERE
*note: Consider leaving your personal email in case you change jobs.
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*Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
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Grand Prairie ISD
Growing Edge Training
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Rising Phoenix Training & Consulting
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Thank you for joining us for the 12 Annual Summer Institute for Educators of Behavior Disorder Students! We are glad you are here!
Here are a few details regarding the conference:
*Each session will be offered virtually.
*Please select one session per day and time offering.
*Certificates will be offered at the end of the conference after the feedback survey is completed.
*If you have difficulty connecting at the time of the conference, please click this link for help from Zoom
*If you still can't connect, please contact the GPISD helpdesk at 972.237.5413
*GPISD STAFF ONLY: You must register Edugence and on the Zoom link below.
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*Topics and speakers are subject to change.
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SBEC and CEU Credits available!
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GPISD STAFF MUST REGISTER ON EDUGENCE
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Day 1 Opening Keynote: 8:30-10am
Dr. Cathi Neal
A Mentor’s Mindset: Developing Relationships, Developing Resilience
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Day 1 Main Keynote: 10:15-11:45 pm
Dr. Steve Van Bockern
https://reclaimingyouthatrisk.org/
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Schools that Matter: Teaching the Mind, Reaching the Heart
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Steve Van Bockern, EdD, is Professor of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has been a teacher and principal and developed experiential alternative education programs for gifted students and those with emotional and behavioral problems. He helped establish the annual Black Hills Seminars and formerly directed Reclaiming Youth International. Extending his earlier research on Reclaiming Youth at Risk, his new book, Schools that Matter, applies Circle of Courage principles to create powerful learning environments where all students can thrive. He and Mark Freado have been active in strength-based assessment with youth in the justice system and those being excluded from school. Dr. Van Bockern has trained educators and youth workers in many nations.
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Break-Out Sessions!
*pending and subject to change
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Understanding Behavior Through a Neruo-Science Lense
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When Life Gives you Lemons, Pick a Bus and Drive It!
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Building Resilience into Troubled Youth using the Why Try Model
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12 Needs of Troubled Youth
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The Creativity and Trauma Connection
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Risk and Threat Assessments
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Leadership Legends: Unleashing the Leaders in Every Student
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Teaching Mindfulness through Art
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Strengthening Social Skills for Students with Autism
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*topics subject to change
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