Conference Agenda & Registration

CONFERENCE AGENDA

From Rejected to Resilient!

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* 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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Grand Prairie ISD

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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 with connection, please contact the GPISD helpdesk at 972.237.5413

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*Topics and speakers are subject to change.

SBEC and CEU Credits available!

GPISD STAFF MUST REGISTER ON EDUGENCE

Day 1 Opening Keynote: 8:30-10am

Dr. Cathi Neal

A Mentor’s Mindset: Developing Relationships, Developing Resilience

The Power of Perception: Understanding Bias, Decision Making and Human Behavior.

How do we make decisions on how we treat our students, fellow teachers and ourselves?

We will discuss how biases affect our perceptions, interactions, and will delve into various aspects of judgement, including cognitive biases, social influences, and the psychological mechanisms behind decision-making. We will explore how biases affect our perceptions, interactions, and ultimately, our behavior, and offer ingights on how to recognize and mitigate biases in personal professional contexts.

The Power of Perception: Understanding Bias, Decision Making and Human Behavior.

How do we make decisions on how we treat our students, fellow teachers and ourselves?

We will discuss how biases affect our perceptions, interactions, and will delve into various aspects of judgement, including cognitive biases, social influences, and the psychological mechanisms behind decision-making. We will explore how biases affect our perceptions, interactions, and ultimately, our behavior, and offer ingights on how to recognize and mitigate biases in personal professional contexts.

Dr. Cathi Neal is the Founder and the CEO of Changing Course Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with groups and individuals by providing Professional Staff Development, Experiential Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Business and Life Coaching, and Individual and Family Counseling and owns Air Donkey Zipline.

Cathi has many attributes to contribute to the professional staff development and counseling industry. She has worked in the Experiential Learning Field since 1997. She is an ACCT Trained Challenge Course Manager, holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Psychology, a Master of Science in Management with a Change Leadership Emphasis, and a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling.

She is a published author of the book titled Genesis: An Addict’s Viewpoint.

Cathi has received training from the International Consultant Firm, Next Element, the creator of Compassionate Accountability© and is a Certified Provider for LOD® an internationally renowned conflict resolution curriculum. She is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, and holds Advanced Certifications in Crisis and Abuse Therapy, and Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy through the National Christian Counselors Association.

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Day 1 Main Keynote: 10:15-11:45 pm

Dr. Steve Van Bockern

https://reclaimingyouthatrisk.org/

Schools that Matter: Teaching the Mind, Reaching the Heart

Creating Schools That Matter This webinar will help participants understand how to build a positive classroom and school; a place where the needs and well-being of children and adults are met. Schools That Matter has its philosophical roots in the organization Reclaiming Youth at Risk and the Circle of Courage as explained in Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Futures of Promise written by Drs. Larry Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg and Steve Van Bockern, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD. The Circle of Courage model suggests that when the human needs of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity are met, children and adults do well. Extending the model and applied to K-12 education, “schools that matter” create powerful human experiences that encourage growth and healthy social, emotional and academic development in safe and adventurous environments. This perspective is shared in the book Schools That Matter: Teaching the Mind, Reaching the Heart, written by Steve Van Bockern. The ideas shared in the keynote will be followed with a breakout session led by Aaron Dang. Aaron and Steve will focus on practical ideas that build the kind of places that are good for all.

Steve Van Bockern Dr. Steve Van Bockern is a professor emeritus of education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He taught at Augie for over 35 years. Steve has been a teacher and a principal. He has directed programs and grants for talented and at-risk students. Steve has presented worldwide including Russia, Thailand, South Africa, Australia and extensively in Canada. Steve works in juvenile justice as an expert witness. He is a recipient of the Crazy Horse Award and an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Winnipeg, Canada. Steve and Sarah have four children and three grandchildren.

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