Which Student Focused Teacher Led session is perfect for you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  I wish I knew how to…

  • A.
    Address and reduce anger, anxiety and avoidance in the classroom
  • B.
    Prevent bullying
  • C.
    Prevent violent acts in a school and community setting
  • D.
    Remove barriers that cause underachievement
• 2.
  Which of the following quotes do you need taped to your fridge?

  • A.
    “We think we are charged with teaching kids to read, do math or understand history, but if you buy into the science of learning or neuroscience, those cognitive needs are very far down on the list of importance. They must come after the more basic needs of love, belonging, relationships, esteem."
  • B.
    “The determining factor for how much you succeed will be your G.R.I.T. - Growth, Resiliency, Integrity and Tenacity."
  • C.
    "You can be something special. The road I went through was a tough road." 
  • D.
    "Just imagine communities, both large and small, working together to find ways to meet the basic needs of any child in less than 24 hours."
• 3.
  Fill in the blank: I'm interested in learning more about  _________

  • A.
    How to bridge achievement gaps related to race and family income
  • B.
    Social emotional learning
  • C.
    Wraparound support and community networking
  • D.
    Crisis management and emergency response teams

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You should attend Emotional Poverty in All Demographics with Dr. Ruby Payne

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  Dr. Payne will present an eye-opening keynote on schools trying to address emotional issues with discipline strategies and why it might not be working. Social and emotional learning programs are critical for addressing emotional challenges, but we must also rethink our discipline procedures and policies. Her keynote address will be based on her new book "Emotional Poverty in All Demographics," exploring the concepts and providing understanding, tools and strategies that are more effective that those currently in use in most classrooms.Every evening on the news, there are multiple stories about violence and anger erupting. Workplace and school violence are increasingly a reality. Using a brain-based approach, this session looks at the underlying causes of anger, anxiety and violence; how these emotions develop; and the tools that can be used to change the responses. Emotions are processed 200 to 5,000 times faster than thought. To change behavior, the motivation for the behavior must be changed. This session will provide understandings on how that can be used with family, relationships, institutions, and oneself.
• 2.
  You should attend My Story - From Despair to Hope with Kevin Hunt

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  Kevin L. Hunt Sr. fell victim to the stereotypical life of a young black, fatherless male in an urban environment. He dropped out of school in junior high, and was incarcerated as a teen. After his release, he continued to indulge in a life of gang crimes. Unmentored and with no clear path in front of him, he faced many challenges similar to today’s troubled youth. It wasn't until the death of his grandmother, did he realize he was on a path to nowhere. Kevin finally understood that education would be his ticket out of a life of crime into one that was productive and meaningful. In his keynote, Kevin will share how he turned his life around to keep a promise to his grandmother and the lessons he learned along the way that gave him the opportunity to rewrite his story.
• 3.
  You should attend Leveraging the Power of Science and Grace: Removing Barriers to Reveal Often-Hidden Potential with Dr. Tammy Pawloski

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  Are your students with limited resources underachieving or failing to scratch the surface of their potential? Do they sometimes seem less hopeful, engaged, or motivated? Learn why this may be happening and which teacher and school moves matter most. Explore highest-yield strategies and the neuroscientific foundation that justifies teaching with a mindset of grace AND high expectations. Take away budget-neutral resources to begin this work immediately.
• 4.
  You should attend Bullying and Suicide: Keys to Prevention and Resilency with Dr. Scott Poland

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  Bullying in schools is a national issue and a number of media reports have attributed youth suicide to victimization. This presentation will help school personnel and community agencies develop comprehensive suicide and bullying prevention programs. Participants will learn effective strategies to build resiliency for children in today’s world. Participants will learn to identify protective and resiliency factors for school age youth; develop a comprehensive best practices model for suicide prevention, plan for intervention and postvention in the school and community, explore best practices for bullying prevention and the complex relationship between bullying and suicide.
• 5.
  You should attend Stand in the Gap: How the Connection of a School Counselor and a Student Saved Sycamore Middle School

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  Forever changed by the Columbine Tragedy, Molly Hudgens, a school counselor in rural Tennessee, devoted her career to ensuring that no child fell through the cracks in her school community. Learning all she could about “recognizing red flags,” Molly traveled her home state teaching and training educators and fostering meaningful connections with her students at Sycamore Middle School. Nearly twenty years later, a student walked into her office with a gun and declared his plan of mass violence. Molly shares an incredible and deeply inspiring account that illustrates the life-saving power of connection and compassion, the story of Saving Sycamore.
• 6.
  You should attend Building the Best Me with Sidney Moncrief

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  "The G.R.I.T. Factor in Embracing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - "Taking Ownership of Creating a Better World" uses interesting stories, insightful activities and simple concepts to meet its objectives to raise awareness of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; inspire action in relationship building; and provide accountability measures to ensure sustainable growth. Coach Moncrief is a former University of Arkansas Razorback Basketball All-Star and NBA basketball legend. He and his wife, Takisha, created Moncrief One Team and Game Changer to provide training on leadership, entrepreneurship, career readiness, professional development, team enhancement and diversity and inclusion for youth and adults. He is the author of eight books. For more information about the initiatives, visit sidneymoncrief.com.
• 7.
  You should attend Engagement Matters Arkansas! A Vision for School, Community and Family Collaboration

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  In this session Chelsey Moore, Arkansas DESE Coordinator of Engagement and C.J. Huff, Founder of Bright Futures USA, will discuss the Arkansas Family and Community Engagement Framework and the resources and technical assistance available to Arkansas school systems to encourage more families, educators, and community members to become engaged in the education and development of children.
• 8.
  You should attend Myths and Misconceptions: Why Poverty Matters and Why Schools and Teachers Can Matter More with Dr. Tammy Pawloski

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  Life with limited resources can negatively impact achievement, but the good news is that schools and teachers can matter more! Using neuroscience as the foundation, explore the potential impact of poverty on development and learning, and consider ways to reframe the challenges faced by teachers in high-poverty schools as opportunities for uncovering the often hidden potential of under-resourced students. Leave this session with a model for professional study and evidence-based strategies that can lead to big shifts in mindsets, actions, and outcomes.
• 9.
  You should attend Community Engagement 2.0: An Introduction to the Bright Futures Framework with Dr. CJ Huff

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  In this session, Dr. C.J. Huff will present an overview of the Bright Futures Framework and strategies on how to meaningfully engage the community in the lives of students. Specifically, attendees will learn strategies on how they can tap into the time, talent and treasure of the faith community, business/industry partners, and human service agencies to support the education and wellbeing of children and youth in every community.