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Difficult Conversations Made Easy

Health & Well-Being, Leadership & Collaboration, Teacher Evaluation, Support, & Growth

In this interactive session, participants will learn to recognize when it is time to have a difficult conversation and learn some simple strategies to take the fear out of initiating one. The workshop will cover how to manage any strong feelings that arise during a difficult conversation, as well as how and when to follow up in the days that follow. The workshop includes several opportunities for participants to practice initiating a difficult conversation with tact and openheartedness. This workshop is designed to help members address problems proactively, settle differences amicably, promote trust, and contribute to a healthy school climate.

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Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in School

Health & Well-Being, Social Emotional Learning

One of the most common words children choose to describe their emotional state is “lonely.” Feelings of isolation and loneliness were common before the pandemic, but school closures and virtual learning exacerbated these feelings for many. This workshop provides classroom activities and instructional strategies teachers around the state are using to combat student isolation, cultivate community in the classroom, and foster a sense of belonging during these difficult times.