CONFERENCES
WORKSHOPS
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Zoom: The Engaged Brain: Brain Compatible Approaches for Motivating All Learners
March 17, 2025 This lively workshop provides teachers with practical strategies based on current research on the brain that help boost student involvement, motivation, and learning. Participants will learn how to break up direct instruction and increase retention of key information and concepts, actively engage students regardless of special needs or language barriers, increase movement, laughter, and content-based talk in every lesson, and use current research in neuroscience to make strategic instructional decisions. |
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Mental Health Essentials for Educators
Friday, March 14, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT Virtual via Zoom Participants will learn: how to identify when students need referrals for mental health where to refer students how to manage mental health in the classroom how to talk about mental health how to take care of your own mental health All educators are welcome.! The focus of the program is on middle and high school students. |
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The Resilience Advantage for Montana Rural Educators
Virtual Session 1: April 11th, 2025 Two weeks self-paced Virtual Session 2: May 9th, 2025 The Resilience Advantage for Montana Rural Educators is a virtual one-month mini-course designed to address the unique challenges faced by teachers in rural Montana. This innovative program combines HeartMath's evidence based Resilience Advantage strategies with Inner Balance technology to provide educators with practical tools for managing stress, building resilience, and enhancing overall well-being. The course is structured to accommodate the busy schedules of rural teachers, featuring two live 45-minute Zoom sessions bookending two weeks of independent practice and exploration. |
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Tech Tools With Shelley!
April & May Workshops via Google Meet Shelley Emslie is a passionate educator of twenty eight years and a tech enthusiast dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning through innovative technology. With years of experience training teachers across Montana, she specializes in integrating AI and creative tools into educational environments. Shelley's workshops are celebrated for their practical approaches and inspirational ideas, empowering teachers to bring creativity and efficiency into their classrooms. |