Brains, Behavior, and Better Days!

Brains, Behavior, and Better Days! Light Up Our Brains, Behavior, and Better Days Bring a charged laptop or Chromebook to the training. What if modern brain science could change the way we understand behavior? Join us for an engaging, brain-based day designed for elementary teachers, counselors, social workers, principals, and student-support professionals. We’ll explore what modern brain science tells us about stress, regulation, connection, behavior, and learning—and translate that research into practical strategies for everyday school life. We’ll look at what happens in the brain when students feel safe, connected, frustrated, or overwhelmed, and how those brain states impact attention, impulse control, relationships, problem-solving, and readiness to learn. We’ll also explore our own adult brains and how our regulation can influence the students around us. Through hands-on activities, reflection, and real school scenarios, participants will explore how to: Recognize when students are regulated, stressed, or overwhelmed Support regulation through connection and co-regulation Respond to challenging behavior without increasing threat or shame Create environments that support safety, belonging, and learning Help students recover and reconnect after difficult moment This isn’t about quick fixes or behavior-management tricks. It’s about using modern brain science to better understand the brain behind the behavior and using that knowledge to teach, support, and lead differently. Come ready to learn, rethink, and leave with practical ways to create better days for students—and ourselves. ESSDACK Member Price - $100 Non-Member Price - $200