Classroom Management Made Easy (PK-5)

This workshop is designed to empower teachers with essential tools to master the intricacies of classroom management. Let’s go beyond the conventional by not only addressing the management of challenging behaviors but also catering to those students who consistently exhibit positive behavior. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies that can seamlessly integrate into their teaching toolbox, for immediate implementation upon return to the classroom. Classroom Management Made Easy is tailored to ensure your classroom operates like a well-oiled machine, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. Join us to acquire the skills needed to cultivate a positive and conducive learning atmosphere for both you and your students.

Diffusing the Difficult Child: Ways to Help Student Behaviors When They are Happening

Feeling lost when a student is elevated or experiences a crisis? This workshop empowers educators with the tools they need to manage challenging behaviors and support students during difficult times. Join behavior expert Melissa Davis to discover effective intervention strategies, learn practical techniques to de-escalate stressful situations, and develop skills to proactively recognize potential behavioral issues before they escalate. Gain access to a valuable toolkit filled with resources and tips, and discover how to create your own supportive learning environment that fosters student well-being and positive behavior. This workshop is ideal for teachers of all grade levels, special education educators, paraprofessionals, and anyone who works with children in a classroom setting. Don't wait! Equip yourself with the skills to navigate challenging times and create a calmer, more positive learning environment for all your students.

Helping Students Who Have or May Have ADHD: Practical Tools for the Classroom (PK-8)

This fast-paced, engaging session provides educators and paraprofessionals with practical, easy-to-try strategies to support students who struggle with attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity. Led by experienced educator Melissa Davis—who has the perspective of a teacher, parent, and spouse of individuals with ADHD—this session focuses on proactive classroom techniques rooted in brain-based research. Learn 3–5 proactive strategies to support students with ADHD in improving attention, impulse control, and focus. Understand how to use visual tools and structured routines to help students navigate transitions and increase on-task behavior. Gain techniques to calmly respond to dysregulation and reduce escalation in classroom situations. Explore simple, brain-based strategies that foster self-regulation and build independence in students with executive functioning challenges. Attendees will receive access to a digital Padlet filled with downloadable tools, visuals, and ideas discussed during the talk.