RSAC 2024

Join us for an enlightening breakout conference session centered on leveraging Asset-Based Education to elevate student achievement. In light of recent data from the CDC advocating for enhanced mental health literacy and the promotion of social-emotional learning (SEL), our session will explore innovative strategies that prioritize the well-being of both students and staff. We'll delve into how asset-based approaches empower students to navigate challenges and thrive academically. By delivering classroom-based mental health education, promoting mindfulness practices, and offering targeted SEL instruction, educators can create a nurturing environment conducive to academic success. We'll also highlight the importance of enhancing connectedness among students, staff, and families. Fostering supportive relationships focused on strengths, well-being, and hope cultivates a culture of achievement and resilience. Furthermore, we'll discuss supporting staff well-being through well-being and Hope check-ins, recognizing its direct impact on effectively supporting student achievement. Join us as we explore how asset-based learning empowers students to reach their full potential and succeed academically.

Ready to highlight successful strategies and celebrate best practices within your school setting? We’ll show you how to provide opportunities for colleagues to showcase their craft and learn from one another. See how we embrace five-star instruction and foster shared leadership through peer visits, share fairs, and more! It’s time to let your staff take the stage and shine!

What is Executive Functioning, and why is it important? Executive functioning involves skills needed in the classroom, workplace, and everyday life. Today’s students, and adults, are continuously surrounded by information and expectations. During the pandemic, students missed out on opportunities to learn and develop vital executive function skills needed to succeed. This session will provide an overview of the different executive function skills, age-appropriate skill development (elementary through high school school), and provide various strategies to support students in developing executive function skills.

School improvement planning does not need to be complicated to yield results in student achievement. Join us to learn about a simple, yet effective way to structure focused improvement planning efforts. While our plan focuses on writing across the content areas, the process can be applicable to any area of focus.

This is an advanced restorative practice experience. The participants will experience several opening activities that create a sense of community quickly. The participants will then examine the activity and its potential uses.