ICEARY 2025

We hear a lot about the school-to-prison pipeline, and there are many great people and programs supporting at-risk students. This program will delve into another group of at-risk students: those quiet students who sit in the back of the class and do not draw attention to themselves. These students are fighting internal battles and are at a higher risk of suicide. Everest High School, a trauma-informed high school in Belvidere, Illinois, works with these students by providing a stable, safe, and supportive environment that helps restore self-confidence and sets students on a positive path for success after high school. Come hear about our students and the unique programming we use to support this ever-growing group of at-risk students.

In this training, we will explore the roots of challenging behavior, focusing on trauma and neurological factors. We dissect the impact of trauma on behavior, emphasizing its profound influence and varied manifestations. Additionally, we delve into the inner workings of the brain, spotlighting its impact on behavior regulation. This training equips attendees with a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between trauma, neurology, and behavior, empowering them to provide meaningful support and intervention for individuals facing behavioral challenges.

Self-care has become a new buzz word in education.  Unfortunately, the definition of self-care has been changed and is now being used to describe anything that makes us happy, such as snacks in the breakroom.  In this session, participants will learn about self-care and how to create a self-care plan that can help you unwind even when no one restocked the fridge.