ICEARY 2025: Full Schedule

10:45am CST

Pause & Presence: A Multi-Sensory Mindfulness Experience

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST

This multi-sensory mindfulness workshop is perfect for beginners curious about mindfulness to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice. Educators will learn how to cultivate presence, balance, and resilience, with benefits that last from the start of their career to retirement. Through sensory exploration, this workshop provides tools to manage stress, enhance focus, and promote lasting well-being.

Speakers

Jennifer Kaiser

Director, Area 2 Hub, Area 2 SEL Hub / ROE 4

Jennifer is a dedicated and seasoned education professional with an impressive career spanning over 25 years. Her journey in the field of education has taken her through various roles, from being a classroom teacher to serving as an interventionist, team lead, parent, and school board... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
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1:00pm CST

Region 6 Networking

Thursday March 6, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CST

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Thursday March 6, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CST
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1:45pm CST

Creating a Trauma Informed Classroom

Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST

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This session will help you design a safe classroom for all learners. Participants will discover what a trauma informed environment needs to be and reflect on ways to implement strategies in current practice.

Speakers

Christine Craddock

ROE 51 Staff SEL Coach IESE Regional Specialist, ROE 51

Thursday March 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
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3:00pm CST

Ensuring Academic Success For Marginalized Students

Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST

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This session will offer guidance and best practices for schools to identify barriers and risks faced by economically and academically disadvantaged students. The presenter will assist participants in crafting goals to effectively engage these students in both short- and long-term goal setting.

Speakers

Andrew

MACCAP Consulting

Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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9:45am CST

Art as your pathway to branding

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

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RAS Art Teacher Mr. Matthew Thornton will utilize IPAD's/IPENCILS to engage participants in a branding exercise. Vocational Coordinator Mr. Brian O'Kraski will simultaneously work with participants on personal branding/school culture. (30 participants Max)

Speakers

Matt Thornton

RAS/ROE 17

Friday March 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
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11:00am CST

Teaching Language Learners in a Trauma Informed Setting

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

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As we have done more research related to Social Emotional Learning and Trauma informed classrooms, thinking about the right instructional strategies to support an environment where students can learn language and thrive in a low anxiety community is critical. As language teachers considering the whole child and nurturing a learning process is vital. This presentation will support teachers in creating a classroom conducive to a trauma informed space where they can apply language learning strategies using non-technology and technology AI powered resources.

Speakers

Sarah Said

Dream Academy High School

Friday March 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
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