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.
Education is a third career for me. I was an apprentice trained sign painter and then a union carpenter. After losing a fight with a table saw I found myself back in school where I completed my BFA in art education. After starting my teaching/coaching tenue in Southern Illinois... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Redbird C+D
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.
This presentation will discuss proven effective practices in response to addressing extreme student behavioral incidents. Through the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy, teaching emotional identification and healthy replacement behaviors along with restorative practice strategies, the SOAR Academy has significantly reduced the number of missed instruction days for students. Partnering with our Regional Office of Education to deploy small teams of specific support professionals in an environment with lower adult to student ratios, students are equipped to navigate their learning environment with success. This presentation will also address the hybrid model of the SOAR Academy, which involves both deploying targeted behavior support teams into schools in support of students and teachers, as well as having a separate campus designed to provide intensive, targeted student behavioral interventions.
This training is designed to equip those who work with students struggling with truancy and school avoidance, educators, school administrators, and support staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively use Restorative Practices to address truancy. The goal is to foster a supportive school environment that encourages regular attendance by engaging students and their families in meaningful dialogue and problem-solving.
