Understanding the effects and behaviors associated with trauma is a necessary skill for educators who want to create caring learning environments. In this session, attendees will learn the about adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and explore the intersection of racism and trauma. This will be followed by a discussion about healing-centered practices and how to implement […]

Building a safe, productive learning environment is the foundation to better outcomes for students. This session will help you learn about your classroom management style and how personal triggers and experiences shape your classroom management techniques. The facilitator will introduce you to best practices you can use immediately. Attendees will also learn the difference between […]

The Educator Career Development (ECD) Working Group brings together individuals and organizations who are connected to and interested in the tutor-to-educator pipeline. The working group will meet on the second Friday every other month from November 2024 - May 2025. We encourage you to register for each session. During this session, we plan to reflect […]

Developing your educator identity is a career-long endeavor. One of the first concepts educators should be aware of and confront are implicit biases. Biases are learned by everyone through direct and indirect experiences. In this session, attendees will learn what implicit biases are and how they appear in our teaching environments through our words and […]

Setting actionable goals and recognizing opportunities are key to a successful career. In this session, attendees will learn how to develop goals for their career(s) and how a growth mindset and perseverance aid in meeting those goals. A discussion about how these qualities enhance a career in education will also be had.