2023 Safe and Supportive Learning Environments: Prevention Before the Crisis Summit
27. Educator Brain and Body States Through the Lens of Applied Educational Neuroscience
Session Dates
Thursday August 17, 2023 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM - PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Closed
Adult nervous system states drive child and adolescent social, emotional, and cognitive well-being. In this session, we will explore how trauma and adversity impact the developing brains and bodies of our students and the powerful implications that adult regulation states positively create for a student's social, emotional, and academic growth. I will share powerful regulatory practices for schools and adults.
Target Audience
Suggested participants include the following:
- Administrators
- Educators, including early childhood educators
- Behavioral specialists (school counselors, school psychologists, special educators)
- Behavioral and mental health providers
- Emotional Support teachers
- Emotional Support paraprofessionals
- Parents/families
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Tina Rife, at 717-901-2251, or
trife@pattan.net.