KORCOS18 IEC

Session Objective:
Raise an understanding of the human alarm system to uncover the root of anxiety.

Session Description:
Our human alarm system is exceedingly complex.  We talk much about anxiety without knowing that it is rooted in alarm.  Agitation based and adrenalin based alarm problems seemed to be escalating amongst today’s children.  This construct is supported by contemporary neuroscience.  Alarm problems are very common and divergent in range.  Scattered attention is a very big problem that is primarily rooted in an alarm problem. Alarm problems may result in the following: trouble focusing, panic phobias that lack conscience, “cutting” of today’s adolescents, nightmares, unable to look at one’s mistakes, and  unable to identify imminent trouble. Many children are not able to stay out of harm’s way which may be associated with carelessness that may cause nervous tics, restlessness,....and many more startled responses that number in the thousands.

 We will look at the human alarm system that triggers anxiety.  We will also discuss how we can help treat anxiety and alarm problems that can be a complex issue in today’s society.

Session Objectives:
1. Unpack the term “compassion”: the why, what, and how.
2. Walk away with resources and ways to explicitly teach, formatively assess, and provide feedback on compassion in action for all students.

Session Description:
While the concept of “showing compassion” comes innately to some students, the idea can be difficult for others to understand and carry out. The challenge then becomes this: how do I encourage more compassion in some students, and create a culture of compassion in my classroom?

In this session, we will explore ways to break down compassion into visible behaviors and specific language. We will walk through the process of determining whether students have the necessary, prerequisite “skills” to demonstrate compassion or the proper “will” to do so.  Finally, we will discuss and connect with resources to assist in teaching, assessing, and providing powerful feedback on compassion in action with all students, not just those with special needs.

Session Objectives:
To network and learn with and from English as an Additional Language teachers or teachers who teach English Language Learners.

Session Description:
Have you ever had students who came to your school with limited English? Do you work with English Language Learners (ELLs) and collaborate with teachers to support ELLs?  Then this is the session for you!

This session will provide you with the opportunity to connect with teachers from other schools who understand what it is like to work with ELLs and teachers of ELLs. Come share your successes and concerns as well as receive input from other teachers who are facing similar situations. Together, we will tackle issues of commonality and make sure you can go away with practical tips.

Session Objective:
Connect with educators who work with students with special needs, and share ways to support other teachers in that role

Session Description:
Come talk with others who speak your educational language, experience similar joys, understand your challenges, and can laugh about it--most days.  Bring your best ideas to swap and learn from others.

Session Objective:
Learn how to differentiate and include students with diverse learning needs without planning completely different lessons

Session Description: 
It is the responsibility of every teacher, any teacher, all teachers, to ensure that each student is exposed to teaching and learning that reaches them as individual learners! So how do you do that without planning the same lesson several times? You're already presenting visually, audibly and kinesthetically, and still your students aren't quite there--except for the ones way past you.  Differentiation is how you reach students with different abilities, using the same lesson frame.  Let's explore how to do that together!

Session Objectives:
Educators are leaders! This session will provide an enriching experience for all participants by empowering them to lead with greater cultural and emotional intelligence.

Session Description:
A leader's Emotional Intelligence directly impacts her or his ability to successfully navigate the challenge of team leadership. Throughout our time together we will learn and practice EI traits that enable leaders to bring the best out of our teams. This session is applicable to all educators, coaches, and advisors.