Education Service Center - Greenbush’s Post

A Deeper Look at De-escalation (Girard) 03/28/2024 @ 9:00am - 3:00pm SLS Members: $0 Non-Members: $250 This workshop is for classroom teachers, special educators, building administrators, school counselors, social workers, paraeducators, and anyone who wants to know more about why escalation happens and what you can do to prevent it through your interactions. Participants will take a deeper look at the factors that lead to escalation in the school setting, and discover universal proactive de-escalation strategies. Tools for use during a conflict, and post-conflict supports for students and teachers will be shared. Register Here: https://hubs.la/Q02fN_Yt0

A Deeper Look at De-escalation (Lawrence) 03/26/2024 @ 9:00am - 3:00pm SLS Members: $0 Non-Members: $250 This workshop is for classroom teachers, special educators, building administrators, school counselors, social workers, paraeducators, and anyone who wants to know more about why escalation happens and what you can do to prevent it through your interactions. Participants will take a deeper look at the factors that lead to escalation in the school setting, and discover universal proactive de-escalation strategies. Tools for use during a conflict, and post-conflict supports for students and teachers will be shared. Register Here: https://hubs.la/Q02fP5BD0

A Deeper Look at De-escalation (Lawrence) 03/26/2024 @ 9:00am - 3:00pm SLS Members: $0 Non-Members: $250 This workshop is for classroom teachers, special educators, building administrators, school counselors, social workers, paraeducators, and anyone who wants to know more about why escalation happens and what you can do to prevent it through your interactions. Participants will take a deeper look at the factors that lead to escalation in the school setting, and discover universal proactive de-escalation strategies. Tools for use during a conflict, and post-conflict supports for students and teachers will be shared. Register Here: https://hubs.la/Q02fP0tV0

The challenges faced by students with special needs may create a sense of being in a place of darkness. Special education programs serve as a beacon of light, offering understanding, support, and accommodations to enable these students to flourish. Dear teachers, I encourage you to be the guiding light for your students. Your commitment to learning about and implementing special education practices can make a significant difference. #specialeducationtuesdayswithvicky #eylinitiative

'See,' Click,' 'Done.' Thats how quick Trusted World Network partners can make a difference. When a school counselor 'sees' a student or family struggling, they can 'Click' and order quality resources, and they're 'Done.' Quality resources will be made available within 48 hours and at no cost. Hear how this school counselor values the partnership Trusted World Network partners are making an immediate impact in just a few simple steps: See, Click, Done. When a school counselor sees a student or family in need, they can Click and request high-quality resources. And just like that, they're Done. These valuable resources will be provided within 48 hours and at no cost. Hear firsthand from a school counselor about the significance of this partnership. #TrustedWorld.org #HelpingPeopleHelpPeople

Education is empowerment. Today, we're highlighting how a high school can be a shining example of a trauma-informed school dedicated to breaking the cycle. #TraumaInformedEducation #SchoolSupport #BreakTheCycle"

A thought-provoking comment I came across on a reddit thread that highlights a crucial issue in our society and education system: "Schools will never be the safety net they appear to be on paper simply due to the absolute amount of serious need that schools are presented with. When we say 'fund schools,' we literally mean pay for enough people to catch all the kids who are hurting." This underscores the importance of a collective effort to improve not just our schools, but the broader community to truly support our students. ----- Note for context: The quote/thread this is linked from discusses the role of instructional coaches in schools. There are many thoughts on how this role could work effectively, but also why it often doesn't. Instructional coaches frequently become burdened by administrative, paperwork, and logistical tasks—often due to administrators struggling to manage these same responsibilities themselves. As a result, coaches are unable to focus on their primary role of supporting teachers.

Understanding how to teach and support children with special needs is a key to building a compassionate and empowering future. Join our Specialist Diploma for Teaching and Supporting Children with Special Needs Program and together, let us make a difference. Slots for our February intake is still available. Visit acc.edu.sg to learn more. #SpecialNeedsEducation #childrenwithspecialneeds #specialneeds #accinstituteofhumanservices #enablinglivesfromwithin #inclusiveeducation

🍎 Teachers and School Staff, Download "How to Create a Peace Corner" from our No Wrong Door resource hub. 💛 Peace corners are safe space within classrooms and schools where students can go when they feel upset, angry, or want to calm down. Help students learn to emotionally regulate themselves. This skill takes time to acquire for both students and adults. Creating a Peace Corner can be one of the first steps in learning better self-regulation. Find this and more at https://buff.ly/3Wa6wGw #educators #schoolcounselor #teacher #administrator #peacecorner

Restorative Justice vs. Punitive Discipline in Education and Afterschool Programs: A Path to Healing In schools and afterschool programs, restorative justice and punitive discipline offer two approaches to addressing conflict. While punitive approaches focus on punishment, often resulting in disconnection, restorative justice centers on understanding, accountability, and healing. This approach helps students learn from their mistakes while building empathy, resolving conflict, and fostering community. At Dallas Academix Hub, we’re passionate about creating positive academic and social environments where students can thrive. Through restorative practices, we help students develop the skills to resolve conflicts, take responsibility for their actions, and grow as individuals. Psalm 51:12: "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with thy free spirit." Stay tuned for my upcoming blog post to explore how restorative justice can transform educational spaces and afterschool programs like those at Dallas Academix Hub. Let’s build communities where every student has the opportunity to grow through restoration, not just punishment. 🙏✨ #RestorativeJustice #DallasAcademixHub #Education #AfterschoolPrograms #StudentGrowth #Empathy #PositiveDiscipline #CommunityBuilding