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Saturday, September 14
 

8:55am PDT

Having Hope: Suicide Prevention for Schools
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Educators (that's you!) play a pivotal role in daily interactions with young people. This workshop will equip you with vital skills and enhanced confidence to identify signs of suicide risk. Together, we will strengthen our ability to assist vulnerable youth in seeking crucial help. We will leave empowered to ensure a safer and more supportive school environment for those who need it the most!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Thistle Hofvendahl

Thistle Hofvendahl

Professional Development Trainer, Effective School Solutions
Thistle Hofvendahl (they/them) is a professional development trainer with Effective School Solutions. They are also a clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience supporting youth and families in community and school-based mental health programs. Thistle is passionate about... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room X08

10:20am PDT

"Going on a First Date with Myself" - Creative Writing for Mental Wellness
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
To foster safe and supportive school environments, research shows the profound impact that creative writing can have on mental health and overall well-being. Integrating creative writing for mental wellness programs into any classroom is a powerful strategy to contribute to a positive and secure school climate! Join us and learn how to use writing prompts and activities that include poetry, journaling, and imaginative writing. You'll leave this session with inspiring ideas and a list of creative writing activities that work for students and staff!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Maia Akiva

Maia Akiva

Trainer, Kid-Grit
Maia Akiva is a professional speaker, trauma-informed trainer, performer, and a writer in Los Angeles. Her unique approach encourages audiences to embrace their relationships with their emotions and feelings as a path to better mental health. She is a Social Emotional Arts Facilitator... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D17

10:20am PDT

Empathic Approaches to Challenging Behaviors
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
This session provides important, practical, and empathic approaches tailored to help manage challenging behaviors in students, 1st through 12th grade. Handling a disruptive, combative, or argumentative child can be daunting. Learn grade appropriate strategies to swiftly address temper tantrums and reduce emotional upsets from minutes to mere seconds using proven real-time emotional intelligence and communication tools. Join us for an informative and engaging session that will equip teachers and administrators with impactful techniques to create a more harmonious and productive learning environment for all grade levels.

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 4​​​​
Presenter
avatar for Bill Stierle

Bill Stierle

CEO, Subtext Solutions
Bill Stierle provides a powerful and groundbreaking understanding of everyday language which enables people to interact and communicate in a healthy, compassionate, and productive way. Over the last 37 years, Bill has been sharing the keys that unlock the secrets to how people's thinking... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-20

10:20am PDT

Having Hope: Suicide Prevention for Schools
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Educators (that's you!) play a pivotal role in daily interactions with young people. This workshop will equip you with vital skills and enhanced confidence to identify signs of suicide risk. Together, we will strengthen our ability to assist vulnerable youth in seeking crucial help. We will leave empowered to ensure a safer and more supportive school environment for those who need it the most!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Thistle Hofvendahl

Thistle Hofvendahl

Professional Development Trainer, Effective School Solutions
Thistle Hofvendahl (they/them) is a professional development trainer with Effective School Solutions. They are also a clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience supporting youth and families in community and school-based mental health programs. Thistle is passionate about... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X08

10:20am PDT

Mindfulness & Emotional Resilience for Trauma-Impacted Educators & Youth
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Mindfulness techniques can reduce stress, increase patience, concentration and focus! These practices can also be a crucial emotional resilience tool for staff working with trauma-impacted youth. Participants will learn how to modify and tailor traditional mindfulness activities to be best supportive for youth with differentiated needs.
Presenter
avatar for Ryan McCarthy

Ryan McCarthy

Executive Director, Global Kindness Initiative
Ryan is an experienced and dedicated educator and speaker who has trained thousands of teachers and community leaders around the world. Ryan is passionate about the transformational power that Restorative Practices and SEL frameworks can have on high-trauma communities. Ryan’s work... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-19

10:20am PDT

The Art of Self-Regulation - Social Emotional Competence for TK-5
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
What if we could get our students to manage their own behavior and be fully engaged in learning? This session explores the forces behind misbehavior and gives practical ways to create the kinds of opportunities that teach our TK-5th Grade children to make better choices that enhance their own learning experiences.
Presenter
avatar for Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Executive Director, Kids Kan, Inc
Dr. Gale K. Gorke has been a public school educator nearly 40 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels.  She currently is the Executive Director of Kids Kan Inc., an organization that specializes in staff development, activity selection and program implementation... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Theater

12:55pm PDT

"Going on a First Date with Myself" - Creative Writing for Mental Wellness
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
To foster safe and supportive school environments, research shows the profound impact that creative writing can have on mental health and overall well-being. Integrating creative writing for mental wellness programs into any classroom is a powerful strategy to contribute to a positive and secure school climate! Join us and learn how to use writing prompts and activities that include poetry, journaling, and imaginative writing. You'll leave this session with inspiring ideas and a list of creative writing activities that work for students and staff!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Maia Akiva

Maia Akiva

Trainer, Kid-Grit
Maia Akiva is a professional speaker, trauma-informed trainer, performer, and a writer in Los Angeles. Her unique approach encourages audiences to embrace their relationships with their emotions and feelings as a path to better mental health. She is a Social Emotional Arts Facilitator... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D17

12:55pm PDT

Depression in Children and Adolescents
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
The goal of this workshop is to help educators support and work more effectively with students suffering from depression. Participants receive an overview of child and adolescent depression, learn how depression can impact school performance, and develop an understanding of treatment options. Come learn how you can help!

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Thistle Hofvendahl

Thistle Hofvendahl

Professional Development Trainer, Effective School Solutions
Thistle Hofvendahl (they/them) is a professional development trainer with Effective School Solutions. They are also a clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience supporting youth and families in community and school-based mental health programs. Thistle is passionate about... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X08

12:55pm PDT

Do you REALLY Know Me? Building Relationships to Help All Children Thrive! (Grades TK-5)
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
For grades TK-5th: All students need safe, supportive environments that foster their social-emotional well-being. Join this interactive workshop to learn how to promote positive behaviors and build relationships with all children to nurture students’ unique identities. Come away with new perspectives, strategies, and tools to use in your programs.
Presenter
avatar for Ziem Neubert

Ziem Neubert

Executive Director, YMCA of Silicon Valley Project Cornerstone
Ziem Nguyen Neubert is Project Cornerstone’s Executive Director with a Master of Arts degree in Education (Administration and Supervision). She engages volunteers and staff to drive the vision and fundraising, while leading a dynamic team in building relationships with the community... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D11

12:55pm PDT

Lean into Joy and Curiosity: Supporting our Youngest Learners
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
TK and K students have a natural curiosity for the world around them. When this curiosity and sense of wonder is paired with hands-on opportunities that activate joy and connect to their growing sense of identity, it can be a recipe for engaging learning environments and positive classroom climate. Come learn strategies for how to support these learning environments and how to maintain them when challenging behaviors arise.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Veronica Garza

Veronica Garza

Director, Early Care & Education Initiatives, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Veronica Garza serves Santa Clara County as the Director of Early Care & Education Initiatives at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Before joining the county office, she taught grades K-5 as an intervention specialist and had the opportunity to work closely with teachers... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X07

12:55pm PDT

Support Adults to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Well-Being
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Working with children can be rewarding while at the same time emotionally and physically depleting. This workshop will help the important adults in children's lives identify the signs of stress and caregiver fatigue. You'll leave with tangible strategies to build your capacity and enhance your emotional and physical well-being.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Karessa Irvin

Karessa Irvin

Mental Health Trainer & Professional Development Coach, Effective School Solutions
Karessa Irvin is a bilingual Brooklyn, NY native but now hails in the Bay area of CA. She is a Mental Health Trainer and Professional Development Coach from Effective School Solutions (ESS). She previously worked as an Adjunct professor and program manager supporting LGBTQ+ young... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X09

2:20pm PDT

Depression in Children and Adolescents
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
The goal of this workshop is to help educators support and work more effectively with students suffering from depression. Participants receive an overview of child and adolescent depression, learn how depression can impact school performance, and develop an understanding of treatment options. Come learn how you can help!

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Thistle Hofvendahl

Thistle Hofvendahl

Professional Development Trainer, Effective School Solutions
Thistle Hofvendahl (they/them) is a professional development trainer with Effective School Solutions. They are also a clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience supporting youth and families in community and school-based mental health programs. Thistle is passionate about... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X08

2:20pm PDT

Do You REALLY Know Me? Building Relationships to Help Youth Thrive! (Grades 6-12)
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
For grades 6th-12th: Older youth need safe, supportive environments that foster their social-emotional well-being. Join this interactive workshop to learn how to promote positive behaviors and build relationships to nurture students’ unique identities. Come away with new perspectives, strategies, and tools to use in your programs!
Presenter
avatar for Debbi Headley

Debbi Headley

School Partnerships Director, YMCA of Silicon Valley Project Cornerstone
Debbi Headley is Project Cornerstone’s School Partnerships Director with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She leads the Schools Team in delivering programs and services to students, teachers, and parents/families while collaborating with school partners to create safe... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D11

2:20pm PDT

Empathic Approaches to Challenging Behaviors
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
This session provides important, practical, and empathic approaches tailored to help manage challenging behaviors in students, 1st through 12th grade. Handling a disruptive, combative, or argumentative child can be daunting. Learn grade appropriate strategies to swiftly address temper tantrums and reduce emotional upsets from minutes to mere seconds using proven real-time emotional intelligence and communication tools. Join us for an informative and engaging session that will equip teachers and administrators with impactful techniques to create a more harmonious and productive learning environment for all grade levels.

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Bill Stierle

Bill Stierle

CEO, Subtext Solutions
Bill Stierle provides a powerful and groundbreaking understanding of everyday language which enables people to interact and communicate in a healthy, compassionate, and productive way. Over the last 37 years, Bill has been sharing the keys that unlock the secrets to how people's thinking... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-20

2:20pm PDT

Lean into Joy and Curiosity: Supporting our Youngest Learners
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
TK and K students have a natural curiosity for the world around them. When this curiosity and sense of wonder is paired with hands-on opportunities that activate joy and connect to their growing sense of identity, it can be a recipe for engaging learning environments and positive classroom climate. Come learn strategies for how to support these learning environments and how to maintain them when challenging behaviors arise.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Veronica Garza

Veronica Garza

Director, Early Care & Education Initiatives, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Veronica Garza serves Santa Clara County as the Director of Early Care & Education Initiatives at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Before joining the county office, she taught grades K-5 as an intervention specialist and had the opportunity to work closely with teachers... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X07

2:20pm PDT

Support Adults to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Well-Being
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Working with children can be rewarding while at the same time emotionally and physically depleting. This workshop will help the important adults in children's lives identify the signs of stress and caregiver fatigue. You'll leave with tangible strategies to build your capacity and enhance your emotional and physical well-being.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Karessa Irvin

Karessa Irvin

Mental Health Trainer & Professional Development Coach, Effective School Solutions
Karessa Irvin is a bilingual Brooklyn, NY native but now hails in the Bay area of CA. She is a Mental Health Trainer and Professional Development Coach from Effective School Solutions (ESS). She previously worked as an Adjunct professor and program manager supporting LGBTQ+ young... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X09
 
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