Keynote | Breakouts | Half-Day Sessions

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In today’s classrooms, fostering student agency is paramount. Join me to explore three essential keys: belonging, connection, and confidence. We’ll dive into how creating a space where every student feels they belong transforms the learning environment, enabling them to take risks and own their education. Discover practical strategies to build meaningful connections by understanding and valuing student culture, unlocking relational capital for effective teaching. Finally, we’ll address the critical role of cultivating confidence by guiding students through achievable challenges, demonstrating their ability to succeed and empowering them to realize their potential. Learn how to shift from expectation to empowerment, and witness the transformative power of student agency in your classroom.

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Keynote Presentation

(20 – 45 min)

In this dynamic keynote, we’ll explore the three essential keys to fostering student agency: connection, belonging, and confidence. You’ll learn how creating a classroom where every student feels they belong can transform the learning environment, encouraging students to take risks and own their education. We’ll dive into practical strategies for building meaningful connections by understanding and valuing student culture, while empowering students through achievable challenges. You’ll leave inspired to shift from expectation to empowerment and witness the transformative power of student agency.

Breakout Sessions

(45 min)

This interactive breakout session offers a deeper dive into the keys of connection, belonging, and confidence in the classroom. We’ll explore practical, hands-on strategies that will help you create an environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. You’ll gain insights into building authentic connections with students and learn how to cultivate their confidence through achievable challenges. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with actionable tools to transform your classroom and promote student agency.

Half-Day Professional Development

(3 – 4 hrs)

In this immersive half-day session, we’ll take an in-depth look at how to cultivate student agency through the pillars of connection, belonging, and confidence. You’ll engage in interactive discussions and activities designed to help you create a classroom environment where students take ownership of their learning. Together, we’ll explore how understanding student culture can unlock the relational capital necessary for effective teaching, and we’ll focus on building students’ confidence by guiding them through challenges that demonstrate their ability to succeed. Leave with a wealth of practical strategies to empower your students and transform your teaching approach.

“Unlock the power of student agency through connection, belonging, and confidence.”