This workshop integrates culturally sustaining practices within DEI to support mental health and enhance engagement with students and families. Participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive environments that honor diverse cultural backgrounds while addressing mental health needs. The session focuses on fostering positive relationships between educators, students, and families, with an emphasis on equity and social-emotional well-being. Educators will gain practical tools to build supportive, culturally responsive environments, improving student outcomes and promoting family engagement.
This presentation aims to provide strategies for educators, administrators, and community leaders to create strong, collaborative relationships with families and community members, ultimately enhancing student success and engagement.
Join us for "Rooted Connections: Approaches to Building Classroom Communities!" This engaging session will explore the importance of creating strong classroom bonds through core values like empathy and respect. Participants will learn practical strategies to foster connections, engage students, and build a supportive environment. Through interactive activities, discussions, and personal action planning, educators will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen their classroom communities. Let's grow together and make learning a more connected experience!
This workshop focuses on the integration of music for enhancing regulation, literacy, and numeracy for all learners - Pre-K through 12th grade. Participants will discover strategies for using songwriting, song analysis, mnemonic devices, and more to support emotional regulation, boost reading and math proficiency, and reinforce learning through creative, engaging methods. Attendees will leave with practical tools to incorporate music effectively into diverse educational settings. Please be ready to be an active participant in music making!
This workshop will focus on a classroom management approach that will enable teachers to build a positive classroom culture allowing teaching and learning to be in the forefront of every lesson. A focus on Equity and Restorative Practices makes this approach fair and effective for all. Teaching is joyous and creative and a well-run classroom takes the focus off compliance and promotes an engaging, creative, and nurturing environment where everyone flourishes!
This session explores the concept of Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) and its impact on educational practices. We'll critique current approaches and propose strategies for integrating CCW to enhance connection-building. Participants will engage with the Sims & Turnquest framework through practical exercises, transitioning from theory to actionable strategies. The workshop includes hands-on application with sample circle questions to demonstrate how CCW can be effectively implemented in diverse educational settings.
This workshop provides an overview of emotional regulation and offers an array of simple, research-based strategies teachers can use to help students manage strong feelings in healthy, productive ways. The workshop is designed for the elementary grades but may be customized for middle school or high school.
Discover the power of building educator wellness communities to foster healing and racial equity in schools. This interactive session explores how perfectionism—rooted in systemic oppression—impacts educator well-being and student outcomes. Learn practical self-compassion techniques, such as mindfulness and reframing negative self-talk, to reduce stress, build resilience, and create healthier school environments. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to prioritize their own wellness and insights into how educator healing contributes to student success. Join us to shift from surviving to thriving and help create schools where both educators and students can flourish.
This workshop will highlight the critical role of self-care in preventing or mitigating chronic stress, which can ultimately lead to burnout. Participants will explore a range of self-care techniques, including somatic practices such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and other effective methods, providing them with valuable tools to manage and alleviate stress. The session will conclude with each participant creating a personalized self-care plan, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
This presentation will provide a brief overview of your retirement benefits. The presenters will share information about the CT Retirement System, including eligibility rules, available plans, and early retirement options. Topics for discussion will include financial options as well as the option for purchasing additional service and how your pension benefits can be affected by various elements. It is never too early to plan ahead!
This workshop introduces educators to the benefits of integrating live streaming and podcasting into classroom activities. Participants will learn practical strategies for using these technologies to enhance student collaboration, deepen connections between teachers and students, and expand classroom interactions with external experts and community members. The session emphasizes building stronger educational networks, including increased family engagement through digital platforms, fostering a more inclusive and interactive learning environment.
The Question Formation Technique (QFT) is highly beneficial for all learners but in particular multilingual learners because it empowers them to develop critical thinking, language, and engagement skills.
As an educator, your to-do list is never-ending, and it can feel impossible to prioritize yourself and your wellbeing during the school year. This workshop will give you a foundational understanding of what self-care actually is and how you can incorporate small practices in your day-to-day life to increase your wellbeing. You’ll have time to reflect on your current wellbeing routine, create sustainable self care practices, and learn from the experts around you–your fellow educators.
The Fatherhood Crisis: Culture, Community, and Education, delves into the critical role of fathers in shaping stronger families and thriving communities. Participants will explore the cultural and systemic factors contributing to the decline in active fatherhood and examine how a legacy of engaged fathering can positively influence the American education system. With actionable insights and strategies, the session aims to inspire change and equip attendees with tools to foster father-friendly environments that benefit children, families, and communities alike.
As part of our continuous improvement process, TRP is conducting an alumni focus group to understand the lived experiences of alumni who are now teachers of record in their own classrooms. We are specifically interested in learning more about your perspectives and experiences regarding the preparation you received in the residency program and the program coursework. There is a maximum of 10 participants for this session.
