How do nervous systems impact group dynamics? Discover how to meet needs for safety and connection in classroom discipline. Learn how to account for biblical truths when implementing brain-based classroom management techniques

Teachers are human, and classroom struggles are real. How can we recover dignity and restore classroom culture after our worst teaching moments? This session shows how—through the practice of listening to Regret and living with Hope.

Why do some learners prefer to squat at the edge or wade in the shallows? How can we craft invitations that help kids forget themselves and dive into learning?

What causes attitudes to spread like contagions? Learn how to fortify yourself and your students against infectious behavior. Discover how to retore wholeness in your learning space.

How do strong personalities shape group personalities? Why do teachers struggle to remain calm when dominant students gain the upper hand? Exploring classroom dynamics through the lens of relational safety, this session shows how to lessen the hold of prominent students on their peers and how to lead with care when you feel compelled to react.

Does grace go dormant when behavior crosses a certain threshold? Or can grace guide us, even when children require firmness? Drawing from interpersonal neuroscience and classroom practice, “Grace That Guides” shows how to foster student trust, accountability, and engagement in a context of care.

STEM is often viewed as technical or skill-driven, which can deter teachers who value creativity and relationships. This session presents STEM as a pathway for cultivating compassion and care. Participants will explore classroom-tested projects that begin with real needs beyond the school walls and invite students to respond through design, problem solving, and collaboration.

Formational Learning Experiences (FLEx) engage students in real work that meets real needs for real people. Still, authentic experiences that deepen classroom content can be difficult to find. This session shows how partnerships with local organizations can provide meaningful bridges between curriculum and real-world needs.

Why should educators add storytelling to their classroom management repertoire? How can we craft and deliver stories that shift mindsets and redirect collective behavior?

Are you struggling to create a positive classroom culture? Why not focus on healing instead? Discover why learning environments fall prey to mistrust and conflict. Explore how to safeguard tender areas and transform your broken culture into a thriving community.

Today’s technologies often expose children to distorted views about human relationships. How do we respond when pop culture’s notions about sexuality worm their way into classroom dynamics?

Oddly, a silent bunch can unnerve a teacher just as quickly as the crew who won’t sit still. What are some factors that contribute to learner aloofness? How can we keep learning alive when children disengage?

How do you motivate learning when children only want to score cool points among peers? Learn why prestige is now considered a fundamental human motive. Explore ideas for managing classrooms amid rampant status-seeking behavior.

How do dominant children thwart others’ needs for autonomy, competence, and belonging? How can teachers support these motivational drives when learners feel their worth is tied to peer approval?

Strong personalities shouldn’t dominate your classroom. Explore how to teach students the art of boundary-setting with kindness. Gain strategies to model boundary-setting yourself, coach students through tricky moments, and foster a culture where confidence and respect thrive together.