Professional Development
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Conscious Discipline Series for Parents and Caregivers
Conscious Discipline Online Series: Building Resilient Schools and Homes
Conscious Discipline is a social‐emotional learning and classroom management approach. Developed by a teacher for teachers, the philosophy of Conscious Discipline emerged after years of working with children and experiencing the challenges of a broken system full of hurting children and frustrated adults. The methodology and best‐practices of Conscious Discipline offer a different – and proven – pathway to transformation.
Join colleagues for online discussions to reflect on the 10-lesson video series, Building Resilient Schools and Homes. The video series is lead by Dr. Becky Bailey, educator, author, and child development expert.
Facilitator: TBA
Format: Watch video lessons on your own prior to facilitated online discussions.
Discussion # 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Conscious Discipline
Discussion # 2: Lesson 2: Becoming Brain Smart
Discussion # 3: Lesson 3: Creating the School Family and Lesson 4: Composure
Discussion # 4: Lesson 5: Assertiveness
Discussion # 5: Lesson 6: Encouragement and Lesson 7: Choices
Discussion # 6: Lesson 8: Empathy
Discussion # 7: Lesson 9: Positive Intent
Discussion # 8: Lesson 10: Consequences
Dates/Time: Online via Zoom. Choose one group.
"Tuesday Evening Group" from 6:30-7:45 PM on October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, and May 7, 2024
"Sunday Morning Group" from 7:15-8:30 AM on October 15, November 5, December 10, January 7, February 11, March 10, April 14, and May 5, 2024
Cost: Free for educators employed by school districts with an NCES full membership: SAUs 3, 7, 9 (Jackson only), 23 (Haverhill only), 35, 36, 48 (Campton only), 58, 68, 77, & 84. Associate member districts: $50. Non-members $100 (space permitting). Employees of licensed child-care providers located in member district communities are eligible to participate at no charge.
For: Any interested educator. Please note that the video content is geared to the elementary grades, but the practices can be applied for any age.
Professional Development Hours: For those who actively participate in the online discussions (with camera on), there will be 20 hours awarded--10 hours for watching the video lessons and 1.25 hours per online discussion participation. You must part in at least 6 of the online discussions to receive a professional development certificate.
Register online or call NCES M-F, 8-4PM at 603-466-5437.
Registration
Not sure if your school is a full member or associate member? Check membership status here.
Register by calling 603-466-5437 during office hours, M-F, 8:00-4:00.
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions held at:
North Country Education Services
300 Gorham Hill Road
Gorham, NH 03581
Directions & map
Registration questions may be directed to lisa@ncedservices.org or by calling 603-466-5437.
Cancellation Policy for Professional Development Events*
All received registrations are subject to Cancellation/Refund policy. A full refund will be made for cancellations sent via email 7 days before the event.
Refunds will not be given if the request is received less than 7 days prior to the event.
Refunds will not be given for “no shows”.
NCES accepts substitution of another person. 24 hour advanced notice is appreciated.*Registration fee or signed Purchase Order is due on or before the event.
NCES reserves the right to postpone or cancel events.
*Some offerings may have additional requirements and more stringent cancellation rules.