How do I talk about what it means to be white with my white children? What does it look like to cultivate a healthy, anti-racist white identity in kids? What are the steps that I can take as a parent, educator, and or adult that plays a meaningful role in the life of a child? […]
In today's digital era, school leaders, educators, students and their families play a crucial role in equipping students with the tools to navigate the digital landscape responsibly and mindfully. In this session, participants will delve into how personal values align with technology use, fostering a deeper understanding of responsible digital citizenship. Explore common cognitive biases […]
This symposium event will allow attendees to listen to community healing practitioners in panel discussions around the origins of restorative justice (RJ) in Chicago and the place and practice of restorative circles in a variety of contexts across the city of Chicago, including the Restorative Justice Community Courts, RJ in schools, RJ at DePaul, and […]
Grab your yoga mat, journal and your favorite relaxing tea! This session is designed to consider how mindfulness exercises can assist in managing stress and stay balanced. An overview of the eight dimensions of wellness will be provided along with resources & strategies for each. Meeting Registration - Zoom
Facilitators: Dr Roxanna De La Torre, MD; Dr Daniel Nulty, MD; and Dr Khushbu Shah, MD, MPH Topics include: Well-being and Regulation inside and outside the classroom; Practical tools for educators, and Q+A with Child Psychiatrists after the session
MEDICAID SERIES In Illinois, over 3.9 million people, including 1.5 million children, are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. School districts can leverage this opportunity to fund health services. Recent policy changes offer more chances to expand Medicaid programs in schools. This 1-hour training covers billing requirements, policy updates, lessons learned, and available resources for school-based […]
Join NMMA’s talented Education Department and explore how you can integrate Mexican art into your curriculum. Teachers will gain inspiration from our ongoing exhibition, Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection, building confidence to bring artmaking activities into the classroom. Participants will walk away with strategies to integrate art into their existing curriculum at […]
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bitesizeAces2025 In this session you will be introduced to the science and impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Educators and professionals will explore how early exposure to trauma can shape a child’s brain development, behavior, and long-term health outcomes. Through interactive discussion and practical examples, participants will learn how toxic stress influences learning and […]
Assignments will be posted each Monday for 7 weeks, and participants will respond and promote discussion. Registrants will be invited to join a Google Classroom on October 1, 2025. Begins: Monday, October 6, 2025 Concludes: Monday, November 24, 2025 Moderated by: Amber Heern and Destiny Kelly Click here for more information and a schedule of […]
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bitesizeresil2025 This session explores how educators can foster resilience in students through culturally responsive practices. Participants will learn how trauma and toxic stress impact development, how culture shapes coping and resilience, and how to identify and strengthen protective factors in their classrooms. The goal is to equip educators with tools to support students in […]
Regulation First: The Foundation of Learning This session explores how trauma impacts the brain’s stress response and why regulation is the starting point for all learning. Educators will learn strategies to help students (and themselves) move from survival mode toward calm, connected states. Practical tools for co-regulation and classroom rhythms will be shared. Earn 1.5 PDHs […]
Register: https://bit.ly/MC102825 PARTICIPANTS WILL: Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences can affect performance in the classroom Understand how educators can collaborate with mental health providers to address students’ needs Discuss experiences in Q+A with Child Psychiatrists after the session
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