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Monday, October 19
 

8:30am EDT

Artificial Intelligence and the Whole Child
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the development of the whole child by influencing academic learning, social-emotional well-being, creativity, physical health, and digital citizenship. It highlights the benefits of AI, such as personalized learning, increased accessibility, and skill development, while also addressing challenges like screen time and reduced face-to-face interactions. The presentation emphasizes the importance of educators, families, and communities working together to ensure AI is used responsibly to support every child's intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth.
Speakers
avatar for Rachael Harris

Rachael Harris

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

8:30am EDT

Children and Grief
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Understanding childhood grief and supporting grief in the school system.
Speakers
avatar for Erika Van Poppel, MA, LPC

Erika Van Poppel, MA, LPC

Hospice Bereavement Department, Henry Ford Health

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

8:30am EDT

Classroom Environment and Structures (Elementary)
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will equip educators with actionable strategies to design classroom environments that promote student success through proactive physical arrangements, establishing clear expectations and routines, and effectively using classroom visuals
Speakers
avatar for Tami Morrow

Tami Morrow

SEBH Professional Learning Specialist, Michigan Technical Assistance Center ( MIMTSS TA Center)
My name is Tami Morrow and I earned my master in social work in 1994 from Wayne State University.  After earning my MSW, I worked in a variety of clinical and community settings, particularly an outpatient mental health practice specializing in providing individual, group and family... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

8:30am EDT

FUNdamentals: Strategies to Incorporate Fun Into Social Emotional Learning
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Being able to identify and regulate emotions is a vital skill necessary to function both in and out of school, and many students need support with this. But typically, teaching deep breathing is met with a groan and feeling identification is met with a “I don’t want to talk about that.” In this session, you will be provided with fun ways to implement social emotional learning, as well as some tools to teach regulation strategies in a play-based manner. Topics include utilizing board/card games, DIY and art activities, and regulation strategies that will address all 5 CASEL competencies. This session will primarily benefit staff that will be working on a one on one or small-group basis with students, such as counselors, social workers, and special education staff. However, all are welcome.
Speakers
avatar for Lilly Mistopoulos

Lilly Mistopoulos

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Special Educators, Other

8:30am EDT

Integrated Social Emotional Learning
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Integrated Social Emotional Learning is a creative way to being SEL services to the student while building peer connections throughout classes. By using the strengths of the students to meet the needs of the class, it promotes an interactive way to strengthen the student community.
Speakers
avatar for Bryana Johnson, BSW

Bryana Johnson, BSW

School Social Worker, Vandercook Lake Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Administrators/Leadership, Other

8:30am EDT

Seasons of Teaching: Rooted, Resilient and Rising: A Teacher Cafe'
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching isn't just a job—it’s a journey with distinct seasons! In this session we will be setting aside your lesson plans and the stresses of your role to focus on what matters most: YOU! Inspired by the nationally recognized Parent Cafe’ model, this Teacher Cafe’ will use protocols like small-group, guided conversations to give opportunity for meaningful dialogue, shared wisdom, and genuine camaraderie. Join us to unwind, recharge your emotional battery, and leave feeling lighter and more connected. Come as you are…leave with a stronger community!
Speakers
avatar for Erin Slater

Erin Slater

Parent Liaison, Jackson Public Schools

avatar for Becky Burton

Becky Burton

Parent Liaison, Jackson Public Schools
avatar for Julie Page

Julie Page

SEL/Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

8:30am EDT

Thriving in Teaching: Wellness Practices for Educators
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching is both rewarding and demanding. Educator wellness matters. This session explores proactive strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, and reduce compassion fatigue, enabling educators to thrive while supporting students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

K-12 Literacy Dyslexia Consultant, MiMTSS TA Center

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

9:55am EDT

Children and Grief
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Understanding childhood grief and supporting grief in the school system.
Speakers
avatar for Erika Van Poppel, MA, LPC

Erika Van Poppel, MA, LPC

Hospice Bereavement Department, Henry Ford Health

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

9:55am EDT

Confidently Responding to Behavior (Elementary)
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session equips teachers with foundational brain science knowledge and practical strategies to confidently interpret the function of student behavior and support real-time self-regulation to improve learning outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Tami Morrow

Tami Morrow

SEBH Professional Learning Specialist, Michigan Technical Assistance Center ( MIMTSS TA Center)
My name is Tami Morrow and I earned my master in social work in 1994 from Wayne State University.  After earning my MSW, I worked in a variety of clinical and community settings, particularly an outpatient mental health practice specializing in providing individual, group and family... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

9:55am EDT

Connect Reflect and Renew
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Connect Reflect and Renew: A space for educators to refuel with like minded individuals and other educators to talk about their experiences
Speakers
avatar for Joyce Hicks

Joyce Hicks

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

avatar for Fran Adams

Fran Adams

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

9:55am EDT

Looking Beneath the Surface: Understanding Trauma, Behavior, and Educator Well-Being
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Student behavior often communicates a need rather than a problem to be solved. This trauma-informed training helps educators better understand the impact of trauma on behavior, emotional regulation, and learning while providing practical strategies for fostering safety, connection, and resilience in the classroom. Participants will also explore the importance of educator wellness, recognize signs of secondary traumatic stress, and learn strategies to support their own well-being. Attendees will leave with increased compassion, practical tools, and a renewed understanding of how to support both students and themselves.
Speakers
avatar for Alexandra Brankovich-Esham,MS,Med, LPC, CAADC
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership

9:55am EDT

Seasons of Teaching: Rooted, Resilient and Rising: A Teacher Cafe'
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching isn't just a job—it’s a journey with distinct seasons! In this session we will be setting aside your lesson plans and the stresses of your role to focus on what matters most: YOU! Inspired by the nationally recognized Parent Cafe’ model, this Teacher Cafe’ will use protocols like small-group, guided conversations to give opportunity for meaningful dialogue, shared wisdom, and genuine camaraderie. Join us to unwind, recharge your emotional battery, and leave feeling lighter and more connected. Come as you are…leave with a stronger community!
Speakers
avatar for Julie Page

Julie Page

SEL/Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator, JCISD

avatar for Erin Slater

Erin Slater

Parent Liaison, Jackson Public Schools

avatar for Becky Burton

Becky Burton

Parent Liaison, Jackson Public Schools
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Special Educators

9:55am EDT

Step Into My Shoes: Uncovering Blind Spots
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
We all share the same goal, supporting student success, yet the daily realities of teaching in a classroom and leading a school can feel worlds apart. This interactive workshop is designed to step past surface level assumptions and explore unseen realities in each others roles.
Speakers
avatar for Kelsea Roe

Kelsea Roe

Continuous Improvement Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership

9:55am EDT

Strengthening Student Relationships and Engagement
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will equip teachers with evidence-based strategies to effectively influence positive behaviors in the classroom by developing a respectful classroom culture that naturally reduces the need for correction and explores strategies to engage secondary students effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

K-12 Literacy Dyslexia Consultant, MiMTSS TA Center

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

9:55am EDT

Unlocking the Secrets to Staff & Student Well-Being: Escape Room
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Well-being is the key to a thriving school community—but the solutions may be hidden in plain sight!

In this interactive escape room experience, participants will work collaboratively to solve clues, crack codes, and complete challenges designed to uncover practical strategies for supporting staff and student well-being. As teams navigate the escape room, they’ll explore the interconnected elements of well-being, including mental health, relationships, belonging, self-care, and creating supportive school environments.

More than just a fun challenge, this session transforms learning into an engaging, hands-on experience. Participants will reflect, problem-solve, collaborate, and discover actionable strategies they can take back to their schools immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Kara Klotz

Kara Klotz

Whole Child Coordinator: Comprehensive School Mental Health, Jackson County Intermediate School District
Kara Klotz serves as a Whole Child Coordinator for the Jackson County Intermediate School District within the Learning Services Department’s Whole Child Team. Specializing in Comprehensive School Mental Health, Kara plays a pivotal role in coordinating 31n mental health services... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

11:20am EDT

Building Resilient Minds : SEL and Employability
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Why do some students thrive in the workplace while others struggle to adapt? The answer lies in Resilience. This session examines the vital link between SEL and employability, offering a fresh perspective on how emotional regulation serves as the foundation for professional success.
Speakers
avatar for Sydney Sumner

Sydney Sumner

Jackson Area Career Center Instructor, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, High School Teachers

11:20am EDT

DBT Skills in the Classroom
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This training will provide educators with an introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts and how emotions, individual experiences, and environmental responses can interact and contribute to emotional dysregulation. Participants will be introduced to foundational DBT-based strategies that support mindfulness, balanced decision-making, effective communication, acceptance, emotional awareness, and regulation. The training will offer educators a general understanding of how these tools may be used to support students in the school environment.
Speakers
avatar for Fran Adams

Fran Adams

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Administrators/Leadership

11:20am EDT

How to stay in it for the long haul: How to consistently show up and be your best to be the educator you aspire to be
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
The field of education can be an exhausting grind. This session will teach you self-management strategies around movement, eating, sleep and connection with others so that you can have awesome energy every day to be the positive force for students that you want to be.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Zessin

Joe Zessin

Jackson High Assistant Principal 9th & 10th Grade, Jackson Public Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership

11:20am EDT

Integrated Social Emotional Learning
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Integrated Social Emotional Learning is a creative way to being SEL services to the student while building peer connections throughout classes. By using the strengths of the students to meet the needs of the class, it promotes an interactive way to strengthen the student community.
Speakers
avatar for Bryana Johnson, BSW

Bryana Johnson, BSW

School Social Worker, Vandercook Lake Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Administrators/Leadership, Other

11:20am EDT

The Coaching Journey: Empowering Practice through Mediated Thinking
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Unlock your professional potential with a transformative approach to instructional growth. "The Coaching Journey" is a specialized session designed to empower educators by integrating Cognitive Coaching principles with the innovative power of AI.
In this journey, you are the expert. The AI serves as your dedicated process coach, acting as a sophisticated sounding board to deepen your reflection rather than providing ready-made answers.
By handling the cognitive "heavy lifting" of planning and analysis, this partnership allows you to focus your energy where it matters most: on your students
.
Speakers
avatar for Max Clark

Max Clark

Continuous Improvement Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership

11:20am EDT

What's Beneath the Behavior Escape Room
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
What if challenging behavior is not the whole story—but a clue?

In What's Beneath the Behavior?, participants step into an interactive professional learning escape room where they will work together to uncover the hidden story behind student behavior. Through realistic scenarios, clues, puzzles, and team-based challenges, participants will explore what behavior may be communicating and consider how stress, unmet needs, relationships, environment, and other factors can shape what we see.

Designed for all school personnel—including teachers, paraprofessionals, office staff, administrators, bus drivers, food service teams, counselors, and support staff—this engaging experience emphasizes a shared schoolwide approach to understanding behavior.
Speakers
avatar for Kara Klotz

Kara Klotz

Whole Child Coordinator: Comprehensive School Mental Health, Jackson County Intermediate School District
Kara Klotz serves as a Whole Child Coordinator for the Jackson County Intermediate School District within the Learning Services Department’s Whole Child Team. Specializing in Comprehensive School Mental Health, Kara plays a pivotal role in coordinating 31n mental health services... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

1:45pm EDT

Building Relationships and Positive Interactions
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will equip teachers with evidence-based strategies to build positive relationships with students and create a respectful classroom culture that supports student success and reduces the need for behavioral correction.
Speakers
avatar for Tami Morrow

Tami Morrow

SEBH Professional Learning Specialist, Michigan Technical Assistance Center ( MIMTSS TA Center)
My name is Tami Morrow and I earned my master in social work in 1994 from Wayne State University.  After earning my MSW, I worked in a variety of clinical and community settings, particularly an outpatient mental health practice specializing in providing individual, group and family... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

1:45pm EDT

From Burnout to Balance: Women's Mental Health for Educators.
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development session explores women’s mental health through the unique intersection of the brain, hormones, stress, and the demands of the education profession. Educators will learn about women’s anxiety and depression, the effects of chronic stress, and the impact of perimenopause and menopause on mood, sleep, energy, and cognitive functioning. The session will also move beyond traditional ideas of “self-care” to explore practical, sustainable strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, recognizing personal needs, and building greater well-being. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of women’s mental health and practical tools to support themselves—and the women around them—through different stages of life and career.
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Vincent

Courtney Vincent

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership

1:45pm EDT

Junior Change-makers
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
As educators, we can all relate to the constant advocacy for change in the school that is directed by the students. With Junior Change-Makers, this is a space for them to help create the change that is meaningful for the student culture.
Speakers
avatar for Bryana Johnson, BSW

Bryana Johnson, BSW

School Social Worker, Vandercook Lake Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Administrators/Leadership, Other

1:45pm EDT

Looking Beneath the Surface: Understanding Trauma, Behavior, and Educator Well-Being
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Student behavior often communicates a need rather than a problem to be solved. This trauma-informed training helps educators better understand the impact of trauma on behavior, emotional regulation, and learning while providing practical strategies for fostering safety, connection, and resilience in the classroom. Participants will also explore the importance of educator wellness, recognize signs of secondary traumatic stress, and learn strategies to support their own well-being. Attendees will leave with increased compassion, practical tools, and a renewed understanding of how to support both students and themselves.
Speakers
avatar for Alexandra Brankovich-Esham,MS,Med, LPC, CAADC
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership

1:45pm EDT

Mental Health Awareness for Educators: Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores internalizing and externalizing behaviors in children and adolescents, including what they are, how they affect learning, relationships, and well-being. Participants will deepen their understanding of the factors that contribute to these behaviors and explore practical ways schools can support student mental health.
Speakers
avatar for Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

K-12 Literacy Dyslexia Consultant, MiMTSS TA Center

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Special Educators

1:45pm EDT

Teacher Resilience: Recognizing and Resetting Automatic Negative Thoughts
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) are fast, involuntary, and harmful thoughts patterns that trigger stress. These thoughts can influence our experiences and impact our mental well-being and relationships. As educators, we have a million thoughts going through our brain, and it can be hard to manage it all. In this presentation, we will learn how our thoughts can impact our lives, and strategies to catch and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns to develop quality relationships and improve overall mental well-being, in and out of the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Lilly Mistopoulos

Lilly Mistopoulos

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

1:45pm EDT

The Promise of Play: From Ideas to Possibilities
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
What if play isn’t a break from learning, but a powerful pathway to it? In this session, participants will view selected episodes of The Promise of Play documentary and unpack what they reveal about how humans learn through play. Through reflection and discussion, we’ll explore how these ideas can transform classroom environments, lessons, and instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Nelson

Holly Nelson

Early Literacy Coach, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)

1:45pm EDT

Trauma and Coping
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation will explore the impact of trauma on children and adolescents and how traumatic experiences can influence behavior, emotions, relationships, learning, and overall well-being. Participants will gain an understanding of how trauma affects the brain and nervous system, recognize common signs and responses to trauma, and learn how children may develop different coping strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Rachael Harris

Rachael Harris

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels)
 

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