Teacher Workshops
We offer practical, engaging teacher workshops built on more than 40 years of experience as an educator, counselor, coach, and school leader. Our trainings focus on real strategies teachers can use immediately to strengthen classroom relationships, reduce conflict, and support student success. Areas of expertise include student behavior and emotional regulation, conflict resolution, positive discipline practices, and working with at-risk youth. Our workshops are designed to be encouraging, realistic, and grounded in what actually works in schools. Teachers leave with renewed confidence, useful tools, and a reminder of the powerful difference they make every day.
Workshop Options
Short One-Hour Options
We offer workshops where we work with teachers for an hour or two. We can tailor the workshop to the needs of your school and teachers. This workshop is Free.
In-Depth Workshops
These workshops are meant to go into more depth on a specific topic that teachers, paraprofessionals, or the school need. In these workshops, teachers or paraprofessionals gain specific skills to help and work with students. Usually, these workshops take half a day or a full day to complete.
Possible Workshop Topics
Student Behavior & Emotional Regulation
This workshop helps staff understand what is behind challenging student behavior and how to respond in ways that calm rather than escalate. Topics include emotional triggers, de-escalation, clear expectations, and simple strategies to help students pause and reset. Staff would learn practical ways to use calming language, build consistency, and support self-control. The training also shows how strong relationships and predictable routines can prevent many behavior problems. Teachers leave with tools they can use right away to support students while keeping the classroom respectful and structured.
Conflict Resolution
This workshop helps staff teach students how to handle disagreements calmly, respectfully, and productively. Topics include identifying the real problem, listening to both sides, managing emotions, and guiding students toward solutions instead of blame. Staff would learn simple language and step-by-step tools to help students resolve conflicts before they grow bigger. The training also focuses on teaching accountability, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Teachers leave with practical strategies they can use right away to reduce conflict and strengthen classroom relationships.
Positive Discipline Practices
Positive discipline includes teaching, guiding, and building responsibility rather than simply punishing. Topics include clear expectations, consistent routines, respectful redirection, logical consequences, and repairing harm after mistakes. Staff would learn practical ways to correct behavior while preserving student dignity and strengthening relationships. The training also focuses on helping students take ownership of their choices and learn better ways to respond. Teachers leave with positive discipline tools they can use right away to create a calmer, more respectful classroom.
Working With At-Risk Youth
After this workshop, the staff will better understand and support students who may be facing emotional, behavioral, academic, or family challenges. Topics include building trust, recognizing warning signs, responding with empathy, and setting clear boundaries while still offering support. Staff would learn practical ways to connect with students who may be guarded, discouraged, or resistant to help. The training also focuses on motivation, resilience, and helping students see positive options for their future. Teachers leave with tools they can use right away to build relationships, increase engagement, and help at-risk students feel seen and supported.