Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are gaining attention as a tool for improving student behavior and supporting teacher well-being, but what does the research really say? This session will explore the current evidence base for mindfulness in schools, including findings from two studies conducted by the presenter on using MBIs to support student behavior. Participants will engage in brief mindfulness activities to experience their potential benefits firsthand. The session will also provide practical, research-informed strategies for integrating mindfulness into the classroom setting. Attendees will leave with useful tips and strategies to support students’ emotional regulation and foster their own well-being in the classroom.
There is an assumption that students arrive to school with intact vision; however, students can pass a vision screening and still have visual processing challenges. It is estimated that 80% of learning is visual, so addressing visual concerns is of primary importance for successful learning. Participants in this course will leave with a new appreciation for visual differences that are not attributed to acuity alone. Recognizing visual processing differences in K-12 learners, knowing when to refer to a specialist and having tools that will make accessing academic information more visible to all learners are the objectives of this course.
