Rejuvenate 2025

Get ready for a lively, practical session packed with ideas for weaving SEL into everyday teaching, boosting student engagement, and building a classroom culture where everyone can shine.

This session provides educators with practical strategies to manage challenging parent interactions while fostering collaboration. Participants will explore communication techniques, conflict resolution methods, and ways to set healthy boundaries. Through real-world scenarios and discussions, attendees will develop skills to de-escalate conflicts and build productive relationships. By the end, participants will leave with actionable strategies to enhance parent engagement and create a more positive school environment.

This session explores generational differences among educators, focusing on how age and experiences influence teaching styles and communication. Participants will learn strategies for effective cross-generational collaboration, improving teamwork and engagement. The session includes group discussions and practical exercises to help attendees understand generational strengths and enhance communication. By the end, participants will have actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Facilitator: Dr. Syreeta Cason, Director of Student Services
This session provides educators with practical strategies to manage challenging  parent interactions while fostering collaboration. Participants will explore communication techniques, conflict resolution methods, and ways to set healthy boundaries. Through real-world scenarios, and discussions, attendees will develop skills to de-escalate conflicts and build productive relationships. By the end, participants will leave with actionable strategies to enhance parent engagement and create a more positive school environment.

Facilitator: Dr. Jessica Scott, Instructional Leader and Mathematics Teacher
Do you take this parent to be your lawfully connected teammate? Teaching may seem like an arranged marriage. We meet our students and their families at the beginning of the year with their names on a roster. The relationship is void of courtship and 3:00 am conversations about our collective future and dreams. What determines the success of a marriage? Join us as we discuss the intricacies of such a partnership and how to navigate them.

Discover the acronym G.R.A.C.E. from the lenses of Restorative Practices, a transformative shift from punishment to growth, accountability, and connection. This interactive session equips educators with practical strategies to foster a positive school culture through Restorative Practices. Participants will engage in discussions and hands-on activities to develop skills in conflict resolution, student engagement, and relationship-building. With a balance of theory and real-world application, this session culminates in action planning, ensuring attendees leave with clear, actionable steps to implement G.R.A.C.E. in their schools.

How are you maximizing the time you have with each and every student? Come to this interactive session to learn about the daily intentional steps necessary to build proactive relationships. Participants will understand the importance of belonging and gain strategies to create a space where students feel welcome and comfortable.