Empowering Educators: Tools for Behavior & Mental Health Management

Sat May 10 2025 at 08:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC-04:00

Kokomo Thriving Center, Indiana Wesleyan University | Kokomo

Our Kids First
Publisher/HostOur Kids First
Empowering Educators: Tools for Behavior & Mental Health Management
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🎯Who should attend?
K-12 Educators and Childcare Employees
💲FREE!
☕️ Coffee Bar & Lunch Provided
🧒Childcare Provided
🎁 Free Gifts for All Attendees
📜Earn 5 Professional Development Hours (Awarded by Kokomo School Corporation)
8:00am Registration
8:30am Opening & Welcome ~ Ginny Boling, Chief Engagement Officer, Our Kids First
8:40am Talk Series: Understanding Neurodiversity
• Neurodiversity 101: Recognizing, Celebrating & Empowering EVERY Child
~ Kim Branyan, MA, MBBA | Hope Behavioral Sciences
• All Behavior Tells a Story: Teaching Students to Communicate BEFORE Tossing a Table
~ Lisa Steward | Indiana Behavioral Analysis Academy
• Success Starts Here: Positive & Proactive Strategies for Neurodiverse Youth
~ Allie Lyons, BCBA | Engaging Minds Autism Services
9:40am Rotating Workshops
Participants will rotate through three hands-on sessions:
• Targeted Pressure Point Release | Deep Tissue & Breathwork
• Care & Share | Interactive Panel with Board Certified Behavioral Analysis
De-escalation Training | Michelle Zaremba, MSW | Mental Health America-WVR
12:40pm Mental Health & Self-Care
~ Stafka Poweleit, Clinical Director | Mental Health America
1:20pm Closing Remarks
1:30pm Ends
Why attend?
✅ Gain strategies to support neurodivergence students
✅ Enhance communication & classroom management skills
✅ Learn self-care techniques to prevent burnout
✅ Network with experts & fellow educators
🚨 Reserve your spot! (Limited Seats)
🎁 Free gifts for all attendees!
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Kokomo Thriving Center, Indiana Wesleyan University, 1916 e. Markland,Kokomo, Indiana, United States

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