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9:45am CST

On Being Agentic: Cultivating Self-Directed Learners  LIMITED

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am CST

What does it mean to be truly agentic in learning and life? This session explores the dimensions of agency and the key factors that empower individuals to take ownership of their learning. Participants will examine key dimensions and explore strategies to design learning experiences that cultivate efficacy, adaptability, and lifelong learning skills. If you are a learner, or facilitator of learning in others, this session is for you.  

Speakers

Kristen Pelletier

Kristen Pelletier is a highly regarded educational consultant, coach, and teacher trainer dedicated to fostering inclusive cultures and practices in international schools. Her consulting, Castle Corner-Redefining Access recently relocated to Portugal, leverages over 20 years of experience... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am CST
Lotus Lounge

Teachers/Staff/Administrators Session

11:15am CST

Understanding Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): PART 1 (Repeat) LIMITED

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm CST

Lotus Lounge

In today’s diverse classrooms, meeting the needs of all students requires proactive, structured approaches. This session introduces the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework—a whole-school approach designed to ensure every learner receives the right level of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional strategies to access curriculum. Participants will explore what MTSS is, why schools are adopting it.  We’ll engage with and unpack the core principles of tiered interventions and set the stage for exploration of the ‘how’ of MTSS in Part 2. Whether you’re new to MTSS or looking to strengthen your understanding, this session provides a foundation for effective, student-centered support.

Speakers

Kristen Pelletier

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm CST
Lotus Lounge

Teachers/Staff/Administrators Session

1:30pm CST

What Might Behavior be Telling Us?  LIMITED

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST

Lotus Lounge

All behavior communicates something, often signaling an unmet need. Our perceptions of behavior influence how we respond—and ultimately, how effective our response might be. In this engaging session, participants will explore some reasons for behavior, the role of our perceptions in understanding it, and some strategies for responding to behavior to foster positive outcomes. Join us for insights into creating supportive and effective interactions for managing behavior. 

Speakers

Kristen Pelletier

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Lotus Lounge

Whole Community (Anyone)